Author Archives: Steven

Happy Children’s Book Week!

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Steven

In case you hadn’t heard, this week marks the 96th anniversary of Children’s Book Week, the longest-running national literacy initiative in the USA. Events are being held all around the country to encourage young readers of all ages (that includes … Continue reading →

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Troubleshooters, Inc.: Less Avenging, More Invoicing

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Steven

Boy, that Avengers: Age of Ultron movie sure is popular, huh? It took in $85 million just on its opening day (not counting the $340 million it’s already made in overseas box office receipts), and is expected to match the … Continue reading →

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Happy Free Comic Book Day!

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Steven

That’s right, fans of illustrated fiction, today is annual Free Comic Book Day at brick-and-mortar and online comic shops around the world. And in keeping with this fine tradition, we here at The ’Warp have a couple of our own … Continue reading →

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Happy 75th Birthday, Alex Nino!

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Steven

Today, comic-art legend Alex Nino (DC’s Black Orchid, Tarzan, and Thriller; Marvel’s Savage Sword of Conan the Barbarian; contributing designer on Mulan, Treasure Planet, and The Real Ghostbusters) turns 75! Yesterday I was telling you about our collaboration on the … Continue reading →

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Alex Nino: Superhero Artist?!

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Steven

Alex Nino, one of the great Filipino comic book artists and an all-around great guy, turns 75 tomorrow, and as you can tell from the photo above (taken at the 2004 San Diego Con) I once got to meet him. … Continue reading →

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Abbott and Costello Meet Reviewapalooza

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Steven

Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, as some of you may be aware, starting last year I became a comic and graphic novel reviewer, giving my opinion on some of the latest releases for bad-girl fans and general … Continue reading →

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Frank Thorne’s Red Sonja 3 Review at Comics for Sinners

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Steven

Hey, everybody, it’s party time! Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, you can now read my latest review—my fiftieth, in total! Fifty! Who would have ever expected that when I wrote my first review for C4S, back in … Continue reading →

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Sabrina #2 Review at Comics for Sinners

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Steven

Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my review of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina #2, on sale now from Archie Comics. Written by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Afterlife with Archie) and illustrated by Robert Hack (Kolchak: The Lovecraftian Damnation), … Continue reading →

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IndyFest Magazine Shines Spotlight on StarWarp Concepts

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Steven

This just in: It’s been confirmed that StarWarp Concepts—publishing home of The Saga of Pandora Zwieback and a host of other great novels, graphic novels, and comic books—will be the cover feature of IndyFest Magazine #85, coming this June! IndyFest … Continue reading →

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Lola XOXO: Wasteland Madam Review at Comics for Sinners

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Steven

Over at the news site Comics for Sinners, you’ll find my review of Lola XOXO: Wasteland Madam #1, currently available from Aspen Comics. Written by Vince Hernandez (Charismagic, Trish Out of Water) and illustrated by creator Siya Oum (Michael Turner’s … Continue reading →

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