Marc Ellerby

If You Loved 'Ghostbusters', Try These Comics Next
If You Loved 'Ghostbusters', Try These Comics Next
If You Loved 'Ghostbusters', Try These Comics Next
Despite all the naysayers and negativity, the new Ghostbusters movie has received a rave reception from critics and audiences, thanks in large part to the chemistry and charisma of its four lead actors, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, and Kate McKinnon. If you loved Ghostbusters and you're after comics in a similar vein, we've rounded up five of the best independent comics that capture the spirit (no pun intended) of the summer's biggest comedy.
If You Loved Glastonbury, Try These Comics Next
If You Loved Glastonbury, Try These Comics Next
If You Loved Glastonbury, Try These Comics Next
Glastonbury Festival is known worldwide as one of the most expansive and ecclectic music festivals, with the best and most varied selection of music from superstar artists to emerging acts. This year saw Adele blow everyone away on the Pyramid Stage, LCD Soundsystem triumphantly return on the Other Stage, and a whole host of other amazing acts throughout the weekend. If you're a major audiophile and you want to bring a little crossover into you love of comics, we've assembled a list of some of the five best music or music inspired independent comics to check out while you run out the clock until the next Glastonbury.
Kyle Starks Announced As New Writer Of Oni Press' 'Rick And Morty'
Kyle Starks Announced As New Writer Of Oni Press' 'Rick And Morty'
Kyle Starks Announced As New Writer Of Oni Press' 'Rick And Morty'
Dan Harmon's hit animated show Rick and Morty is a property tailor-made for comics, packed full of mad science, alternate worlds and family drama. The ongoing series from Oni Press has been a huge hit with fans of the show, and later this year one of independent comics In an exclusive interview with LA Times, Oni Press announced that Sexcastle writer Kyle Starks will be taking over the ongoing series beginning in July. Drawn by the regular team of CJ Cannon and Ryan Hill with back-ups by Marc Ellerby, Starks' joins the book for five issues beginning with Rick and Morty #16.
Graphicly Closure Leads To Unpaid Creators
Graphicly Closure Leads To Unpaid Creators
Graphicly Closure Leads To Unpaid Creators
Graphicly, the digital comics platform that at one time looked like it was going to be ComiXology's biggest competitor, announced last week that it was shutting down, and members of its staff had been acquired by print-on-demand service Blurb. You wouldn't be alone if you believed that Graphicly shut down in 2012, when the company switched from being a digital comics platform to an ebook distributor. Now that it has officially closed its doors. the company has reportedly left quite a few comics creators in the lurch in regards to payment for works they published through Graphicly.
Sam Humphries and Rob G. Promote Boom!’s ‘CBGB’ With a Limited Edition Print [Exclusive]
Sam Humphries and Rob G. Promote Boom!’s ‘CBGB’ With a Limited Edition Print [Exclusive]
Sam Humphries and Rob G. Promote Boom!’s ‘CBGB’ With a Limited Edition Print [Exclusive]
Next week sees the launch of Boom! Studios music venue-inspired "CBGB" anthology and, true to form, contributors Sam Humphries and artist Rob G. are taking a DIY approach to promoting. Starting next week the pair will independently be promoting the book with a special, limited edition print by G...