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BC Mag #4: Comics, Music And Mayhem

Bleeding Cool Magazine article by Jim Kuhoric

Music and comics have long been intertwined with artists of both fields being influenced by work crossing over the boundaries of the two mediums. From the early horror works of Alice Cooper and Kiss to current comics by Tom Morello and Gerard Way, the two fields mix like artistic peanut butter and chocolate. And when a creative haven like BOOM! offers one of music's most talented singers and lyricists a chance to delve into comics, you end up with an innovative title that pairs beautiful illustration with a uniquely powerful voice. Say Anything front man, Max Bemis, steps from behind the microphone to the local comic shop with Polarity, a manic depressive trip through the mind of a bipolar artist with latent superpowers. And if the draw of Bemis' distinctive lyrics are not enough to lure you to this project, each issue comes with a free download of an original song available only with the comics. This is music to read the comics to in a way we haven't seen before. In a day and age where big publishers charge $3.99 for scant and thin editorial, Polarity offers the best of both worlds in one exciting package.

Bleeding Cool Magazine had an opportunity to talk with Max Bemis about comics, music, and the mayhem of a life in the spotlight.

You can find the full article in Bleeding Cool Magazine #4 at a comics retailer near you.  Here is the Bleeding Cool Directory of retailers who have shown special support to the magazine and this website. Are you a retailer who would like to be included? Contact us.

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