Delayed Items for the Week of January 7, 2011
These items are going to be showing up later than expected.
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.
Fifth Degree: Previews #258
by Josh Crawley
This is how much I care; I have a column ready to go for you to read on our blog even when I’m on vacation!
Before I get into the goods this month, I noticed something interesting this month. Page 260 of Previews has an ad for GG Studio. While I like the look of the art, their website – www.ggstudiodesign.com – doesn’t appear as easy to navigate as I’d like, which seems like an ill omen (as a very short-lived publisher) to me. I welcome being proven wrong, though.
Ame-Comi Heroine Series: Jade PVC Figure
I wish the goofy flared-open legs were the end of a skirt, and not leggings; oh well.