Articlescomic related article My First Comic By Djenne H
The first comics books ever given to me were a couple of Sonic the Hedgehog issues by a friend in no discriminate order. I know that I read them until they basically fell apart, but I couldn’t tell you what issues or what happened in those books. They still left an impression as a kid, … Read more Swashbuckler Comic Recommendations by John Elle
If anyone knows anything about me, they know I am a sucker for a good Swashbuckler. Yes. I love stuff like The Three Musketeers, Zorro, and just about anything and everything to do with Pirates. My introduction into this type of genre probably comes from films like the original Star Wars and Indiana Jones (tonally, … Read more Multiverse Madness: My Favorite Alternate Universe Stories By Luke Simkins
The recent release of the new Spider-Verse movie (which is fantastic btw) got me thinking about multiverses again. I love a good alternate universe, Elseworld, What If, you name it! I feel like giving creators free reign to reinvent a character without any long term consequences is usually a good time. Sure there are some … Read more The Proper Way to Store a Comic Book in the Summertime By Shawn S.
After years of testing, the team at Shawnannigans Labs has finally discovered the perfect way to store your beloved comics. As it turns out, the optimal way to store them is rolled up in your back pocket, at the ready to be consumed under a tree. The report’s findings were crystal clear. When asked what … Read more It Is July 15th, 2023… Commentary by Jake Pierce
It is Sunday August 5th 2013, I walk into Graham Crackers Lakeview for the first time and buy a Forever Evil Villains Month Lenticular Cover, and ask if they are hiring. The Manager at the time says no. It is Tuesday November 5th 2013, I have just signed up for a club subscription at Graham … Read more Eisner Madness by Anthony Fograse
It’s officially awards season in the wonderful world of comics! Last week, the nominations for this years Eisner Awards were announced to the public. For those who aren’t familiar, the Eisner Awards are the single greatest comic book award ceremony that none of us are invited to and isn’t televised! But we are comic readers … Read more Gaines and Losses, or How I Learned to Stop Reading And Love The Censor By Kevin H
I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but there are a number of states, states that are supposed to be united, that are banning books right now-comics and graphic novels included. If you HAVE noticed, hopefully it’s got your cankles wrankled. The idea that the government can put its hands over your eyes, ears, or mouth … Read more What 21 years of FCBD have taught me! A look behind the counter exposed by Rick B.
What 21* years of FCBD have taught me! A look behind the counter exposed *2020** Free Comic Book Month failed miserably. ** 2020 failed miserably as well. Choosing 3 FREE comics in much harder than you would think. The average time it takes is closer to 1 minute than it should be. 50% of people … Read more Nick’s Top 5 Chromium Covers!
I usually use my blog entry to highlight my favorite thing in comics: gimmick variant covers! For this one, my focus shall be on one of my absolute top gimmicks: chromium covers! 5) Walking Dead #100 / Invincible #100: Big surprise: Robert Kirkman is a big fan of the 90’s. Unsurprisingly, he must also love … Read more Free Comic Book Day Survival Guide 2023 by John E.
It’s that time of year again! FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, the first Saturday of May, is like Christmas for Comic fans, adult and child alike! “You, yes you are the next contestant on The Price Is Right so come on down!” As this happens once a year, here is your annual reminder and tips to … Read more |
