Here Comes Mr. Achewood

Chris Onstad tours with his Great Outdoor Fight book

"...to someone who's unfamiliar with it? A modern suburban Winnie-the-Pooh on Stella Artois and acid? A funny-animal version of..."

Dec. 5, 2008 Books Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Postmarks

A fresh melange of reader responses to our recent issues.

"...Sorting Out the 'Stories'..."

May 25, 2001 Column

Postmarks

"...The letter about what happened to the All News Mornings and News at Noon on KVET-AM was truly incredible..."

Oct. 23, 1998 Column

How Staple! Is Turning the Page Toward a New Future

Austin’s indie media expo returns and it’s all because of one email

"...you can’t see an alligator doesn’t mean it’s not lurking under the surface. Same goes for the Staplegator, the..."

April 12, 2024 Arts Feature by Richard Whittaker

Sarah Silverman: "You've Got to Always Be Writing and Always Be Changing"

The Moontower headliner on the joy of funerals, and gallows humor

"...when she unexpectedly hears the voice of an Englishman calling from the Austin Chronicle. "It's fun," she laughed, "because..."

April 21, 2022 Arts Post by Richard Whittaker

DVDanger: Future Shock! The Story of 2000 AD

New documentary on the influential and rule-breaking comic

"...Imagine comics with no Sandman. No Watchmen. No Preacher. That's..."

May 30, 2017 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Q&A With Kurt Braunohler

The absurdist comic has a seriously bright future

"...personal Tumblr page, Kurt Braunohler describes himself as someone “inserting absurdity into strangers' lives to make the world a..."

Sept. 16, 2016 Arts Post by Sean L. Malin

That Whole Handcuffed-to-a-[ something ]-with-a-Hacksaw Gambit

Eventually it doesn't even cut the mustard anymore

"...But we're not talking about the need (or the twisted desire) for escalation..."

Sept. 4, 2013 Books Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Red, White and Forever

Comic writer Mark Waid explains the appeal of Captain America

"...Marvel's Daredevil. But it is his mid-90s runs on Captain America, and his critically acclaimed 2010 return Captain America:..."

July 29, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

The Art of 'Green Lantern'

Three local artists quiz DC Comics' Doug Mahnke

"...Doug Mahnke. Not only is his run on DC Comics' Green Lantern one of the best-selling titles on the..."

June 23, 2011 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

A Different Kind of World

Comics legend Joe Kubert talks about his life as it was and as it might have been

"...Flash Gordon, the Phantom. The young man has the makings of a great artist, but he lives in occupied..."

Nov. 5, 2004 Books Feature by Robert Faires

This Week's Recommended Arts Events

On walls, on screens, and in crates, get some culture this week

"...Over six decades, internationally acclaimed artist Hunt Slonem has created his own universe,..."

May 3, 2024 Arts Feature by James Scott

Matteo Lane: "I’m Joking, Can You Imagine?"

How is a comedy festival like Six Flags? Ask comedy's rising star.

"...From struggling to sell 50 tickets to selling out theaters in..."

April 20, 2022 Arts Post by Dina Barrish

Gay Place

LoveBalm: an event to soothe and celebrate Austin's queer community

"...Balm: a healing ointment to soothe hurt skin. It's no wonder that..."

March 30, 2018 Column by Sarah Marloff

The Velveeta Room's Head Cheese

Pat Dean takes over the venue that’s redefining what a “comedy club” can be

"...A guy walks into a bar – stop me if you've heard this..."

Jan. 5, 2018 Arts Feature by Carina Magyar

Boxing the Giant: 'Andre the Giant: Life and Legend'

Box Brown debuts the graphic biography at Austin Books and Comics

"...Andre the Giant, as you're likely aware, has a..."

May 6, 2014 Books Post by Shannon McCormick

Tweeter Right

Brian Gaar's monster following on Twitter paved the way for his first comedy album

"...In September 2013, 75 minutes after making a joke on..."

April 25, 2014 Arts Feature by Chase Hoffberger

Me, Ange, and the Interlocking Shadows of Trees

Why do I love Naruto? Because I love my daughter.

"...I'd read hundreds of comic books. I'd grown up in a mining camp in the middle of the jungle..."

June 1, 2007 Screens Feature by Wayne Alan Brenner

Dude, It's Mitch Hedberg!

"...stand-up comedy gets no respect. A lot of great headliners come through the Capitol City Comedy Club, but as..."

Feb. 19, 1999 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Five Recent Graphic Novels You Shouldn’t Miss Out On

Book yourself some quality reading time AFK, why don’tcha?

"...the first one’s more like an illustrated short story, in fact, and there’s a collection of stories, and another..."

Sept. 4, 2020 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

Where Does It Hurt?

With The Inside Story, Scott Rice gets people talking about mental health

"...Whether it's performers facing stage fright, artists dealing with depression, or students facing..."

Nov. 21, 2014 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

RTX 2014 Sends Out the Invites

Comic creator Chris Claremont, GameOverGreggy, and "RWBY" season two

"...Machinima monsters Rooster Teeth like a good party as much..."

March 28, 2014 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

TV Eye

The Starz network digs into the history of comic books

"...start till the middle of summer. The hands-down most off-putting premise of a new reality series has to go..."

June 6, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Overnight Sensation

Sword of Dracula' creator Jason Henderson is taking over the (fantasy) world

"...Listen. The only thing you'll ever really need to know about Jason Henderson..."

Jan. 14, 2005 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

Postmarks

The Balcones Situation argued, "Zionism" attributed, and some retaliatory kudos for DAILY TEXAN comics.

"...Regarding your article on the union-busting allegations against David Van..."

April 20, 2001 Column

Portrait of the Artist as a Road Comic

Long Drives, Low Pay, and Drunks -- What a Life!

"...photograph by Minh Carrico..."

March 28, 1997 Arts Feature by J. C. Shakespeare

Laughter, AAPI Style With Y'All We Asian

Austin's all-Asian comedy troupe raps up AAPI Heritage Month with a Big Ol' Comedy Showcase

"...Big Ol' Comedy Showcase hosted by Y'all We Asian, Austin's (and Texas') original all-Asian American improv troupe. The May..."

May 27, 2022 Arts Feature by Valerie Lopez

Moontower Comedy 2018: Podcast Fever!

With new series, fest dials the number of podcasts up to 10

"...Podcasts have been a steadily growing presence at the Moontower Comedy & Oddity Festival in..."

Feb. 21, 2018 Arts Post by Robert Faires

'Joan Thinks I'm Funny, So I Better Keep Going'

Oddball Festival's Whitney Cummings on the craft of comedy

"...this year’s Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival is spare in the estrogen column. Out of 25 total comics who..."

Sept. 19, 2014 Arts Post by Russ Espinoza

The Ninth Annual Staple! Independent Media Expo

It's waiting for you … not so silently … this weekend

"...As if someone had cabled a hundred Tyrannosauruses together..."

Feb. 27, 2013 Arts Post by Wayne Alan Brenner

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