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Willy Linthout Survives the Year of the Elephant - Part 3
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

Zuda Dissected and Duelling Webcomics
by Richard Pulfer
Richard examines the core of the DC-fueled webcomic competition Zuda and also reviews last month's winner Dual...
Posted on July 04, 2008

Here Be Manga!: An Inter-Review - Part 2
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

ShowBuzz for 07/03
by James Wortman
Keeping you up-to-speed on the latest comic-to-film developments. Today, Christian Bale on The Dark Knight, Hiding in Time, and news on The Goon!
Posted on July 03, 2008

Willy Linthout Survives the Year of the Elephant - Part 2
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

Here Be Manga!: An Inter-Review - Part 1
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

Fast Breaks for 6/25
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

Internet Spandex
by Richard Pulfer
Richard wraps up his examination of capes and cowls in webcomics.
Posted on July 01, 2008

“Wanted:” Dead or Alive?
by James Wortman
This adaptation may offend fans of the Mark Millar series, but as a standalone action film, it delivers.
Posted on July 01, 2008

ShowBuzz for 07/01
by James Wortman
Keeping you up-to-speed on the latest comic-to-film developments. Today: Wanted snags $51 mil, the Hellboy 2 trailer, and... another 300?
Posted on July 01, 2008

Willy Linthout Survives the Year of the Elephant - Part 1
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

Across the DC Universe - Week 7
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

Astonishingly Big Shoes to Fill
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

Wizard World Chicago: DC Nation
by Tonya Crawford
All the announcements, hints and gossip about what's coming up in the DC Universe courtesy of Dan DiDio and company...
Posted on June 29, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: Robert Kirkman Spotlight
by Tonya Crawford
All the convention news from the "Kirkmanverse" including discussion of The Walking Dead, Invincible and the upcoming Marvel Zombies 3.
Posted on June 29, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: Anime for Comics Fans
by Tonya Crawford
Anime Insider's Summer Mullins was on hand to suggest genre-specific Anime choices for traditional comic book fans. Prepare to be enlightened...
Posted on June 29, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: DCU - The Crisis is Here!
by Eric Lindberg
Red skies. Worlds in peril. It’s crisis time once again in the DC Universe…
Posted on June 28, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: Cup O’ Bendis
by Eric Lindberg
Marvel fans got a nice big helping of Brian Michael Bendis (as well as some sandwiches) at this year’s Chicago convention.
Posted on June 28, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: Disney’s Kingdom Comics
by Eric Lindberg
Fans were given the keys to the Kingdom as Ahmet Zappa and Christian Beranek laid out their business plan for Disney’s new comics line.
Posted on June 28, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: Devil’s Due – The Pop Culture Zone
by Eric Lindberg
The devil got his due as DDP revealed their newest projects in both comics and pop culture merchandising.
Posted on June 28, 2008

Strike Out with Union of Heroes
by Richard Pulfer
Can a live-action super-hero webcomic work? Richard finds out in the penultimate review of online super-hero comics.
Posted on June 27, 2008

Wizard World Chicago: Bendis vs. Johns
by Eric Lindberg
The titans of Marvel and DC clashed as they (and a few special guests) weighed in on various issues facing the comics industry today.
Posted on June 27, 2008

A Knight to Remember
by James Wortman
Before The Dark Knight hits theaters on July 18, the Caped Crusader ventures to DVD in Batman: Gotham Knight.
Posted on June 26, 2008

Mighty Week of Marvel #3
by Tony Ingram
After a quiet couple of weeks in the Marvel Universe, this time around there’s so much going on it’s hard to know where to start! First up: more Skrulls!
Posted on June 26, 2008

Hell's Belle
by Tony Ingram
She's a former model, the Son of Satan's ex-wife and now Alaska's one-woman Initiative team! BF speaks to Kathryn Immonen about Patsy Walker: Hellcat...
Posted on June 26, 2008

Dicy Dasien
by Richard Pulfer
Richard tackles the distinctly hilarious Dasien as his examination of the super-hero genre in webcomics continues...
Posted on June 25, 2008

An Appointment with Mr. Terror
by Steve Kanaras
Marvel's rotting assassin recently made a return under the Marvel MAX imprint and Broken Frontier takes a look at the collected Terror Inc.
Posted on June 25, 2008

Fast Breaks for 6/18
by The BF Staff
Capsule reviews for June 18 including Anna Mercury #2, Charlatan Ball #1, DMZ #32, Kill All Parents #1, RASL #2 and Ubu Bubu #2.
Posted on June 24, 2008

Previews Picks: August 2008
by Lee Newman
Lee's back with the creme de la creme of your local shop's current catalog.
Posted on June 23, 2008

