Willy Linthout Survives the Year of the Elephant - Part 3 Lowdown - by Bart Croonenborghs In this final part Willy Linthout goes into the differences in the European and American comic markets and his own collection. Posted on July 04, 2008
Here Be Manga!: An Inter-Review - Part 2 Lowdown - by Dave Baxter Forget manga done by western creators—a new art form, versed in eastern sensibilities but Darwinian-ly its own new thing, emerges in Naniiebim’s “Mephistos”. Posted on July 03, 2008
Convention Picking Season Delusions of Grandeur - by Tyler Chin-Tanner Conventions are getting more diverse, so how can you tell which ones are worth it and which ones would be a big mistake? Posted on July 03, 2008
Fast Breaks for 6/25 Lowdown - by The BF Staff Capsule reviews for June 25 including Avengers: The Initiative #14, Daredevil #108, FX #5, New Avengers #42, 1985 #2, No Hero #0 and Vix #1. Posted on July 02, 2008
Here Be Manga!: An Inter-Review - Part 1 Lowdown - by Dave Baxter A gorgeous blend of coffee-table art book and true blue manga, BF had the chance to read the first work by newcomer “Naniiebim”—the evolution of manga starts here! Posted on July 02, 2008
Willy Linthout Survives the Year of the Elephant - Part 2 Lowdown - by Bart Croonenborghs After a moving journey, chronicling his emotional states in a GN, we talk to Willy about exploring the North American market with his comic about his son's suicide. Posted on July 02, 2008
A Bit of Kid-Friendly Magic Guiding Lines - by William Gatevackes The story of Billy Batson and Captain Marvel lends itself to DC’s kid-friendly Johnny DC line. Now, the creator of the charming Herobear series unites the two. Posted on July 01, 2008
Astonishingly Big Shoes to Fill Lowdown - by William Gatevackes It’s the changing of the guard this week, as Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi take over the reins of Astonishing X-Men. And they have pretty big shoes to fill. Posted on June 30, 2008
Across the DC Universe - Week 7 Lowdown - by Andy Oliver The New Gods may be returning in Final Crisis but this week so does another, obscurer, Kirby Kreation. Join us for our regular roundup of DC events. Posted on June 30, 2008
Willy Linthout Survives the Year of the Elephant - Part 1 Lowdown - by Bart Croonenborghs The Frontier interviews Belgian artist Willy Linthout who talks with an open heart about the sudden death of his son and transforming this experience into a GN. Posted on June 30, 2008
New Youngblood Series Collected Image Comics is collecting the first four issues of the new Youngblood series in Youngblood: Focus Tested Posted on July 04, 2008
Sneak Peeks - Image Comics 7/9 Image Comics offers up early looks at next week's titles including Strange Cases #4, Cemetery Blues Vol. 1 & Wildguard Insider #3 Posted on July 03, 2008
Invincible #50 Gets Reprint Even with all-time high initial sales leading to a series record print run, Invincible #50 has sold out at a distribution level and a second printing is on the way. Posted on July 03, 2008
Dabels Adapt Butcher's Storm Front The Dabels follow up Welcome to the Jungle with adaptation of Jim Butcher's Storm Front. Mark Powers and Ardian Syaf form the creative team. Posted on July 03, 2008
Conan The Cimmerian #0 by Lee Newman Conan wants to go home, but will the savage warriors in front of his destination let him? Posted on July 04, 2008
Good-Bye by Lee Newman Yoshihiro Tatsumi wrote about Japan and its people at a crucial time in their history... Posted on July 04, 2008
The Walking Dead #50 by Lee Newman Where we find Carl facing life in a world full of zombies all by his lonesome... Posted on July 03, 2008
Billy Batson and the Magic of Shazam! #1 by Lee Newman ...it's the story of a boy named Billy who was busy raising his little sister, they both had magic powers... Posted on July 02, 2008
Thor: Reign of Blood by Steve Kanaras Thor: Reign of Blood boldly creates new Norse myths featuring Marvel's version of the Gods. Posted on July 01, 2008
why it's cool: Warren Ellis and Simone Bianchi might have the most difficult job of all. This week, they take residence as the creative team of Astonishing X-Men. They are only going to be measured up against.. [read more]
"There are highs, lows, funny moments, and the last few pages contain some of the most graphic violence I’ve seen JRJr illustrate in his career." - Dan Cole on Kick-Ass #3
Warren Ellis\' best series at Avatar is:
Wolverine #66
Mark Millar and Steve McNiven—who last teamed for the monumental Civil War—bring us the most important Wolverine story of the 21st Century. Nobody knows what happened on the night the heroes fell. All we know is that they disappeared and evil triumphed and the bad guys have been calling the shots ever since. What happened to Wolverine is the biggest mystery of all. For 50 years, no one has heard hide nor hair from him…and in his place stands an old man called Logan. Get ready for the ride of your life!
