Emerald City Shines On: An ECCC 2015 Recap and Photo Tour
On the eve of its official hand-off to new ownership, Emerald City Comic Con set a new attendance record (over 80,000 people), proved that a major convention could maintain a “comics…
Section: Features
Articles and interviews on all things comics-related.
Travel Memoirs and Dead Superheroes: Emi Lenox Talks About ‘Tadaima’ and ‘Plutona’, Her Two New Titles from Image Comics
When Image Comics held its Expo event in January, they announced a lot of new titles by big name creators who have worked in the mainstream and have had creator-owned hits in previous…
Inside Look: The Illegalists, Stefan Vogel & Attila Futaki’s Beautiful Graphic Novel about France’s Most Fearless Criminal
Set in Paris 1911, against a backdrop of thieves, bohemians and anarchists, The Illegalists is a graphic novel about a struggling mechanic is forced into crime, becoming France’s most dangerous…
“I Have Fun, Living Life and Making Stuff”: James Kochalka Prepares the Glorkian Warrior for a Second Voyage
For the better part of two decades, James Kochalka has been honing his inimitable cartooning style across an increasingly staggering bibliography of comics work. In between, he’s found time to…
Inside Look: Deadlands: The Cackler by Shane Hensley and Bart Sears
Currently in the closing days of its Kickstarter campaign, Deadlands: The Cackler is a horror-western written by Deadlands creator Shane Hensley and drawn by veteran artist Bart Sears. In this…
Red King Rising: NYT Bestselling Author Christopher Golden Talks about Collaborating with Mike Mignola on the Latest ‘Baltimore’ Series
The adventures of Lord Henry Baltimore head in a new direction this spring as the latest miniseries, ‘The Cult of the Red King’, will be the first story arc to…
“[We Hope] the Exhibit Will Raise More Questions than Pat Answers”: Discover a New Side of Comics Canon in ‘Arab Comics: 90 Years of Visual Culture’
It’s not uncommon to find comics in the classroom these days, whether as the subject of academic exploration or as the medium for teaching new ideas. However, a new exhibition…
“Everyone Can Find Their Own Voice Through Drawing” – Matt Badham Talks to Simon Moreton on His ‘Plans We Made’ Kickstarter with Grimalkin Press
Comics-maker Simon Moreton is a bit of a favourite here at Broken Frontier. That’s why, when we heard he was running a Kickstarter campaign in tandem with Grimalkin Press to…
The Shape of a Masterpiece: Scott McCloud Speaks about the Pressure and Satisfaction of Creating His First Graphic Novel, ‘The Sculptor’
Scott McCloud has secured his legacy in the comic book world through his books on the theory and craft of our medium: Understanding Comics, Reinventing Comic and Making Comics. He also wrote…
Hard Times and Big Plans: An Interview with Eric Powell about the End of ‘The Goon’ and His New Series from Image Comics
For over 15 years Eric Powell’s name has been synonymous with The Goon. It’s the name of the character he created and whose adventures he’s been writing and drawing since the…
On the Edge with Robbi Rodriguez: An Interview with the Artist on Marvel’s New ‘Spider-Gwen’ Spin-Off
When Robbi Rodriguez first teamed up with writer Jason Latour to create Spider-Gwen (an alternate reality where Gwen Stacy becomes Spider-Woman), it was supposed to be a one-shot deal. They…
“We’ve Certainly All Had Moments Impact on Us Like That”: Writer Sam Read on the Universal Themes Behind ‘Find’
The new ComixTribe one-shot Find is the story of a young boy and the night that changes everything. With an emotional density that belies its page count, it’s easy to see why…
“Gunfire, Tooth-and-Nail Combat, Elbow Grease, and Tough-as-Nails Soldiers”: Cullen Bunn Breaks Down the Ingredients of ‘Hellbreak’
For the heroes of writer Cullen Bunn’s newest series, work is hell—and they don’t need a theme song to save humanity from the demons lurking in the shadows. Cullen Bunn’s…
Friendship Crosses Galaxies in Mike Lawrence’s ‘Star Scouts’: a Broken Frontier Exclusive Announcement and Interview
Avani is about to discover a whole new world of after-school adventure in Star Scouts, a new title from First Second Books. Broken Frontier has your first look at Mike Lawrence’s first solo graphic…
The Darker Side of Domestication: Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich Discuss How They’re Redefining the Role of the Traditional Housewife in ‘Lady Killer’
Comic fans got their first chance to pick up Lady Killer #1 when it hit the stands on January 7, but for creators Joëlle Jones and Jamie S. Rich it’s been…
“When You See Yourself Represented, That’s When You Want to See More”: ‘She Makes Comics’ is a Rousing Call for Hope in the Comics Community
“Women have come so far in the comics community in spite of the harassment and discrimination they have faced, which I think sends a very powerful message to viewers.” –…
The Approaching Storm – John Arcudi Gets Us Ready to ‘Rumble’ with His New Creator-Owned Series from Image Comics
There have been moments throughout the history comics when the right creative talents team up together and we realize we’re witnessing the start of something special. One such moment occurred…
Coming out of the Woods: Scott Snyder on channeling his own fears and the magic of working with Jock on ‘Wytches’
“When these wytches come out of the woods, they’re coming for you good. They can smell desire like a shark can smell blood.” – Scott Snyder On the eve of…
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“I Liked the Uncertain Nature of it… the Feeling of Dread and the Unknown” – Jason Measures Gives Us the Lowdown on the ‘Beyond the Black Void’ Sci-Fi AnthologyNovember 10, 2025
“It’s about Fame, Friendship, and Just How Long You’re Willing to Fake it to Make it” – Duane Murray and Ahmed Raafat Talk ‘Who Are the Power Pals?’ from Dark HorseNovember 6, 2025
“It’s Tough Out There, But You’re Absolutely Not Alone!” – Dave Cook on ‘Killtopia: Phantoms’, Challenging Times for Crowdfunding, and Returning to Thought BubbleNovember 5, 2025
“My Brain Broke, and Out Came Donuts” – Neill Cameron Looks Back on ‘Mega Robo Bros’ and Forward with ‘Donut Squad’, the Latest Smash Hit Strip from the Pages of ‘The Phoenix’November 4, 2025
“The Biggest Challenge for Me Was Having to Think More Like a Director” – Michael Schwartz on Writing for Comics for the First Time and His Supernatural Ghost Story ‘Armored’October 31, 2025