About Us
Critical Blast covers entertainment and pop culture through news, reviews, interviews and opinion. Our writers speak for themselves; their views may differ from those of Critical Blast or its management.
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Critical Blast
Howard Price, Publisher
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Belleville, Illinois 62223, USA
Office: 618-803-1123
Email: Howard.Price@CriticalBlast.com
Our staff
R.J. Carter
Senior Managing Editor
R.J. Carter writes about movies, comics and other pop culture subjects. He is also an author, including THE DESTROYER #153: MONUMENTAL TERROR, and serves as the primary editor for Critical Blast Publishing.
Jeff Ritter
Senior Editor
Jeff began writing about wrestling and comics before joining R.J. Carter at The-Trades.com. He covers live events, stage productions, concerts and conventions, and enjoys board games, baseball and a good long-form story.
S.J. Mitchell
Correspondent
Stephen is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in anthologies. He wrote Bulletproof: Origins and covers movies, music, live events, comics and television for Critical Blast.
Damascus Mincemeyer
Books Editor
A St. Louis writer and artist drawn to horror, science fiction and comics, Damascus has created comics for Heavy Metal and fiction for numerous anthologies. His work includes stories in Critical Blast's The Devil You Know and The Devil You Know Better.
Dennis Russo
Music Editor
Dennis is a longtime audiophile and record collector who enjoys spirited discussion of music and stereo equipment. His interests also include science fiction, British television and 18th-century engravings.
Bill Casticart
Correspondent
Sometimes writer. Caution: armed with opinions.
Raven Oweiner
Correspondent