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CrossGen Comic Books On The Web
Crossgen has followed up on their announcement at MegaCon to put their entire run of comic books on the web. The subscription for this service is only $1 per month. But I know how you can read a few books for free..
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CrossGen at MegaCon 2001
Day One of CrossGen at MegaCon 2001. Tony Panaccio, Vice President of Product Development, leads the question and answer discussion with some background about life at CrossGen Comics. At CrossGen, the creators work in a studio system. This means that artists and writers come to work 8 to 5 weekdays and get paid a salary. Check it out!
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CrossGen at MegaCon 2001
Mark Alessi speaks! Responding to audience questions, Mark expalins his business plans for CrossGen comics. Why is he so insistant that CrossGen be on time every month? Why do people want to work at CrossGen? What does it take? And why were "those guys" fired?
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Marvel Depicts "Real" Heroes, Comics Help Charties! More!
An update on comic book companies effort to raise funds for the relief effort. Check out the cover of Marvel's "Heroes". CrossGen offers help by offering Manhattan comic shops free comics for a month. Money is being raised for charities at Dark Horse, Image, CrossGen, and Tidal Wave Studios. And don't forget to check out Barry Windsor Smith's cover for Fantastic Four #50 and CrossGen's cover for Negation #1
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Ultimate Spidey Hotest Comic! CrossGen's Founder's Sadness
Marvel comics news on "Ultimate Spider-Man", the new "Defenders" comic series, and an update on the mini-series "Fantastic Four - Big Town" . Also news on CrossGen comics! A brief biography of founder Mark Alessi, his personal tragedy, and a summary of month by month comapany news.
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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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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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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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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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X-Men Annual and Wizard World Chicago Preview
Check out X-Men Annual 2001 due out this week in "Marvelscope". At Chicago's Wizard World comic convention, check out the signing times for CrossGen creators, including Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Bart Sears, and George Perez. At the convention, get a preview of what's up at Alex Ross' booth. ,Check out X-Men Annual 2001 due out this week in "Marvelscope". At Chicago's Wizard World comic convention, check out the signing times for CrossGen creators, including Mark Waid, Ron Marz, Bart Sears, and George Perez. At the convention, get a preview of what's up at Alex Ross' booth.
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Marvel Reigns, X-Men Reload, CrossGen Faulters
Marvel comics dominate the shelves, but the best two sellers still belong to DC. Check out which ones. Unofficial word is that Marvel will be publishing five ongoing monthly X-Men related titles. Can the market bear the X-citement? Also a Peter David sighting, CrossGen update (doesn’t look good), The Kevin Smith Message Board, Jerry Steinfeld and Superman on the web, and check out a beautifully drawn comic called “Red String" by Gina Briggs.
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MegaCon is Coming! DC and CrossGen News
A press release from CrossGen that looks ahead to a new “two issue" series and a press release from DC that looks back on 2003. Also – MegaCon is coming!
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Monkeybone Flops! CrossGen Soars!
"Monkeybone" is the first spectacular flop of the year! CrossGen distributes in Italy and orders more copies of "Cronicles #2" printed! MegaCon starts today! Toy Fair goes Ape!
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Marvel's "Heroes" sell out.
Marvel's "Heroes" benefit comic book is a sellout. Neil Gaiman joins Marvel. DC shuffles writers on Batman comics. Justice League due on TV soon. Is CrossGen's "Crux" story going somewhere? Find out what Steve Epting has to say!
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JLA/Avengers! Comic Book Idol Contest???
JLA/Avengers finally releases last week. DC goes heavily with graphic novels. Comic Book Resources with J. Torres hosts CrossGen’s “Comic Book Idol” contest. You think the TV show judges were hard on the contestants? Check out the comments from the comic book Idol judges!!! And see the incredible prize that awaits! Also check out the news on an online Batman comic strip and the upcoming Thanos miniseries by Jim Starlin.
