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DC Takes Sales Lead from Marvel
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Marvel Comics Business Update -- II
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Oops! - Bloopers and Sadness for Comics Industry
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Write for Comics for Love, not Money
Writers once looked down at their fellows who penned comic-book scripts. Today, though, the field is red hot. Too bad there's so little money involved.
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The Story Behind EC Comics
EC Comics was one of the leading comics publishers of the 1940s and 1950s until government censorship led them to abandon all their titles other than Mad magazine.
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Web Comics are an Important Art Form
The Internet has created an important medium for rising comic artists; the recent web comic trend as an art form is an excellent expansion of creativity.
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Comic Book Artist Jack The King Kirby
At the time of his death in 1994 artist and writer Jack Kirby could look back at over 50 years as one of the most prolific and influential figures in the world of comics.
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Strange Attractors (Small Press III)
Michael Cohen gives us some insight into his self-publishing of "Strang Attractors" and "Bardic Press"
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Buscema Dies, DC's 9-11, Layton's New Company?
John Buscema passes away after a long battle with cancer. DC's 9-11 tribute comic hits the stands next week. What's up with Morrison's new comic book, "The Filth". Find out the real story behind Bob Layton's new comic company "Future Comics"
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Comic Books and Young Children
Despite the evolution of comic book themes from child to adult-centered, comic book material that is suitable for children still abounds.
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Digital Comics
All about Internet forms of comics.
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Lucca Comics and Games Festival
The International Comics and Games Festival in Lucca attracts thousands of fans to a small Tuscan city every year.
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Harris joins Wildstorm, CrossGen Promotes from Within.
Former Marvel Editor-in-Chief Bob Harris joins DC's Wildstorm as Contributing Editor. CorssGen Promotes Brandon Peterson and Bart Sears. ACTOR prepares to make pay outs to those comic book artists who were underpaid for many years.
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Four Cartoonists Hit the Road
Alternative comics comic book tour Tom Delvin James Kochalka Megan Kelso Dylan Horrocks Tom Hart
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Memoribila Mountain Part I
Buddy Ebsen has written a great first novel. It's worth picking up. This article starts a discussion on the factors that determine the failure or success of a new cool item.
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Comic Artist’s Resource
This article lists some great resources for artist aspiring to dive into the world of comic illustration.
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Wolfman sues Blade Studio
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"Ultimate" Avengers? Spider-Girl saved! Hot Comic - Ninja Boy?
The news is spilled by my friend Mike S. - Marvel will be comic out with "Ultimate Avengers in December - but one member may forget his pants! Fans save Spider-Girl. And DC plans to overship "Ninja Boy" by 50%. Wow!
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Alternative Press Tour
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Amazing Review of Kavalier & Clay
Epic, historic, significant and beautiful, Michael Chabon's The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay belongs on bookshelves beside the best of American literature.
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Chew – Smash Hit Cannibal Police Comic Reviewed
Chew, the new comic by John Layman and Rob Guillory from Image Comics, launched in June 2009. As well as critical acclaim, it became an unexpected commercial success.
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Comic Book Web Sites - News and Information Sites

Comic-Con
This article discusses the San Diego Comic-Con experience.
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How to be the Next Big Comic Book Writer/Artist
Thousands of geeks want to write or draw comics; but most don't take the time to learn the even the basics. These books will set you on the path to becoming a comics pro.
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Marvel Comics: The End Crash of the '60s
Marvel Comics, the home of such legendary characters as Spider-Man, Captain America, and the X-Men, has a long and storied past.
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Relief for Comic Book Veterans: A Commitment to Our Roots
ACTOR (A Commitment To Our Roots), a new non-profit organization based in Los Angeles announced its launch today. Dedicated to helping veteran writers and artists of the comic book industry, the organization is made up of high-ranking officials from Chaos! Comics, CrossGen Comics, Dark Horse Comics, Image Comics, Marvel Comics and Wizard Entertainment.
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Sojourn #1 Sells Out
After surprising retailers and fans alike by shipping Sojourn #1 a week early, CrossGen Comics has been informed by Diamond Distribution that Sojourn #1 has sold out. Ironically, the sell-out became official just two days before it was originally slated to go on shelves.
