

Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.

Discussing the minutiae of comic book collecting.
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Batman: Year One Trailer
A trailer has been released for Batman: Year One animated direct to DVD feature film. Based on the clip I have two impressions: it’s very close to the comic and I don’t care Batman’s voice. But that’s just me.

Undervalued Spotlight #96
Batman #139, DC Comics, April 1961 I’ve honestly had this book on my “future undervalued’ file for at least 6 months and have just never pulled the trigger and posted it. In light of the new Batgirl #1 comic released…

Flashpoint #5

What’s New Friday August 26
What’s going on this Friday at Fan Expo at downtown Toronto’s Convention Center? Plenty. From the looks of it Chris Claremont, X-Men, has just been added to the Expo line up. According to the Official 2011 Show Program Claremont will…

The Best Superhero Ever Part 1
I’m pretty lucky. I’ve got a lot of friends. Not just those of the Facebook variety either. I also happen to be on good terms with a lot of people who work in various types of media; writers, musicians, librarians,…

T Shirts
Yesterday I was at the 80’s Toy Expo, and I found a really cool T shirt (check out my column later this week for more details). This gave me an idea. I hit a website I have bought from before,…
Batman Live Interview with Nick Grace
With critics poised and ready to cheer and jeer all at once, Batman Live raises its curious curtain on a “buzzing” cast and creative team. The instant adjective chosen by Executive Producer – Nick Grace, during rehearsal time in Manchester. Nick…

SDCC 2011 – Comics, movies and video games oh my!
The Annual 42 Comic-Con International was held in San Diego, California, July 20 – 25. The weekend ended with a bang as Cowboys and Aliens premiered, Hugh Jackman made a special appearance, and Arkham City was released to the masses…

Going Through The Short Box
I am stumped for a column this week. I thought of another column I can write, but I prefer to let that one stew in my brain juices for a couple of weeks (cause I like that one). So… sitting…

DC Reboot
Like you didn’t see this coming a mile a way. I’m writing this on Tuesday. The day of the big DC announcement that they are rebooting the DC universe. 52 titles starting with a new Justice League #1 on August…
Comic Culture May 25th
Great show this week as hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija discuss DC’s Flashpoint, the Thor movie, the new Richie Rich comic, the new Batman movie with Bane and Arnold the Govenator’s troubles. The guys also discuss this year’s coming…

The look of Bane in Dark Knight Rises
MTV seems to have been among the first to widely release the first image of Bane from The Dark Knight Rises. There was some kind of convoluted viral marketing program where fans could sift through audio clips that would eventually…

Absolute-ly | #1: The Spirit
We’re launching a new monthly feature that focuses on what comic should receive the “absolute” treatment: any story from any publisher. A call to arms of hardcover comic book fans. While at DC Scott Dunbier pioneered the absolute edition line,…

Knowing Is Half The Battle | Summer Comic Movies
Next week at this time, I will be making plans to be at the local movie house to catch THOR. This will be the first of 2011’s summer comic book movie blockbusters. This summer is going to be a real treat…
Comic Culture April 27th
This week hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk Royal Wedding (there is a comic out commemorating the big event, Spider-Man musical, Batman carnival, lots of superhero movie news, superhero bikes and lots more. Now kick back, relax and enjoy …
Comic Culture April 20th
This week hosts Chris Owen and Walter Durajlija talk Spider-Man musical and Batman circus, superheroes helping the unemployed, Free Comic Book Day news, Pittsburgh ComiCon news, and lots more. Now kick back, relax and enjoy Comic Culture, the radio show…

Pick Five: Comic Book Television Shows
There have been a lot of comic book properties that have been shown on the small screen, here are 5 of my favorites. I left animated series off the list, just because they could make up a great list on their…

CBD’s 52Q | #33: “Pro or Con..tinuity?
Every week Comic Book Daily asks the question and the crew (and special guests) give their answers; we’ll be doing this for 52 weeks. Tip of the hat goes to the gang at Scans Daily for the inspiration. Pete’s been…

Pick Five: Best Comic Book Video Games
Welcome to another installment of Pick Five, where one of our writers picks five of whatever comic related “fill in the blank” that tickles their fancy. Video games and comic books go together like peanut butter and chocolate. Or at…