Dan Rafter
Dan Rafter is a freelance writer and editor. He's also the author of GEARZ, a new comicbook mini-series to be published in early 2008 by BlueWater Comics.
Articles by this Author
The Greatest Superhero in the World
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 02/11/2007
- Original Fiction
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Consider this story, and how innocently it starts: I was waiting to order a beef-and-cheese sandwich. That’s all. And the two morons in front of me were screwing that up ...
The joy of Gloom: Reasons to love independent comics
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 09/26/2007
- Reviews , Comics/Graphic Novels
- Unrated
Want another reason to read independent comics? Check out the new graphic novel Percy Gloom. If you get through it without smiling, or at least cracking a small grin, then you shouldn't be reading comics ...
Go to Hell ... graphically, that is
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 09/27/2007
- Comics/Graphic Novels , Editorials , Reviews
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Edmund and Rosemary Go to Hell is a new graphic novel that asks the timeless question: Do we really need Hell when we have cellphones and multiplexes? ...
On the Eve of breaking in
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/1/2007
- Interviews , Fandom , Comics/Graphic Novels
- Unrated
It's been a long road, but Frank LaPerch -- along with artist Ash Jackson -- is ready to break into independent comics with Eve: Vampire Diva, the story of a pop star who just happens to be a vampire.
Workshed in progress ... building an independent studio
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/3/2007
- Comics/Graphic Novels , Ghost Stories , Interviews
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Three creators from Milwaukee are making their mark in independent comics with a new anthology fillled with demons, vampires and some very bad science.
Death of an independent -- Fangoria Comics meets the grave
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/6/2007
- Comics/Graphic Novels , Editorials , Fandom
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Creative Group, the parent company of Fangoria Entertainment, has shut down its line of horror comics. At least it gave the line four whole months to find an audience.
Conquering comics ... and marriage, too
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/9/2007
- Anime and Manga , Books and Zines , Comics/Graphic Novels , Interviews
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Mark Ellis and Melissa Martin-Ellis aren't just business partners, they're husband and wife, too. They're also successful comics creators, and are more than willing to share their expertise ... in both surviving in the comics industry and working effectively with your spouse.
Working in comics -- a whole bunch of cons and one big pro
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/11/2007
- Comics/Graphic Novels , Editorials
- Unrated
You want to write or draw for the comics industry? Good luck. It's a tough business to crack. But for those who've done it, there's no better job.
Taking a giant step into comics: Atomic Robo hits the stands
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/15/2007
- Interviews , Comics/Graphic Novels , Books and Zines , Anime and Manga
- Unrated
The seeds of Atomic Robo, the new comic created by Brian Clevinger and Scott Wegener, were first planted back in 1997. It took some years, but the personable robot is finally starring in the first of what its creators hope will be many miniseries.
City of Light a treat for young and old
- By Dan Rafter
- Published 10/18/2007
- Reviews , Editorials , Comics/Graphic Novels , Books and Zines
- Unrated
City of Light, City of Dark, by Newberry Medal-winning author Avi, is that rare graphic novel: It's a great read for both young readers and adults.
