Tag Archives: COMICS

Hey Paul, What Should I Read?

Some of you have been reading and liking these posts. Maybe you’re going to read the comics I’ve recommended, but maybe you really really (REALLY!) want a specific recommendation to your tastes. “Hey Paul, I like chicken tenders and hot dogs, and don’t like vegetables, which comic should I read?” Well, hypothetical reader, you soundContinue reading “Hey Paul, What Should I Read?”

Kickin’ Skulls Y’all

Today, we’re talking about Skullkickers by Jim Zubkavich and Edwin Huang. Yup, that’s right, Skullkickers. If that title, combined with the above image doesn’t fill you with some form of glee, go ahead and stop reading. If you scoffed…first off, HOW DARE YOU FOR SCOFFING, THERE WILL BE NO SCOFFING ON THIS BLOG! But ifContinue reading “Kickin’ Skulls Y’all”

Folks Talkin’ Bout Comics: Genres

I present to you, dear readers, a look into the past. Below is a chat with my friend Seth Dellon that took place in January, in which we chat about my initial ideas for this blog, Comic Books as a Genre VS Comic Books as a Format, and some of our other thoughts on comicContinue reading “Folks Talkin’ Bout Comics: Genres”

The Manhattan Projects, Issue 1 by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra

I want to forget what I know of history and believe in what this comic tells me. After all, I’ve already forgotten enough real history and filled in that space in my brain with popular culture. Mostly Simpsons references. So we’ve talked a little about science adventures, featuring Atomic Robo and the Fantastic Four. HopefullyContinue reading “The Manhattan Projects, Issue 1 by Jonathan Hickman and Nick Pitarra”

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?””

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”