Into the Weird: Where Strange Tales Assemble

Hey there, Weirdos! Today, I want to take you on a trip through the artistic magnificence of Brian Bolland's Animal Man covers from the 1990s, exploring why they continue to resonate with me (and probably with you too, if you grew up reading DC's Vertigo comic book line like I did). The Brian Bolland Animal Man Cover Revolution When I first laid eyes on a Brian Bolland Animal Man cover, I knew I was seeing something special. Bolland's work on this series wasn't just about creating eye-catching images; it was about redefining what comic book covers could be. Let's dive into what made these covers so revolutionary. A Distinctive Visual Style Bolland's covers for Animal Man were instantly recognizable, thanks to his unique artistic approach. As I pored over each issue, I couldn't help but marvel at: The clean, detailed linework that brought every element to life Meticulous attention to page composition, drawing the eye exactly where Bolland intended A photo-re...

 I was looking through my comic collection the other day when I came upon six trades collecting Alan Moore's run on Swamp Thing from the 1980's. I took all of them off the shelf, browsed through them, and again realized that what I held in my hands were undoubtedly the greatest comics of all time (This invariably happens every time I reread the run). Swampy has long been one of my favorite characters, and Moore my favorite writer, but I hadn't read these comics in years, and after all the stuff I've read since then I now find myself in a more informed state of mind to actually make this bold statement: Moore's run on the title should be heralded as the second coming in comics...not his WATCHMEN or Frank Miller's DARK KNIGHT RETURNS. Swamp Thing was where it all began; not just my personal opinion, mind you, but also that of several knowledgeable swamp-obsessed comic book mates I've corresponded with during the last few decades. Exactly how can I justify the ...