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Three Word Phrase: Deconstructing Masculinity Through Absurdism

Brilliant new comic takes on the bro

The comics that make us laugh the hardest tend to be the ones with the biggest kernels of truth wrapped up inside. Calvin and Hobbes wouldn't be what it was without its profound philosophical insights, and now the best contemporary cartoonists are re-rendering the world around them in simple, amusing frames. By taking certain social perplexities and putting them in a place where we laugh openly at them, we gain a certain insight as to why people do some of the things they do.

Ryan Pequin's Three Word Phrase does a better job at tackling the institution of the bro than many an extended comic engagement with the subject. You can thinly parody frat boys all you like, but it takes a vicious sense of humor to really get at the core of that hypermasculinity present on college campuses across the country.

Squee: comicdoms inner child

unsung comic from the 90's

While the character of Squee only saw four issues and was collected in “Squee’s Wonderful Big Giant Book of Unspeakable Horrors”, he was nominated for the 1998 Eisner Award.

Squee had his beginnings in Jhonen Vasquez’s comic “Johnny the Homicidal Maniac” which came out from Slave Labor Comics in 1995. Squee was Johnny’s phobia-inflicted neighbor. In 1997, when Johnny finished out his run, Squee began his own 4 issue series. Read more about Squee: comicdoms inner child

Dragon Tales

Spotlight Erik Larsen

One of my very favorite comic book artists is Erik Larsen. He not only impressed me with his writing and drawing ability, but his style and he also is the creator of my favorite title “The Savage Dragon”.

Born here in the tundra of Minnesota, Erik found himself on the west coast where he spent most of his life. He had several comics with a character named “Dragon”. During this period he published a fanzine which got him recognized by Megaton creator Gary Carlson. It was in Megaton where “The Dragon” got his public start. Read more about Dragon Tales

From Comics To Celluloid

When is it too much?

The Silver Screen adaption of comic strips is not a new concept. Since the days of the serials played at the local Bijou kids and adults were glued to the adventures of Dick Tracy, Superman, Flash Gordon, The Rocketeer and Buck Rogers.

Another Zombie Apocalypse in Fumetti

Night Zero: a photo-comic

Bringing together the culmination of comics, photos and zombies; Night Zero delivers a state-of-the-art experience.

Photo comics is not a new thing, in the 1970’s, film companies looked to capitalize on their new releases by issuing what was known as the “fumetti”, or a photo-comic of their movies. Since then, many titles have come out from both movies and original content. Read more about Another Zombie Apocalypse in Fumetti

Remembering Jerry Robinson

On December 7, 2011 Jerry Robison, a driving force in the world of DC Comics passed away at the age of 89.

Jerry Robison entering the world of comics at the age of 17 when he became a comic book background inker and letter in 1939 with the help of Bob Kane, the creator of Batman. By 1940 Jerry Robison was the primary inker of the increasingly popular Batman comic, and he later worked with other influential comic book creators including the creators of Superman. During his first two years working on Batman Jerry Robison played a key role in the development of Robin, Batman’s sidekick, and infamous comic book villain the Joker. In later years Jerry Robison also helped with the creation of the Batman villain Two-Face and Alfred Pennyworth, the butler of Bruce Wayne. Read more about Remembering Jerry Robinson

Too Many D@mn Universes

How Many Realities Can Your Brain Handle?

When I was a kid I loved a few comic books. I collected Superman, Batman, and the X-men. I was comfortable with the story lines, I knew the characters as if they were friends of mine.

Then, DC Comics decides to kill Superman. Not only do they kill him, but they kill him violently leaving every fan of the red and blue icon in a state of panic and sadness. This was, after all, a character that we all grew up with. Spawned television shows, movies, action figures. He was a household name. Read more about Too Many D@mn Universes

Monthly Releases that Are Worth the Wait

I look forward to the beginning of the month for one reason… The publication of my favorite monthly comic books! For years I refused to read monthly comics because I hated waiting three or more months for a story arc to reach a conclusion. In 2004 a certain zombie comic showed me that some monthly releases are worth the wait. While I still prefer comic that are released each week, there are two monthly issued comic books that I will go out of my way to purchase and read.

Comicdom's Unsung Heroes

writer spotlight Terrance Griep

Writers barely ever get to see the limelight in the comic book world and if one were to peek into the life of a writer they may be amazed at where some of your favorite storylines came from.

Enter: Terrance Griep. Read more about Comicdom's Unsung Heroes

Avenging Spider-Man #1 Debuts

After Marvel Comics announced the upcoming publication in June 2011 I found myself counting the days until the official November 9, 2011 release date. With storylines written by Zeb Wells, I was sure Avenging Spider-Man would become one of Read more about Avenging Spider-Man #1 Debuts