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Creator Commentary: Jay Gunn on ‘Surface Tension’ #2
ComicsBulletin~ Welcome to part two of my creator commentary for Surface Tension. Issue One of Surface Tension was primarily concerned with setting up the story. In Issue Two I wanted to change gears...
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On the Advantages of Creating a Simple Comic Book Character
ComicsBulletin~ It can be done. The question is, should it be done? Some writers may balk at the idea. Not me. When it comes to writing I’ve always been tempted to fly in the face of conventional...
View ArticleYou Gotta Read This: The Social Media Trials of Hercules: Queer Erasure and...
ComicsBulletin~ Our own Ray Sonne has an insightful passionate and well-written article over on Loser City about Marvel’s decision to back down from portraying Hercules as bisexual. It’s a great read...
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Best Sports Comics
ComicsBulletin~ Over the years there have been many different kinds of comics, with superheroes obviously being portrayed the most frequently. But how have sports been represented in comics? There...
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Someone Who Deserves Recognition: Remembering Ron Forman
ComicsBulletin~ There can be longtime contributors to the world of fantasy and science fiction who somehow never get not only the notice they may well deserve, but no attention, whatsoever, in the...
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Finding the Place of All-New Wolverine #1
ComicsBulletin~ Comics possess the potential to transport readers literally anywhere. As long as an artist can envision a specific place and has the ability to depict it, that’s where their story can...
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The Vision #1-3: Manifestations of Humanity
ComicsBulletin~ The Vision may be the most honest comic being published by Marvel Comics today, but it’s predicated on a lie. On the second page of The Vision #1 George and Nora, a suburban middle aged...
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Grayson Shows How Superhero Comics Can Still Develop
ComicsBulletin~ For any reader who has never picked up a superhero story before, the genre seems flush with interesting characters, motifs, and tidbits. Even taking into account that superhero stories...
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Why Critics Matter: On The Omega Men, Animal Man, and Trusting a Creator
ComicsBulletin~ I celebrated when DC Comics’ The Omega Men was un-canceled. I had taken quite a liking to that ragtag group of adventurers and criminals and was excited the creative team would be able...
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Huck #1-3: The Kind-Seeming Mockery of the Midwest
ComicsBulletin~ I traveled home to Omaha, NE for my mother’s 50th birthday earlier this year. While out we discussed Darlene, a favorite late aunt, a great aunt in my case although I have never used...
View ArticleMaking Comics Better: Confronting the World of Eddie Berganza and Systemic...
ComicsBulletin~ This past week, people on Twitter finally started talking about Eddie Berganza openly as the much rumored high-level serial harasser employed by DC Comics. Those who know me might have...
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How Representation in Superhero Comics Helped Me with Clinical Depression
ComicsBulletin~ In March 2011, I went to the emergency room because I wanted to commit suicide. My city’s unique laws open the ER up to mental health crises so that people can stay there for up to...
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The Road to Canada Fan Expo
ComicsBulletin~ Every year there are hundreds of Cons in North America, they range from minor to massive. Their guests include celebrities from all genres and their attendees range from the initiates...
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Riding the Lightning with The Flash #1
ComicsBulletin~ Barry Allen debuted in Showcase Vol. 1 #4 (Cover art by Carmine Infantino and Joe Kubert) DC Comics’ Rebirth has seen a new The Flash #1 debut this week from the talents of writer Josh...
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Finding A Meaning in Death: Civil War II #3 & The Vision #9
ComicsBulletin~ Death is a funny thing in the Big 2 books because of its lack of permanence. I have spoken before on the subject. Specifically I had discussed that Marvel/DC’s disregard for death and...
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Iron Man Flirts with the Objective and the Subjective
ComicsBulletin~ It’s pretty standard practice at Marvel Comics for a big name writer on a big name book to write a companion series. Ed Brubaker wrote Captain America and Winter Soldier, Matt Fraction...
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Panels, Patience, and Pain at San Diego Comic-Con
ComicsBulletin~ The curse has been lifted off the city and San Diego Comic-Con aka Comic-Con International aka SDCC aka Sub Diego Comic-Con has come and gone. It ended a few days ago and I would have...
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#ArtCred: Artists Under Our Feet
ComicsBulletin~ Black Panther: A Nation Under Our Feet and Angel Catbird are a pair of recently published comics you wouldn’t likely match together, but they share a surprising amount in common. In...
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The Heavy Hand of Editorial Interference
ComicsBulletin~ Comic books may be a fascinating and unique storytelling medium, but they are also a business. Because of this, it may be upsetting but not too surprising to hear the news of a cold,...
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Heroes in Crisis: The Identity Crisis of Today
ComicsBulletin~ Warning: Spoilers Ahead Tom King’s exploration of superhero trauma, Heroes in Crisis, has come to an end. To say that it has not been without controversy is a bit of an understatement....
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