We talk about diversity a lot here at ComicMix, partly because it is often in the news, but mostly because itâÂÂs an interesting topic. Comics, like most popular entertainment, have generally been most lucrative for straight cis white men, but changes in demographics and delivery have made that less true in recent years. There are…
As many of you may know, this week is Thanksgiving. That magical time of year where you slave away on a big meal for family and friends or bum around watching The Wizard of Oz and Babes in Toyland on TV while everyone else works. At least those used to be on TV. Or you’re…
As much as I would like to spend this column and all of my writings for the foreseeable future on what happened this election and its consequences, I’ll be returning to comics this week as this is what I and everyone at ComicMix signed up for. If I feel it’s applicable down the line, you…
I’ve had computer issues for the last day and a half. Nothing major, but I needed a part, thought I ordered it from a place that would deliver in two hours, and, after my order was processed, I found out it would be two days, not two hours. So this is late to my editor….
When I went to my local comic book shop on Wednesday morning, I did, as always, chat up my buddy on the other side of the counter. “Did you read Black Panther yet?” I asked him. “Is it any good?” “Not yet,” he said. “My editor wants me to write a review, and I’ve never…
About 20 years ago, I asked Batman editor Denny O’Neil if I could attend DC’s annual editorial retreat. I was their Publicity Manager at the time and I thought that if I could sit down and watch how the creative teams worked I could better promote the various Batman titles. Denny was cool with it,…
First column of the new year. Weâre already over 1% through the year. Howâs it treating you so far? Switching gears from last week where I was reflecting on 2015, Iâve been thinking about what we have in store for us in the year to come. Upon pondering whatâs awaiting us over the course of…
Happy New Year! Or, if you were lucky enough to be invited to a wild New Year’s Eve party… happy Saturday! We have 366 bright and shiny new days in which we can save the world, love our families, party with our friends, go to the movies and read comics. Time and space are great…
First off, and apropos of nothing, I am thrilled beyond words that James Frain is in the new season of Gotham. I have loved him in everything he’s been in. Also, I think he and Stephen Colbert should play buddies in a movie about a magic spell that gives them powers while deforming their ears….
