NeoApocalypse

Name: Shawn Stone

I am a professional game designer, comic fanboy, amateur guitarist, recreational cook, movie fan, avid reader, music buff and near-obsessive-compulsive collector of various things.




Three Artists That Deliver

 On Aug 19, 2008 12:00 PM

I agree with all those listed above, especially Gary Frank and Cliff Chiang. To the list I submit: Ryan Sook: More than just a Mignolaesque artist, his art on the Zatanna 7 Soldiers mini was phenomenal! His work on X-Factor is what first drew me in. Jae Lee: I know, I know, welcome to 10 years ago. I had never read anything he did before but his work with Richard Isanove on the Dark Tower m...

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C'mon Manga, show us what you got!

 On Jun 24, 2008 3:21 PM

Aside from the suggestions that I agree with (Deathnote, Monster, Gunsmith Cats, Yotsuba&!, Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku), here's a few series that you would really enjoy. They are not silly at all, are quite serious, bad-ass and incredible. I think asking for manga that is self-contained in one volume shows off that you don't know from manga. I'll avoid epics like Naruto, Bleach, Rurouni Kens...

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Here's to You, Rory Root

 On May 20, 2008 8:06 AM

I was a regular at Comic Relief for years and got the chance to know Rory, at least as an acquaintance. He was always friendly, spent a lot of time at the shop and made a great comic bookstore. I still find the time to head over to Comic Relief at least once a month as it is my favorite shop in the U.S., even after hitting the big ones in NYC, Boston, Chicago and S.F. his approach should be a m...

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