The Ninth Art Lighthouse Awards 2004
By The Ninth Eight
Ninth Art looks back over the very best from another year in comics, picking out the talents to watch out for and the books you really should be reading, in the fourth annual Ninth Art Lighthouse Awards.

First & Last: Andy Diggle
By The Ninth Art Q&A
He'd like to thank Kevin O'Neill, Carlos Ezquerra and his English teacher, but he's got no time for clothes or swimming. Ninth Art puts the important questions to the writer of THE LOSERS.

The List: Politics
By Matthew Craig
With Bulent Yusuf, Nick Brownlow and Antony Johnston. Comics may be synonymous with issues, but can they rock the vote? As America prepares to go to the polls, Ninth Art gets political with David Rees, Brian Wood, Joe Sacco and others.

Man And Superman
By Bulent Yusuf
Christopher Reeve set the standard for big screen superheroes through his work, and proved a true hero in the determination he showed in his life. Bulent Yusuf remembers the man who reshaped comics' greatest icon.

The Goon Show: An interview with Eric Powell
By Alex Dueben
Fast establishing himself as one of Dark Horse's brightest talents, Eric Powell has created a monster with his brilliantly funny THE GOON. Alex Dueben engages in some gangster rapping with the artist.

Thumbnail: Rob Liefeld
By Justin Jordan
One of the hottest talents of the early 90s, Rob Liefeld is now as much reviled as he was once revered - yet his work helped shape comic fashions for a decade. Ninth Art looks back over his controversial career.

The Filth And The Theory
By Gary Wilkinson
It's a squalid story about sickness and depravity - and it may just be the tonic you need. Gary Wilkinson explores the world of THE FILTH, with the help of creators Grant Morrison and Chris Weston.

First & Last: Brian K Vaughan
By The Ninth Art Q&A
He can write a hit series for Vertigo, get nominated for an Eisner, and even take his talents to Marvel. But can he cook? Y: THE LAST MAN writer Brian K Vaughan goes first. And last.

Hogan's Heroes: A Conversation With Peter Hogan
By Adrian Brown
He's played in Neil Gaiman's sandbox and dabbled in Alan Moore's toybox. Now TERRA OBSCURA's Peter Hogan talks to Adrian Brown about spin-off comics, fantastic worlds and comics' stew of ideas.

Omaha Landing: An interview with Omaha Perez
By Alex Dueben
Omaha Perez started out as a small press artist, until an irresistible idea turned him into a writer-artist. Alex Dueben seeks enlightenment from the creative force behind BODHISATTVA and the forthcoming PERIPHERY anthology.

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