When I first set about making comics about science and skepticism, the goal was deceivingly straightforward: Draw comics about science. In execution, the exercise is still, nearly two years later, a grueling, learning experience. In looking for guidance on how to concisely explain ideas in comic narrative, I often turned to the works of British cartoonist Darryl Cunningham. No doubt, many of you a... »
We’ve all heard the term bandied about in the media, but what the frack is “fracking,” and why is it controversial? British artist Darryl Cunningham uses cartoons to clearly explain issues of science and pseudoscience (many of these comics are collected in his newest book, Science Tales: Lies, Hoaxes and Scams). Update: Darryl says that a US/Canada edition of Science Tales will b... »
Power Girl. Get back to me when you’re done laughing. For those that don’t follow the quagmire that is DC Comics continuity, Power Girl is basically a version of Supergirl for whom the entire structure of existence was rebuilt so that her remarkable assets could grace the pages more often. What are those assets? Well basically, in the place where Supergirl wore a big ‘S’ l... »
Superspeed is a popular superpower but it comes with some challenges when rationalizing the physics behind it: friction at supersonic speeds would tear a human’s face off, accelerating and stopping would require impossible traction, a stray pebble in the air would rip through them like a bullet, staying on the ground when running on hilly terrain would be impossible… the list goes on. ... »
