Wizard #74: Andi WatsonOctober 1997 (on sale date: August 1997)
Andi Watson, creator of Skeleton Key, was the interview subject for the final installment of "Palmer's Picks" in Wizard magazine.
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Wizard #74: Andi Watson
Wizard #73: Ed BrubakerSeptember 1997 (on sale date: July 1997)
The penultimate "Palmer's Picks" featured cartoonist Ed Brubaker and his autobio and fiction comics including Lowlife, At The Seams, and Detour.
Wizard #72: Peter KuperAugust 1997 (on sale date: June 1997)
Famed magazine illustrator and master of silent comics Peter Kuper was interviewed for Wizard in the summer of '97 to discuss several of his graphic novels.
Wizard #71: Gary Spencer MillidgeJuly 1997 (on sale date: May 1997)
The critically-acclaimed comic Strangehaven and creator Gary Spencer Millidge were the subject of Palmer's Picks in the summer of '97.
Wizard #70: Frank ChoJune 1997 (on sale date: April 1997)
Cartoonist Frank Cho was interviewed in 1997, back when his popular Liberty Meadows got its start as a newspaper comic strip.
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.
Wizard #68: Jon LewisApril 1997 (on sale date: February 1997)
True Swamp creator Jon Lewis embarked on a new comic book series, Spectacles, in 1997 and got some coverage in Wizard Magazine to mark the occasion.
Wizard #67: Linda MedleyMarch 1997 (on sale date: January 1997)
Linda Medley was interviewed for Palmer's Picks when she began her fairy tale comic book Castle Waiting.
Wizard #66: Joe ChiappettaFebruary 1997 (on sale date: December 1996)
Autobio comic book innovator Joe Chiappetta talked about his new Silly Daddy storyline "A Death In The Family" for Palmer's Picks.
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.
Wizard #64: Megan KelsoDecember 1996 (on sale date: October 1996)
Megan Kelso and her self-published one-woman anthology series Girlhero were the focus of Palmer's Picks in the fall of 1996.
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.
Wizard #61: Dave CooperSeptember 1996 (on sale date: July 1996)
Dave Cooper talked about his serialized graphic novel Crumple in his Palmer's Picks interview.
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.
Wizard #59: Brian Michael BendisAugust 1996 (on sale date: June 1996)
Brian Michael Bendis was interviewed for Palmer's Picks to promote his indy crime comics years before he redefined mainstream superhero comics.
Wizard #58: Top 10June 1996 (on sale date: April 1996)
Wizard's unofficial small press issue featured a special Palmer's Picks rundown of Ten Small Press Books You Should Own: Hate, Eightball, Dirty Plotte, and more!
Wizard #57: Rick VeitchMay 1996 (on sale date: March 1996)
The second Palmer's Picks on Rick Veitch focused on the "Crypto Zoo" story from his Rare Bit Fiends series of dream comics.
Wizard #56: Jay StephensApril 1996 (on sale date February 1996)
The second Palmer's Picks spotlight on Jay Stephens coincided with the launch of his two new comics, The Land of Nod and Atomic City Tales.
Wizard #55: Bob FingermanMarch 1996 (on sale date: January 1996)
Cult-favorite series Minimum Wage and creator Bob Fingerman were featured in early 1996.
Wizard #54: Rob WaltonFebruary 1996 (on sale date: December 1995)
Cartoonist Rob Walton discussed his self-published Ragmop in an interview for Palmer's Picks.
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.
Wizard #52: Strange AttractorsDecember 1995 (on sale date: October 1995)
The obscure self-published series Strange Attractors got a full-length Palmer's Picks column near the end of its run.
Wizard #51: Harvey Pekar &
Joyce BrabnerNovember 1995 (on sale date: September 1995)
Legendary American Splendor writer Harvey Pekar was the subject of a Palmer's Picks column along with his wife Joyce Brabner.
Wizard #50: Small Press Expo 1995October 1995 (on sale date: August 1995)
Palmer's Picks hit the road for the Small Press Expo for Wizard's fiftieth issue.
Evolution of a Logo
Learn how the logo for Palmer's Picks changed over the course of the column's lifespan in Wizard and check out some behind-the-scenes sketches.
Wizard #49: Chris WareSeptember 1995 (on sale date: July 1995)
Chris Ware was interviewed for "Palmer's Picks" as he began serializing Jimmy Corrigan in the pages of Acme Novelty Library.
