Back in the late 70s & early 80s, there was some concern within the film industry over cable television. Continue reading Future of the Pamphlet
Tag Archives: comics
Torn Between Two Captains
…Well, three captains, really, but only two are being featured in major movies right now or in the immediate future. Continue reading Torn Between Two Captains
Goodbye, St. Marks
Another East Village icon is fading away, like the glorious spires of the lost city of Atlantis sinking into the ocean, never to be seen by the eyes of man again. Continue reading Goodbye, St. Marks
George Pérez Retires
The gray skies and rain falling against the windowpane feel appropriate as I write this, as George Pérez has recently announced his retirement due to health issues. Continue reading George Pérez Retires
Stan Lee 1922-2018
We all knew this was coming, yet somehow it doesn’t lessen the sting. Continue reading Stan Lee 1922-2018
Barbershop of Horrors
Full disclosure: I’ve had this one in my back pocket for a while, waiting until the Halloween season to post it because it would be more timely. Continue reading Barbershop of Horrors
Norm Breyfogle 1960-2018
Not again. Continue reading Norm Breyfogle 1960-2018
Russ Heath 1926-2018
There’s this myth about the comics industry that its history is filled with hacks. And while it does have its share of hacks (as every industry does), I think it has a better batting average than most. Continue reading Russ Heath 1926-2018
Gary Friedrich 1943-2018
I covered Marie Severin last time. Now it’s Gary Friedrich’s turn. Continue reading Gary Friedrich 1943-2018
Steve Ditko 1927-2018
I’m getting really sick of writing these. Continue reading Steve Ditko 1927-2018