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Star Trip – Chapter 1
My friend Gisele has started an online comic called Star Trip, and the first chapter is up! Man, I just can’t get over how beautiful this cover art is, and I love the premise. I’m already hooked, and you should … Continue reading
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Axe Cop For President
The always awesome Axe Cop provides more childlike insight into the world of U.S. politics in this latest little Ask Axe Cop short! The Axe Cop animated series is premiering in July, and I’ve gotta say, I’m pretty excited. This … Continue reading
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Celebrity Birthday of the Day – January 15
Who is the mysterious man known as Gill, and how can he possess such unparalleled charisma and modesty? Born in the heart of a dying star gone supernova, Gill began life as a being of pure energy, imbued with cosmic … Continue reading
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The Back Row with Extra Pulp: Conan the Barbarian
With the recent (although not overly successful) Conan movie staring Jason Mamoa, the sword swinging barbarian has been brought back into public consciousness. Being the fan of old pulp fiction that I am, I thought I should look at some … Continue reading
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Stephen Tobolowsky Live in Ottawa!
As part of the Ottawa International Storytelling Festival titled Naked Narrative, none other than legendary character actor Stephen Tobolowsky is in The Back Row’s hometown of Ottawa! He’s performing tonight at the Saint Brigid’s Centre, telling stories from his podcast … Continue reading
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Ask Axe Cop (About Halloween)
Axe Cop, the amazing comic illustrated by 29-year-old Ethan and conceived by his 5-year-old brother Malachai, has got an animated series on the way, and I’m excited! I’ve loved Axe Cop ever since the first comic, and I can’t wait … Continue reading
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Celebrity Birthday of the Day – September 20
Take a look at this pudgy, old nerd. A good, long look. Now realize that George R.R. Martin here has created what is currently the biggest thing in television, and one of the biggest things in literature: Game of Thrones. … Continue reading
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This Book Is Full of Spiders (Seriously, Dude, Don’t Touch It)
John Dies at the End became one of my favourite books of all time only 100 pages in. I just couldn’t believe the awesomeness I was reading, and only a third of the way through the book, there was a … Continue reading
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A Very Comical 2013
Until recently, comic books had always gotten the short end of the stick in mass entertainment. Why? Stigma. Juvenile reputation. Generally speaking, people did not seem to care to look closer at the various stories, characters and themes that the … Continue reading
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Some Hip Hunter Animation
Normally, I’d be pretty pissed to see the image, voice, and literary style of the late, great Hunter S. Thompson usurped into a commercial, but…but…well, this one is just too damn good for me to be angry! Plus, it’s for … Continue reading
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