Blind Bag Blunders. How TCG Merchandising Impacts Comics
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?
Reflecting on The Walking Dead
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.
Mail Call from Writer Zack Kaplan
We received a box of goodies from Zack that include several signed mini-posters, issue #1 of Volume 2 of Kill All Immortals—and an ashcan of his newest Dark Horse Comics title, Only the Savage are Left.
The FOMO Effect
What once revolved around stories and characters has, in some ways, shifted toward the chase for collectibles: variant covers, exclusive editions, and blind bags that often end up stored away, unread.
Comics Will Survive Fascism
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.
AI is Hurting Comics—and Making You Dumb
Generative AI slop has sadly become mainstream and is quickly encroaching the realm of comic books. As someone who writes about comics, I genuinely worry about writers and artists who are being robbed and their works being mimicked without consent, compensation, or respect to copyright.