Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
The Best News To Come Out of C2E2: Casanova's Back
Starting this summer, my beloved CASANOVA (by Matt Fraction and the Brothers Ba & Moon) will be returning to the comic book world. My heart sings. It’s being published by Marvel under their “Icon” line rather than Image—which means that…
I Heart Comics: My First Comic
When I was – god.. let’s just say younger ..I happened upon a Swamp Thing cartoon. At the time I thought it was all kinds of awesome. I mean, I had no idea who Swamp Thing was – not really…
Kick-Ass kicked ass!
Okay, unlike the previous adaptation of Mark Millar’s comic work; Wanted, comic fans can expect a fairly faithful adaptation of his work this time around. For those of you who haven’t read this limited series (and you damn well better…
Tim Gunn critiques Superhero Costumes
Steve Rogers News roundup and Pete’s dreams.
Steve Rogers News roundup and Pete's dreams.
Another Open Letter to DC about Their Trade Paperback Program.
Dear Geoff Johns, Jim Lee and Dan DiDio: Hi there, my name’s Brent. Congratulations on all of you being promoted. Now I know none of you have really heard of me but there’s a slight chance Paul Levitz may have…
Auction Highlights #33 – The 6.5s
Just A Thought: New Kirby!
It was revealed earlier this week that Joe Ruby and Ken Spears (best known for Thundarr the Barbarian) and Syd and Marty Krofft are teaming up to bring to light a ton of Jack Kirby ideas to the public. These…
Images from the Toronto Cartoonists Workshop
Now I’m sure you’ve all read CBD Correspondent Jill Nagel’s report on her experiences at the Toronto Cartoonist Workshop! Now, let us take you on a mystical jour- ah hell forget it. Let’s just take a look at the pictures…
Collecting and Investing Tip #33
Comic Culture Podcast – April 14th 2010
Galloway Park – Episodes 15 and 16
Lethargic Lad #120.2
Get even more lad at www.lethargiclad.com
MSC #9
Read MoreMSC #9Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: IDW Gets Premier Vendor Status at Diamond Distributors
If you read my article on the March 2010 numbers in terms of dollar sales and market share, then it comes as no surprise that top-tier comic book and graphic novel publisher IDW has been advanced to “premier” status classification…
Kirby Unleashed Once Again on an Unsuspecting Populace
The New York Times has a great article about Ruby Spears/Sid & Marty Krofft (I was born too late to have experienced the existential dread that was H.R. Pufnstuf) productions’ plan to develop some long-lost Jack Kirby concepts. Kirby apparently…
Reimagination of the Day: Comic Book Covers
Reimagination of the Day: Redesigned comic book covers — part of an ongoing series by British graphic design Steven Finch (AKA Fonografiks). Watchmen; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Daredevil: Born Again. Pretty awesome stuff.
Brent Needs Your Help!
Hey everyone, time to rally the troops! Bite TV and The Conventioneers are looking at doing another live TV event much like they did last year. And they’ve asked for who their fans want to have on. So here’s where…
Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: The Gail Simone Interview
On the last saturday of the Toronto Wizard World Con, I had the opportunity to speak with one of my favourite authors, Gail Simone. Here’s a transcript of our conversation…. Shelley Smarz: So I think I speak for everyone at…