The Video Pipeline
At last, Pipeline goes video! Here’s a breakdown of why, how, and what.
Incomplete Translations: Li’l Santa (Petit Pere Noel)
Li’l Santa is one of my favorite series, but more than half of it remains untranslated. This article will lay out the publishing history of the series and the dramatic turn it took after Book Five.
Legends of the DC Universe 3-D Gallery
32 pages of all star art featuring DC’s biggest superheroes of the late 90s. IN 3D! The only weak spot is, er, the 3D effects.
3-D Comics Highlight Strong Storytelling
A 3D comic accents great storytelling in unexpected ways. It’s not just a gimmick!
“Asterix the Gaul”: Collector Volume
Papercutz is producing a new line of “Collector Volume” versions of Asterix. The first one is out now. The good is very good, and the bad is madly annoying to me.
Praise for the Journeyman Colorist
I remember the first colorist I took note of, and it’s not one of the obvious names. He’s also from the pre-Photoshop era.
The Ultimate Guide to Lettering Comics
Nate Piekos took the bull by the horns and wrote The Book on comic book lettering. He did not disappoint.
Want to Build Community In Comics? Keep It IN the Comics!
One thing “Spirou Journal” does very well is something North American publishers have completely forgotten: creating community!
The Mystery of Jack Kirby’s 1960s Marvel Artwork
Jack Kirby’s art is disappearing from the internet. Why? I have an idea. And now, we have an update.
“The Saga of Rex” by Michel Gagné
Michel Gagné’s “Rex” is a visual journey to another world. Mostly silent, Gagne’s storytelling is easy to get lost in, and his art is a joy to behold.