Courtney Crumrin #7 Cover by Oni Press
In a dark, magic-filled world, Courtney Crumrin is the last of the Crumrin witches. An intriguing story, written by Ted Naifeh, features just a little girl who is trying to fully master her powers. However, as Great Uncle Aloysius attempts to capture Courtney, she has to rely on the help of others to stay safe.
‘Hawkeye’ #7 cover by David Aja
In January, Marvel will release a special issue of their best-selling book ‘Hawkeye’ as a tribute to the many inspiring acts of real-world heroism on display since Super Storm Sandy ravaged much of the East Coast. Matt Fraction, the writer of the ongoing series, promises to donate all of his royalties from the issue to the hurricane relief efforts by the American Red Cross. This is just the latest example of a charitable cause championed by the comics industry in recent years.
If you could not make it to New York Comic Con last month, you missed out on two great comic art shows: the 2nd Annual NYCC Charity Art Auction to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and DC Entertainment’s “Darkness & Light” exhibition and education tour to benefit relief efforts in the Horn of Africa. However, if you’re in the New England area you may be inclined to visit the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA. Showing now until February 24 is famed comic illustrator and painter Alex Ross’ exhibit, “Heroes & Villains.” (more…)
Cover for Issue 1 of Archeologists of Shadows
Wanna read a comic about humans trying to escape a robot infested dystopia while trying to keep all of their limbs intact? Yeah, writer Lara Fuentes and artist Patricio Clarey thought you might…
Cover of Smoke and Mirrors Issue 1
An impeccably-drawn comic book about sleight of hand magic? This is relevant to my interests… (more…)
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