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HELL HOUSE
by BRIAN THOMAS (Wed 05-28-2003)
The Halloween holiday, from its pagan origins, has been all about confronting ones fears. A traditional way to celebrate is a spook house a combination of performance art and carnival attraction stocked with supernatural sights and sounds meant to in... WAR IS HELL #1
by Kurt Amacker (Mon 04-07-2008)
...arns that War is Hell, and that all glory is fleeting.
Garth Ennis writes his military and western adventures with a reverent tone absent in many of his superhero comics. In recasting an old 1973 Marvel title of the same name, Ennis mixes his pul... Medieval: Total War - Viking Invasion
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Tue 06-10-2003)
In 793AD the Vikings attacked the monastery at Lindisfarne in Northumbria, killing the monks and nuns, destroying one of Northern Europe's great centers of learning, and carrying off every precious object they could pry from the cold, dead hands of th... 
WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA
by Andrew Hershberger (Thu 04-04-2002)
Surprising his brothers entire family, Uncle Richard, a known hemp connoisseur and self-professed anti-war activist, gave Image Entertainments WORLD WAR I FILMS OF THE SILENT ERA the rare grade of bitchn during the Parker familys regular Monday movi... Marvel's weekly WAR MACHINE
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-12-2001)
The Marvel MAX line breaks new ground this month, and not just with adult content and added violence. Chuck Austen's series, U.S. WAR MACHINE - one of three titles launching the MAX line - is a weekly black and white format comic book priced at only $1.50... Panorama of Hell Vol.#1
by Josephine Fortune (Wed 01-04-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideshi HinoTranslated by:Screaming Mad George, Charles Schneider, Yoko UmezawaAdapted by:What They SayPanorama of Hell is a shocking, torturous journey into the depths of one man\'s postnuclear Hell. Through the confessions ... Civil War
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-16-2006)
I realize I already reviewed the first issues of both CIVIL WAR and its companion series, FRONTLINE. But, I couldn't ignore this issue. By now, the Internet has cracked in half with the news about the final two pages of this second issue of Marvel's CIV... "God Of War 2"
by Karl Schneider (Thu 04-19-2007)
Welcome back to the God of War. We left with Kratos being at the top of the world in more ways than one. Those who have not completed the original game please and do not wish to know what happened cover your eyes now and I will inform you when you can ... Hell Hath No Fury
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-06-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another week of cutthroat Comicscape action! Late as usual, I realize the furious spell of controversy over the statue of Mary Jane Watson-Parker leaning over a laundry hamper wound down last month, but the storm ov... 'Punisher: War Zone' well received by studio (Tue 04-08-2008)
'Punisher: War Zone' director Lexi Alexander talks about a director's cut screening of the film on her personal website. Alexander tells her readers that she recently talked on the phone to Ray Stevenson, star of the film, who missed the April 1st screeni...CIVIL WAR: YOUNG AVENGERS AND RUNAWAYS
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 09-01-2006)
Since the passing of the Superhero Registration Act and the outbreak of the war between the heroes, the Los Angeles-based Runaways have remained blissfully uninvolved. Seeing the entire conflict as an adult problem, the young heroes maintain their neutra... Tarantino's War BASTARDS Preps for October Start
by Jarrod Sarafin (Wed 07-09-2008)
After spending years collecting dust in development hell, it looks like the end is near for Quentin Tarantino's planned WWII tale Inglorious Bastards. The trades are reporting that the genre director is teaming up again with The Weinstein Company and both... CIVIL WAR: FRONTLINE
by KURT AMACKER (Fri 06-09-2006)
CIVIL WAR: FRONTLINE launches this week as a companion series to Marvel's CIVIL WAR miniseries. It purports to show the stories in the background of the seven-month event. In this issue, it presents two stories. The first follows reporters Ben Urich an... Hell on DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 07-27-2004)
I've been rambling on nostalgically a lot about drive-ins this summer, but this weekend I'll be attending a convention that is actually doing something about it. Flash back Weekend's Horro'rama Drive-In will attempt to recreate the drive-in experience wit... SECRET WAR
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-06-2005)
First, let me get this out of the way: SECRET WAR is one of the most visually stunning miniseries you'll pick up this year (and some of last year, and possibly some of next year...). Gabrielle Dell'Otto is up there with Alex Ross for painted comic art. ... "Gears Of War"
by CAPTAIN GORDON EDWARD (Sun 12-31-2006)
The game of Gears of War was a media event this year, winning awards left and right. It was the top selling game for the X-Box 360 for its price points (Darn you Burger King games), and was one of the must have games not only for the holidays, but the ... Madsen In Tarantino War Movie
by Frank Kurtz (Thu 09-06-2001)
Michael Madsen says he'll be a part of the cast of Quentin Tarantino's upcoming war film, INGLORIOUS BASTARDS.While talking to Chicago Sun-Times columnist Cindy Pearlman, Madsen spoke of the film and his place in it. He says the film will be along the lin... Reeves storms Hell
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 07-19-2005)
That's right, the famous DVD Shopping List Prize Closet is open once again with more goodies. Winners of last week's CRY-BABY giveaway should receive their DVDs soon. This week, we have a cartload of science fiction TV for you, so if you want to win, just... Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War
by Uros "2Lions" Jojic (Mon 09-27-2004)
September was an absolutely hectic month for computer games. And, it's not even over yet! One can safely say that it's been the busiest month for gaming this year. You could also say that one only needs to take a quick glance at the November relea... RAMBO Doesn't Go to Hell
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Tue 10-16-2007)
