Sophie Crumb: Evolution of a Crazy Artist
Sophie Crumb, daughter of R. Crumb and Aline Kominsky-Crumb, has a new book of her art dating back from her childhood.Genetics are unpredictable, but it’s not much of a surprise that when world famous...
View ArticleHappy Birthday, Stan Lee!
Stan Lee turns 88 today! Stan Lee, with other artists, co-created Spider-man, the Fantastic Four, the X-Men, the Avengers, Iron Man, The Hulk, Thor, and Daredevil, among others. His participation in...
View ArticleMy Favorite Show: The Cape
Only 3 episodes have aired of the new show The Cape, but I am already hooked. If you've missed it, don't despair, you can watch full episodes online for free. Wrongly accused and presumed dead, Vince...
View ArticleGet Graphic
If you think comic books are just for kids, you should definitely reconsider and check out some of the awesome adult comic books & graphic novels the library has to offer. Comic Books are stories...
View ArticleColorado Authors Series: Stan Yan, SquidWorks Comics
The Fresh City Life My Branch Colorado Authors Series presents Stan Yan of SquidWorks comics this Sunday, January 22, at 2:00 p.m. at Schlessman.Stan Yan grew up in Denver and went to school at UC...
View ArticleDPL’s Guide to Denver Comic Con
Denver Comic Con is just around the corner and it’s time to get ready! Comfortable shoes? Check. Snacks and bottled water? Check. Boba Fett costume? Check. But are you mentally prepared? There are...
View ArticleOut From Behind the Mask--DPL @ Denver Comic Con!
We hope you've heard by now that DPL staff will be out in force at Denver Comic Con, May 31-June 2 at the Colorado Convention Center.Library staff will have a table (come see us!) and be participating...
View ArticleHawkeye : my life as a weapon
Matt Fraction Book I love superhero movies. But what do you do after the movie is over? Read the graphic novel from your local library.The master archer, Hawkeye from the Avengers blockbuster movie...
View ArticleHawkeye. Little hits
Matt Fraction Book What do you do while you’re waiting for the next episode of Agents of SHIELD? The next Thor movie isn’t out yet? I have to wait till 2015 for the next Avengers movie? Read graphic...
View ArticleJedi Academy
Jeffrey Brown Book Jeffrey Brown takes a Star Wars story and fits it into the mold of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The result is lots of fun.Roan is a kid who has always wanted to go to middle school at the...
View ArticleThe Secret of the Stone Frog : A Toon Graphic Novel
David Nytra Book The illustrations in The Secret of the Stone Frog are fantastic. Detailed, intriguing, and layered, they are the best part of the book. Unfortunately, the story they help tell and the...
View Article2014 Eisner Award Nominees Announced
Each year, the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards honor the best of the graphic format. In addition to several awards for series and collections, the Eisners recognize outstanding achievements in...
View ArticleEisner Awards--Celebrating Graphic Format Books
The 26th annual Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards were given out on July 25 At San Diego Comic Con International. Awards were given out in 30 categories to works published in 2013, celebrating the best...
View ArticleThe Library, Arts & Crafts, and a Fair You Won't Want to Miss!
Years ago I was working at a job I didn't like, and spending my time away from the job thinking about how much I didn't like it. Maybe you can relate. Then one Saturday morning I was browsing through...
View ArticleTV and Comics--A Great Combination
You've probably noticed that many new and returning television series have their roots in the comic book world. Whether the shows are strictly based on certain titles (most aren't) or inspired by...
View ArticleEleanor & Park
Rainbow Rowell Book This book is amazing in so many ways. From the way it captures high school and life woes to the way it talks about music and comic books. Eleanor and Park don't exactly hit off...
View ArticleFangbone! third-grade barbarian. 1
Michael Rex Book I saw this book on an ALA list of books for young readers and the premise- a kid barbarian from another dimension comes to Earth and settles in a third grade class- is so original...
View ArticleHawkeye : my life as a weapon
Matt Fraction Book I love superhero movies. But what do you do after the movie is over? Read the graphic novel from your local library.The master archer, Hawkeye from the Avengers blockbuster movie...
View ArticleHawkeye. Little hits
Matt Fraction Book What do you do while you’re waiting for the next episode of Agents of SHIELD? The next Thor movie isn’t out yet? I have to wait till 2015 for the next Avengers movie? Read graphic...
View ArticleJedi Academy
Jeffrey Brown Book Jeffrey Brown takes a Star Wars story and fits it into the mold of Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The result is lots of fun.Roan is a kid who has always wanted to go to middle school at the...
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