TINTIN AND I reviewed
We had the chance to watch this documentary last night, and it was utterly fascinating stuff, featuring much audio footage of George Remi aka Hergé talking about his life. The documentary was based on...
Adams, Sienkiewicz team with Waters
While the world mourned eccentric former Pink Floyd frontman Syd Barrett yesterday, we're reminded that another former Floyder, Roger Waters, is out on tour, and he's tapped a couple of comickers to help him...
Linkie winkies
§ Gossip column All The Rage has a new writer, John Vouleris, as Blair Marnell has decided to take a much-deserved break after writing 100 columns.
§ Chris Tamarri colors an entire issue of NEXT...
I can’t believe it’s not Brandon!
Big, BIG news out of the Iowa State Fair this year. After 45 years, world famous butter carver Norma "Duffy " Lyon (pictured) is stepping down, and apprentice Sarah Pratt will take over...
Greatest photo ever for this morning
A Flickr set of a Lego recreation of The Headbutt heard round the world.
More in link including a heart-breaking depiction of Zidane's long, lonely walk off the field.
Speaking of the headbutt, according...
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It’s quiet out there…too quiet
The news has slowed to a dull crawl out there. Everyone is in full on pre-convention mode, saving all the big announcements for San Diego. As a reminder, we'll be starting all our...
Machiko Hasegawa, grandmother of manga
While we were researching Tagawa, we came across another early Japanese cartoonist we were unaware of, Machiko Hasegawa (1920-1992), who was one of Tagawa's apprentices, one of the first female manga artists, and one...
Eternal mysteries: Kim Thompson’s shortie shorts
We haven't been linking as much as we should to the mini-site for WE TOLD YOU SO, the upcoming history of Fantagraphics. FLOG has been teasing us with images from the past that capture...
More on Hollywood malaise
Our dismay at PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: DEAD MAN'S CHEST drew a mixed response in the comments section, but we're not the only ones feeling the dismay. Anne Thompson, one of our most favoritest...
NPR’s American Icons: Superman
Studio 360 is one of those Sunday morning NPR shows that takes in-depth and oh-so-smart looks at various pop culture topics. It's hosted by novelist and former SPY magazine editor Kurt Anderson. This week's...
Filmic blockbuster news
The idea of M. Night Shyalaman directing a Harry Potter movie makes baby Jesus cry.
There will apparently be a lot of wild characters in PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN 3, as this casting notice posted...
