comic books archives
Oct
30
2009
Superhero Supply
Rob, Dari and I went up to New York on Sunday / Monday in part to attend a taping of The Daily Show. While in town, we checked out the Vermeer and (very cool) samurai exhibits at the Met, ate...
Rob, Dari and I went up to New York on Sunday / Monday in part to attend a taping of The Daily Show. While in town, we checked out the Vermeer and (very cool) samurai exhibits at the Met, ate...
Mar
23
2008
poor jon
I've linked to it before, but I feel compelled yet again to express my love for Garfield Minus Garfield, a site that, as the name suggests, erases the titular housecat from the comic. What's left is the surprisingly sad...
I've linked to it before, but I feel compelled yet again to express my love for Garfield Minus Garfield, a site that, as the name suggests, erases the titular housecat from the comic. What's left is the surprisingly sad...
Mar
17
2008
superhero supply
The next time I go to New York, I just have to check this place out. (Photo by silvertje, found on Flickr.)...
The next time I go to New York, I just have to check this place out. (Photo by silvertje, found on Flickr.)...
Jul
18
2007
spider-pig
I was iffy about the Simpsons movie ... until I saw this bit in the most recent trailer: (If you can't see the video above, it's available on YouTube.) I can't explain it, but I can't stop giggling. The best...
I was iffy about the Simpsons movie ... until I saw this bit in the most recent trailer: (If you can't see the video above, it's available on YouTube.) I can't explain it, but I can't stop giggling. The best...
Jul
2
2007
at the quick stop
There are a few interests that my youngest brother Ross and I share that the rest of the family doesn't totally get. One of those things is a love of comic books. Another is an appreciation of Kevin Smith...
There are a few interests that my youngest brother Ross and I share that the rest of the family doesn't totally get. One of those things is a love of comic books. Another is an appreciation of Kevin Smith...
owly
I have a new favorite comic book character, and his name is Owly. Owly is a little owl who, with his little partner-in-crime Wormy, goes on small adventures and tries to make friends with other woodland creatures. It's refreshingly...
I have a new favorite comic book character, and his name is Owly. Owly is a little owl who, with his little partner-in-crime Wormy, goes on small adventures and tries to make friends with other woodland creatures. It's refreshingly...
Jun
28
2007
comicbooking
While we were in New York on Saturday, Rob and I made a point to check out the MoCCA Art Fest -- basically a kind of comicon for folks who produce and enjoy independent comics and graphic novels, sponsored by...
While we were in New York on Saturday, Rob and I made a point to check out the MoCCA Art Fest -- basically a kind of comicon for folks who produce and enjoy independent comics and graphic novels, sponsored by...
Dec
12
2006
the fantastic peanuts
Continuing the Peanuts theme ... At the messageboard Statue Forum, jdh.goodgrief has posted an extensive series of Peanuts-meets-Marvel Comics illustrations that are just too adorable for words. (Link found via Popwatch.)...
Continuing the Peanuts theme ... At the messageboard Statue Forum, jdh.goodgrief has posted an extensive series of Peanuts-meets-Marvel Comics illustrations that are just too adorable for words. (Link found via Popwatch.)...
Jul
9
2006
photo of the day: army of spider-men
This photo was taken this past March at South by Southwest Interactive, and it's been -- by far -- the most popular photo I've ever posted to Flickr. At the conference, a group had set up an "Interactive Playpen"...
This photo was taken this past March at South by Southwest Interactive, and it's been -- by far -- the most popular photo I've ever posted to Flickr. At the conference, a group had set up an "Interactive Playpen"...
May
24
2006
calling all 'buffy' fans...
Looks like the Slayer may be coming back -- in comic book form. Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon is writing a new six-issue Buffy mini-series for Dark Horse Comics. The first volume is due out in October. A...
Looks like the Slayer may be coming back -- in comic book form. Buffy the Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon is writing a new six-issue Buffy mini-series for Dark Horse Comics. The first volume is due out in October. A...