Well, one question has been answered yet again. Movie News websites' feedback sections do apparently work. This has been proven before now but recently a clear example has been made. A few days ago, Lionsgate announced a new title for the fourth Rambo fil... More Sellouts: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath
by Karl Schneider (Sat 03-31-2007)
According to a press release, two more titles have sold out their initial printings: Civil War: Battle Damage Report and Marvel Spotlight: Civil War Aftermath.Civil War: Battle Damage Report is a closing look at Civil War through classified S.H.I.E.... Ben Johnson vs. World War Hulk
by Ben Johnson (Sat 11-24-2007)
Happy Wednesday to all, and welcome to another weekly installment of all things wondrous, wacky, and wall-crawling in the wily world of comics. Ah, and what a treat it will be, as I, Ben Johnson, in my stunning debut, razzle and dazzle and deconstruc... A VERY FAST DESCENT INTO HELL
by Dan Cziraky (Wed 04-26-2000)
It`s the end of the world (yes, again) and things are pretty rotten. In fact, since the world`s already gone to Hell, Theron Skoth, father of all demons, has gathered his vast brood upon an abandoned aircraft carrier to find a new home out among the stars... SUPERMAN LIVES! - The Development Hell of an Unmade Film
by Edward Gross (Fri 05-05-2000)
Superman`s 60th anniversary came and went in 1998, with no sign of the SUPERMAN LIVES feature film that was supposed to have been released in time for the celebration. Not that there wasn`t a tremendous amount of behind-the-scenes work being done on the p... Inside Star Trek Academy
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-15-2007)
With lots of half-truths, rumors, and continuous buzz surrounding Abrams’ rendition of the upcoming STAR TREK XI film, can William Shatner himself provide us with some possible clues to the plot of his on-screen Starfleet origins?
Hello Man... Stuart Gillard to direct WAR GAMES 2
by Karl Schneider (Mon 10-02-2006)
According to Production Weekly, Stuart Gillard (Charmed) will direct the upcoming sequel to the the 1983 Matthew Broderick film WAR GAMES.The script was penned by Randall M. Badat and follows a teenage hacker whose world gets turned upside after playing a... Bright Future for Locke Lamora
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-25-2007)
While readers across the country quickly devoured Scott Lynch’s fantasy debut The Lies of Locke Lamora last year, they’ve got a lot more to chew on from the 29-year-old Wisconsin writer in the months ahead.
Hello all you Maniac reader... Book Buzz: A New Skin for the God Emperor of Dune
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-23-2008)
In the midst of preproduction announcements on Paramount’s and Peter Berg’s upcoming Dune remake, Frank Herbert’s God Emperor of Dune is getting the audiobook treatment from Macmillan Audio. Read by Simon Vance, Scott Brick and Katherine... Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Fri 08-03-2007)
...theme of "War is Hell" comes across clearly. Gundom 0080 does not stray from this theme. This of course is a rather simplistic implication. However, a new twist to this common theme is about to unfold in a very dramatic, yet profound way.
Al, immers... Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-28-2007)
What They SaySome casualties of war never heal. Yet for those who remain in power, the spoils can be sweet indeed. In the aftermath of the Great War, Lt. Alice Malvin is charged to take command of the Imperial Army's Intelligence Section Three, an elite ... Hell Girl Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 03-21-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyuki EtoTranslated by:Gemma CollingeAdapted by:Gemma CollingeWhat They SaySHE'S COMING FOR YOU. . . .
When you thirst for revenge, there's a surefire way to get it: Simply go to the strange website that appears only at midn... Legendary Backing Up GEARS OF WAR
by Jarrod Sarafin (Fri 07-25-2008)
Marcus Fenix and his Delta Squad would be pleased with the latest news. Since New Line was folded into Warner Bros., Gears of War has been dwelling somewhat in the murky underworld of development hell. Variety is now reporting that Legendary Pictures will... Woo-ing America
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Fri 06-14-2002)
...nre the "war is hell" combat flick - in WINDTALKERS, which concerns the heroic efforts of Navajo soldiers who took advantage of the rarity and linguistic uniqueness of their Native American language to send unbreakably coded messages to one another on... Angel Core Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-23-2006)
...he Review!War is hell but the United Empire has found a fascinating weapon in the Angel Core.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this show in its original language of Japanese. This is of course the only language available on here... Publishing History
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-23-2007)
With its release surrounded by dubious price wars, online leak conspiracies, and even direct chastisement by a foreign Trade and Industry Minister, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows shook the foundations of the publishing industry this past weekend and... Get Over Those Terrible Gifts
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 12-24-2007)
No matter what holiday you celebrate there’s always one constant during the winter season: terrible gifts. Because of a schedule / travel conflict with the fam I happened to celebrate Christmas early this year. Did I get Subterranean Press’ li... GHOSTBUSTERS IN HELL Where Hell = NY?
by Karl Schneider (Wed 05-17-2006)
Well, if you like math then that title was fun for you. I hate math, and hate myself for writing such garbage. I could go on writing dribble, but I figure it is best to just give you the news before you cry for my head.To be fair, this was all a sorry a... Nothing in Particular
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-18-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another heart-stopping, villain-crushing edition of Comicscape. This week, I feel woefully short of ideas. I also failed to schedule an interview or garner enough mail to create a column. In lieu of ... Drizzt Do’Urden Is Back?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-24-2007)
Since his conception in the Icewind Dale Trilogy back in 1988, R.A. Salvatore’s Drizzt has grown from an initial side character to the most well-renowned persona of the Forgotten Realms universe.
