Tag Archives: Terry Austin

COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (11 November 2024)

This week’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to Rick Burchett’s pulpy covers:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (1 July 2024)

Today’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to licensed properties. While the reliance on importing IPs across media can carry the stench of creative bankrupcy, some films and shows seem perfectly suited for an expansion into comic … Continue reading

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (3 June 2024)

…and today’s reminder that comics can be awesome is a tribute to the trippiness of old Marvel covers!

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (19 September 2022)

Another reminder that comic book covers can be awesome… and another tribute to the art of cool headshots:

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (13 September 2021)

Your super reminder that comics can be awesome: Superman vs. Muhammad Ali  Superman Adventures #3 Superman: Strength #2  

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (19 April 2021)

A breathtaking reminder that comics can be awesome… Star Wars #12 Heart of Empire #1 The Green Lantern (v5) #2

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COMICS CAN BE AWESOME (31 August 2020)

Your action-packed reminder that comics can be awesome:

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Scott McCloud’s earnest Superman

A couple of months ago, I wrote about how Steve Gerber approached Superman comics from offbeat angles, articulating them with real-world issues. Today I want to spotlight a writer who chose the opposite direction – Scott McCloud’s approach to the … Continue reading

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10 Alan Moore short stories in others’ sandboxes

The conversation in the comments section of The Tempest’s post back in January got me thinking about how much of Alan Moore’s career was spent playing with other creators’ toys, providing some of the greatest gun-for-hire work in the medium… … Continue reading

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Essential Batman stories every fan should read – part 2

If you read the last post, you know what’s going on. This is the second part of my list of essential comics that serve as the best possible gateway into grasping the overall Batman meta-narrative. This week, I’m highlighting post-Crisis … Continue reading

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