Trevor Van As
@trevorvanas.bsky.social
Comics, movies, chess, and other geeky stuff. I run howtolovecomics.com
I need to start watching Ultraman again.
he last series I was fully invested in was Ultraman Z.
I watched a few episodes of Trigger but apart from a killer open song, it wasn't my jam.
he last series I was fully invested in was Ultraman Z.
I watched a few episodes of Trigger but apart from a killer open song, it wasn't my jam.
November 13, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I need to start watching Ultraman again.
he last series I was fully invested in was Ultraman Z.
I watched a few episodes of Trigger but apart from a killer open song, it wasn't my jam.
he last series I was fully invested in was Ultraman Z.
I watched a few episodes of Trigger but apart from a killer open song, it wasn't my jam.
Some of this week's (31/10) music releases I've enjoyed so far:
November 1, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Some of this week's (31/10) music releases I've enjoyed so far:
I pretty much want to start 2026 with a bang while not running myself ragged.
FYI, the website's post output is slowing down between now and the end of the year.
This is intentional so I can build a buffer of posts covering a variety of topics in the new year.
This is intentional so I can build a buffer of posts covering a variety of topics in the new year.
October 27, 2025 at 6:33 AM
I pretty much want to start 2026 with a bang while not running myself ragged.
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FYI, the website's post output is slowing down between now and the end of the year.
This is intentional so I can build a buffer of posts covering a variety of topics in the new year.
This is intentional so I can build a buffer of posts covering a variety of topics in the new year.
October 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM
FYI, the website's post output is slowing down between now and the end of the year.
This is intentional so I can build a buffer of posts covering a variety of topics in the new year.
This is intentional so I can build a buffer of posts covering a variety of topics in the new year.
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
October 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
"Friends" is a beloved American sitcom that aired from 1994 to 2004, following six young adults—Rachel, Ross, Monica, Chandler, Joey, and Phoebe—living in New York City. The show explores their friendships, romances, careers, and personal growth over ten seasons.
Well, this is unexpected.
Netflix Orders Series Adaptation of Charles Burns’ ‘Black Hole’ Graphic Novel, New Regency to Co-Produce
In a competitive situation, Netflix has given a straight-to-series order to an adaptation of the Charles Burns graphic novels "Black Hole"
variety.com
October 23, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Well, this is unexpected.
This week's music releases I've enjoyed so far.
October 18, 2025 at 12:48 AM
This week's music releases I've enjoyed so far.
I'd forgotten how dumb the logic in Final Destination 2 is
October 17, 2025 at 9:47 AM
I'd forgotten how dumb the logic in Final Destination 2 is
Re: the Humanoids bankruptcy news.
There's probably a big chunk of their backlist that will never be reprinted in English again.
I'm also curious where the big stuff (eg The Incal and the like) land. My guess is Dark Horse.
There's probably a big chunk of their backlist that will never be reprinted in English again.
I'm also curious where the big stuff (eg The Incal and the like) land. My guess is Dark Horse.
October 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Re: the Humanoids bankruptcy news.
There's probably a big chunk of their backlist that will never be reprinted in English again.
I'm also curious where the big stuff (eg The Incal and the like) land. My guess is Dark Horse.
There's probably a big chunk of their backlist that will never be reprinted in English again.
I'm also curious where the big stuff (eg The Incal and the like) land. My guess is Dark Horse.
Well, I guess I don't have to write that planned Incal/Metabarons guide any more.
Humanoids, the US arm of the famed French publisher, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with less than $50,000 in assets
Humanoids files for Chapter 7 bankruptcy
Humanoids, the US arm of the famed French publisher, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy with less than $50,000 in assets
www.comicsbeat.com
October 16, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Well, I guess I don't have to write that planned Incal/Metabarons guide any more.
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"I’m selling movies, yes. But if I can do it with art, with beauty, in a way that reaches people and touches them... that’s what makes me happy." - Drew Struzan
October 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
"I’m selling movies, yes. But if I can do it with art, with beauty, in a way that reaches people and touches them... that’s what makes me happy." - Drew Struzan
That's impressive for Marvel, who have a track record of running concepts well past their use-by date.
Buckley says Hickman was impressed when Dan Buckley told him that the Ultimate line would end after the 2 year story that Hickman pitched. "You'll be able to digest it, and pass it on..."