Hello Maniac readers and welcome to this, th... Zone of Enders Dolores i Vol. #3: A Prelude to War
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-07-2003)
What They SayThe Links family has made it to Mars on a wing and prayer, but their troubles are far from over! For this rescue mission they need a hero, and fast! James Links doesn\'t want to be a hero except to his wife and children, but he\'ll have plent... HELL GIRL, Volume 1
by Tim Janson (Sat 03-29-2008)
Hell Girl is a horror/drama Anime that was first televised on Japan’s Animax network in 2006. 52 episodes were produced over the first two seasons with a third season recently announced. There’s also been a live-action adaptation as ... WEIRD WAR II: BLOOD ON THE RHINE
by James T. Voelpel (Fri 10-19-2001)
With films like SAVING PRIVATE RYAN and TV series like BAND OF BROTHERS, some role-playing fans out there may be looking for something in the World War II vein. Well, the creators of the Origins Award winning DEADLANDS role-playing game seem to have what... Comicscape - August 10, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-10-2005)
A couple of weeks ago, a COMICSCAPE reader asked me to do a column about breaking into comics. Here, I present the first of a couple of columns on the subject. Many comics professionals began their career in self-publishing they created their own books, ... Sony Wins Bid War for Millar's WAR HEROES
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sat 09-27-2008)
A week after Millar announced a potential studio bidding war for his six-part series War Heroes, Sony Pictures has won the rights for his comic property, reports Variety. Several studios had been vying for the six-part property, which began publishing in ... PAUL JENKINS CIVIL WARS & SIDEKICKS
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Tue 09-26-2006)
I first met Paul Jenkins several years ago when he was getting ready to begin his run on Top Cow's Witchblade. We hung out, talked comic books, and I learned how he had a penchant to root for the underdog. Since then, we've kept in touch, and I've follo... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... R-POINT
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 02-18-2006)
The war movie and the supernatural horror movie rarely cross paths. It may be because War is Hell, and that's enough horror for any story. There's not much a horror movie can do beyond the shock material found in APOCALYPSE NOW or SAVING PRIVATE RYAN. Who... And The Nominees Are...
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 02-25-2008)
Hello Maniacs and welcome to this week’s hootenanny of science fiction and fantasy skullduggery. Though I try to pace content on these columns as best I can, sometimes the publishing side of the business just doesn’t want to oblige. After seve... David Hine: Comics, Manga, & More!
by JENNIFER M. CONTINO (Fri 11-10-2006)
I got into the indy comics scene late, so I never heard of David Hine until a few years ago when he began working for the stateside offices of Marvel Comics. In a short space of time there were a few Marvel miniseries: Daredevil Redemption, Son of M., th... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Resident Evil Returns
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-30-2007)
Arguably a much better game series than a movie franchise, RESIDENT EVIL is back with the novelization of the third film, Resident Evil: Extinction due out in theatres this fall. G’day all you Maniac readers and welcome to the Buzz. We’ve got ... Where’s My Dance with Dragons?
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-29-2007)
Reading and enjoying epic genre literature requires, unfortunately, a great deal of patience. Though we love our favorite authors for their mind-expanding work, their creation of new worlds and imaginative storytelling ability, we can be the first to bran... Book Buzz: What's the Scariest Book You Ever Read?
by Tim Janson (Mon 10-27-2008)
In celebration of Halloween week the Book Buzz is leading off with the week’s new releases and horror and inviting you to share with Mania’s readers the scariest book you ever read! Just use the comments below to tell us the book ... Hell Baby Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 12-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideshi HinoTranslated by:Hiroo YamagataAdapted by:What They SayFrom one of Japan\'s most accomplished artists comes this new graphic novel, the unsettling saga of twin sisters born on a dark and stormy night in Tokyo: one nor... Bat Out of Hell III due out on Halloween
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-19-2006)
On October 31st Meat Loaf is releasing BAT OUT OF HELL III: The Monster is Loose the final piece of the BAT OUT OF HELL trilogy, on Virgin Records in North America, and Universal Records outside of North America. "Meat Loaf holds such a unique place in ... Hell Girl, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford, Columnist (Wed 01-16-2008)
Hell Girl reads like a cross between Death Note and maybe The Ring, though it won't really intrigue or scare you. In fact, Eto's horror manga is pretty silly, but in an endearing way, like a favourite cousin who dresses up in a sheet on Halloween.