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Templesmith in Phoenix, Future's Future Plans
Ben Templesmith visits Samurai Comics in Phoenix, Arizona this Saturday in a benefit for ACTOR. Mark Miller says new Youngblood comic coming soon. American Mule releases Retributors #3 to excellent reviews and an online Cartoon about how being bad before Christmas can get you more toys than being good! You wish!
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Will Eisner's Later Career and Legacy
Will Eisner's mature comics included pioneering graphic novels and educational books on comics theory. The annual Eisner Awards are named in honor of his achievements.
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American Mule (Small Press II)
Samll Press publisher American Mule promotes thier (only) book - The Adventures of Adam and Byron. Also Popeye to wed at 70!
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An Interview with Artist Cynthia Martin
Renowned comic book artist Cynthia Martin sat down for an interview in Omaha on August 27. She shared her adventures and advice for other artists.
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Bob Weber Jr., Creator of Slylock Fox and Comics for Kids
He’s not a scientist. He’s not a botanist. He’s not a doctor. But by using his interest in science and other topics, Bob Weber Jr. is a cartoonist who has found his place in the funny pages and kid’s hearts. The creator of <I>Slylock Fox & Comics for Kids,</I> Bob shares bits of knowledge on almost every topic with his millions of eager comics fans.
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DC and Marvel News
DC is voted No. 1 comic book publisher of the century and Marvel announces new members on it's board of directors.
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DVD Review: Stan Lee Presents The Condor
Wilmer Valderrama's voice work can't save Stan Lee's latest comic creation, Hispanic skateboarding superhero The Condor, from a weak script. 4/10
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In the Shadow of Personal History
"In the Shadow of No Towers" is Spiegelman's reflection upon the collision of World and Personal Histories that he witnessed on 9/11.
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My Thoughts in Wake of This Week's Tragedy.
My commentary on this week's terrorist attacks and what changes I propose for the comic book industry in the wake of these attacks. It's time to be more sensitive to life.
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JULIUS SCHWARTZ, ARCHITECT OF COMICS' SILVER AGE, DEAD AT 88
JULIUS SCHWARTZ, ARCHITECT OF COMICS' SILVER AGE, DEAD AT 88
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Kurt Schaffenberger dies, Jennifer Garner to play Electra?
Comic book artist Kurt Schaffenberger died at the age of 81. Kurt drew Captain Marvel and Lois Lane in the 1940 through the 1970s. Jennifer Garner to play Electra? Howrd the Duck is short? What is Comicraft up to? All this and more...
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Mark Waid talks "Crux"
Mark Waid takes a few minutes to talk about the latest CrossGen comic "Crux #1" due out April 11th. Plus a late breaking press release from CrossGen with more Crux #1 information!
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My Dinner with Jemas
A special treat this week. My email pal Michael Sangiacomo agreed to let me use his article. His story of having dinner with Bill Jemas, the President of Marvel comics, and what lies ahead for Marvel, is too good to miss!
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Simon "bombs" Marvel Comics on Perl Harbor Day!
Comic artist and writer Joe Simon is challenging Marvel Comics for the ownership of one of its major characters - Captain America. In other news the adventures of Will Eisner's detective, The Spirit, who amazed countless comic fans in newspapers from 1940-1952, will be coming to print once more, this time from DC Comics.
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The Anatomy of A Collectible (Memorabalia Mountain Part II)
Collectibles can be complex. The choosing, selling and design process can be quite challenging. Dick Tracy, and Phantom 2040 are 2 examples of great products that should sell but don't.
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Turner Recovers; Liebowitz Passes Away; The Pope Gets Own Comic
Turner picks Fathom fill-in, DC founding co-publisher Jack Liebowitz passes away, Spider-Man movie cast finalized, Top Cow pushes more Hollywood deals, and the Pope gets his own comic book!
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Jennette Kahn Retires at DC, MegaCon next week
Jennette Kahn retires at DC and Paul Levitz is named the new president and Editor-in-Chief. Orlando MegaCon starts next week.
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Justin Thompson, Creator of 'MythTickle'
Justin Thompson’s days are crammed with inventiveness and creativity, from his day job at Charles Schulz Museum, his skilled endeavours as an actor and a Medieval jouster and now a dedicated cartoonist of the giggle-worthy <i>MythTickle</i>.
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