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...delightful comic packages of "Non" #5 and "Stripburger" #28 both challenge and reaffirm the comix medium. Most traditional comicbooks look cheap and lousy in the comparison to these complex wonders. Yet at the same time the careful, delicate constructions of these comicboxes imbue the dignity and preciousness of treasure to this traditionally disposable art form...
...film. In an interview, Dahl explained that he chose Walker for his appeal and charisma. While these particular qualities shine through the character of Lewis, the actor is much less convincing in scenes requiring fear or tension. Dahl also described Zahn as dramatically gifted and incredibly funny. However, while comic relief is a device welcome to thrillers, many scenes dominated by Zahn’s admittedly funny comedy divert the path of the plot’s progression. Sobieski, whose talent and demeanor greatly impressed her director, is rarely allowed to showcase her gifts in the movie; her character enters...
...Heroes," on October 17. Sub-titled "The World's Greatest Superhero Creators Honoring the World's Greatest Heroes," it will be a 64-page posterbook of art depicting the heroics of firemen, EMS rescuers and ordinary citizens. Then later in December Marvel will release "Moment of Silence," a wordless comic based on actual stories from the disaster. DC, Darkhorse, Image and Oni will collaborate on a benefit book titled "September 11," due in January. Non-mainstream comix creators, alienated by the loss of SPX, spent that weekend putting together their own benefit comic with the help of publisher Alternative Comics...
There has been some direct entertainment response to the tragedy. Michael Jackson and producer Nile Rodgers organized separate all-star tribute recordings to benefit the victims. Playwrights and actors in New York plan an evening of short plays written for the occasion to raise money. Comic-book artists, including Will Eisner, collaborated on a volume of stories about the attacks. And Friday night, every broadcast network and numerous cable channels aired the two-hour telethon America: A Tribute to Heroes. Surprisingly restrained, held on spare, candlelit stages, it featured elegiac performances from musicians including Bruce Springsteen, Neil Young, Sheryl Crow...
...Comic Book Guy on The Simpsons would have approved of the Lafayette Leopards football team. After watching Saturday’s game, I could almost hear him scoff with satisfaction, “Worst Team Ever...