Archive - Sam's Studios

Week of 8/18/2025 Sunday Edition

Bijou Funnies #6 Review

3 hrs ago •

Week of 8/18/2025

On today's newsletter, Bob interviews more unsuspecting subjects on The Shapes, I announce a few major creative milestones, and review the first chapter…

Aug 23 •

July 2025

Week of 7/14/2025

This week, Bob investigates workplace politics on The Shapes, I bring you the latest of what I'm up to, and on Sammy the Critic, write an essay about…

Jul 19 •

Week of 7/7/2025

This week, Bob interrogates The Lucky Star employees on The Shapes, I announce a packed lineup of events this month, and have an equally packed list of…

Jul 12 •

June 2025

Week of 6/23/2025

More workplace idiosyncrasies occur on The Shapes, I give the usual updates of what I'm doing, and review the visceral graphic memoir Precious Rubbish…

Jun 28 •

Week of 6/16/2025 Sunday Edition

On this colossal Sunday edition of the Sam's Studios newsletter, I review the second issue Bruce Walther's anthology O.K. Comics and do a con report of…

Jun 22 •

Week of 6/16/2025

This week, Bob starts his first work day on The Shapes, I'm busy with markets, and review The Cartoonist Club, Raina's Telgemeier's first book in over 5…

Jun 21 •

Week of 6/9/2025

Bob takes the bus on The Shapes, I announce more events, and on Sammy the Critic, I review the Midwestern comics anthology The Rust Belt Review Volume…

Jun 14 •

Week of 6/2/2025 Sunday-Edition

Yellow Dog #21 Review (NSFW)

Jun 8 •

Week of 6/2/2025

On the return of The Shapes, Bob is back and has a job! I announce a boatload of evens on the news section, and on Sammy the Critic, I review Memoh's…

Jun 7 •

May 2025

Week of 4/28/2025`

In my last update before my hiatus, puns run amok again on The Shapes, I give the usual announcements, and review Bim Eriksson's graphic novel debut…

May 3 •

April 2025

Week of 4/21/2025 Sunday Edition

Aardvark #2 Review

Apr 27 •

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