by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Superman #48: Written by: Gene Luen Yang Art by: Howard Porter, Ardian Syaf, and HI-FI In my last review, I criticized the Batman/Superman series for taking a weird twist and practically reset both of the titu... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Editor’s Note: Gann has completed “A VERY Adult Coloring Book” and self-published it. Copies can be picked up at the Warrensburg, Mo. Hastings or via her website at ninagann.com. Adult coloring bo... Read more
by Mitchell Brown, Reporter I rolled out of bed on January 11, maybe with more pep in my step than usual as it was the start of what is to be my last semester at the University of Central Missouri. I looked down at my phone, clicked on Facebook... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Hannibal, Mo.-based quintet Flatfoot Reed has released its first EP, titled aptly titled “Fall – EP.” After some lineup changes, the band is made up of vocalist Paul Dewey, guitarist and vocalist Scott Donegan, gui... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Deftones have released a teaser for their eighth studio album, titled “Gore.” It is the group’s first release since their 2012 album “Koi No Yokan.” The new album, which vocalist Chino... Read more
My wild obsession with music began in my childhood. Growing up in “America’s Hometown” in the early ‘90s, my parents would load a 5-disc changer with a mixture of classic rock and emerging alternative music and blare their music throughout the h... Read more
Story and Photos by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief For one group of local artists, playing a hometown show meant more than opening 2016 with a concert. Instant Karma introduced a new member and new material when they opened Saturday night at The Ba... Read more
by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist Batman/Superman #28 Written by: Tom Taylor Art by: Robson Rocha, Dexter Vines, Wade Von Grawbadger, and Norm Rapmund Bruce Wayne hasn’t been Batman for quite a long time, Batman/Superman #28 rectifies this. Th... Read more
by Andy Lyons, Editor-in-Chief Artist David Bowie has died after an 18 month battle with cancer, confirmed via his Facebook page. He was 69. The influential singer-songwriter and producer was known for an eclectic career in both music and acting... Read more
by Aaron Lightfoot, Comic Columnist DC Bombshells #3 Written by: Marguerite Bennett Art by: Laura Braga and Marguerite Sauvage The Bombshells are a very nice transition from the male-dominated comics on the market. Focusing on a full female cast... Read more