Countdown To Inside Pulse V3 – Comics Nexus

Who Are The Comics Nexus?

Daron Kappauff (Head Editor) – Armed with nearly twenty years of comic knowledge, a degree in English Literature & Writing, and the uncanny ability to make fun of himself (and others), Daron has courageously led this ragtag fugitive bunch long before the Nexus was even a shiny bauble of an idea. Although retired from regular column writing, Daron is the second (and better looking) contributor to The Ultimate Marvel Handbook, alongside Nexus veteran, Jim Trabold. Even though the two rarely see eye-to-eye (which should hardly be surprising considering Daron’s nickname of Dark Overlord), their outings are always comical and insightful, if not always rational.

Manolis Vamvounis () – Manolis joined the original staff of the Nexus to write about Indy comics and mature readers titles. In the last 4 years since then, he has mostly kept focus, and even managed a (mostly) weekly schedule as of late! Originally from sunny Greece, most of his current temperament against Civil War stems from having to live and study in Manchester UK and being without a boyfriend for the past year.
Manolis is currently the interviews and marketing editor for the Nexus, while every Tuesday and Wednesday he posts press releases, Indy news, previews, interviews and Advance Reviews for all companies through his column ‘Leave Your Spandex @t the Door”.

Tim Sheridan () – A screenwriter and advertising exec, Sheridan has been with the Nexus since it started. He graduated from Emerson College in 2003 with a BA in film production and currently lives in Connecticut. He’s been reading comics since he was old enough to enjoy the pretty pictures, and will probably do so until he dies. You can contact Tim at XOdusTWS@cox.net, he’s always eager to talk about comics and pop culture with you.

Jim Trabold (Ultimate Marvel Handbook) – Jim is like a human walking talking Marvel encyclopedia. He is always ready to answer your questions and debate Marvel issues. Along with Daron his partner and editor you never knows what’s coming next. Jim’s been reading Marvel comics for 25 years and one of the go to Marvel minds since the site started. Make sure you check him out

“Starman” Matt Morrison () – “Starman” Matt Morrison was a latecomer to comics but he has more than made up for lost time. A columnist for Fanzing until the bitter end, he has since then been with Comics Nexus as a columnist and critic of fandom culture since our first week – despite the protests of many demanding his job and head. Wherever there is a Con or a D&D game – he is there. Wherever there is an open bar and girls cosplaying Black Canary or Red Sonja – he is there much faster.”

Andy Campbell () – I am a 25-year-old graphic designer from Cleveland, Ohio, living out my “Plan B.” In my spare time, I read comics and play guitar, and write music for a progressive metal band.

Floyd Kermode () – I’m a 44 year old Australian comics fan, who never misses a copy of 2000 AD or the Judge Dredd Megazine. When not reading far too many comics, I read actual literature, teach English as a second language, work out or worry about politics. I live in Northcote in Melbourne Australia. I lived in Japan for eight years, which is where I picked up the 2000 AD habit.

James Hatton () – James Hatton has been around since the inception of the Nexus and has been all over the map. A reviewer, a news commentator, and now back to reviewer, he embodies everything that the Nexus wishes to be. Sexy, debonair, and a man of the world, his only flaw is that he’s bad with deadlines. As a webcomic writer and also a contributer to Pulse Wrestling, he’s as scattered as he is talented. With his ability to turn anything into a joke, and a high opinion of himself, James Hatton is if nothing else, a character.

Logan Scisco () – I like comics. Obviously. I don’t know any famous writers or artists. In fact, I don’t know any writers (apart from me) or artists, period. I don’t read any indie titles. I’m a shill for Batman. I’m a fanboy who’s loving Civil War, loved Identity Crisis, loved Infinite Crisis, and thinks that the resurrection of Bucky and Jason Todd are fantastic ideas. I want more spandex, more heroic poses, more evil plotting, and less gritty realism. I think Chuck Austen got an unfair press and Grant Morrison is over-rated (but still very good). I am, in short, not cool. Or cutting edge. Or even that interesting to talk to. I am, however, really good at writing dating site bio’s, so if you need one, drop me a line.

Tim Byrne () – Despite residing in the land Down Under, Tim is still astonished by the re-election of George Bush. When not following his beloved Hawthorn Hawks in the Australian Football League, he’s cheering the Australian Socceroos, wrecking marriages in his careeer as a family lawyer, and spending way too much of his disposable income on stories with pictures. Oh yeah, he’s meant to be getting married next year too

Kevin S. Mahoney () – Kevin S. Mahoney has been many things in under 30 years: a newsie, a counterman, a writer, and now an editor for ComicsNexus. Between Infrequent bouts of college (science major), he practices Kung Fu, cooks (Cajun and Italian), and reads way too many mystery novels (Parker, Tapply, Rankin, McBain, Chandler). His love of parentheticals, coffee, movies with unhappy endings, and juggling makes him as unique as the next man.

Will Cooling () – “Will Cooling is The Nexus resident Brit comic experts who pops now and again to let you yanks know how the mother country does comics. His drunken wit can also be found in the roundtable where he somehow he manages to slur his typing.”

Jeff Ritter (Columnist) – Old enough to remember actually buying comics for a quarter, Jeff has become cynical in his old age. And one day he decided to do something about it. Donning his trademark Lucha Libre mask, he battles comic book complacency and several Marvel folk who wipe their feet on continuity. Continuity is the fabric of life. Without it your sphincter would explode. Waitaminute…no, that’s regularity… Join him as he keeps Fabian Nicieza on his toes and never let’s Brian Bendis forget the Dr. Strange gaffe in Avengers Disassembled every week in “Welcome To My Nightmare”.

Tim Stevens () – Tim Stevens sits atop the comic book world like a colossus. Is he man, is he myth, is he legend? No one knows for sure. They just know to pay him homage or he will destroy their villages. You can find this icon weekly in DC News & Views and contributing to Who’s Who in the DCU. Or, if you are truly bold, you might venture into the belly of the beast, the ironically named “Garden State” that Stevens calls home.

Iain Burnside () – Iain is Scottish and drinks. He couldn’t write his own bio, and this is his punishment. You can read his reviews every week in the Anti-Nexus.

Paul Sebert () – Paul Sebert is one the veteran writers in the Comic Nexus family and has contributed to the site since 2003. He has also written for the Daily Athenaeum, Spider-Fan.org , The Pulse, and has had all of one article published in the pages Wizard’s Anime Insider. As a former news reporter, roundtable contributor, and reviewer Paul has filled many roles working for our site, but today he’s most comfortable being the main contributor to Words of Questionable Wisdom ( or as we affectionately call it WoQW.) He is also a graduate of the Perley Isaac Reed school of journalism at West Virginia University

Mathan Erhardt () – Mathan Erhardt hasn’t had sex in nearly three years, while living in Las Vegas, and if that doesn’t speak to his expertise on comic books nothing will. He digs DC, dabbles in Marvel and isn’t afraid of indie books. And he probably has too much time on his hands