What I’m Reading, by CHUCK DIXON
The esteemed comics vet provides one of the most eclectic reading lists we’ve had the pleasure to bring you:
MIGHTY Q&A: Stephen Amell of “Arrow” Talks Roy, Ra’s and Ollie’s Women
I’m a late adopter on “Arrow,” the CW’s adaptation of the Green Arrow story. I watched the first couple episodes of Season 1 and was left pretty lukewarm, so I let it go. But as the season wore on, I kept hearing about how good the show was getting. And that drumbeat just kept getting louder and louder.
HOT PICKS: On Sale This Week (1/29/14)
It’s the Return of Mike Zapcic of “Comic Book Men”! Mark Waid’s here! Everyone loves Saga! But what else … ?
GOTHAM TRIBUNE: J.J. Sedelmaier’s Brush With Bob Kane
Animator J.J. Sedelmaier of “Saturday Night Live” and “Ambiguously Gay Duo” fame, has a great tale of a getting an original Bob Kane sketch.
ADVANCE REVIEW: Saga #18
Saga is, at its most basic element, an allegory for the terrifying reality of raising a child in a world that can be violent and threatening. And, like raising a child, it is about growth and change, a theme that is embodied in Issue #18, the final act in Saga’s first chapter before a scheduled hiatus:
MIGHTY Q&A: Jimmy Palmiotti and an EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW of Painkiller Jane #4
The return of Painkiller Jane wraps Feb. 5, and a candid Jimmy Palmiotti talks about wrapping his creator-owned Icon miniseries — and the frustration of low sales.
TOY FAIR: Mezco’s Exclusive Sons Of Anarchy Limited Edition Coin
Toy Fair is coming to NYC in February. We’ll be bringing you some awesome updates on what’s coming on the action figure and collectibles front and Mezco is getting a jump start.
COOL EVENT ALERT: Dare2Draw Back in Action in NYC
Dare2Draw returns to the Society of Illustrators on the Upper East Side this Thursday.
Variants Are The Spice of Life! Coolest of the Week
Kind of a Dynamite week, but you knew I was gonna lead with this one …
SPX Launches Lottery To Deal With Table Demand
The Small Press Expo or SPX is experiencing an increasing demand for tables. Last year many were stunned that after only one day the tables were sold out. This year’s solution: a lottery.
ALL-NEW MARVEL NOW! Weekly Wrap-Up
Marc Buxton continues his look at the All-New Marvel Now! #1s (and sorta #1s).
You Should Be Reading This: Alex de Campi’s GRINDHOUSE
Menachem Luchins shines the spotlight on a book you might not be reading — but should.
Flying the Flag for Comics on “Jeopardy!”
Comics superfan Jen Aprahamian does the comics world proud before the might of Alex Trebek.