Alan Moore
May The Verse Be With You: Ode to V
What better way to celebrate Bonfire Night than an ode to V? V for Vendetta is a phenomenal story. It’s also a hugely relevant one, too. A wonderful take on a masked antagonist. Many will know...November 6, 2020 842 0
John Langan on his book “Sefira and Other Betrayals”
I last interviewed John Langan in 2017 about his novel The Fisherman. He has since become a high school teacher and Diversion Books reprinted his 2009 novel, House of Windows. Additionally, he has recently released a...January 19, 2020 1783 0
Alan Moore and the Enduring Cultural Legacy of the Swamp Thing
Any serious discussion on the cultural impact of Alan Moore can have a dozen starting points. One might begin by analysing the socio-political messages in one of his most famous series, the Cold War-era Watchmen comics....December 18, 2019 2135 0
In Review: Watchmen – Martial Feats of Comanche Horsemanship
Synopsis: As Angela relives haunting memories of an attack on her family, she detains a mysterious man who claims responsibility for Tulsa’s most recent murder; An original play is performed for an audience of one. Review:...October 28, 2019 621 0-
In Review: Watchmen – It’s Summer and We’re Running Out of Ice
Synopsis: Angela investigates the attempted murder of a fellow officer; The Lord of a Country Estate receives an anniversary gift from his loyal servants. Review: After many months of speculation and hype. Damon Lindelof finally got...October 21, 2019 783 0 
San Diego Comic-Con: The Art and Magic of Comics Lettering
Room 8 on Thursday at the San Diego Comic-Con had Richard Starkings preface the crowd that had come to hear him speak that he would be giving two hours of class that he would give to...July 31, 2019 876 0
In Review: Brightburn
Brightburn Premiered on May 24, 2019. 91 minutes, rated R. Directed by David Yarovesky Written by Brian Gunn and Mark Gunn Everyone knows that this is a grim look at what would have happened had Superman...May 27, 2019 867 0
In Review: The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest #1
The cover: Dressed as characters from Shakespeare’s classic drama The Tempest, Mina Murray, Orlando, and Emma Night are on a beach, survivors of a shipwreck which can be seen in the distance. Scattered on the beach...July 14, 2018 2651 2
Rob Salkowitz and Brian O’Roark discuss their book, “Superheroes and Economics: The Shadowy World of Capes, Masks and Invisible Hands”
I last interviewed Rob Salkowitz in 2016 to discuss his book, Comic-Con and the Business of Pop Culture. For his latest project, Salkowitz was invited by Dr. Brian O’Roark (a professor of economics at Robert Morris...June 18, 2018 1692 0
In Review: The Ballad Of Halo Jones Volume 1
Synopsis: When Halo Jones grows bored with her life in The Hoop — a futuristic slum where jobs are scarce and excitement is non-existent — she yearns to escape and see the galaxy. But in a...March 19, 2018 1604 0
In Review: Doomsday Clock #1
The covers: Four covers for this first of twelve issues that is supposed to explain how DC Rebirth occurred. All covers are by Gary Frank and Brad Anderson. The Regular cover features a rioting mob in...November 25, 2017 1258 0
Watchmen To Be Animated For New R – Rated Adaptation
Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons critically acclaimed ‘Watchmen’ is to get a new lease of life via a brand new animated film. CBR has uncovered a recent Warner Bros Survey, which is part of Warner’s “A...April 14, 2017 2659 0
