Check out this interview with Jack Kirby from the long-out-of-print documentary The Masters of Comic Book Art!
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Hail to the King
August 28th marks the 100th birthday of the most influential artist and creator to ever grace our industry, Jack Kirby. We’ll be spending the rest of the month looking at and talking about some of the King’s amazing contributions to the culture, and we’re kicking things off with a tribute to the King’s greatest creations […]
Fantastic Five: She-Hulk & Marvel’s First Family
Another day, another Hulk. As we journey through the past of the publishing history of everyone’s favorite angry, green superhero, we find ourselves – once again in 1985. This time, though, we’re focusing in on She-Hulk, who takes the lead role in Fantastic Four #275. Fantastic Four #275 is written and drawn by John Byrne, […]
THE INCREDIBLE HULK: A Marvel Cinematic Universe Outlier
I consider myself a huge fan of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. I’ve seen almost all of the movies in theaters since the release of Iron Man 2, some of them multiple times, with the exception of Doctor Strange which I am still sad about missing. What the MCU is doing with their titles, creating standalone […]
“How to Disappear Completely”: Josh Jabcuga nearly falls off the grid with a review of the TV pilot of Marvel’s resident raging green bull, The Incredible Hulk.
“That there, that’s not me. I go where I please. I walk through walls. I float down the Liffey. I’m not here. This isn’t happening. I’m not here. In a little while I’ll be gone. The moment’s already passed. Yeah it’s gone. And I’m not here. This isn’t happening. I’m not here. Strobe lights and […]
Taken For Granted
Welcome to Episode 31 of The Blastoff Podcast. This week in Comics 101, Scott looks at the work of one of comics’ greatest creators, Will Eisner, and in ReTales, Jud teaches us all a lesson about taking things for granted in “Los Ojos Son el Espejo del Alma.” Further reading: https://www.blastoffcomics.com/2015/08/last-day-in-vietnam/ https://www.blastoffcomics.com/2015/05/getting-into-the-spirit/ http://www.blastoffcomics.com/2015/07/jud-meyers-retales-los-ojos-son-el-espejo-del-alma/
BLASTOFF’S Summer Sale! Saturday, August 12!
It’s time for our annual Summer Sale! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, August 12, here at our North Hollywood location! And this is our biggest sale ever! 30% – 50% OFF ALL TRADE PAPERBACKS AND HARDCOVERS! 10% – 15% OFF ALL BACK ISSUES, STATUES AND WALL ART! 40% OFF ALL NEW COMICS! 10% – […]
A Life, Writing – An Interview with Mark Waid, Part 2
Welcome back to our two-episode special of our conversation with Mark Waid, one of the greatest visionaries in comic book history. It was a pleasure digging in deep to what makes this man tick. Here in episode two, we go even deeper. Hang on, dear listeners. The cosmic rays are coming fast and furious now. […]
Modern Classics: Planet Hulk
Last time, I kicked off my Hulk Month pieces with 2016’s Hulk #1. That issue has to be in the top five comics I’ve reviewed for Blastoff, so I’m not sure how much better we can get. I’ve enjoyed Hulk comics before, but not Mariko Tamaki’s writing took it to an entirely new level for […]
A Life, Writing – An Interview with Mark Waid, Part 1
There are some guests who need very little introduction. Some who have affected our industry in so many ways that it would require a dedicated program just to list their achievements. Mark Waid is that guest. He’s written nearly every comic-book character at nearly every comic-book company (quite a few that he founded himself). He’s […]
Jennifer Walters Is HULK
All right, we’re kicking off Hulk month for Blastoff Comics – and rightfully so. Not to put any disrespect on Hulk’s name, I think the last time the general public has been THIS excited about the character was… well, definitely not in my lifetime. And I remember when a two little rashes of Hulk mania […]
Blastoff’s Jud and Scott Talk Spidey on Comedy Film Nerds!
Thanks to Chris and Graham for having us!
The Way It Began
Welcome to Episode 28 of The Blastoff Podcast. This week in Comics 101, Scott looks at the beginnings of Marvel’s Fantastic Four in “The Way It Began,” Harley is back with more Small Talk, and in ReTales, Jud pulls back the curtain on his life as “I Witness.” Further reading: https://www.blastoffcomics.com/2016/01/jud-meyers-retales-i-witness/