Early reviews warn that the first few minutes of David E. Kelley’s Mr. Mercedes are “horrifying” and “disturbing.” This is unsurprising, given that the 10-part series is adapted from Stephen King’s bestselling 2014 detective thriller. The trailer was revealed at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con, and I had a chance to chat with some of…
The REadWind: Mary Anne Saves The Day
The REadWind series gets contributors to re-read the books they haven’t read in years and self-reflect. The goal is to explore how the contributors’ growth as a person plays a role in their experience in revisiting the book. Do they still like/hate it? How has it changed? Why? Growing up, my mother ran a small…
You Really Don’t Need to be a Fan of KISS to read KISS: The Comic
I never really needed KISS, but this comic is not just for foot-soldiers in the existing KISS Army. KISS the band can be defined along several lines. They’re a glam rock outfit. They’re a bunch of guys who wear semi-erotic face paint and skintight gear. They’re a #brand. In my entertainment life I already have…
2017 Comics Journalism and Critics Survey
Many people in comics feel uncomfortable discussing money. Many more feel uncomfortable confronting editors or employers about issues in the work environment. I decided to poll comics journalists and critics to find out: who they are, how much money they’re making, and how comfortable they are doing their work. This unscientific survey is open to…
Presenting Dark Horse: Cats, Hammers, Berger Books
Welcome to the first installment of Presenting Dark Horse ! This cleverly named column will be a monthly roundup of all the latest comic releases, industry news and miscellaneous musings about Dark Horse Comics, presented by a longtime comics fan and admirer of this publisher’s unique content library. Here is a brief introduction for those…
