E. Jean Carroll’s ‘The Cheerleaders’
A true story about a five-year string of murders, accidents and suicides in a small New York town.
A true story about a five-year string of murders, accidents and suicides in a small New York town.
Remarkably proper and even more horrifying, the comics of creator Emily Carroll are here to deliver only the most stylized of Halloween scares.
Introducing The Stacks Reader Series and Alex Belth. "I first met Alex Belth almost a decade ago. There was no way I couldn’t like him instantly..."
A True Story About a Five-Year String of Murders, Accidents and Suicides in a Small New York Town
Chloe Maveal provides a comparative look into Judge Dredd as a predictor of unchecked contemporary police brutality.
The stories behind director John Boorman and screenwriter Alexander Jacobs brilliant retelling of Donald Westlake's THE HUNTER
Meanwhile, the mystique of ‘Apocalypse Now’ lives on. The Marine Corps invited me to Camp Pendleton to watch a demonstration of an aerial ...
"I came to it because of Ellroy. When I read ‘L.A. Confidential,’ I just got hooked on the characters, got caught up emotionally in their individual...
A look into the subversive use of superhero imagery that infiltrates Jean-Michel Basquiat's art.
Jean-Pierre Melville: Life and Work of a Groundbreaking Filmmaking Poet by Sven Mikulec
Scripted by its director, Jacques Deray, joining forces with Bunuel’s frequent collaborator Jean-Claude Carrière...
Writer and critic Sean Witzke discusses the themes of fascism, sexuality, and desire in Bernardo Bertolucci’s iconic 1970 film *The Conformist*
One of the most important and influential films of the sixties, Jean-Pierre Melville’s brilliantly atmospheric neo-noir...
A beautiful gallery of Jean-Michel Charlier and Jean Giraud's spaghetti Western collection 'Lieutenant Blueberry'
French secret agent called Josselin Beaumont was sent to assassinate an African dictator, but as he set out on...
Based on the novel written by Raf Vallet, Death of a Corrupt Man (Mort d'un pourri in the original) is a...
When men, even unknowingly, are to meet one day, whatever may befall each, whatever the diverging paths, on the...
What does it take for an audience to identify with an action movie hero? There are some generally accepted tricks of the trade that probably go back...
When James Cameron made The Terminator in 1984, he included as a sort of nod to his own reference points in making the film a nightclub named ‘Tech Noir.’
That is no country for old men. The young In one another’s arms, birds in the trees...
After the success of *The Exorcist,* director William Friedkin teamed up with *The Wild Bunch* screenwriter Walon Green for the groundbreaking *Sorcerer*
Tim Pelan examines Mike Hodges's classic 1972 British crime movie, 'Get Carter'
Cinematographer Karim Hussain csc's appreciation of the Louma Crane
In 1976, famed comic and genre paperback artist Roy Krenkel turned his talents toward the myths and monuments of antiquity.
A glimpse into the story behind history's dirtiest comic books
It might have been the insomnia that sparked it all. Legendary Belgian cartoonist and illustrator François Schuiten recalls that he couldn’t sleep when...
Writer and film critic Sean Witzke introduces readers to the glamorously unsettling world of the fashion horror genre.
Trying to catch a break from all the Star Wars hype, in the spring of 1977, George Lucas was resting on a Hawaiian beach, building sand castles with ...
Published in January 1973, George V. Higgins’ crime novel The Friends of Eddie Coyle was well received by critics and the public, featuring a story ...
Few films permeate the gestalt consciousness like Star Wars (“I am your father”, “Use the Force”…
What words would YOU use to describe art that is indescribable? It’s a challenge! In my biography of Paul Lehr (2009) I wrote that he was among the...
An essay celebration of renowned sci-fi artist Richard Powers and the surrealist wonder of the fFlar universe.
The legendary director Robert Altman was given an Academy Honorary Award in 2006, “in recognition of a career that has repeatedly reinvented...
NeoText takes a look at the once-lost Hungarian comic strip Jucika by Pál Pusztai!
An appreciation for the startling black and white artwork of the late Argentinian artist Alberto Breccia.
A treat for film lovers and art admirers alike -- a gallery of British artist Tom Chantrell's film poster art!
A celebration of the sorely under-appreciated colorist, Lynn Varley.
Bridging the narrow divide between pop music, punk attitude, and art, artist Jamie Hewlett is a force to be recognized.
NeoText takes the time to appreciate cartoonist and activist Jackie Ormes, creator and artist behind "Torchy Brown" and "Patty-Jo and Ginger"
Celebrating the extensive career of comic artist Frank Thorne, who has died at the age of 90.
