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FUN: Graphic Novel, Crossword History, Puzzling Mystery
If it’s a nearly 300-page graphic novel about the history of crossword puzzles, and it’s titled Fun, then it better be pretty damn entertaining. And yes, Italian artist Paolo Bacilieri delivers the fun, both narratively and visually.
How Frank Miller’s Sin City Got the Deluxe Treatment
Sin City enthusiasts can indulge in the next best thing to owning the original art with Sin City: The Hard Goodbye Curator’s Collection.
Arlen Schumer’s VisuaLectures: Where Comics Scholarship Meets Design Showmanship
Arlen Schumer is known for delivering powerful, energetic and entertaining "VisuaLectures." Explore a preview of his latest about Jack Kirby.
A Designer’s Visual Guide to Comic-Con’s Eisner Awards Nominees
Discover the next legends from the comics world the Eisner Awards nominees at San Diego Comic-Con 2017.
The New Design Frontiers of Darwyn Cooke’s Comic Book Art
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.
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 Artists 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.