General Atomics’ Railgun
Not only does defense contractor called, “General Atomics” make a railgun, it fires what looks like Hugo Awards. Let us hope Harlan Ellison never acquires this technology.
Tokyopop and the Future of Comics
At Robot 6, Brigid Alverson writes about “The Comics that Changed the World” and Tokyopop’s US manga line: “Ten years ago, “comics” meant superheroes, newspaper strips, and a handful of artsy graphic novels. Comics were a niche medium, and they were hard to find outside comics stores. Manga […]
RIP, Elisabeth Sladen
British actress Elisabeth Sladen has died. She is probably most famous for her portrayal of Sarah Jane Smith, companion to the 3rd and 4th Doctors in Doctor Who and star of her own series K-9 and Company and The Sarah Jane Adventures. Here is her first appearance as […]
Live Action Dragonriding
Dragonriders of Pern as a live action film? Looks like it might happen.
David Brothers on Stan Sakai and Usagi Yojimbo
“The true beauty of Sakai’s work in Usagi Yojimbo isn’t just his cartooning (which is very good) or his writing (which is refreshingly to the point). It’s how Sakai manages to take things we’re used to, things that are considered rote or mundane, and make them compelling simply […]
Women in Comics Mini-Documentary
Ten minute mini-documentary about women in comics and the Toronto Koffler Centre exhibit, “Graphic Detail: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women” featuring artists Sarah Lightman, Nina Bunjevac and Gutter friend Shannon Gerrard. (via @BlackComix)
The Cultural Gutter 