Once the snarling frontman of thrash metal legends Puke Hammer, Curtis Paul is now more dad than demon, trading mosh pits for parent-teacher meetings.

A look at the comics NYC librarians enjoyed reading the most this year.

Creativity rarely follows a straight line. Whether you’re writing music, a book, or a comic, inspiration and frustration can hit at different times. Take comic book writer Justin Heggs. After writi…

There is a moment in almost every musician’s life when reality begins to compete with passion. The late-night rehearsals give way to early-morning responsibilities. The dreams of touring the world are...

True North Country Comics Podcast chats with Justin Heggs and Cam Hayden about their new graphic novel

Writer Justin Heggs and cartoonist Cam Hayden have crafted something so very human... but with ducks.

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Writer: Justin Heggs Artist: Cam Hayden Black Panel Press, April 2026 Death Metal Duck, from Canadian duo Justin Heggs and Cam Hayden, took a long time to hatch. From https://www.geeknerdnet.com/blog/...

2026 is the year of the DEATH METAL DUCK! This awesome, punk rock, duck rock graphic novel by Justin Heggs (writer) and Cam Hayden (artist) is available now! Watch and/or listen to the interview with ...

Five amazing hardcover graphic novels coming from Black Panel Press in Spring, 2026.

Five amazing hardcover graphic novels coming from Black Panel Press in Spring, 2026.