The comic blogosphere seems to grow larger every day and just like comics, sometimes it’s pretty easy to get a little lost. “Meanwhile …” will act as your map, pointing out what interesting discussions are happening out there while you’re reading Blog@Newsarama.
We’re going to look at new blogs this week, at least new to me…
Where I endeavour to read every issue, or progs, of 2000 AD and appropriate associated comics, specials and annuals published between number one and 1, 100. Will this experiment result in, as Tharg the Mighty has warned of many times in his editorials over the years, thrill power overload or will I, like Morgan Spurlock in the documentary Supersize Me, end up being sick a lot and twenty five pounds heavier? Only this blog will tell.
Recently covered: 2000 AD of course
Essays from: David “hermanos” Brothers, Gavin “Gavok” Jasper, and Thomas “Wanderer” Wilde
Recently covered: Storm’s hair, ROM/Wraith, & Deception
Reviewing a Comic A Day
Recently Covered: The Last One #1, The Outsiders #28, & Strange Galaxy #8
Commentary, Reviews, and Insanity
Recently Covered: DC’s Recent Teaser Image, Monarch, & The Sinestro Corps Special
the chronicles of a “wait-for-trade-er” — the new breed of comic book fans who forgo monthly “floppies” for trade paperbacks and collected editions — featuring trade paperback reviews, commentaries, discount comic book alerts, comic book news, and the occasional scoop.
Recently Covered: Libraries vs bookstores, Nightwing: Brothers in Blood, & Batman: Face the Face
Comics Down Under is devoted to the history of Australian comic books, from the 1930s and 40s to the present day. Each installment looks at a different aspect of Australian comics’ history, ranging from landmark characters and their creators, to profiles of publishing companies and interviews with current Australian comic writers and artists. The Comics Down Under ‘blog’ will reprint previously published installments from Collectormania magazine.
Recently Covered: Fantastique, Jeff Wilkinson, & Passionate Nomads
An ageing Englishman rambles on about comics and other unpopular aspects of popular culture
Recently Covered: Judge Dredd Megazine, Satana, Blue Beetle, Spider-Man Fairy Tales, & The Spirit
Golden Age Comic Book Stories-
Recently Covered: Harry Clarke, Willy Pogany, & Lou Fine
Legion of Super-Heroes analysis and commentary
Recently Covered: Supergirl and the Legion of Super-Heroes #31, Ayn Rand, & Legion of Super-Heroes in the 31st Century #3
A place for me to discuss recent book acquisitions, my academic and other writing, my reading of fiction and poetry, and my enjoyment of popular culture. About the name: John Dee (1527-1609) kept a considerable library at his home in Mortlake, Surrey on the outskirts of London.
Recently Covered: Amazons Adrift!, minx 2.0, & Spider-man Loves Mary Jane
Comic Book Reviews, Comic Book Commentary and Random Rants About Marvel and DC comics. Plus a Little Manga. Viva la Revolucion!
Recently Covered: Teen Titans #48, Ant-Man Cancelled, & Countdown
Temple of the Seven Golden Camels-
Recently Covered: Space and Form, Eyes, & a Sketchbook in Africa
Thoughts on Cinema, Television, Comic books, Music… Oh, lets just call it ART.
Recently Covered: The Saw Trilogy, Sam Kieth, & Dollar Stores
Illustrations, Comics, Diagrams, Paintings, Maps and Secret Codes, affixed to the hidden plywood wall of a backyard fort with masking tape.
Recently Covered: Madrid, Homemade Screenprints, & an Ozark Travelogue
More new blogs next time…
July 3rd, 2007 at 11:41 am
But I like you, yeah I like you … and I feel so bohemian like you …
July 3rd, 2007 at 12:08 pm
I was wondering if anyone would get that.
July 3rd, 2007 at 2:43 pm
Hey, Shane, mind if I mention our podcast? I know it’s not a blog, but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t deserve anyone’s love:) You can find it by clicking on my name or visiting this address:
http://fourcolorpodcast.libsyn.com/
Thanks!