Category Minutiae

Minutiae: those happenings in the world of comics.

DC 1:200 Variants

This came across my email in DC’s weekly retailer newsletter.  Is anyone actively collecting variant covers? [quote]DC COMICS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL 1:200 VARIANTS FOR SEPTEMBER With anticipation for DC Comics’ New 52 continuing to build, DC Comics announces new 1:200 black…

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Free Marvel Cartoons

The official Marvel site has a video section that is featuring a lot of Marvel cartoons from the last two decades.  Highlights include Spider-Man (1967 series), The Avengers: United They Stand, X-Men: The Animated Series and lots more.  Other than…

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Cap Selling…Out

Came across this wonderful letter in my inbox this morning: Captain America has sold out to Corporate America! [quote]Dear Customer, Celebrate Captain America at Baskin Robbins! With the highly anticipated release of Captain America: The First Avenger out this summer,…

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Joeshuster awards held June 18, 2011

Joe Shuster Winners

The winners of the 7th Joe Shuster Annual Canadian Comic Book Creator Awards were announced June 18 at the Calgary Comic and Entertainment Expo. The awards highlight from coast to coast the Canadian comic book industry’s top talent and recognize…

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Animated Manapul

Renaissance man Francis Manapul can now add television illustrator to his growing résumé.  Murdoch Mysteries is a turn of the (20th) century mystery series set in Toronto Canada focusing on Detective Murdoch and his sleuthing much in the manner of…

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All Ages John Carter

“Edgar Rice Burroughs created one of the great action heroes in John Carter and we’re excited to bring his novels to comics for a new generation,” said Axel Alonso, Marvel Editor-In-Chief. “Roger and Filipe are going to blow everyone away with their take on the John Carter novels, keeping fans new and old on the edge of their seats.”

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Simone on Batgirl #1

While I really have no sentimental attachment to Barbara Gordon as Oracle, I've always felt that she was a powerful figure that represented the spirit of Gotham City the best. When faced with the worst that the city had to offer she rose above and became better than ever before.

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DC Price Parity

Another letter to retailers has been sent this afternoon from Bob Wayne detailing digital pricing. [quote]As a follow-up to my first letter, we wanted to provide some immediate specifics on September: CONTENT We know that you want more details on…

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