Category Archives: Comics & Graphic Novels

Luc Besson’s “Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets” to give away tie-in comic during Free Comic Book Day!

As the heavily buzzed film Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets is based on the French comics series Valerian and Laureline, I’m stoked to hear that this year’s Free Comic Book Day is giving away a movie tie-in … Continue reading

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Con News: Baltimore Comic-Con’s “Spring Fling” welcomes Chris Ivy

More info on BCC’s Spring Fling – and it looks like it’s gonna be pretty darn cool. Chris Ivy has been doing great work on Army of Darkness, and has been inking up some great series, like Wolverine, Ghost Rider, … Continue reading

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Con News: Baltimore Comic-Con is throwing a FREE “Spring Fling”!

As “a thank you to our fans”, the Baltimore Comic-Con is coming our way in April for a mini-gathering o’ awesome. They’ll be rockin’ it old school with a real comic-book gathering! And they’ve got some great guests stopping by … Continue reading

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Award Season: The 2016 Ghastly Award nominees!

It’s that time of year again!  Time to check out the nominees for this year’s Ghastly Awards, that honors excellence in horror comics.  And while I may be biased* it’s a really amazing crop. The only problem with this year’s … Continue reading

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Marvel Studios & Benedict Cumberbatch launch “Marvel Studios Hero Acts”

A part of the Doctor Strange IMAX Exclusive Look last night was a bit of information on how fans could work with Marvel on a new charity endeavor…and look cool doing it. Marvel Studio Hero Acts will donate FIVE BUCKS … Continue reading

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Con News: Small Press Expo Library Gift Program of 2016 goes to Richmond!

I love Richmond.  I love comics.  And Small Press Expo has bundled ’em up into a happy little nice time.  Small Press Expo has always had charity in mind, but their Graphic Novel Gift Program is larger in scope, and … Continue reading

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Con News: #BCC2016 Day 2

Phew – Saturday was crazy!  Crazy full of awesome cosplayers, cool panels, and tons of DIY tips and tricks.  I even caught a Haunter!  (What?  It’s been my White Whale for a while now.  Next?  I’m coming for you, Pikachu…)  … Continue reading

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Awards News: 2016 Harvey Award Winners – full list!

It’s that time of year kiddies; time to see who nabbed Harvey Awards! The nominee slate was pretty amazing, so it’s no surprise that the winners are top-notch. Saga led the night with four wins, and March: Book Two grabbed … Continue reading

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Con News: #BCC2016 Day 1

The first day of a con is always pretty chill.  Most folks wait to grab their flash-est cosplay ’til the weekend, when more folks can partake of the awesomeness.  Many con-goers can’t take the day off, and end up skipping … Continue reading

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Con News: “March” creators Aydin and Powell come to SPX

The award-winning March series is incredible.  If you haven’t read it yet, go do it now.  I’ll wait. In the meantime, synopsis! The March trilogy is a black and white graphic novel trilogy about the U.S. Civil Rights Movement, told … Continue reading

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