KC COLUMN: A Lighter Touch


The Avengers

The Avengers



KC Carlson looks at the modern superhero movies including The Avengers. There may be minor spoilers if you haven’t seen the movie yet, but c’mon, you’ve seen the movie, right?

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10 THINGS I LIKE ABOUT JULY 2012 COMICS


The Judas Coin

The Judas Coin



KC Carlson looks at books in the new Previews including DC’s The Judas Coin, Marvel’s Captain Marvel, and TwoMorrows’ Marie Severin: The Mirthful Mistress of Comics.

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KC COLUMN: HOW MUCH IS THAT HUCKLEBERRY HOUND IN THE WINDOW?


Archie's MadHouse #12

Archie's MadHouse #12



KC Carlson talks about the fun of collecting kids comics and how it’s different from collecting superhero comics.

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KC COLUMN: 10 THINGS I LIKE ABOUT JUNE ’12 COMIC BOOKS


Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1

Before Watchmen: Minutemen #1



KC Carlson looks at books in the new Previews including DC’s Before Watchmen, Top Shelf’s Leauge of Extraordianry Gentlemen Vol. III: Century #3, and Titan’s Alien: The Illustrated Story.

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KC COLUMN: JOSIE AND THE DeCARLO FAMILY


This fashion page shows off Josie’s famous hairstyle, adapted from Josie DeCarlo’s actual hairstyle at the time. Also note artist Dan DeCarlo showing off his illustrative fashion style in both this and the Melody page below. From She’s Josie #4, Nov. 1963.

This fashion page shows off Josie’s famous hairstyle, adapted from Josie DeCarlo’s actual hairstyle at the time. Also note artist Dan DeCarlo showing off his illustrative fashion style in both this and the Melody page below. From She’s Josie #4, Nov. 1963.



KC Carlson on the passing of Josie DeCarlo and her impact on comics.

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KC COLUMN: Reading Comics and the Sticky Factor


One of KC's childhood comics that stuck to his brain. He also still owns the vinyl album of the same name. (Four Color #1141)

One of KC's childhood comics that stuck to his brain. He also still owns the vinyl album of the same name. (Four Color #1141)



There are a number of criteria people use is judging a good comic book. KC Carlson suggests a new one – The Sticky Factor. What is it? Read on and find out!

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KC COLUMN: LISTEN, BUD, HE’S GOT RADIOACTIVE BLOOD!


Amazing Spider-Man: Big Time

Amazing Spider-Man: Big Time



KC Carlson has really been enjoying Marvel’s Amazing Spider-Man and let’s you know why he thinks you should be reading it, too!

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KC COLUMN: SPIDERS POURING OUT OF LIGHT FIXTURES. ALSO, WATCHMEN RETURNS


Sugar & Spike. One of KC's favorite comics.

Sugar & Spike. One of KC's favorite comics.



KC Carlson on the connection between comics and illness. Plus, Before Watchmen!

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KC COLUMN: Mutant Archeology (or “I’m HOW FAR behind?!?”)


New X-Men by Grant Morrison

New X-Men by Grant Morrison



KC Carlson has decided he wants to get caught up with Marvel’s Mutants. Where to begin?

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KC COLUMN: Looking Forward (or Not Looking Forward?)


Avengers Vs. X-Men

Avengers Vs. X-Men



KC Carlson takes a look ahead to comics in 2012.

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