From what Poynter writer Damon Kiesow was able to find in the source code of the newly launched The Daily website, Rupert Murdoch’s The Daily will be strong on photos and social media. A section labeled “Story Carousel” includes links to icons that seem intended to function as forward and back buttons for paging through […]
Not sure where Mike Peters bought his Superman costume, but if you need one the Antique Helper Auctions in Indianapolis, Indiana is auctioning off vintage costumes worn by George Reeves who starred in the 1950s Superman television show, others by Christopher Reeve and Dean Cain. The George Reeve costume is reportedly worth $120,000 to $150,000. […]
Citing growing interest in the ability to read instantly rather than go to a store: Starting April 1, every Archie Comics title ? featuring Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead and all their pals in Riverdale ? will be available for purchase digitally the same day it’s released in comic shops and newsstands. It marks the first […]
Back in 2001, Metaphilm theorized that the movie Fight Club was just a grown up version of Calvin and Hobbes. In the film Fight Club, the real name of the protagonist (Ed Norton’s character) is never revealed. Many believe the reason behind this anonymity is to give “Jack” more of an everyman quality. Do not […]
Canadian alternative cartoonist Chester Brown is the headlining guest in this year’s Toronto Comic Arts Festival in May. Other featured guests include Jillian Tamaki (Skim), Mawil (We Can Still Be Friends), and the superlative Chris Ware (Acme Novelty Library). ) Here’s the press release: TORONTO, Ontario – Returning for the third time to Toronto Reference […]