This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Jason, a supporting character in the comic series “Love and Capes” by Thom Zahler. Jason’s first appearance is in “Love and Capes” (first series) #8 in 2008. Background Jason is an employee at Abby’s bookstore. Abby hired Jason to replace the then-departed Charlotte, Abby’s sister and former employee. A film … Read more
I thought I’d post an update (from the February entry) on noteworthy comics I’ve been reading lately. While I’m still reading the same books from February, here’s a few others to add… DC digital comics While I bailed on the “New 52” a long time ago, I do still read DC’s non-canonical comics, including their … Read more
I’ve finished attending yet another C2E2 comic-con in Chicago. Here’s a summary of my experiences at this year’s show: The line this year to get in was long as usual. For some reason, I didn’t see a ton of costumes while in line, though two guys near me were dressed as (in their words) “Batman … Read more
As those of you who’ve followed me on Twitter might recall, I’ve won a Twitter contest held by “Love and Capes” cartoonist Thom Zahler. The prize? A free T-shirt featuring the comic’s stars, plus a drawing of one of the characters (Mark as the Crusader)! Thanks, Mr. Zahler… Here’s a shot of each: Despite having … Read more
Here’s what’s of interest from various comics companies for March 2013. IDW Full solicitations available here. Popeye #11, $4 Popeye TPB, vol. 2, $N/A Love and Capes: What to Expect TPB, $N/A Boom Studios Full solicitations available here. Garfield #11, $4 Garfield vol. 2 TPB, $14 Peanuts #7, $4 Comic strips None. Comments “Love and … Read more
This week’s entry comes from the world of independent comics, though still involves the superhero genre. Darkblade (real name: Paul LaCroix) is an African-American superhero who appears in Thom Zahler’s “Love and Capes,” a “romantic comedy”-styled superhero series. Darkblade first appeared in “Love and Capes” #1. Background Darkblade acts as the series’ Batman-analogue, occupying the … Read more
Love and Capes: Ever After #4, #5 Written by: Thom Zahler Art by: Thom Zahler Yes, I’m a bit late reviewing this one versus the first three installments, but better late than never (yes, SPOILERS)… These two issues wrap up the miniseries (and, for now, this cast of characters) in the same enjoyable manner as … Read more
Love and Capes: Ever After #3 (of 5) Written by: Thom Zahler Art by: Thom Zahler In the third installment of this five-issue miniseries, we see Abby and Mark attend Abby’s high school reunion. Meanwhile, Amazonia, Darkblade and Charlotte all reconcile their current (and former) relationship and friendship statuses with each other. Another enjoyable issue. … Read more
Love and Capes: Ever After #2 Written by: Thom Zahler Art by: Thom Zahler The second issue of the five-part miniseries focuses on the happy couple (Mark and Abby) and their parents, as the two sets of parents pay their respective offspring a simultaneous visit. Mark and Abby also ponder whether (and how) to tell … Read more
Love and Capes: Ever After #1 (of 5) Written by: Thom Zahler Art by: Thom Zahler Picking up from where the original “Love and Capes” series left off is this five-issue miniseries, focusing on newlywed couple (and series stars) Mark and Abby. This particular issue focuses on two subplots: the couple going apartment-hunting and their … Read more