Author Archives: Michael
Comic Book Review: Jack Hammer issue 3
I’ve been a big fan of Jack Hammer since issue 1, and issue 3 continues the noir / superhero mashup with an introduction to the ultimate villain behind the crime. Continue reading
A Successful NOLA Comic Con
We’ve done it. We finished our first comic book convention on the other side of the table. Instead of just wandering the aisles as fans (even though we did that, too), Ryan Morris and I were behind the table selling our book The Hidden, issue 1. We had a great time chatting with convention attendees about our book and getting … Continue reading
Atypical Tales Goes Live
I am very excited to announce that today is the official launch of a new project that I’ve been working on for a while now… Atypical Tales. Atypical is a new website for movie reviews of science fiction, fantasy, and supernatural films, as well as previews, commentary, and features on upcoming filmmakers who post their work to YouTube and Vimeo. … Continue reading
Reasonably Priced Comics Anthology #2
Before jumping into the reviews of the individual stories, let me quickly say that the cover art is absolutely incredible. I’ve been paying close attention to artist Ionic’s cover work, and I can’t get enough of it. Continue reading
Source Code Opens April 1st
Source Code, starring Jake Gyllenhaal and Michelle Monaghan, opens this Friday, April 1st. I could try to explain the plot to you, but you’ll need to see the video trailer for this one. Ok, so this guy thinks he can actually change the past through a fancy computer program? From the trailer, it seems as if he isn’t actually going … Continue reading
Going to See a Road-Trippin’ Alien Named Paul
The movie Paul seems like it’s been getting some good reviews from critics so far, and it looks like it could be a ton of fun for a geek like me. With sci-fi usually attempting a serious, dreary tone, it’s exciting to see something as whimsical as Paul, yet with adult comedy rather than the sitcom-friendly humor of shows like … Continue reading
Comic Book Review: Allied Forces
If you can’t wait to get your fill of World War II superheroes in this summer’s Captain America movie, then you need to check out the indie comic book Allied Forces by writer Sebastian Piccione, artist Joe Kuzma, colorists Seth Russell and Norman Wong, and letterer Matt Grant (gorgeous cover by Karl Moline). Featuring big ideas and expressive art, Allied … Continue reading
Editing That Works for You
Since I’m knee deep in revising a new project that I hope to have ready for the NOLA Comic Con, now seems like an ideal time to talk about the process of editing. Everyone seems to have his or her own style of editing, and different styles suit writers with varying degrees of success. Some people work in writing partnerships, … Continue reading