Across the DC Universe - Week 6
by Andy Oliver
Project M rears its ugly head as we look back on past incarnations of this super-soldier program. Join us for our regular roundup of the week's DC releases...
Posted on June 21, 2008

Get Your FreakAngels On
by Richard Pulfer
Seventeen episodes later, Warren Ellis’ magnum opus is still running strong. BF looks at webcomic FreakAngels...
Posted on June 20, 2008

Mighty Week of Marvel #2
by Tony Ingram
A mixed bag this week in the Marvel U as the Secret Invasion continues on Earth (and elsewhere), while in space, a mystery begins to unfold for the cosmic heroes.
Posted on June 20, 2008

BPRD - Hopping Mad!
by Jan Rosenfeld
With the release of BPRD: War on Frogs #1 last week BF looks back on this important part of the Hellboy universe and the reasons for the Bureau's popularity.
Posted on June 19, 2008

Overloading Crossoverlord
by Richard Pulfer
Is the world of webcomics ready for a crossover? BF looks at Crossoverlord as the heroes of five online features come together...
Posted on June 18, 2008

Fast Breaks for 6/11
by The BF Staff
Capsule reviews for June 11 including The Voyages of SheBuccaneer #1, Booster Gold #10, Green Lantern Corps #25, Chuck #1 and Titans #3.
Posted on June 17, 2008

Baccalaureate for Byron: An Inter-Review - Part 2
by Dave Baxter
Continuing our chat with Karl Christian Krumpholz and in-depth review of his SLG series, “Byron”, now on its second series after a GN collection of the first.
Posted on June 17, 2008

Baccalaureate for Byron: An Inter-Review - Part 1
by Dave Baxter
Take Lovecraft, Mel Brooks adapting, ultimately directed by John Waters, and you get a nearly uncategorizable supernatural comedy. You get Krumpholz’s Byron.
Posted on June 16, 2008

Hulk Smash Expectations!
by James Wortman
Just how incredible is The Incredible Hulk? Broken Frontier takes a look at Marvel Studios' second major summer release.
Posted on June 16, 2008

Mighty Week of Marvel #1
by Tony Ingram
Well, BF already has a column called “Across the DCU”, so it seemed to make sense to have another devoted to what’s occurring in the mighty world of Marvel.
Posted on June 15, 2008

Across the DC Universe - Week 5
by Andy Oliver
Gail Simone returns another sword and sorcery hero to the DCU! We bid fond farewell to a much-loved character... again! And Clark Kent's greatest nemesis returns...
Posted on June 14, 2008

Inside Look: The Voyages of SheBuccaneer #1
by Bill Hughes
Ahoy there me hearties! Heidi and Bill Hughes' bad girl pirate book debuted this week and Bill boards the good ship Broken Frontier to talk about the debut issue!
Posted on June 13, 2008

Pointing at the Guardian
by Richard Pulfer
Richard takes point with Point Guardian, Benjamin Carver's super-heroic webcomic...
Posted on June 13, 2008

Birth of Bracco: An Inter-Review - Part 2
by Dave Baxter
The next great auteur of a new generation—comparable to Frank Miller, Erik Larsen, Doug TenNapel—you may not have heard of Michael S. Bracco, not yet, but you will.
Posted on June 12, 2008

A Shareholder's Report on Evil Inc.
by Richard Pulfer
Richard goes corporate in his review of Evil Inc. More from the super-heroic world of webcomics...
Posted on June 11, 2008

Birth of Bracco: An Inter-Review - Part 1
by Dave Baxter
Breakout talent Michael S. Bracco begins a 7-volume sequel to “Birth”, chronicling the child Novo as he journeys through a world depopulated by war.
Posted on June 11, 2008

Inside Look: Scream Queen #1
by Brendan Hay
Comics creator and The Daily Show staff writer Brendan Hay guides us through the first issue of Scream Queen - Boom!'s new teen slasher love story...
Posted on June 10, 2008

Fast Breaks for 6/04
by The BF Staff
Capsule reviews for June 4 including Detective Comics #845, Jonah Hex #32, Star Trek: Assignment Earth #2, Tor #2 and The War That Time Forgot #2.
Posted on June 10, 2008

The Mechagical World of Lisa A.N.T.
by Richard Pulfer
Richard disassembles Mechagical Girl Lisa A.N.T. in our latest foray into the webcomics arena...
Posted on June 09, 2008

Across the DC Universe - Week 4
by Andy Oliver
The focus is on the temporal chaos of The War That Time Forgot as timelines continue to collide in the DCU. Our weekly roundup of DC events continues...
Posted on June 08, 2008

The Wonderella Stuff
by Richard Pulfer
Richard wonders about Wonderella as his focus on super-hero webcomics turns up a Wonder Woman parody.
Posted on June 06, 2008



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