Closing out the week...

Today sees the addition of Elliott Serrano to the site. His column, COMIC CULTURE WARRIOR, opens up by discussing Stephen Colbert's run for President.

Also, Vince Moore concludes his powerful series on race and comics, "40 Acres and a Mule of My Own."

You don't want to miss either of these things. Honest.

/Mason

This bit of PR went out this morning:

COLUMNIST ELLIOTT SERRANO JOINS THE COMICS WAITING ROOM!

The Comic Culture Warrior is the Latest Addition to the Comics Columnist Community!

TEMPE, AZ, Friday, November 9, 2007-

The Comics Waiting Room (www.comicswaitingroom.com) is proud to announce the addition of columnist Elliott Serrano to the site. Serrano will be writing his column “COMIC CULTURE WARRIOR” for the site and exploring not only the contents between the covers of our favorite hobby, but also the trends, foibles, and general oddities of geek culture. With his sharp wit and observational skills, he’ll bring new and entertaining insights to light and keep readers smiling along the way.

“COMIC CULTURE WARRIOR” will appear on Fridays on a bi-weekly schedule, and the column will be archived at www.comicswaitingroom.com/ccw.html so that anyone who has missed an installment can easily catch up.

Comics Waiting Room owner and Editor-in-Chief Marc Mason had this to say about the addition of Serrano to the site: “I had the pleasure of getting to know Elliott at San Diego this year, so I’m excited to bring him onboard the site. It wasn’t easy; everywhere we went, he was swarmed by wide-eyed young girls entranced by his dreamy looks and geek glasses, so I wasn’t sure we’d be able to pull this off. Fortunately, his recent vow of celibacy has finally taken hold and he’s ready to put that nonsense behind him and do some writing. It should be a lot of fun, as long as he can stay focused and out of the clubs.”

About The Comics Waiting Room:
Established by Marc Mason in July 2006, after working for a number of other comics-related websites, The Comics Waiting Room has consistently added new content five to six days a week. The site offers reviews of comics, graphic novels, and media, as well as occasional media and entertainment features. After producing 99.9% of the content himself in the first year, the second year has seen the addition of four new columnists to the site, with more to come!

Contact: Marc Mason
marc@comicswaitingroom.com

Two for Thursday! Vince is running a bit late, and we have another new columnist in the pipeline, but first, new reviews!

First, Fred Chao's JOHNNY HIRO returns, and that's a damned good thing.

Then, a look at Mike Dubisch's E.C. homage, WEIRDLING.

Saddle up and click away!

/Mason

Wednesday...

So yesterday I wasn't able to do any site updates, thanks to a schedule that just buried me. So today you get *3* new things to read! Ain't I sweet?

First up is the newest installment of JESS KNOWS BEST! This time around, Jess offers helpful hints about bubblegum and getting super powers!

Next comes a brand new FULL BLEED! This week, Matt remembers when 22 pages really was 22 pages, and when trades were actually something special.

Finally, a review by yours truly of the Luna Brothers' new series, THE SWORD.

Whew! Whatcha waiting for? Go do some readin'!

/Mason

Manga Monday! This week, a look at all three volumes of the cat-centric FREE COLLARS KINGDOM.

It didn't exactly make me want to lick my paws.

/Mason