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Sick Day Linkblogging
Sick Day Linkblogging
I’ve been sick for the past two days, but I’m almost back in fighting action now. While I recuperate, you get to enjoy these links to a couple of good posts. -Tim O’Neill on the X-Men and longevity: The weird part is that Marvel as a company aren’t ready to ...
AKIRA, Vol. 1
AKIRA, Vol. 1
mangacritic.com — My first exposure to Katsuhiro Otomo came in 1990, when a college boyfriend insisted that we attend... a screening of AKIRA at an art house in the Village. I wish I could say that it had been a transforming experience, one that had awakened me to the ... (more) AKIRA, Vol. 1
STEVE OLIFF'S ORIGINAL COLOR GUIDES FOR AKIRA
STEVE OLIFF'S ORIGINAL COLOR GUIDES FOR AKIRA
samehat.blogspot.com — Alternative Press Expo 2009 was a blast, and a great excuse to hang out with a bunch... of friends and pick up some cool minicomics. Manga is not really the focus of APE, but this year Viz had a booth to promote their SIGIKKI line (and had a promo copy ... (more) STEVE OLIFF'S ORIGINAL COLOR GUIDES FOR AKIRA
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