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A New Comic Series from SWC Friend Sholly Fisch!

We don’t often promote other publishers’ releases, but when we do it’s usually to shine the spotlight on one of our creative friends—as it is in this case with writer Sholly Fisch, who’s probably best known as the scripter of such … Continue reading

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July 4th: Always a Good Time to Howl!

Horror and patriotism—they go together like chocolate and peanut butter! Don’t believe me? Then clearly you’re unfamiliar with that time in 1992 when Marvel Comics’ star-spangled superhero, Captain America, got turned into a werewolf. No, better than a werewolf—a Capwolf! … Continue reading

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It’s Free Comic Book Day 2022!

That’s right, comic book fans, today is Free Comic Book Day at brick-and-mortar and online comic shops around the world. Held the first Saturday in May, this year’s event is timed to coincide with yesterday’s release of Marvel Studios’ latest blockbuster, … Continue reading

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Saturday Is National Bombshells’ Day 2022!

In case you were unaware of it, this coming Saturday is National Bombshells’ Day, a promotional event that, according to the National Day Calendar, was launched by a well-known lingerie company: “Victoria’s Secret created Bombshells’ Day as a day for women to … Continue reading

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That One Time I Met Neal Adams

The comics industry was stunned last Friday upon hearing the news that comic-art legend Neal Adams had passed away on April 28th, at the age of 80. Adams, if you’re unaware, was one of the most influential creators in the business—not … Continue reading

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Happy National Superhero Day 2022!

What a great time it is to be a fan of superheroes! Spider-Man: No Way Home and The Batman set box office records, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness opens next week, Moon Knight is nearing the end of its six-episode run on … Continue reading

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The Formidables: Back in Comic Shops!

Third time’s the charm? Well, that seems to be the case for the superhero comic series called The Formidables—a series that I was involved with as editor—because its first issue hits comic shops today, courtesy of Advent Comics!  A bit of … Continue reading

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It’s Will Eisner Week 2022!

Yes, it’s time again for Will Eisner Week: an annual celebration—held every year from March 1 to March 7—run by the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation, to promote literacy, graphic novels, free speech, and the legacy of the late Will … Continue reading

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Re-Presenting The Formidables!

Good news, comic fans! The Formidables—the superhero series that I was involved with as editor—is heading back to comic shops this spring, courtesy of indie publishing company Advent Comics!  Created by writer/artist Chris Malgrain through his Oniric Comics company, the Formidables are a … Continue reading

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Happy Kiss a Ginger Day 2022!

According to the calendar site Happy Days 365, today is International Kiss a Ginger Day, a holiday created in 2009 as a “karmic counter event” intended to offset negative comments made about fiery-haired people (e.g., that gingers have no souls, that … Continue reading

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