NBA Finals Class SPUR-latives
June means two things—high school graduation and the NBA Finals. Chris Farago is handing out his Class SPUR-latives to recognize the best & worst thru the lens of peak dynastic San Antonio teams.
Real Ones: Drop Everything. Frank Quietly Drew a Comic.
Each week we cover first issue comics. Mike Cancel catches the latest comics from the best creators including the increasingly rare Frank Quitely comic.
The Dollar Store Superman
One Superman product in particular was inescapable during Superman’s golden anniversary. One thing that could be found in every late night convenience store, department store, mom-and-pop corner store, every flea market, and every video rental place...but didn’t earn a dime for DC Comics or their parent company Warner Bros. Andrew Farago writes about one of the quirkier corner of Superman’s mythos.
Comics from the Ukrainian Front
Frontline sketches, slice of life tales of their daily routine and inspirational images. Cartoon Art Museum Curator, Andrew Farago presents an amazing array of work produced under the harrowing conditions of the war in Ukraine.
Real Ones: “a cute story about a cat, until you notice the severed finger…”
Each week we cover first issue comics. Mike Cancel catches the latest comics from the best creators.
Best Known For?
“Jack Kirby: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle enthusiast” “Raina Telgemeier X-Men writer” “Steve Ditko of Chuck Norries Karate Commando fame” Andrew Farago digs up some fun, unexpected comics that aren’t likely to be the first credits mentioned on our favorite creators’ Hall of Fame plaques.
Real Ones: Does w0rldtr33 match the hype?
Each week we cover first issue comics. Mike Cancel loved a brand new title you may have missed.
Honestly, Art Adams Created Image Comics
Pop a Whitney Houston tape into your Walkman, get an ice-cold Pepsi-Free out of the fridge, rip the sleeves off your best concert t-shirt and let’s take a trip back to the summer of 1986 for the secret origin of Image Comics. It involves someone you don’t normally think of: Art Adams!
Real Ones: Scott Snyder’s Splash
Each week we cover first issue comics. Mike Cancel says Scott Snyder and artist Frances Manapul's CLEAR is a banger. Does it get a super rare 5 Daggers?
How Hardware Made Me WOKE
A young, Black genius whose talents were never fully appreciated by their employers, and who were never given the opportunity to fly. . Like Hardware, Dwayne McDuffie and Denys Cowan used the tools of the people that were keeping them down and took on the entire system, shattering the glass ceiling in the process. Andrew Farago reflects on Milestone Comics.
Real Ones: Lemire’s Latest
Each week we feature brand new first issues, the most important story in a comic book series. Who shines? What issue is going to get you coming back for more. Mike Cancel dives in and features folks you should check out!