Dr. Versaci is an author and university professor that includes comics in his classrooms. How comics have become accepted by the mainstream, why it doesn't hurt to maintain a bit of an outsider status, and why you don't have to throw superheroes completely out of the equation when discussion literary comics. Some great examples are provided of the types of comics to introduce newer readers to, and where they can go from there in exploring the medium.
AiT / Planet Lar's writer-publisher returns to the show to talk about balancing his family and work, a look back at the completed Black Diamond series and an exclusive look ahead at his 2008 plans in comics! http://www.ait-planetlar.com
What's catching Jason's eye in trades and titles from Oni, TwoMorrows, Image, DC, Marvel & Slave Labor this month. (Hint: Greg Rucka, Jack Kirby, Invincible, Green Lantern, The Hulk and Evan Dorkin) Plus, how a new artist on the New Mutants caused short-term grief and a long term appreciation of varied art styles in Jason's younger days.
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