Zachary Clemente
Interview: Paul Pope on ‘Escapo’ with Z2 Comics
Am interview with comic artist & writer Paul Pope...and Chris Hunt.
[Title Bump] The Wind Rises: A Review
Whenever discussing animation, the name that always springs to mind is Ghibli and man behind it all, Hayao Miyazaki. Over the past many decades,...
[Title Bump] What 2014 Has In Store
This past year has shown us quite a lot in the world of film. Audiences are beginning to finally understand that pricey CGI-driven action...
[Title Bump] So We Have a New Wonder Woman, Now What?
On Wednesday, Variety broke the news that Warner Bros. has cast Gal Gabot, of the Fast & Furious franchise fame, as Wonder Woman in the upcoming sequel to Man of Steel, currently under the working title Superman Vs. Batman.
Sequential Wednesdays #24 – FINAL ISSUE: THE END OF AN ERA
Final issue in which Zach says farewell to an era in the issue of Sequential Wednesdays.
SW #23.4 – NYCC ’13 Interview With Rebecca Sugar & Ian...
Rebecca Sugar is an artist, composer and director who is best known for being a writer and storyboard artist on the series Adventure Time. Ian Jones-Quartey is a storyboard artist, animator and voice actor who supplies the voice of Wallow in Bravest Warriors. He has also served as a storyboard supervisor for Adventure Time and storyboard artist for Secret Mountain Fort Awesome and as art director for The Venture Bros.
Sequential Wednesdays #23.3 – NYCC ’13 Interview With Colleen AF Venable
My third interview at New York Comic-Con was with the book designer Colleen AF Venable, who has been designing the books published by First Second. Over her 4 year tenure, she has designed many award-winning graphic novels (some awarded for their design) and writes a children's comic series.
Sequential Wednesdays #23.2 – NYCC ’13 Interview With Lucy Knisley
My second interview at New York Comic-Con this past weekend was with the marvelously talented and sharp-tongued Lucy Knisley, who has recently released her memoir graphic novel contextualizing moments and developments in her life around her love of food, titled Relish: My Life in the Kitchen. We discussed her life in comics, future projects, and her views on the relationship between public and private that her work explores—all while cussing a decent amount.
Sequential Wednesdays #23.1 – NYCC ’13 Interview With Paul Pope
At New York Comic-Con this past weekend, I was fortunate enough to sit down with Paul Pope, who has just released his newest book Battling Boy though publisher First Second
Sequential Wednesdays #22 – Big Apple, Big Schedule at New York...
New York Comic-Con (NYCC) is just around the corner and it's looking to be my busiest convention yet. Sure, I schedule, I plan, I...
One Hell Of A Story: A Review of Alfonso Cuarón’s Gravity
"Houston, I have a bad feeling about this mission..."
Gravity is a constant reality to humanity. It forever keeps our feet planted on the Earth...
Sequential Wednesdays #21 – Small MICE, Huge Weekend
MICE (Massachusetts Independent Comics Expo) is an annual event held in Somerville, MA showcasing the best in local comics creation. Free for all attendees and...
SW #20 The Unsung Heroes of Comics Vol. 1: Colorists
Without artists - there would be nothing to call a comic a comic
A Farewell To My Caped Crusader: An Ode to Batwoman
Saying goodbye to good friends is one of the hardest things to go through - and sometimes it can be even harder when they're not even real.
Sequential Wednesdays #19 – A Letter To Mark Millar
This is a letter to Mark Millar (Superman: Red Son, Kick-Ass, Wolverine: Old Man Logan, Wanted)
Dear Mark (may I call you Mark?),
I would like to thank you...
Sequential Wednesdays #18 – Comic-Con Pt II: Boston Redux
So - how does one get over the wild ride that's the week of San Diego Comic-Con? How can anything possibly hold up to the...
Sequential Wednesdays #17 – Comic-Con: A Recounting
Another year, another Comic-Con touches down in San Diego's historic Gaslamp district and billows the hell around and makes a metric ton of people...
Sequential Wednesdays #16 – San Diego Comic-Con 2013
It's finally here! I've attended San Diego Comic-Con in mid-July for about the past 11 years and it's never been stale. Sure, there are...
Humanity’s Armored Hope: A Pacific Rim Review
It's bizarre to consider, but I've been plagued all week on how to begin my review of Guillermo Del Toro's new giant monsters versus...
Sequential Wednesdays #15 – A Brawling Youth & His Magical Wardrobe
"Read the book. Help the people. You already know what to do...slay the monsters."
Paul Pope is a comic creator who has essentially calcified the...
Sequential Wednesdays #14 – Image’s Brave New World
Con season is seriously rolling up, so be prepared to see some very hastily, exuberant and rather long-winded reports of the goings on and...
Sequential Wednesdays #13 – On Reminiscing & Predicting
Hey folks, I'm back after a self-imposed 6 week (or so) hiatus from writing posts for ASM. I went off to work on an...
Sequential Wednesdays #12 – Of Panels & Piracy
If it hasn't been made immensely clear: I adore comics. As an artistic expression, a narrative medium, and physical object I can hold in...
Sequential Wednesdays #11 – The Quiet Majesty of Kazu Kibuishi
Out in the world of beautiful stories, digital art, and ironclad contracts with Scholastic exists a beautiful man, in every sense of the...
The Beautiful Tiny Worlds of Animated Music Videos
Music videos are a strange amalgamation of variant creative forces merging together, all too often used to further market or popularize a song with...
Sequential Wednesdays #10 – Bos-Con: The City-Wide Adventure of Levity
The past week endured by the city and residents of Boston has been extraordinary and bizarre, affecting pretty much everyone in the vicinity. Thanks,...
Sequential Wednedays #9 – Boston, Where Yo’ Con At?
There are few things genuinely more enjoyable than conventions. It's sprawling enjoyment catered to all your tastes and more if you're attending the right...
Sequential Wednesdays #8 – Rotten & Dirty [UPDATED]
UPDATE: ComiXology's David Steinberger has announced that it was *NOT* Apple's decision to not release Saga #12. Please see my comment below.
It's genuinely shocking that...
Sequential Wednesdays #7 – Tales of Tails
Animals have a very special role to play in stories, at least according to the long history of tales utilizing their presence as potent symbolism. Throughout...