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Comics and American politics: Life imitates (the business of) art

November 27, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Russ Dobler America is a fractured place. I should know, I live there. This month’s presidential election shocked many, and illustrated that views of the nation and where it is and should be headed are much more divided … Continue reading Comics and American politics: Life imitates (the business of) art

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End of the Earth: YEG comic satire at its finest

November 23, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Cheryl Cottrell-Smith If you live in Edmonton, you know this already: our city can be great, and it can be ridiculous. We have the AGA, the Muttart, and food and culture festivals out the wazoo. We also have … Continue reading End of the Earth: YEG comic satire at its finest

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The Saga of the Jack of Spades is back with their second issue

September 23, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Cheryl Cottrell-Smith Title: The Saga of the Jack of Spades, No. 1 Publisher: Nothing Works Entertainment Inc. Publication Date: September 14, 2016 Written by Chase Kantor Pencil and inks by Daniel Schneider Colours by Sabrina O’Donnell Letters by Sylvia … Continue reading The Saga of the Jack of Spades is back with their second issue

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Downplaying Demographics: Shōnen, Shojo, and Soul Eater

August 18, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Jonny Lobo As with any other commodity, manga has long been marketed in Japan and abroad according to demographics. For decades, longstanding categories such as Shōnen (for boys) and Shojo (for girls) have helped authors and publishers cater … Continue reading Downplaying Demographics: Shōnen, Shojo, and Soul Eater

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Deer in the Spotlight: interview with Coming of Age comic creators

May 3, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Brendan Brown Just ahead of this year’s Free Comic Book Day on May 7th, I was able to talk with Maija Plamondon and Christopher Eric Peterson, two local comics creators who are making a web/print comic called Coming … Continue reading Deer in the Spotlight: interview with Coming of Age comic creators

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Batman v Superman: Dawn of Endless Bad Reviews

April 23, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Russ Dobler “Not as bad as Bush v. Gore, but close.” That quip alone, from J.R. Jones of the Chicago Reader, could have ended it all before it started. Of course he’s referring to the bent tent-pole that … Continue reading Batman v Superman: Dawn of Endless Bad Reviews

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What to read: The Work of Hideo Yamamoto

February 23, 2016January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by C.B.W. Caswell Genre: Horror, Psychological Favourite Character: Kakihara (Ichi the Killer) Summary: With powerful art and avant garde symbolism, Yamamoto pushes manga to its extreme while retaining artistic integrity. — We’re laughing our guts out while a woman is … Continue reading What to read: The Work of Hideo Yamamoto

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What to read: The Saga of the Jack of Spades (2015)

November 25, 2015January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Cheryl Cottrell-Smith Title: The Saga of the Jack of Spades, No. 1 Publisher: Nothing Works Entertainment Inc. Publication Date: November 25, 2015 Written by Chase Kantor Pencil and inks by Daniel Schneider Colours by Sabrina O’Donnell Letters by … Continue reading What to read: The Saga of the Jack of Spades (2015)

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What to read: One-Punch Man

October 23, 2015January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by C.B.W. Caswell   What to read: One-Punch Man Published: 2012 – Ongoing Original Publication: 2009 – Ongoing Genre: Superhero, Action, Comedy   Summary: In a world where being a superhero is like any other career, there exists a … Continue reading What to read: One-Punch Man

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Believing in the Heart of the Cards – The Jack of Spades Saga Interview

August 23, 2015January 7, 2019 Admin

Written by Matt Bowes This month, Alberta comics creators Chase Kantor, Dan Schneider, Sylvia Moon and Stephanie Chan launched an Indiegogo campaign for a comic book that will lay bare the secret history of playing cards, The Jack of Spades … Continue reading Believing in the Heart of the Cards – The Jack of Spades Saga Interview

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