Comic books and graphic novels are quickly becoming a huge part of mainstream culture. Hollywood blockbusters and award-winning TV shows look to them for inspiration, while comic shops become hotspots for social gatherings and lively debates. If you are new to the scene, it might be hard to figure out which books to read, and even if you’re a big comic book fan, it can be hard to know which awesome books you might be missing. This holiday season, we have done the hard work for you and compiled a list of graphic novels you’ll want to make sure that you read. ~Jason Enright
Ahh, movies! Is there any greater escape than sitting in a dark room and letting the sweeping imagery, amazing scores, and mind-blowing special effects of a film transport you to a new world, scare your socks off, or take you back in time? As the holiday season approaches, we look at some rereleases of old classics, some new favorites, and two epic collections that are sure to please the cinephile in your life. ~Jason Enright
UPDATE: Contest Winner Announced, Below!!!
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
Friend of FBC and acclaimed, Pittsburgh-based author Howard Shapiro is releasing his rock n’ roll, coming-of-age graphic novel, The Stereotypical Freaks, this week (check out my review), and to help celebrate this exciting event, Howard has been very generous to provide us with an awesome prize pack to give away to one lucky FBC fan! The prize pack with include a copy of The Stereotypical Freaks graphic novel (featuring the beautiful art of Joe Pekar), a The Stereotypical Freaks guitar-shaped bookmark, and a snazzy The Stereotypical Freaks t-shirt!
Board games have evolved from the simple tossing of dice in Monopoly. From the invasion of European games like Settlers of Cataan to the domination of party games like Cards Against Humanity, it will be hard to find a wish list that doesn’t include an awesome, new game. With so many options out there, we wanted to help you find the coolest new games for this holiday season, so we put on our adventuring gear and delved into the dungeons to find you these tabletop treasures. ~Jason Enright
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
On behalf of Fanboy Comics, I am both excited and proud to announce the addition of two new staff members to the FBC fold. Joining the staff will be Jason Enright and Kristine Chester, both of whom have provided countless hours of their services and support to make Fanboy Comics as geeky as it is.
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
The FBC staff is excited to announce that Blastoff Comics will be opening a new store in North Hollywood, CA, on Saturday, November 10th, 2012, from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The online retailer's new brick-and-mortar location will offer both current and back-issue comics and graphic novels, with a special focus on comic book rarities. Blastoff's grand opening celebration will host industry greats including Mark Waid (Daredevil, Kingdom Come), novelist and comic book writer Gregg Hurwitz (The Survivor, Batman: The Dark Knight), comic book writer Jim Krueger (Justice, Earth-X), and comic book writer and author Scott Tipton (Star Trek/Doctor Who, The Star Trek Vault).
October 31
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
The goblins and ghouls at FBC would like to wish you and yours a Happy Halloween! Today is a day to showcase our cosplay love, carve pumpkins, eat far too much candy, draw Pagan symbols on the floor and then accidentally spray human blood on them, therby unleashing Gachnar who terrorizes the students of UC Sunnydale . . . I mean . . . you know, the regular Halloween things that you do . . .
While all of the aforementioned activities make today tremendously fun, it is just not Halloween without remembering one thing: "Anything Can Happen on Halloween."
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
The FBC staff is very excited to be exhibiting at Long Beach Horror & Comic-Con this weekend, alongside a number of other talented independent creators! Taking place on November 3rd and 4th, 2012, at the Long Beach Convention Center, the annual event is a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators, and creators of all pop culture genres.
Fans in attendance will have a chance to stop by the Fanboy Comics booth (#1008) to meet the creators of the graphic novels Something Animal and Identity Thief and to pick up their very own signed copies. Attendees will also be able to purchase the official Fanboy Comics t-shirt, so that they can show their geek pride in style.
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
The FBC staff is very excited to be announce that they will be attending Whedonopolis' charity screening of Dr. Horrible's Sing-a-long Blog, The Guild Season 5, and Husbands Season 2 on Saturday, October 27th, at 7:00 p.m. at the Barnsdall Gallery Theatre in the Barnsdall Art Park of Los Angeles, CA. In association with Fandom Charities, the evening promises to be a hootenanny of celebrity appearances, geektastic vendors, exciting prizes and giveaways, and lots of cinematic goodness, all benefitting Best Friends Animal Society.
Fans in attendance will have a chance to stop by the Fanboy Comics booth before the show to meet the creators of the graphic novels Something Animal and Identity Thief. Attendees will also be able to purchase the official Fanboy Comics t-shirt, so that they can show their geek pride in style. In addition, our friends at WE Comics will be in attendance to join us in representing indie comic book pride!
Dear Fanboy Comics Readers:
The FBC staff is very excited to be exhibiting at the first ever Son of Monsterpalooza convention from October 26-28, 2012, at the Burbank Marriott in Burbank, CA. Son of Monsterpalooza was created after the overwhelming success of Burbank's annual Monsterpalooza convention (held each April), which celebrates the best in horror and sci-fi make-up, movies, and more.
Fans in attendance will have a chance to stop by the Fanboy Comics booth to meet the creators of the graphic novels Something Animal and Identity Thief, which are sure to be a spooky treat just in time for Halloween. Attendees will also be able to purchase the official Fanboy Comics t-shirt, so that they can show their geek pride in style.