On its 25th anniversary, NeoText offers an discussion of British pop music of the 1990s and the soundtrack curation of the 1996 film 'Trainspotting'
In appreciation of British "Button Man" artist Arthur Ranson, whose career has gone unsung for far too long.
Writer, inker, colorist, and penciller Colleen Doran has set the comics world on fire for decades..and it's time more people knew her name.
The early years of Marvel Comics saw some of the best lettering comics has ever seen. It's time to give credit to the men behind the sound effects.
While the genre officially died in the 1970s, romance comics are back and have evolved to be stronger than ever.
Before his iconic work with the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man, John Romita Sr. was breaking hearts in romance comics!
With many children's comics available across the market, few tap into the joyful mind of a child like Kiyohiko Azuma's Yotsuba&!
An appreciation of the extensive and incredibly beautiful career of artist Denys Cowan.
Part two of NeoText's interview with the incomparable comics creator Eddie Campbell.
An interview with the incomparable comics creator Eddie Campbell.
With comic book movies in high demand by audiences, perhaps the best one to date isn't a comic book at all, but instead, Mad Max: Fury Road.
Despite a reputation of emotionally intense titles, Watchmen creator Alan Moore's career is far funnier than audiences give him credit for
Exploring the links between Tove Jansson's life and as queer woman and the themes of her comic, The Moomins.
Honoring the memory of artist Steve Lightle, who's art defined superheroes for an entire generation.
A retrospective on the laid back and exceptionally classic art of Darwyn Cooke.
With 2020 coming to a close, it's time to take a look back on this year and pay homage to the incredible creators we've lost along the way.
With pin up models donning the shortest version of the jolly red suit for over 100 years, it's time to ask some questions and offer a hearty thank you
A reflection of Hugo Pratt's cartooning career on the 75th anniversary of his first comics, Asso di Picche
From 'The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl' to 'Dracula, MotherF**ker!', comic artist Erica Henderson is certainly a force to be celebrated.
You can keep your White Christmas and Holiday Inn!
NeoText discusses the impact and legacy of the late Heavy Metal artist and legendary creator Richard Corben
Kent Williams is a name that has become synonymous with 'Havok and Wolverine: Meltdown', but for many readers there's a whole new world of art to explore..
Sonny and Biddy, the incredible designers behind the team of We Buy Your Kids, sit down with NeoText.
An appreciation of the late Judge Dredd co-creator and all-around art legend Carlos Ezquerra.
With his new novel XX on the shelves now, NeoText sits down to appreciate the eclectic career of designer and novelist Rian Hughes.
For an entire generation of comic readers, few things are as weird, touching, and satisfying as the art and storytelling of Sam Kieth.
In honor of Veteran's Day, NeoText takes a look back at the influence and evolution of American war comics throughout the century.
A boldly satisfying combination of chaotic line work and velvety paints, artist Simon Bisley has been reinventing comic art for decades.
When it comes to the best "Walking Dead" title, there's no doubt that Lester Fenton and the Walking Dead by Kyle Baker takes the cake!
Exploring the ever-green and ever-perky sexploitative pulp art of Italian comics artist Emanuele Taglietti.
With Halloween just around the corner, NeoText explores the versatility, humor, and perfectly grotesque visuals of British horror comics.
An essay exploring the ways in which the Alien movie franchise exposes the horrors of the working class.
With Halloween just around the corner, there is no better time to pay homage to the master of horror manga: Junji Ito
A look into the history behind lesbian and bisexual themes in mid-century pulp fiction paperbacks.
With Italian horror having slipped through the cracks for many comic fans, it's time to get introduced to the absurd and ghoulishly fantastic Dylan Dog.
An appreciation for Rebellion Publishing's mistress of horror comics: Shirley Bellwood.
An interview and career retrospective with acclaimed storyteller and artist Dave McKean.
With an artistic experience spanning the spa between cartoons and comics and everywhere in between, Alex Toth's career is certainly nothing to scoff at!
With today marking 30 amazing years of the Judge Dredd Megazine, it's time to look back and appreciate the never-were publications that made that possible.
Artist and writer Nick Abadzis sits down to rehash the beginnings of both his career and his highly under-recognized British comic strip, Hugo Tate.
A gallery and brief overview of Joe Kubert’s seminal message “Make War No More” found in DC’s War Comics of the 1960’s and 70’s.
An analysis of the themes surrounding gender, sexuality, nature, and enlightenment in Alejandro Jodorowsky's seminal 1973 film, The Holy Mountain.
An explanation behind the delightfully unlikely origins of Jack Kirby’s Fourth World Saga
A retrospective interview with award-winning science fiction author David Gerrold
Chloe Maveal sits down with artist Jim Mahfood for an interview about his career, cultural influences, and 'Sorcerers'.