Roger’s Comic Ramblings: Surprise Hits
Sandman #1
Westfield’s Roger Ash looks at three surprise hit comics; DC/Vertigo’s Sandman, Frank Miller’s work on Marvel’s Daredevil, and Jeff Smith’s Bone.
Westfield’s Roger Ash looks at three surprise hit comics; DC/Vertigo’s Sandman, Frank Miller’s work on Marvel’s Daredevil, and Jeff Smith’s Bone.
Interview: Mark Waid on Marvel’s Daredevil
Daredevil #1 Cover by Paolo Rivera
Mark Waid talks about his upcoming work on Marvel’s Daredevil
KC Column: Never-Ending Story, Part 3
by KC Carlson
PREVIOUSLY ON NEVER-ENDING STORY (part 1) (part 2): After intense creative experimentation in the early 1970s, superhero comic books largely stuck to the basics by the end of the decade. There were more creative surprises ahead, but for now, comics’ biggest conflicts were behind the scenes, as a failing distribution system, combined with a poor physical product, would force comics to come up with creative solutions to stay alive. Meanwhile, many comic creators were restless, especially the new, younger talent who had been entering the field over the last decade or so. They also wanted better physical presentation for their work, including ever-expanding formats to experiment with — as well as better working conditions and more return for their creativity. Plus, the effects of growing intelligent critique and criticism from a more vocal fanbase would help push creators into even bigger flights of fancy. All of these factors seemed to indicate that interesting times were around the corner as the 1980s began.
Marvel 50% off sale
Right now at WestfieldComics.com, you can find select Marvel softcovers for 50% off cover price. That’s right, your Marvel favorites such as Daredevil, Fantastic Four, Punisher, Spider-Man, the X-Men, and more can be yours at a great price! What are you waiting for? Prices like these won’t last forever!
Beauology 101: Raiders of the Four For a Dollar Box
by Beau Smith
I’m lucky when it comes to being a comic book collector. I was a kid growing up in the 1960’s when, if I kept my comic books and sports cards neat and off the floor, my parents promised not to throw them away. It was a really good deal. I kept my room clean and they let me archive more stuff than any kid should ever archive.
KC Column: Best of 2008
It’s time to do yet another one of these year-end lists with me yammering on and on about which comics I liked this year. But: Best? I’m not sure that I’m really qualified to say, since I read such a small percentage of everything published in any given year and I have this annoying tendency (at least in certain circles) to avoid anything even remotely “artsy”. Not that I don’t like art, but I don’t always know what I like, if you know what I mean.