The fi... Comicscape: I Am Iron Man
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-07-2008)
Marvel Studios released the long-in-the-making cinematic adaptation of Iron Man this weekend. Thus far, it has garnered both rave reviews and over $100 million in box office grosses. Despite a few minor flaws, the film resets the standard for Ma... Comicscape - March 29, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-29-2006)
Welcome to another week of Grind Your Axe at COMICSCAPE. I'm your host and all-around nice guy, Kurt Amacker. This week, we took some time at the Home Office to tear open some of your letters about that swinging new flick, V FOR VENDETTA. As most of our v... THE MARQUIS Returns
by Rob Allstetter (Mon 11-12-2001)
Guy Davis' The Marquis returns in February with THE MARQUIS: HELL'S COURTESAN, a two-issue mini-series from Oni Press.The series helps bridge the gap between the recent DANSE MACABRE mini-series and the next major MARQUIS project, DEVIL'S REIGN. Set again... Comicscape - June 14, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-14-2006)
After a successful run with indie publisher Shooting Star Press, Tom Waltz and Casey Malone's CHILDREN OF THE GRAVE has found a new home in trade paperback form at IDW. The black and white miniseries tells the chilling story of a black ops squad of only ... Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #08 (Tue 07-17-2001)
What They SayAs the opposing forces in the Kummen civil war stand poised for the final battle, Ypsilon prepares to exact his own vengeance upon Chirico for stealing Fyana away from the Secret Society. And as the storm clouds boil, Prince Kanjielman is for...Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #02
by Luis Cruz (Thu 06-22-2006)
What They SayCosmic Era 73. The world is once again poised on the brink of war. Despite the best efforts of the Minerva and her crew, terrorists set the war memorial Junius Seven on a course that will cause it to fall out of its orbit and hit the Earth. T... Book Buzz: Star Wars: Back to Animation
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-21-2008)
It’s been five years since the first Star Wars: Clone Wars television miniseries debuted on Cartoon Network, yet the folks over at Lucasfilm Animation seemed to have held onto the idea of an anime-style Star Wars arc pretty tightly. This August will... Battle of the ‘Star’ Series: Star Wars, Star Trek, & Starship Troopers
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-30-2007)
A screw-you-Pat amount of books came out this week with a little something for everyone: several anthologies for the SF reader, new fantasy / horror stand-alone novels and series installments, and even a widely neglected, early novel from George R.R. ... U.S. WAR MACHINE #1
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 09-12-2001)
Marvel tested the waters with the more mature bent of the Marvel Knights line, and now they're going all out with an imprint specifically designed to allow creators to craft stories that would never fit within the family-friendly confines of the Marvel Un... Hell Girl Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 02-18-2008)
What They SayAccording to rumour, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbour against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry-out the revenge and then... Perlman says he'll go back 'Hell' (Wed 04-07-2004)
Hellboy star Ron Perlman appeared on Fox's The Best Damned Sports Show Period where he said, "We got the news this morning and God willing, and [Guillermo del Toro] writes a decent script (snaps his fingers) BOOM!, and I'm sure he will".Old Schoo D&D
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 06-18-2007)
A Weekly Book Buzz on a Monday? No you’re not going crazy, I am. From now on the Buzz will bring you up-to-date news on all your highly anticipated literary fare a day before the new genre releases hit the shelves.
Happy belated Father&rsqu... Civil War and the Road Ahead
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-28-2007)
Greetings Maniacs, and welcome to another calamitous Comicscape adventure, where we crack wise about comics and I insult movies everyone else likes. Last week’s admittedly merciless review of Ghost Rider garnered very little mail – n... Hell Girl Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-18-2008)
What They SayAccording to rumor, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbor against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry-out the revenge and then tr... The Next Batch of Film Adaptations
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-14-2008)
With the start of 2008 comes news of the next round of book-to-screen translations, and if you’re like me this news is usually met with equal doses of boyish hope and fearful skepticism. Because as all of us readers know the translation of a book in... Firm Films Reaches Out for HELL HOUSE
by News Editor (Wed 11-30-2005)
Firm Films has picked up the rights to make a film based on the Hell House Outreach. The staged haunted house-like attraction, created by pastor Keenan Roberts, runs through Halloween and its exhibits preach the fire and brimstone conservative values of ... Digital Destruction
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-05-2007)
As with most media, comic books experience a fair amount of piracy on the Internet. Most of the time, sites only host BitTorrent trackers over actual scanned comics. The trackers allow the downloader to assemble the file in small pieces from oth... Comicscape - June 16, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-16-2004)
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou... Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)
From Star Trek’s FTL warp drive to Carl Sagan’s concentric-ringed, space-tearing Machine, spaceships have been as much a staple of science fiction as aliens or any other concept that has helped define the genre. Within the fictional SF univers... Transformers…Novelized
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-29-2007)
With the 4th of July looming on the summer horizon, Transformers fans won’t have to wait the next seven weeks to find out what happens in Michael Bay’s film adaptation of the franchise giant. Random House Publishing Group and novelization guru... BABYLON 5: THE COMPLETE SECOND SEASON
by Tony Whitt (Wed 05-21-2003)
In the light of the events of the past year, watching the BABYLON 5: SEASON TWO boxed set is just a tad bit creepy. In the midst of the build-up both to the Narn-Centauri War that breaks out this season and the Shadow War which will soon follow, there's a... Hell Girl Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-22-2007)
What They SayAccording to rumor, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbor against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry out the revenge and then tr... Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)
OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee... Running the Property Dispute Gauntlet
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 03-31-2008)
In 2001 the Dabel Brothers founded a publishing company in search of a niche. Under the name “Roaring Studios” Ernst, Les, Pascal and David Dabel took their love of comics and fantasy to a new height, capitalizing on the vacancy of book-to-com... Comicscape: Kurt’s Final Comicscape
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 10-29-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another Comicscape. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover this week.