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MegaCon and Other News
Breaking news related items, some of which are from MegaCon. Find out the results of the fund raising hosted by Jim McLauchlin for ACTOR at MegaCon. Shi not published by Crusade? See what is going on at DC with Brian Azzarello, writer of "100 Bullets". More comic news.
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MegaCon 2000 - Newbies and Small Press
This week I cover some of the new displays and small press folks at MegaCon 2000. Check out the best and worst, with web links.
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Origin #1 Sells Out! Sojourn #1 Hot!
A myriad of news tidbits this week. Hot comics Origin #1 about the origin of the Marvel character Wolverine and the new hot comic "Sojourn" from CrossGen are presented. Also a link to an excellent account of Marvel's hastily put together retailer's convention Octovber 1st.
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The Best Comics of 2001
This week I pick my choices for the best comic books of 2001
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What do Scooby Doo, The Punisher and Yu-Gi-Oh All Have In Common?
What do Scooby Doo, Hellboy, Garfield, The Punisher and Yu-Gi-Oh all have in common? It could be they are all comic books or comic strips - or it could be something sinister, much more sinister! Yes it is, find out more in this week’s article! See some J Scott Campbell art from next month’s MAD Magazine!!! Also Bill Roseman speaks out on CrossGen’s financial woes and a talented Tokyopop artist gets a chance at with a major publisher!! Check it out!
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Starlin, Nicieza Back at Marvel! San Diego Con This Weekend!
San Diego Comic Book Convention this weekend! Cinescape gives away a free comic with there magazine. A new FREE online comic by Jim Starlin. More comic and movie news…
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MegaCon 2002
My coverage of MegaCon starts today. Lots of pictures of artists, and a surprise visit from Storm Troopers!
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MegaCon Orlando Starts Today
MegaCon in Orlando Florida starts today. Special guest is Kevin Smith, writer of Green Arrow and director of the movie "Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back" DC rumors and news.
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Review of Crux #1
This week I review CrossGen's "Crux #1" by Waid, Epting, and Magyar. The story takes place on a fictitious "Earth" in the CrossGen universe. Most of the people of Atlantis have decided to gather in the sky in the hopes of "evolving" their race. A minority of the population are left behind in statis tubes because they choose to retain their individuality. And to look over the developing human race.
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X-Men Finishes! Ghost Rider revs up! JLA set to go!
X-Men animated TV show conclusion this week! More Spider-Man movie news. Marvel's next movie. JLA animated series set for this fall.
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Mid-Ohio Con This Weekend! CrossGen Woes! Web News!
News from around the web. Unbelievable sales number for Amazing Spider-Man 500 and 1602! Mid-Ohio Convention is this weekend! As much news as I can find on CrossGen business difficulties, including CrossGen’s sale of Orlando MegaCon. Lots of links to more articles for turkey day. A brief preview of Orlando MegaCon and of course, comic book movie updates!
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JLA / Avengers Release Date Set! Sojourn for $1.00?
This week’s column answers the burning question “Will Sojourn for $1.00 sell more issues that Sojourn for $2.95??? Plus some news from around the web on Wizard World Chicago convention, movie news, and (finally) a date has been set for the release of JLA / Avengers comic - soon, so save your nickels!
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MegaCon 2000 Pictures and comments
MegaCon Continued
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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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MegaCon Related News
Breaking news related items, most of which are from MegaCon. Find out what Kevin Smith, Brian Michael Bendis. Check out a preview of Mark Alessi's talk, and see what CrossGen writer Tony Bedard is up to on a new comic book due out in June. Find out the results of the fund raising hosted by Jim McLauchlin for ACTOR at MegaCon. See a preview of Tidal Wave Studio's "Black Tide" issue #3.
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Comics Happenings Around the (World Wide) Web
Comics realated deaths, conventions, movies, TV shows, writers, and more for January, 2005.
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Star Wars Will Crowd Comic Shelves, more
Star Wars will crowd the comic store shelves in preparation for the movie later this year. Another "Save Spider-Girl" campaign is on, as it is rumored the book may end with issue #50. Michael Turner returns to Fathom.