Mar
13
2005
meet and greet
Went into the city with Rob today to meet up with Dari for lunch at Teaism, followed by the panel discussion "Meet the Graphic Novelists" at the Freer Gallery. Getting into town was a nightmare. We took I-395 into the...
Went into the city with Rob today to meet up with Dari for lunch at Teaism, followed by the panel discussion "Meet the Graphic Novelists" at the Freer Gallery. Getting into town was a nightmare. We took I-395 into the...
Mar
6
2005
superjobs
TPS: This Place Sucks: It's Office Space, starring the Super Friends. Speaking of the Super Friends, I've been getting a kick out of the Adult Swim show Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law on the Cartoon Network, which consists of utterly...
TPS: This Place Sucks: It's Office Space, starring the Super Friends. Speaking of the Super Friends, I've been getting a kick out of the Adult Swim show Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law on the Cartoon Network, which consists of utterly...
Jan
20
2005
settling accounts
A New York court today ruled that Marvel Enterprises owes comic book icon Stan Lee "a 10 percent share of profits earned by Marvel since November 1998." The ruling pertains to Marvel's movie franchises -- including X-Men and Spider-Man --...
A New York court today ruled that Marvel Enterprises owes comic book icon Stan Lee "a 10 percent share of profits earned by Marvel since November 1998." The ruling pertains to Marvel's movie franchises -- including X-Men and Spider-Man --...
Nov
1
2004
fantastic preview?
USA Today offered a "first peek" at the costumed stars of the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, based on the Marvel comic of the same name. SuperHeroHype followed up by posting photos of all four of the lead characters. Looks cool...
USA Today offered a "first peek" at the costumed stars of the upcoming Fantastic Four movie, based on the Marvel comic of the same name. SuperHeroHype followed up by posting photos of all four of the lead characters. Looks cool...
Sep
11
2004
quote of the day: jaded
"Aah, the arrogance of youth! I thought I knew everything when I was three. Now, a lifetime of experience has left me bitter and cynical." - Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes...
"Aah, the arrogance of youth! I thought I knew everything when I was three. Now, a lifetime of experience has left me bitter and cynical." - Calvin, Calvin and Hobbes...
Jun
21
2004
a new webslinger in town
Peter Parker's not the only Spider-Man anymore. Marvel Comics announced on June 14 the launch of a new comic book: Spider-Man India, set in Bombay. A press release posted at the Web site of Gotham Comics, a comic book/magazine publisher...
Peter Parker's not the only Spider-Man anymore. Marvel Comics announced on June 14 the launch of a new comic book: Spider-Man India, set in Bombay. A press release posted at the Web site of Gotham Comics, a comic book/magazine publisher...
Dec
18
2003
mistranslation
A Salon.com profile of "Far Side" cartoonist Gary Larson includes a curious anecdote about a "translation" of the comic. ("Brilliant Careers: Gary Larson" - 12/21/99) "The Far Side" was eventually picked up by 1,900 newspapers and translated into 17 languages....
A Salon.com profile of "Far Side" cartoonist Gary Larson includes a curious anecdote about a "translation" of the comic. ("Brilliant Careers: Gary Larson" - 12/21/99) "The Far Side" was eventually picked up by 1,900 newspapers and translated into 17 languages....
Nov
24
2003
x-day 2003
For all you participants in online X-Men fandom, it's that time again... I'm just reposting the announcement: X-Day is a day of celebration for all fans of the Marvel X-Books, started in 1996. Usually celebrated on September 23rd, X-Day commemorates...
For all you participants in online X-Men fandom, it's that time again... I'm just reposting the announcement: X-Day is a day of celebration for all fans of the Marvel X-Books, started in 1996. Usually celebrated on September 23rd, X-Day commemorates...
Oct
13
2003
more holes than a 'batman' plot
Salon comic strip artist Tom Tomorrow has a funny take on the whole White Hosue/CIA leak scandal in today's edition of "This Modern World." (Thanks to Dari for the link.)...
Salon comic strip artist Tom Tomorrow has a funny take on the whole White Hosue/CIA leak scandal in today's edition of "This Modern World." (Thanks to Dari for the link.)...
