The Dark Horse solicits for July are up at the ComiX-Fan Forums. One of the more notable one for me was the Shockrockets trade. I'd almost forgotten about that series.
I've been looking at the short films over at BMWfilms after noticing that Dark Horse is putting out a comic book series based on the main character from the films. They really are quite good to watch. Maybe I'll review 'em one of these days. So far I've only watched Ambush and Chosen from the first "season".
Elayne Riggs has postponed her packing party until April 24th. If you live over on that coast and are near enough to go, you ought to give them a hand.
Does all Manga look the same? Franklin doesn't think so. Loudly.
Rachel Hartman is dealing with frat boys.
I just wanted to mention that, no, I haven't read most of the Eisner Nominees, and yes, if you feel like rectifying that situation feel free to e-mail me. I don't generally turn down free comics, and I'll always review them here on the blog.
John Jakala has a bit on waiting for the trade and the high quality of some recent single issues that's making him reconsider that stance. I just want to point out that I agree completely on Demo. This is one of the best put together books I've ever seen, physical quality-wise. The covers are thick and solid, the paper is nice... I usually don't loan my single issues out, but I've already loaned Demo. Also, Shawn Hoke mentions the extras, and I've got to second that, too. There's a lot packed in each issue besides just the story... and the stories have been consistenly excellent. And, since the each issue is stand-alone, you can go check one out without fear. Issue six is due in stores soon, and issue seven is just being solicited. If your store doesn't have shelf copies, then order one. It's worth it.
Speaking of Demo, if Sean Collins did play a big role in getting Larry Young to notice the bloggers, and to send comics to some of us, I owe him a big thanks. And I love what Larry wrote about me in the Millarworld thread: "Laura "Tegan" Gjovaag has a real lilting, soothing writing style. In spite of her possibly unhealthy fascination with Aquaman, I find something entertaining there every day." Heh heh heh.
I'm going to have to consider ordering Digital Webbing Presents #17 in June (due out in August), as Thought Balloons blogger Kevin Melrose has a story in it, and the preview page he's posted looks pretty good. So, um, how much does this book cost, and is it still possible to find a copy of Kevin's first story in issue #11?
I wasn't going to link to The Great Losers Giveaway, due to the name of the blog that's hosting it and the fact that my mother reads my blog. In any case, I wasn't going to, but now I have, and that's that.
Comics Continuum has previews of Common Grounds and Age of Bronze among others. That's right, Age of Bronze is coming out next week!
If you don't know about the Subservient Chicken, you do now.
And here, just so I don't leave you on a positive note: Will the 2004 Election Be Called Off?
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