The State of Digital Comics, 2010
The state of digital comics in 2010 was dire, and it sent me on a rant. Thankfully, things got much better, though not perfect.
Editors: They Don’t All Suck
The role of editor at a publisher is an oft misunderstood one. They get all the slings and arrows, and little of the credit. But sometimes, even THEIR hands are tied.
Why No Mergers and Acquisitions?
Why don’t Marvel and DC buy up other publishers the way tech companies buy each other up all the time? Hint: Because they’re not publishers.
That Crazy New Series, “Groo the Wanderer”
Before Sergio Aragones launched a “Groo the Wanderer” series, he advertised it. I found that ad recently and present it now for historical reasons.
Pipeline #1015: GLA and The Saviors
I love Paul Pelletier’s art. Love it, love it, love it. It’s right up there with the likes of Dale Keown and Vic Bridges (OK, I’m weird) and Steve Epting, and — well, maybe just a neighborhood away from Alan Davis. It’s that smooth round line style that I love. And “GLA” (Marvel Comics, 2005)…
16 Vintage Images of a Beloved Belgian Team
Francois Schuiten appears in this late-90s video with collaborator Benoit Peeters. Schuiten pulls off some remarkable feats with his art here.
8 Panels of Steve Dillon and Gen13
Steve Dillon’s style was not very flashy. It excelled at looking normal and common place. His work on two Gen13 Annuals help to this that.
14 Insightful Images from Francois Schuiten’s Process Video
A new video recently posted on the web shows Francois Schuiten at work. I have the highlights.
Marvel Buys Malibu: My Favorite Comic Ad of 1995
In 1995, the newly merged Malibu/Marvel put out one of my favorite ads in comic book industry history. It still makes me laugh.
Pipeline #1014: Habitat: The Pipeline Review
Now at ComicBook.com: my review of Simon Roy’s new OGN, “Habitat”, shipping through Image Comics next week. (I goofed. I thought it was due out this week when I wrote the review and didn’t catch it until it was too late. Otherwise, I probably would have saved this review for next week. ) As I point…