The list is here.
I’m not arguing the inclusion of the graphic novel Fun Home to the list. I’ve always been a fan of Alison Bechdel’s work, and while I haven’t gotten to this book yet, I’ve heard nothing but wonderful things about it. It’s in my to-read pile, which at this point is almost as [...]
An appreciation of comics, by Ray Cornwall
Why I Love Comics
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‘Fun Home’ is the NYT Sunday Book Review token graphic novel of the year
Dave Cockrum passes away
Cockrum was the artist behind the X-Men revamping in the 70s, turning a moribund title into the blockbuster franchise it is today. He created Nightcrawler, Storm, Colossus, the Starjammers, and the Imperial Guard, among others. He suffered from diabetes, and passed away Saturday at the age of 63.
This is really an awful story in some [...]
Memo to Amazon 2: Thanks for listening!
ITEM! Looks like Amazon restored the old-school Gold Box this morning. And there’s even Tezuka’s Phoenix: Dawn in there for me. I just purchased the amazing Buddha books from Vertical, and this might be another series I break down and get.
ITEM! But then again, it looks like Buy.com has brought back the Google Checkout deal [...]
Memo to Amazon: I’m sad
ITEM! My good friend Glenn apparently didn’t get the memo that November is "Let’s All Stop Writing Our Blogs For A While" month, and sent me an email asking for updates.
Of course, it’s my own fault. I’ve spent the last week building a new desk. Part of the problem of buying and loving oversized [...]

