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Why Shutter Is A Daring Comic
In fact, I'm in awe that a relatively mainstream comic (as Image Comics have become in their fashion) had the moxie to do something like that in terms of structure. What I'm referring to is the gradual pace development in the comic in which we follow Kate, on her birthday, to the grave of her father,[...]
Image's The Empty Is Full Of Life
By Julz Hendricks I am head over heels in love with The Empty #1, out this past week from Image. Not only is is a fast read, but it ends on a cliff hanger
Indie Creator Talks Shop: Jacob Semahn Of Image Comics' Goners
At his table, we talked about his first comic book series, Goners, being distributed by Image Comics I was initially drawn in by the covers and then read the synopsis in the inside cover of issue one: "In a world where the mortal co-exists with the mythic, a single family through the ages stands as[...]
Typing on The Dead #137: Teen Zone
By Jared Cornelius Welcome back to Typing on The Dead, Bleeding Cool's recap and dissection of the latest Walking Dead issue.  With pacing problems
Larry Young And Charlie Adlard's Astronauts In Trouble Comes To Image In June
But Astronauts In Trouble was always in the publisher's own name. And now it has a new publisher, Image Comics Astronauts In Trouble #1 by Larry Young and Charlie Adlard will be published by Image Comics in June. I hear that it will reprint the old series in chronological order with new covers by Adlard The series[...]
The Bleed Episode 2.5: Reading Starlight With Amy Reeder And Brandon Montclare
Blame Flash Gordon and Beyonce (/Beyoncé? I always forget). That's what happens when you bro out, y'know. With that disclaimer out of the way, please WELCOME our good friends Brandon Montclare and Amy Reeder to the show. They've been behind kick-ass comics like Rocket Girl and Halloween Eve for Image Comics as well as other greatwork for the Big-Two. They've brought Mark Millar and Goran Parlov's Starlight along with them[...]
Oddly Normal #5 Paves The Way To New Opportunities
From Image Comics, Oddly Normal #5, written and illustrated by Otis Frampton, begins with the internal dialogue that drew me to the series in the first place We are immediately immersed in Oddly's thoughts about her current standings at school and how everyone keeps staring at her-something she will never get used to Unfortunately for[...]
Saga #25 Returns With An Explosive Issue
Three cheers! Saga from Image Comics, written by Brian K Vaughan, with art by Fiona Staples is back with an explosive issue #25 All of the characters you've come to know and love are now intertwined in a panic-ridden plot sure to capture your attention As you know from reading the last issue, Hazel, Alana,[...]
The Bleed Episode 2.4: Reading Rat Queens With Jimmie Robinson
The podcast consists of the latest news in comics, creator interviews, and a weekly book club discussion. Say hello to the one and only Jimmie Robinson! Jimmie has created some great titles for Image Comics and its Shadowline imprint, including-but-not- limited-to Five Weapons, Bomb Queen (parts I-VII), and, coming February 2015, The Empty A multi-talented artist who[...]
Bitch Planet Is More Than Just A Comic Book
Last month, Image Comics released a fantastic feminist comic called Bitch Planet, written by Kelly Sue DeConnick, with art by Valentine De Landro Bitch Planet #2 continues with focus on Kamau Kogo, suspected murderer of Marian Collins, who knows she's being falsely accused After battling an intense round of brainwashing, Kamau is joined by one[...]