You can listen to this episode on our Binary System Podcast channel at Anchor.fm! This week Jada and Elizabeth had a chance to see all of the films that have been nominated for Best Animated Short, and they recorded the post-viewing debriefing as a bonus podcast, part of a month of Oscars® coverage from PixelatedGeek.com.
Curious to see what was in the First Loot Crate of the year, “INVASION”? Click the jump for the video!! Happy Looting!
Camilla d’Errico is a world-renowned painter, illustrator, comic artist, and clothing designer. This gorgeous hardcover compilation of her artwork is the perfect addition to the collection of anyone that appreciates manga-inspired fine art. Click the jump for preview pages and a review of Rainbow Children: The Art of Camilla d’Errico.
“I, for one, have no interest in being tortured, imprisoned, or experimented on. Again.” The story begins in a school for assassins in the Himalayas, so at first it looks like this will be a tale of deprivation and physical training. But then it switches to two brothers leaving the temple for their summer vacation, looking
From what I’ve read of China Miéville, I honestly think he likes to mess with us. He’ll confuse us, disturb us, and generally toy with us, promising things that he has no intention of delivering. And his writing is so good we’ll just take it and ask for more. Click the jump for a review
Conquerors: Conclusion! The most dramatic action ever taken by an Autobot sets the stage for next month’s mammoth issue 50. Earth and Cybertron. Optimus Prime and Galvatron. Soundwave and Cosmos. It all comes together at four billion miles an hour. Click the jump for a review of Transformers #49.
Late last year Sarah Goodnow Riley-Land released The Last Cyclops as a small zine. It’s been described as a “folk art comic,” and that seems appropriate: it’s quirky and original, both in the art and the storytelling, with a refreshingly straightforward style. Also for the next few days it’s available digitally for free, and you should check it out.
I somehow missed the news of Tanith Lee’s passing for several months. Ms. Lee’s career as an author started with her novel The Birthgrave back in 1975, and on through ninety-three books that included fantasy, horror, gothic romance, science-fiction, and works that felt like a mix of a few different genres (Biting the Sun, anyone?) Tanith was also
A tale may have exactly three beginnings: one for the audience, one for the artist, and one for the poor bastard who has to live in it. The plot of Catherynne Valente’s latest novel Radiance centers around the mysterious disappearance of a woman – Severin, who’s origin is also something of a mystery – during her investigation