I wasn’t really digging this book from the cover image featured on the FCBD site. We got a preview copy in our WWAC inbox, and I thought I’d give it a chance. When people inevitably say it’s not that bad, I need to know how far to curl my lip at them.
News & Things: Happy FCBD!
Tomorrow is Free Comic Book Day! Check out this MASSIVE directory of all the stores participating and go pick up your free books! Professor X Walks Again In this latest clip from Days of Future Past, Fassy and McAvoy discuss how it is that young, sexy professor X regained his sexy ability to walk…
Cherry City ComiCon Provides Great Example of How NOT to do PR
It is getting to the point, thankfully, where conventions make news when they do something, good or bad, that gets fandom’s attention. Cherry City ComiCon in Salem, Oregon has joined that fraternity, but unfortunately, as a bad example. What has already gone viral — it was trending on Twitter as of April 29th — is that Chana W….
FCBD at Challengers Comics + Conversation
Challengers Comics + Conversation is known for its family friendly atmosphere and creator signings year-round, so FCBD is like a normal Saturday for the store in many respects. That is except for the free comics, cosplayers, and non-stop stream of people coming through the door from open to close. Owners Pat Brower and W. Dal Bush…
Captain America vs. Superman: Who Would Win as a Role Model for my Daughters?
I’ve never been a fan of Superman, but it has not been until recently that I bothered to understand why. I thought I could simply blame my dislike for characters that are too goody goody, but a few interesting reads have made me realize that my dislike of the man of steel goes far deeper….
Diversity Doesn’t Mean Talking About John Green… Again
BookCon was yet again in the news this past Tuesday but not in the way you would be expecting. The Daily Dot, an online site focused on community news, has written a piece on the issue of diversity over at BookCon but rather than shinning the spotlight on the authors of colour who’ve been speaking out since…
FCBD: Page 45
Stephen Holland, Page45, Nottingham Eisner nominated for good reason, Page 45 is a revelation for many of its visitors. Stylish, welcoming, mature — and that’s just the furniture. People travel internationally to visit Page 45, and I don’t blame them. Big name signings, chances taken on independent creators, regular reviews of graphic releases of all genres on…
We’re looking for a NEWS EDITOR
This position has been filled. You don’t need to be a pro, but you do need to have background in geek/culture writing, and in managing people. You’ll also need a working knowledge of journalistic ethics (libel, conflict of interest, fair use/dealing, how to source and credit images), and SEO (just a smidge, really). Your Responsibilities Would…
News & Things: Hop On Pop (oh baby)
No Sex, Please; We’re Printers: Smut Peddler Creator Spike Trotman On The Challenge Of Publishing Porn It’s 2014 but finding a printer for Smut Peddler was a mission and a half–what’s up with that? Gravity Author Tess Gerritsen Claims Warner Bros. Movie Was Based on Her Book It’s a bit of a back and forth,…
Syfy Developing Kirkman’s “Clone,” Grossman’s “The Magicians”
Syfy made several announcements today regarding its upcoming programming plans. According to one of several press releases, they are “building on the momentum of Syfy’s growing slate of cutting edge, provocative original programming.” For comics and fantasy readers, the announcement brings excitement in both short form programming and long form programming. In short form, they…
Greg Pak Seeds The Clouds With Hashtag #WhyILoveStorm
A tiny blurb in Previews magazine created a tempest over Storm #1 – a series fans have been a long time waiting for. Series writer Greg Pak expressed why this means so much to him, “I’ve loved Storm since I was a kid biking down to Lone Star Comics in North Dallas to stare in…
FCBD at Poe Poz Comics
PoePoz Comics in Tupelo, Missouri is a smaller store, the only one around for miles, and as such it’s an important part of the local geek community. I spoke to owners Chris and Anne Inman about how they prepare for FCBD and what the event does for their business. How long have you been doing FCBD? This…