Wizard #48: Charles BurnsAugust 1995 (on sale date: June 1995)
My interview with Charles Burns was featured in "Palmer's Picks" when he began his landmark series Black Hole in 1995.
Wizard #47: Eddie CampbellJuly 1995 (on sale date: May 1995)
My second profile of Eddie Campbell featured an interview with the legendary creator on his newly-launched Bacchus comic.
Wizard #46: Adrian TomineJune 1995 (on sale date: April 1995)
My interview with Optic Nerve creator Adrian Tomine appeared just as he was taking his minicomic to Drawn & Quarterly as a full-size comic.
Wizard #45: Don SimpsonMay 1995 (on sale date: March 1995)
Dandy Don's superhero parody series Bizarre Heroes was featured in Palmer's Picks in early 1995.
Wizard #44: Rob SchrabApril 1995 (on sale date: February 1995)
Fan-favorite comic series Scud: The Disposable Assassin was the subject of Palmer's Picks in 1995, long before its creator Rob Schrab made the jump to Hollywood.
Wizard #43: David MazzucchelliMarch 1995 (on sale date: January 1995)
Legendary cartoonist David Mazzucchelli on his anthology series Rubber Blanket and the joys of two-color comics.
Wizard #42: Very VickyFebruary 1995 (on sale date: December 1994)
Self-published '90s comic Very Vicky was profiled in "Palmer's Picks" along with its creators Jana Christy and John Mitchell.
Wizard #41: The Picks of ’94January 1995 (on sale date: November 1994)
Relive the heyday of alternative comics as I recap the best of 1994.
Wizard #40: Paul PopeDecember 1994 (on sale date: October 1994)
The prolific Paul Pope was the subject of my first proper interview for "Palmer's Picks."
Wizard #39: Terry MooreNovember 1994 (on sale date: September 1994)
Strangers In Paradise creator Terry Moore was profiled in Palmer's Picks as he was launching his influential self-published comic.
Wizard #38: Steve BissetteOctober 1994 (on sale date: August 1994)
Horror master Steve Bissette's sorely-missed dinosaur comic Tyrant was the subject of Palmer's Picks in the fall of '94.
Wizard #37: Jay StephensSeptember 1994 (on sale date: July 1994)
The first of two full-length "Palmer's Picks" focusing on the imaginative worlds of Canadian cartoonist Jay Stephens.
Wizard #36: Jim WoodringAugust 1994 (on sale date: June 1994)
Delve into the dreamscapes of Jim Woodring with a revisit of my "Palmer's Picks" about his Frank comics.
Wizard #35: Teri S. WoodJuly 1994 (on sale date: May 1994)
There were quite a few self-published comics in the '90s. Teri S. Wood's science fiction series Wandering Star was one of the few to get a "Palmer's Picks" profile.
Wizard #34: Marshal LawJune 1994 (on sale date: April 1994)
Brutal superhero parody Marshal Law got the "Palmer's Picks" treatment, the only time I broke format to focus on a character instead of a single writer or artist.
Wizard #32 & #33: MinicomicsApril & May 1994 (on sale dates: February & March 1994)
My look at some standout minicomics of the '90s was spread over two issues of Wizard, and there still wasn't room for all the good ones.
Wizard #31: Chester BrownMarch 1994 (on sale date: January 1994)
A great example of perfect timing: this column about Chester Brown's Yummy Fur was published in 1994, right as the influential series ended.
Wizard #30: Peter BaggeFebruary 1994 (on sale date: December 1993)
Grab your flannel shirt, crank up some Seattle grunge, and read my profile of Peter Bagge's Hate from 1994.
Wizard #29: Dan ClowesJanuary 1994 (on sale date: November 1993)
My "Palmer's Picks" about Daniel Clowes' Eightball: magazine column or college essay? You be the judge!
Wizard #28: Colleen DoranDecember 1993 (on sale date: October 1993)
The most controversial "Palmer's Picks" ever! Read about all of the trouble surrounding my profile of Colleen Doran and A Distant Soil.
Wizard #27: Jeff SmithNovember 1993 (on sale date: September 1993)
Jeff Smith's Bone was profiled in "Palmer's Picks" way back in the fall of 1993, when it was just a black and white comic book.
