Aaron Colter
Comics We Love: ‘Scud: The Disposable Assassin’ by Rob Schrab [25-Page Preview]
Image Comics recently released a new edition of the entire Scud: The Disposable Assassin series called The Whole Shebang. If you were a fan of alternative comics in the 1990s, you probably already picked up a copy of the glorious black and white book...
‘V for Vendetta’ Writer Alan Moore Supports Alleged Wikileaks Whistleblower Bradley Manning
The often outspoken (when not completely silent) and renowned comics creator Alan Moore has released a statement in support of the alleged Wikileaks whistle-blower PFC Bradley Manning, a U.S. Army intelligence analyst who has been held in solitary confinement for over a year without trial...
‘V for Vendetta’ Inspires Anonymous, Creator David Lloyd Responds
As a loose collective of so-called "hackers" labeled Anonymous continues to cause mostly harmless chaos around the Internet, a symbol born from Alan Moore and David Lloyd's graphic novel V for Vendetta has become synonymous with the cause of radical transparency online...
Comics We Love: ‘Lil’ Depressed Boy’, a Love/Hate Letter to Hipsters
There's a very simple test to see if you'll enjoy Li'l Depressed Boy. Look at the cover. Does this apparent indie title focusing on a loner twenty-something interest you? If yes, continuing reading. If not, then this book probably isn't your cup of fair-trade, organic coffee...
‘The Sixth Gun’ Shines: Why We Love the Oni Press Fantasy Western [Preview]
There's a good chance you're not reading one of the strongest ongoing titles of recent memory. Although Oni Press' The Sixth Gun is already a solid series less than 20 issues in, it's the potential in the premise and characters that make the fantasy-western such an enjoyable read...
Nonplayer: Nate Simpson Talks About His Much-Anticipated Debut [Exclusive Art]
Nate Simpson has generated a level of excitement for his upcoming Image comic that many creators never see; his work has been praised by industry giants and he's a special guest this year at Portland, Oregon's Stumptown Comics Festival...
Don’t Be That Guy: Todd Goldman Is the Worst
Recently, cartoonist Jess Fink wrote on her Tumblr that two people were ripping off her original t-shirt design of a Milk & Cookie that she sells on Threadless. The first person stealing her idea, as reported by Regretsy, was an Etsy user by the unfortunate name of glitterbiscuits, who flagrantly traced Fink's original design, sold t-shirts based on the traced image, and boasted about it until
Chris Onstad on His Indefinite Hiatus from ‘Achewood’ [Exclusive Interview]
Chris Onstad announced through his website on Sunday that his critically-acclaimed webcomic, Achewood, is now on indefinite hiatus. After almost a decade, the adventures of Roast Beef, Ray, and the rest of the beloved characters are over -- for now anyway...
Star Wars Origami: Video Instructions On How to Fold with the Force
Last year, we highlighted the impressive paper skills of Brian Chan and his origami designs based on manga. Since then, we've found a host other talented people who have not only given the world some impressive, original origami versions of Star Wars characters, but also video instructions on how you can recreate them own at home...
A Plantable Comic Book That Can Grow Into Herbs and Flowers
It's no secret that comics as printed periodicals aren't especially green. Many are printed in China, where environmental standards are lower than the U.S. and Canada, few are printed on recycled paper, and even fewer use soy-based inks. Many people are looking toward digital distribution to cut down on environmental impact and excess storage...