By Drew Grant 11/14/12 4:51pm

cultural criticism

Here comes Honey Boo Boo! (Bluewater Productions)

Honey Boo Boo Comic Book Intends ‘Not to Educate Society’

There is probably not a human being on this earth who believes that Honey Boo Boo is being given a healthy amount of attention with her TV show and constant face-slapping, president-endorsing appearances on the late-night circuit. We know, deep in our bones, or hearts, or whatever, that the blonde pageant star has another 6½ minutes left–at most–on the Andy Warhol clock. But is it really necessary to make a whole comic book about her upcoming irrelevance?

Bluewater Productions, the graphic novel version of TMZ.com, which has brought you stories on politicians, princes and Kardashians, thinks so. But even it is having a hard time defending its position. Read More

By The Editors 10/08/10 8:36pm

Slideshow

Yes, You Can Hook Up at New York Comic Con

This weekend, the nerds are all in town for the New York Comic Convention. To mark the occasion, we went through last year’s photos to give you some idea of the fashions that may be on display this year, should you be inclined to gawk.

We also included some costume-specific pick-up lines, because you never Read More