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Blair Butler, comic book expert, reviews comic books, graphic novels, and other news in the world of the inked page.

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Absolute Promethea and Martha Washington Comics »

Blair Butler brings in a new season of comics with her picks for absolute editions of comic series, like 'Absolute Promethea' and 'Life and Times of Martha Washington.' October 26, 2009

DC Comic's Geoff Johns & Quiet Classic Re-releases »

Blair Butler talks to DC Comics writer Geoff Johns on his work in Infinite Crisis, Green Lantern: Rebirth and more. She also takes note of her top three comic classics back in print, like Cla$$war, Gotham Central and Essex County. September 21, 2009

Mouse Guard, Unknown Soldier, Pax Romana Comics »

Comic-Con may be over, but Blair Butler lets us know that the comic books will keep on coming. This time, she talks about five new issues to keep your eye on, like Mouse Guard: Winter 1152, Unknown Soldier: Haunted House, Secret Six: Unhinged and Pax Romana. August 18, 2009

Graphic Novel 'Asterios Polyp' Review »

Blair Butler explains why David Mazzucchelli's graphic novel, Asterios Polyp, is the frontrunner for the Best Graphic Novel of 2009 in this last edition of Fresh Ink before she heads off to Comic-Con. July 22, 2009

Marvel Comics Exclusive News & DC's Wednesday Comics »

Blair Butler gets ready for Comic-Con with exclusive news from Marvel Comics and DC's foray into serialized newsprint with Wednesday Comics. July 16, 2009

First Look at 'Captain Swing' & 'The Sword' »

Blair Butler gives an exclusive peek at the new comic from Warren Ellis called 'Captain Swing and the Electrical Pirates of Cindery Island' and the final chapter of 'The Sword.' July 8, 2009

Fresh Ink with Resurrection, Red & Sleeper »

Blair Butler stops by Meltdown Comics with an all-new comic book countdown and exclusive news from Top Cow only from G4. July 2, 2009

'The Torch,' 'Scalped' and More Comic Reviews »

Blair Butler discusses Mike Carey's new limited series, 'The Torch,' and explains why you should read her top three new comic releases: 'The Dylan Dog Case Files,' 'Scalped' and the 'Rising Stars' Compendium. May 27, 2009

Image Comics Exclusive »

This week on Fresh Ink, Blair Butler's got breaking news from Image Comics you'll only see right here, and a countdown of three brand new graphic novels, including the comic book version of a Stephen King classic. April 14, 2009

Retro Graphic Novels »

Blair Butler reviews a gaggle of classic graphic novels including 'Runaways,' 'Wolverine: Origin' and 'Starman' Omnibus Vol. 2. March 24, 2009

Blair Butler at Wondercon, pt. 2 »

Blair Butler gives you the best in movie news from the Con by the Bay, Wondercon. She interviews Zack Snyder and McG about both of their huge blockbuster hits that are on the horizon. March 4, 2009

Blair Butler at Wondercon »

Blair Butler made her way to San Francisco to attend Wondercon for Fresh Ink and she's got a countdown of her top 4 favorite new releases and a special edition of an early work from Alan Moore. March 3, 2009

What to Buy Once a Month »

Blair Butler has a little advice for you on which comic books you need to be picking up at least once a month based on their consistently good issues. She'll talk about 'Battlefields,' 'The Sword,' 'Secret Six,' and other can't misses. February 25, 2009

Blair Butler at Comic Con, Pt. 3 »

Blair is chillin' in the NYC at Comic Con bringing back all kinds of good news about Brian Michael Bendis, Marvel Films, and more about the Scott Pilgrim adaptation. February 12, 2009

Blair Butler at Comic Con, Pt. 2 »

Blair Butler spent a couple of nerdy days in The Big Apple hanging out with Joss Whedon, David Nutter, and the creators of the trippy "Super Jail" at the NYC Comic Con. February 11, 2009

Blair Butler at Comic Con New York »

It's Comic Con Season and New York is the first of the big cities on the docket. Blair Butler did a little traveling and brings us breaking news from Todd MacFarlane, Robert Kirkman, the 'Star Trek' comic universe, and Dave Gibbons from 'Watchmen.' February 10, 2009

'Red Hulk' and 'Buffy' »

Blair Butler returns to deliver reviews of her favorite new comics like the bombastic Red Hulk, the fully adult-rated Acme Novelty Library #19, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Wolves at the Gate. January 27, 2009

'Invincible Iron Man' and 'Kramers Ergot 7' »

Blair's been reading some graphic novels y'all, and she'd like to sell you on 'The Invincible Iron Man: Volume One,' as well as the biggest comic book she's ever seen in 'Kramer's Ergot 7.' January 16, 2009

Blair Butler on 'The Spirit' »

Blair devotes an entire Fresh Ink to one of her favorite early comic characters, The Spirit. In celebration of Will Eisner's wonderful creation, and the upcoming movie, she reviews 'The Spirit: Femmes Fatales' and 'The Spirit: The Movie Visual Companion.' December 18, 2008

'The Punisher Omnibus' Comic Reviews »

In a special all-'Punisher' edition of Fresh Ink, Blaire Butler takes us through her love of Garth Ennis' masterwork via the new 'Omnibus' collection from Marvel Knight, as well as a smaller 'Punisher' collection in the new 'First to Last' novel. December 3, 2008