Huck, from the comic of the same name by Mark Millar and Rafael Albuquerque, is the hero we so desperately need right now. Here are the qualities that make him such a hero as well as how and why we can emulate those very qualities in our own lives and, in so doing, make our world a better place.
Read More »Incon-Crusaders creates limited edition poster for ‘Your Superhero Origin’
Patrick Renfrow, founder of the Incon-Crusaders, is no stranger to adversity. At the age of 21, after a period in which his body starting going haywire, Patrick was diagnosed with spina bifida, a birth defect involving an improper development of the spinal cord. One of the horrible symptoms that began …
Read More »Support these Chicago comic creators’ Kickstarter projects!
This post is a round-up of both current and recently completed crowdfunding campaigns on Kickstarter, Indiegogo or other platforms by Chicago-based comic creators.
Read More »9 free, super easy ways to help anyone’s Kickstarter (or other crowdfunding project)
Whether you know me personally as Daniel or just through this blog as the writer/editor Pop Mythologist, I need your help. My Kickstarter for my book, 'Your Superhero Origin,' will launch on Thursday, March 24, and there’s a lot riding on it.
Read More »PREVIEW: All hail the new ‘Empress’ by Mark Millar and Stuart Immonen
Here's an exciting look at the upcoming sci-fi adventure series 'Empress' by Mark Millar and Stuart Immonen to be published by Marvel's ICON imprint in April.
Read More »‘Retro Sherbet’ is a ridiculously catchy love letter to the 90s
Song after song, from beginning to end, Meri Amber's 'Retro Sherbet' will dazzle you with its irresistible hooks, attention to musical detail, and its nostalgic, bubblegum sweetness. If you have any love for the 90s at all, this is a must-listen.
Read More »Margaret Atwood to publish first graphic novel with Dark Horse Comics
**PRESS RELEASE** Dec. 8, 2015–Dark Horse Comics announced today the publication of Angel Catbird, the first graphic novel by Margaret Atwood, the Booker Award–winning author of The Blind Assassin, The Handmaid’s Tale, and The Heart Goes Last. Angel Catbird is a unique and ambitious collaboration between Atwood and artist Johnnie …
Read More »The 11 best Asian American superheroes in comics
To mark the release of 'Totally Awesome Hulk' #1 today, here is Pop Mythology's list of the 10 best Asian American superheroes.
Read More »Don’t be a ‘hero’: be like Jessica Jones
Jessica Jones is the hero who isn't a hero, who shows there isn't one right way to be a hero and that sometimes not seeming like a hero to others is the best way to be one.
Read More »‘Joyland – Illustrated Edition’ is an attractive but unnecessary volume
With a gorgeous cover by Glen Orbik and 20+ illustrations, 'Joyland - Illustrated Edition' is an attractive volume. But it doesn't offer enough to justify buying if you already own the original edition.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Star Wars Psychology’ will awaken the Force in you
In 'Star Wars Psychology,' Travis Langley and the PsychGeeks use the Lucas/Disney franchise to shine some light on the human mind's dark side. And the light.
Read More »REVIEW: Kindness brings victory in ‘My Little Pony: Friendship Games’
'My Little Pony: Friendship Games' is an endearing movie with wonderful messages. If you're a parent, watch it with your kids for the next family movie night
Read More »‘The Fly: Outbreak’ oozes with atmospheric dread
Largely due to the haunting art of menton3, 'The Fly: Outbreak,' while not without flaws, pulls you into a hypnagogic state between waking and nightmare.
Read More »REVIEW: ‘Jupiter’s Circle’ brings Mark Millar’s superhero epic full circle
Combining the subversive influence of 'Watchmen' with the aesthetics of 'Mad Men,' 'Jupiter's Circle' is an excellent prequel to 'Jupiter's Legacy' and brings Mark Millar's superhero epic full circle.
Read More »Please, Twitter, don’t hurt ’em: don’t get rid of our share counts
Twitter has announced that it will do away with the number of shares/retweets in your social share buttons. Tweet at them with the hashtag #SaveOurShareCounts!
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