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I have a lot to talk about this month, so let’s cut to the chase. Our cover comes to us this month courtesy of Shannon Denton. It’s the front cover of his latest all ages comic Markus Fang.

I first met Shannon online when he was promoting his High Stakes Adventure comic. I have always been impressed with Shannon’s work ethic and his commitment to trying to produce entertainment that will appeal to the mid range age of children, as well as to the adult market. I also like Shannon’s clean animation style art. We have tried to connect at ComicCon International before to do an in person interview, but it hasn’t happened. This year it finally did. I think you’ll find my interview with Shannon Denton interesting, because we cover a whole lot of aspects of Shannon’s career in comics, animation, film and television. It’s a rare look into the life of a multitalented creator, and I think you’ll enjoy it.

On the business end of the comics industry, retailer Brian Hibbs, owner of the award winning store Comix Experience in San Francisco, is unhappy with some of Marvel’s policies. Jamie Coville finds out why when he interviews Brian this month in Coville’s Clubhouse. This interview also provides a view that you don’t usually see of the comics business.

It’s contest time! We are giving away a print done by Phil Moy in the animated Batman style. To see the print, to learn the rules, and how to enter, click on the banner. It’s a really nice print, you should enter the contest!

You’ll notice that Tim Till returns this month with a Rants about the latest fad in gaming. We’re glad to have Tim back, and his article is hilarious, so check it out. Cil Cheung writes another column about a manga comic, this month FLCL. We also welcome back Brett Schmidt, after a summer hiatus, to the art gallery. Jason Bourgeois, after seeing Jamie’s interview with Brian Hibbs, decided to get in the spirit of things, and piss off X-fandom, in Great X-pectations . . . so go read it and be offended. You can tell that we’ve been to San Diego, be sure to look at all the Indie comic reviews this month. Jon Morrell went to the Fantasia Film Festival in Montreal and tells us about it. You should be scared.

Ah, too much to talk about, too many procrastinating writers, and deadlines. I’ll quit for this month. Enjoy!

Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times