ACE Universe’s first outing in the Emerald City had something for everyone, though not all customers were satisfied with their experience.
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 5/23/18: No one bit Sebastian Stan
§ Nice Art: Chip Zdarsky and Chris Bachalo are doing a two-part Sandman story. Not that Sandman…the other one. Here is the first cover. § Must read! Cartoonist Seth delivered the commencement for this year’s Center for Cartoon Studios graduating class, and he strikes a hopeful note, while looking back at what seemed like dark […]
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 5/21/18: The Batmobile crashes on way to comic con
§ So you forgot to do links for two weeks. § A Batmobile being driven by a fellow who dresses up as Robin was on its way to the Nickel City Con in Buffalo NY, when it blew a radiator hose, sending it into a guard rail when Robin couldn’t see, and necessitating a call […]
My MCU Rewatch: Captain America Civil War – Into the Darkness
14 movies in, I’ve finally surrendered to the grim, loss-filled world of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
My MCU Rewatch: Captain America, the first surprisingly wonderful Marvel movie
The first 18 Marvel movies are essentially a story about Tony Stark, Steve Rogers and Bucky, with a little bit of Thanos thrown in. Even Black Panther has a post credit scene that plays directly to this storyline. And in Captain America we see the beginning of this trio’s story. How does it hold up […]
The Personal Logs of Sgt. Barnes: “Test Motions” PART 1
Log: “Shuri did an incredible job on the prosthetic. The world needs brilliant young minds like her.” Megan FabbriFreelance cartoonist, illustrator, & writer School of Visual Arts Alumna http://megfabbri.com
ACE Comic Con: When Comics are an Afterthought
Let’s just set the scene. This weekend’s ACE Comic Con in Glendale, Arizona took place at the Gila River Arena (where the Arizona Coyotes hockey team plays). The arena is part of a greater entertainment complex, a triumphant piece of mix-use development where chain restaurants, bars, and other distractions to empty wallets commingle. Across the […]
Chris Evans hit by a costly case of the flu at Ace Comic Con Phoenix
This weekend’s Ace Comic Con Phoenix was the second attempt to move the convention experience to an arena venue, in this case the Gila River Arena, home of the NHL’s Arizona Coyotes (ironic, I know). The Beat’s AJ Frost was on the scene and will file his own report, but from reading the social media […]