First Comics News took an adventure through the Schick Hydro Escape at Comic-Con 2017 in San…
July 2017
RICH REVIEWS: Grumpy Cat/Garfield # 1
Title: Grumpy Cat/Garfield # 1 Publisher: BOOM! Studios Written by: Mark Evanier Art by: Steve Uy…
The Best of First Comics News – July 2017
July means scorching hot temperatures across the United States, kids home from school and days spent…
Peter Parker: The Spectacular Spider-Man #2 Review
PUBLISHER: Marvel Comics WRITER: Chip Zdarsky ILLUSTRATOR: Adam Kubert COVER: Adam Kubert PRICE: $3.99 RATING: WEBSITE:…
RICH REVIEWS: Vampblade Season 2 # 5
Title: Vampblade Season 2 # 5 Publisher: Action Lab Comics Created & Written by: Jason Martin…
RICH REVIEWS: Tomboy # 12
Title: Tomboy # 12 Publisher: Action Lab Comics Story and Letters by: Mia Goodwin Art and…
RICH REVIEWS: Dollface # 7
Title: Dollface # 7 Publisher: Action Lab Comics Created & Story by: Dan Mendoza & Bryan…
RICH REVIEWS: Spencer and Locke (TPB)
Title: Spencer and Locke (TPB) Publisher: Action Lab Comics Writer: David Pepose Artist: Jorge Santiago Jr.…
RICH REVIEWS: Archie Jumbo Comics 75th Anniversary Celebration # 12
Title: Archie Jumbo Comics 75th Anniversary Celebration # 12 Publisher: Archie Comics Script: Tom DeFalco Pencils:…
FORBIDDEN GALLERY #1 review
TITLE: FORBIDDEN GALLERY #1 PUBLISHER: ACP Comics WRITER: “Archimedes” William Mull “Kenny’s Very Bad Dream” Paul…
Wayne’s Worlds: Moving Away from Trades
For years, comic books have suffered from what I refer to as “trade paperback-itis.” Most stories…
BATMAN BEYOND STAR AND AN OSCAR-NOMINATED ACTOR HEAD TO TERRIFICON
TERRIFICON welcomes actor and voice over talent (plus a fellow Connecticut native) Will Friedle from Batman…
RICH REVIEWS: Trolls # 2 Party With The Bergens
Title: Trolls # 2 Party With The Bergens Publisher: Papercutz Scripts: Dave Scheidt, Rafat Skarzycki, Michat…
JEZ'(RE): Comic-Con International SAN DIEGO 2017
This is usually the part where I talk about my trip on the road to con—but,…
RICH REVIEWS: Things You Shouldn’t Remember # 2
Title: Things You Shouldn’t Remember # 2 Publisher: Darby Pop Publishing Written and Lettered by: Luis…
RICH INTERVIEWS: Walter Ostlie Creator/Writer/Artist Shiver Bureau
First Comics News: How did you end up joining Scout Comics? Walter Ostlie: Comics is very much preparation…
Bobby Ray Octane and Mickey McFaster talk about THE FOCKE-WOLVES
First Comics News: When did you start playing music? Mickey McFaster: Pretty damn young. Bobby Ray…
Best Review Ever! DIE KITTY DIE SUMMER VACATION #1
TITLE: DIE KITTY DIE SUMMER VACATION #1 PUBLISHER: Chapterhouse WRITER: Fernando Ruiz, Dan Parent & Gisèle…
Best Review Ever! FANTOMAH #1
TITLE: FANTOMAH #1 PUBLISHER: Chapterhouse WRITER: Ray Fawkes ILLUSTRATOR: Soo Lee LETTERS: Andrew Thomas EDITOR: Aaron…
Best Review Ever! FREELANCE #4
TITLE: FREELANCE #4 PUBLISHER: Chapterhouse WRITER: Jim Zub and Andrew Wheeler ILLUSTRATOR: Vaneda Vireak and Cindy…
Best Review Ever! CAPTAIN CANUCK #1
TITLE: CAPTAIN CANUCK #1 PUBLISHER: Chapterhouse WRITER: Kalman Andrasofszky ILLUSTRATOR: Leonard Kirk and Emmanuelle Chateauneuf COLORS:…
SDCC (audio): Jack Kirby’s Consciousness, Roger Zelanzny’s Lord or Light, Barry Ira Geller and the Real Argo
San Diego Comic Con 2017 (July 19 – 23) 43 Photos On the panel was Barry…
SDCC (audio): Mike Royer Spotlight
Moderated by Mark Evanier. Mike revealed how he got started in comics, his working on the…
SDCC (audio): Paul Levitz in Conversation with Karen Berger
Karen started off talking about Paul hiring her, she then interviewed Paul about his being a…
SDCC (audio): Editing Comics
Moderated by Chris Butcher, on the panel were editors Shannon Waters, Mark Siegel, Cassandra Pelham and…
SDCC (audio): Why Will Eisner Still Matters at 100
On the panel was Paul Levitz, Jackie Estrada, Maggie Thompson and Paul Dini. They first discussed…
SDCC (audio): The Forgotten Trio: Letterers, Inkers and Colorists
Panelists include Dave Lanphear, Le Beau Underwood, Kelly Fritzpatrick, Veronica Gandini and moderator Jessica Tsang. They…
SDCC (audio): Publishers Weekly: Selling Comics to Diverse Audiences
On the panel was Calvin Reed, Christopher Butcher, Terence Irvins, Jennifer Haines and Kristen Parraz. They…
SDCC (audio): Graphic Novel Creator Richard Kyle’s Legacy
Photo by Bruce Guthrie. A collection of Richard’s friends and colleagues gather to discuss the recently…
SDCC (audio): Comics Arts Conference #5: Lassoing the Truth: Marston vs Wertham in the Wonder Woman War
After a brief introduction by Kate McClancy, the panel moderated by Travis Langley consisted of Christie…
SDCC (audio): Keith Pollard Spotlight
Mark Waid interviews Keith Pollard. Keith talks about becoming a comic book artist, his time in…
SDCC (audio): Will Eisner: Mentor and Friend
Denis Kitcken was joined by Danny Fingeroth. Denis started talking about his first meeting Will Eisner.…