Recently Read: Naruto Volume 33

The Naruto series is known for its epic battles, but Volume 33's "The Secret Mission" perhaps outdoes all that came before. When the literally slimy Orochimaru triggers Naruto's Four-Tailed Demon Fox to take control of the young ninja's body, the ensuing havoc is gargantuan, inventive and, at times, deeply weird and visionary. Kishimoto's graphics here, using art techniques new to the series, sometimes recall Moebius or Frank Miller. The conflict is on a gargantuan scale. Ending quietly, with new revelations about Sai and his mentor, Danzo, this volume is one to experience. 

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CCAD Mix Symposium 2012 Pics

                                                                                                                                       
Mix organizer Robert Loss, Kim Landsbergen, Douglas Wolk and Jeffrey Geers on the panel, "Sustainability or Apocalypse? Imagining the Future Through Comics".

Wolk, by the way, has written a book I delved into during the weekend that looks both entertaining and informative: Reading Comics: How Graphic Novels Work and What They Mean.

Landsbergen giving her presentation on "Frank Miller's Dark Vision of Bio/Tech Through the Lenses of Give Me Liberty and Ronin"

Charles Hatfield's persuasive and powerful presentation on Jack Kirby.

A broad selection of publications by Mix participants were offered at the pop up shop.

SPACE organizer Bob Corby and PANEL member Tom Williams.

Craig Fischer introduces the keynote speaker, Chris Ware.

Moderator Dan Mushalkon and cartoonists Katie Valeska, J.N. Wiedle, Joel Jackson and Ian Jay on the panel, "Digital Alternatives: Comics, the Internet and Independent Publishing"

J.N. Wiedle's Helvetica strip.

                                                               Ian Jay on publishing.

A section of an amazing room of original Chris Ware art. Truly inspiring!

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