Ain’t It Cool News has an extensive interview with Paul Pope, one of my favorite comics creators.
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Paul Pope Interview
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010Cow & Boy
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010Cow & Boy is one of my favorite ongoing comics. Today’s installment really made me laugh. That is all.
Review: League of Extraordinary Gentlemen Century: 1910
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Underwhelming. Acclaimed author Alan Moore continues the “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen: Black Dossier” trend of being more interested in navel-gazing than storytelling. The navel-gazing is intriguing, and features excellent art by Kevin O’Neill, who uses an almost-lithographic style that complements the period feel.
But while Moore has some interesting plot points to work with–the stirring of an occult conspiracy and the bloody ascendancy of Captain Nemo’s daughter to her pirate throne–he seems more interested in crafting bon mots for genderbending hero Orlando and dancehall tunes to match the action.
This installment of a larger story doesn’t feel self-contained, as advertised. Moore’s impressive creativity is lessened as he returns to the well of “Jack the Ripper,” with diminishing returns.
Sun-Times Cartoonist: Snow in February Irrefutable Argument Against Global Warming
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Chicago Sun-Times Cartoonist Jack Higgins phones this one in.
Despite the fact that the past decade was the warmest on record, global warming is apparently fraudulent because it snowed in Chicago in February. Oh, and if you believe that global warming is occurring, you hate children. Or something.
Luckily, the blog “If Global Warming is Real Then Why Is It Cold” provides a home for this weak attempt and all of its embarrassing cousins.
Bill Watterson Speaks!
Monday, February 1st, 2010How soon after the U.S. Postal Service issues the Calvin stamp will you send a letter with one on the envelope?
Immediately. I’m going to get in my horse and buggy and snail-mail a check for my newspaper subscription.
Calvin and Hobbes creator Bill Watterson breaks a media drought with a brief interview with the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Daisy Owl: “Don’t Die”
Thursday, January 7th, 2010A great installment of Daisy Owl, the web comic by Ben Driscoll. No context is necessary to enjoy about the most-basic medical advice you’ll get.
Spinning the Shooting Spree
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009Cartoonist Matt Bors has another excellent comic, this time in response to the Fort Hood shootings. Click on the photo to see it full-size on his web site.
Goat Is Watching Baby
Friday, October 23rd, 2009Good Political Cartooning
Monday, September 21st, 2009Matt Bors is probably my favorite political cartoonist working today. He’s pretty merciless, but he does a good job of staying away from soundbite punditry. You can follow his work (and blog) at mattbors.com.
Here’s today’s effort, to give you a taste:
Achewood on Michael Jackson
Tuesday, June 30th, 2009Chris Onstad, creator of the web comic “Achewood,” has a nice, thoughtful, depressing summation of Michael Jackson’s death.





