RIP, Al Williamson
EC Comic artist Al Williamson has died. He’s probably best known now for his work on the Star Wars strip. Comics Beat has an overview of his career and tributes from other artists. (thanks, Denis!)
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Science Fiction Again
David Ferris on competence as a pleasant fantasy in Science Fiction.
“I’ve seen things you people wouldn’t believe…”
LEGO Bladerunner. LEGO lightsaber duel. (thanks, edie!)
Solid Gold Star Wars Showdown
C3POs vs. Darth Vaders in this solid gold french Star Wars disco showdown.
Clashing with Star Wars
Two items where Star Wars runs up against participatory culture: the completely awesome Animals with Lightsabers and the completely logical one-off joke The Hook.
Gail Simone Interviews John Ostrander
“When I first wrote Villains United, I was eager to have my chance to write one of the coolest characters in the DCU, Deadshot. I knew full well, like a lot of writers before me, that John [Ostrander] was THE Deadshot writer, and I knew if I had […]
The Cultural Gutter 