Stan Lee is back on the scene and bringing joy to the children with...
Although Stan The Man Lee has been missing a few appearances of late—we're told due to the flu—he was well enough to appear at an event this weekend to mark the launch of his Stan Lee Kids Universe Line of comics. This is not only welcome proof that The Man is still alive and kicking, but a super rare coming to fruition of one of the Many Pacts of Stan Lee.
The Mystery of the Missing Crossover – DC’s Flashpoint Revisited
Not too long ago, I saw the hardcover of Flashpoint on the library shelf. I didn't pick up Flashpoint when it came out, given how overused the alternate...
Extended IRON MAN 3 trailer and new stills
Disney has released the EXTENDED (well, really extensive) trailer for IRON MAN 3 a brief snippet of which was shown on the Super Bowl in the posh post Beyoncé spot.
Marvel Announces New Books for May – August 2013
Marvel recently announced their titles for Summer 2013.
The list of titles is mostly Marvel Now titles, as the automatic schedule of new titles finally...
Willem wins grand Prix at Angoulême amongst some muttering
Despite an attempt to liven things up with a more actually influential cartoonist winning the Grand Prix at Angoulême, 72 year old Dutch cartoonist...
Forthcoming Work by Alan Moore for 2013 and Onwards
Every once in a while, I attempt to document all the forthcoming work from Alan Moore that I know of, with previous attempts at...
Everything you always wanted to know about The Adventures of Tintin
The opening titles of The Adventures of Tintin, while not technically part of the screenplay, offer a jaunty, tongue-in-cheek symposium on the action-adventure genre. Or,...
The best of Hourly Comics Day
Yesterday was hourly comics day, John Campbell's deviation of the 24 hour comic concept originally founded by Scott McCloud, which is a Ronseal sort of...
Announcing the Pantone Color of the Year: Emerald!
As a hushed world waited with bated breath, the waiting is over: Pantone has announced their Color of the Year. And it's Emerald, aka Pantone 17-5641 TCX. Reviewers hailed the move, saying ""Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."
Veni, Vidi, Vici: 3 great comics you need to read
Ok, so the title's a bit dubious, but I thought it'd be nice to have a feature where we look at 3 comics, the criteria...
Graphic novels recognized by ALA awards and YALSA
The early award season for books is here, and earlier this week the American Library association handed out a slew of literary awards. As has been the recent trend, several graphic novels were recognized among the pictureless books:
