Tag: #comics
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Cool find: Riverdale High
So I think most everyone knows these ‘New Look” stories that briefly lit up the Archie scene in the early 2000s. Very controversial when they came. Fans derided the art as ugly or unnatural, but since they didn’t replace the ‘house style’, the vitriol faded and the readers accepted each exciting new look event for…
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Ian Flynn Interview
Ian Flynn is the writer of many beloved comic boo properties but may be best known for Sonic the Hedgehog. He graciously took the time to answer my questions about Sonic, his writing journey and new works coming out. Enjoy! 1. Who were/are your biggest comic influences? A few that immediately spring to mind are…
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Disney Villains
The Disney princesses may be on all the merchendise, but with the advent of the anti-hero or anti-villain, Disney villains have been having their own rennisance where they get to tell their tragic backstories. Some mroe successfully than others. But who can blame people for wanting more as not only do they try to steal…
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Reading Log 2023
Last year, I read an amazing 500 books so this year it was only reasonable that I reach a little more and try to get to 600. I didn’t. I got to 700 books!! And yes, maybe it’s considered “cheating” if you count those graphic novels and lower grade books that are easy to read…
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Ranking Die Kitty Die
For fans of Arhie comics, Ruiz and Parent put their considerable talent into their personal Kickstarter project Die Kitty Die! This Cheryl-look alike is Kitty Ravencroft, a witch whose adventures have dominated comics for decades. But it seems she has lost her charms and her creator has decided on a great publicity stunt to regain…
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Stephanie Cooke Interview
Stephanie Cooke is the editor/writer of original middle grade graphic novels, ParaNorthern and Oh My Gods! As well as popular franchises as MLP’s Camp Bighoof and Archie: Love and Heartbreak Special. She kindly took the time to answer my questions and divulge her early inspiration, writing process and what’s coming next. 1. What were your…
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Books for Women’s History Month
It’s women’s history month again! And since last year I did a 8 part series of books one can read, I’m just relisting them here. You can search the tags by title or author to check out my thoughts and summaries on them. But basically one could choose to read a book a day for…