He could walk on the water and swim on the land.
Posts by Stergios Botzakis
We need more whatnot!
You know what rocks? Public libraries! I borrowed Three Rocks by Bill Griffith from mine, and it is an incredible book. Part biography of Ernie Bushmiller/part analysis of a comic character/part best-of Nancy strips collection, it is informative, funny, & enthralling. A love letter to comics!
Chris Schweizer makes great comics! Go see for yourself :)
It’s another strong volume in an excellent series of graphic novels.
I recently read Science Comics: The Periodic Table of Elements by Jon Chad & from @01firstsecond.bsky.social. It is an amazing treasure trove of information and a fun read to boot. For instance, I learned Mendeleev designed the version we know leaving spaces for unknown and undiscovered elements (!)
Instead of asking chatgpt, why not ask a librarian? You'll get real answers and they won't tell you to kill yourself.
Just read Bleeding Hearts #3, and it is a refreshing and suspenseful take on zombies. The character work and plotting is great, but the artwork by Stipan Morian takes everything to the next level. It’s so atmospheric and expressive, reminds me of a combination of Jack Davis, Wrightson, & Ploog.
I have to add that there are also a troubling number of dead girlfriend/boyfriend songs. Thank goodness for seatbelt laws!
Rama lama ding dong, when you’re right, you’re right!
In Superman/Spider-Man #1 my favorite story by far was the Power Girl/Punisher team-up by @gailsimone.bsky.social and Belén Ortega. The artwork popped. Kara’s characterization was spot-on, and Frank got to grin. The only thing I may have liked better would be if he got to smile more. Thank you!
Great news :) I am looking forward to more of Dina and Trina’s schemes!
You know what brings me joy? Reading @richtommaso.bsky.social’s Black Phoenix comics. I just reviewed In the Garden of Earthly Delights, a digest-sized crime novella from the series. It’s gorgeous, clever, and suspenseful. You can join in the fun by joining Rich’s Patreon, too!
Big Greek yogurt may also be suspect…
I agree with you. The first run of these comics are much better than expected for a licensed book. Hama really breathed live into the stories and characters, and Trimpe is massively underrated for his storytelling abilities. That both don’t have higher stature in comics history is a crime.
Apparently that was 10 years ago(!)
I also liked the year when a bunch of webcomics artists did the same four panel comic in their own style. That was a trip!
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Great news! Danger and Other Unknown Risks by @ryannorth.ca & @ericafails.bsky.social is a wry and engrossing page-turner of a book. Buy it or check it out from your local library. I’m glad I did!
Preach. My to-read stack also looms large. Thanks for sharing what you’re reading!
I just read his second book, Lowdown Road, and it was a good one with parallel storylines, only set during the run-up to Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon debacle. It was also cleverly plotted!
Mr. Potatoe Head
Here's my breaking up with Harry Potter essay comic- if you need some fuel to convince relatives or friends not to watch the new show, maybe this will help: redgoldsparkspress.com/projects/718...
Checked this book from the local library (Libraries rule!), and it was great! Boy Vs. Shark by @paulgilligan.bsky.social is a funny and moving book about growing up in the 1970s and dealing with toxic masculinity. I loved it, and you should read it ASAP.
I got one at HeroesCon in June. They even come in different sizes (comic book or digest). I have most of the issues, but it was nice to get them all in one volume 👍🏻
A classic!
Happy Birthday, big guy!
I especially loved the character work - their designs, visuals, and expressions are spot on. It all combines into an intricate plot of friendships and relationships, which is very realistic and engaging.
I recently checked this book out from my local library and was reminded of things: 1. Libraries rule and we should use them more! 2. Hope Larson is very good at making comics. Very Bad at Math is a great YA graphic novel about an exceptional person trying to hide one big problem. Go read it!