Cullen Bunn, author of comics such as The Sixth Gun and The Tooth, spent the last 15 years working in marketing at Vandover Outpatient Relocation Assistance in Maryland Heights. This year, he decided to quit his day job and start writing full time. Maryland Heights Patch talked to him about becoming an overnight success, writing for big names such as Marvel and what he thinks of the big changes coming at DC Comics this fall. Read the full interview here.
July traditionally means two things—spandex movies and nonstop talk about what’s hot at the upcoming San Diego Comic Con. You could take an entire class on understanding anime and manga, but if all you need is a few reference points for conversations with the guys from the IT department, we here at Clayton-Richmond Heights Patch have prepared this handy summer cheat sheet. You’re welcome. Read more here.
Horror artist Joel Robinson looks like the kind of man who ought to be a guest at something called Contamination - a horror, science fiction and cult convention taking place at the Westport Sheraton in Maryland Heights through Sunday However, looking at Robinson now, it’s hard to believe he spent a decade as a respectable special education teacher who quietly indulged his passion for art on the side. When he was laid off in 2007 his life took an unexpectedly surreal turn. Read more here.
This summer is set to be full of caped shenanigans. Thor, Captain America, Green Lantern, X-Men: First Class, Cowboys and Aliens and Transformers: Dark of the Moon all light up the silver screen within weeks of one another. With so much spandex to choose from, Patch went to the experts on what to expect: comic shop owners and managers. Star Clipper in the Delmar Loop, Newcastle Comics in Maryland Heights, and Fantasy Shop (with four locations in the metro area) shared opinions on the best, the worst and the guilty pleasures. Read more here.
 Excuse me while I geek out for a moment, folks. I just read the final Y: The Last Man trade paperback, and with it, I lost most of my respect for Brian K. Vaughn. Don’t click through if you don’t want spoilers.
