#157 “Reading Comics”

12/8/08 Reading Comics

Reading ComicsReading Comics is a book by Douglas Wolk, aimed at a somewhat academic audience who isn’t familiar with comics and is wondering, “So do I have to pretend to like graphic novels now, too?” Tim and special guest reviewer Chris Schweizer from the Savannah College of Art and Design talk about what they liked (and only pretended to like) about the book.

#147 An examination of “Watchmen” pt. 1

9/29/08 An examination of Watchmen pt. 1

Watchmen #1It’s one of the classics of the comics medium: Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ “Watchmen.” Tim and Kumar try to unlock the meanings that others have overlooked…