Wizard #69: James KochalkaMay 1997 (on sale date: March 1997) Prolific cartoonist James Kochalka landed a slot in Palmer's Picks with one of his early graphic novels. Read More
Wizard #65: 1997 PreviewJanuary 1997 (on sale date: November 1996) The Palmer's Picks recap of 1996/preview of 1997 was the final year-end installment of the column. Read More
Wizard #63: Steven WeissmanNovember 1996 (on sale date: September 1996) My profile of Steven Weissman, creator of the delightful Yikes! series, helped the cartoonist score an interesting freelance gig. Read More
Wizard #60: Tom HartAugust 1996 (on sale date: June 1996) Cartoonist Tom Hart was featured in Palmer's Picks for Wizard's fifth anniversary issue. Read More
Wizard #55: Bob FingermanMarch 1996 (on sale date: January 1996) Cult-favorite series Minimum Wage and creator Bob Fingerman were featured in early 1996. Read More
Wizard #53: 1996 PreviewJanuary 1996 (on sale date: November 1995) A recap of the year 1995 in alternative comics, and a look at what was in store for 1996. Read More
Wizard #25: Tragedy Strikes PressSeptember 1993 (on sale date: July 1993) Wizard's milestone 25th issue contained my overview of short-lived Canadian publisher Tragedy Strikes Press (Pickle, Cheese Heads, Sin, Way Out Strips). Read More