Times have changed. I’ve changed. And, Comicscape is about to change. Before I dive in, I want to thank each and every one of you for... STAR TREK: DEEP SPACE NINE - SEASON SEVEN
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 01-05-2004)
It's hard to believe that it's only been five years since the final episode of DEEP SPACE NINE aired on television. Season seven brought with it the conclusion of the show's biggest storyline, the Dominion War, but it didn't necessarily bring closure to t... Fun with Retconning
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-19-2007)
Greeting, Maniacs, and welcome to another fun-filled ride into the gaping maw of Comicscape. I’ve listened in at various corners of the World Wide Web, where the cool kids hang out. While smoking their Camels cigarettes and wearing their b... Comicscape - July 19, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-19-2006)
We first encounter superheroes as children. Before we can read, we watch them in cartoons and movies. We play with their toys long before we ever learn about "mint condition" and the importance of leaving action figures in their original packaging. Thi... Record of Lodoss War OVA Box Set
by Ryan Rosal (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!With the release of the Record of Lodoss War 2-DVD box set, CPM brings to anime DVD fans the ENTIRE 13-episode OAV series of one of the best swords-and-magic storyline in both a compact format and much more affordable price range. For those of ... Mean and Green: Comicscape Reviews The Incredible Hulk
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 06-18-2008)
...hellip;
War Is Hell First Flight Phantom Eagle Max #4 (Of 5) (MR) $3.99
Kurt: Next month, look for War is Fun starring that a—hole at the end of the sports bar.
Wolverine #66 DWS $2.99
Ben:Only 600 to go.
Kurt: I’ve got my Iron Maide... Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-17-2000)
What They SayDisc A
Enter a world where dark knights battle beneath skies lit by dragon’s flame. Travel to a land where evil magicians make pacts with forgotten entities in exchange for forbidden powers. Return to the accursed island, Lodoss.
Five ... Hell Girl Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-28-2008)
What They SayBeyond the veil of midnight lies a website, HellCorrespondence.com. Type in the name of one upon which you desire retribution... And it will be served.
If you truly desire to take revenge upon those who have wronged you, just untie the scarl... Marvel talks "World War Hulk"
by Karl Schneider (Fri 11-10-2006)
Marvel recently sent out a press release regarding the upcoming World War Hulk mini-even which is scheduled to follow the popular Civil War.The story follows Hulk's angry return to earth after he was duped into exile in the build up to Civil War. Th... Speed Grapher Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 04-13-2007)
What They SayExperience the supernatural action, forbidden lust and conspiracy of this futuristic thrill ride! Death is in the hands of a photographer, assassinations are running rampant and all answers revolve around a beautiful and unimaginably powerful... Hell Girl Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-03-2008)
What They SayAccording to rumor, a mysterious message board exists, accessible only at midnight. Those who find the site have the ability to post a grudge they harbor against someone, and the Jigoku Shojo (Hell Girl) will carry out the revenge and then tr... Tyler's Tremendous Tunes
by Randall Larson (Thu 06-23-2005)
Before too much longer, Brian Tyler is going to find himself at the upper echelon of Hollywood film composers. His efforts over the last dozen years have demonstrated a remarkable proclivity toward orchestral melody and stylistic invention that has result... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-01-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayNietzsche Lives, for God is Dead. Political tensions reach the boiling point as the first shots of world conflict are fired. The streets are filled with panic as Ko... Power options 'Shooting War'
by Rob M. Worley (Wed 02-20-2008)
From a press release:
London based independent producer Power, is developing a brand new state-of-the-art TV series on the war on terror, the media and the rise of “citizen journalism” after optioning the film and television rights for Anthon... FAHRENHEIT 9/11?
by Patrick Sauriol (Thu 11-11-2004)
Variety reports that FAHRENHEIT 9/11 filmmaker Michael Moore has plans for a sequel to his incendiary documentary and that he's got a working title for it: FAHRENHEIT 9/11. In one of his first comments after George W. Bush won the Presidential election e... Weekly Book Buzz: An Open Letter to the Mania Readership
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-25-2008)
It’s with a heavy heart that I must inform you, the Mania readership, that this 111th edition of the Weekly Book Buzz will be my last as columnist. Due to a decrease in free time and one of those unfortunate things called a regular job I can no long... Hell Girl Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Fri 08-01-2008)
Ai's regular missions of vengeance continue, but one step behind her now is Hajime, who investigations into the Hell Girl – guided by Tsugumi's visions – are getting closer and closer to uncovering the truth. So far, though, his common s... Battle Athletes OVA Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-31-2002)
What They SaySixteen-year-old Akari Kanzaki whose mother attained the legendary title \"Cosmic Beauty,\" finally accomplished her biggest dream: attending the famous \"University Satellite.\"
Although other competitors intimidated her, Akari\'s natural ... MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: John Woo, Part 2
by Craig D. Reid (Thu 06-08-2000)
In Part One of my interview with the diplomatic John Woo, the Hong Kong director extraordinaire discussed the premise behind his next film WIND TALKER, a movie he calls his `dream project,` and talked at length about MISSION IMPOSSIBLE 2, based on the sho... Hell Girl Vol. #2 (Tue 06-10-2008)
What They SayBeyond the veil of midnight lies a website, HellCorrespondence.com. Type in the name of one upon which you desire retribution... And it will be served. If you truly desire to take revenge upon those who have wronged you, just untie the sca...SUPERNATURAL: The Magnificent Seven
