Best of the Candy: 2008's must-read posts
Before I sign off for 2008, I want to share one final list -- it's a recap of my favorite posts of the year. Here's a look at some of the blog's greatest hits, in case you missed 'em or want to relive the magic:
1. Pop Candy's Comics Crash Course -- Are you new to graphic novels but don't know where to start? What books might excite your kids? I delivered an enormous, four-part series appropriate for everyone with a curiosity about the comic-book world. It was even used in some libraries, and it makes for a handy shopping list.
- Part one: 25 essential graphic novels
- Part two: Family-friendly comics
- Part three: Must-see series
- Part four: My personal faves
2. My trip to Lebowski Fest -- There were Dudes and White Russians aplenty when I traveled to Louisville, Ky., for the annual Big Lebowski celebration.
3. Pop Candy's Twitter comic -- This one-of-a-kind project combined my Twitter entries with illustrations by Pop Candy readers.
4. My interview with Ed Asner -- It's hard to pick one favorite interview of the year, but chatting with this acting legend ranks way up there. Head to the podcast archive to hear conversations with Girl Talk, Aimee Mann, John Waters, Saul Williams, the casts of Battlestar Galactica and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia and many others.
5. San Francisco meetup with Tim Sale -- We held a huge party at the Isotope comic-book lounge with comics legend/Heroes artist Tim Sale. There were festive pint glasses! A special Pop Candy cocktail! We had a big time, and some still may be recovering.
6. Pop Candy's High-School Survival Kit -- Inspired by the blog's teen readers, I wrote a four-part series about the intersection between high school and popular culture.
- Part one: The top teen TV shows
- Part two: The best high-school movies
- Part three: Twenty-five great high-school books
- Part four: The best high-school albums
7. My ride in the Wienermobile -- I'll never look at a hot dog the same way again.
8. Reflections on ROFLCon -- One of my weirdest weekends of the year was attending a convention where Rick Astley references and a dude wearing a Tron outfit were totally normal, everyday occurances.
9. 51 Things I Miss About D.C. -- Last month I moved to New York to soak in everything the Big Apple has to offer. However, I won't forget what I left behind in my former city.
10. Pop Candy's 100 People of 2008 -- Who made the year worthwhile? Check out my annual rundown, along with interviews with Dash Shaw, Danny McBride, Kristen Schaal, Kristen Wiig and Vampire Weekend.