Poisoned Chalice Part 11: The Twilight of Eclipse
Although Alan Moore had finished with Miracleman, it wasn’t the end of the character, or the comic. Knowing he was nearing the end of...
Not at C2E2? Just watch it on your computer
It seemed to start at this year's ECCC, and before the year is out we'd expect it to be the new standard: streaming panels live from comic-cons for those who can't go but want to follow along at home. This year at C2E2 in Chicago, Twitch will be streaming a bunch of panel (Including one that includes The Beat DREDD and beyond)
To do this Friday, NYC: Fresh Meat at SVA
Looking for the future superstars of comics?
Stop by SVA's Fresh Meat show tomorrow night—it's a mini-convention of the best SVA students have...
The Legal View: Siegel Court Issues Final Judgments
The Superman and Superboy lawsuits are officially over, pending appeal.After an obligatory mop-up opinion whose outcome & reasoning was foreshadowed in my previous post,...
INTERVIEW: From Dragons to Vampires to Super-Spies, with Emma Vieceli!
It's St George's Day today, so to celebrate here's an interview with the only other person on known record to have slain a dragon -...
Cherry-picking the Eisner nominations: 5 comics you NEED
Okay, I put my hand up: I feel inordinately and stupidly pleased when comics I've loved and enjoyed are nominated for awards, particularly those...
Egyptian cartoonist Magdy El Shafee arrested, still held in jail
In a chilling reminder of the obstacles free speech still faces around the world, Egyptian political cartoonist Magdy El Shafee was arrested on Friday, and despite many reports that he was freed, the latest news is that he is still being held. El Shafee is a contributor to World War 3 Illustrated, and they reported on his arrest:
Why Maggott Isn’t the Worst X-Men Character of All Time
A few days ago Brett White wrote a passioned defence of teen hearthrob X-Men character Maggott on CBR. Many would mock him for such a...
Cartoonists visit Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum, stand in stunned wonder
The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum is the largest collection of comics and comics art in the world. In this charming video by Julie Sokolow, curator Caitlin McGurk leads lucky cartoonists Ed Piskor, Jasen Lex, and Jim Rugg on a magical history tour as they gasp in awe at Bushmiller, Schulz and Kubert originals...as who would not. Along the way the joyous news that the facility will be moving from it's current 7000 sq. ft. to a massive 40,000 sq. ft. facility this fall. Not that's progress.
Gilbert Hernandez on the comics of childhood
I was lucky enough to attend the slideshow and talk by Gilbert Hernandez at Housing Works Bookstore the other night. Beto presented a slideshow...
Interview Part 2: Alan Moore may be making movies with Kickstarter
PÓM: Jimmy’s End. The whole Jimmy’s End project, how is that coming along?
AM: Well, let me see. We have the first cycle of films,...
