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Andrew Firestone-Author

Andrew Firestone

Author

March, 2020
DC Comics, Marvel, Batman
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Author Details

Andrew Firestone is a writer of sentences, paragraphs, chapters and words, cultural enthusiast and a hard news junkie from Allston, Massachusetts. An editor, audio engineer and evangelist of all things awesome, he's saddled with an all-consuming awe/fear of Alan Moore, so please be kind. Formerly a writer for the public interest in local government, Andy is a graduate of Lesley University and holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature. He enjoys loud music and soft music and sometimes in-between.

Industry Focus

Comic History
Indie Comics
Manga
Anime
Literature
Television

Favorite Media

Favorite Comic Series: Watchmen, The Sandman
Favorite Manga: Akira
Favorite Anime: Attack on Titan
Favorite Videogame: NieR: Automata
Favorite Author: Alan Moore
Favorite Television Show: The Wire

Latest

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15 Best Horror Comic Books of All Time

The horror genre has always been essential to comic books as a medium; below are the 10 best, most intense horror series of all time.

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10 Far Side Punchlines That Prove Creator Gary Larson Is A Genius At Word Play

They say that brevity is the soul of wit, so here are the best plays on words that demonstrate the brilliance of single humor in The Far Side.

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Stan Lee's Original Spider-Man Stories Show How Marvel Can Overcome Superhero Fatigue

With superhero culture reeling in the grips of oversaturation, it might be time for a return to the roots of Stan Lee and Steve Ditko's Spider-Man.

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10 Hilarious Far Side Comics That Make Fun of Artists

Some say that art can be divided into highbrow and lowbrow, but in the Far Side, it's all just a joke. Here a look at the less serious side of art.

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10 Far Side Comics With Intentionally Corny Punchlines

Throughout its newspaper run, Gary Larson’s The Far Side was always a prime showcase for intentionally corny (yet still hilarious) humor.

10 Best Far Sides Westerns List
The Far Side: 10 Funniest Comics Set in the Old West

The Wild West was a lawless place full of criminals, cowboys and conflict, but classic cartoon The Far Side always saw the lighter side of things.

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Attack On Titan's Finale Perfectly Demonstrates The Series' Message

From the beginning, Attack on Titan was always about the futility of war. In the end, MAPPA managed to deliver a finale that justified its message.

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Attack on Titan Creator's Statement on the Ending is Heartbreaking

On a trip to America, Attack on Titan mangaka Hajime Isayama decided to let his fans know how he feels about their reaction to his conclusion.

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Berserk Sets Up Its Final Arc In Thrilling New Chapter

In Berserk's long-awaited new chapter, it appears the long-running tale of the Black Swordsman might finally be heading for its final battle.

Featured Image: three Far Side s -- the most evil butterfly catcher (left); the birth of wolf rock (center); a poodle tinkering with a mechanical poodle
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Haven't Been Overshared... Yet

Given the vast catalog of Far Side s from the strip's long run, some absolute gems are bound to fall out of circulation..but not forever.