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The Cover Of Saga #34 Belongs In An Art Gallery
He has been around for many Saga adventures, and just happens to be the cutest member of the cast of characters if you ask me. As always Fiona Staples illustrates wonderful, twisted, unique panels, but there is something quite special about this cover We go into this next issue of Saga with the description: "New friends are[...]
What Archie Comics Is Offering On Free Comic Book Day
The first book you'll be able to get on the first Saturday in May is FCBD 2016 Archie #1.   Mark Waid and Fiona Staples reimagine an icon in this special FCBD reprint of the best-selling first issue of Archie! Change has come to Riverdale in the can't-miss kick-off to Archie's new ongoing series! As the new school[...]
Fiona Staples Draws Pirates For Starz
Starz is teasing their upcoming season of Black Sails with art from Fiona Staples The network is tweeting out these images, three so far, and using the art along with some salty language to get folks fired up for the series return Staples has just concluded working on the relaunch of Archie with Mark Waid[...]
Reunited And It Feels So Good: Saga #32 Review
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples, brings us a reunited Marko and Alana Joy to the world! I was sick of suffering, wondering if they'd ever be together again Now that they are, things feel right again Issue #32 follows the duo desperately searching for Hazel, hoping that she's still alive The action that they[...]
I Swear I'm Not LYING: Saga's Lying Cat Statue Taking Pre-orders
It beautifully captures Fiona Staples' seminal take on the unforgettable character. It's initially open for preorders only, and can be found exclusively in the Skybound Shop starting midnight on Black Friday for $75 You can also go through TheSagaShop.com. Admire the beauty below…   Also, heed these words from the master and writer of the series Brian K[...]
Krampus Is Coming To Your Comic Shops Today
With the upcoming Krampus film coming out soon, the prequel comic hit the shelves today from Michael Dougherty, the writer/director behind cult horror hit Trick 'r Treat, Krampus co-screenwriters Zach Shields and Todd Casey and artists Fiona Staples (Saga), Christian Dibari (Hoax Hunters), Maan House (Witchblade) and Stuart Sayger (Bram Stoker's Death Ship)[...]
The Saga Summer Hiatus Is Over And Hazel Is Growing Up: Issue #31 Review
Vaughan, and artist Fiona Staples. It seems like only yesterday that we were watching Alana give birth to Hazel All that we really had from the character was an intense internal dialogue from the future, but what we saw of her was infancy Fast forward to issue #31 and we are in her kindergarten classroom[...]
The Bleeding Cool Top 100 Power List 2015 – 79 To 77
Jason's decisions will shape how Marvel and DC will look… in five years time. Position next year depends upon: Announcing that Rogue Trooper film. Photo by Kendall Whitehouse 78. Fiona Staples (DOWN) Artist on the comic book Saga, Fiona Staples worked on a number of minor titles before exploding on the book with Brian K Vaughan[...]
Brian K. Vaughan Calls Saga #31 "A Perfect Jumping-On Point"
Vaughan (Private Eye, We Stand On Guard) and artist Fiona Staples (Archie, North 40) will launch a new story arc in their three-time Eisner Award-winning sci-fi/fantasy series Saga at the end of this month. Need a little reminder of what happened thus far? Previously, the gang of heroes and anti-heroes was further scattered as uneasy alliances[...]
A Mogul Moves To Riverdale In Archie #3
Tomorrow will see the release of the third issue of the Mark Waid / Fiona Staples reboot of the Archie series It's also the last issue with Staples on art as Annie Wu comes in for issue #4. ARCHIE #3 Something strange is looming over Riverdale—and it's taking the shape of a giant mega-mansion owned by an[...]
A Look Inside The Re-imagined Archie #3
We've got a look here at the third issue of the re-imagined Archie series by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples Joining Staples on the art are Andre Szymanowicz, Jen Vaughn and Jack Morelli Staples also did the main cover with variants done by Ben Caldwell, Cliff Chiang, Stuart Immonen and Andrew Robinson. Something strange is looming[...]
Annie Wu And Veronica Fish To Follow Fiona Staples On Archie
With the successful re-launch of the Archie series by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples, the publisher is announcing that Hawkeye and Black Canary artist Annie Wu will take on the art chores for issue #4 while Veronica Fish will handle issues #5 and #6 Fish gained notice with the release of her promotional image for[...]
Preview Of The Relaunched Archie #2
Here we have a preview for Archie #2 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples with covers by Staples, Howard Chaykin with Jesus Aburto, Erica Henderson, Paul Renaud, Paolo Rivera, and Chrissie Zullo. The new school year continues to bring with it daunting new challenges and interesting changes for the teens of Riverdale High But there's one thing[...]
