3D 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.
New Translation Tech Available
The Safari web browser has a new translation tool that Chrome, surprisingly, still doesn’t.
Blowing a Deadline, Learning Lessons
I missed an opportunity to have a chance for a pretty cool comic artist to draw a story of mine. Here’s what I learned, and how it might inspire a new project. Maybe.
“Asterix Generations” In English!
Papercutz is bringing an Asterix art book to America! And the credits list is astounding. So why am I concerned?