Articles by Brian Heater
Exclusive Preview: 'Husk' by Frederic L'Homme, Arnaud Boudoiron
An exclusive preview of the first five pages of the French sci-fi comic, 'Husk.' Comixology's big Comic Con news last week revolved around a partnership with Delcourt, which will bring 300 of the French publishing company's titles to the digital comics platform, many of which will be published in English for the first time.
San Diego Comic Con 2015: The Interviews
A complete guide to our Comic Con interviews. For four days out of the year, the San Diego Convention Center transforms into a gathering place for a staggering number of creatives.
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata Has Died at 55
Nintendo's top executive has passed. Nintendo has issued a brief statement announcing the passing of the company's beloved President and CEO, Satura Iwata, due to a bile duct growth.
San Diego Comic Con 2015 In Pictures
Some of the best and weirdest sights from this year's Comic Con. The first thing I saw on arriving at the San Diego Convention was Wonder Woman bathing himself in a men's room sink.
Congressman John Lewis Discusses the Power of Comics to Change the World
An interview with Congressman and 'March' author John Lewis. In 1956, a comic book changed John Lewis's life. It was a ten cent, 14-page floppy that told the story of Martin Luther King's march on Montgomery.
'Love and Rockets' Cartoonist Jaime Hernandez on Strong Female Protagonists
An interview with Jaime Hernandez. In a world where merely passing the Bechdel Test has been a reason to celebrate a comic, the works of Jaime and Gilbert Hernandez have been a longstanding oasis.
Artist/Writer Jeff Lemire Discusses His Upcoming 'X-Men' Book and Balancing Indie and Mainstream Comics
Comic book writer and artist Jeff Lemire talks his new X-Men book and how he balances his creator-owned projects.
Interview: French Comics Publishing Magnate Guy Delcourt Discusses His Digital Distribution Deal With Comixology
An interview with the founder of the French publishing house Delcourt. "I've been a big fan of comics for as long as I can remember," begins Guy Delcourt.
'Lumberjanes,' 'Saga' and 'Little Nemo' Win Big at Comic Con's 2015 Eisner Awards
The winners of the 2015 Eisner Awards. As with every other creative industry around, the comics community loves a good award ceremony. In the US alone, there's the Harveys, the Ignatzes, the Rubens and the Inkpots.
'Ash Vs. Evil Dead' Starz Series Gets a Premier Date and an Action-Packed Trailer
Ash Vs. Evil Dead makes a splash at San Diego Comic Con. Going up against Star Wars is no easy feat, but Bruce Campbell and friends gave it a fighting their all with a new trailer for the latest horror-comedy property, Ash Vs.
'Star Wars' Comic Con Panel Highlights Behind the Scenes Footage, New Villains and Simon Pegg’s Alien Cameo
Star Wars goes big at Comic Con. With studios like Marvel and Sony keeping a low profile and a series of new films on the way, Comic Con 2015 was unquestionably Star Wars' time to shine.
An Interview with Comic Book Legal Defense Fund Executive Director Charles Brownstein
We speak to the head of the CBLDF at Comic Con. "The most frequently challenged book this year is This One Summer by Jillian and Mariko Tamaki," explains Charles Brownstein.
'Archie' Writer Mark Waid Discusses His Vision for the Rebirth of One of Comics' Most Iconic Characters
An interview with Mark Waid "Hi," the first issue of the all new Archie series opens. "My name is Archie Andrews. Welcome to Riverdale.
An Interview With 'Hip-Hop Family Tree' Cartoonist Ed Piskor
We speak to the artist at Comic Con about hip-hop, world building and the power of social media. On the first day of Comic Con, Ed Piskor posted a photo of him standing next to Jurassic 5 emcee Chali 2na.
An Interview With 'Star Wars Academy' Cartoonist Jeffrey Brown
A San Diego Comic Con interview with artist Jeffrey Brown. In 2012, Jeffrey Brown's career underwent a radical change. The cartoonist, once known quiet, small press memoirs like Clumsy and Funny Misshapen Body, was suddenly writing Star Wars books.
'Conan' Writer Rob Kutner Talks Breaking Into Comics, Kickstarter and New Models for Digital Publishing
An interview with comedy-turned-comics-writer Rob Kutner. "Would you like to meet Rob Kutner?" one of Farrago Comics' booth wranglers asks a distracted woman attempting to make her way through the aisle.
The Flash’s Season Two Costume Makes a Comic Con Appearance Featuring a Familiar Nod to the Source Material
A Comic Con Peak at the new Flash costume. For a show firmly dedicated to the mission statement of exposing fandom to the latet in popular culture, Comic Con sure can move slowly sometimes - especially when one is attempting to navigating through the halls of the San Diego Convention Center through throngs of picture taking cosplayers.
An Interview With ‘Heavy Metal’ Magazine Co-CEO Jeff Krelitz
The magazine exec discusses Heavy Metal's future. Jeff Krelitz bristles a bit at the word "reboot. " Heavy Metal, he explains quickly, never really went away.
An Interview With 'Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas' Graphic Novel Cartoonist Troy Little
Artist Troy Little talks about Top Shelf's upcoming adaptation of the beloved Hunter S. Thompson novel.
A Wearable Air Pollution Monitor Could Affect Policy In The Developing World
Hardware startup TZOA has announced a wearable designed to monitor air pollution in developing nations.
The Rise Of The 15-Foot Tall Fighting Robot: An Interview with MegaBots Co-Founder Gui Cavalcanti
MegaBots co-founder Gui Cavalcanti talked mech with Tech Times, giving us some insight into the future of its 15-foot tall fighting robots.
Remembering Photographer And Comics Writer Seth Kushner
We're remembering writer and photographer Seth Kushner, who died over the weekend after a brave and protracted battle with leukemia.