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The 1980's Are Back!!! For Better or Worse???
The return of the 1980’s!!! In 2002 it was the return of Thundercats. Now its Transformers, GI Joe, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and… Vampirella?
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MegaCon 2000
Events, thoughts, rumbling, comments, thanks, complaints, and surprises in attending MegaCon 2000 in Orlando, Fl Mar 31, Apr 1 and 2. Featured guests incldued Stan Lee, Harlan Ellison, Rena Mero (formerly Sable), and Mark Goddard from Lost in Space.
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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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Bill Tucci at MegaCon 2001
Bill Tucci talks about the "Shi" movie, the return of his comics to the stores, and his life. Bill says that "Crusade" is mostly a "one person" company with a small staff. Why is Bill so patriotic and self-reliant? Find out here!
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Superman/Batman to Raven House to Galaxy Angels
What’s the best selling comic for February? What Comic movies debuted in February? Check out the new thriller from CrossGen coming in June. And a small company wants to bring their hit Japanese TV shows and comics to the United States. Check it out.
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MegaCon 2004 - General Thoughts
General thoughts on MegaCon 2004: It was a “back to the books” kind of convention, with a little for everyone. CrossGen comments, actors of note, and the cast of “Lost In Space”. What more do you want? Check it out!!
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Christmas 2000
This Christmas I reflect on what I am thankful for in comics and the comics industry. Also a few personal difficulties you you pray for and hope for the future.
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Jim Lee and Frank Miller go MAD! Disney Artist Gregory Dies.
This week I deliver new briefs from DC. Marvel and Image. Jim Lee and Frank Miller Go Mad. Many other comic book giants also going Mad including John Byrne and J. Scott Campbell. Find out what is going on! Also what is Green Arrow’s car doing at an online auction? Check out the scoops! At Marvel, check out this promotion - get 12 issues of Ultimate Spiderman FREE! Here’s the catch… The studios are leaving Image. Is Image worried? Check out what Jim Valentino has to say. Also Classic Disney cartoonist Bob Gregory passes away.
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Free Comic Book Day! Kevin Smith at MegaCon 2002 Pt 3
Free Comic book day is tomorrow! Kevin Smith's question and answer session at MegaCon continues...
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Joe M's Tribute! The Return of TMN Turtles!
Joe Madureira has completed a drawing for Marvel's September 11th Tribute. Check it out. The top selling comics in October - Make Mine Marvel! The return of Peter Lard's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to their black and white roots. Lots of small an unusual websites to check out! And Viz sponsors an Anime festival in San Francisco
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MegaCon 2005 Part 1
MegaCon 2005 Movie news with Arnie Star. How to be a writer with Marv Wolfman and Barbara Kesel. Don’t miss my convention pictures!!! Free comic book day is just around the corner? Do you know when? Get your information on this event now!
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Free Comic Book Day 2004 Preview
A preview of the comics coming for Free Comic Book Day July 3, 2004.
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Help for a Newbie
Something different this week. A gentlemen named Bill emailed me and asked me some questions on comic books. I thought through my reply - and I figured if other people had the same questions, it might help them too. Or it might just be an interesting discussion.
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New Comic Links! Review of The Labyrnith and Hulk #55
This week comic book links are updated with a new entry in the top five. Also reviews of the independent comic “The Labyrinth / Nepotism” flip book and review of “The Incredible Hulk #55 for only a quarter! How good can these two books be?
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Great Comics in Stores Now!
Back to this week's them. It snuck up on me - but here it is. There are good comic books in the shops RIGHT NOW! Huh? What? You thought comics were a dying breed. Well, it looks like the publishers realize this, and have pulled out the most incredible gimmick of all - "Quality". Here are my picks for top quality comic books to read.
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Interview with R.A. Salvatore
This week's article is an interview with Fantasy author R.A. Salvatore.

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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Comic BookTrivia Quiz: Test Your Knowledge of Marvel, DC, and Disney Comic Books
Here are the answers to the trivia quiz.
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