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 10-06-2007)
Supernatural: Season One was my summer box set and it turned out to be a really good choice. Then, Season Two hit DVD so I blazed through it in order to be ready for the Season Three premiere. Season Two was even better than the first so I had h... AGENCY Casting Changes
by Frank Kurtz (Wed 12-05-2001)
Beau Bridges is joining the cast of CBS' frosh series THE AGENCY. The veteran actor will be taking on the role of the newly appointed head of the CIA. His character takes over for the soon to be ousted Alex Pierce, played by Ronny Cox. Cox is exiting the ... 'GRAPHIC' NOVEL: A Critical Appraisal of FROM HELL
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Fri 10-19-2001)
While audiences across the country will soon get a Halloween dose of horror courtesy of Jack the Ripper in the new motion picture, FROM HELL, starring Johnny Depp and Heather Graham, they might be unaware that the film is actually based largely on a comic... H.G. WELLS' WAR OF THE WORLDS
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 08-16-2005)
A lot of controversy has accompanied Pendragon Pictures' adaptation of H.G. Wells' WAR OF THE WORLDS. Though the project has been in the works for some years, it arrives on DVD under the shadow of Steven Spielberg's hundred million plus theatrical feature... HAUNTING OF HELL HOUSE - Henry James By Another Name
by John Thonen (Tue 03-28-2000)
Writer-director Mitch Marcus seems to have adjusted to the idea that his period adaptation of `The Ghostly Rental,` a story by Henry James (Turn of the Screw), has somehow been retitled The Haunting of Hell House for it`s recent video release on Roger Co... Mobile Suit Gundam Lost War Chronicles Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Sun 03-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Tomohiro Chiba & Bandai Games Inc. / Artist: Masato NatsumotoTranslated by:Ikoi HiroeAdapted by:What They SayThe One Year War between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon has begun--and the newest Mobil... "Civil War: The Initiative"
by Kurt Amacker (Sat 03-17-2007)
Civil War: The Initiative sets up the next four months of stories within the Marvel Universe. The war has ended, Tony Stark has taken over as director of S.H.I.E.L.D., and the 50-state initiative has begun. But, a few loose ends remain.&nbs... Civil Words
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-07-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another mail-filled Comicscape maelstrom. Last week’s column on Marvel’s Civil War garnered some thoughtful letters – more than the paltry couple I seem to receive lately. For whatever r... Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Vol. #04
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-27-2005)
What They SayUniversal Century 0087, Seven years have past since the defeat of the Zeon army during what has now become known as the \'One Year War\'. An elite Federation military force known as the Titans are tasked with the prevention of further uprisin... Digital Debate
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-20-2006)
Hail and well met, my heroes and villains. Welcome to another Wednesday and another COMICSCAPE. Last week's column on digital and web comics generated several letters of civil disagreement. Thankfully, everyone kept my mother, my wife, and my personal ... CPM February 2001 Releases (Fri 12-01-2000)
COSMIC CATFIGHTS ON DVD! The Complete Shamanic Princess DVD & Sprite DVD Available February 13th NEW YORK, NY - Central Park Media, leading distributor of Japanimation on DVD, is pleased to announce the DVD release of the magical action/adventure "The ...The 10 Best Sci-Fi Films Never Made
by David Wong (Sat 11-22-2008)
So the news came out that the Half Life movie directed by Quentin Tarantino is destined to join the list of the greatest science fiction movies that were never actually filmed. It has damned good company ...
10. The "Real" Alien 3
The... Weekly Book Buzz: STAR WARS REPUBLIC COMMANDO
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-15-2008)
While last week was a little light, this week’s genre releases are very strong, highlighted by Karen Traviss’ fourth Star Wars Republic Commando Novel, Order 66. The New York Times” #1 bestselling author’s three previous books... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Weekly Book Buzz: Romita Finds Himself Stranded
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-01-2008)
Welcome to Book Buzz! I’m your new host, Tim Janson. I’d like to first thank Pat Ferrara, your previous MC, for all his help in making this a smooth transition and for all of his sage advice. Many of you may know me already as I... I Talked with a Zombie: Mark Kidwell on ‘68
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 01-10-2007)
Everyone loves zombies. They scare the hell out of you. They serve as a perfect metaphor for, well, “us.” And, best of all, they eat people. With those sterling qualities, I see very little not to like about our lumb... Phoenix Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-19-2008)
What They SayLife is an endless cycle. Humans desperate to escape this cycle hunt the Phoenix, who\'s blood brings immortality. Inugami is a man cursed with the head of a wolf, in love with a guardian spirit named Morimo. He is caught up in a struggle b... Comicscape - November 24, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-24-2004)
Happy Thanksgiving to you all! I wish I could say I'm thankful for all the responses I got regarding last week's question, but because of the snafu that afflicted last week's column the one from the previous week went out first, along with a blank templ... 303
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-23-2005)
More war stories from a writer that gets itMore than most popular writers comic book or otherwise I think Garth Ennis shows with 303 and his DC/Vertigo series WAR STORIES that he understands the amoral nature of war and the inevitable human cost that co... Playing SOLDIERS
by MICHAEL TUNISON (Sat 03-09-2002)
Like most Baby Boomers, Mel Gibson grew up with the Vietnam War on TV every night. In particular he remembers the reaction his father, a veteran of World War II's bloody Guadalcanal campaign, had to the United States' deepening involvement in the Southeas... Comicscape - September 22, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-22-2004)
