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Issue 6: The Mundane Going Abouts, pt. 2 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jakob   
Monday, 26 May 2008 20:02

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Art, Literature, and File Clerks!

 

After round one of Comicpocalypse versus Harvey Pekar, it's a miracle either one was left standing. Now it is round two and there can only be one winner. During the second half of the interview, Jakob Brewster discusses the creative process of American Splendor with Harvey Pekar. Pekar discusses how he scripts his stories and how he interacts with the artists. Pekar discusses his desire to learn--about almost everything--and how he uses comic books to inform people. Also included is the Harvey Pekar method to learn about anything (make sure to set aside about ten years). It is the fight of the century. Two men will enter...and with a fight this brutal, maybe none will leave!

 

And a review of Wolverine: Origins #25. 

 

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Links discussed in this issue:

American Splendor Movie Website

One of Harvey Pekar's appearances on David Letterman 

 

Buy: 

American Splendor DVD

The New American Splendor Anthology: From Off the Streets of Cleveland

American Splendor: Another Day trade paperback

Last Updated ( Monday, 26 May 2008 20:35 )
 
Issue 5: Add/Drop Super Special Spectacular! PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jakob   
Monday, 19 May 2008 16:57

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Art, Literature, and the only metal to be liquid at room temperature, Mercury!

 

Cowboys! Frost Giants! Gold Kryptonite! And other things that demand exclamation marks! Comicpocalypse is bringing you more comic book reviews than you can shake a stick at...and trust me, I've tried. Reviews, ramblings, and thoughts of the following: 

 

Action Comics Annual #1, Five Fists of Science OGN, Glamourpuss #1, Helen Killer #1, House of Mystery #1, Invincible Iron Man #1, Iron Man the movie, Logan #3, Man With No Name #1, Metal Men #8, The Order #10, and Thor: Ages of Thunder.

 

There is also some fantasy and speed metal involved. 

 

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Links discussed in this issue:

The Order Vol. 1: The Next Right Thing

The Man with No Name Trilogy

Akira Kurosawa's Yojimbo

Dave Sim's Glamourpuss

Last Updated ( Monday, 19 May 2008 17:21 )
 
Issue 3: You Got Comic Books In My Education! - You Got Education In My Comic Books! PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 28 April 2008 02:40

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Art, Literature, and Academia!

 

First, Comicpocalypse! attacked the Punisher, and lived to tell about it. Then, it won a bout of fisticuffs with bad art. And now the pop culture darlings of the comic book world--superheroes--are the Comicpocalypse's next target. In this issue, Jakob Brewster sits down with Trevor Dodge and discusses the teaching of comic books at the university level. How do the fanboys react? What books are held as the standard for comic books as art? Why are you reading these questions instead of giving into the Comicpocalypse? Also, some highlights from New York Comic Con. And reviews of Countdown to Final Crisis #1 (which is actually #51 of 51), Star Wars: Dark Times #10, and Wolverine: First Class#2.

 

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Links discussed in this issue:

The Spirit Trailer

Star Wars Action News

Warren Ellis's Old Bastard Manifesto 

Last Updated ( Monday, 28 April 2008 03:11 )
 
Issue 4: The Mundane Going Abouts, pt. 1 PDF Print E-mail
Written by Jakob   
Monday, 12 May 2008 02:48

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Art, Literature, and Ordinary Life!

 

It's Comicpocalypse versus Harvey Pekar! Part one of this two part event starts now as Jakob Brewster sits down with the writer and creator of the autobiographical comic book American Splendor. Fists are thrown, ray guns are fired, and the exact percentage of bad comics is declared! Pekar talks about the contributions of artist Robert Crumb to American Splendor, his thoughts on superhero comics, and discusses the importance of the 2003 cinematic adaptation of his work. Plus more...much, much more. And then Jakob calls Harvey something that he never wants to be called again. This is going to be bloody!!!

 

Also reviews of the Hellboy and Gumby comics offered on Free Comic Book Day. 

 

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Links discussed in this issue:

Free Comic Book Day 

American Splendor Movie Website

One of Harvey Pekar's appearances on David Letterman 

 

Buy: 

American Splendor DVD

The New American Splendor Anthology: From Off the Streets of Cleveland

American Splendor: Another Day trade paperback

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 14 May 2008 13:54 )
 
Issue 2: Lots of Talk About Little Dialogue E-mail
Monday, 14 April 2008 18:52

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Art, Literature, and space weddings!

 

After the startling revelations of the first issue of the Comicpocalypse, can life ever be the same? There is no time to ponder answers to such questions, as your host, Jakob Brewster, pushes forward to examine the importance of graphic art created by pencillers, inkers, and colorists. And what vile role does Norwegian expressionism play in all this? Plus reviews of Echo #1 and 2, Young Liars #1 and 2, and The Boys #17.

 

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