R.I.P. Miss Grundy

Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Editorials,

Miss Geraldine Grundy, a longterm resident in the alternative magazine universe of Riverdale, has died following an illness that spread over several issues.

Born with a congenital condition that made her look old beyond her years, the spinster Grundy arrived in Riverdale in 1942 where she taught high school English and other subjects.

Originally quite a party gal favoring red dresses with plunging necklines, she may have toned down her lifestyle after being tricked into a date with one of her students, the mischievous Archie Andrews.

Her later years were devoted to her students and the school.

She will long be remembered for her shapeless, Amish-style retro clothing, her love of roller derby and the LPGA tour, which she reportedly followed when school was out.

Miss Grundy's passing is the first significant death in Riverdale that anyone can remember, although several residents have gone missing for a number of years. They are, however, expected to show up for the funeral.

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Weekend Reading: Breyfogle, Batman, Whedon & Wild Cards

Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Conventions, Editorials, Interviews, Reviews, Television, Independent,

Welcome to the back to school edition of Weekend Reading. Here are a few things better than homework, unless your homework includes classes at MoCCA.

Everything’s Archie: Norm Breyfogle is interviewed by Matthew Price over at NewsOK. The subject? Archie and the gang at Riverdale.

George R.R. Martin: You know what’s coming up in November, back in print after a decade? Wild Cards 1, expanded with new stuff.

Witchblade: Author Paul Bishop has a favorite Forgotten Book. It’s the Witchblade tie-in novels based on the short-lived TV series with Yancy Butler that was based on the Top Cow comic book without Yancy Butler.

Batman Under the Red Hood: SF Signal has a review of the just-released DVD.

Donald E. Westlake: Whether writing under his own name or his many pseudonyms, Westlake is one of my favorite crime-and-caper writers.

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Archie Goes Hollywood, Signs With CAA

Posted by Tom Mason Categories: Editorials,

“Welcome to CAA, Archie’s pals and gals! (See what I did there?)

Now that we’re representing you guys, let me tell you how simply wonderful it’s going to be. Did you try the vitamin water? Isn’t it amazing? Trader Joe’s. I know! On to business. First, we’re going to take you out of the comic book ghetto that you’re in and put you into the ranks of Spielberg, Lucas and Simon Cowell. Have you thought about getting the band back together, by the way? Our corn syrup industry clients have expressed interest in a modern take on “Sugar Sugar.” Anyway, we will craft a cross-platform path for you guys that’ll make Marvel’s Avengers franchise look like Bring It On 3. I’m talking movies, TV shows, YouTube videos, Craig Ferguson, iPhone apps, Archiewear at Target, and Riverdale’s Funniest Home Videos.

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