Beyond Glasses, Capes, & Cowls: Comic Book Studies & Scholarship

Halycon Review

bgc2 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:27:56 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Marc Guggenheim’s Halcyon via Image Comics at Graphic Novel Reporter.

Suicide Girls Review

bgc2 — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:24:46 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Brea Grant, Steve Niles, David Hahn, and Cameron Stewart’s Suicide Girls from IDW via Graphic Novel Reporter.

Tharg’s Terror Tales Review

bgc2 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 04:03:53 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Frazer Irving, Gordon Rennie, and John Smith’s Tharg’s Terror Tales Presents Necronauts and A Love Like Blood published by 2000AD via Graphic Novel Reporter.

Mnemovore Review

bgc2 — Fri, 11 Nov 2011 03:58:59 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Hans Rodionoff, Ray Fawkes, and Mike Huddleston’s Mnemovore published by IDW Publishing via Graphic Novel Reporter.

Modern Masters Frazer Irving Published!

bgc2 — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:59:30 +0000

This Wednesday, October 5, 2011, my Modern Masters Frazer Irving will be published from TwoMorrows Press. Available through Diamond Distributors to comic stores & retailers or through the TwoMorrows website (where you can also obtain a digital copy if you prefer), the book chronicles Frazer’s life, entrance into comics, and evolving evocative artistic style. As a pioneer in digital comic illustration, Frazer’s career is a fascinating one in the transitions from traditional pencil, ink, and color work to a completely digital platform.

With a foreword by Grant Morrison and insightful commentary from collaborators such as David Hine, Simon Spurrier, Fabian Nicieza, Phil Hester, Joe Casey, and Andy Diggle, the book also includes never-before-seen images, process sketches, and a full color gallery of Frazer Irving art.

Unboxing Modern Masters Frazer Irving!

Modern Masters Frazer Irving

bgc2 — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 17:24:26 +0000

I just finished doing a podcast with Comic Geek Speak about the forthcoming Frazer Irving book I wrote. Here is a link to the podcast. The podcast is also available for free Mp3 download and via iTunes. Towards the end of the podcast, there’s a coupon-code offer for a discount off the print edition, as well as a freebie ebook edition for those who purchase the print version.

Also, TwoMorrows has posted a 20-something page preview of the book here. The book includes a foreword by Grant Morrison and insightful commentary on Frazer by Andy Diggle, Phil Hester, Joe Casey, Simon Spurrier, Fabian Nicieza, and David Hine.

Eric Powell’s Chimichanga Review

bgc2 — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 16:52:22 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Eric Powell’s Chimichanga published by Dark Horse Comics via Graphic Novel Reporter.

Going Native: Frank Frazetta’s White Indian & The Dynamics of Playing Indian, Part One

bgc2 — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 18:32:12 +0000

Whew, that’s a long title to retype! Seriously though, this is the first long form comics writing I’ve done outside academia and beyond reviews. It’s based on my doctoral training, teaching, and research during my time as a graduate student and college professor. I also presented some of this research–non-Frazetta–at the 2011 San Diego Comic Con. After receiving a copy of Frazetta’s White Indian, I was inspired to revisit my dissertation and evaluate Frazetta’s place in the larger discourse of Native American representation in American popular culture. The essay is posted at Graphic Novel Reporter and I’d appreciate any feedback or comments from those who read it.

Drawing From Memory Review

bgc2 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:56:31 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Allen Say’s Drawing From Memory published by Scholastic Books at Graphic Novel Reporter.

The Incal Classic Collection Review

bgc2 — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 18:53:50 +0000

Here is a link to my review of Alexandro Jodorowsky and Moebius’ The Incal Classic Collection published by Humanoids Inc via Graphic Novel Reporter.