Shaun Manning
I started reading comics with a ratty copy of Marvel's "Transformers" #1, followed in short order by such memorable titles as "Alf" and "Madballs." After growing out of those, I came back to comics when a friend bought me the "Death of Superman" trade--event comics work! I followed the characters seen there into "Justice League," which, rummaging through back issues, got me hooked on Giffen/DeMatteis/Maguire's "JLI," still one of my absolute favorite series. I read Steven T. Seagle and Teddy Kristiansen's "House of Secrets" long before I was ready, which cemented my interest in Vertigo and other Mature Readers and indie books. Now, I've been reading comics longer than I haven't and enjoy a little bit of everything.
I have written for CBR since 2006. By day I am an Academic Marketing Manager for the University of Michigan Press, which is awesome in an entirely different way.
Illustration by Jesse Gregg
FIRST COMIC: Marvel's "Transformers" #1
FAVORITE CHARACTER: I tend to follow creators more than characters, but I'll probably always read "Hellblazer" and I'm a sucker for a good Batman story.
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Big Apple Con: More Valiant Collections To Come
Sun, November 18th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books
This weekend at the Big Apple Con, the new Valiant Entertainment announced their next project, a hardcover collection of "X-O Manowar" with a new story by Bob Layton.
Mighty Marvel Podcast: The State of the Initiative, Part 1
Wed, November 14th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books
Marvel Comics hosted a podcast yesterday with writer Brian Reed to update fans on the state of his books, "Captain Marvel," "Ms. Marvel," and "The Initiative" and how it all leads up to a little "Secret Invasion."
Partying With Zuda
Wed, October 31st, 2007 | Category: Digital Comics
Zuda Comics, DC's online comics initiative, got off to a roaring start at a launch party in New York City this week, and CBR News was on hand and spoke with some Zuda hopefuls.
Talbot's "Alice in Sunderland" at the Cartoon Museum
Fri, April 27th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books
Bryan Talbot's "Alice in Sunderalnd" is currently on exhibit at the Cartoon Museum in London, showcasing the lively art from the graphic novel. Shaun Manning filed this report.
"Fun Home" With Bechdel at Angouleme
Fri, February 2nd, 2007 | Category: Comic Books
Last week at the Angouleme Comics Festival in France, Shaun Manning sat down with "Time" Magazine Book of the Year winner Alison Bechdel to discuss her memoir, "Fun Home."
Talking with Peter Kuper at Angouleme
Wed, January 31st, 2007 | Category: Comic Books
During the Angouleme Comics Festival, Shaun Manning caught up with writer/artist Peter Kuper to talk "Spy vs. Spy," "Theo and the Blue Note," "Stop Forgetting To Remember" and more.
A Look At The Angouleme International Comics Festival
Tue, January 30th, 2007 | Category: Comic Books
Shaun Manning made his way to France for his first Angouleme Festival International de la Bande Dessinée, or better known around these parts as the Angouleme International Comics Festival, and filed this report.
The Frankfurt Book Fair: Comics Pavilion
Sun, October 22nd, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Shaun Manning recently had the chance to travel to Germany for the Frankfurt Book Fair. What did he find comic wise while he was there? A whole lot. He filed this report.
My Lunch with Paul Jenkins At Wizard World Chicago
Mon, August 7th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Ever wonder what it'd be like to have lunch with one of your favorite comic book creators? CBR's own Shaun Manning found when he won a lunch with writer Paul Jenkins and filed this report.
WWC: Kevin Smith Panel
Sat, August 5th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Kevin Smith held another one of his regular Q&A sessions this evening at Chicago and we've got the highlights. Discussion of "Clerks II," what genre his next film will be, a marriage proposal and more.
WWC: Aspen Comics Panel
Fri, August 4th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
At the Aspen Comics panel Friday in Chicago, Michael Turner and gang entertained their fans and brought them up to speed on their current projects, plus hints at a major announcement to come from Turner.
WWC: Brian Wood One-on-One
Fri, August 4th, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Some surprise announcements during Brian Wood's One-on-One Panel during Wizard World Chicago. He's got a new Viking saga to come called "Northlanders" and has signed a two-year exclusive with DC Comics.
WWC: Preview Night Report
Thu, August 3rd, 2006 | Category: Comic Books
Wizard World Chicago is here and thus begins CBR's coverge of the convention. Field reporter Shaun Manning checks in with a Preview Night report with a look a the convention floor.
