Collecting and Investing Tip #33
Jim Steranko’s first Marvel Comics work was Strange Tales #151. The high end Overstreet Price Guide value for this book is $135 versus $85 for the book just before and the book just after...
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
Read MoreCollecting and Investing Tip #33
Comic Culture Podcast – April 14th 2010
This week Comic Culture’s hosts Walter Durajlija and Chris Owen discuss Free Comic Book Day, the Kick Ass movie, the Esiner nominations and a whole bunch of other comic book related stuff. Now tune in and dig it!
Galloway Park – Episodes 15 and 16
Galloway Park is a tale of political intrigue and suspense. Weekly episodes are written and drawn by Dennis De Pues.
Lethargic Lad #120.2
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MSC #9
Read MoreMSC #9Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: IDW Gets Premier Vendor Status at Diamond Distributors
If you read my article on the March 2010 numbers in terms of dollar sales and market share, then it comes as no surprise that top-tier comic book and graphic novel publisher IDW has been advanced to “premier” status classification…
Kirby Unleashed Once Again on an Unsuspecting Populace
The New York Times has a great article about Ruby Spears/Sid & Marty Krofft (I was born too late to have experienced the existential dread that was H.R. Pufnstuf) productions’ plan to develop some long-lost Jack Kirby concepts. Kirby apparently…
Reimagination of the Day: Comic Book Covers
Reimagination of the Day: Redesigned comic book covers — part of an ongoing series by British graphic design Steven Finch (AKA Fonografiks). Watchmen; Fantastic Four; Hulk; Daredevil: Born Again. Pretty awesome stuff.
Brent Needs Your Help!
Hey everyone, time to rally the troops! Bite TV and The Conventioneers are looking at doing another live TV event much like they did last year. And they’ve asked for who their fans want to have on. So here’s where…
Diary of a Comic Book Goddess: The Gail Simone Interview
On the last saturday of the Toronto Wizard World Con, I had the opportunity to speak with one of my favourite authors, Gail Simone. Here’s a transcript of our conversation…. Shelley Smarz: So I think I speak for everyone at…
Marvel signs with Hachette
Beginning in September, Marvel’s titles will be distributed in the book market by Hachette Book Group. Diamond Comic Distributors will still carry Marvel products but only to the direct market. The press release (which you can read below) which details…
Offered Without Comment: Hulk Atomic Leg Drops Sinestro
Hulk Hogan has a message for all the members of the Sinestro Corps
Undervalued Spotlight #33
The Avengers were Marvel’s unchallenged super hero team for a full 8 years before their first real challengers appeared...
Bendis & Maleev Tease Ox
As the industry gears up for next weekend’s C2E2, the websites of frequent collaborators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev have been rebranded to promote their long-promised creator-owned project. The mysteriously titled O-X, set to debut in July from Marvel’s…
Bendis & Maleev Tease Ox
As the industry gears up for next weekend’s C2E2, the websites of frequent collaborators Brian Michael Bendis and Alex Maleev have been rebranded to promote their long-promised creator-owned project. The mysteriously titled O-X, set to debut in July from Marvel’s…
Sleepy Censor #13
Ahhh. Archie comics in the 1960’s. The success of the Archie comics over the years had brought forth a number of spin-off titles to help satiate the hungry consumer’s need for wholesome, good-hearted family fun. And of course, what better way than to poke light at the romance between Betty and Archie.
Walking Dead on TV (and what it might mean for comic to tv adaptations.)
So as more and more news about the walking dead TV show starts to dribble out, I’m hoping more and more that it’ll succeed. It’s got a great director in Frank Darabont stewarding the project, it’s lined up a pretty…
Review: Batman & Robin: Batman Reborn Prem. HC
I’m a big fan of trades and hardcovers. I like having complete chapters to read. My typical Wednesday ritual is to go to the comic shop, gab with with the employees and some of the customers for a bit and…
Auction Highlights #32 – The good stuff
It should be noted that of the 100 most expensive comics listed on eBay in the past 2 weeks only 13 actually sold. The percentage was even worse if you don’t count the ones that...
Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Nominees 2010
Best Short Story “Because I Love You So Much,” by Nikoline Werdelin, in From Wonderland with Love: Danish Comics in the 3rd Millennium (Fantagraphics/Aben malen) “Gentleman John,” by Nathan Greno, in What Is Torch Tiger? (Torch Tiger) “How and Why…
Possessed: The Ray Fawkes Interview
The first time I came across Ray Fawkes work was through the 2008 series Apocalipstix which he wrote with buddy Cameron Stewart providing art. the book was a wonderful blending of Mad Max with Josie and the Pussycats. (I was…