I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
Thursday, February 24, 2011
Library Wars Meet the Parents
I read Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 4
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
I posted a review at the Comic Book Bin (which has FREE smart phone apps).
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
My Funny/Silly Dwayne McDuffie Story
While watching the news this morning, I caught the back end of a news scroll saying that Dwayne McDuffie had died. Born in Detroit, the 49-year-old McDuffie wrote comic books for DC Comics and Marvel, where he was also an editor. McDuffie apparently died Monday following complications from surgery.
He legacy will probably be as one of the founders of Milestone Media, a company which wanted to bring diversity to superhero comics books, especially to introduce more African-American superheroes. Milestone Comics, an imprint of DC Comics, produced such series as Blood Syndicate, Hardware, and Icon, but the most famous Milestone character is probably Static, which gave birth to the animated series, Static Shock.
McDuffie was also a writer/producer of animated television series and features. His recent work included Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths and the just-released All-Star Superman.
Yahoo Entertainment News via the Associated Press has this obit. Comic Book Resources broke the news of McDuffie's death and posted another article with statements from his colleagues and friends.
My story: Years ago, I saw McDuffie at a Mid-Ohio Con. I walked through the room where many of the creators had tables, including McDuffie. We did that head nod to each other a couple of times, but I was too afraid to speak to him. As someone who wanted to create African-American superhero comic books, he was like a prophet/spiritual leader to me. He intimidated me. How ridiculous of me. I wish I had at least said hello to him.
McDuffie was supposed to make an appearance at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles this evening. Now, it will be a memorial.
He legacy will probably be as one of the founders of Milestone Media, a company which wanted to bring diversity to superhero comics books, especially to introduce more African-American superheroes. Milestone Comics, an imprint of DC Comics, produced such series as Blood Syndicate, Hardware, and Icon, but the most famous Milestone character is probably Static, which gave birth to the animated series, Static Shock.
McDuffie was also a writer/producer of animated television series and features. His recent work included Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths and the just-released All-Star Superman.
Yahoo Entertainment News via the Associated Press has this obit. Comic Book Resources broke the news of McDuffie's death and posted another article with statements from his colleagues and friends.
My story: Years ago, I saw McDuffie at a Mid-Ohio Con. I walked through the room where many of the creators had tables, including McDuffie. We did that head nod to each other a couple of times, but I was too afraid to speak to him. As someone who wanted to create African-American superhero comic books, he was like a prophet/spiritual leader to me. He intimidated me. How ridiculous of me. I wish I had at least said hello to him.
McDuffie was supposed to make an appearance at Golden Apple Comics in Los Angeles this evening. Now, it will be a memorial.
Aaron Renier and Jason Shiga at Fantagraphics Bookstore This Evening
Aaron Renier and Jason Shiga to appear at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery on Wednesday, February 23.
February 15, 2010 – SEATTLE, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore is pleased to present Aaron Renier in conversation with Jason Shiga on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 PM. Renier will discuss his new graphic novel, The Unsinkable Walker Bean, on the acclaimed First Second imprint. His previous book, Spiral Bound (Top Shelf, 2005), was widely heralded as a book that appealed to sophisticated readers of all ages.
Oakland artist Jason Shiga’s award-winning books also attract an all ages readership. In addition to self-published comics, his work has appeared in McSweeney’s Quarterly. Shiga’s next effort, Empire State, is due later this year from Abrams Comicarts. A limited number of uncorrected proofs of this new graphic novel will be distributed free of charge.
Renier will give a slide presentation followed by a discussion with Shiga on their unique approach to creating comics. A book signing and reception will follow. Admission is free and open to the public.
This event marks the first in a series of “Comix Talks” at Fantagraphics Bookstore featuring discussions with writers, artists, and editors of diverse comics from the Northwest and beyond.
For more information of this event, please visit the event page on the Fantagraphics website.
Listing Information:
Fantagraphics Bookstore presents the first in a series of “Comix Talks”
Aaron Renier in conversation with Jason Shiga
Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 PM
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 98108 206.658.0110
Open daily 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM
http://www.fantagraphics.com/
February 15, 2010 – SEATTLE, WA. Fantagraphics Bookstore is pleased to present Aaron Renier in conversation with Jason Shiga on Wednesday, February 23 at 6:30 PM. Renier will discuss his new graphic novel, The Unsinkable Walker Bean, on the acclaimed First Second imprint. His previous book, Spiral Bound (Top Shelf, 2005), was widely heralded as a book that appealed to sophisticated readers of all ages.
Oakland artist Jason Shiga’s award-winning books also attract an all ages readership. In addition to self-published comics, his work has appeared in McSweeney’s Quarterly. Shiga’s next effort, Empire State, is due later this year from Abrams Comicarts. A limited number of uncorrected proofs of this new graphic novel will be distributed free of charge.
Renier will give a slide presentation followed by a discussion with Shiga on their unique approach to creating comics. A book signing and reception will follow. Admission is free and open to the public.
This event marks the first in a series of “Comix Talks” at Fantagraphics Bookstore featuring discussions with writers, artists, and editors of diverse comics from the Northwest and beyond.
For more information of this event, please visit the event page on the Fantagraphics website.
Listing Information:
Fantagraphics Bookstore presents the first in a series of “Comix Talks”
Aaron Renier in conversation with Jason Shiga
Wednesday, February 23, 6:30 PM
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport Way S.)
Seattle, WA 98108 206.658.0110
Open daily 11:30 – 8:00 PM, Sundays until 5:00 PM
http://www.fantagraphics.com/
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
DC Comics from Diamond Distributors for February 23 2011
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IDW from Diamond Distributors for February 23 2011
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Dark Horse from Diamond Distributors for February 23 2011
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