Comic Corner

State of the Industry – October 2015

November 20, 2015 Author: Jon Johnson (Sir)

Comic sales have been in a slump for over a decade now, regardless of what irregular comic readers or fans of recent film adaptations might assume. It’s a rare feat to see more than a handful of titles hit a circulation mark of over 100k per month, when in times past those numbers would mean Read More

Tags: Comics, sales figures, Sir Jon, top 300

Sir Jon’s Comic Book Review

November 19, 2015 Author: Jon Johnson (Sir)

Yang #8 Some months ago, I traded a handful of comics I’d had in my possession for far too long for a selection of old Charlton comics. Charlton comics have been a passion of mine since I was a kid, long before I knew that the company was based in my home state of Connecticut. Read More

Tags: Charlton, Charlton Comics, George Wildman, Joe Gill, review, Sir Jon, Warren Sattler, Yang

FTH Comics Corner: Superman: American Alien #1

November 15, 2015 Author: John Amenta

Max Landis, writer of the found footage superhero film Chronicle, and son of Hollywood director John Landis, gives writing comics a go, and sets his sights on penning a good Superman story. This should be easy, as Supes has 75 plus years of history to mine from, and is one of the most recognized figures Read More

Tags: Clark Kent, Max Landis, Nick Dragotta, Superman, Superman: American Alien

FTH Comics Corner: Back To The Future

November 11, 2015 Author: John Amenta

IDW, just in time to coincide with Back To The Future Day, celebrated on October 21st of this year, has begun releasing a miniseries based on the hit trilogy of films. Bob Gale, writer and producer of the films, lends his talents to creating a series of new short stories, featuring the characters fans have Read More

Tags: Back to the Future, Bob Gale, Delorean, Doc Brown, Marty Mcfly

Chatting with Dave Dorman

November 7, 2015 Author: Jon Johnson (Sir)

Dave Dorman is widely known for his iconic images of Star Wars characters, Indiana Jones and even high-profile superheroes. Many fans are likely unaware that Dave has been working on a personal project for the better part of the last two decades under the overall title of THE WASTED LANDS. The Wasted Lands are a Read More