Ape Mind Transcripts

Ain’t It Cool News has an extensive interview with Paul Pope, one of my favorite comics creators.

Underwhelming. 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.

Chicago 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.

How 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.

A 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.

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Today’s Wondermark made me laugh. (Click the image to read it.)

Matt 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:

Chris Onstad, creator of the web comic “Achewood,” has a nice, thoughtful, depressing summation of Michael Jackson’s death.