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May 18, 2012 1:52 pm In the preface, he writes a bit about how frustrated he was that he hadn't solidified his style yet - he would start a story with the art looking one way and finish with it looking another. I think that his confidence in his style these days explains how fast he draws. And damn, is he fast now! I remember being surprised when got a sketch from him a couple years back.

May 18, 2012 11:54 am Even early in his career, Lemire had facial expressions - poignant, utterly sad expressions - down to a science.

April 24, 2012 10:29 am THAT'S the one I was trying to remember. Loved Zot.

April 24, 2012 10:25 am Just fantastic. The Activity continues to be one of my most anticipated books each month.

April 2, 2012 6:28 pm "Galactic Dance Off" is one of the five modes in the game, so it might be 20% or so of the whole experience. Lots of songs!

April 2, 2012 4:57 pm There is a song to the theme of YMCA called "Empire Today." As a long-time Star Wars fan, I love it. It's so ridiculous and cheesy.

March 2, 2012 12:20 pm I know that it's not likely ... and not on Ron's list ... and probably not a book that couldn't be refused ... ... but if we're arguing for titles Hickman would be great on, I'd love to see him on Runaways. It's a book that's struggled to find a good writer since Vaughan departed, and Hickman has demonstrated a great handle on both team books and family books.

February 27, 2012 6:08 pm Please let it be David Wain. Batman comic could use more marital aids.

February 10, 2012 4:43 pm That does bring up another great difference I forgot to mention - while bookstores are able to buy a lot of their stock on a returnable basis (especially the things from the big publishers in NYC), my understanding is that comic shops buy their books mostly on a direct, non-returnable basis. Where bookstores are able to and sometimes encouraged to try out new books and authors, I'm sure being stuck with stock that doesn't sell is be a tough hurdle for comic shop owners.

February 9, 2012 4:00 pm The difference between a dash and a pinch? About a smidgen.