Main writer and editor of How To Love Comics. Trevor Van As founded How To Love Comics in 2013 as a need to get comics in front of the uninitiated. An avid comic reader all his life, he enjoys broad range of comics, allowing for a greater perspective on the medium and help informs the creation of guides, reading orders, and writing reviews. During the day he works in marketing and has a background in multimedia and retail.809 articles
Set in a world where Atlantis is a superpower, Undertow tells the story of a group of Atlantians who have set themselves free from the system. I was luck enough to have a chat with the writer – Steve Orlando – and chatted about world-building, the grey elements that come along with fighting for freedom and the appeal of setting a story set underwater.
In the fourth edition of You Comic Questions Answered I answer readers questions about Digital Trade Paperbacks and Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 Library Editions, as well as give some comic book recommendations.
What happens when an entire high school, with over 500 people instantly disappears and reappears on an alien planet? That’s the premise of The Woods, the original series by writer James Tynion IV and artist Michael Dialynas. Take a sneak peek at the covers and a five-page preview of the début issue.
This week I feature the wonderful Fiona Staples, artist of Saga and Mystery Society. Along with a gallery of fantastic artwork, I give you some reading recommendations for her work so you can go and read her creations.
After a few weeks off, the Artist of the Week returns! This week I feature Mike Allred, creator of Madman and artist of series such as iZombie and Silver Surfer. Inside is a gallery full of great example of his work, along with some reading recommendations.
Comixology has made some changes to their apps that changes the way users make in-app purchases. Here is everything you need to know as well as a solution for the iOS changes that will streamline the user experience.
After a short run of Doctor Octopus being Spider-Man, Peter Parker returns in Amazing Spider-Man. Take a sneak peek at this issue by Dan Slott and Humberto Ramos, as well as covers from some great artists.
Combining urban fantasy and globe-spanning adventure, Shutter is the new Image comic series by writer Joe Keatinge and artist Leila del Duca. Filled with excitement and fantastical elements, Shutter is definitely a series that is for those who have a sense of adventure. Take a look at the preview of Shutter #1 inside.
This week sees the launch of Iron Fist: The Living Weapon, written and drawn by Kaare Andews, which takes Danny Rand on a journey of bloodshed and revenge. The series is suitable for fans new and old and acts as a great jumping-on-point for the character. Take a peek at Iron Fist: The Living Weapon #1 inside.
For the 4th edition of Artist of the Week I feature the artist Frank Quitely. Best known for his work with writer Grant Morrison, Quitely has worked on a variety of projects including All-Star Superman, We3, Flex Mentello and New X-Men. Take a look at a gallery of his work, as well some reading recommendation inside.