John Tamarri

With a B.A. in English, John spends his free time wandering the streets of Philadelphia in search of things to write about. He has his own blog, www.adistantlanguage.blogspot.com
Philippe Druillet’s Lone Sloane Adventures Artfully Take You to Other Worlds
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Philippe Druillet’s Lone Sloane Adventures Artfully Take You to Other Worlds

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 / 3 February 2017
These books create a visually mesmerizing mix of sci-fi and fantasy, where rocket ships cause men to stumble upon gods and monsters that occupy the distant corners of the universe.
Anthologies of Serial Exposure
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Anthologies of Serial Exposure

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 / 28 December 2016
Serial anthologies challenge us to ask what constitutes a comic and consider the possibilities of what they can be.
‘American Candide’: A Modern Allegory on Nationalism
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‘American Candide’: A Modern Allegory on Nationalism

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 / 3 August 2016
Candide and the gang take the gas out of the contemporary political landscape, capitalism, formal education, Hollywood and the news with a sarcastic flare.
‘Snotgirl’ S’not Your Average Comic
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‘Snotgirl’ S’not Your Average Comic

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 / 27 July 2016
Bryan Lee O'Malley blows his nose at social media and fashion culture.
Grant Morrison Takes ‘Heavy Metal #281’ for a Spin
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Grant Morrison Takes ‘Heavy Metal #281’ for a Spin

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 / 26 July 2016
A special issue, dedicated to sex, 'cause we've never seen that before in the Heavy Metal series.
The Golden Age Meets Golden Girls to Create Comedy From the Lives of Retired Superheroes
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The Golden Age Meets Golden Girls to Create Comedy From the Lives of Retired Superheroes

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 / 18 July 2016
When creatives are given what may seem to be enough rope to hang themselves, they may just show you something new a rope can be used for.
Imagine Hannah-Barbera Characters in a Beyond Thunderdome Setting
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Imagine Hannah-Barbera Characters in a Beyond Thunderdome Setting

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 / 14 July 2016
In Wacky Raceland #1, a post-apocalyptic Hannah-Barbera universe sees what classic characters do now that they're being written to think and act like adults.
Beck’s Return to Rapping with “Wow”
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Beck’s Return to Rapping with “Wow”

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 / 13 July 2016
Beck continues to take on new styles by creating a pop/rap summertime anthem.
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Familiar Tones Bring New Life to Spider-Man on the Internet

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 / 8 July 2016
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The Birth of DC/Vertigo Comics Was a Messy One

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 / 20 August 2015
Grunge Rock, Flannel, the Birth of DC/Vertigo, Whatever
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Grunge Rock, Flannel, the Birth of DC/Vertigo, Whatever

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 / 13 August 2015
Vertigo was a completely unprecedented break in the corporate backing of artistic creativity. But it needed the '90s to come into being.
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Image Comics Challenges the Comics Industry with ‘Island #1’

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 / 30 July 2015