comixology.com - 9/28/2009
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We've lost a lot of great performers in 2009, but none has struck me as deeply as Patrick Swayze's recent death at 57 from pancreatic cancer. I feel like I took Patrick Swayze for granted. I dismissed him as a bad actor while forgetting he was a great entertainer. He always seemed like a ...
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Journalista - the news weblog of The Comics Journal —
... Link: Paul Gravett
“In this new millennium, manhwa have been placed in a privileged position. Few other countries take their comics, and the related areas of animation, games, merchandise, toys, and other spin-offs, so seriously as a priority export as Korea.”
(Above: cover detail from Korea as Seen by 12 Creators.)
[Commentary] The Patrick Swayze Manga Recommendation Guide
Link: Shaenon Garrity
“Maybe I’m just seeing Patrick Swayze in everything ...
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 9/29/09
THE BEAT —
§ Oh Shaenon, why can’t I be you? The Patrick Swayze Manga Recommendation Guide.
§ Robot 6 calls this post “The comic Chris Ware doesn’t want you to see” and it is pretty hard to improve upon that description. What is the secret of…FLOYD FARLAND???
§ Geoff Boucher looks at Jack Kirby, the abandoned hero of Marvel’s grand Hollywood adventure
The satisfaction was fleeting. The artist may be reverently referred to as “King” ...
Choice words from 2009
The Manga Curmudgeon —
... “The Patrick Swayze Manga Recommendation Guide” by Shaenon K. Garrity: Picking only one great piece by Garrity is like trying to choose the prettiest tulip in Holland. It’s just impossible. This one strikes me as emblematic of what I love about her writing: a great hook in service of some wonderful comics with her enviably flawless prose throughout. ...
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blogthispal.com 9/15/2009 — Just read that Patrick Swayze has passed away. I have to admit, he's one of those actors that appeals to both sides of me. First, to the sensitive romantic in me - this one's for the ladies: And of course, for the tough guy in me: And as a reminder - nobody puts Baby in a corner. Just ...
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comicbycomic.com 9/15/2009 — You know, this has a hell of a lot more impact on me than Michael Jackson. Just saying.
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