In the 1950s, Walt Disney’s empire grew hugely, expanding into records, live action films, nature documentaries, children’s magazines, theme parks, and (possibly most importantly) the emerging medium of television. The Disneyland TV show launched in 1954, and played a huge…
Pop Music Comics: The 90s, part two. Prince.
In 1989, DC Comics formed a new imprint for experimental and avant-garde titles. Piranha Press only lasted a few years, but their impact is still being felt today. They gave a home to creator-owned works, the edgy and unusual, and along the way…
Record Reviews: Ed “Big Daddy” Roth’s Surf-And-Roadster-Rock Trilogy
In the early 1960s, surf and hot-rod music was all the rage. The Beach Boys ruled the pop charts, with The Ventures, Jan & Dean, The Surfaris, and The Chantays close behind, notching up hit singles by the dozens. The…
Comic Reviews: Wonder Woman, Legion Of Monsters, The Shade
Wonder Woman, issues 1-3 (DC Comics, 2011) Blood. Guts. Intrigue. Meticulous storytelling. Betrayal. Fights. And lots of hairpin plot twists. After three issues, Brian Azzarello and Cliff Chiang’s new Wonder Woman is a rousing success on every level. Azzarello’s writing…
Comic Review: Sacrifice #1 (self-published, 2011)
Sacrifice is a new self-published comic from artist Dalton Rose and writer Sam Humphries (recently acclaimed for his work on Our Love Is Real). It’s the story of a young man who suffers from epilepsy and has a penchant…
EP Reviews: Mobb Deep, Kendra Morris
Mobb Deep- Black Cocaine EP (Infamous Records, 2011) The first release in five years from Queesnbridge’s most infamous duo is something of a mixed bag. The five featured tracks are lyrically proficient, but suffer from overly formulaic production. Mid-tempo synth…