Comic Book Resources
More on CBR! And a bio!
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book Resources, University of Michigan PressCommentHey, wow, it's time for an update, right? Overdue, even. As my own comics projects are clicking along, I've had some opportunities for awesome interviews at Comic Book Resources:
BEHIND BUFFY SEASON 9: Andrew Chambliss Discusses Buffy's Choice
BEHIND BUFFY SEASON 9: A "Slayer, Interrupted"
EXCLUSIVE: Scott Allie Talks Buffy's Big Changes
Three interviews about recent developments in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 9," the comic book continuation of the show. (There was also a Season 8, if you missed it. Big changes for Buff, read the comics before you read my interviews.
Douglas Rushkoff Levels Up in "A.D.D."
Douglas Rushkoff is brilliant. Here's us talking about the big ideas behind his new comic.
Gene Yang Plots the Next Stage of "Avatar: The Last Airbender"
Gene Yang is a fantastic, award-winning cartoonist. He's been tapped to continue "Avatar" in comics.
Furman Restores the Marvel "Transformers" Continuity
"Transformers" was my first comic, and I still remember where I was when I read the final issue. So this was cool.
EXCLUSIVE: Evanier Writes "Garfield" for BOOM!
Garfield goes from comic strips to comic books!
EXCLUSIVE: Roger Langridge Scraps with "Popeye"
As does Popeye!
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BUT WAIT! THERE'S MORE!
Here's a brief profile of me in the Michigan Record, a the faculty/staff publication of the University of Michigan:
University Press’ promotions coordinator explores comic writing
San Diego Comic-Con!
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentSo, the big dance is now behind us, all of my articles have been turned in and nearly all of them have posted at CBR. Many of them, though, were done live, which can be tricky but does have the benefit of being entirely finished within the space of an hour. Good times! Personal highlights of the show including interviewing Torchwood actors John Barrowman and Eve Myles, seeing Cowboys & Aliens director Jon Favreau DJ, and of course staying up til obscene hours with some amazing friends and colleagues. Here are a few things I worked on:
The Rapid Rise of "Womanthology"
CCI: DC's Thursday "New 52" Panel
CCI: Roberson Beams Up "Star Trek/Legion of Super-Heroes"
CCI EXCLUSIVE: IDW Announces Wally Wood Artist's Edition and More
Doctor Who, Congress of the Animals, and a bit extra
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentThought I'd catch up by linking a few recent highlights from CBR. I especially enjoyed speaking with Tony Lee about the Doctor's adventures in football, and of course Jim Woodring is always amazing. Lee Scores in "Doctor Who"
Woodring Chronicles "Congress of the Animals"
Enterprising
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book Resources, University of Michigan PressCommentRecently began a new position as a marketing manager with University of Michigan Press, where one of my many responsibilities is to write short blog entries about our authors' accomplishments. Here's my first: ‘The Americanist’ Author Daniel Aaron Awarded National Humanities Medal
Of course, I'm also still writing very regularly for CBR, where I have a new profile. Spent last weekend at the Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo (C2E2), a new-ish convention, where I got to see a number of friends and industry colleagues, and meet a few for the first time. Some fun recent articles:
Busiek, Kaluta, Allred & Cassaday Go On A "Rocketeer Adventure"
C2E2: IDW's "Doctor Who" Goes Digital
C2E2 EXCLUSIVE: "Star Wars: Dark Times" Strikes Back
Ariga Talks "Mega Man Gigamix"
Yo Joe!
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentAmong my recent articles for CBR was press call on G.I. Joe comics—specifically, relating to the death of a very famous character. If you've ever paid any attention to G.I. Joe, ever, you've heard of him. Some other fun stuff in the works, too, including a look at the impending return of "Dark Horse Presents." G.I. Joe Enters the "Cobra Civil War"
Scott Allie Speaks of “The Dead Remembered”
Thom Zahler Returns with “Love and Capes”
McNeil Talks "Finder" at Dark Horse
Suddenly, at CBR...!
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentMy series of year-end interviews with Mike Mignola is now in progress at Comic Book Resources. First three are below: HELL(BOY) ON EARTH: Hellboy in 2010
HELL(BOY) ON EARTH: B.P.R.D. 2010
HELL(BOY) ON EARTH: Beyond the Hellverse
I also spoke with Mark Waid a couple times:
Waid Walks a Mile with "The Traveler"
Waid's First "Incorruptible" Year
And a cool "Process of the Artist" interview with Patric Reynolds, which I understand will soon be reprinted in an issue of the "Let Me In" series:
A Visit to Sony Online Entertainment
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentI recently had a chance to travel to Austin, TX, to play video games all day. Sometimes I love my job. Sony Online Entertainment paid airfare, hotel, and meals for me and some other members of the press to check out their studios and get an early look at "DC Universe Online." Here are some articles that came out of that. Studio Visit
Interview with Game Director Chris Cao
Interview with writer Marv Wolfman
Then, I did karaoke. "White Wedding," "Anarchy in the UK," and Ke$ha's "TiK ToK," which you can imagine was amazing.
