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Gone But Not Forgotten

With the New 52Verse now firmly entrenched in the hands and minds of readers, the initial shock has worn off, and many DC readers have found things to like in the new books and its accompanying continuity. While I’ll admit the jury’s still out for me, I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on: […]

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The Blastoff Video Interview: Ron Randall

Continuing our chats with the talented folks at Periscope Studios, Blastoff is pleased to present out interview with artist Ron Randall! Blastoff’s Jud Meyers visits Periscope Studios in Portland to sit down with comic creator Ron Randall for an in-depth conversation about his career in comics, from his early memories reading comics as a kid […]

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Silver Surfer, I Don’t Get You

I thought I knew emo superheroes. I’ve seen Batman brood, Daredevil has had plenty of dark moments, and I don’t think anyone can forget that sequence in Spider-Man 3 when Peter Parker was emo-fied. I thought I understood, but then I met the Silver Surfer: I just read the word balloons as saying “I have […]

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Gone Too Soon: Joe Kubert

Where to even start with this one? Comics legend Joe Kubert passed away Sunday morning, August 12, at the age of 85. Kubert was a peerless editor, writer, and artist, best known not only for his work on characters like Sgt. Rock, Tor, Tarzan and Hawkman, but also for moving non-fiction work like FAX FROM […]

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Welcoming the Future, Treasuring the Past.