Originally published at Fangoria.com on Apil 6, 2012 Fresh from the muck and onto newsstands, SWAMP THING #8 follows Dr. Alec Holland as he witnesses the plant elemental monster at its most terrifying and despite his best efforts, Alec can no longer run away from his green demon. At his darkest hour, he must face […]
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Creators Roenning and Bonjour talk “ALPHA GIRL”
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Feb. 28, 2012 In Image Comics’ ALPHA GIRL (#1 out now), a street smart punk finds herself lost in a zombie apocalypse. The year is 1984 and Judith Meyers has just watched a third-rate cosmetics company doom the entire world. The streets are littered with masses of flesh-hungry zombie women […]
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 […]
2011: The Year in Horror—”GREEN WAKE” creators talk Volume One
Orginally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 28th, 2011 A visually spellbinding and riveting tale of loss and horror, the trade paperback of GREEN WAKE VOL. 1, is currently in stores. FANGORIA spoke with author Kurtis J. Wiebe (THE INTREPIDS) and artist Riley Rossmo (PROOF) about how the premise of GREEN WAKE was conceived, the importance […]
2011: The Year in Horror—Christopher Monfette on the return of “HELLRAISER”
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec 30th, 2011 This year, Clive Barker returned to his most infamous creation, with BOOM! Studios’ incredibly well received HELLRAISER series. FANGORIA spoke with co-author Christopher Monfette about how he became involved with the HELLRAISER series, how Tiffany returned to the official continuity, and what fans should expect from the […]
2011: The Year in Horror—Tim Seeley on “HATCHET/SLASH” and “WITCHBLADE”
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec. 26, 2011 Now in stores, HACK/SLASH ANNUAL 2011: HATCHET/SLASH (Image Comics) pits the biggest stars in horror comics against the biggest star in indie horror. Cassie Hack and Vlad, from Hack/Slash Inc., unexpectedly find themselves crossing paths with HATCHET’s Victor Crowley and the slasher slayers are the only […]
2011: The Year in Horror—Jeff Lemire on “ANIMAL MAN”
Originally published at Fangoria.com on Dec 27, 2011 Earlier this Fall, DC Comics launched a massive overhaul, with all books reverting to #1, and while it’s been interesting to say the least, it’s also been surprising. Case in point: ANIMAL MAN, reborn as a psychedelic horror tale to behold. FANGORIA spoke with author Jeff Lemire […]