Published at Bloody-Disgusting on Dec. 28, 2012 It’s usually difficult to buy comic book issues every month. Most likely, I’ll wait till the issues are collected and buy the trade paperback. It’s easier for me to see how the story arc comes full circle. But often, the best comics are the ones I buy in [...]
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The Past, Present, and Future of Image Comics
Published at Bloody-Disgusting on Dec. 21, 2012 In a year that included DC’s New 52, “Before Watchmen”, and Marvel’s “Avengers vs. X-Men”, 2012 represented more than just big business in mainstream comics. This year, Image Comics celebrated its milestone 20th anniversary. Against heavy competition from the Big Two, Image Comics, the indie publisher that could, [...]
Comic Book Villain: Dredd
Originally Published at Truly Disturbing Horror on Sept. 28, 2012 Deserving of its critical praise and the filmgoer’s attention, DREDD absolutely delivers on the gripping action and spectacular special effects. Surprisingly, this is a cop movie with an interesting blend of neo-noir and sci-fi. Though changes have been made in the comic-to-screen adaptation, DREDD is [...]
Comic Book Villain: WATCHMAN
Originally published at Truly Disturbing Horror.com on August 31, 2012 With the new MAN OF STEEL coming out next summer in 2013, many curious minds are wondering what director Zack Snyder is going to do with Superman. Is he going to copy and paste his favorite scenes like filmmaker Bryan Singer did with SUPERMAN RETURNS? [...]
2011 A Geek Review – Bumper Edition pt 2
Originally published at ComicBooked.com ….we return to the action already happening, welcome to the stage our assembled players! The Cast The Geek of Oz Marc Tylor Nobleman All Star Comics in Melbourne Ed Allen Brien from Virgil’s All Night Diner Stacey from Word of Mouse Book Reviews Jason Franks creator of McBlack and Sixsmiths Sarah [...]
2011 A Geek Review – Bumper Edition pt 1
Originally published at ComicBooked.com As my first year with Comic Booked draws to a close, I wanted to take the time to thank all the folks who made it easy for me. The bloggers I have debated with, writers and artists I have interviewed, even the kindly folks who retweeted one of my ramblings – [...]
2012 A Geek Preview – The Final Consult!
Orginally published at ComicBooked.com This is it folks! The end of our journey. The assembled comic literati have commented upon the best geek properties and creators of 2011. It is now time to look to the future! As far as 2012 is concerned, there were two rather large elephants in the room – Avengers and [...]
Jorge Solis: An Interview With Fangoria’s Graphic Novel and Horror Comics Expert
Orgininally published at FunWithHorror.com on Dec. 20th, 2011 As someone with a lot of inside perspective what are your three most favorite horror films? “My number one is John Carpenter’s HALLOWEEN. I love the free flowing opening shot. I love the dialogue between Jamie Lee Curtis and her friends. I like the slow pace [...]
“DYLAN DOG”: movie vs. comic
Originally published at Fangoria.com on May 8, 2011 Now that DYLAN DOG: DEAD OF NIGHT is out in theaters, the time is right to look back at the comic book series that started it all. DYLAN DOG (published by Sergio Bonelli Editore) is an Italian horror comic that follows a private investigator as he takes [...]