OPINION: First of all, you're probably wondering why this week's comics reviews are so far out of date. Well, there's a good explanation for that, and it all has to do with an itty bitty hurricane named Ivan. I've occasionally mentioned the fact that I'm ... Stirling, Turtledove, Clegg, & New Brits Hit the Scene
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-05-2006)
Harry Turtledove smacks the shelves again with another alternate history thriller, S.M. Stirling propels his Dies the Fire sequence, and Douglas Clegg returns from last week's paperback debut of Priest of Blood with a continuation of the Vampyricon series... Video and the Anime Star
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 10-11-2007)
I know I said I'd use this week to keep talking about how plagiarism applies to manga and anime, but then something very important happened: AMV Hell 4 went live on the Internet. I'd be shocked to learn if God Himself didn't get off His cloud for a couple... Deluxe Húrin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 05-15-2007)
Amidst the flurry of studio inquiries which have flooded the Tolkien estate since The Children of Húrin hit the shelves last month, Houghton Mifflin is rolling out the stops to release a deluxe hardcover edition of the novel complete with brand new... Soldiers: Heroes of World War II
by Vince "Moesha" Massa (Fri 07-02-2004)
I am just about sick to death of games set during World War II. It was nice about 4 years ago, when it was still an untapped time period, but today, you can't swing a German Sheppard in a software store without knocking over dozens of expansions for T... Raising HELL
by Eric Moro (Fri 10-19-2001)
Making a name for themselves as the up-and-coming urban directors embracing inner-city life with such hits as MENACE II SOCIETY and DEAD PRESIDENTS, Allen and Albert Hughes have smashed all expectations by helming the comic book adaptation FROM HELL. Chro... Wedding Peach Season 2 Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Thu 11-16-2006)
What They SayDon't look now, but there's a new girl in town! The Love Angels play cupid as they try to hook their friends Akiko and Tajima up on a double-date with Momoko and Yosuke! But the fire devil Igneous has other plans and unleashes a devil-wolf on... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 08-13-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Chul-Hyun AhnAdapted by:What They SayOde to Emptiness... The clouds of war are growing thicker. As the second Middle Eastern war drives the world economy toward another crisis, Japan invades Indonesia ... Nambul: War Stories Vol.#03
by Mike Dungan (Sun 04-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hyun Se LeeTranslated by:Soojung Christine HanAdapted by:What They SayThe Brand of Auschwitz. The ramifications of Korea's war against Japan are felt closer to home as Korean citizens living in Japan are branded as "outsiders.... Hell Girl Vol.#02
by Greg Hackmann (Fri 08-22-2008)
Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Miyuki EtoTranslated by: Gemma CollingeAdapted by: Gemma CollingeWhat They SayREVENGE BECOMES HERThe Hell Girl is the ultimate avenger. Go to her website at midnight, enter the name of your tormentor, and the Hell Girl... Cylons in America
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 01-28-2008)
Ever since its conception in 1978, Battlestar Galactica has been offering viewers a layered SF universe, one that manages to stay grounded with the world around us and in sync with contemporary American society. Like any good sci-fi series BSG explores th... Comicscape: Delving into Dead Souls
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 07-16-2008)
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War Is Hell First Flight Phantom Eagle Max #5 (Of 5) (MR) $3.99
Ben:The first MAX book in a long time that I just couldn’t get through.
Kurt: Dude, it’s Garth Ennis. WTF?
X-Factor #33 SI $2.99
X-Force #5 D... Comics After Katrina II: Tedd Walley and Mathilda
by Kurt Amacker, Columnist (Wed 02-13-2008)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G... Mobile Suit Gundam Movie 1
by Paul Grisham (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayThe Legendary Gundam Movies Now on DVD!
Universal Century 0079. Amuro Ray, a normal boy, finds himself the newest soldier in the war between the Earth Federation and the Principality of Zeon when he becomes the pilot of the Federation\'s pr... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Throwing Gas on the Flames: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-04-2007)
Last week’s column on the some of the moral quandaries in recent superhero comics generated a couple of interesting e-mails that merit printed responses. I asked readers to consider the mind-wiping fiasco from DC’s Identity Crisis, To... Ascending into the Iconic: Separating Fiction From Legend
by Kurt Amacker (Thu 01-04-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs. Welcome to another week of comic shopping on Thursday. I hope you didn’t break down sobbing at the counter yesterday afternoon when you tried to pick up your books. I remember one Internet journalist describi... Innocent Bird Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 05-24-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hirotaka KisaragiTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayPart of the angelic bureaucracy, Karasu is sent to earth to retrieve a demon living among humans. However, he\'s surprised to discover that Shirasagi only wants to t... Comicscape - November 17, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-17-2004)
It seems that the very mention of the word "reboot" was enough to rile many of you and for good reason though it seems that's not all you were worked up about this week. And speaking of being worked up about something in comics...isn't page four of IDEN... The Dresden Files Returns to its Roots
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 02-06-2007)
Sara Douglass’ The Wayfarer Redemption series chugs ahead with another volume, Jim Butcher’s The Dresden Files gets another action-packed installment, and science fiction anthologies run amok in this week’s Book Buzz.
