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Best in Comics 2013

Robert — Thu, 02 Jan 2014 21:38:45 +0000

Comics can be a hard field to evaluate. A lot of serialized comics take a little time to warm up and become something truly outstanding. Others grab you right from the start and never gain enough audience share to continue…

The Preston Files #3: Dear Marvel Comics

Robert — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 05:00:45 +0000

Remember the three day update schedule? I need to get in the swing of two. And by need to get in the swing of two, I realized I have Geek Creation Show this weekend followed by immediately going into tech/dress…

The Preston Files #3: Dear Marvel Comics

Robert — Mon, 11 Nov 2013 05:00:40 +0000

Penny Arcade’s Strip Search: Where Are They Now?

Robert — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 18:52:56 +0000

Penny Arcade’s Strip Search wound up being one of the most positive, inspiring, and life-changing reality shows ever created. The slower pace at the start meant learning a whole lot about the contestants, which made every elimination–even the clear winner/loser…

Back: Clique Refresh by Amy T. Falcone

Robert — Tue, 06 Aug 2013 02:18:47 +0000

The Penny Arcade Strip Search contestants are making their voices heard on crowdfunding sites. So far, Lexxy Douglas, Abby Howard, Monica Ray, and Maki Naro have run successful Kickstarter or IndieGoGo projects to expand their comic or launch a new…

Runaways Vol. 1: Pride & Joy, Wisdom & Sorrow

Robert — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:06:01 +0000

Imagine having a perfectly normal life as a teenager. Your parents provide for your every need and desire because of their immense wealth, but they also lay out strong boundaries for what you can and can’t do. You’re not spoiled…

Read: Letters to an Absent Father

Robert — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 22:56:08 +0000

There are a lot of Pokemon webcomics out there. Rare Candy Treatment examines the odd quirks of the Pokemon universe. Super Effective is a slapstick reimagining of the manga, complete with black and white tones. Nuzlocke’s Hard Mode brings an…

Explore: Broodhollow

Robert — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:25:26 +0000

Broodhollow is a new webcomic by Kris Straub. He is best known for his long-running sci-fi webcomic Starslip and the gag a day comic Chainsawsuit. He’s also a regular guest in the expanded Penny Arcade universe, guesting on various PATV…

Watch: Penny Arcade’s Strip Search

Robert — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:46:57 +0000

The push goal I was most excited for when webcomic Penny Arcade went to Kickstarter to go ad-free for a year was their pitch for a new reality show as season four of Penny Arcade: The Series. They would invite…

Celebrate Banned Books Week

Robert — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 23:58:25 +0000

Sexuality. Religion. Racism. Language. Violence. Politics. Fear. Occult. These are just some of the reasons why libraries and school systems across America have been pressured to ban or restrict books from patrons, usually children. Yesterday, 30 September 2012, marked the…