Talent Dialogue: Brian Clevinger & Scott Wegener
Creators of Atomic Robo from Red 5 Comics

Those who follow comics have recently found it hard to ignore the praises being lavished upon Atomic Robo, the hot new adventure title from fledgling production studio Red 5. As the title's popularity grows so does the vision for its future, and what was once a small mini-series has bloomed into a much more full bodied on-going endeavor. We spoke with Clevinger and Wegener, creators of the series, about the title's success and their plans down the road.

Talent Dialogue: Alex Grecian
Writer of Proof from Image Comics

Proof has been one of our favorite new series since it first launched a couple of months back. Chronicling Big Foot's tenure as an agent of the F.B.I., it delights with its quirky knowledge and compelling cast of characters. What once started as the topic of an unassuming party conversation has since evolved into a meticulously considered universe and circumstance. There's a lot more substance to be found in this concept than one may initially consider, and Alex Grecian has certainly tapped in to the potential of the idea. He joins us to cast a light on his hot new title and his thoughts behind its direction, as well as to share some insightful observations about comics in general. This one's a good read.

Would You Wear That In Public?
A look at presentation and design in comics today

There are quite a few people in this world who would enjoy comics if they ever spent some time reading them, but they probably never will. Why? Because so far not many publishers care enough to try to get those people's attention and interest. It's time to care.

Talent Dialogue: Nick Tapalansky & Alex Eckman-Lawn
Creative team behind Awakening from Archaia Studios Press

Archaia is one of the hottest studios working right now and Awakening has quickly taken up residence as one of their most intriguing titles. Around the time the third issue was released Newseed had the opportunity to speak with the minds responsible and gain some perspective on what they're trying to say and where things may go from here.

Newseed's Best of 2007
The obligatory end of the year retrospective

2007 was one of the best years comics have seen in quite a while. The number of must-read books coming out on smaller publishers increased dramatically, and while the superhero arena still found itself plagued by a number of high-profile failures it too went through a sort of renaissance. It was an eventful twelve months and looking back it's hard to not feel we've entered a period of positive change for the industry. It's an exciting time to be a comic reader.

Talent Dialogue: Tom Kelesides & Troy Dye
Creative team behind The Goblin Chronicles from Ape Entertainment

The Goblin Chronicles don't launch until 2008 but have already stuck their head out on Free Comic Book Day. They're going to do so again in the upcoming Fablewood anthology which is scheduled for release in January, a month before TGC make their 'official' debut. These tastes and teases have wet our appetite for more. Willing to feed this hunger are series creators Tom Kelesides and Troy Dye.

Love Scalped or Don't Pay For It
A look at the money-back guarantee offered on the great new Vertigo title

Scalped by Jason Aaron has been quietly making a name for itself in select circles. Most those who've read it have loved it. Problem is, not enough people have read it. Aaron is looking to change that and is offering a deal on the first trade paperback of the series, hoping to entice new readers to give it a shot. Newseed are big supporters of the book and plan on enticing likewise.

X-Men Messiah Complex Opening Coverage
Our perspective on the X-Men's biggest event in a decade

Marvel's merry mutants haven't had their best run these recent years. They went through a whole medley of transitions, most of which left their playing field just as confusing as before. Whether it was switching around creative talent or revamping the character lineups of the books, the X titles were anything but consistent. Then came House of M which should have led to a more streamlined and focused environment but instead gave us six months of aimless wandering and melodrama. Since then however, the books have slowly been working to get on a common path and the future of the franchise is starting to look very promising. Giving this resurgence a riotous kick start will be the first proper mutant crossover event in over a decade, Messiah Complex. Be excited.

On the Horizon: Fablewood
Previews and an inside look with editor William Ward

There are things monthly floppy releases just don't give you enough of. Certain genres, unconventional styles, and lesser known creators simply don't get the voice they deserve. Sometimes it becomes necessary to turn to other collections and printings to get certain fixes, something which the Flight anthologies have garnered increasing success and acclaim doing. Joining the effort early next year is Fablewood; an anthology from Ape Entertainment focusing on the realm of fantasy in the comic medium. Previews show this thing to be looking very impressive and giving up his time to further convince us is editor William Ward.