Saga #12, Censorship and Adult Material
The big news this week is that Apple has banned issue twelve of Saga because of two images of “gay sex”. One of the main characters, Prince Robot IV, has a monitor for a head and frequently what he’s thinking…
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Why you should buy Building Stories
Though expensive and rather intimidating, Chris Ware's epic tale of everyday life, BUILDING STORIES, is worth the investment.
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Positive or Negative
Hey folks! Welcome to another edition of Knowing is Half the Battle. And if you’ve noticed, I’ve moved from my normal Friday slot, to Monday. Ahhh Monday!!! Some people hate you. Other people look at you as the opportunity to…
Boobs in Comics
This is it boys, I am giving you permission to stare, because my post today is all about boobs, jugs, breasts, gazongas, tits, dirty pillows. I originally started this article with the idea of “the evolution of boobs in comics”.…
Getting Crafty
When it comes to comic books and geek culture in general, you can buy anything. Well almost anything. Sure you can buy t-shirts, decals, fridge magnets, action figures, coffee mugs and yadda-yadda-yadda. But there are something’s you can’t buy. When…
Double Shipping isn’t Double the Fun
We all have our favourite television show, right? It might be Game of Thrones, or The Simpsons, or Golden Girls and it most likely airs once per week. That is sort of the rule of television in that you get…
“Saving the World, One Purchase at a Time”
It’s time for another update from BIFF SOCKO, TWO-FISTED NEWSHOUND. Biff Socko covers Comic Book News like zits on the A-V Club. Faster than Perry White! Stronger than J. Jonah Jameson! Hotter than Cat Grant! He is…BIFF SOCKO! DATELINE: Anaheim–…
G.I. Joe Retaliation
Leading up to the release of G.I. Joe Retaliation, Anthony and I did a Head to Head of G.I. Joe Rise Of Cobra from 2009. Now that it’s hit the big screens, Anthony and I go Head to Head over…
Captain Canuck Web Series Launch Party
Last night I was able to show my patriotic comic lovin’ side by attending the Captain Canuck web series Indiegogo launch party. The animated web series stars Kris Holden-Reid (Lost Girl, Underworld: Awakening, The Tudors) who voices Captain Canuck and…
How To: Make a Custom Action Figure
In a previous edition of this column I talked about customizing action figures. In the comments section, a reader asked “How do I customize an action figure?” This is a tough question to answer, without having any specific details. Scott…
Death in Comics: By the Numbers
Lately I have been thinking about death. Specifically death in comic books and malleable nature of what should be a permanent state. It seems like there is more death in comic books nowadays, but, as Walt would say “old farts…
BIFF SOCKO: “Even Painted-On Eyes Can Cry”
It’s time for another update from BIFF SOCKO, TWO-FISTED NEWSHOUND. Biff Socko covers Comic Book News like zits on the A-V Club. Faster than Perry White! Stronger than J. Jonah Jameson! Hotter than Cat Grant! He is…BIFF SOCKO! DATELINE:…
G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra
In preparation for the G.I. Joe: Retaliation movie CBD is taking at look back at G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. Our 2 biggest G.I. Joe fans, Ed and Anthony, dusted off their copies of ROC and set out to…
PAX East 2013
This weekend I packed up all my nerdy stuff, packed myself into a tiny car full of dudes, woke up at the crack of dawn and made my way down to Boston for PAX East. (Penny Arcade Expo) After three…
The Importance Of Continuity In Comic Book Fiction
There was a lot of concern among readers of DC comics when the company announced a total revamp of its iconic characters in the “New 52.” Even long-running Superman, Action Comics, Detective and Batman were going to begin again at…
Digital Comic Newspaper Strip Collections
Without my noticing Hermes Press has begun offering their newspaper strip reprints as digital comics through Comixology. This is a positive offshoot of the reprint business, although these books already reach an audience far outside that of the comic shop…
Canadian ToyCon – March 2013
On March 17th 2013, many people were donning their favourite green attire and headed to the pub to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. But for many people who love toys, they made their way to the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington…
“Why Lois, What Are You DOING Under that Desk?”
It’s time for another update from BIFF SOCKO, TWO-FISTED NEWSHOUND. Biff Socko covers Comic Book News like zits on the A-V Club. Faster than Perry White! Stronger than J. Jonah Jameson! Hotter than Cat Grant! He is…BIFF SOCKO! DATELINE:…
Canadian ToyCon – March 2013 – A Day In Pictures
This past Sunday March 17th was the latest edition of the Canadian ToyCon. I was there covering the show for Comic Book Daily (check out my column later in the week for my wrap up on the show). My wife…
Good Hitch Vs ‘Bad’ Hitch
Broadly speaking, all people – artistic or otherwise – are naturally able to draw one of two things. No matter how good or bad you are with a pencil, it should feel more natural when drawing either people and animals……