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Robert Smithers

Hello! Welcome to comic books at Suite 101. I cover a variety of aspects of comic books. I will pass on industry news and press releases. Cover fads (like Poke'mon!). Review selected comics. Cover web sites on comics. Do selected interviews with comic creators. I will cover the Orlando MegaCon multimedia and comic convention each year. There are two important lessons to learn here. First is that comics are a business - like any other business, comic companies have to make a profit or fold. The second lesson is "Comics are entertainment - buy only what you can afford". Anything you want to talk about in comics, please start a discussion here!

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Infinte Crisis - What's it All About???

In Infinite Crisis, I keep asking myself “What is point of this miniseries?”
Issue #1 of this seven part miniseries is in stores as of mid-October. Written by Geoff Johns with art by Phil Jimenez and Andy Lanning and cover art by Jim Lee. This week I take an in-depth look ...

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?

Marvel Borrows Big To Go Hollywood

Special news release on Marvel borrowing $525 million to produce a block of ten motion pictures based on Marvel characters with Marvel having complete creative control.

Story From A Self-Publisher and August News

Check out this link to a great story of heartbreak, sorrow, and financial loss - other wise known as self-publishing. Also, read my regular comments on movies, conventions and comic book news. My rant on trade paperbacks! Really!

Jim Aparo and James Doohan Pass Away

Artist Jim Aparo and Start Trek actor James Doohan Pass Away. My comnnents on comic book reviews on the web – and a very geeky site I give an excellent rating!

FF and Batman Begins! My Comments on Actors vs CGI!

A quick look at summer movies Fantastic Four and Batman Begins. My comments of fan gripes! Get in line and agree or disagree with me in discussions here!!!

Joe Quesada at MegaCon - Part 2

MegaCon 2005 “Cup of Joe” talk with Joe Quesada - Part 2

Joe Quesada at MegaCon

MegaCon 2005 “Cup of Joe” talk with Joe Quesada

Writing Comics with Barbara Kesel and Marv Wolfman Part 2

MegaCon 2005 discussion with Marv Wolfman and Barbara Kesel on writing comics, and writing in general. This article contains great tips and practical application for beginning writers. Free comic book day is just around the corner? Do you know when? Get your information on this event now!

Writing Comics with Barbara Kesel and Marv Wolfman Part 1

MegaCon 2005 discussion with Marv Wolfman and Barbara Kesel on writing comics, and writing in general. This article contains great tips and practical application for beginning writers. Free comic book day is just around the corner? Do you know when? Get your information on this event now!

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Comic Books

DC's Identity Crisis - What is it all about? (1 msgs)

WizardWorld Chicago Comic Convention (2 msgs)

San Diego Comic Con (1 msgs)

Meet Fantastic Four in New York City! (1 msgs)

Visual Storytelling Workshop - Chicago (1 msgs)

Big Apple Con This Weekend (1 msgs)

Philly Wizard World East - I Missed It (1 msgs)

Quesada and House of M (1 msgs)

Quick News for March 2005 (1 msgs)

Pittsburgh Comic Convention This Weekend (1 msgs)

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