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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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Mark Alessi at MegaCon 2002
This is the start of Mark Alessi's talk at MegaCon on February 23, 2002. This is the talk that launched "comic on the web" for CrossGen" and Mark details his business strategy. It is hard to argue with a man who has made his company the fourth largest comic book company in the industry in only three years.
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Mark Alessi at MegaCon 2002 Pt3
This is the continuation of Mark Alessi's talk at MegaCon on February 23, 2002. This is the talk that launched "comic on the web" for CrossGen" and Mark details his business strategy. It is hard to argue with a man who has made his company the fourth largest comic book company in the industry in only three years.
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Mark Alessi Insults As Many People As Possible in 90 Minutes
Mark Alessi, CEO of CrossGen Entertainment insults as many people as possilble. In addition, more on the CrossGen business deals, and the story of how the movie and TV deals got started for CrossGen.
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CrossGen to Publish Creator Owned Comics
CrossGeneration Comics, Inc. has launched two entities which will make it easier for creators to see their work published, licensed properties to make the transition into comic book form, and help resurrect other comics which have languished without the support of a publishing house.
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Follow Up to CrossGen at MegaCon
This press release is intended to follow up Mark Alessi's talk at MegaCon 2002. The CrossGen people put out this release to help demonstrate that "Comics on the Web" will help boost sales at retailers. (Popular opinion from some is that readers will not buy the books if they can read them on the web for free.).
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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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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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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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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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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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Hot News From MegaCon 2003
Summary of happenings and hot announcements from MegaCon 2003
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Marl Alessi at MegaCon 2002 Pt2
This is the continuation of Mark Alessi's talk at MegaCon on February 23, 2002. This is the talk that launched "comic on the web" for CrossGen" and Mark details his business strategy. It is hard to argue with a man who has made his company the fourth largest comic book company in the industry in only three years.
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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 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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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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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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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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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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The Best Comics of 2001
This week I pick my choices for the best comic books of 2001
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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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Spider-Man and Free Comics Follow-Up. Kevin Smith at MegaCon Conclusion
A follow up to last weekend's opening of the "Spider-Man" movie and "Free Comic Book Day". The conclusion to Kevin Smith's question and answer session at MegaCon on February 23, 2002. . .
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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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Panel Sessions at MegaCon 2003
This week I write the details on the MegaCon 2003 panels for DC Comics, Wizard, and Future comics. DC announces plans for “Gen 13” character Fairchild, reprinting “League of Extraordinary Gentlemen”, new Warren Ellis comics, revamping of Thunder Agents and Outsiders, and return of legendary comic book artist Joe Kubert. Wizard tells you how you might get an internship to work with the fan boys! Future Comics says their books are refundable after 90 days if they don’t sell!
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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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