It’s an ending and a beginning this week from two Geek Watch favorites in the world of all-ages comics. First, Jimmy Gownley’s “Amelia Rules” series from Simon and Schuster wraps up with “Her Permanent Record,” as Amelia McBride deals with viral video fame and must hit the road to find her AWOL rockstar aunt. If … Continue Reading →
If “No Straight Lines: Four Decades of Queer Comics” isn’t the definitive look at the world of GLBT comics, it surely must come darn close. Editor Justin Hall modestly states in his introduction that the sheer magnitude of the GLBT comics scene prevented this from being the definitive guide he had originally envisioned, but with … Continue Reading →
OK, it’s been a while, but I’ve had time to make it through the rest of my Kids Read Comics! stash, and I’m ready to share. Again, I know it’s the day after comic book day, but this will give your retailer time to look into ordering for you for next week. Or you can … Continue Reading →
For some pulpy fun, try Studio 407‘s “Fictionauts” graphic novel, out this week. (I’m sorry I didn’t have this up Wednesday for comic book day, but I didn’t get my review copy in time.) It’s a silly adventure, filled with pop culture and literary references. Ultimately, I did find it a bit disappointing, but reading … Continue Reading →
“The Dark Knight Rises” opens tonight (well, technically Friday morning), so I feel obliged to write something Batman-y since this is the big, epic conclusion to Christopher Nolan’s trilogy. But I’m going to go against the grain. Truth be told, I don’t care about “Batman” much, especially at the movie theater. Oh, I’ve seen the … Continue Reading →
Who needs San Diego Comic Con and a working PlayStation 3 when you’ve got the Kids Read Comics! convention? I was right about one thing in my post last week: I spent way more at KRC than I did at Motor City Comic Con this year. There was just so much cool stuff. And while … Continue Reading →
I remember running around my old townhouse complex with my Batcape and utility belt, pretending to be Batman. I also remember talking my grandmother into getting me some Spider-Man web shooters. They were nothing special. They didn’t even really shoot. It was a tube of sticky stuff you could make “webs” with off common household … Continue Reading →
The guest list for Kids Read Comics! is a great mix of big names, local talent and lesser-known creators, many of whom are making print editions of their webcomics. It’s been a lot of fun clicking links and finding new titles to read. I think I’ll be dropping some serious coin this weekend and look … Continue Reading →
So, why does Batman carry shark repellent? Read Brian Cronin’s fun book of comic book trivia, and you’ll find out. “Why Does Batman Carry Shark Repellent?” from Plume books is full of lists and all sorts of interesting factoids. I did go through the book, but I’ve got to admit, two bits in the press … Continue Reading →
A couple new takes on sci-fi comics worth noting are hitting shelves today, so here I go, noting them: “The Hypernaturals” (Boom!): As I wrote about the Free Comic Book Day preview of this new series, writers Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning are no strangers to futuristic superteams. Among other things, they’ve written for DC’s … Continue Reading →