By Justin Greetings Skkawliens, the return of Justin is nigh! And have I got some con stories to share with you. Read on to discover new friends, how nerds deal with meeting their idols, and some tips and tricks for Comic Con and life in general. I promise it's not as enlightening as I just... Continue Reading →
Hello, Skkawliens and keepers of the keys! Did you know that very soon here we are going to have a brand new Locke & Key comic to read? In fact, the first issue in a three-part miniseries comes out on August 26th, 2020. The series is titled “In Pale Battalions Go,” and will be set... Continue Reading →
San Diego Comic-Con has gone fully virtual! Join us and thousands of others enjoying the convention from the comfort of our couches. See our post to get in on the fun! @Comic_Con #ComicConAtHome #ComicCon #VirtualCon
We stand in solidarity with Black people around the world in the fight against systemic racism, inequality, police brutality, and oppression. We acknowledge that we are painfully behind in our understanding of these issues. We are committed to learning and changing our behavior. We encourage our followers to listen to Black activists and do the... Continue Reading →
Small but mighty, this last minute, free, and online event, Mainframe Comic Con, was exactly what the doc (ock) ordered during the COVID-19 pandemic. Since all comic conventions are canceled for the foreseeable future and most comic book shops and other retailers are closed, fans need new ways to interact with and support their favorite... Continue Reading →
Warning: Spoilers AheadNetflix's Locke & Key is a dark fantasy that has some of the darkness of Stranger Things and the magic of The Magicians. Sometimes cheesy, yet magical enough to keep me interested; that is how I would describe Netflix’s adaptation of Joe Hill and Gabriel Rodriguez’s beloved graphic novel series. I’m not gonna... Continue Reading →
While we did not attend any Hall H panels this year at SDCC, we did spot some Hollywood celebrities at San Diego Comic Con this year. As fans it was super cool to be so close to people we love to watch on screen. While taking photos of celebrities at SDCC can be very hectic,... Continue Reading →
Joe Hill and Gabe Rodriguez: Locke & Key Spectacular Have you ever heard of Locke & Key? Well, if you haven't I can't recommend the graphic novel series enough. It's the story of a family who is dealing with death and moves to their ancestral home in New England. This is no ordinary house -... Continue Reading →
Helloooooooooo, Skkawliens! We are excited to share with you a series here at skkaw.blog called Con Stories. Skkaw and I were scheming for ways to share our daily SDCC experiences with you in a way that would be fast and fun. We shot ideas back and forth over a cup of coffee, debating the drawbacks... Continue Reading →
I read the first issue of Blackbird after I met Jen Bartel at New York City Comic Con in October of 2018. I have a good friend who loves her artwork and turned me onto her cover work for IDWs Jem and the Holograms sometime ago and I wanted to bring her back a comic... Continue Reading →
