Category Archives: Comics

Saga, Issues 1-3 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples

Before I get in my words about why you should read this book, a better writer than me, Abhay Khosla over at The Savage Critics, has some reasons. Go over there and read it, I’ll enjoy a cocktail while you’re gone. So, for the folks who didn’t hop over, I really think you should. InContinue reading “Saga, Issues 1-3 by Brian K. Vaughan and Fiona Staples”

Atomic Robo or “What Hath Mad Science Wrought?”

I gotta tell y’all about Atomic Robo. Comixology is having a sale, where you can get the first six issues for only $3.99. I did. (EDIT: This sale is now over, but it’s still only $8 for a lot of good content. So instead of buying liquor, or saving for your child’s education, buy someContinue reading “Atomic Robo or “What Hath Mad Science Wrought?””

Owly Vol. 1: The Way Home by Andy Runton

After my last grumptastic post, it’s time to get back on track with what this blog’s about: telling you about good stuff that I want you to enjoy! Lately, I’ve been all about Comixology. Comixology is a digital comic book app/storefront that works on your Mac, PC, as well as on iPhone, iPad and mostContinue reading “Owly Vol. 1: The Way Home by Andy Runton”

Box Office Poison by Alex Robinson

I know, I know, I need to follow up on my last post on Y the Last Man, but for now, let’s put that on the back burner. Today, I’m going to look at Box Office Poison by Alex Robinson. But before we jump into that, I’m going to intro a concept. If you areContinue reading “Box Office Poison by Alex Robinson”

Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra

Hopefully, you’ve all done your homework assignment and read the first issue of Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. If not, here’s some reasons why you should have. 1) You like shows like Lost, Fringe, Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Really anything that qualifies as character driven, accessible sci-fi or fantasy.Continue reading “Y: The Last Man by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra”

An Argument, A Theory, and Finally A Recommendation

It’s a testament to my current lack of clear goals and low self esteem that I consider today my all-time writing achievement: Getting retweeted by 4 people I don’t know, and becoming involved in an internet argument. Anyway, I jumped into an argument between comic book journalists Tom Spurgeon and Heidi MacDonald. He writes forContinue reading “An Argument, A Theory, and Finally A Recommendation”