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The Backroom team are joined by special guest Joe Dilworth to talk about the impact of comic movies on comic sales, his indie comic Believer, and 1222 Studios.
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My worlds collide!
March 6, 2011 – 2:35 pm | View Comments

Just saw this on Chris Samnee’s twitter:

Amazing.  I wish I had been there to witness this.

Bruce Boxleitner > Everyone
March 6, 2011 – 1:44 pm | View Comments

I am sad to report that the DC programming that I’ve attended has been pretty boring. Yesterday’s DC Universe Q&A was basically just a stream of stereotypical nerds asking stereotypical nerd questions.  The panelists really …

You blew it, people with babies.
March 6, 2011 – 12:24 pm | View Comments

I have to say, I have seen a ton of completed wasted opportunities for Con-going parents to dress up their children.  Look, I’m just saying, right now you can make them wear whatever you want!  …

I’m not made out of money, you know.
March 6, 2011 – 11:15 am | View Comments

Every time I go to a convention, I adhere to a firm budget.  Without this measure, I would no doubt talk myself into an $850 Iron Giant poster.  Or throw 1K down on some Bob …

Day 3 Begins!
March 6, 2011 – 9:55 am | View Comments

I’m heading downtown soon for the last day of ECCC.  I can’t wait to see what horrors and delights await!  Historically, attendance is  lighter on Sunday, so I am looking forward to being able to …

Prenez garde aux architects!
March 5, 2011 – 4:43 pm | View Comments

The Marvel: Architects panel was totally worth waiting in line behind a guy who reeked of onion sweat.  The line-up included Matt Fraction, Ed Brubaker, Brian Michael Bendis, Jon Hickman, Content SVP C.B. Cebulski and …

Less Than Professional Interviews
March 5, 2011 – 4:10 pm | View Comments

Keep your nerdy eyes glued to the homepage and our Facebook for the next few weeks–we’ll be posting some amazing footage.  We’ve already spoken with Darick Robertson, Rob Reger, David Willis, Scott Kurtz, Scott Campbell, …

Edgy is the watchword
March 5, 2011 – 2:55 pm | View Comments

I enjoyed the lively Vertigo panel, although I was starting to get annoyed at how many times Vertigo was referenced as an “edgy” imprint.  It was getting to the point that it seemed like bragging, …

I just saw a Cyclops in girl underpants.
March 5, 2011 – 1:25 pm | View Comments

I am whelmed, just whelmed by the sheer tonnage of amazing costumes here today.  I can’t really tell if there are just more attendees (it seems that way, I don’t remember it being this crowded …

You’re in the jungle, baby!
March 5, 2011 – 12:06 pm | View Comments

Another year, another Emerald City Comicon!  There’s a lot to look forward to, including (but not limited to) Jonathan Frakes & Brent Spiner!  Alexander LaVelle Harris! The criminally underrated and shockingly attractive for a tiny …