Tag Archive | "Jill Thompson"

It’s too late for O.M.A.C. …. but The Shade is safe…

Saturday, January 14, 2012

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The first round of DC New 52 cancellations have been announced this week. Six titles are gone with issue 8: Hawk & Dove, Mister Terrific, Static Shock, Men Of War, Blackhawks and really sadly – O.M.A.C. But because market share is oh so important, those 6 cancellations have 6 replacements – “DC Comics – the [...]

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The delights of The Little Endless – The Little Endless Storybook and Delirium’s Party

Wednesday, June 8, 2011

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The Little Endless Storybook and Delirium’s Party By Jill Thompson Based on The Endless characters created by Neil Gaiman, Sam Keith and Mike Dringenberg DC/Vertigo There’s a joy in listening to a story being read to you, and likewise there’s a joy in reading aloud for someone else. We read all sorts of books to Molly [...]

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Your spooktacular Hallowe’en reading – Scary Godmother

Sunday, October 31, 2010

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Scary Godmother by Jill Thompson Dark Horse Comics It was three years ago at around this Hallowe’en time that I reviewed Scary Godmother, ending it with: “All of you have got someone special you can buy this for. It’s a great bedtime reader for little ones and perfect holiday reading. It’s one of those rarities [...]

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Beasts Of Burden preview

Sunday, June 27, 2010

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This is one that I haven’t read yet, and never managed to pick up any of the single issues but am now waiting to pick up the collection. And since it’s described as “a fun-filled adventure story that features a heroic group of dogs – and one cat – who are set with the task [...]

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Alex’s audio round-up

Thursday, September 3, 2009

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Its a rather damp, dull, grey Thursday in the UK, but here’s Alex Fitch with news of some aural delights to tantalise our ears as we hide under our umbrellas; as ever check the Panel Borders site for more details and links to podcasts of previous shows: Strip!:  Fab Toons and Splendid Zines, tonight at [...]

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