Friday, June 20

Balloon & Panel: Writers must incorporate extensive superhero backstories

Comic books are everywhere – Marvel and DC Comics are mining decades of story lines for a huge slate of movies and television shows. But comics are more than a source to be mined for superhero blockbusters. Read more...

Photo: In Matt Fraction’s and David Aja’s “Hawkeye,” facets of Hawkeye’s past are revealed over time. (Courtesy of Matt Fraction and David Aja)


Sounds of LA: Deap Vally

Every year, new artists emerge, ready to be Los Angeles’ next great musical discovery, making their rounds through small club tours across the city. Inspired by the hippie enclaves of Topanga, the backyard punk scene of East Los Angeles or the coastal grunge of Venice Beach, each act has its own distinct sound. Read more...

Photo: San Fernando Valley blues rock duo Deap Vally debuted its sound in 2012 with the single, “Gonna Make My Own Money,” challenging gender stereotypes. Deap Vally will perform Sunday at the Air + Style Festival at the Rose Bowl. (Courtesy of Stevie Decanay)



Fashion Forward: Eyeglasses provide new lens to look at fashion

The fashion industry is one that constantly evolves and pushes different boundaries every day. On the personal level, the world of fashion is also open to interpretation, giving individuals a chance to reflect their personal style. Read more...

Photo: To complement her heart-shaped face, third-year anthropology student Rio James prefers to wear wide-framed sunglasses like her heart-shaped aviator sunglasses.(Aubrey Yeo/Daily Bruin senior staff)


Balloon & Panel: Format, pacing of comic panels changes perception

Comic books are everywhere – Marvel and DC Comics are mining decades of story lines for a huge slate of movies and television shows. But comics are more than a source to be mined for superhero blockbusters. Read more...

Photo: After his separation with Stan Lee in 1969, Jack Kirby created “Kamandi, The Last Boy on Earth” in which he uses a grid of five or six panels. (Courtesy of Jack Kirby)


Sounds of LA: Monogem

Every year, new artists emerge, ready to be Los Angeles’ next great musical discovery, making their rounds through small club tours across the city. Inspired by the hippie enclaves of Topanga, the backyard punk scene of East Los Angeles or the coastal grunge of Venice Beach, each act has its own distinct sound. Read more...

Photo: Jen Hirsch, half of the electro pop duo Monogem, was a contestant on the 11th season of “American Idol,” before forming the group in 2012. Monogem will perform Feb. 17 at the Bardot-Hollywood. (Courtesy of Bazille)


Urban Confections: Vanilla Bake Shop takes the cake for Valentine’s Day

Los Angeles is home to numerous dessert shops that feature a range of treats from cupcakes to doughnuts to shakes. Urban Confections will select dessert restaurants whose only West Coast location is Los Angeles, highlighting students’ opportunities to taste the city’s distinctive flavors. Read more...

Photo: Vanilla Bake Shop features several variations of cake desserts, including blackberry passion fruit cupcakes. (Alyssa Dorn/Daily Bruin)



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