July 28, 2010 – 7:27 am | Comments

The Backroom Comics crew is joined by Scott from Arcane Comics for a discussion about upcoming comic films, Dani Nelson shares her comic reading history, and Chris gives some retro #1’s to check out.

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Scott Pilgrim Vs Kevin & Pete-Bonus Round!
July 30, 2010 – 12:11 pm | Comments

We were super excited to get an invite to see a sneak preview of the long awaited film adaptation of Brian Lee O’Malley’s Scott Pilgrim comics.  So Pete and Kevin trekked on over to some fancy pants theater in Bellevue to check it out.  And now after some poking, prodding and a couple of beers, we’ve convinced them to actually do their job and review the movie too.

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Hello. My name is Steve, and I’m addicted to comic books.
July 30, 2010 – 11:15 am | Comments

It all started years ago, with a little show called “Batman: The Animated Series.” Okay, so I was four when it started, and caught most of it in syndication, but that didn’t make its impact any …

Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 20: Super Villain Team Up
July 29, 2010 – 9:05 pm | Comments

I got no less than seven emails last week that were all from different people, and yet all were trying to reach out to me in a similar way. In every case, the person identified …

Sketch Maven and Backroom Comics Podcast Partner to Give Comic Book Fans a Winning Combination
July 28, 2010 – 9:30 am | Comments

The best in comic blogs and podcasts is partnering with the world’s greatest comic art marketplace to bring fans a chance to win free artwork, read great interviews, and more.
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Unknown Soldier Gone Too Soon?
July 28, 2010 – 8:08 am | Comments

Unknown Soldier had been out for a few months before I jumped on that crazy train. I love this book. A LOT. Josh Dysart is a fantastic writer and that Eisner nomination was more than …

Quick Poll #1-If you could write/draw any comic what would it be?
July 26, 2010 – 9:03 am | Comments

For me, I have an entire 4 issue mini-series in mind that brings back Robbie Baldwin as Speedball. Joe Q, you know where to find me.

Obligatory Wonder Woman Post
July 25, 2010 – 9:50 pm | Comments

First, let it be known that I love Wonder Woman.  You want to tangle with me on obscure Wonder Woman trivia?  You will lose.  I love her ridiculously and never stopped, …

Home Again
July 23, 2010 – 9:21 am | Comments

I love comic books. I have over 900 comics in my collection and it grows by the week. I fork over at least $20 dollars every Wednesday as I emerge from my favorite shop on …

Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 19: Pitching A No Hitter
July 22, 2010 – 2:36 pm | Comments

Rather than waste your time with a long introduction today in the hopes of snagging your attention, I wanted to hit you with the “High Concept” first and roll from there if I may…
Today’s key …

Don’t Try This at ComiCon
July 21, 2010 – 8:12 pm | Comments

In 2009, ECCC had a great line-up. I had just gotten an autograph by Steve Niles, whom I had been excited to finally meet. After he signed my DVD and book, he directed me towards Ben Templesmith, …

Digital Comics To The Rescue
July 18, 2010 – 10:46 am | Comments

I have never been a big fan of digital comics–or of reading the electronic version of anything at all, really.  I like the smell and the feel of the real thing…and being able to view …