TJ Dietsch
I've been reading comics on a regular basis since "The Death of Superman" storyline captured my imagination in 1992 at the age of 9. My parents fully supported my oncoming comic book addiction by driving me to the comic shop every week on Wednesdays, schedules permitting. At around that same time, I realized I wanted to be involved in the comics world in one way or another.
I went to college at Ohio Wesleyan University where I met my future wife, got a degree in creative writing and literature and also scored an internship at Wizard. After graduating the next year, I stayed around my hometown of Toledo, Ohio until a spot opened up at Wizard. I interviewed for the job in the research department and wound up getting it. I was at Wizard for about four years where I learned a lot about the magazine business and eventually worked my way up to Associate Editor of ToyFare. Moving to New York has lead to me living in a bunch of towns no one's ever heard of like Nyack, Stony Point and New Windsor.
Since 2009 I've been freelancing full time which has been both nerve wracking and a lot of fun. I've written for Maxim.com, UGO.com, Marvel.com and a number of others, with CBR being the most recent. My main gig is covering the wild and diverse world of comics coming out from Image along with a few other topics here and there.
FIRST COMIC: A stack from a neighbor that included the first four issues of "Captain Carrot & The Zoo Crew," "Fantastic Four" #335 and "New Teen Titans" #19 among others.
FAVORITE CHARACTER: Superman, Creeper, Batman, Captain America, pretty much anyone who's interesting.
Articles By TJ Dietsch
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Unmasking "Ultimate Spider-Man" with Producer Cort Lane
Mon, June 17th, 2013 | Category: TV/Film
In the first installment of CBR's new "Ultimate Spider-Man" recap interview series, Supervising Producer Cort Lane discusses the show's origins, its new take on Scorpion, Mini-Spider-Man, Clark Gregg's Agent Coulson and more.
TOYING AROUND: A Cavalcade of CCI Exclusives
Sat, June 15th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Diamond Select Toys, Icon Heroes, Dark Horse and more get in on the San Diego Comic-Con exclusive game while new "Man of Steel," "Pacific Rim," Sailor Moon and Spider-Man pieces debut in this week's TOYING AROUND.
EXCLUSIVE: JMS Explores Dark Side of Teenage Superheroing in "Sidekick"
Mon, June 10th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
J. Michael Straczynski discusses teaming up with artist Tom Mandrake for "Sidekick," a new 12-issue title exploring the dark side of teenaged superheroing from the Joe's Comics label. Plus, an exclusive preview.
TOYING AROUND: Tons of CCI 2013 Exclusive Merchandise Revealed
Sat, June 8th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Hasbro, Mezco, Gentle Giant and Hollywood Collectibles unveiled a plethora of July's Comic-Con International in San Diego exclusives, including Star Wars busts, Deadpool figures & Transformers/G.I. Joe hybrids!
Rob Liefeld Kickstarts "Brigade" Into the Future
Thu, June 6th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Creator Rob Liefeld spoke with CBR about his decision to take to the Kickstarter route for his upcoming "Brigade" ongoing series in order to get free comics into peoples' hands, and get more people into comics.
COMMENTARY TRACK: Andy Diggle Cracks "Thief of Thieves" #14
Wed, June 5th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Andy Diggle steals time with CBR to talk Skybound's "Thief of Thieves," covering everything from co-writing with Robert Kirkman & James Asmus to playing character moments against the larger plot.
EXCLUSIVE: DC Collectibles Debuts New 52 Swamp Thing Action Figure
Tue, June 4th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
DC Collectibles has shared an exclusive first look at the brand new deluxe Swamp Thing action figure based on Yanick Paquette's New 52 designs set to appear in stores in December.
TOYING AROUND: "Kick-Ass 2" CCI Exclusives & Star Wars Figures
Sat, June 1st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
More Comic-Con International in San Diego exclusives were revealed this week including swear-laden "Kick-Ass 2" figures & Angry Birds Star Wars toys. Plus, new "Walking Dead" Pop! Vinyls & Sonic the Hedgehog statues.
TOYING AROUND: "Man of Steel" Reveal, Sideshow's Vampirella
Sat, May 25th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
This week, new Comic-Con International in San Diego exclusives were revealed by DC Collectibles, NECA and more. Plus, has a Target action figure pack revealed a new character in June's "Man of Steel" film?
Larsen Shakes Up "Savage Dragon," Updates "Ant" Status
Thu, May 23rd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Image Comics co-founder Erik Larsen talks to CBR News about the all-new status quo in the pages of his longrunning "Savage Dragon" ongoing and provides a status update on "Ant."
TOYING AROUND: The Joker & DC Collectibles Galore
Sat, May 18th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
In the latest TOYING AROUND, DC Collectibles steals the show with a plethora of statues and figures. Plus, a new "Walking Dead" statue, Mega Man X figure & more Comic-Con International exclusives revealed!
Fraction Reaches For The Stars With "Satellite Sam"
Thu, May 16th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Matt Fraction spoke with CBR about teaming with Howard Chaykin for "Satellite Sam," a murder mystery which delves into the seedier side of television's early days. Plus, an exclusive preview of the Image title's first issue.
TOYING AROUND: Comic-Con International Exclusives, Power Rangers
Sat, May 11th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Mattel & Hasbro get Comic-Con International in San Diego attendees excited early with exclusive announcements, plus lots of merchandise from "Iron Man 3," "Man of Steel" and even the Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers!
Silvestri Decodes "Cyber Force"
Thu, May 2nd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Top Cow founder and fan-favorite artist Marc Silvestri discusses the first arc of his successful Kickstarter-funded "Cyber Force" revival and what fans can expect from the initiative moving forward.
EXCLUSIVE: Ron Marz Returns To "Witchblade"
Wed, May 1st, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Longtime "Witchblade" scribe Ron Marz returns to the series in the wake of the Top Cow Universe-shaking "Darkness Falls" miniseries. CBR has the exclusive first word on what he has in store for Sara Pezzini.
TOYING AROUND: Life-Sized Iron Man & More "Man of Steel" Figures
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Iron Man 3" fever is in full swing with a life-sized statue and foot-tall action figures, plus new "Man of Steel" figures from Play Arts Kai, He-Man Pop! Vinyls and a Hot Toys Wolverine statue.
C2E2: Wiebe's "Rat Queens" Reign at Shadowline
Sat, April 27th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
"Peter Panzerfaust" writer Kurtis J. Wiebe, co-creator Meg Dejmal and artist John "Roc" Upchurch head to Shadowline and Image Comics for the fantasy adventure series "Rat Queens."
Frank Quitely Builds "Jupiter's Legacy"
Tue, April 23rd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Frank Quitely discusses his and Mark Millar's "Jupiter's Legacy," from its origins as a bar room pitch to settling into the world of creator-owned comics, designing the fashion for an entire planet and more.
Ed Brubaker Gets Modern With "Fatale"
Mon, April 22nd, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
Ed Brubaker discusses his and Sean Phillips' "Fatale" leaping forward to the modern day for its next storyline before jumping back in time again for an arc based in grunge-era Seattle. Plus, an exclusive look at #14.
TOYING AROUND: "Man of Steel" & "Iron Man 3" ARTFX Statues
Sat, April 20th, 2013 | Category: Comic Books
With summer drawing near, the season's biggest blockbusters past, present and future take the collectible spotlight, from "Man of Steel" & "Iron Man 3" to "Terminator." Plus, new "Sailor Moon" & "Walking Dead" toys!
