The first issue of “The Sixth Gun” published by Oni Press and created by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt was made available to the public during Free Comic Book day. The first issue packed so much punch and made you want to read more which is a testament to how well-written it is.

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Footage Courtesy of SDCC

A fan captured on camera this amazing trailer for AMC’s adaptation of Robert Kirkman’s zombie epic “The Walking Dead”. The series will be helmed by Frank Darabont, and Kirkman is deeply involved in the project. It’s always a good sign.

Also, some news from the rumor mill: Word is that George A. Romero will direct an episode or two. Fuck yes.

First off, I would like to say hello. The name is Francis Cabal, and I am the new writer for Comicgasm. I shall specialize in writing articles about the comics outside of “The Big 2″. I shall write about independent comic books, lesser-known graphic novels, and other comic books that exist in the fringes of the industry. Don’t worry, I have the credibility to back it up. I am also an aspiring comic book writer, part-time drinker, full-time smoker, and professional slacker.

It truly is an honor, being asked to join the Comicgasm staff. Then of course, Ade is my friend and I’m into comics, so this doesn’t really come as a big surprise. Sadly, the proverbial Yin of my joining Comicgasm is accompanied by some sad news. By now you must’ve heard of Harvey Pekar’s passing. Pekar is quite influential not just to me and my outlook and the way I write, but  the entire comic book world. So I guess it’s fitting that I finish this entry with a small tribute to Harvey Pekar, one of the champions of independent comic books.
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