Angels and Indies
Comic Book Resources, My FictionCommentThe two biggest publishers I cover had a bit of an unusual crossover when it was recently announced (accidentally) that the "Angel" comics (of "Buffy and Angel" fame) would be moving from IDW Publishing to Dark Horse late next year. So I got to cover that. And some other stuff. The Future of "Angel"
Tischman & Huehner on "Angel's" Finale
Kim Thompson on Translating Manara
Brill on “Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers”
Bryan Talbot's "Grandville Mon Amour"
Jason's "Werewolves of Montpellier"
Also working a lot on scripts, especially Macbeth but also some other ideas that have cropped up. One is a parody of several nursery rhymes, one is a parody of a well-known DC Comics character done using a bunch of nursery rhymes. Possibly this is because my daughter just turned one. Happy birthday Lila!
Post-San Diego Update
Comic Book Resources, ComicsCommentThe madness of San Diego Comic-Con International is complete! Had some good meetings about my Macbeth story and covered a slew of panels. Here are few highlights since the last update: IDW on "Bone" for PSP and More
Felicia Day's "The Guild" Plays Solo
Andy Schmidt's "5 Days to Die"
CCI: Mark Waid on Stan Lee's "Traveler"
Oh, and here's a sample of my Macbeth project with Anna.
Post-convention updates
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentThe new Chicago comic convention, C2E2, was last weekend, I got some fun stories and panel coverage out of that. Also got to meet up with some good people I only see a couple times a year. Notable con stories and previous interviews include: Evan Dorkin and Jill Thompson on "Beasts of Burden/Hellboy"
Dave Gibbons on the "Martha Washington" softcover
Three writers on "Predators" movie tie-in comics
Scott Allie on "Let Me In/Let the Right One In"
Recent CBR articles
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentBringing myself up to date a bit...
The Art of Monsters with Guy Davis
Felicia Day's "Guild" Comes to Comics
Recent CBR Stories
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentLast few weeks have been mad, and as such I've not had time to update this page. But, here's a batch of fun stories about comics:
Dean Haspiel on the ACT-i-VATE Primer
CCI: Gerard Way Part 2: “Killjoys”
Dorkin & Thompson's “Beasts of Burden”
M.K. Perker's Insomnia Café
Lemire on "Essex County" & New Vertigo Work
Harvey Kurtzman: Mad Genius of Comics
Whatever Happened to the World of Tomorrow?
HeroesCon: Longbox Digital Comics
Bryan Talbot Talks “Grandville”
New and Exciting at CBR: Sam Kieth, Nicholas Gurewitch, more
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentSome recent interviews of note at Comic Book Resources: Sam Kieth (creator of The Maxx) discusses My Inner Bimbo.
Rick Geary on “XXth Century Murder: Famous Players”
Judd Winick on MTV's “Pedro” Movie
Gurewitch on Perry Bible Fellowship "Almanack”
These are not only recent favorites, but some of my favorites to date. Sam Kieth is a madman.
CBR Updates: NY Comic Con Edition
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentI returned to New York for the recent convention, and here are a few interviews and live-blogged articles. Saturday Night Live Writers tackle Spider-Man
Meanwhile, at CBR...
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentRecent Comic Book Resources Interviews
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentCBR is where my work most frequently appears. Here are some recent highlights. Scott Meyer on "Basic Instructions"
Professor Jay Hosler on "Optical Allusions"
Live coverage from San Diego Comic Con
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentSome highlights from the recent Comic Con International in San Diego, as reported by me. Liveblogging reports:
Interviews:
Rockne O'Bannon on Farscape Comics
Recent CBR Highlights: X-Men, Allred
Articles and Reviews, Comic Book ResourcesCommentUp to Date
Articles and Reviews, Assoc- American University Presses, Bookslut, Comic Book Resources, Publishers WeeklySince I'm now writing for more outlets than can be conveniently arranged on my portfolio web site, I will now be posting new articles to this blog for easier access and organization. I may also post the occasional random thought—lucky you! In the interest of getting things up to date, below are some classic and recent articles of mine:
For Bookslut:
Review of Ellington Boulevard by Adam Langer
Review of If You Liked School, You'll Love Work by Irvine Welsh
Others linked from my author page.
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For Comic Book Resources:
Interview with Alex Robinson on Too Cool to be Forgotten
Interview with Robert Downey, Jr., on the Iron Man movie.
Interview with Priest on Gunplay
Interview with Anthony Lappe and Dan Goldman on Shooting War.
More available on my author page.
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For AAUP:
MIT Premieres Digital Media & Learning Series
Lobbying for the Humanities: Humanities Advocacy Day 2008
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For Publishers Weekly:
Coming soon...