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The independent student news site of San Marcos, California

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Comic Book Corner: Gerard Way’s The Umbrella Academy

Comic Book Corner: Gerard Way’s ‘The Umbrella Academy’

April 10, 2013

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer Released in 2008, “The Umbrella Academy” is musician Gerard Way’s first comic book series.  While many know Way as the lead singer of My Chemical Romance, he went to the New York School of Visual Arts where he developed his artistic and writing ability before his...

Student A: Sick Days

Student A: Sick Days

March 27, 2013

Comic Book Corner: Saga is something strange and wonderful

Comic Book Corner: ‘Saga’ is something strange and wonderful

March 27, 2013

By Faith Orcino Staff Cartoonist “Saga” is the newest comic series to get into this spring break. Released by Image Comics last year, writer Brian Vaughan and illustrator Fiona Staples created this story with the help of iconic letterer Fonografiks, who is also known as Steven Finch. This “Saga”...

Faith Orcino cartoon

Student A: My Working Jam

February 21, 2013

Comic Book Corner: iZOMBIE now available in four-volume series

Comic Book Corner: ‘iZOMBIE’ now available in four-volume series

January 23, 2013

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer As the release of the “Warm Bodies” movie grows closer, zombie enthusiasts can get their undead fix with Vertigo Comics’ “iZombie.” First published in 2010 and nominated in 2011 for the Eisner Award for Best New Series, the 28-issue series is now in four...

The Comic Book Corner: Marvel’s Future is ‘Marvel NOW!’

The Comic Book Corner: Marvel’s Future is ‘Marvel NOW!’

December 9, 2012

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer With the final round of “Avengers vs. X-Men” on the shelves, Marvel begins a new era with a relaunch of a number of their series and the release of several new ones. Teasers flooded the web hinting what will happen to the universe, but readers no longer have to guess. ...

Student A: Being Thankful

Student A: Being Thankful

November 21, 2012

An image from Vertigo Comics Fairest comic book.

The Comic Book Corner: ‘Fables’ and ‘Fairest’ — another take on fairy tales

November 21, 2012

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer Television shows such as NBC’s “Grimm” and ABC’s “Once Upon A Time” have changed the roles of classic folklore characters, and comic books have their own way of revamping the myths and fairy tales. On Nov. 21, the first trade paperback of the series, “Fairest”...

Comic book sketches

Comic Book Corner: ‘American Vampire’ a series with a bite

October 25, 2012

By Faith Orcino Staff Writer After its first release in 2010, Scott Snyder and Rafael Albuquerque’s comic “American Vampire” still keeps readers on the edge. On Wednesday, Oct. 31, the series continues strong with the release of “American Vampire” No. 32. Batman writer Scott Snyder...

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