Jiba Molei Anderson – Afrofuturism & The Horsemen

In recent time, diverse voices in comics appears to be gaining much deserved critical attention. This is in large part due to the numerous prolific and talented artists making these exciting books. Created by Jiba Molei Anderson and published by Chicago's Griot Enterprises, The Horsemen offers a futuristic African-American ...
January 30, 2018
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Mike Norton – Battlepug, Revival & a Whole Mess More

I was first introduced to Mike Norton and Battlepug, while listening to 11 O'Clock Comics (possibly the best comics podcast in the history of humankind) back in 2011. I jumped in, and I must say that Mike has guided me through some truly bizarre (and enjoyable) territory over the ...
October 13, 2016
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Daniel Warren Johnson – Martok, Space-Mullet & Beyond…

Through his webcomic Space-Mullet (now available in printed form via Dark Horse Comics), artist commissions and freelance efforts, comic artist Daniel Warren Johnson is establishing himself as one of the mediums rising talents. This is clearly illustrated in his thoughtful storytelling, wry wit, and diligent work ethic. This week ...
September 22, 2016
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Anya Davidson – Cultivating Freedom in Failure

Whether instigating chaos at a local DIY Noise concert or drawing comics with live raccoons wandering about in the next room in Chicago's west Pilsen neighborhood, Anya Davidson has carved out an unmistakable voice that is fiercely brazen, darkly humorous, and reminiscent of a long lineage of significant comics ...
July 24, 2016
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Alan D. Caesar – Touring Destroit with Rena Rouge

Chicago artists hold a long history in touring imaginative worlds within the mind and then translating these experiences into visually intoxicating materials. Visionary sojourns have surfaced in the art of Henry Darger, Lee Godie, the Hairy Who and a litany of other innovative artists working in sublime territory that ...
July 4, 2016
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CAKE (Chicago Alternative Comics Expo) 2016 in Review

CAKE (Chicago Alternative Comics Expo) June 11-12, 2016 The Center on Halsted 3656 N Halsted Street Chicago, IL 60613 Though the tragic events in Orlando could be heard being discussed in the aisles at this year's event, there was a sense of victory felt throughout the expo. Once again, CAKE offered a broad ...
June 16, 2016
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C2E2 2016 – In Review

C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo) McCormick Place Chicago, IL March 18-20, 2016 Since 2010, some locals will agree that the beginning of spring is marked by the opening of C2E2 (Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo). There is a breaking in the weather and a bit more sunshine, lost time from those late ...
March 22, 2016
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Onsmith – Poking the Fringes

Chicago embraces and delves deeply into the fringes of comic art, music and ‘anti-high-art’ culture. This city is rife with non-conformist talent. Onsmith, a cartoonist who basks in the Midwest capital’s dialogue produces provocative, insightful, and frequently uncomfortable meditations that reflect the city’s fascination with the edges of artistic ...
January 29, 2015
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