My thoughts so far on the local impact of the coronavirus outbreak, plus Emerald City Comic Con being postponed.
Category: Media
Anthony’s comics picks for May 2020
I take a look at comics of interest coming out in May 2020 (and beyond), including the return of Goldie Vance. Also, thoughts on Dan DiDio’s DC departure.
“The Lion King” wins at the 2020 NAACP Image Awards
“The Lion King” remake dominated the animation-related awards for the 2020 NAACP Image Awards.
How to get the general public interested in comics?
I take a look at the question of how to get new readers interested in comics, and offer some suggestions (TLDR: push graphic novels, not singles.)
Are Marvel and DC Comics still the “Big Two” of comics overall?
I take a look at whether or not the “Big Two” nickname for DC Comics and Marvel still actually fits, based on direct market and book channel sales information.
PBS is now available for live streaming, via YouTube TV
PBS is finally available for live streaming, through YouTube TV. It’s also available (for much less) as a stand-alone streaming service, PBS Passport.
Comic review: “Scooby-Doo Team-Up” volume 8
A look at the final trade paperback collection of “Scooby-Doo Team-Up,” featuring guest appearances by Dick Dastardly, Black Lightning, and the Flash’s Rogues.
“Toy Story 4” wins the 2020 Oscar for Animated Feature; “Hair Love” wins for Animated Short
“Toy Story 4” and “Hair Love” are this year’s big animation winners for the 2020 Academy Awards.
Super Bowl LIV halftime show and ad thoughts
My thoughts on the commercials and halftime show for Super Bowl LIV, between the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers.
Poll: More Americans go to the library than the movies
A recent Gallup poll shows that the most frequent leisure activity by US adults is visiting the public library, outpacing movie attendance.