Probably my favourite quote about criticism as a discipline is Peter O’Toole as Anton Ego’s closing monologue in Ratatouille. His ode to the discovery and defense of the new as the highest calling of the critic is what I try as much as possible to use as my guiding principle, but the discovery and defense…
15 for 13 Plus: Comic Books for Younger Teens
Comics for kids under 10. Comics for preteens. Of course we’d look next at what the comic industry has for your newly christened teenager. Whether it’s a bar or bat mitzvah around the corner, or your favorite niece or nephew about to embark on high school, these are 15 comics that are meant to inspire,…
TRADE WAITING: Week of April 22, 2015
Greetings and salutations comic fans! It’s another Monday and that means another look at some of the hottest trade paperbacks, collected editions, and graphic novels in this week’s “Trade Waiting” – your weekly spotlight of five noteworthy comic book collections that are being released to stores this Wednesday and why you should watch out for…
TRADE WAITING: Week of August 13, 2014
We are a mere 48 hours away from new comic books, and a whole fresh crop of collections as well! If your bookshelf is in need of a trade or hardcover infusion, look no further than the top five releases of August 13, 2014: THE FLASH VOL. 4: REVERSE Written by Francis Manapul, Brian Buccellato…
Trade Waiting: Week of May 22, 2013
Monday means Comicosity’s weekly look at the upcoming graphic novel releases of the week! Wednesdays are always great, but they are even better when you can get your hands on trades like these! A+X VOL. 1 Written by Various Art by Various Release Date: May 22, 2013 Price: $17.99 Publisher: Marvel Comics Spinning out of…