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Continue ReadingIn this month’s Comic Book Corner, Shiri, Beth, Sophie, and new contributor Mark share what we’ve been enjoying in comics recently.
Continue ReadingThe author of the new Image comics series “A.D. After Death” discusses the core themes, morals, and characters of his highly anticipated collaboration with artist Jeff Lemire.
Continue ReadingBefore there was a Harry Potter, there was Chance Falconer. Smart, fearless, resourceful, Chance is exactly the girl hero that young readers and their parents are eagerly seeking today, and yet very few people know she exists. How Scholastic hasn’t snapped up ‘Leave it to Chance’ is a mystery to me, but now that the 20th anniversary of the series’ debut is upon us, it’s long past time to sing her praises and see if anyone notices.
Continue ReadingThe GeekMoms have been reading all sorts including a presidential campaign that may be even more farfetched than the real one… although not by much.
Continue ReadingYou may get burned. You may end up with some scars. But the world will be a better place for your effort.
And for you.
I just spent the day at Image EXPO, and all I can say is, “wow!”
Continue ReadingGeekDad is teaming up with Image Comics to give one lucky winner tickets for two to the Image Expo and Spring Formal.
Continue ReadingCry Havoc: “It’s not about a lesbian werewolf going to war, except it kind of is.” And so much more.
Continue ReadingFor those who came of age during the 1990s, comic book documentary ‘The Image Revolution’ plays out eerily similar to flipping through a high school yearbook—equal parts amazing memories and embarrassing reminders.
Continue ReadingYes, women winning World Cups can still be dissed. But not by the people watching or those who are starting to notice.
Continue Reading‘Wayward’ is an original superhero story without the spandex, a coming-of-age story that blends ancient Japanese mythology with modern Tokyo, and a good ol’ fashioned monster tale. I had the chance to talk to Jim Zub and Steve Cummings about the book, Japan, yokai, and superpowers …
Continue ReadingImage Comics has two new all-ages series that you should own for your kids.
Continue ReadingIt’s new comic book day. This week we check out Super Dinosaur, Rat Queens, Secret Six, and Powers!
Continue ReadingInterview with Nick Dragotta (East of West) about his work on Image Comics’ ‘Howtoons,’ getting kids interested in STEAM subjects, and how to make the world a better place.
Continue ReadingWytches delves in the darkest desires of human nature and the beings who make them come true.
Continue ReadingI was one of the more than 150,000 people to descend upon NYC last weekend for New York Comic Con (NYCC), the biggest mass media conglomeration on the East Coast. This is what I learned. Say what you will about San Diego Comic Con, but New York is really where true comics love resides. After […]
Continue ReadingHappy new comic book release day. This week we review Gotham Academy, C.O.W.L, and Sensation Comics: Wonder Woman.
Continue ReadingAn interview with talented artist Leila del Duca, half of the creative team behind Image Comics’ urban fantasy comic, Shutter.
Continue ReadingApple has banned the sale of Saga #12 through its devices because of two small panels depicting gay sex.
Continue ReadingHappy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week. This week we look at The 10th Muse, Captain Marvel #9 and Coraline. Dakster Sullivan — The 10th Muse Volume 1 (Image Comics run) I stumbled on The 10th Muse (written by […]
Continue ReadingOver the next few weeks, I’m going to share a number of lessons dealing with the essentials of photography, some of the science behind the images, and products that are likely to make your pictures easier or better. This first lesson will deal with the basic properties of light and the most basic ways to capture that light. Future lessons will talk about the exposure triangle: aperture, shutter speed and ISO.
Continue ReadingTomorrow is Wednesday, also know to comics geeks the world over as the day new releases hit. We have previews of two books – one complete graphic novel from the team doing the Spiderman animated series on Disney XD right …
Continue ReadingRobert Kirkman is one of the more popular comic book writers working these days (the popularity of his Walking Dead zombie serial and TV show is huge), but much of his output is not, shall we say, kid-friendly. That has …
Continue ReadingI had the fun of moderating the “Man of Action” panel last weekend at the Image Comic Expo. One of the announcements made was that Ben 10 co-creator Steven Seagle has a new children’s book coming out. To follow in …
Continue ReadingI had the honor and privilege of moderating the “Man of Action” panel at the Image Comics Expo this weekend. Man of Action is the small group of creators behind the smash hits Ben 10 and Generator Rex on Cartoon …
Continue ReadingRobert Kirkman is a busy guy. With two immensely popular comics, The Walking Dead and Invincible, chugging away and another likely hit, The Infinite, coming down the pike, he has started yet another title: Super Dinosaur. The all-ages comic follows …
Continue ReadingThe name Super Dinosaur sounds like something a kid would make up while doodling away with crayons and designing new heroes of their own creation. Superheroes are awesome. Dinosaurs are awesome. A dinosaur superhero would have to be awesome, right? …
Continue ReadingAll-ages indie comic Reed Gunther is coming to Image in June, and to celebrate, creators Shane & Chris Houghton are throwing a contest; you can win an original page of art from Reed Gunther #1. All the details are at …
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