Comic book legend Harvey Pekar was found dead this morning at age 70. The cause of death has not been announced, but police have ruled out foul play. Harvey had a history of medical issues including asthma, depression, high blood pressure, and a lengthy battle with prostate cancer. Pekar wrote the autobiographical comic book series […]
The Kansas City Star announced they have picked up five new strips Diamond Lil, Dustin, Argyle Sweater, Rhymes With Orange and Pickles. Outgoing comics include: Cathy, Bizarro, Mark Trail, Real Life and Brenda Starr. They paper is also picking up Haiku Ewe for Sundays. An interesting selection since Haiku Ewe ended production in April and […]
Molly Norris who prompted and then opposed the Everybody Draw Mohammed Day is now a “prime target” according to a New York Daily News report. The report states that Yemeni-American cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who is linked to the Times Square car bomb attempt and has been cited as inspiration for the Fort Hood, TX massacre, […]
The 2009 Harvey Awards Nominees have been announced. Here they are. Details on the award at end of post. BEST WRITER Jason Aaron, “SCALPED”, Vertigo/DC Comics Geoff Johns, “BLACKEST NIGHT”, DC Comics Robert Kirkman, “THE WALKING DEAD”, Image Comics Jeff Kinney, “DIARY OF A WIMPY KID #3: THE LAST STRAW”, Amulet Books Mark Waid, “IRREDEEMABLE”, […]