Monthly Archives: December 2012

End of the Year Musings

Well, that was an adventure! 2012 draws to a close today. Tomorrow dawns a new year and a new set of 52 Wednesdays. That is 52 weeks of comic releases. And, at the rate we are going, almost that many … Continue reading

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Film Rights to Strangers in Paradise and Echo Revert to Terry Moore

Terry Moore announced on his blog that the film rights to two of his creations have reverted to him. In the spirit of the Open Information Act, I realized I should officially announce that the film/TV rights to Echo have … Continue reading

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Indie Christmas/Hanukkah Gifts Other Than Building Stories

Let me be clear: you SHOULD buy Building Stories. You SHOULD give Building Stories as a gift (even if it is a gift for yourself). But I think that is pretty clear by now. Building Stories is probably on the … Continue reading

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Hey Kids! Free Digital Comics!

Looking for a good way to sample some titles? It looks like iVerse and Top Cow are here to help! They are offering bundles of three of their titles for free to help people sample the comics and see if … Continue reading

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Fantagraphics Releases Early Fritz the Cat Stories by R. Crumb

Has there ever been a singel character who has done more to make the word aware of “Underground Comix” than Fritz the Cat? I clearly remember sitting in my dorm room in college watching a VHS copy of the Fritz … Continue reading

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Indie Comic Review: Fear Agent Library vol. 1

Heath Houston may not be the best guy. Heck, he may not even be a good guy. But, when the chips are down and your back is against the wall, there is no one better to have at your side … Continue reading

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Put This on Your Calendar: Mike Mignola

Who: Mike Mignola What: Signing and Gallery Show When: Saturday, December 15, 2012 7:00pm until 10:00pm Where: TFAW Portland – 2916 NE Broadway Street, Portland Things From Another World cordially invites you to go to Hell. Meet Hellboy creator Mike … Continue reading

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Put This on Your Calendar: Hernandez Bros Party!

What: Love and Rockets 30th Anniversary Party Who: Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez and with Genevieve Castree performing When: Saturday, December 8th Where: Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery, 1201 South Vale Street, Seattle It’s gonna’ be a rocking party to celebrate the … Continue reading

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Final Nail in the Vertigo Coffin?

With Hellblazer being canceled with issue 300 it was clear that the once proud Vertigo imprint was in its death throes. The once proud jewel in the crown of DC Comics no longer has a role in the New 52. … Continue reading

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JM Ringuet is Repossessed

It looks like JM Ringuet, the artist of Transhuman, has re-imagined the Ghostbusters for the 21st century. Instead of cute little balls of ectoplasm named “Slimer”, Ringuet is going all-in with demons from hell. A plague of demons getting you … Continue reading

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