While last week, whether by design or coincidence, was a huge one for independent comics, because neither DC nor Marvel released any books. Well, the mainstream comics are back in force this week. DC released many more than Marvel, but Marvel’s got a big one coming next week, and it’s free. In a better-late-than-never Free Comic Book Day contribution, Marvel will offer a … [Read more...]
The Sanctum Sangiacomo: 2-for-1 Special Edition!
Irresistible, one of the first post-quarantine films of the year, is an unconventional rom-com disguised as a political movie – or vice versa.Former late night talk show host Jon Stewart wrote and directed this film starring his buddy, Steve Carell, as Gary Zimmer, a disillusioned Democratic political advisor out to remake the party after the election of Donald Trump. Zimmer’s … [Read more...]
Thirteen Ways, Part 5: A Very Clever Hat Thief
Editor’s note: In the series, we ask 13 interesting people to consider a work of comic art and tell us what it means to them. They can focus on the the character, the history, the artist, the context, how it makes them feel…heck, even how it doesn’t make them feel. For our fifth installment, we welcome the Son of the Shopkeep and all-around awesome person, Ethan … [Read more...]
The Sanctum Sangiacomo: Finally!
After months of being denied fresh fantasies, the NEW comics have returned. Finally! Like many of you, I have been re-reading tons of old trade paperbacks and various collected editions of my favorite characters: Avengers, Justice League, Superman, X-Men and, of course, the Metal Men. Yes, the Metal Men, the robot creations of Doctor Will Magnus that started in the early … [Read more...]
Thirteen Ways, Part 4: Tales of Wordiness!
Editor’s note: In the series, we ask 13 interesting people to consider a work of comic art and tell us what it means to them. They can focus on the the character, the history, the artist, the context, how it makes them feel…heck, even how it doesn’t make them feel. For our fourth installment, we welcome the Jack Beltane, author of Penny Harper and The Toyland … [Read more...]