Wizard #26: James A. OwenOctober 1993 (on sale date: August 1993)
Self-publisher James A. Owen and his fantasy series Starchild was the subject of the twentieth installment of "Palmer's Picks."
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).
Wizard #24: Los Bros HernandezAugust 1993 (on sale date: June 1993)
Wizard turned two years old and I profiled two of the world's greatest cartoonists in my overview of the iconic Love and Rockets from the summer of '93.
Wizard #23: Paul ChadwickJuly 1993 (on sale date: May 1993)
Paul Chadwick's Concrete was the subject of a "Palmer's Picks" column, but what happens when you lose interest in a comic you used to like?
Wizard #22: Larry MarderJune 1993 (on sale date: April 1993)
Larry Marder's Tales of the Beanworld is a most peculiar comic book experience, but my "Palmer's Picks" about it had a decidedly peculiar opening line.
Wizard #21: Mike AllredMay 1993 (on sale date: March 1993)
The early work of Madman creator Mike Allred was the topic of the day for "Palmer's Picks" in the spring of 1993, and now you can experience it again!
Wizard #20: Scott McCloudApril 1993 (on sale date: February 1993)
I profiled Underrstanding Comics author Scott McCloud before his landmark book. Delve into his early work with a revisit of my original "Palmer's Picks."
Wizard #19: Rick VeitchMarch 1993 (on sale date: January 1993)
"Palmer's Picks" focused on legendary comics creator Rick Veitch and his King Hell Heroica books Bratpack and The Maximortal in early 1993.
Wizard #18: Ted McKeeverFebruary 1993 (on sale date: December 1992)
Underappreciated genius Ted McKeever was the "Palmer's Picks" in issue 18, where I examined his interconnected comics Eddy Current, Metropol, and more.
Wizard #17: Christmas 1992January 1993 (on sale date: November, 1992)
Take a look back at what might be the weirdest Christmas list ever assembled: Maus, Bone, Skin, Madman, and more in "Palmer's Picks" from winter 1992.
Wizard #16: Martin WagnerDecember 1992 (on sale date: October 1992)
Troubled self-publisher Martin Wagner, and his comic Hepcats, was the focus of my tenth "Palmer's Picks" column. Where did it all go wrong?
Wizard #15: Eddie CampbellNovember 1992 (on sale date: September 1992)
Eddie Campbell's Deadface got the "Palmer's Picks" spotlight, and now you can look back at all of the excitement just like it was '92 again.
Wizard #14: Alan MooreOctober 1992 (on sale date: August 1992)
Alan Moore, Big Numbers, From Hell, Lost Girls, glaring typos, and flatulence...all in my revisit of "Palmer's Picks" from 1992.
Wizard #13: “Weird” ComicsSeptember 1992 (on sale date: July 1992)
Relive the time I talked about Chester Brown's adults-only Yummy Fur in Wizard Magazine (along with Dan Clowes, Charles Burns and Jim Woodring).
Wizard #11 & #12: EC ComicsJuly/August 1992 (on sale dates: May/June 1992)
Back in the summer of 1992, I devoted two "Palmer's Picks" columns to EC Comics. Now you can relive the whole experience in one handy blog post!
Wizard #10: AnthologiesJune 1992 (on sale date: April 1992)
Anthology comics Raw, Taboo and Drawn & Quarterly get the spotlight in this reexamination of my fourth "Palmer's Picks" column.
Wizard #8: Humor ComicsApril 1992 (on sale date: February 1992)
A look back at my very serious examination of some seriously funny cartoonists like Peter Bagge, Drew Friedman, Doug Gray, and more.
Wizard #7: Dave SimMarch 1992 (on sale date: January 1992)
I tackle the controversial Cerebus and its equally contentious creator Dave Sim as I reexamine the second installment of "Palmer's Picks" from 1992.
Wizard #6: Neil GaimanFebruary 1992 (on sale date: December 1991)
Revisiting the very first "Palmer's Picks" column from Wizard Magazine and my essay about Neil Gaiman's iconic Sandman series.
The Origins of “Palmer’s Picks”
So how did "Palmer's Picks" get started? The short answer is that I was in the right place at the right time. Want the longer version? Keep reading.
What is “Palmer’s Picks”?
The return of "Palmer's Picks!" The old alternative/indy comics column from Wizard is back with a brief history of how it all began and a mission statement.