One of the most gifted concept-creators and writers of the 2000’s, Brian K. Vaughan has had a wide string of comic book success across publishers like Marvel, DC, Vertigo, Image, and his own label, Panel Syndicate. Two of Vaughan’s long-running series (Y: The Last Man, Saga) are among my 50 favorite comics of all time, and Vaughan’s work is critically acclaimed and celebrated across a variety of projects. [Read more…] about Brian K. Vaughan Comics Reading List!
Saga
Saga #12 Controversy: Comixology, Comics Media, and Literally Everyone Gets it Wrong
If you regularly follow comic book news, by now you’ve heard: Saga #12, the consensus comic series of the year, was digitally banned by Apple for ‘gay sex’ images. At least, until it was actually digital comics distributor Comixology who banned the issue, assuming Apple wouldn’t like it. Until actually it was never banned at all, CARRY ON GAY SEX NOTHING TO SEE HERE!
The whole thing immediately looks like a black eye for comic book news media, but it does raise a few interesting questions, including: Just how mature do you need to be to read Saga? [Read more…] about Saga #12 Controversy: Comixology, Comics Media, and Literally Everyone Gets it Wrong
Brian K. Vaughn Takes Us to Space in Saga – Should We Follow?
At this point in his career, Brian K. Vaughn has a level of comic book credibility that is very hard to come by. [Read more…] about Brian K. Vaughn Takes Us to Space in Saga – Should We Follow?