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While the Writers Guild of America strike still goes through heated negotiations, TV and film fans will continue to experience a drought of original material all over media. So what is the hungry entertainment junkie to do? Why, check out some comics of course. Or how about a comic that serves as the perfect companion piece to an actual TV show. Liem checked out Heroes, Volume One.

With the success of the BloodRayne property at the burgeoning comic book publisher Digital Webbing (of the famed artist community with the same name), the company continues to pump out its own original books. Its latest is Dark 48 by Steven O'Connell, Daniel Indro, and Joel Seguin. We chatted to Steven, the book's creator, about the release.

Again, right off the heels of our interview with Frank LaPerch about his new book Eve: Vampire Diva from Arcana Comics, Thomas checked out the first issue of the new release himself. Is checking out the second issue worth your money?

With all the fuss about DC Comics' sequel to Crisis on Infinite Earths, Infinite Crisis, and all its lead-ups, spin-offs, or aftermaths, the average reader can hardly keep up. So the entire story was novelized by Greg Cox and published by Ace Books. Thomas checks it out.

Right off the heels of our recent Gear School interview with Adam Gallardo, Thomas checks out the book for himself to see if it really lives up to the expectations Adam gave us! Sit back 'cause it ain't pretty. We kid, of course.

Vampire stories are as common in comics as bread in the grocery store. So do we really need another vampire book? Frank LaPerch says hell yes! His new book, Eve: Vampire Diva from Arcana Comics hits stands in December, so JXM chatted with the man himself to discuss what makes his story different from all the rest.

With recent news that 100 Girls was picked up by Simon and Schuster, writer/creator Adam Gallardo is back this month with Dark Horse Comics' Gear School, where he finally returns to the publisher that ignited his career. We spoke with Adam to chat about the new release.

JXM officially introduces one of its firsts this month: book reviews. It's about time. We know. So why not kick it off with a classic. Kathy looks at Diana Wynne Jones' Howl's Moving Castle, the novel adapted into the critically acclaimed film with the same name by Hayao Miyazaki.

The Luna Brothers' latest series The Sword from Image Comics just hit stands this month. With their magic hands turning everything they touch to gold, JXM sat down with the brothers to find out if steel is the new gold.

With Dark Horse's recently released Buffy the Vampire Slayer Omnibus, Brian checked out Volume 1, featuring a host of comics' superstars. So what's all the fuss about this Whedon cat?

With the upcoming release of the collected first series of Arcana's Koni Waves and the Koni Waves/Demonslayer crossover on June 27, JXM checked in with the creator, Mark Poulton, about the book and the next volume, Koni Waves: Ghouls Gone Wild!

With Christmas soon coming up, what better gift idea than Arcana's 100 Girls: The First Girl, Volume 2, which is out in stores now just in time for the holiday season. Andrew checked out the collection, created by the dynamic duo of Adam Gallardo and Todd Demong, and chimed in with his thoughts.

Arcana Studio's Kade finally returns with a brand new series, Kade: Sun of Perdition, with mind-blowing new artist, Stjepan Sejic. JXM spoke with writer and creator, Sean O'Reilly, to discuss the long-awaited release.