Tag Archives: Comics

Graphic Novel – Aym Geronimo: Trapdancing

Posted on October 1, 2010 by Sarah

CHECK IT OUT HERE by J. Morgan Neal & Todd Fox Aym Geronimo and her PostModern Pioneers are the brainchildren of J. Morgan Neal. They have been given their definitive forms by artist Todd Fox. The combination of these two … Continue reading →

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Comics – The Last Unicorn

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

THE LAST UNICORN #1 (IDW) Writer: Peter Beagle; Adapter: Peter B. Gillis; Art: Renae DeLiz; Inker/Colorist: Ray Dillon; Letterer: Robbie Robbins; Editor: Mariah Huehner From novel to animation feature to comic book, Beagle’s famous story retains its original charm. The … Continue reading →

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Comics – Usagi Yojimbo

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

USAGI YOJIMBO #127 (Dark Horse Comics) Writer & Illustrator: Stan Sakai; Editor: Diana Schutz I have been aware of Stan Sakai’s ronin rabbit for a couple of years, but just had not gotten around to checking out the book. However, … Continue reading →

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Comics – Incorruptible

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

INCORRUPTIBLE #1 (Boom!) Writer: Mark Waid; Artist: Jean Diaz; Inks: Belardino Brabo; Colorist: Andrew Dalhouse; Letterer: Ed Dukeshire; Editor: Matt Gagnon. This series is spun out from Mark Waid’s Irredeemable (which, dang it all, I will now have to catch … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novels – Lions, Tigers and Bears

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

by Mike Bullock & Jack Lawrence Bullock launches into a series for the young and the young at heart with Volume 1: “Fear and Pride”. Perhaps there is nothing new in the concept of children drawn into the fantasy world … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novels – The Iron Ghost

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

written by Chuck Dixon, art by Sergio Cariello & Flint Henry In this graphic novel, we’re plunged into a mystery during the fall of Nazi Germany. It’s Berlin in 1945, as the city crumbles under air assaults & the Nazi … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novels – Birds of Prey: Old Friends, New Enemies

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

by Chuck Dixon, Greg Land, Drew Geraci This volume contains the stories (the original one-shot and a mini-series, with some additional stories) that launched the monthly title that passed its 100 issues mark, was cancelled, and then rebooted with great … Continue reading →

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Writing Books – Understanding Comics

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

by Scott McCloud Whenever I encounter someone who says they want to get into writing for comics, the first thing I ask is whether or not they’ve read Understanding Comics. Because if they have not, there isn’t much point in … Continue reading →

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Writing Books – Making Comics

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Sarah

by Scott McCloud Scott McCloud, creator of Zot!, produced an important groud-breaking book some years ago, entitled Understanding Comics. That book could serve as the textbook for the first semester in a course on creating comics (be it daily strips, … Continue reading →

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