Comic Relief with Brian K. Vaughan

By Sean Edgar at 12:00 PM on September 10, 2012

In Comic Relief, Paste chats with some of the most influential writers and artists in comics about their work and the comics that inspired them. Lead photo by Kevin Knight/TheShutterClick.Com The two years Brian K. Vaughan wasn’t writing comics weren’t particular short for those of us who grew up addicted to the serial pleasures of his classics Y: The Last Man and Ex Machina. The former Lost writer/producer returned in full form last March with Saga, a touching take on the nuclear family set in a visionary sci-fi universe full of lie-detecting sphynxes, aeronautical trees, and sex tourism...  read more

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Comic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (8/29/12)

By Hillary Brown, Sean Edgar and Garrett Martin at 8:30 PM on August 29, 2012

This week we review comics from Brecht Evens and Rick Geary along with Justice League #12 and The Goon #41.  read more

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Comic Relief with Mark Waid

By Garrett Martin at 12:00 PM on August 24, 2012

In Comic Relief, Paste chats with some of the most influential writers and artists in comics about their work and the comics that inspired them. The first thing Mark Waid told me is that Joe Kubert is dead. I called Waid the morning after Kubert’s death, not realizing the legendary artist was gone, and immediately heard about both his passing and the crass obituary DC Comics initially posted on its website. That obituary disgusted Waid, but he didn’t sound shocked or surprised. He was clearly angry but also sounded almost amused at how a company he is currently at odds...  read more

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Joe Kubert: 1926-2012

By Garrett Martin at 11:00 PM on August 13, 2012

Joe Kubert, comic book artist and co-creator of Sgt. Rock, Enemy Ace and Tor, has passed away at the age of 85.  read more

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The Dark Knight Rises

By Michael Burgin at 9:11 AM on July 20, 2012

Of course, following up a billion-dollar-grossing, critically acclaimed film is a daunting challenge. As proof, just try counting the times a trilogy capper has exceeded its lauded predecessor.  read more

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Comic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (7/4/12)

By Hillary Brown, Sean Edgar and Garrett Martin at 9:00 AM on July 4, 2012

Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books....  read more

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Comic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (6/27/12)

By Garrett Martin, Hillary Brown, and Sean Edgar at 9:00 AM on June 27, 2012

Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books....  read more

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The 11 Worst Superhero Movies of the Last 11 Years

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 11:34 AM on May 19, 2012

For every shiny example of hero worship, there are those we wish had stayed trapped within the pages of their respective comic. Prepare to weep as your childhood memories come to life—and take a turn for the terrible.  read more

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Comic Book & Graphic Novel Round-Up (3/14/12)

By Garrett Martin, Hillary Brown, and Sean Edgar at 6:00 PM on March 14, 2012

Each week, Paste reviews the most intriguing comic books, graphic novels, graphic memoirs and other illustrated books....  read more

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Seven Musicians Who Write Comics

By Hilary Saunders at 8:15 AM on January 7, 2012

We dig comics here at Paste. But, we’re first and foremost a music publication, so it’s about time we highlighted some of the musicians who venture into the wonderful wacky world of comics.  read more

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