The bi-yearly D23 Expo returned to the Anaheim Convention Center this past weekend, and made a huge splash with the plethora of movie announcements that
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While the Pixar & Walt Disney Animation Studios panel was the highlight of Friday, live action reigned supreme Saturday with a look at the upcoming
Dinosaurs, Giants, and forgetful Fish, oh my! Friday saw the launch of the Pixar & Walt Disney Animation Studios panel, hosted by John Lasseter (CCO
I remember when I was younger, I would feel awesome some days, and not-so-hot others. It really depended on the day or the people I surrounded myself
I’ve personally only cosplayed maybe once or twice during conventions, and I was comfortable the entire time because my outfits were relatively simple. I
When the comic Lumberjanes debuted back in 2014, it was originally meant to be an 8-issue mini-series from BOOM!, created by Shannon Watters, Noelle
There are big things happening over at Heavy Metal Magazine, and not just with Grant Morrison becoming the Editor-in-Chief. The 49th Key by Erika Lewis
It was announced earlier this week that Grant Morrison was taking over as Editor-in-Chief at Heavy Metal Magazine. The iconic magazine, known for its
When it comes to comics journalism, there are plenty of options available to the reader in this day and age. Websites dominate in this fast-paced new
Looking at my own graphic novel library, some books definitely stand out because of the quality of their design. Size doesn’t matter, despite what your
If you don’t even realize you’re reading the word balloons or sound effects in a comic, then the letterer is doing a fantastic job leading you throughout
When coloring, it’s always a good idea to use a scheme that appropriately matches the tone of the comic. One does not color Batman in rainbow attire
For a few years, I covered (pun intended) my favorite comic book covers each week for Bleeding Cool. I enjoyed browsing the new release section at my
Watercolors were always difficult to me. There’s such a finality of it all, that if you mess up coloring one object, it’s all ruined (unless you know how
I recently got back into sketching after an extremely long hiatus, and it feels good creating something from nothing. Am I any good? Hardly, but I’m not
It’s hard being the best at something. Some people struggle for years to be the best artist or writer, putting in countless hours of work for little or no
Today’s category is for Best Writer, one of the major categories of the Eisners. Stories and series start with an idea, and a talented writer is capable
While the American comics scene is highly regarded, it’s always nice to be reminded of what good storytelling sans superheroes and world-shattering events
This past weekend saw the debut of CatConLA, first ever convention for all things cats. Celebrity cats like Lil Bub and Pudge were in attendance, along
This past weekend saw the debut of CatConLA, first ever convention for all things cats. Celebrity cats like Lil Bub and Pudge were in attendance, along
Countdown To The Eisners 2015 – Best Archival Collection/Project—Comic Books (At Least 20 Years Old)
Some readers enjoy the hunt for those older comics from bygone eras to fill their collections, and regain their childhoods. While I grew up reading
Thousands are dying across the world. Sports teams are winning championships. The stock market is rising and falling. But I don’t care about any of that
If I’m really a fan of something, I have no problem buying it twice (or “double-dipping”). This rarely happens nowadays, but take The Umbrella Academy for
When it comes to talking about the Middle East, not a lot of people are thrilled about the subject. And can you blame them? It’s a conversation that may
When I think about the Best Graphic Album-New category, I equate it to the Academy Award for Best Picture. All the nominees have been praised for the past
Sometimes readers want to read a biography or a history book, but don’t necessarily want to look at hundreds of pages of just tiny little words.
One of the things I love most about comic anthologies is the diversity of the content. Anthologies tend to be a mixed bag of stories and art, but in the
The bound & published medium isn’t for everyone, for sometimes it can be constricting for such massive, imaginative ideas when it comes to