Image recently released volume one of The Beauty, collecting the first six issues of the comic by Haun and Hurley. It’s a fascinating premise and if you’re into alternate real world stories, this might be for you. Continue reading Comics Cosmos – Beautiful People
Tag Archives: comics
Special Guest Post – Be the Hero
(Submitted by Heather Hopp)
I started reading comics when I was 11 or 12. There were a handful of local shops, maybe 4 or 5, and I would go with my grandpa and frequent them on about a monthly basis. I rotated stores. I was into completely collecting back issues, especially X titles. So many of those owners knew who I was by sight, if not by name. Continue reading Special Guest Post – Be the Hero
Irregular’s Intel – Action Figure Covers
We’ve all seen alternate covers on comic books. They’re everywhere. At one time they were a very rare thing, usually reserved for big issues or special editions. I rarely fell for then. I always viewed them as a big money grab and would not fall to its wiles. Even if a favorite artist produced something really cool, I still denied myself. Continue reading Irregular’s Intel – Action Figure Covers
Best Geeky Finds – DC Bombshells
Last weekend I was reintroduced to a comic series I started reading the first issue of back in October, but was too far behind to find the remaining issues. While I hate to intrude on Vern’s territory, I felt that the digital and print series DC Bombshells is too impressive not to discuss this week. Continue reading Best Geeky Finds – DC Bombshells
Miss Dawn’s Musings – Digging Up the Past
I believe that if you are truly a fan of something, you should gather as much knowledge about it as you can (and, as a fan, you’re going to want to know everything anyway). This is particularly true of comic books characters, especially those with a long history. Sure, you can get origin stories and details on wiki sites or, sometimes, through a publisher’s website. But whenever possible, reading the actual stories is the best way to immerse yourself in the character. Continue reading Miss Dawn’s Musings – Digging Up the Past