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Mission Control, on November 27th, 2009
Mike Esparza – "Artwork so awesome it will melt your face off"
The Friday after Thanksgiving is traditionally one of the biggest movie-going days of the year. So when you’re deciding which theater to attend to see “The Road” (or, yeah, the new Twilight movie), consider this; the Bijou at Crossroads Mall has a great [Read it all...]
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Sanford Allen, on September 11th, 2009
San Antonio writer DAVID LISS is known primarily for historical thrillers, of which he’s written six. His novels — including A Conspiracy of Paper, The Whiskey Rebels and The Devil’s Company — have drawn critical praise, enthusiastic fans and even the coveted Edgar Award. This month, the release of DARING MYSTERY COMICS 70th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL [Read it all...]
By
Sanford Allen, on September 1st, 2009
Liss' Phantom Reporter fights crime in spats.
San Antonio writer DAVID LISS, known for his historical thrillers, has made his comics debut — and he’ll be on hand Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 6-8 p.m. at ATOMIC COMICS & GAMING to sign books and have some face time with true believers.
Liss’ book is Marvel’s Daring Mystery [Read it all...]
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Paul Vaughn, on August 10th, 2009
Action Philosophers – Issue 2
The comic book series Action Philosophers astounded critics, comics readers, and philosophers with its hilarious and insightful look at the greatest Philosophers of Our Time, including Plato, John Stuart Mill, Ayn Rand, and others. Made possible by an exclusive contract with Evil Twins Comics, the creators of the comic [Read it all...]
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Sanford Allen, on June 12th, 2009
GEEK IN CHARGE: Rene Guzman
San Antonio Express-News reporter RENE GUZMAN is the guy behind GEEK SPEAK, a popular blog that spotlights the comics, movies and toys that fanboys/girls can’t live without. In a given week, you’re likely to find him previewing an sf screening at the Alamo Drafthouse; reviewing a much-anticipated Marvel Comics release; [Read it all...]
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John Picacio, on June 9th, 2009
SUPERBAD: Atomic Comics' John Minton saves the day for SA comic book fans.
JOHN MINTON owns the San Antonio retail shop, Atomic Comics & Gaming, located at 4904 Broadway (210.826.3223). Minton’s origin story, in his own words: “I was born in a small town south of SA called Lytle, in a house my father built. [Read it all...]
By
Mission Control, on June 4th, 2009
The Meetup group Worlds Collide will be talking sf comics of all kinds this Saturday, June 6th, at La Taza, 15060 San Pedro Ave/281N. More details here.