Morning Article Link: Comic Versus Webcomic

Comic Book Kit

I create comics that are posted to the world wide web, whether it’s Jake & Leon, Captain PSA, or Captain Yuletide. We usually call that “webcomics”. I even have a subcategory under Internet Spotlight for webcomics. Although sometimes those comics are then published offline in a regular comic book. What’s the difference between the two, though? Webcomic Alliance contributor Byron Wilkins says that there really isn’t but it can be perceived that way. Also, he goes into how to market your comic even when you don’t have the money to advertise.

(Although there IS a difference between Webcomic Alliance and Comic Alliance. Just so we’re all on the same page. 😀 )

“Yesterday’s” Comic> Godzilla #10 (Marvel)

Godzilla #10 (Marvel)

Just another day in Congress.

Godzilla #10

Marvel Comics (May, 1978)

“Godzilla Versus Yetrigar”
WRITER: Doug Moench
PENCILER: Herb Trimpe
INKER: Fred Kida
COLORIST: Mary Titus (good news, next week I’ll actually have an issue in color!)
LETTERER: John Costanza
EDITOR: Archie Goodwin

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Putting The “Man” In Superman

I was recently rereading DC Comics Presents #50. You know, the one where Superman teams up with Clark Kent. And I came across the part where Clark is trying to jog Superman’s memory that they used to be the same person. I came upon this sequence where Clark is talking about growing up under the Kents.

Kent Family kitchen

The same weekend Comics Alliance was posting a bunch of old “Ask Chris” segments, where writer Chris Sims is asked questions about superheroes, usually Batman. This one, however was about Superman, or rather whether or not Supergirl was a negative addition to Superman’s story. (Answer is no and why would you ask that because pre-Crisis Supergirl was great!). Someday I’m going to write about how the notion that the DC superheroes are gods is stupid but for now this is another Superman being written wrong commentary. But a bit of the former will show up here. Let’s start by re-reading Clark’s statement.

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Today’s Comic> Astro City #13

Astro City #13

I think Ross is trying to go out of his way to block any cover gags I might put on this comic.

Astro City #13

Vertigo (August, 2014)

“Waltz of the Hours”
WRITER/CREATOR: Kurt Busiek
ARTIST: Brent Eric Anderson
COVER ART: Alex Ross
COLORIST: Alex Sinclair
LETTERERS/DESIGN: John G. Roshell & Jimmy Betancourt
ASSISTANT EDITOR: Jessica Chen
EDITOR: Kristy Quinn

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Morning Article Link: Was The Fool Pitied?

Mr. T's Sombrero

Mr. T’s Sombrero (Photo credit: TroyMG)

TV Legends Revealed legend-wrangler Brian Cronin was tasked to find out if B.A. ever said “I pity the fool” on any episode of The A-Team. The easiest way was to watch every episode to find out. It wouldn’t be the first time a famous quote never came from the show or movie you thought it came from. Read the article to see if it’s the case this time, too.

“Yesterday’s” Comic> Iron Man V2 #11 (Heroes Reborn)

Iron Man V2 #11 (HR)

If Two-Face wore armor.

Iron Man Vol. 2 #11

Marvel Comics (September, 1997)

“Magical Mystery Tour”
PLOT: Jim Lee & Jeph Loeb
WRITER: Jeph Loeb
PENCILERS: Whilce Poracio & Terry Shoemaker
INKERS: JD & Homage Studios
COLORIST: Martin Jimenez
COMPUTER COLORING: Wildstorm FX
LETTERER: Albert Deschesne
ASSISTANT EDITOR: Michelle Upchurch
EDITOR: Ruben Diaz

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A Tribute To Casey Kasem

April 27, 1932 – June 15, 2014

April 27, 1932 – June 15, 2014

Yesterday word came down that Casey Kasem passed away. Sadly his last few years were plagued by illness and family squabbling. However, we’re here to celebrate his work. While most people only know him through his radio show, America’s Top 40, and the Top 10 TV spinoff show, storytelling and animation fans know him best for his voice work, specifically four characters that he brought into my life.

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