Before "Before Watchmen" There Was Spain Rodriguez
Robert Crumb on Spain Rodriguez: "Spain's my buddy, my old pal, one of my best friends. I've learned a lot from Spain. I greatly admire his artwork. He is such a strong, committed, communist,...
View ArticleGo, Read: Mark Waid On Launch Of His Digital Initiative
The site Comic Book Resources has a lengthy interview up with writer Mark Waid on the launch of his Thrillbent platform, to include on-line comics accessible through a variety of platforms. I lack the...
View ArticleBest Wishes To David Hyde, Soon Formerly Of DC Comics
David Hyde, whose current title I believe is VP Of Publicity at DC Entertainment (I could be extremely wrong about that) is having his last day today. I wish him the best and thank him for his specific...
View ArticleReport: Palestinian Authority Arrests Cartoonist For Creating Disunity
The human rights organization Al-Haq has a piece up saying that the Palestinian Authority has arrested 23-year-old cartoonist Hasan Wa'el 'Abbadi as part of a series of arrests focused on young people...
View ArticleLAT Book Prize In Graphic Novels Goes To Finder: Voice
The nominees were: Joseph Lambert, I Will Bite You! And Other Stories (Secret Acres); Dave McKean, Celluloid (Fantagraphics); Jim Woodring, Congress of the Animals (Fantagraphics); Yuichi Yokoyama,...
View ArticleFive For Friday #291 -- Bring On The Bad Guys
Five For Friday #291 -- Name Five Villains/Villainous Entities You Think Are Under-Appreciated; Only One Per Publisher (Use This Format, And No Stand-Up) 1. Circus Of Crime (Marvel) 2. Superman...
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