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Awful Superhero Toys

From the what were they thinking of department. Comic book related toys licenses are given out to practically anything under the sun. These Wonder Woman…

The Paris Review: Robert Crumb Interview

The enigmatic Robert Crumb, known for his reclusive tendencies, has sought refuge from the tumultuous atmosphere of the United States. Often regarded as the Henry Miller of comic book illustrators.

Art Monkey Alphabet by Molly Crabapple

Molly Crabapple's intriguing project, "Art Monkey Alphabet," playfully explores the concept of unveiling a fresh letter each day over 26 days.

Alvin Greene is not a Turtle

I repeat Alvin Greene not a turtle! He is a parrot. Folks this is why the nation is going down the toilet. The turtles are…

Wrong-Headed Animals

Something terrible has happened in the Dr. Frankenstein household once again. All the stuffed animals have lost their heads and Dr. Frankenstein has never been…

A Zombie Ate My Cupcake!

Cupcakes are here to stay. The explosion of gastronomic hunger for cupcakes is even branching out to zombies. Lily Vanilli’s A Zombie Ate My Cupcake!…

Short Film: The Black Hole

Office work can be tedious and repetitive. Many are always looking for a way out. Office workers are undervalued, underpaid and overworked. A sleep-deprived office…

RipIt: The Mac DVD Ripper

If you are like me, I have a very extensive collection of DVD movies. I plan to catalog them, it’s going to take some time.…

Illustrated Harry Potter Prints

If you have not read Harry Potter and plan to, please do not read any further. Lucy Knisley is illustrating seven one-sheet prints of each…

And the Pursuit of Happiness

And the Pursuit of Happiness is a happening site. Maira Kalman an illustrator from New York City is in pursuit of American democracy through her…

Robert Munsch Bipolar Crisis

We always like to think our heroes are invincible and free of corruption and vices. Robert Munsch the popular children’s author/artist seems to be held…

Chile Mine Rescue Playset

No Christmas stocking should be empty this year. The Chile Mine Rescue Playset is the ideal toy for all kids young and old. Imagine the…

The Colors of The Web

The color of a logo is very powerful. The immediate recognition of a brand is essential. Logos come in different shapes and colors, but which…

Scrabb.ly: The Infinite Scrabble Game on Steriods

Scrabb.ly is the virtual battlefield of linguistic prowess that never takes a coffee break! Imagine a game of Scrabble where players join like ants to a picnic, and you'll begin to grasp the sheer scale of the fun.

Shortest Man in the World

A 24-year-old individual named Edward "Nino" Hernandez, as the shortest man in the world persisted until recently when Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal reached the age of 18 and thus became the latest addition to the lineage of the world's shortest men.

Floppy Disk Sticky Notes

There was a time when a floppy disk was more than enough to carry information around. SUCK UK wants to resurrect the 3.5 inch floppy…

Ask the Atheist

The hardships of life and how it relates to religion or lack of it lead many to question the existence of God. Many are turning…

Spin! Pizza Dough

Spin! Pizza, a Kansas pizza par­lor is giving out free dough when you purchase their pizza. The faux bank notes designed by Luke Lisi give…

Cranky Pressman’s Coasters

Sometimes just a piece of discarded paper will substitute the lonely coaster when you are desperate. Coasters protect your furniture and can be seen at…

Inside Periscope Studio

http://media.opb.org/clips/embed/eW63920b20101012154713.js Periscope Studio seems like the coolest place to work at. The Portland studio houses 20 artists from different backgrounds in the comic book industry.…

Norah Jones Peanuts Tribute Poster

While Norah Jones' music isn't quite my cup of tea, I'm utterly captivated by the Peanuts tribute poster crafted by Matt Leunig. Its nostalgic charm and artistic brilliance truly resonate with me. If you're interested, you can snag this exquisite limited lithograph at La La Land, alongside an array of other fantastic concert posters that are sure to delight any art enthusiast.