Author Steve Ekstrom

Matt Brady isn't a stranger to the comic book industry; metaphorically, he's probably one of the best bass guitarists in the comic book industry when you consider his tenure with Newsarama.com and the fact...

Trees #1 Review "Trees #1 is the perfect balance of riveting social commentary, eerie near-future Science Fiction, and crisp, technically dynamic sequential art."Trees #1 Publisher: Image Comics Writer:...

Welcome to the latest edition of FreakSugar's DIY Comics column. DIY Comics focuses on creators who are not currently featured by larger publishers and are successfully navigating the somewhat nebulous end of...

Last weekend, Top Cow released Rise of the Magi #0 as one of the Free Comic Book Day offerings for 2014. Rise of the Magi is a standalone title that delves into the realm of magical fantasy. Marc Silvestri and...

Troy Brownfield is not a stranger to the comic book industry or the world of journalism. He's kind of immersed himself in the craft of writing as if it were the Speed Force.  He's recognized for his work with...

Free Comic Book Day 2014 is upon us! Tomorrow, comic book retailers across the US will be hosting events in their stores to promote the occasion in the hopes of growing their customer-base by giving away free...

Review: All-New X-Men #26 "It's as if All-New X-Men is the slick Italian sports car of comic books: it's very pretty to look at certainly, but it also has all the horses under its hood to take you on a...

Welcome to the Inaugural Edition of FreakSugar's DIY Comics column.  DIY Comics will focus on creators who are not currently featured by larger publishers and are successfully navigating the somewhat nebulous...

Advanced Review: Rai #1 "Kindt has created a slick, dense background that's custom-made for Crain's rich, digitally painted style. The first issue is a dizzying, breathtaking story that sets the series up...

Review: Minimum Wage #4 "Fingerman's skill as a cartoonist shines as he disarms readers with Hoffman's anxious expressions and idiosyncratic nature; his mastery of the medium as a storyteller resides in his...