Editor’s note: In the series, we've asked 13 interesting people to consider a work of comic art and tell us what it means to them. They can focus on the character, the history, the artist, the context, how it makes them feel…heck, even how it doesn’t make them feel. For this installment, we asked comic icon, American Splendor collaborator, and all-around great guy Gary Dumm … [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...]
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...]
Thirteen Ways, Part III: Desire and the Man Who Helps
Jacques Lacan talks about the necessity for an incredulity towards our fantasies. Our goals and dreams play an essential role in moving us through daily life and getting us out of bed in the morning. We strive towards reaching those goals; writing that book, finding a meaningful human connection, owning that (aptly named) Amazing Fantasy #15. Knowing we are working … [Read more...]
Thirteen Ways, Part II: The Glass, the Bottle, But Not the Blue
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 second installment, we welcome the Daughter of the Shopkeep and all-around awesome person, Calliope … [Read more...]