The Quality Companion
The Quality Companion stockpiles an embarrassment of riches for the serious comics fan.
Tag: Alter Ego
Marvel Comics in the 1960s
Pierre Comtois breaks down the first ten years of Marvel into three phases and the comics that epitomize them in his Field Guide.
Captain Action
This new tome from Michael Eury brings back Matthew Moyer’s childlike sense of wonder even better than a real, live Captain Action plastic figurine would. No mean feat.
Collected Jack Kirby Collector Vol. 7
The four issues collected in Twomorrows latest Jack Kirby Collector are packed with interviews, pseudo-scholarly/analytical pieces, and metric tons of artwork from comics’ favorite “working-class kid from the Bronx.”
Kirby Five-Oh: Celebrating Fifty Years of the King of Comics
All hail the King! Matthew Moyer finds Jack Kirby’s comics legacy well-preserved in this pair of retrospectives from Twomorrows Press.
Rough Stuff
Bruce Phillips gets his fingertips all inky poring over the latest Rough Stuff.
Comic Book Nerd
After trolling through Comic Book Nerd’s first issue, Matthew Moyer has only one thing to say: “Worst Comic Book Parody ever”. Or was that best?
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Swans
Event Reviews40 years on, Michael Gira and Swans continue to bring a ritualistic experience that needs to be heard in order to be believed. Featured photo by Reese Cann.
Eclipse 2024
FeaturesThe biggest astronomical event of the decade coincides with a long overdue trip to Austin, Texas.
Midwives
Archikulture DigestSofia and Louise have just graduated nursing school. They have no idea what they’ve signed up for.
Sun Ra
Music ReviewsAt the Showcase: Live in Chicago 1976/1977 (Jazz Detective). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Yusef Lateef
Music ReviewsAtlantis Lullaby: The Concert in Avignon (Elemental Music). Review by Bob Pomeroy.
Cadence Weapon
Music NewsHamilton, Ontario rap artist Cadence Weapon drops Rollercoaster (MNRK Music) today.
Bacon Brothers Premiere “Old Bronco” Video
FeaturesShall I compare thee to an “Old Bronco”? Sure, if thou art The Bacon Brothers.
Dark Water
Screen ReviewsJ-Horror classic Dark Water (2002) makes the skin crawl with an unease that lasts long after the film is over. Phil Bailey reviews the new Arrow Video release.
