Tag: comic
SDCC ’17: What’s in Our Bags? A Look into a Veteran’s Walkaround Gear
We at The Beat are no strangers to conventions. Years of experience have taught us what is and is not necessary to take on our “nerd-orientated” excursions into extreme fandom. More importantly, trial and...
Interview: First Second’s Scott Westerfeld Talks of His Graphic Novel “Spill Zone” and More
First Second, publishers of “great graphic novels for every reader”, have just released today the story of Spill Zone. Written by New York Times bestselling author Scott Westerfeld and illustrated by Alex Puvilland, this...
Is Valiant an Indie? Shamdasani and Simons Discuss
What is an indie comics publisher? NO one seems to have the definitive answer!
San Diego’s Little Fish Comic Studio Is Educating A New Generation of Fans, Artists,...
In recent years, more teachers and librarians are finally recognizing the educational appeal of comic-books. Yes, we the fans have known of their artistry, their (mostly) great writing, and the sheer enjoyment they illicit,...
Valiant to Celebrate 25th Anniversary of “Eternal Warrior” with “Eternal Warrior: Awakening #1”
From the creative writings of Robert Venditti, the one behind Hal Jordan and the Green Lantern Corps., and the artistry of Renato Guedes of Wolverine and Bloodshot Reborn, Valiant Entertainment is excited for the...
WonderCon ’17: News of Comic-Con Expansion Looking Unsure and Sales Floor Preview
Returning to Anaheim this is year is the “fan-loved” WonderCon. For those who attended WonderCon last year, the highly-adored comic convention brought to us by none other than Comic-Con International was temporarily held in...
INTERVIEW: “God Country’s” Donny Cates gets “Bloody-Southern” with His New Vampire Comic, “REDNECK”
Writer Donny Cates (creator of also God Country), alongside artists Lisandro Estherren, Dee Cunniffe, and Skybound Comics, have been hard at work for at their latest work, Redneck. This “Southern-vampire” comic puts a new...
REVIEW: With Only 5 Issues, Is it Already the End for Deadpool the Duck?
When comic creators decide on doing a crossover, it’s pretty much guaranteed that shenanigans will ensue. When Marvel deemed that Deadpool and Howard the Duck should “join forces,” they might have taken that a...
PREVIEW: Body Parts Get Severed and Link Whines in “The Legend of Zelda: Twilight...
The Legend of Zelda franchise has spread its lore far and wide since it’s 1986 Japanese release. Aside from being mistakenly called “Zelda” since the game’s 1987 American release, the protagonist Link is...
REVIEW: Two Capcom Franchises Battle for Supremacy in Street Fighter VS Darkstalkers #0
Arcade fighter fans won’t have a hard time recognizing Capcom’s respective Street Fighter and Darkstalkers franchises. Any and all storylines have been separate at best, surrounding their various video game iterations, cartoons, comics, and...
REVIEW: Adam Rapp and Mike Cavallaro’s “Decelerate Blue” Speaks Truth For Today’s “Go-Go” World
Adam Rapp and Mike Cavallaro’s graphic novel, Decelerate Blue, published by First Second couldn’t have been released at a more opportune time. Dystopian stories are seeing a renewed rise in interest lately, of which...
San Diego Comic Fest ’17: Spotlight on John Semper, Jr. – Talks Spider-Man lore...
John Semper, Jr. holds an ever growing list of credits, ranging from his work as a screenwriter, producer, and story editor. His body of work is mostly invested the in the field of animation,...
