It Has Begun… The #SDCC Seal Has Been Broken…

As these very words see the dawn of a new week, I shall be at home packing my ComicMix shirts for the San Diego Comic Con International. It’s the most important event in the comics year. Really; don’t read that with any sarcasm because I mean that. I agree with every word Michael Davis wrote…
Hey, Wonder Woman! You’re driving me nuts. DC Comics has announced they’re changing Wonder Woman’s costume. Let’s forget that her costume is truly iconic. Let’s forget it’s been one of the most licensed images in American comic books. Let’s even forget that artist/co-publisher Jim Lee’s new design isn’t bad at all. Let’s just question the…
During a late-afternoon panel at Wizard World Chicago, Devil’s Due Publishing announced today that it would be producing a Vampire Hunter D miniseries (titled “American Wasteland”) based on the popular anime/manga character. While the full creative team, length of the series and release date haven’t been finalized, DDP president Josh Blaylock will be serving as…
I wrote last time about digital comics and I realize there was another big question for me as we cross the digital Rubicon into this brave new world: will there be letter columns? Now you might point out to me, “John, most comics don’t have letter columns now.” I’ve always felt that was a mistake….
We haven’t done one of these in a while, and heaven knows I have enough open windows: Eight Films in Black and Red. Simple graphic storytelling at its best. Viggo Mortensen discussing his new movie, The Road, the feel-good picture of the season. Why vampire movies always break all the vampire rules. Joshua Jackson will…
If Stark Industies made tractor trailers, they might look something like this. Country Music Television’s Trick My Truck is the country version of MTV’s Pimp My Ride. Professional truck customizers give a deserving trucker’s rig a makeover so that he can ride with pride on the open road. Now if that good buddy is a comic book fan…