Thomas Campbell, better known in the small press comics/zine sphere as “Comics Blogger,” took a look at the first couple volumes of The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis. For a reader coming in cold to Steve’s work, I think the books acquitted themselves quite nicely. Many thanks for the thoughtful review, Thomas! Vols 3-4Continue reading “Comics Blogger on The Collected Cranium Frenzy Vols. 1-2”
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A little more love for The Collected Cranium Frenzy
Many thanks to cartoonist Dale Martin, who had these kind Thanksgiving words to say about The Collected Cranium Frenzy by Steve Willis: Dale keeps a blog on this very same WordPress platform. Lots of cartoony goodness, often focusing on his signature character, Watusi the Talking Dog. You should check it out! And wouldn’t you know,Continue reading “A little more love for The Collected Cranium Frenzy”
The Collected Cranium Frenzy Vol. 1 on Goodreads
The Collected Cranium Crenzy by Steve Willis has been available to the public for one month as of today, and I’m excited to share that the book has its first mention on Goodreads! Allen Freeman, Slam Bang zine anthology editor (See FANzine Live looks at Issue 1 and Issue 2) and amazing artist in hisContinue reading “The Collected Cranium Frenzy Vol. 1 on Goodreads”
The legendary Stephen Bissette praises STRANGE TIMES #3
If you have enjoyed comics over the years, odds are you have heard of Stephen Bissette. While his most famous work comes out of his collaboration with writer Alan Moore and inker John Totleben on Saga of the Swamp Thing, he’s been a prolific presence in comics for decades. And now we know that StephenContinue reading “The legendary Stephen Bissette praises STRANGE TIMES #3”
“Talking Small Press Comics” really liked STRANGE TIMES #3
Most all small press comics and fanzines are labors of love. We don’t make them to get rich; we get them to share ideas, to scratch creative itches. That is SO true in the case of Strange Times #3. Matt Levin’s work is entirely different than anything in comics (big press or small, doesn’t matter),Continue reading ““Talking Small Press Comics” really liked STRANGE TIMES #3″
“Talking Small Press” on Hologram 7
Larned Justin and Steve Keeter offer their observations about Hologram 7. I always appreciate their mentions as their show is one of the pieces of glue holding our network of small press comics and zine publishers together. If you haven’t subscribed to their channel, you really should. Steve and Larned are doing yeoman’s work inContinue reading ““Talking Small Press” on Hologram 7″
Columbus Scribbler liked HEROIC: HEROES PAST
Columbus, Ohio is incredibly fortunate to be home to an amazing comics infrastructure, not the least of which is the twice-Eisner Award-nominated Columbus Scribbler newspaper. The latest edition hit my mailbox this morning, and look what got a mention in the “Scribbler Shout-Outs” section! Thank you, guys! You can learn more about the Scribbler andContinue reading “Columbus Scribbler liked HEROIC: HEROES PAST”
“Talking Small Press Comics” reviews HEROES NOW #1
Larned Justin and Steve Keeter took a look at HEROES NOW #1 in their latest round of video reviews. Here’s the video, all cued up for you. Thank you for the kind words, guys. I’ll probably do something about burying the title page in future issues. Bigger picture, I can’t express how grateful I amContinue reading ““Talking Small Press Comics” reviews HEROES NOW #1″
Larned & Steve review Hologram #4
I’m back from SPACE, still collecting my thoughts, but I saw on YouTube that Steve Keeter and Larned Justin did a quick video review of Hologram #4 on their show. I have it cued up for you here: I greatly appreciate Larned and Steve giving the book some time for comment as it comes out.Continue reading “Larned & Steve review Hologram #4”
Alan Sissom reviews Heroic: Heroes Past
Alan Sissom, publisher of Collectors Link Fanzine and fellow United Fanzine Organization member, forwarded me his review of Heroic: Heroes Past from the latest UFO newsletter, Tetragrammaton Fragments #265. The USPS hasn’t seen fit to deliver my copy yet, so Alan’s generosity allows me a jump on what hopefully will be arriving any day now.Continue reading “Alan Sissom reviews Heroic: Heroes Past”
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