Monthly Archives: January 2020

On Satire

Posted on January 23, 2020 by Duncan Eagleson

One of the trends I’ve been watching the past few months is the decline of mainstream media’s support for political cartooning and satire. If satire is doomed, or society is doomed. It just so happened I came across a bunch … Continue reading →

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Authorial Intent

Posted on January 16, 2020 by Duncan Eagleson

I liked Lindsay Ellis’ video on “Death of the Author,” and John Scalzi’s blog post on the subject, and it reminded me of a story. Check ’em both out, I’ll be here when you get back. Lindsay Ellis: Death of … Continue reading →

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The Frankenstein Chronicles

Posted on January 13, 2020 by Duncan Eagleson

The Frankenstein Chronicles is often described as a retelling of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein but it’s not that at all. Set a few years after the publication of Shelley’s book, it’s the tale of detective John Marlett (Sean Bean), a Bow … Continue reading →

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Bernie Wrightson: Elegant Lines

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Duncan Eagleson

Bernie Wrightson (1948-2017) was an illustrator and comic book artist whose pen and ink style was quite unique. Wrightson began his career as an illustrator for the Baltimore Sun, but within a couple of years went to work for DC … Continue reading →

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