Red’s Planet Book 1 By Eddie Pittman Amulet, 192 pages, $19.95/9.95 Beauty is in the eye of the beholder but there appear to some things that are universally acclaimed, so science fiction is rife with aliens that like to collect things. Add to the growing list the Aquilari, who ply the spaceways in their flying…
Once again my editor has suggested a topic for my column. Since I can wax pretentiously about all sorts of literary and aesthetic issues, he thought this round-table discussion about “poetry comics” might interest me. And it did. To me, art is something that makes me see the world in new ways. I frequently judge the…
It’s been brought to my attention that I can be something of a downer in these columns. Therefore, I am thrilled and delighted to be able to report on some good news this week. Book sales are up. In bookstores. Just a few years ago, the debut of e-books and the success of Amazon were…
I have opinions about superhero comics that have no basis in anything other than my observations. There are no studies, no data, no proof whatsoever. But I have these opinions, and, quite often, reality supports them. Then again, quite often reality disproves them, but this column isn’t about that. One of my core beliefs is…
Incredibly talented, especially adorable and defiantly twisted. They are The Soska Sisters, Jen and Sylvia, accomplished horror film directors, Marvel Comics writers and now creators of a terrifying new game show. The Twisted Twins spill the news on HELLEVATOR and how much fright it takes to grab $50,000 on The Game Show Network. Then Matt…
Goosebumps Graphix: Slappy’s Tales of Horror By R.L. Stine 176 pages, Scholastic Graphix, $12.99 Originally released in black and white nearly a decade ago, the resurrection of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps franchise has prompted Scholastic Graphix to collect the stories once more at Goosebumps Graphix. The first of these, Slappy’s Tales of Horror, are comic book…
Jessica St Clair and Lennon Param have managed their way back to the USA Network with another hilarious season of PLAYING HOUSE. They give us the exclusive word on what’s coming up and the tough journey it took to get the show back on the air. Plus Esquire premiere’s a reality show with the real…
ComicMix’s very own Tweeks announced their Summer Reading Challenge, reading banned and challenged graphic novels. It struck me as a fantastic idea and a great way to encourage people of all ages to try something new. But their challenge also brought up the fact that I never understood the concept of banning books. I grew…
Actress Debra Messing rolled the dice and came back to TV this season with NBC’s MYSTERIES OF LAURA. We talk to her about how the gamble paid off and what lies ahead for next season, and what about that WILL AND GRACE reunion? Plus this weekend may be the unofficial start of summer, but the…
In a few days, NBC kicks off their binge worthy event series, AQUARIUS and taking the challenging role of Charles Manson is actor Gethin Anthony. He talks about the work that went into getting the part just right. Plus HBO’s BESSIE is creating mega buzz this month. Cast member Bryan Greenberg talks about what it…
SyFy’s BITTEN is back for a new season, taking a sharp turn deeper into the supernatural with the addition of a coven of witches to the storyline. Stars Greyson Holt and Laura Vandervoort talk about how this changes the show’s dynamic. Plus Amazon Prime expands their programming with their first live action children’s show. GORTIMER…
We wind up our coverage of the new season BATES MOTEL talking with Freddie Highmore. So is Norman Bates really a bad guy, or just misunderstood and how much of Freddie is really in that character? Plus he may be the real super villain of March Madness. Why does everyone hate Christian Lattener? http://serve.castfire.com/audio/2453732/comicmix_2015-03-20-143532.64.mp3 In…
