Archive for January 22nd, 2008

Artists to get graphic

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: Peninsula Clarion A few decades ago comic books were synonymous with monsters, mutants and superheroes. Boys stuffed their backpacks with them, teachers frequently confiscated them along with gum, paper airplanes and other items usually deemed frivolous. Until recently the comic book and the graphic novel was never ...

Let Your Kid Read Silver Surfer, It’s Good for Him

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: SeattlePI.com You know comics are reaching acceptance as a tool to help kids enjoy reading, and as serious literature, when the local library endorses the art form. In January, the Seattle Public Library is celebrating Comixtravaganza, a month-long party about comics and how to create your own, offering ...

Web site review: Marvel Digital Comics Unlimited

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source:  Tuscaloosa News The problem with collecting comic books is that, after a few years, a collection begins to take up valuable space. Also, individual issues of comic books are flimsy and unless careful steps are taken to preserve them, they can be easily damaged. Plus, finding back ...

Black Canary On Smallville: Why So Skanky? (Minor Spoilers)

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: iO9 Black Canary, one of DC Comics’ coolest heroines, is appearing for the first time in an upcoming episode of Smallville. And it looks as though someone decided to give her a weird Heath Ledger-inspired eye-smudge and a horrible update to her costume, with giant lapels. The ...

Scots’ impact on comics examined

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: BBC News The influence of Scottish writers and artists on some of the best known comic book characters in the world will be examined at a new convention. Star guests at the Highland International Comic Expo: Hi-Ex include Alan Grant who has worked on Batman and Judge ...

Heroes Props Up for Auction Starting Today

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: WatchingHeroes.com NBC is kicking off another round of auctions today and there are plenty of Heroes items up for bid. A portion of the proceeds benefit the United Way. So if you’ve always wanted to own a piece of your favorite show, this is a great way ...

Comics Get Cultural

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: EastWest Archie comics were a staple of my childhood visits to extended family in India. My siblings and I would make weekly visits to the small library on the corner (which was actually a closet-sized space jammed with books that you rented for a fee) and gorge ...

Free Jumper comic preview

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: Onipress.com Click to enlarge     Author(s): Nunzio DeFilippisChristina WeirBrian Hurtt $14.95     Available 2/13   23-page preview!   Genres: Action, Adventure, Suspense Rating: T Pages: 96 Format: Standard ISBN: 978-1-932664-93-5 Diamond Code: DEC07 3826   Book DescriptionA prequel to the upcoming Hayden Christiansen and Samuel L. Jackson feature film from director Doug Liman (Mr. & Mrs. Smith), Jumpscars pulls ...

Crom! “Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures” is Pushed Again!!

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

Original Post here: Snikkkt! Source: Amazon.com Just because I’m on the interview kick… Amazon.com/games: Conan, What is Best in life? Conan: To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentations of their women, oh yeah, and to have this #!@!@@!!@ game finally release! I mean, come on. ...

Statue of Liberty in science fiction stories, movies, and comic books

Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008

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