Monthly Archives: April 2013

Klaw in San Antonio on April 4

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I am the guest speaker for The San Antonio Writers Guild‘s April meeting. The topic purports to be Apes & Rayguns: A Conversation with Acclaimed Editor Richard Klaw about the 21st Century Anthology, whatever that means. Since they call me an “editor/anthologist and essayist,” I’m guessing the talk will be about why whys and wherefores of anthology construction along with liberal ape mentions. Possibly even a few references to Texas science fiction.

The Thursday, April 4 meeting is open to the public, so I look forward to seeing all you San Antonio area people there.

The skinny:

April 4, 2013 at 7pm
Bethany Congregational Church
500 Pilgrim Dr
San Antonio, TX 78213

Graphic novel/books received 4/2/2013 DC edition

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Let’s take a quick look to see what’s arrived at the Geek Compound.

Batman Vol. 2: The City of Owls

Written by Scott Snyder and James T Tynion IV
Art by Greg Capullo, Jonathan Glapion, Jason Fabok, Rafael Albuquerque, Becky Cloonan, and Andy Clarke
Cover by Greg Capullo

Promo copy:

• After a series of deadly discoveries, Bruce Wayne has learned that the Court of Owls is real — and a deadly threat out to control Gotham City!

• Unleashing their deadly assassins known as the Talons, Batman must stop the insidious Court of Owls before they claim the city for their own. In doing so, The Dark Knight will uncover dark secrets — not just about the city he’s sworn to protect, but about the history of the Wayne family.

• Collects BATMAN #8-12 and BATMAN ANNUAL #1. Continue reading →