Archive for October, 2008
Comic Book Review: INFERIORUM #1 & 2
Oct 30th
INFERIORUM #’s 1 & 2 Created by William James McCranie Jr. Written & Illustrated by William James McCranie Jr. and Brian Patrick McCranie Self-published and looking… Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
INFERIORUM is a new horror comic from the masterful team of Jimmie and son Brian McCranie. The set-up involves four strangers, More >
Comic Book Review: Sam Henderson’s Magic Whistle #11
Oct 27th
Sam Henderson’s Magic Whistle #11: Body Armor For Your Dignity Written & Illustrated by Sam Henderson Published by Alternative Comics Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
Sam Henderson’s latest edition of the Magic Whistle is funny. I do not care what your personal definition of ‘funny’ is- this one takes the cake and More >
DVD Review: The Flight Before Christmas
Oct 27th
With Halloween less than a week away I realize that you may be wondering why I’m reviewing a Christmas DVD, well for two reasons, this DVD is scheduled to be released on October 28th and Christmas is better than Halloween, seriously, it’s much better to receive a Blue-Ray player than More >
Comic Book Review: The Unwanted GN
Oct 25th
The Unwanted GN Written & Illustrated by Diablo, Mark Michaels, and Juan Romera Published by Diablo Publishing Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
This collected volume is as atmospheric and violent as though Roman Polanski were actually directing a slasher flick himself. I mean that.
The story involves a group of troubled preteen youths More >
DVD Review: The Incredible Hulk
Oct 23rd
The moment that I heard The Incredible Hulk DVD was to be released on October 21st I marched over to my calender and placed a big red X on that date. When that day finally arrived I patiently made my way through a day at the office but when the five More >
the Lottery Party: Arm Fall Off Boy
Oct 22nd
by Richard Caldwell
Congratulations are in order, for DC’s decision to not only cancel the Legion of Super-Heroes, but to do so during the property’s 50th anniversary. I have tried to follow these characters since the Levitz/Giffen run some twenty-five years back. They were the very first super-hero team of the More >
Comic Book Review: The Unlikely Trio: The Last Barn on the Left
Oct 21st
The Unlikely Trio: The Last Barn On The Left Written and Illustrated by Scott and Callie West Published by Alterna Comics Inc. Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
The Unlikely Trio is a refreshing tale about a group of animal friends in the small town of Slippery Rock. Although marketed as a children’s story, More >
From Screenplay to Comics, Talking ‘Dog Eaters’ with Malcolm Wong
Oct 21st
Malcolm Wong did not intend to have his screenplay adapted into a comic book but due to a first place finish in his genre at the 2006 Creative Screenwriting Screenwriter’s Expo 5 that is exactly what happened. Gary Rodrigue of ComicNews.Info recently had the opportunity to talk to Malcolm Wong, More >
Comic Book Review: ‘The Chair’ Graphic Novel
Oct 20th
The Chair Written and Illustrated by Peter Simeti and Kevin Christensen Published by Alterna Comics Inc. Reviewed by Richard Caldwell
The Chair is a dramatic story of a man ten years into a death row sentence, and the harrowing days leading up to his execution. The narrative itself, while adult in More >
Talking With Sam Henderson, Creator of The Magic Whistle
Oct 9th
Richard Caldwell of ComicNews.Info recently had a chance to talk to one of the funniest indie cartoonists ever to put pen to paper- Sam Henderson. Having been nominated for the Harvey Award’s Special Award for Humor every year from 1999-2004, as well as his Emmy-nominated work on SpongeBob SquarePants, the More >
the Lottery Party: Prestidigitation
Oct 8th
by Richard Caldwell
pres·ti·dig·i·ta·tion: [pres-ti-dij-i-tey-shuhn]–noun; sleight of hand; legerdemain.
I meant to have my column ready, scout’s honor. However, my steadfast attentions regarding a certain upcoming interview has me realizing that time management remains a lesson to be mastered. As consolation, might I instead present you with a brief work of my More >
Talking with Everett Soares, Creator of Sky Pirates of Valendor
Oct 6th
Everett Soares, a former runner-up in the Dimestore Productions Small Press Idol contest with his comic , Sky Pirates of Valendor, recently took some time to talk to Gary Rodrigue of ComicNews.Info about his work on Sky Pirates, inspirations and what it takes to make it in this industry.
For the More >
The Sunday Stroll for October 5th
Oct 5th
I really don’t have much of a stroll set up for you this weekend but there are a few links worth checking out.
Do you continuously find yourself reading a comic book title that you no longer enjoy? I do, it’s called X-Men Legacy. Why do I continue to read it More >
Sexual Congress Cartoonist Extraordinaire Molly Crabapple Launches Large Scale Animal Orgy in the Museum of Sex
Oct 2nd
(New York, NY)- With only a month or so left before Election ‘08, the political fires are burning, the debates have begun, and controversy is widespread around the country. On October 15th, Molly Crabapple joins the fray as the Museum of Sex unveils Crabapple’s newest large-scale painting, “Politics.”
In the American More >
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