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Indie Comic Review: Tune: Vanishing Point

Derek Kirk Kim is back with another tale of a lovable loser who has relationship problems, work/school/life problems, and issues with parents who straddle a cultural divide. But this time, there is a twist. Aliens. Andy’s life is going nowhere, … Continue reading

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Indie Comic Review: Zara’s Paradise

The Arab Spring has provided more real-life stories and drama than any fictional comic book universe over the past year.  Add to that the military actions taken by the US (already made in to a comic book) and the recent … Continue reading

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First Second Leaks Paul Pope Battling Boy Page

One of the most eagerly anticipated books (possibly the most eagerly anticipated now that Habibi has been released) on the horizon is Paul Pope’s Battling Boy. Shrouded in secrecy.  Rarely glimpsed.  Spoken of in hushed tones.  But, occasionally we get … Continue reading

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Knick Knack Paddy Whack, Give a Comic Away

The fine folks over at First Second are giving away five copies of Nursery Rhyme Comics! Before you stop and say, “I’m too old for nursery rhymes,” check out our review of the book.  It may make you reconsider!  

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Hickery Dickery Dock…An Indie Comic Review

I was on the fence about picking up Nursery Rhyme Comics from First Second. On the one hand, creators such as Gene Yang, Raina Telgemeier, Mike Mignola, Tony Millionaire, Kate Beaton, and Craig Thompson all contributed to this collection.  On … Continue reading

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Win Brain Camp by Faith Erin Hicks

The wonderful folks at First Second are at it again! This time, in celebration of the announcement of their publication of Faith Erin Hicks’ new book, Friends With Boys, First Second is giving away five copies of Hicks’ Brain Camp. … Continue reading

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Win a Copy of The Unsinkable Walker Bean from First Second

The fine folks at First Second are back with another fantastic giveaway! This time it is for The Unsinkable Walker Bean by Aaron Renier.  Not familiar with Walker Bean?  Check out the hook: “Danger! Treachery! Piracy on the high seas! … Continue reading

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