Is This An Official Secret Wars/Saga Crossover In Siege #3?
Lying Cat is very much a break out character of Bryan K Vaughan and Fiona Staples' Saga, from Image Comics. The Cat even has T-shirts. That get worn by Felicia Day on Supernatural. From today's Siege #3 by Kieron Gillen, Filipe Andrade and Rachelle Rosenberg, we get a familiar cat One of many Known as the Kitty Pride[...]
Prepare Yourself For Pure Genius In Saga #30
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples, Saga #30 has it all So you'll probably remember how tortured and heartbroken we all felt way back at the end of issue 19 when we saw this image below and Hazel's narration "This is the story of how my parents split up." From that moment, the shit literally[...]
SDCC '15: The Comixologist Traveling Podcast Party
by Mike Sangregorio Thursday midday saw the first live installment of comiXology's podcast, "The comiXologist." Held at SDCC, though off-site at the San Diego Central Library, co-hosts Kara Szamborski and Matt Kolowski were joined by creator Jen Vaughn (@thejenya). Self described "jane-of-all-trades," with a career in the comic industry in a variety of roles, including a tenure[...]
First Look At The New Archie #1 From Waid And Staples
We have a first look at the new Archie #1 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples This issue has a boat load of covers and exclusives Looks like Archie is going all in on this one. COMIC SUPERSTARS MARK WAID AND FIONA STAPLES REIMAGINE AN ICON! Change is coming to Riverdale in this can't-miss kick-off to[...]
It Just Keeps Getting Better – Saga #29 Is Memorable And Brave
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples, Saga #29 is a heart-pounding, explosive issue.  We've been following the chaotic plot as the characters continue on their three separate paths Last issue I found myself thinking, "Well this must be the climax of it all." Nope Honestly, no one can catch a break Things become incredibly intense for[...]
Archie #1 To Get 17 Retailer Exclusive Covers
Archie Comics is gearing up for their big summer relaunch of Archie #1 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples and in doing so, they have set up to do seventeen exclusive retailer covers so far And the artist being tapped to produce these covers include Jae Lee, Terry Moore, Dave Dorman, Cameron Stewart and a[...]
Chaos And Sadness In Saga #28
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples gives us a happy balance of the three storylines that we are continuing to follow on this epic journey Right off the bat, I'm going to remind you how much of a sucker I am for Lying Cat So, the fact that the issue started off with the illustration[...]
The DC Comic That Will Look Like Saga
And, as ever it looks really great. Fiona Staples with a masterful pen line that the colour then fills, swoops around, explodes from and ends up doing wonderful things on the page that just maked you feel wonderful on the inside as well. So it was a surprise to read the Green Lantern Corps: Lost Army June preview in[...]
Behind The Counter: Archie Comics Cuts Us Out
As they will tell you, Archie Comics prides itself as an "innovative, forward thinking, progressive, relevant and agile" company. So it was with great excitement that our store ordered incredibly heavy on the new Archie #1 from Mark Waid and Fiona Staples Archie "events" always do extremely well for us; it is a misnomer that Archie[...]
Tripping On Fadeaway In Saga #27
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples sends us tripping on the troublesome drug that Alana experimented with many issues ago This time, it's Marko's turn as he tries it for the first time with Miss Yuma When the issue began, I honestly thought that we were witnessing a flashback of a sexual moment between Marko[...]
Worlds Apart, But Still Connected – Saga #26 Tackles A Theme
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples continues this month with an all around legendary issue While I always enjoy Hazel's narration, there was a recognizable theme throughout this installment It basically centers on the idea of children and how when you have one, or interact with one on a normal basis, you are forced to[...]
Long Running Archie Series To End With Issue #666
It will also feature 6 interlocking covers showcasing the Archie characters by Dan Parent. Ending the series makes way for the new Archie #1 by Mark Waid and Fiona Staples The new series will take the classic Archie characters and recreate them into more modern versions. ARCHIE #666 goes on sale 6/3. [...]
Saga #25 Returns With An Explosive Issue
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples is back with an explosive issue #25 All of the characters you've come to know and love are now intertwined in a panic-ridden plot sure to capture your attention As you know from reading the last issue, Hazel, Alana, and Klara have been separated from Marko due to the[...]
Bleeding Cool's 11 Best Comics Of 2014
Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples, letters and design by Fonografiks Brian K Vaughan and Fiona Staples are comic book rock stars A thrilling combination of science fiction and fantasy, Saga continues to be one of the greatest series I've ever read Over the past year, there have been major changes in the feel of the[...]