I finally got current on my Marvel NOW reading and did a survey of Marvel books.  Also, please check out the convention calendar with the major comic cons coming up over the next year and check out a con in your area.  Drop me a note if I’m missing any and I’ll get them added.  […]

The Outliers Chapter 1 by Erik T. Johnson It’s both the tone and the style that really intrigues me, for it appears raw and sporadic upon first glance. As soon as the eyes have had a chance to take it all in, sure enough shapes and beings start to emerge from what was once thought […]

Welcome to this week’s ComicSpectrum Newsletter, feel free to forward to your friends! I got to thinking about why I like indie books so much and came to the conclusion that “Marvel Made Me Do It” way back in the 1970s.  Check out my Blog this week and let me know what you think.   […]

Breath of Bones: A Tale of the Golem #3 by Dave Wachter Clayface wishes he was this cool looking! The glorious coloring and texture of the golem front and center really allows the audience to observe every rock, root, and detail as it plays off the black and white background. Just look at the size […]

Welcome to this week’s ComicSpectrum Newsletter! My “collection story” is starting to hit the news.  Story got picked up by the Daily Mail Online in the UK and CBR’s Robot6.  I’ve gotten e-mails/Facebook messages from a number of folks in the UK & Ireland who saw the article in their local paper. I finally finished […]

The Manhattan Projects #13 by Jonathan Hickman Glad to know that several pairs of Vans checkered slip-ons were recycled into making this cover. It’s not entirely checkered, which makes the overall design that much more intriguing and appealing. Is there a pattern, or is it all just random? If there is a method to Hickman’s […]

2000AD Prog 1843 by Carl Critchlow I just love the annoyed look on Dredd’s face, as if being pulled-under by giant tentacles is a regular occurrence for him. He’ll dive in begrudgingly, but he can’t deal with the situation for too long because Project Runway is on at 9 and he forgot to record it. […]

Red Hood and the Outlaws #22 by Guillem March Ah yes, the classic Yin-Yang pose with an added dash of sex appeal. I enjoy Starfire’s painted hair style, for the flames really blend well together as she propels upwards. The shine on her outfit also works very well, for its sleek and reflective properties really […]

Batgirl #22 by Alex Garner B-but, Batgirl doesn’t kill! Right? Everything I thought I knew is a lie!!! All red herrings aside, I enjoyed this cover immensely thanks to Garner’s radical-looking painted style. The armor and bat gauntlets are incredibly vibrant, and the bloody outline of the body doesn’t bode well for someone in this […]

Hawkeye #11 by David Aja Now either this dog is a stone-blooded killer, or he just accidentally walked through some raspberry jam. Having a Labrador myself, I would not be surprised whatsoever if it was explanation number two. Again with Aja, it’s the simple things that really speak volumes when illustrating a cover with little […]