Author Archives: Multiversity Staff

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Small Press Spotlight: Night Fisher

By | May 25, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo R. Kikuo Johnson’s debut graphic novel, Night Fisher, is a compelling yet unsentimental coming of age story. It’s a portrait of awkward adolescence on the cusp of adulthood illustrated with the darker, more realistic tones of teenage life. Night Fisher is filled with bold artwork, psychological intricacies, and mature […]

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Small Press Spotlight: Bottomless Belly Button

By | May 11, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo Bottomless Belly Button is a 720 family drama filled with neurosis, romance, mystery, comedy, fond memories, bad parenting, teen angst and sexual awakening. The book is big but not overwhelming, and sad with out being tragic. This is a graphic novel of tallest order, from one of the most […]

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Small Press Spotlight: Poor Sailor

By | Apr 27, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo Poor Sailor is the story of a man who abandons his simple domestic life for the perils of the open sea. It’s a timeless tragedy where the temptation of adventure ends in heartbreak and ruin. Sammy Harkham’s first graphic novel is inspired by Guy De Maupassant’s short story At […]

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Small Press Spotlight: Barefoot Serpent

By | Apr 20, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo Barefoot Serpent confronts the serious topic of suicide through the most unlikely of sources, a child’s eyes. A lost little girl leads us on a journey in a world strange enough to be magical as the ghost of her brother haunts her. Even though the themes are dark, Barefoot […]

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Small Press Spotlight: City of Glass

By | Mar 30, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo Daniel Quinn is an author who writes under the pseudonym of William Wilson, he inhabits the traits of Wilson’s character Max Work to protect Peter Stillman from Peter Stillman. All the while impersonating detective Paul Auster, who as it turns out, isn’t a detective at all but an author […]

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Small Press Spotlight: Three Shadows

By | Mar 16, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo Three shadows stand outside the house, watching and waiting. The once peaceful and joyous home of the hulking Louis, his wife Lise, and their son Joachim is now threatened by the spectral figures outside. The beings sit on the horizon, patient and unnerving. It soon becomes all too clear […]

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Small Press Spotlight: The Lagoon

By | Mar 9, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo It’s a tale that is dark and murky, mysterious and beautiful, but it’s what lies below the surface that gives The Lagoon its true depth.Lilli Carre’s graphic novel debut tells the story of a family seduced by a mysterious creature’s song heard emanating from the lagoon near by. The […]

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Small Press Spotlight: I Killed Adolf Hitler

By | Mar 2, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo I Killed Adolf Hitler by Jason Eisner Award Winner, Best US Edition of International Material, 2008 Ignatz Award Nominee for Outstanding Story, 2008   “I just killed Adolf Hitler and I need to get rid of his body.” “Adolf Hitler?” “Yeah, it’s kind of a long story.” I Killed […]

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Small Press Spotlight: Mesmo Delivery

By | Feb 23, 2010 | Columns

Article originally written by Steve Ponzo This past week Dark Horse Comics re-released Mesmo Delivery, Rafael Grampá’s astonishing graphic novel debut (originally published by AdHouse). With its dark and twisted narrative and breathtaking artwork, this bookis bound to stay with the reader well after its 56 pages are through. The story carries with it the […]

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News
New Executives of DC Entertainment Have Been Named

By | Feb 18, 2010 | News

Article originally written by Jordan Jennings Well folks, DC has finally announced the executives of the newly formed DC Entertainment division. The sole role of the division is to help integrate the DC Comics brand into Warner Bros. properties in various media outlets such as feature films, television, direct to dvd movies, etc. The new executives are […]

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Toy Fair 2010 Recap

By | Feb 16, 2010 | News

Article originally written by Jordan Jennings If you are into toys you are probably aware of the big event that happened this past weekend called Toy Fair. If you aren’t into toys that much, Toy Fair is an exclusive event where the industry leaders (and independent producers) show off their new lines and make announcements […]

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