In memory of the late Darwyn Cooke, Michael Dooley gathers tributes and remembrances by a dozen or so of his associates, friends and admirers from the graphic arts.
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Did Artist Neal Adams Make an Ass Out of Wonder Woman—and Himself?
A recent Wonder Woman cover by Neal Adams has drawn criticism for its steamy and perhaps less-than-empowering depiction of the protagonist. Michael Dooley and Arlen Schumer weigh in.
7 Best Vintage Comics Revelations: A Designer’s Report
Michael Dooley explores the creative and artistic heritage of cartoons and vintage comics from San Diego Comic-Con.
The Multimedia Comics Artist Behind Netflix’s Daredevil
If you’ve been captivated by the bold, atmospheric cinematography of Daredevil‘s first season on Netflix, you might want to seek out the similarly stunning comic book version by Alex Maleev. Series executive producer Jeph Loeb credits Maleev as a key visual influence: “With Alex’s art, we looked at that and said ‘that’s the look...
Avengers (Covers) Assemble!
J.J. Sedelmaier presents his compendium of Avengers comic book covers.
Stubborn, Aggressive, Positive: An Interview With Neal Adams
Legendary artist and writer Neal Adams talks creators' rights, social issues in art and—of course—comics, sans filter.
A Designers’ Guide to Comic-Con’s Hidden Pleasures
Why should designers spend their time at comic book conventions? Find out in this comic-con guide.
Art for Comics and Storyboards: What’s the Difference?
Comics expert Michael Dooley talks with acclaimed visual artists Trevor Goring and Aaron Sowd about the process of creating storyboards and comics - across print to digital media.
The Advertising Power of Comic Book Artists
In the early part of the twentieth century the first American cartoonists were the superstars of their times. Their work was received by an adoring audience, they earned lucrative contracts and toured the country to give chalk talks to a welcoming public. Richard Felton Outcault’s “Yellow Kid,” Bud Fisher’s “Mutt and Jeff,” Rudolph Dirks’s...
WonderCon: My "4 Highlights" List
Southern California got a taste of WonderCon for three days last week, while its usual venue, San Francisco’s Moscone Center, is being spruced up. Those who expected another San Diego Comic-Con will have wondered where the monstrous comics, film, and toy company display booths and crushing crowds were. But this one’s on a more...