The Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair is an amazing operation, and I’m glad I got to see it first hand. It’s grooming the next generation of comics reader.
How Erik Larsen Draws
While at NYCC last weekend, I had the chance to record a few minutes of Erik Larsen sketching, if only to help answer the question of, “How weird is Erik Larsen’s pencil grip?” Once and for all, here it is. You can see it for yourself. I wasn’t set up to record the whole thing,…
The Evolution of Artists’ Alley
The way Artist’s Alley works has changed in the last 15 years. It’s become less approachable.
Pipeline #1013: The Lines of NYCC
This week’s column is my report from the floor of a busy convention and where the most amount of elbow room could be found. I don’t think it’s a spoiler at all to give the obvious answer to that: “Anywhere there are comics.” I don’t mind that people throw pop culture conventions. I’m just annoyed that…
NYCC: Having Fun While Shuffling Along
You walk behind the most interesting people at comics conventions. Here, then, from NYCC 2016 is a small selection.
“Reborn” #1 is a Very Good Start
Mark Millar and Greg Capullo team up for “Reborn.” Is the first issue worth a read? Yes. Yes, it is.
Pipeline #1012: Treasury Sized Superman and the Fantastic Four
When Superman met Reed Richards. But not for the first time. And on really larger paper.
David Mazzucchelli’s “Daredevil: Born Again” Artist’s Edition
With Chris Samnee’s Daredevil Artist’s Edition on its way, let’s take a look back at the “Born Again” Artist’s Edition volume by David Mazzucchelli.
Willie Schubert Teaches Lettering
In the early 1990s, lettering veteran Willie Schubert explained the art of lettering to “Hero Illustrated” readers in three pages. Read those here!
Pipeline #1011: “Hadrian’s Wall” #1
The latest column at ComicBook.com looks at “Hadrian’s Wall,” a new Image Comics series that’s a science fiction murder mystery with 80s noir overtones.