Artist of the Month
by Josh Jones: josh@comicattack.net
Once a month, Josh will feature a talented artist from the mainstream, independent and self-published comic book community. Artist of the Month is a platform to highlight the works of past innovators, current stars and this generation’s next great artists. Those featured in this column consistently display exemplary artistic skills, and they maximize these abilities in order to create progressive aesthetics in their respective field. Each entry into AotM will contain an in-depth interview with the artist and an exclusive look at artwork from their portfolio.
Bento Bako Weekly
by Kristin: kristin@comicattack.net
Every Monday Kristin will take a look at a genre of comics from across the sea: the world of Manga and Anime! Join her as she covers this ever growing aspect of the comic book realm; she’ll discuss everything from comics, TV shows, video games, movies, creators, voice actors, and maybe even a touch of Eastern culture! Open a lunch box of otaku fun every Monday!
Comics Are My Religion
by Jeff Jackson: jeff@comicattack.net
Comic books and religion are inextricably linked. With the numerous religiously-themed comics out there, and even the ones that aren’t overtly religious, comic fans get a nice dose of theology whether they know it or not. Join Jeff on the second Tuesday of each month as he looks into the connections between religion and comics and what comics have to teach us about life, the sacred, the not-so-sacred, and everything in between. All faiths, non-faiths, opinions, and ideas are welcome here!
The Comics Console
by Andrew Hurst: andrewhurst@comicattack.net
Join Andrew every Thursday for the most serious weekly look at comic book based video games on the planet Earth! That’s right, Thursday is game day with The Hurst as he throws around his opinions on recent news, developments , and happenings concerning the video games that comic fans care about. With reviews and discussions from all across the map of comics gaming history, Andrew is here to praise the good and embarrass the bad. So open up the cartridge slot and blow hard! You’re playing The Comics Console!
Cosplayer of the Month
by Dee McNamara: dee@comicattack.net
A look at people who dress as their favorite characters from comics, video games, anime, television and movies. What motivates these people? What does it take to be a cosplayer? On the 2nd of every month, Dee will interview an enthusiastic cosplayer to get a unique take on the pop culture phenomenon!
Film Fatale
by The Movie Lady: themovielady@comicattack.net
Stop in every other Tuesday to check out the latest review of a film based on a comic book! It might be a great movie, or it might be an awful one; The Movie Lady doesn’t discriminate. Were the actors good? Was there enough action? Were the visual effects crappy? These are the kind of questions that will be answered truthfully by The Movie Lady. If she thought it was awesome, she’ll say so. But if she thinks it stunk worse than her cats turds, she’ll say that too.
Inside Comics
by Jeff Balke: Jeffbalke@comicattack.net
Are you really wanting to know what goes on inside comics; the making of them, the “drama,” how to break in and so on? Well, on the last Saturday of every month, Jeff can tell you some of his experiences along with the good and bad of how they all went. What is it like to get ready for a show or signing? What’s the work process and schedule like? Pretty much most anything you ever wanted to know about the “behind the scenes” of the comic universe will be covered here!
From Friendly Ghosts to Gamma Rays
by Drew McCabe: drew@comicattack.net
Every other Friday, Drew will take a look at the wide variety of youth-themed comics, from today to yesteryear, from comic books to comic strips and everything in-between!
Gin and Comics
Coming soon! Stay tuned!
Gotta Have It!
by Dee McNamara & Kelly McNamara: dee@comicattack.net, kelly@comicattack.net
Every Saturday join Dee and Kelly for the Gotta Have It! Figure Edition where the girls review some of the hottest figures on the shelves! Then join the ladies every Sunday for the Gotta Have It! Statue/Bust Edition, where they’ll give you the 411 on the statues and busts based on your favorite comic characters. Also, stop by to get the word on upcoming releases!
Indy Gems
by Scott Andrews: scott@comicattack.net
Every other Wednesday, Scott will take some time to dig up an independent comic that truly shines! These comics are pure Indy Gems that time may have forgotten!
Ink Stains
by Ken Meyer Jr: ken@comicattack.net
Every other Monday you can dive into the world of the fanzines of the 60s, 70s, and 80s with artist Ken Meyer Jr. See pre-professional work from artists such as John Byrne, Barry Windsor-Smith, Berni Wrightson, Brent Anderson, Dave Cockrum, and many many more. A precursor to black and white comics and mini-comics, the fanzines of this era are incredibly hard to find and can be very expensive. However, for a nominal fee…ok, for nothing!, Ken will showcase a specific issue of a fanzine each column and provide a link to the pdf of the whole package! Travel back in time to see some of your favorite pros when they were still just fans!
Marvel Snapshot
by Billy Dunleavy: billy@comicttack.net
This weekly article is published every Sunday when Billy will provide his candid take on the state of the Marvel Universe!
Retroactive Continuity
by Tom McNeely: tom@comicattack.net
Take a trip into the dusty basement of comics history! Every other Friday, Tom digs deep into odd events, publication anomalies, strange synchronicities, little-known events, and even reviews of older story arcs!
Sequential History
by Eli Anthony: eli@comicattack.net
Published every other month on the 25th. Yes, these little books we’re addicted to have a long and broad history. This column focuses on that history and the changes that have led the industry to where it is now. Sequential History alternates monthly with This Comic Is History.
This Comic Is History
by Eli Anthony: eli@comicattack.net
Published every other month on the 25th. This Column will showcase a comic or story line that was influenced by, or directly features, history in some way. Whether it’s a book that’s set against a background of World War II, or a comic that’s purely about a historical event, we’ll take a look at it here. This Comic Is History alternates monthly with Sequential History.
Those Who Came Before
by Eli Anthony: eli@comicattack.net
Published on the 15th of every month, this Column will spotlight a creator who made their comic debut prior to 1990. This could be a writer, artist, or anyone else who made a career out of being a comic book creator!
Touring the Cosmos
by Mike Parente: mike@comicattack.net
Both the DC and Marvel Universes are full of rich and exciting characters; colorful ring-wielders, starry-caped crusaders, and device handling tyrants are just a few of the terms that can be used to describe some of the cosmic characters of both universes. These characters tend to have fewer spotlights than our web-slingers or caped crusaders despite featuring a plethora of thrilling stories. Every other Friday in Touring the Cosmos, Mike will be the captain of your intergalactic voyage as he covers one of the big cosmic crossovers, a single monthly comic involving our beloved star travelers, or shines the starlight on one of these powerful cosmic beings!
Unsung Heroes of Comicdom
by Josh Jones: josh@comicattack.net
Join Josh every Wednesday when he showcases an obscure character or team from the comic book world. Featured heroes and villains are from virtually unknown titles from major and independent publishers. They’re acknowledged with a profile containing background info and Josh’s unique style of commentary. Supporting characters that have evaded the limelight will also receive honorable mention in this column!
Wacky Comic Wednesday
by Andy Liegl: andy@comicattack.net
Every Wednesday Andy provides in-depth coverage on a comic book that is so wacky you’d only find it in a quarter bin! He’ll provide a review of the book, a brief history on the publisher, bios of the creators, and his own pointed commentary on these wacky comics that have been all but forgotten by a modern audience!
Web Comic of the Month
by Eli Anthony: eli@comicattack.net
Every month on the 3rd, Eli will spotlight a different web comic that’s out there on the internet! He’ll have some pictures of the comic itself, and information and interviews with the comics’ creators!
Ye Olde School Cafe
by Billy Dunleavy: billy@comicattack.net
Every Saturday Billy will provide a review of a comic book, graphic novel, or story arc that debuted prior to 1990. He’ll discuss the highlights of the work while giving his own opinions, perspective, and analysis!
