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Two comics Kickstarters I’m backing
Kickstarter is without a doubt one of the best things to happen to the independent comics industry. There are some publishers out there who will distribute independent comics to comic shops, but they don’t put any money into them—that has …
Happy Birthday Superman!
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Superman is 75 years old today! Don’t let the June cover date fool you, comics often were available months before the date on the cover. There had of course been comics and heroes long before Supes but in many ways …
Just kidding: Apple never had an issue with Saga #12
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So yesterday, I posted about how I was frustrated with Apple for refusing to allow Saga #12 to be sold through the iOS app Comic by ComiXology. I based my blog on the press release from the co-creator of the …
Posted in Apple, comics, ComiXology, iOS
Tagged Apple, comixology, Image, saga, whoopsie
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Apple vs. SAGA and when curation goes too far
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I love an independent, creator-owned comic series called Saga: The cover should tell you everything you need to know. This is a mature science fiction/fantasy comic about a “mixed species” romance, in which a young couple with a brand-new …
She looks good in pants
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Yes boys and girls, the image you’re looking at is one of Supergirl…with pants on. And she looks great, doesn’t she? For those who follow comics, you know that in most cases, female superhero “uniforms” are drawn so as …
Posted in comics, DC Comics, Marvel Comics
Tagged DC Comics, full costumes, Marvel, Superheroines
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Ten Grand from Joe’s Comics
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You probably already know I’m a fan of author J. Michael Straczynski. And last year he announced Studio JMS, his studio for his own (and ultimately other’s) creative output. Part of Studio JMS is Joe’s Comics, his comic imprint published …
Superman and the Homophobic Writer
The United States is a free country. There is nothing stopping a citizen from speaking out in favor of bigotry and homophobia, and giving money to hate groups. However, in a free country, other citizens are also free to make …
Clark and Diana
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For anyone following comic news, you know that DC Comics has generated more than a little buzz by creating a romance between Superman and Wonder Woman. Some longtime fans of the Clark Kent/Lois Lane romance (which was nullified as part …
Posted in comics, DC Comics, Superman, Wonder Woman
Tagged DC Comics, superman, Wonder Woman
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Leaving Megopolis
I think this is the third Kickstarter that we here at Comics Corner have backed. And like the others, this one is worth it. Leaving Megopolis is a creator owned, self-financed and self-published original graphic novel from the team of …
Posted in comics, Gail Simone, Kickstarter
Tagged Gail Simone, Kickstarter, Leaving Megopolis
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Don’t call it a reboot, I’ve been here for years
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My apologies to LL Cool J for borrowing the first line of Momma Said Knock You Out for the title of this rambling. With a slight rephrasing, of course. Anyway, if you’ve been reading my ramblings (or listening to Comics …