Camera Obscura: Lessons From Hogwarts
By Alasdair Watson
Joe Quesada recently made a trip to Scotland to court J.K.Rowling for Marvel. Even if she never writes a comic in her life, she still has things to teach those who do.
Cassandra Complex: Leave It All Behind
By Antony Johnston
For the artist, the act of creation is not always about life's rewards. Money will only last so long, but death, well, that's forever.
Face It, Tiger: Are We Having Fun Yet?
By Andrew Wheeler
Reflecting on San Diego, Andrew Wheeler asks, if misery loves company, why is the comics audience shrinking? Based on current evidence, aren't we miserable enough by now?
Camera Obscura: San Diego, Mon Amour
By Alasdair Watson
Writing live from the San Diego comic convention 2001, the usually curmudgeonly Alasdair Watson actually finds something to smile about.
Cassandra Complex: Evolution In Action
By Antony Johnston
Joe Quesada's recent comments regarding older creators sparked controversy and bad feeling among pros and readers alike. But what did he really mean... and was he so wrong?
Face It, Tiger: I'm Superman, Thanks For Asking
By Andrew Wheeler
Ever since Apollo and the Midnighter came out, Andrew Wheeler has been arguing the importance of greater representation for homosexuals in comics. Now he's taking his arguments to the people with the power to make a difference.
Face It, Tiger: Homo Superior
By Andrew Wheeler
Does it matter if Apollo and the Midnighter from Warren Ellis' THE AUTHORITY are gay? It makes all the difference in the world if you've been waiting for a hero all your life, says Andrew Wheeler. Reprinted from PopImage.
Camera Obscura: Blind Ambition
By Alasdair Watson
Which superhero have you always dreamed of writing? Is it Batman? Wolverine? Maybe Spider-Man or The Spectre? Oh dear. You're about to get a kicking.
Cassandra Complex: Love The Mainstream
By Antony Johnston
There's a breed of people out there who think that everything 'mainstream' is bad. But they're living in the past.
Face It, Tiger: Dead Can Dance?
By Andrew Wheeler
Death is more certain than love and more romantic than taxes. Literature loves death, so why can't comics take it seriously?