Tag Archives: Vertigo
Dear Lina, Have You Read Jeff Lemire’s Essex County Trilogy?
Hello and Happy Easter, Passover, etc! It’s been too long since we’ve seen one another. I’ve been meaning to send along some information about, Essex Country Trilogy, the comic book I chose for you at Christmas! I hope you’ve been … Continue reading
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How to sell a comic book on television
Only the hottest heroines get the DC seal of approval. “These ain’t your daddy’s comic books, fanboy!” so says Lobo. And you don’t eff around with Lobo. You can’t kill him and he’s the last of his kind – after committing … Continue reading
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Intriguing reviews about Strange Adventures
Released on the heels of the relaunched Dark Horse Presents (with its powerhouse lineup) comes Strange Adventures (Vertigo). On the whole, this sci-fi compilation delivers. A few of the concepts tread very familiar ground. But there is a lot to like … Continue reading
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Tokyopop closes office. Is the golden age of comic books coming to an end?
When I read on ICV2 that Tokyopop was closing it’s U.S. office, my heart sank a little. The publisher is largely credited with introducing the manga genre/format to North American readers. (Remember Sailor Moon?) Writes ICV2: Tokyopop revolutionized the English-language … Continue reading
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Fables milestone issue is crazy!
I’ve read a few volumes of the Fables collected editions, but I’m not a collector by any means. However, all the extras included in the upcoming #100 milestone issue have me thinking I might ask my comic shop retailer to … Continue reading
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