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Category Archives: Comic Book Features
The Influence of Comic Books on Five Wounds

Jonathan Walker is the author of Five Wounds: An Illuminated Novel and Pistols! Treason! Murder!: The Rise and Fall of a Master Spy (both illustrated by Dan Hallett). He is also a historian of Venice, who has been researching and publishing on the city for over ten years. Below he explains the influence of comic books on the unique ‘illuminated’ format of Five Wounds, which is published today in the U.K. Continue reading
Interview: Jailbreak Collective at NYCC
Interview with pop culture toy maker Jailbreak Collective at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Normal Bob Smith at NYCC
Interview with the devlish graphic designer Normal Bob Smith at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Zenescope at NYCC
Interview with Zenescope Entertainment’s Ralph Tenesco at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Ape Entertainment at NYCC
Interview with the Founders of Ape Entertainment, David Hedgecock and Jason M. Burns, at the New York comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Captain Action and Lady Action at NYCC
Interview with Captain Action and Lady Action at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Artist Susan Heidi at NYCC
Interview with pin up artist Susan Heidi at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Curls Studio at NYCC
Interview with Curls Studio at the New York Comic Con Continue reading
Interview: Comic Artist Stephen Silver at NYCC
Interview with comic artist Stephen Silver at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading
Interview: Digital Pimp Online at NYCC
Interview with webcomic publishers Digital Pimp Online at the New York Comic Con. Continue reading



