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"We Just Love This Stuff!" - Mangasplaining Search and Destroy Vol. 1
We chat with Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher about curation and being champions for comics.
Jul 21, 20242 min read
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from Jason Aaron and Joëlle Jones is the Comic All Turtle Fans Want it to Be.
We review the first issue in the new IDW relaunch and find tremendous satisfaction as longtime readers.
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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We're So Glad We Had This Time Together with Maurice Vellekoop
We chat with the cartoonist about his memoir and the 11-year-long process of capturing his life in one tome.
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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For Matt Kindt, There Is No Better Hype Man Than His Mother
We chat with Matt Kindt and Margie Kraft Kindt about their new cozy mystery collaboration, Gilt Frame.
Jul 5, 20243 min read
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The 30 Best Comics of 2024 (So Far)
We're halfway through the year, and comics have been giving! Let's celebrate.
Jul 3, 202414 min read
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"Good Enough to Eat." John Harris Dunning on 'Summer Shadows'
We chat with the comic scribe about his latest horror trip from Dark Horse Comics.
Jun 28, 20246 min read
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Jordan Blum, Patton Oswalt, and Kyle Starks Talk Barfly, the Most Minor of Threats
We chat with the writers behind the latest Minor Threats spin-off and celebrate Silver Age nonsense.
Jun 27, 20242 min read
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Every Comic is an Emergency with Sean Phillips and Jacob Phillips
We chat with the father/son duo about their unique collaborative experience and how comics remain urgent.
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Top of the Hump: Best Comics 6-19-24 (BATS! BATS! BATS! BATS! EVERYBODY!)
We make our way through this week's hot new releases and select our favorites.
Jun 18, 20244 min read
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"A Miracle of Science." The Marvel Art of Michael Turner.
Aspen Comics co-founder Frank Mastromauro explains how Michael Turner altered the landscape of comics.
Jun 17, 202410 min read
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"I'm the most self-indulgent artist I know!" Jim Starlin Offers a New 'Breed'
We chat with the legendary comic book creator about resurrecting his demonic hero for a new era.
Jun 17, 20249 min read
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Jordan Morris Vanquishes His Teenage Demons in 'Youth Group'
We chat with the writer about his new original graphic novel from First Second and get dorky about God.
Jun 12, 20242 min read
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"I'd Love to Write Their...Hookup." Kelly Thompson and Marco Ferrari on Scarlett and Snake Eyes
We chat with the creative team behind the latest Energon Universe saga and get thirsty for a GI Joe ship.
Jun 5, 202411 min read
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"I Can Hang Out Here For A While." Ngozi Ukazu goes Big for 'Barda'
We chat with the writer about Big Barda, Scott Free, and the cartoonist's cartoonist, Jack Kirby.
Jun 5, 202412 min read
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"The 50/50 Risk." Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy Are 'Hogbook and Lazer Eyes'
We chat with the creative couple about their new graphic novel and why ya gotta go all in with your partner.
Jun 5, 20243 min read
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'Creature from the Black Lagoon Lives!' with Ram V and Dan Watters
We chat with the writers about their take on the Universal monster and the mirror it holds to its readers.
May 28, 20243 min read
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Top of the Hump: Best Comics 5-22-24 (Fits and Starts)
We dig into this week's books and find our faves. Number ones, middle chapters, and climaxes are doing their thing.
May 21, 20243 min read
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The Ultimate 'Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees' Interview
We go full spoilers with artist Patrick Horvath, discussing his "cold as possible" teddy bear picnic climax.
May 21, 20242 min read
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2024 Eisner Awards Nominations
Congratulations to everyone nominated this year, especially all those CBCC guest stars!
May 16, 202410 min read
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Top of the Hump: Best Comics 5/15/24
We've read this week's books and picked a few of our favorites.
May 15, 20243 min read
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