Remember When Marvel and DC Kinda Sorta Got Along?
For a brief moment in time, when their backs were against the wall, Marvel and DC got along and came together. It didn’t last.
The Evolution of the Letterer
Everything needs better design now, down to the lettering, including font and balloon construction. Let me walk you through some examples.
Pipeline #1019 – Last “Chew”, Second “Paper Girls”
This week, over at ComicBook.com, I re-open the Second Volume Project to take look at the second trade paperback in the “Paper Girls” series. And then, with a little bit of a heavy heart, I look at the final — yes, final — issue of “Chew,” the Image series from John Layman and Rob Guillory…
How IDW Makes Money On Artist’s Editions
How does IDW afford to make Artist’s Editions? By making books so good that they don’t need a marketing department. Plus, I mock up some suggested Editions.
More Familiar Franco-Belgian Friends at Christie’s Auction House
Christie’s in Paris auctions off European comic art every year for the last three years. This year, there’s a second auction. Let’s look at some art!
Pipeline #1018: Second Issue Syndrome
In this week’s column, I look at the second issue of three series, because we tend to skip those. “Reborn,” “Seven to Eternity,” and “Moonshine” are up!
Christie’s Goes Comics: Visiting Original Art at Prestigious House
In 2015, I visited Christie’s Auction House in New York City to see a display of European art they had up for auction. It was, in many ways, a magical trip.
A.D. After Death: Book One
The new mini-series from Scott Snyder and Jeff Lemire is a fascinating blend of formats. Just sit back and give yourself the time to read it!
Pipeline #1017: Horizon #1-4 by Brandon Thomas, Juan Gedeon
This week, over on ComicBook.com, I reviewed the first four issue of the Image series, “Horizon.” Produced by Skybound, it’s written and created by Brandon Thomas, drawn by Juan Gedeon, colored by Frank Martin, and lettered by Rus Wooton (of course). This review features the phrase “unseen ulnas,” which was NOT a band in the…
What We Can Learn from the Sin City Curator’s Collection
Frank Miller’s “Sin City: The Heart Good-Bye” is a modern classic. Dark Horse’s “Curator’s Collection” of it will open your eyes to Miller’s creative process.