This week many of the world’s masters of fantasy and science fiction art will be gathering for one of the most important annual juried shows held in their field. It’s a substantial show, during which these worthies display their wares, including past masterworks as well as new pieces, many created specifically for this event. And...
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August 26, 2013August 26, 2013Books
Comics: Robert Sodaro on Kickstarting The Owlgirls
I’ve known Robert Sodaro for about five years now. We were first introduced by the driving force behind Atlas Unleashed, Mark Mazz, during one of the early incarnations of the New York Comic-Con. Sodaro and I have kept in close contact ever since. One of the important things that helped cement our friendship quickly is...
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May 13, 2013May 13, 2013Books
Books: J. David Spurlock on The Alluring Art of Margaret Brundage: Queen of Pin-Up Art
As the editor and publisher of Vanguard Productions, J. David Spurlock has overseen the release of a multitude of books over the course of his lifetime. Given that his own history is intertwined with those of dozens of past masters and living legends of illustration and comics, it’s little surprise that his imprint’s catalog features...
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April 30, 2013April 30, 2013News
Comics: David Sandoval on The Tribulations of Abaddon
One of the great things about crowdfunding generally, and sites like Kickstarter in particular, is that it creates a level playing field. While long-time fan favorites might appear to have an advantage over the first-time creator, that’s simply not necessarily the case. Everyone enters the system with essentially the same amount of space to state...
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April 27, 2013April 27, 2013News
Comics: Elaine Lee and Michael William Kaluta on Starstruck—Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Picking right up where we left off last time, Elaine Lee and Michael William Kaluta discuss some of the controversies that surrounded the original release of Starstruck and why they have no real concerns about their work being received in the same way in today’s marketplace. They also share some of their fond memories surrounding...
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April 25, 2013April 25, 2013News
Comics: Elaine Lee and Michael William Kaluta on Their Starstruck Kickstarter
For the past 30-plus years, two of the most original comic creators have crafted a tale quite unlike anything else offered by the medium. This unique, creator-owned project has survived, even thrived, while the magazines and imprints which once hosted it have faded away or vanished overnight. And while it’s true that there have been...
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April 15, 2013April 15, 2013News
Comics: Travis Hanson on Adventures for a Lazy Afternoon and The Bean
One of the best parts of working in the arts, generally—and of the comics industry, in particular—is that you get to meet some truly amazing and inspiring people through your mutual friends and acquaintances. I’ve been introduced to any number of creators and fellow travelers by friends over the past 15 years, both in person...
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April 7, 2013April 7, 2013Books
Comics: Nimue Brown on Hopeless, Maine: Personal Demons
Continuing my exploration of Archaia Entertainment’s roster of creators, I’d like to introduce you to Nimue Brown, co-creator with Tom Brown of Hopeless, Maine. As Tom revealed over the course of our conversation, Nimue has played a key role in bringing that haunted isle to life even as she supplied each of its diverse denizens...
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March 26, 2013November 10, 2025News
Comics: Cliff Galbraith Discusses the 2013 Asbury Park Comicon
I’ve known Cliff Galbraith for at least a decade. We first met at the Comic-Con International: San Diego, where I was walking the floor in search of interesting stories and he was hawking copies of his gloriously anarchic, highly entertaining comic Rat Bastard. We hit it off immediately, and enjoyed catching up at every show...
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March 24, 2013March 24, 2013News
Comics: Eric R. Gignac on Robert Heinlein’s Citizen of the Galaxy Kickstarter Campaign
Every now and then a project comes along that captures not only your attention, but imagination, too. In my case, they’re often based upon something startlingly new, or a combination of known elements that offers intriguing possibilities or expanded horizons. And then there are those instances which hit home with their obvious compatibility, what I...