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Comic Reviews: May 1993
One of the most interesting aspects of following the comic book industry is watching the emergence and development of new talent. … read more
Birdman: We drink, We Skate, We Masturbate!
We have always been very proud of the Salt Lake music scene. Recently, a new band has caught more than our usual amount of attention. … read more
Theatre: Thanatos and Jesus Mania
Was Jesus the definitive Messiah resurrected as God? Merely a wise (rabbi) teacher and idealist? Ethereal mystic? Bleeding-heart martyr? Myth or man? … read more
Comic Reviews: April 1993
Image and Valiant not to mention their dearth of quality material, recently relaunched many of its “mature readers” titles and is releasing new ones under the Vertigo imprint. … read more
Concert Reviews: April 1993
White Zombie, Gas Huffers, Decomposers and more! SLUG Archives for another round of Concert Reviews, but this time, we’re going back to April 1993. … read more
Literature: April 1993
Why is a “graphic novel” being reviewed as a book? Well, for two reasons. First, it’s about time comic books started receiving credit as a legitimate form of art. Second, in this case, the graphic novel in question is a true graphic “novel,” rather than a short story in comic book form. … read more
Movie Reviews: Dragon Inn
The latest from Hong Kong action maestro Tsui Hark is a beautiful piece of cinema that melds its diverse elements into a lightning-paced costume drama as audacious as it is entertaining. … read more
Art Space: Ballet
What? Ballet dancers in cowboy boots? You’re kidding. … read more
Comic Review: March 1993
Comic books, as a legitimate art form, have been enjoying a renaissance, especially with the development of the so-called “graphic novel.” … read more
Interview: March 1993
Recently, I had a chance to interview some members of The Candy Skins by phone—drummer John Halliday, singer Nick Cope and Karl Shale, the bass player. Listening to the tape of our conversation, I realized I couldn’t tell one from the next. … read more