Jennifer Cheng
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NYCC: Gay Marriage In Comics
Wed, October 24th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
At the NYCC Gay Marriage in Comics Panel, Paul Kupperberg, Dan Parent, Joan Hilty and Phil Jimenez discussed the controversy and representation, Queer vs. Gay comics and Kevin Keller's high school love life.
NYCC: Adam Kubert Discusses The Kubert School
Sun, October 21st, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Adam Kubert and Anthony Marquez spoke about the Kubert School, its curriculum and the pursuit and rewards of an artistic profession during a panel at New York Comic Con 2012.
NYCC: Editors, Creators Celebrate Women of Marvel
Sat, October 20th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
The Women of Marvel panel at NYCC 2012 had a great mix of editors and writers including Editor Jeanine Schaefer, writer Marjorie Liu, colorist Jordie Bellaire and more discussing the contribution of women to comics.
NYCC: Neil Druckman, Faith Erin Hicks & Dark Horse Introduce "The Last of Us"
Sat, October 13th, 2012 | Category: Comic Books
Dark Horse Comics' capped its video game-based comics panel at NYCC with Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks announcing and discussing their upcoming comic adaptation of "The Last of Us."
Fatale #14
Mon, May 20th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Fatale" #14, Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips continue the extended flashback exploring Josephine's past, following her through the final years of WWII.
Sword of Sorcery #8
Fri, May 17th, 2013 | Category: Review
Sword of Sorcery" #8 by Christy Marx, Aaron Lopresti, Travis Moore and John Livesay wraps up the final storyline of "Amethyst," in which Eclipso invades Nilaa, the Gemworld, and is determined to unite the power of all houses under his rule.
Archer & Armstrong #0
Mon, May 13th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Archer and Armstrong" #0 by Fred Van Lente and Clayton Henry give is origin story for the Anni-Padda brothers: The Timewalker, Armstrong and The Eternal Warrior, in which they embark on a quest to The Faraway, the source of The Boon.
Harbinger #12
Mon, May 13th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Harbinger" #12, Joshua Dysart, Khari Evans and Trevor Hairsine reveal more of the Toyo Harada's past and take the Renegades to Vegas in the present day, bringing the team closer to the center of the "Harbinger Wars" crossover
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong
Fri, May 10th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong" by Prudence Shen and Faith Erin Hicks is an excellent graphic novel and first collaboration. The story begins with a friendship and culminates with a light-hearted but suspenseful gladiator-style robot competition
Superior Spider-Man #9
Mon, May 6th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Superior Spider-Man" #9 by Dan Slott and Ryan Stegman is an expanded metaphysical struggle between Peter Parker and Doc Ock for total control of Parker's body and life as Spider-Man.
All-New X-Men #11
Fri, May 3rd, 2013 | Category: Review
In "All-New X-Men" #11 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen, one of the time-displaced original give X-Men decides to join current-day Cyclops' mutant revolution, and the resulting tug-of-war causes more than one character to behave b
Morning Glories #26
Mon, April 29th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Morning Glories" #26 opens up a new set of questions that spins off from existing mysteries in Nick Spencer and Joe Eisma's supernatural suspense ongoing, expanding existing mythology and returning the spotlight to one of the original six
Rachel Rising #16
Fri, April 26th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Rachel Rising" #16 by Terry Moore begins with a cozy scene of Rachel, Jet, Aunt Johnny and Carol drinking coffee but quickly segues into two compact, dramatic scenes of ritual and sacrifice, one awash in fire, the other in blood.
Miniature Jesus #1
Mon, April 22nd, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Miniature Jesus" #1, Ted McKeever, best known for "Metropol" and artwork for many of DC's Vertigo titles, begins a tale about temptation and redemption, saints and demons in a semi-rural, postindustrial landscape.
Sword of Sorcery #7
Mon, April 22nd, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Sword of Sorcery" #7 by Christy Marx, Aaron Lopresti, Marc Andreyko and Andrei Bressan, Eclipso strikes and seeks to unite the power of House Diamond and House Onyx of Gemworld under his own rule, and Stalker tries to outwit the Devil.
Chew #33
Fri, April 19th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Chew" #33, John Layman and Rob Guillory have Tony Chu assist the US Navy with the pursuit of the church/cult of the Immaculate Ova, in part three of the "Bad Apples" storyline. If that isn't enough, Poyo makes a cameo appearan
Harbinger #11
Mon, April 15th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Harbinger" #11, Joshua Dysart, Khari Evans and Trevor Hairsine get the team back on track with the force of a single character's resolve.
Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake #4
Mon, April 15th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Adventure Time with Fionna and Cake" #4 by Natasha Allegri at first seems to be a direct followup to the events of preceding issues, but it quickly takes an unexpected turn into the dreams and mishaps of a character obsessed with physical appea
Saga #12
Fri, April 12th, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Saga" #12, Brian K. Vaughn and Fiona Staples shine the spotlight on Prince Robot IV. The story opens with a four-page flashback, including the now infamous "postage-stamp"-sized "gay sex scenes."
Locke & Key: Omega #4
Mon, April 8th, 2013 | Category: Review
After three issues of characterization-dense prelude and final preparations, "Locke and Key: Omega" #4 by Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez is the grand opening of the final act, as Dodge moves into the open during Senior Prom.
Snapshot #3
Mon, April 8th, 2013 | Category: Review
"Snapshot" #3 is the pay-dirt issue that gives readers answers for all the mysteries of the previous issues of Andy Diggle and Jock's techno-thriller, making some sense of the dazzling but bewildering events of previous issues.
The Last of Us: American Dreams #1
Fri, April 5th, 2013 | Category: Review
"The Last of Us: American Dreams" #1 by Neil Druckmann and Faith Erin Hicks is a comics spin-off prequel of the yet-to-be-released survival horror/action adventure game "The Last of Us," developed by Naughty Dog Games for PlayStation 3
Relish
Wed, April 3rd, 2013 | Category: Review
"Relish" is Lucy Kinsley's book of autographical essay-style pieces about food and family. Foodies and non-fiction readers will be pleased with Kinsley's stories, which are doused heavily with food lore and recipes and lightened with
Aquaman #18
Mon, April 1st, 2013 | Category: Review
In "Aquaman" #18, Geoff Johns and Paul Pelletier begin a new story arc, ominously titled "Death of a King," as Arthur uneasily returns to reign in Atlantis, facing threats from at least three different directions.
