Gone vacationing!
That’s right. I was on vacation this week. So I haven’t had much time to write a column. I didn’t bring any comics with me either to read during my down-time. I could have easily finished my Thor Walt Simonson…
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Comic Book Daily
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Road to the Masquerade – Thursday
PHOTO OF THE DAY: Bruce Lee Sookie (True Blood) Ikkaku Madarame (Soul Reaper from Bleech) Fourth Raikage Rogue and Storm Super Mario Supergirl J-pop Cosplay Doctor Who (Tom Baker) Faith,…
Fan Expo: THURS
Whooo! Day one has come and gone and we have learned one fact: Thursday is the new Friday. A solid day, good size crowds but you still can easily look through the stalls and chat with the exhibitors. But does…
Con Report Thursday
Ah, the first day of Fan Expo 2011. It was busy, but not too busy (which was nice). I do, however, think that things are just going to get busier from here on out. Before I begin, I should probably do…
Writer’s Guild Panel
This panel is about respecting the fan base. It discusses the rewards and challenges of adapting a well known and well loved story from one platform to another. This panel is moderated by The Listener showrunner Peter Mohan. The panel…
Paranormal Potpourri Panel
This panel consisted of James Davidge (Driftwood Saga series), Greg Lamberson (Jake Helman Files series) and Crissy Calhoun (Vampire Diaries companion books and managing editor of ECW Press). The panel discussed paranormal literature. Unfortunately, the panel got off to a…
What’s New Friday August 26
What’s going on this Friday at Fan Expo at downtown Toronto’s Convention Center? Plenty. From the looks of it Chris Claremont, X-Men, has just been added to the Expo line up. According to the Official 2011 Show Program Claremont will…
Fan Expo Survival Guide
Fan Expo 2011 kicked off this Thursday April 25 and fan boys and girls lined up at the girls dressed up in their favorite superhero garb. The rain started around 1:30 p.m. causing event organizers to let fans in early…
Trades & Hardcovers
Just back from Fan Expo 2011 to report on the trade paperback and hardcover sales. Overall there are less dealers this year, or that’s the feeling I had as I wandered the aisles. Silver Snail had the best deal at…
Con (Over) Spending
The big show of the year in Toronto, Fan Expo Canada 2011, starts today. Last night I was scrambling around the house trying to get everything ready. My focus at shows the last few years is original art, sketches and…
Turtle Power
When Nickelodeon bought the Turtles from Peter Laird in 2009, I wasn't sure what they would do with them but I was pretty sure it was going to be too kid oriented for my tastes. While my love of the Turtles was first spawned with the cartoon in the late 80's, it was the first film and the comic that really grabbed me.
Read MoreTurtle PowerComic Culture August 27th
This week Comic Culture hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija discuss Classic Comics, the Conan movie, Wolverine movie news, Avengers movie news, Harvey Award winners, DC’s new #1s, the new Ultimates comic, this weekend’s Fan Expo convention and lots more…
Pick Up Passes Now
For everyone who purchased a Fan Expo pass (premium, deluxe or day) in advance through Ticket Express, today is the first opportunity you can pick it up. The box office is located today at the lobby of the South Building…
Green Lantern Corps #63
This week CBD takes a look at the final issue of Green Lantern Corps before the big DC 52 relaunch.
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Here is a stunning Galactus commission by Tommy Lee Edwards, blasting the Eiffel tower with a tiny Silver Surfer doing a flyby. Wow.
Getting Around Fan Expo
Fan Expo 2011 is two days away and most details have firmed up. Here are some basic resources that are being updated regularly: Floorplan Schedule Guest List News and Updates Newly added this year is Guidebook, a mobile app…
The Con Is On
I can feel the excitement in the air as we are only two days away from Fan Expo, the biggest and baddest nerd gathering in the Great White North. While the summer may be drawing to a close there is…
Turf
Turf from Jonathan Ross and Tommy Lee Edwards looked interesting; 1929 New York with a vampire problem and aliens. After reading it I think they should have done 1929 New York with vampires and a second book with 1929 New…
X-Men Schism #3 (of 5)
The third issue of the series that will split the X-Men in two hit stands last week. Check out CBD's exclusive review on the growing divide between Cyclops and Wolverine.
Read MoreX-Men Schism #3 (of 5)Top 5 Fan Expo Guests
Fan Expo is this week and here’s my Pick Five: top five Fan Expo guests. Completely my opinion but that is the one that matters most…to me. 5. Chris Claremont I can’t remember the last time I saw Claremont at…
Undervalued Spotlight #94
My Love #14, Marvel Comics, November 1971 This is a bit of a deviation from my standard Undervalued Spotlight format. I’m featuring Marvel’s entire November 1971 line up using the worthy My Love #14 as the ambassador book. I’ve chosen…