[Critic Score: 8.1]
Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1 is the start of a mini-series that makes similar demands. It is the continuation of the adored independent comic Concrete that assumes the audience interested in a new story would be one that already has a deep familiarity with its previous publications. It doesn’t exist to find a new audience of potential readers, but a labor of love from the author to continue their story as they would have so many years ago.
As a newcomer to conventions, I am learning that there are niche subspaces for those who aren’t into mainstream or active fandoms. These subspaces get even more niche when you add the intersectionality of being a black woman. At Dream Con, I was happy to find ample activations, panels, and events that aligned with my specific so-called dormant interests!
[Critic Score: 8.1]
Concrete: Stars Over Sand #1 is the start of a mini-series that makes similar demands. It is the continuation of the adored independent comic Concrete that assumes the audience interested in a new story would be one that already has a deep familiarity with its previous publications. It doesn’t exist to find a new audience of potential readers, but a labor of love from the author to continue their story as they would have so many years ago.
Walk into a world if you will, a world where magic was, is and will be! Now in this same world picture the complete extinction and annihilation sponsored by machines in the very guise of humanity to bring it all to a stop! This is the world of Starhenge.
[Critic Score: 7.5]
Bad Thoughts is a comic that demands a second look, it asks us to confront realities that lie dormant in many peoples mind, its a straight forward story that doesn’t look to subtext to confront the world around us, instead, looking it bare in the face asks us: What are you going to do when the bad thoughts take over?
When a writer sits down in front of a blank page, there is always a lingering fear in the back of their mind: what if the words simply stop coming? Writer Tyler Boss explores what may be the most terrifying thing that can happen to any creative professional: the writer's block.
Imagine having writer’s block and no memory of who you are. See You In Memories, a psychological fantasy, created by Pen So, follows a young woman, Billie, a former internet singer-songwriter through an astral jaunt through her mind in search of her lost memories after her online career tanked because of negative feedback from wannabe critics.
Filled with unusual lettering style, the prominence of a centuries-old, and combined with horror elements, The Bookbinder's Slaughter a one-of-a-kind piece of comic book art that discerning readers will remember for all the right reasons.
Exactly, how would the things of nightmares maintain their sense of identity and self…when working in corporate? The power of friendship, maybe? Or perhaps, revolution?
Exactly, how would the things of nightmares maintain their sense of identity and self…when working in corporate? The power of friendship, maybe? Or perhaps, revolution?
If you aren't already reading The Power Fantasy, you are missing out on one of the most captivating worlds and casts on the shelf right now. If you’re looking for one of the best new “Superhero books” at your LCS, you've found it.
The Tiny Onion brand has become synonymous with impressive storytelling and a catalogue of Eisner-winning titles. This small-but-mighty production company takes their commitment to changing the landscape of the comic book industry seriously, especially when it comes to their fans.
Pages and Panels had the privilege to talk with creative force, Zeno Robinson, an actor who has taken the entertainment industry by storm through his versatility and strong sense of character.
In 2009, Image Comics published Chew, the Eisner Award-winning comic series created by John Layman and Rob Guillory. Nearly a decade after the series ended in 2016, the acclaimed creative duo has reunited for a brand-new project: Ghostbrawler.
While other Irish kids were dunking basketballs, JP Jordan spent his free time dunking on them with his art skills and winning art competitions from a young age.
The world is not well. With the number of horrors reported (or not reported) by the news every day, comics can feel trivial. But like every form of storytelling, comics continue to remind readers of the trials endured and the hope and love that perseveres in spite of evil.
As a newcomer to conventions, I am learning that there are niche subspaces for those who aren’t into mainstream or active fandoms. These subspaces get even more niche when you add the intersectionality of being a black woman. At Dream Con, I was happy to find ample activations, panels, and events that aligned with my specific so-called dormant interests!
Blind bags have been all the rage in recent years, but why have they become so popular? And what are the comic book industry’s intentions with producing them?
More than 45,000 attendees joined in celebration of nerd-culture at Dream Con 2026, hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. With a stacked programming that encompassed comics, animation, cosplay, gaming, and even mental health, finding a niche to network and learn from was incredibly easy.
Pages and Panels had the privilege to talk with creative force, Zeno Robinson, an actor who has taken the entertainment industry by storm through his versatility and strong sense of character.
Award-winning Manga Artist & Illustrator, Gigi Murakami, was among the select official talent to this year’s Dream Con. Notable for horror titles such as Resenter, published digitally by Viz Manga, Murakami discussed her love of all things scary, getting the elderly into horror, and reflecting on her accolades and projects.
Dream Con is known for cosplay, and while we could have photographed hundreds of amazing outfits, with the sheer amount of programming and activities, we captured what we could.
Momocon 2026 exceeded attendee expectations and has grown to include so many different areas of nerd, geek, and pop culture.
More than twenty years after the release of its first issue, The Walking Dead remains one of the most compelling comics ever published. Its memorable characters, emotionally charged story arcs and shocking plot twists helped redefine what a zombie story could be.
The Tiny Onion brand has become synonymous with impressive storytelling and a catalogue of Eisner-winning titles. This small-but-mighty production company takes their commitment to changing the landscape of the comic book industry seriously, especially when it comes to their fans.
