Monthly Archives: June 2009
Alphabets of Desire: Playing Tag.
(Alphabets of Desire copyright Alan Moore and Todd Klein.) Welcome to the second chunk of examined text from Alphabets of Desire. Our introduction gives the details of its creation, now we are trying to understand the meaning of the piece. Today’s … Continue reading
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Upper Deck And Marvel Comics Are Joining Forces Again!
It is the news we have all been waiting for, and it is official. Upper Deck will continue to produce the highest quality trading card games in the world using the most spectacular characters in the universe. “We are … Continue reading
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Sunday Mandala: Tributes and Remixes.
What a fanglorious Sunday morning this is. Basking in the glow of one human masterpiece reinterpreted by another artist. If you open your ears all the way, you can hear countless cover versions and re-mixes of Michael Jackson’s exquisite catalog … Continue reading
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I Was There The Day Michael Jackson Bought This At The Mall.
One Saturday five years ago I was waiting tables at TGI Fridays at the upscale Aventura Mall in Miami when the whole place exploded. People were running full speed from every store, helicopters were circling, and time seemed to stop. … Continue reading
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Joe Quesada Confession: He Loves Squirrel Girl.
We have breaking news. Minutes ago on comicbookresources.com, Joe Quesada, the Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics, admitted to an enduring adoration of our favorite hero: “I’ve always wanted to do a Squirrel Girl miniseries or a Squirrel Girl event… … Continue reading
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Alphabets of Desire: Sorting It Out.
(Promethea copyright DC Comics.) Welcome to the first installment of our extended analysis of Alphabets of Desire. Yesterday we broke ground with a thorough introduction, which includes the full glory of the piece. Today we take on the first chunk … Continue reading
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Michael Jackson: Rehearsal For Eternity.
Some of us count our points in life by how many people get deeply blissed by our existence. Michael Jackson may be the all-time winner in that category. His music will live forever in more hearts than any other. Godspeed.
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Alphabets of Desire: An Introduction.
(Alphabets of Desire copyright Alan Moore and Todd Klein.) Alan Moore is one of the loudest bulbs in the human lightshow. Todd Klein gets my vote for Best Comic Book Lettering of All Time. Together, they are sublime. The series of … Continue reading
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Marvel Masterpieces: Squirrel Girl.
What a beautiful little day this is. First I found that original drawing of Squirrel Girl by Katie Cook on a Marvel Masterpieces Sketch Card. Then I got permission to start an expansive new project with one of Alan Moore’s … Continue reading
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Johnny Depp’s Mad Hatter Exposed.
In less than one year, Tim Burton’s Alice in Wonderland will hit theaters. Today you get the first studio photograph of Johnny Depp as The Mad Hatter. Curiouser and curiouser…
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X-Babies Intense.
That is not an official Marvel Comics drawing of the X-Babies. Unfortunately. Eddie Lee draws them intensely.
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The X-Babies Are Back.
HeroesCon in Charlotte, North Carolina was the scene for some pretty stunning revelations. None of them tops this. The X-Babies are back. Marvel Comics announced a new four-issue mini-series starring the ultimate in Costumed Chibi. Check this out. Gregg Schigiel … Continue reading
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