Happy Tue... Samurai 7 Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Justin Rich (Thu 09-08-2005)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai. Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal ... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... Samurai 7 Vol. #1 (Viridian Collection)
by Justin Rich (Sat 08-25-2007)
What They SayBased on the legendary Akira Kurosawa classic epic feature film, Seven Samurai. Set in a futuristic world that has just witnessed the end of a massive war, scores of villages are terrorized by Nobuseri bandits. But the Nobuseri are no normal ... Comicscape - June 28, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 06-28-2006)
Hail and well met, COMICSCAPE faithful. Welcome to another week in which I provide you, my loyal readers and constant detractors, with a half-hour of free, advertiser-supported comic commentary. And this week, CINESCAPE gives you twice the goodness with... The “Potterverse” Defined
by Pat Ferarra (Tue 04-03-2007)
Jim Butcher propels the Dresden Files, Janine Cross’s dark fantasy series reaches its conclusion, and entertainment journalist Edward Gross takes a stab at chronicling the development of all things Harry Potter in a very weighted edition of this ... Politics in Comics: Your Letters
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-06-2006)
Greetings, Comicscape faithful, and welcome to another week of four-color spills, thrills, chills, and kills. Last week, I went back to the well and ran a pretty well-received column about politics in comics. After two failed attempts at a... Comicscape - May 3, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-03-2006)
Greetings, and welcome to another week of COMICSCAPE, where I make sequential art matter. Last week, I expounded upon the relative merits (and lack thereof) of Marvel and DC's new plan to accept advertiser money for ostensibly discreet product placement i... Invasion’s Back…In Pog Form!
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 07-02-2007)
Nearly 52 years after the book’s initial release, Jack Finney’s SF classic Invasion of the Body Snatchers makes its way onto audio format just in time for the summer holidays.
Happy belated Canada Day all you Maniac readers and welcom... Comicscape - January 5, 2005
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-05-2005)
Welcome to a brand new year and what better way to start off that brand new year with a shiny spanking new controversy brewing in the world of comics? A little while ago, Marvel announced that Orson Scott Card, Hugo Award-winning writer of such works as ... Means and Ends
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-28-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another exciting installment of Comicscape, where I’ll drag you through the soul-wrenching depths of moral inquiry and sequential art psychoanalysis. This week, I want to revisit an issue I touched ... Digging Up Deady with Voltaire
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 09-05-2007)
Aurelio Voltaire Hernández – known to most by his shortened nom de plume, Voltaire – has established himself as a one-man traveling dark carnival. His résumé includes his own brand of catchy, comedic music – dub... Something Wonderful From Something Weird!
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 10-14-2001)
Fans of obscure cinema have had much to rejoice about since Mike Vraney started his beloved Something Weird Video label. Since the company's inception in the early '90s, Mr. Vraney has been responsible for bringing, and in many cases saving, delightful ge... Comicscape - August 3, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-03-2005)
I thought my crossover critique in last week's COMICSCAPE would garner mail a plenty, but to no avail. My rant about the FANTASTIC FOUR movie must've driven away my readership or something. Fortunately, I received a few thoughtful, lengthy letters that co... Delays and the Fans Who Hate Them
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 08-30-2006)
Comic book fans accept delays as part of our gratifying, yet sometimes frustrating, hobby. After living with missed ship dates more than a few times, we roll with the punches and keep buying. I read enough small press titles that only come out once a ye... Comicscape - July 12th, 2006
by KURT AMACKER (Wed 07-12-2006)
You all clearly love movies. Some of you clearly love complaining about them, but you see them nonetheless. Whenever Hollywood graces us with another comic adaptation, I dutifully run a brilliant and slightly over-analytical dissection. As such, I ran ... Demon Lord Dante Vol. #3
by Luis Cruz (Tue 12-07-2004)
What They SayThe secret organization \"D\" employs the Four Demon Kings and the man-made monster, SX, to massacre numerous innocent people to implant horror and loathing toward demons into people\'s minds. Seeing the organization\'s atrocious deeds in the... Ghost Rider: Don’t Forget to Burn
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 02-21-2007)
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another skull-burning installment of Comicscape. Last week, I asked for readers to submit their Marvel jokes for the chance to replace Al Brown, the column’s joke writer and a future federal inmate. ... Comicscape - November 10, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 11-10-2004)
I'm not sure whether the subject of comics and politics was simply not of much interest to everyone, or whether people were simply too stunned by the election results to write in about it. Perhaps it was a combination of both. However, a few of you did wr... 300 and Captain America: Your Mail
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 03-21-2007)
Happy Wednesday, Maniacs, and welcome to another sequential art escape, courtesy of Comicscape. Last week’s column about the death of Captain America and the successful release of 300 at the movies garnered a respectable amount of mail &nd... Comicscape April 13, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 04-13-2005)
Generally speaking, I've enjoyed the recent glut of comic book adaptations that Hollywood has been bringing us. There've been a a few I didn't really care for, like BLADE: TRINITY and CONSTANTINE. But, even those were fairly entertaining in their own righ... Comicscape - December 7, 2005
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-07-2005)
I got a great batch of mail from last week's column about Marvel's Ultimate and DC's All-Star imprints. But before we get to your letters, a couple of things happened in the comic world upon which I must opine. The X3 trailer hit the web on Monday. You ca... Playing the Cemetery Blues
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 12-12-2007)
Once in a while, dear Maniacs, I find a small press project I really like – one I enjoy so much that I have to use the column to tell the world about it. In this case, a self-published project called Cemetery Blues by writer Ryan Rubio and arti...