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January 2006 Issue

This News Just Blew My Mind


You didn't really think Chex was gone forever, did you?

Two-Fisted Fiscal Shenanigans!


2005 may have been a year of political scandal, but corruption in American politics is a tradition as old as the nation.

The Future on Ice

By: Al Schroeder
Department: Interviews
Issue: January 2006 Issue

Ice by Faith Erin Hicks

Faith Erin Hicks fascinated many of us with her Demonology 101 but lately she's turned her talents to the bleak future of Ice.

I know you've graduated Sheridan College to learn animation, and worked other jobs to pay for it. What's something we don't know about you that you feel comfortable giving out?

I have webbed toes... no, just kidding. My toes are completely ordinary. I'm probably one of the most boring adults you'll ever meet.

The Book On Webcomics

By: Phil Kahn
Department: Features
Issue: January 2006 Issue

The book Webcomics: Tool and Techniques for Digital Cartooning by Steven Withrow and John Barber is a comprehensive overview of the state of webcomics.

The Future Is Pre-Programmed


Alexander Danner reviews Nine Planets Without Intelligent Life by Adam Reed.

Creating Clickwheel

By: Al Schroeder
Department: Interviews
Issue: January 2006 Issue

William Simons is the creator of Clickwheel, a way to download webcomics on your iPod. T Campbell has joined up as a contributing editor to the service. We talked to both of them about this new way to view digital comics.

Piercing, Nowhere Girl and Brambletown - Where Have You Gone?


Damonk takes a look at three one hit wonders who pushed the boundaries of webcomics before walking away from us.

Comic Theory 101: Passing Judgment


A short visual language pop quiz! Professor Neil wants you to show your work so be sure to participate in the comments discussion after reading.