Where V. is happy that Nonplayer is back and you should be, too.
Reimagining the Female Superhero
L. had the distinct pleasure of attending a panel with some of the top female comic creators at Special Edition NYC.
MoCCA Art Fest 2014 and Fiona Staples Q&A
Lindsey shares her time at MoCCA Art Fest, complete with a Fiona Staples interview!
Nerd Lunch Podcast with Artist Des Taylor
A regular at our Geek Lunch table, our friend CT talks to talented artist, Des Taylor. Taylor's retro style has a wonderful charm, and his rendering of Lois Lane is one of my favorites. So head on over to Nerd Lunch, check out the podcast and Taylor's art!
Nate Simpson on ‘Nonplayer’ and the art of creative perseverance
In the spring of 2011, “Nonplayer #1” (Image Comics) generated the kind of excitement that independent comics creators dream of. Written and illustrated by videogame concept artist Nate Simpson, the series introduced readers to Dana Stevens, a tamale delivery girl who escapes her mundane reality through the full-immersion online game “Warriors of Jarvath.” The praise … Continue reading Nate Simpson on ‘Nonplayer’ and the art of creative perseverance
G3 Interview: Rob Kelly of ‘Ace Kilroy’
Back in the Mesozoic era, I spent a lot of time reading newspaper comic strips. They were a natural source of entertainment for a kid who already loved comic books, and the Sunday funnies section in particular was a big, colorful treasure box. While I was partial to the more contemporary stuff like Bloom County … Continue reading G3 Interview: Rob Kelly of ‘Ace Kilroy’
Squee! Of the Week: Leia Meets Mucha
Every now and then, we post an image on the blog or our Facebook page that elicits an especially enthusiastic response. Karen Hallion’s La Dauphine Aux Alderaan, an Alphonse Mucha-inspired illustration of Princess Leia, is a recent example. As a Star Wars fan, I’ve see plenty of clever interpretations of the movie’s iconic characters and … Continue reading Squee! Of the Week: Leia Meets Mucha
Exclusive BatWondy by Celina Hernandez
Connecting with writers and artists we admire is something V. and I have enjoyed immensely since starting this blog. They often turn out to be as gracious as they are talented, and artist Celina Hernandez is no exception. Among other things, Celina does the delightful art for Brian Andersen's Reignbow and Dee-Va, and So Super Duper … Continue reading Exclusive BatWondy by Celina Hernandez
Ponies + Superheroes = Delight
Artist Jodi Moisan's pony-superhero mashups are utterly delightful.
Keeping it Ill with Artist John ‘Roc’ Upchurch
The phenomenally talented John “Roc” Upchurch took time out of his busy, working artist’s schedule for an interview with Girls Gone Geek.