Sep
15
2003
geektastic
This Sunday's Fox Trot comic has a pretty geeky/techie punchline that I'm halfway ashamed to say I got ... and found funny. Check it out....
This Sunday's Fox Trot comic has a pretty geeky/techie punchline that I'm halfway ashamed to say I got ... and found funny. Check it out....
Jun
26
2003
princess di as superhero?
Britain's The Guardian has an opinion piece by Peter Milligan, writer of the Marvel Comics series X-Statix. ("Princess Diana, superhero" - 06/25/03) Milligan writes that Princess Diana, whom he's resurrected for the storyline "Di Another Day," fits in perfectly in...
Britain's The Guardian has an opinion piece by Peter Milligan, writer of the Marvel Comics series X-Statix. ("Princess Diana, superhero" - 06/25/03) Milligan writes that Princess Diana, whom he's resurrected for the storyline "Di Another Day," fits in perfectly in...
Apr
30
2003
collector's item
If you're in NYC this week, pick up a copy of the New York Post. Marvel Comics is running a special promotion for this weekend's release of X2. From Comics Continuum: The New York Post will be giving away an...
If you're in NYC this week, pick up a copy of the New York Post. Marvel Comics is running a special promotion for this weekend's release of X2. From Comics Continuum: The New York Post will be giving away an...
Apr
18
2003
marvel and sony squabble over spider-man
Discussion heated up on Slashdot and various comics messageboards after the Drudge Report posted an article saying that Marvel Comics, owner of Spider-man and sundry other comics properties, is suing Sony Pictures, which released the Spider-man movie last year, to...
Discussion heated up on Slashdot and various comics messageboards after the Drudge Report posted an article saying that Marvel Comics, owner of Spider-man and sundry other comics properties, is suing Sony Pictures, which released the Spider-man movie last year, to...
Apr
2
2003
voting open for the 2003 cbffas
Voting is officially open for the 2003 Comic Book Fan-Fiction Awards. You can cast your ballot online through April 30. From Alara, one of the contest organizers: But the vote is now open! (And this is not an April Fool's...
Voting is officially open for the 2003 Comic Book Fan-Fiction Awards. You can cast your ballot online through April 30. From Alara, one of the contest organizers: But the vote is now open! (And this is not an April Fool's...
Feb
28
2003
quote of the day: good behavior
"If I'm not going to be eternally rewarded for my behavior, I'd sure like to know now." - Calvin, Calvin & Hobbes...
"If I'm not going to be eternally rewarded for my behavior, I'd sure like to know now." - Calvin, Calvin & Hobbes...
Feb
19
2003
new X2 trailer
The new trailer for X2 (the sequel to 2000's X-Men) is now available online. Looks like there will be more than sparks flying between Rogue and Bobby. And Storm and Jean got better hair! Plus, more Professor X / Magneto...
The new trailer for X2 (the sequel to 2000's X-Men) is now available online. Looks like there will be more than sparks flying between Rogue and Bobby. And Storm and Jean got better hair! Plus, more Professor X / Magneto...
Feb
8
2003
fanficcers of the world unite
Nominations are now open for the 2003 Comic Book Fan-Fiction Awards (CBFFAs). Entries will be accepted through Tuesday, March 4. These awards tend to be weighted toward X-Men fan-fic, but there are categories for non-X fics as well. If you...
Nominations are now open for the 2003 Comic Book Fan-Fiction Awards (CBFFAs). Entries will be accepted through Tuesday, March 4. These awards tend to be weighted toward X-Men fan-fic, but there are categories for non-X fics as well. If you...
Jan
20
2003
judge rules x-men are inhuman
The Wall Street Journal has a curious story in today's paper (Fans Howl in Protest as Judge Decides X-Men Aren't Human - 1/20/03). ToyBiz, the action-figure producing subsidiary of Marvel Comics asked a judge to rule that the Marvel mutants...
The Wall Street Journal has a curious story in today's paper (Fans Howl in Protest as Judge Decides X-Men Aren't Human - 1/20/03). ToyBiz, the action-figure producing subsidiary of Marvel Comics asked a judge to rule that the Marvel mutants...
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