Articles and posts that deal with SF, fantasy and horror in comics and graphic novels
Tag: Comics & Graphic Novels
The Sociology of Science Fiction
The most difficult speculation for a science fiction writer to undertake is to imagine correctly the *secondary* implications of a new factor.
The Twilight of the Gods
What does the future portend for a world inhabited by the franchise generation?
FUN FILK AND A FILM REVIEW—JURASSIC WORLD: Fallen Kingdom
This week Steve talks about some filk, some fan musicians, and even a movie! Yes, the sequel to Jurassic World is up… will it be a drubbing or roses and a bottle of champagne? Read it and see!
MODESTY BLAISE STRIPS…
In a previous column, Steve gave short shrift to a comic strip version of Modesty Blaise. Here he humbly eats his words!
Side-by-Side Cosplays Part 2
Cosplay and Crossplay coming to an MCM Comic Con near you (actually, London)
Super Heroínas Peruanas.
Short interviews with the creators and writers of Peruvian SuperHeroines La Chola Power and Girl Caffeine. (This is really cool!)
Review: MAD Spoofs Star Wars and other SCI-FI
MAD Spoofs Star Wars and other SCI-FI offers a lot to talk about without spoiling anything that may still be in the theaters.
Comic Review: The Last Hunt
Amigo Comics short series The Last Hunt includes elements from all of our favorite genres - and beyond.
Comic Review: Port of Earth #1
Port of Earth brings readers back to their science fiction roots with a terrifying near future, aliens have arrived and they are offering humanity an interesting business proposition.
Review: Aminoacid Boy and the Chaos Order by Diego Lazzarin
Aminoacid Boy and the Chaos Order is a unique graphic novel geared toward a select fanbase, but those familiar with creator Diego Lazzarin’s work will feel right at home.
Comic Review: Spirits of Vengeance – War at the Gates of...
The latest addition in the popular Marvel Legacy series, Spirits of Vengeance - War at the Gates of Hell #1 is fun with a lot of bite.
What’s new with South Korean science fiction?
There are new platforms!
America has graphic novels; Japan has anime; and South Korea has web comics. Web-based comics known as ‘webtoons’ are...
Comic Review: Wolfenstein #1
The comic book Wolfenstein issue #1 breathes new life into the classic first-person shooter game by reaching an even wider audience through this graphic format.
Review: FLASH GORDON SUNDAYS: DAN BARRY VOLUME 1 – THE DEATH...
Flash Gordon Sundays: Dan Barry Vol 1 – The Death Planet, 1967 – 1971 is one of those books that should be in every collector’s library.
Comic Review: Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1
Batman/Elmer Fudd Special #1 is a refreshing collaboration of art, stories, and genres. Comic book fandom will never be the same again.
Valérian, monument de la bande dessinée de science fiction française.
A look at the graphic novel series Valérian et Laureline, the basis of the recent movie.
Novedades de Julio en Hispanoamérica
News about the release of new books, comics and analyses of interest to Spanish speaking fans of speculative fiction, as well as events, including a workshop on robots.
MCM Manchester Comic Con 2017
Images tell you pretty much all you need to know about the awesomeness that was the Manchester ComicCon.
Comic Review: Star Wars Droids – Unplugged
A little different from what readers may be accustomed to from Marvel Comics, Star Wars Droids – Unplugged is still an entertaining look at droid life in that galaxy far far away.
Graphic Novel Review: The Mummy: Palimpsest
The Mummy: Palimpsest is a classic adventure packed with entertainment for hardcore fans of comics, horror and pulp classic films.
Comic Con May 2017 – London, baby!
Comic Con in London is a star-studded, all-out geektacular three days of fun, food, celebrities, and costumes, costumes, and more costumes.
Comic Review: Arrowsmith
Arrowsmith is one of the best alternate history and fantasy comics out there.