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INTERVIEW: From London to NYCC with Cosplayer “6 Seasons and a Movie”

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There’s a ton of stuff to look forward to when New York Comic Con rolls around, no matter who you are or what you’re into; exclusives, collectibles, cosplays, panels, celebrities, premieres, attractions, the list goes on.  This year, for me, however, I most anticipated a conversation with a new friend named Paul, a London-based cosplayer […]

Here’s how comics are making history more compelling than ever

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by Ricardo Serrano Denis Truth might edge out fiction in the ‘strange’ department, but it doesn’t always go the same way with entertainment. People are creatures of entertainment. They aspire to it, they thrive in it, and they inherently gravitate towards it. When I was kid, my preferred form of education was movies. JFK, Saving […]

CBLDF’s Charles Brownstein on the history and future of activism in comics

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by Ricardo Serrano Denis Comic books have a history of speaking out against tough topics in times where divisiveness, social strife, and even trauma are laid bare and haven’t even started to heal. One of the reasons why they do so, mostly, is because their weekly single-issue publication model keeps them current. They are intensely […]

NYCC ’18: “Hey Robin, Why All the Cussing?” – Talking Titans with the Cast of Titans

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I had the opportunity to sit and chat with a few members of the cast of DC Universe’s new original show Titans at New York Comic Con 2018. Sitting with me were cast members Brenton Thwaites (Robin), Teagan Croft (Raven), Minka Kelly (Dove), Ryan Potter (Beast Boy) and Alan Richson (Hawk), as well as series co-creator […]

INTERVIEW: Scott Snyder Talks Baby Starro, Fish Zombies, and More!

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For a writer known for exploring the darkest aspects of humanity, Scott Snyder has got to be one of the sweetest guys in comics you’ll ever meet. From chronicling the adventures of the Dark Knight to his current gig shepherding the DC Universe with DC’s premiere superhero team Justice League, Snyder certainly has come a […]

NYCC ’18: Inside the Marvel True Believers Panel

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The Marvel True Believers panel is invite only.  It is limited only to members of the Marvel Unlimited Plus subscribers and Marvel Mastercard cardholders. Luckily for you, I am a Plus member and brought my notebook with me to take notes on the exclusive announcements given at the panel. This year’s panel consisted of permanent […]

INTERVIEW: Blacker & Andolfo Hope HEX WIVES Will Put a Spell on You

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by Will Henderson For centuries, a coven of perpetually reincarnating witches has waged war against the all-male conspiracy known as “The Architects.” After killing the lead Architect, the witches should have been done – but they’re not, thanks to Hex Wives writer Ben Blacker and artist Mirka Andolfo. Seems the Architects aren’t quite done with […]

NYCC ’18: Alex Ross and Chip Kidd Talk MARVELOCITY

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Seeing legendary painter Alex Ross in person at a comic book convention is a rare treat. Seeing him talk with his art book collaborator Chip Kidd is an even rarer treat, so it’s no surprise that a packed room greeted Alex Ross and Chip Kidd on Saturday morning at New York Comic Con 2018. What a […]

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