Category Archives: Comics & Graphic Novels

Avatar Press coming to Baltimore Comic-Con

Yeah baby.  Love horror comics?  I know I do.  So you know I’m super excited to see that this year’s Baltimore Comic-Con will host Avatar Press!  That’s right.  All the good stuff baby.  Crossed!  Uber!  Extinction Parade!  God is Dead!  … Continue reading

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SPX announces this year’s Ignatz Award nominees!

Summer’s wrapping up; Back-To-School stuff is on store shelves, and did I see pumpkins and bats at the craft store? (Hint: yes.)  So that means it’s time for the Small Press Expo to release it’s yearly crop of top-notch small … Continue reading

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Halloween ComicFest releases preview peeks!

Halloween is just a few months away.  Woot!  And since Halloween ComicFest announced their titles earlier this summer, you’ve had all this time to drool over the possibilities.  Well, those possibilities are a little bit closer now, with previews of … Continue reading

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Best of July in Horror Comics from the Ghastly Awards!

Just a quick few picks from the Ghastly Awards judges.  Except for me.  I’m lazy.  Like the meme says, it’s like regular lazy but I’m wearing a cape.  Even though…. Oh, and now that I’m a judge again, expect a … Continue reading

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Small Press Expo’s 20th Anniversary = great guests!

Dig the indie scene man?  The SPX (Small Press Expo) is where it’s at, for indie comics. It’s the weekend after the big Baltimore Comic-Con blowout, so if you’re a fan o’ comics there’s no need to choose between the … Continue reading

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More guests sign on for Baltimore Comic-Con: Blanch! Lee! Mhan!

Phew. BronyCon was 200% cooler than I thought it’d be. Otakon’s schedule is up. (Guidebook is your Con friend y’all.) But ’tis Con Season, so that means I ain’t done yet — Baltimore Comic-Con has announced even more guests!  I … Continue reading

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Kios Chronicles webcomic coming to bookstores

Webcomics are definitely a great way to get your fix if you can’t get to your local comic-book shop.  I love Crossed: Wish You Were Here and The Eighth Seal myself.  The Kios Chronicles is a newbie to me, but … Continue reading

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Insight Studios Group coming to Baltimore Comic-Con

  More news for you Baltimore Comic-Con junkies!  Local-kids-made-good Insight Studios Group are coming to this year’s Comic-Con!  Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, Allan Gross, Robert Tinnell & Darrenn Canton will all be here to answer questions, sign stuff and generally … Continue reading

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This year’s Harvey Award nominees announced!

Terry Moore.  Mike Norton.  Stefano Gaudiano.  Jeff Stokely.  Ryan North.  Fiona Staples.  Brian K. Vaughan.  David Petersen.   If these names seem like a damn good way to get your comics on, you’d be right.  They’re also among those nominated … Continue reading

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Andy Smith of Adventure Time + an AT variant in Baltimore? Yes!

Sad that you can’t make San Diego Comic-Con? Dying for some kewl to help you get through the crazy heat of summer? Dig Adventure Time? Well honey, you’re in luck; Andy Smith, the artist that creates those crazy awesome images … Continue reading

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