Article Archive

Movie Sequels – The End is Nowhere Near

Mike takes a look at the number of sequels coming to us over the next few years and can’t help but wonder if things are getting a little out of hand.

Who Edits the Editmen?

Are the Powers That Be holding the reins too tight, or can comics creators still create?

Comics and Freedom Go Hand in Hand

It’s the 5th of July and I’m waving the comic book flag of freedom. A few thoughts on why comics are the last bastion of true creative freedom.

30 Years Later: Elric and the Tale of Pacific Comics

Mike finally finishes the Pacific Comics adaptation of Elric of Melnibone — 30 years later!

Is Comic-Con Becoming a Nightmare?

It’s fun to hang out with like-minded fans, but past a point it stops being something you’re doing and becomes something you’re going through.

Contribution Versus Caterwauling: How Nerds Communicate

A column critiquing comments, and thus possibly soliciting many.

Sticking the Landing: Ending an Event in the Age of Ultron

All good things must come to an end… unless those things are in a mainstream comic. How do you balance satisfying conclusions with beginning a new status quo?

Making Time For Comics

This stack of books won’t stop growing…and I’m not getting any younger. So many comics, so little time. How do you balance a passionate need to read with the obligations of that pesky little thing called real life?

A Convention of Children Learning To Read and Adults Drinking Beer

Spoiler warning: it’s the Denver Comic Con

It’s Time: Digital Comics 2.0

Just because everything is amazing doesn’t mean we can’t do better.