#MarvelComics #NYCC #NYCC2025 #NextBigThing
#MarvelComics #NYCC #NYCC2025 #NextBigThing
Confirmed: the Ultimate line is coming to an end in 2026. "It's the end of the Ultimate Universe. You think we're joking, but we're not."
#MarvelComics #NYCC #NYCC2025 #NextBigThing
#MarvelComics #NYCC #NYCC2025 #NextBigThing
October 11, 2025 at 8:07 PM
That's impressive for Marvel, who have a track record of running concepts well past their use-by date.
Dear Bluesky, it's okay to not have a strong opinion on everything.
October 10, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Dear Bluesky, it's okay to not have a strong opinion on everything.
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14 new comics have been added to our Best Horror comics list just in time for the spooky season 🎃
The 59 Best Horror Comics You Should Read
Discover the 59 best horror comics this spooky season. This list covers a broad range of horror sub-genres for plenty of frightening reads.
www.howtolovecomics.com
October 5, 2025 at 5:05 PM
14 new comics have been added to our Best Horror comics list just in time for the spooky season 🎃
Comics media need to find a better balance at catering for the reader's tastes and being tastemakers.
Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?
October 5, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Comics media need to find a better balance at catering for the reader's tastes and being tastemakers.
Creators should stop using the term "OC" when talking about their characters and creations. It's an insular term that does a disservice to your creations.
Anyone have a particularly hot comic take?
October 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Creators should stop using the term "OC" when talking about their characters and creations. It's an insular term that does a disservice to your creations.
Hopefully my "build-your-own-sandwich" analogy in the "How to read Age of Revelation" section makes sense!
Do you want to read the X-Men's latest dystopian future? Start with X-Men: Age of Revelation Overture #1 (out today) and then dive into any of the supplemental series that appeal to you.
X-Men: Age of Revelation Reading Order Guide
Learn how to read the X-Men's latest dystopian future with this X-Men: Age of Revelation reading order guide.
www.howtolovecomics.com
October 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Hopefully my "build-your-own-sandwich" analogy in the "How to read Age of Revelation" section makes sense!
Pitchfork is the master of the list that's both mostly good but has just enough to outrage people with their placements.
Presenting the 100 best rap albums of all time
The 100 Best Rap Albums of All Time
We rank the most essential and influential albums of this quintessentially American art form.
pitchfork.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Pitchfork is the master of the list that's both mostly good but has just enough to outrage people with their placements.
It's back! Go check out the ShortBox Comics Fair for heaps of awesome comics.
📢 The @shortboxcomicsfair.bsky.social is back for 2025, bigger than ever! Find out all about it.
ShortBox Comics Fair 2025: Discover Your New Favourite Cartoonists
The ShortBox Comics Fair is back for 2025, bigger than ever. Find out all about it.
www.howtolovecomics.com
October 1, 2025 at 11:21 AM
It's back! Go check out the ShortBox Comics Fair for heaps of awesome comics.
I don't normally ask this, but could you please share far and wide. This massive guide took me 3 weeks to do and derailed the rest of the site's post output in the process.
Here's a breakdown of the comic book references in the new Spider-Man Magic: The Gathering set. #MTG
Breaking Down The Comics References In The Magic: The Gathering Spider-Man Set
Here's a breakdown of the comic book references of the new Spider-Man Magic the Gathering set.
www.howtolovecomics.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:27 PM
I don't normally ask this, but could you please share far and wide. This massive guide took me 3 weeks to do and derailed the rest of the site's post output in the process.
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
Uh oh...
Uh oh...
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 AM
You've been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who's coming to save you?
Uh oh...
Uh oh...
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Reminder: It's never too late to start reading comics.
August 22, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Reminder: It's never too late to start reading comics.
Are we on Team Brenda or Team Cobina?
August 13, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Are we on Team Brenda or Team Cobina?
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Looking for a comprehensive guide to all things Rogue Trooper, and where to start reading the comics? @trevorvanas.bsky.social over at @howtolovecomics.com has you covered! 🪖 🎒 🔫 www.howtolovecomics.com/2025/08/10/h...
How To Read Rogue Trooper Comics
Find out how to start reading the long-running military science fiction comic before the movie arrives.
www.howtolovecomics.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Looking for a comprehensive guide to all things Rogue Trooper, and where to start reading the comics? @trevorvanas.bsky.social over at @howtolovecomics.com has you covered! 🪖 🎒 🔫 www.howtolovecomics.com/2025/08/10/h...