Just A Thought | Wonder Woman's New Look
I am not a fan of Wonder Woman. While there has been a few shining lights in her various comic series, the character has never struck a cord with me in printed form (more on that later) but I have…
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WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER: Spidey Does It Three Times A Month
I should start this article by saying that the Amazing Spider-Man is my favourite comic book. It has been so since my childhood and shall ever be. I have owned (and read) every issue at one point or another so…
Just A Thought | Sandman 101
I’m not quite sure how old I was, somewhere around twelve maybe, when I first discovered Neil Gaiman’s Sandman. TVO used to have this awesome show called Prisoners of Gravity which looked at themes and topics connected with fantasy, sci-fi…
Lionel Finch Pitches…. His Mister Miracle TV Series
Sometimes I wish I could go back to the mid-1980s and try to pitch a Mister Miracle TV series. Just imagine how great it would be – Mister Miracle (Scott Free) teaching his young adopted street smart child Shilo Norman…
I Heart Comics | Contemplating a Hypothesis
I thought I’d chime in this week with a series of contemplations and hypothesis about some recent comic book news and such. Javier Pulido is one of my favourite artists. Straight up. I think his panel layout and his ability…
Just A Thought | E3 Rundown and some Criminal
I honestly was working on a great column for this week…and then I honestly ran out of time to finish it (you will see it eventually, it’s another 101 piece much like the Grendel one that ran a while ago).…
Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: Will Apple’s iPad save the Comic Book Industry? (Part Two)
In my last article, I discussed the ritualistic nature of comic book collecting and participating in comic book fandom. I then outlined the challenges facing the industry in terms of increasing a readership that has been diminishing over the last…
Diary of a Comic Book Goddess :: Day Two of the Toronto Comicon in 140 Words or Less….
The second day of the Toronto Comicon/Fan Appreciation event was just as awesome as the first. Perhaps more so as I got to interview the fantabulous Mr. Greg Rucka. In other news, I began and almost completed my collection of…
Just A Thought | Brent’s Summer News Predictions
Well with convention season in full swing, I thought it was time for a look into the crystal ball and take a look and see what we may have in store for the future. Before we begin, these predictions are…
Diary of a Comic Book Goddess :: Day One of the Toronto Comicon in 140 Words or Less….
Since Hobby Star’s Fan Appreciation Toronto Comicon (in the very nice south building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre) is a fairly small event, we tried an experiment. Instead of having me go to the con, come home, write and…
Anime North 2010: My week late report!
Ahh, there’s very little I look forward to every year other than Anime North, one of the largest fan run anime convention in North America. I’ve been going to Anime North ever since it started and have never missed it!…
WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER: WITH GREAT POWER COMES GREAT FINANCIAL HARDSHIP
For More WHOSOEVER HOLDS THIS HAMMER check out the archives. I was speaking with my uncle and father and they were reminiscing about the dark day in 1962 when comic books jumped from ten cents each to twelve cents. This…
Just A Thought | Grab Bag of Thoughts and Reviews
Welcome back loyal readers, I hope my adventures were enough to keep you satisfied until my regular column returned this week. This week we’re going to do a grab bag and a few reviews. I guess we should start at…
I Love Comics: Grant Morrison (Part One)
Disclaimer: I don't know what this is, it's not organized nor is it well thought out - it's just a gut reaction ramble to Grant Morrison's work. It's more about celebrating someone who is pushing the superhero medium into it's next level. If you can handle that... read on.
Read MoreI Love Comics: Grant Morrison (Part One)Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: Will Apple’s iPad save the Comic Book Industry? (Part One)
When CEO Steve Job introduced the world to Apple’s new tablet device in January, many comic book fans and industry insiders questioned how the iPad would impact comics. Some hailed it as the saviour of the industry, while others stated…
Brent’s Anime North Report
You can check out Day One over here! Day 2 Friday, I leave my day job in Barrie and head to Mississauga for the con…only to find out there has been a snafu with the passes for our podcast. Due…
Just A Thought | The Ol’ Anime North Excuse
Hey everyone. I know, I know, there was no column yesterday. Part of that is because in Toronto, it’s Anime North this weekend! Anime North is probably the biggest fan run anime convention in Canada if not North America and…
Mythos, Melee, Mayhem & Musings | Webcomics: A Solution For Withdrawal.
Ok, comic collectors. Let’s admit it. Sometimes we can be a pretty selective group. Whether we have heated face-offs regarding Marvel versus DC superheros or the value of indie versus mainstream, there’s always going to be some inevitable backslide into…
Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: “Tell Me, What Are Your Thoughts on Yaoi?”
The following is an article I presented at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Southwest Texas Popular Culture Association/American Culture Association (PCA/ACA) in Albuquerque, New Mexico in February 2007. It examines and analyzes the popularity of Yaoi (or Boy Love)…
Whosoever Holds This Hammer | Where Did All The Words Go?
Every Wednesday I race home with a bunch of comics and start to read through the pile. I do this because of my extreme dedication to excellence in the field of professionalism; in short, I do it for you, the…