Monthly Archives: November 2011

WINterview: Nick Pitarra!

Posted by & filed under WINterviews.

The-Red-Wing-2

Contrary to popular belief, The Red Wing mini-series was NOT about a hockey player from Detroit.  That being said, the very-talented artist Nick Pitarra is well on his way to becoming a household name! We recently had the good fortune of bumping into Nick Pitarra at the racetrack, and here’s what happened:  Q:  What’s your favorite moment… Read more »

Top Five Books Of The Week!

Posted by & filed under Top Fives.

Top Five

Ahoy there, fearless readers!  Sonny Calzone here!  I trust you all had an enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday!  I had a great one, and it  was certainly one of my busier Thanksgivings, that’s for sure!  Appetizers in Oceanside with Pop, followed by main course in Rockville Centre with Tess, and topping it off with a dessert in Melville with Jess! … Read more »

WINterview: Jolly Blackburn!

Posted by & filed under WINterviews.

kodtwallpaper1280

  Jolly Blackburn is a national treasure, and his KoDT comic srtips have become a favorite amongst comicbook readers and fantasy RPG gamers everywhere.  We recently enjoyed a pleasant sitdown with Jolly, and here’s what happened: Q:  Have you ever spoken with J. D. Webster?  Is he hip to the KoDT jive? A:  Oh definitely. I met… Read more »

TQQ: Thor!

Posted by & filed under The Query Quarry, Uru Hammer.

thorlauging

Ahoy there!  And welcome back to The Query Quarry!  It’s the place where we put our favorite comicbook characters on the hot seat!  No punches pulled here! Thor visited us at The Hourly Planet yesterday, and here’s what happened… THWP:  What were you doing before your first appearance in Marvel Comics in 1962 (Journey Into Mystery issue #83)? THOR:  Clearly thou… Read more »

Hot Lights: Marvel Point One

Posted by & filed under Hot Lights.

PointOne01-

Writers: Ed Brubaker, Jeph Loeb, David Lapham, Chris Yost, Fred Van Lente, Matt Fraction, Brian Michael Bendis   Artists: Javier Pulido, Ed McGuinness, Roberto De La Torre, Ryan Stegman, Salvador Larroca, Terry Dodson, Bryan Hitch   Commentary by James O’Callaghan   I have to be honest, I was not a big fan of this book. … Read more »

Top Five Comics Of The Week!

Posted by & filed under Top Fives.

Top Five

Ahoy there, fearless readers!  Johnny Coker is vacationing in the Bahamas, and so this time it’s me, Sonny Calzone, letting you know what to be on the lookout for at your trusty local comic shop this week!  Sweet chili pepper pie!  It’s a big week, and there’s something for everyone! SINGLE ISSUES: * Billy Tucci’s A Child Is Born one-shot… Read more »