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§ This interview with former Marvel Talent Coordinator and color overseer Bon Alimagno may just be one of the smartest things I've ever read on comics coloring. Critique of color rarely goes beyond "I liked it!" since a study of advanced color theory isn't exactly on everyone's CV, and most people aren't trained to go beyond "orange and green don't go together." This this study of why and how Marvel's color schemes worked is incredibly illuminating:

Fabio Moon, Julia Wertz, Paolo Rivera.

§ The perfect comic: Love and Rockets # 28

Considering that I spent decades trying to pop my collar like Terry Downe, I would have to agree.

Simple tips to give to your friends who want to get into comics and the secret life of Abraham Lincoln.

In which we mention Hedy Lamarr and Homestuck.

§ So Holly Gilliam has been going through her father Terry's archives and is posting what she finds on Discovering Dad. I guess this internet thingie is okay after all.

Things that were hanging around in the tabs. I had to close them.

PEOPLE IN THE NEWS § City Paper profiles alumnus Tim Kreider and his new book: Former City Paper contributor Tim Kreider has published three cartoon anthologies...

§ At age 94, voice actress June Foray, won her very first Emmy! It's about time! Foray has been in the animation business since 1943, when everyone's grandparents were born, and since then has voiced Rocky the Squirrel, Witch Hazel, Jokey Smurf, and a zillion other characters. She won her Emmy for a voice on Garfield and is probably the oldest person ever to be nominated and win an Emmy.

We cram a week's worth of skimming into one very late post.

A selection of good news, bad news, and nice art from the weekend.