How sausage is made: Links, links, links!

Hey there, ho there, settle down there!

Things are running a little tight today, but I didn’t want to put the brakes on the momentum of four (count ’em, FOUR) posts in a row, so here are some links that caught my eye and should catch your attention. Links are go!

And just like that, it’s a wrap for The Rack. After four years, writer Kevin Church and artist Benjamin Birdie have brought their webcomic to a close and I, for one, am sorry to see it go. The Rack has been something special; go read it from the beginning, and while you’re at it, why don’t you throw some money at the boys?

Speaking of webcomics, the monstrously talented Jeff Parker and artist Erika Moen have launched Bucko with a three page-intro, and if I were you I’d jump on that right now.

February is Black History Month, and I can’t think of anyone better to talk about black history and comics than David Brothers. Go read his thoughtful essay on his own experience as a comic book reader, which also serves as the introduction to a month-long series celebrating Black History Month.

Finally, a reason to go to Taco Bell.

And finally-finally, don’t forget today is the deadline to get your reviews in for this month’s Great Caesar’s Movie Club!