The Ultimate Guide to Reading Digital BD: Izneo.com
Izneo.com is the French language alternative to comiXology, and I’m going to show you how to use it for both English and French language albums.
Free European Comics Reading Suggestion: Bamboo Mag
Bamboo Mag is a great sampler of funny French comics. Even better, it’s free! You can get a variety of themes and art styles to look at for no risk.
Why NOW is a Great Time to Start Reading Franco-Belgian Comics
We’ve never been in a better time to start reading Franco-Belgian comics. I’m going to lay out my case for you to help get you past all of your objections.
5 Ways to Incorporate Lettering Into Comic Art
Chris Samnee incorporates hand drawn lettering sound effects in this “Rocketeer” mini-series to great effect. Here are five ways he uses the lettering in his storytelling.
Valerian and Laureline v15: “The Circles of Power”
“The Circles of Power” shows off the work Jean-Claude Mezieres did for “The Fifth Element,” while Pierre Christin’s script shows a strong sense of humor.
Choosing Speed Over Quality
I imagine this will be a controversial statement, but here’s the case for choosing speed over quality. Welcome to social media 2017!
Pipeline #1038: Alan Davis’ “The Nail”
In this week’s column, I look at Alan Davis’ two “The Nail” mini-series. Here are some more thoughts on the coloring, the lettering, the art, and more!
The Bluecoats, v10: “The Blues in Black and White” Starring Mathew Brady
After another long day of charging, Blutch and Chesterfield make the acquaintance of Matthew[sic] Brady, a professional photographer dispatched by President Lincoln to document the ongoing historic struggle. Photography, still a new invention, together with Brady’s talent for capturing the moment, are met with great enthusiasm by both the rank and file and the top…
I Want to See Peyo Draw a Smurf
The new Smurfs movie is out, but let’s look back to their creator, Peyo, and what video survives of him drawing.
Image X Month – When Founders Switched Books
Image X Month (1994) saw the Image founders swapping titles for a month. The results were uneven, but the experiment was fun. I’m going to review them all now.