Andrew Firestone
Contributing since March, 2020
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Author Details
Andrew Firestone is a writer of sentences, paragraphs, chapters and words, cultural enthusiast and a hard news junkie from Allston, Massachusetts. An editor, audio engineer and evangelist of all things awesome, he's saddled with an all-consuming awe/fear of Alan Moore, so please be kind. Formerly a writer for the public interest in local government, Andy is a graduate of Lesley University and holds a bachelor's degree in English Literature. He enjoys loud music and soft music and sometimes in-between.
Industry Focus
Comic History
Indie Comics
Manga
Anime
Literature
Television
Favorite Media
Favorite Comic Series: Watchmen, The Sandman
Favorite Manga: Akira
Favorite Anime: Attack on Titan
Favorite Videogame: NieR: Automata
Favorite Author: Alan Moore
Favorite Television Show: The Wire
Latest Articles
Attack on Titan Creator's Statement on the Ending is Heartbreaking
On a trip to America, Attack on Titan mangaka Hajime Isayama decided to let his fans know how he feels about their reaction to his conclusion.
Berserk Sets Up Its Final Arc In Thrilling New Chapter
In Berserk's long-awaited new chapter, it appears the long-running tale of the Black Swordsman might finally be heading for its final battle.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Haven't Been Overshared... Yet
Given the vast catalog of Far Side panels from the strip's long run, some absolute gems are bound to fall out of circulation..but not forever.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics Starring Elephants
Gary Larson's Far Side frequently feature giant trunked pachyderms, and their magnificent foibles. Here are 10 of the funniest elephant installments.
"The Superhero Dream Is Essentially Fascism": Alan Moore Eviscerates Superheroes & Fixes Pop Culture in In-Depth Interview (Part 2)
Alan Moore sits down with Screen Rant in a wide-ranging discussion, discussing the state of modern media and his short story collection Illuminations.
"The Superhero Dream Is Essentially Fascism": Alan Moore Eviscerates Superheroes & Fixes Pop Culture in In-Depth Interview
Alan Moore sits down with Screen Rant in a wide-ranging interview, discussing superhero media and his new short story collection Illuminations.
The Walking Dead Wouldn't Have Been Possible If It Weren't for This Pioneering 1980s Zombie Comic
'80s indie title Deadworld, proved to be the template for mature zombie comic books, and its influence can be felt in Robert Kirkman's Walking Dead.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Reference Classic Cartoons
Classic cartoons were a huge influence on Gary Larson's long-running absurdist newspaper strip The Far Side. Here are the ten best references.
10 Best Horror Comic Books of All Time
The horror genre has always been essential to comic books as a medium; below are the 10 best, most intense horror series of all time.
10 Funniest Far Side Comics That Don't Use Any Words
Gary Larson's Far Side often proved the adage "Silence is Golden." Here are ten of the strip's funniest panels that do not use a single word.
10 Darkest Far Side Comics That Don't Use Any Words
Gary Larson's Far Side comics were known for their dark humor and their minimalism. Here are ten of the darkest strips that don't use a single word.
BRZRKR: Fallen Empire Brings Keanu Reeves' Immortal Warrior to a New Era
Keanu Reeves' B. returns in BRZRKR: Fallen Empire, in the sprawling tale of how the immortal warrior's love burned an ancient empire to the ground.
TMNT: The Last Ronin Video Game Is a Major Turning Point for the Franchise
The newly announced Last Ronin video game from THQ Nordic presents an interesting historical/philosophical evolution of the TMNT.
SCRAPPER's Dog-Eat-Dog Dystopia Has No Room for Puppy Love in New Preview (Exclusive)
In Image's newest spin through a dark futuristic totalitarian dystopia, super-powered mutt Scrapper and his best buddy Tank flee from the government.
Attack on Titan's True Meaning Explains All of its Best Twists
Known for its blend of horror and action, Attack on Titan’s true meaning blows every other twist of the series out of the water.
Superman's Latest Twist Was a Moral Evolution - & Now a Priest Explains Why
Jon Kent just faced off with the Injustice universe's Clark Kent, and now a priest explains how the moment evolved the idea of 'Superman.'
Goodbye, Eri Review: A Good Kind of Social Media Experiment
Chainsaw Man’s Tatsuki Fujimoto switches up gears in a heartfelt coming-of-age story of romance that hits all the right notes.
V for Vendetta Already Confirmed 1 Huge Movie Fan Theory Is 100% Correct
V for Vendetta's movie finale ends with a protest after V is able to produce and ship thousands of masks - here's how he managed it.
Keanu Reeves Deftly Slashes Through Sword & Sorcery in BRZRKR: Poetry of Madness (Review)
Keanu Reeves and the rest of the creative team manages to weave a satisfying prequel that delivers on the promise of the immortal warrior, B.
TMNT's Lost Day Special Brings The Next Generation's Dystopian Future to Life (Review)
In this newest installment from the Roninverse, Kevin Eastman and company rebuild the world of TMNT for a new generation of heroes.