Archive for August, 2006
(Comic books madison) Flash Gordon Conquers Universe Vol. 1
Flash Gordon Conquers Universe Vol. 1
Flash Gordon Conquers Universe Vol. 1
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In all, a must read for any fan and worth every penny.
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Invisibles Vol. 6 TPB: Kissing Mister Quimper
Invisibles Vol. 6 TPB: Kissing Mister Quimper
 Secret conspiracies rule the world. Nobody knows this better than Ragged Robin, King Mob and the other Invisibles. To learn the truth about the mind-controlling dwarf called Quimper, Ragged Robin must lead the team through time distortions, secret government installations and their own twisted pasts… |
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Superman Vol. 3 TPB: ‘Til Death Do (comic book convention new york) Us Part
Superman Vol. 3 TPB: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
Superman Vol. 3 TPB: ‘Til Death Do Us Part
 "I always thought only Kryptonite could hurt Superman, not a broken heart." Superman returns to his hometown of Smallville to defend it against eco-terrorism, lake demons and other threats. Upon his return to Metropolis, our hero gets a visit from one of his deadliest foes - the Pa… |
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Comic Review: DC Comics (Post Infinite Crisis) 52 Week 12 (Blogcritics.org)
If ripping people apart and running his fingers through people’s skulls didn’t convince you that Black Adam was a sadist, then maybe his choice in women might. Black Adam, as you can clearly see from the cover, becomes involved with Isis. Who is this new Isis? It is obvious because of the person she resembles from past 52 episodes, but let’s just pretend it’s a secret. Anyway, Adam decides
DC Comics Logo II T-Shirt (L)
 A few friends drop by in support of the new corporate marque on the new DC Comics Logo II T-Shirt. Features the new DC Comics Logo flanked by great new Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman illustrations by Jim Lee. Screenprinted in color on the front of a white 100% cotton shirt the DC logo has never l… |
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Normally, I prefer the color Archive editions of old DC comics, but I can see the sense in issuing these particular stories stories in black and white. Jimmy Olsen is fun to read but I would not want to be paying $50 for a hardcover collection of a few
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JLA Classified: New Maps (comic book guys name) of Hell
JLA Classified: New Maps of Hell
JLA Classified: New Maps of Hell With Warren Ellis partly responsible for making superheroes a bit more realistic, and also the brains behind some of…
I guess we all have our definition of the character we like the most, and for me it has been tough to beat Donner?s Superman, the Alan Moore stories and Byrne?s Man of Steel, but this one did it.
Starchy Bastard
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Quick Tuesday.
Carrying on with my practising editorial cartoons for no apparent reason theme, I very stupidly took on a preposterously difficult person to…
Question #2 (of 6)
 The exciting new miniseries continues as Vic Sage lands in Metropolis with a splash! While Lex Luthor unveils plans for his beloved city, The Question stalks the streets searching for answers. And when an attack draws Superman away, he starts to get them!… |
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Not Comics: Initial PAX Buzz Mostly Positive; Videogame Series Planned
I’ve heard from a dozen or so readers that this year’s Penny Arcade Expo, a gaming convention in Bellevue, Washington established by the popular on-line gaming-culture strip, was well-attended and seemed to have been a hit. I’ve read nothing official yet, but the photos from their site indicate a bustling crowd and perhaps a need for a bigger convention hall.
Most of the news out of the show has focused either on perceived gamer reaction to the price point on the forthcoming Playstation 3 and the announcement that the Penny Arcade strip will itself serve as the basis of a videogame, from Hothead Games, beginning with one to be called Penny Arcade: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness. Maybe the nicest bit of news to come out of the show was that the Penny Arcade team will give a $10,000 scholarship to a student aspiring to work in the game industry. Joystiq’s dedicated coverage includes a story on how today’s Penny Arcade strip was drawn at the Expo.
The reason why all of this becomes noted here is that working with business manager Robert Khoo, cartoonists Mike Krahulik and Jerry Holkins have been leveraging their on-line comic into an increasingly lucrative position within the field covered and satirized in the strip. This is something I can’t remember happening since the newspaper strip Dilbert, and something I think is unique within the growing field of webcomics.
Jack Kirby Born 89 Years Ago Today
Jack Kirby, the sublimely talented comics artist and industry great whose career spanned and frequently drove the first 50 years of the American comic book’s existence, not to mention a creator of pop culture as significant as anyone who lived in the 20th Century, was born 89 years ago today.
Mark Evanier remembers.
Kevin Church remembers.
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The Soviet Superman is never meant to be evil just overprotective and stifling. Unfortunately the author chose to absolve the alternate Superman of most of his crimes by blaming them on outside manipulations reducing the impact of the story. I also have t
DC Archives - Superman Vol. 6 HC
DC Archives - Superman Vol. 6 HC
 This thrilling hardcover volume reprints Superman (first series) #21-24, featuring stories by Superman creators Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster and others, plus an introduction by comics industry giant Steve Geppi, owner of Diamond Comic Distributors. Both the art and the stories showcased in this volu… |
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Claw #1 Sells (free comic book price guide) Out
Official Press Release
To really understand this book, you have to keep in mind these stories were written at a time when the government didn’t regulate what chemicals went into drinking water, pregnant women were encouraged to smoke, and doctors regularly prescribed cocaine a
Superman Cartoons
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JLA: One Million TPB
 The 853rd century is now. On the eve of the festival celebrating the return of the original Superman from his long exile in the heart of the sun, the members of Justice Legion A–the mightiest heroes of the year 85,271–come back in time to invite the greatest heroes of the 20th century–the Justice… |
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The Dark Knight, Transformers, Fantastic Four 2, Heroes: August 24th Comic Reel Wrap
Nolan and Bale meet the press, Andre Braugher heads for the Baxter Building, plus news on the NBC superhuman story, Chloe speaks, “Hellboy” animated thoughts and we’ve got a slight “Spider-Man 3″ spoiler.
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Civil War Changes In Store for T-bolts in Thunderbolts #106
Official Press Release
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Not Comics: NYCC (comic book prices and values) Space Limited
Not Comics: NYCC Space Limited
The second annual New York Comic-Con, February 23-25, 2007 at the Javits Center, has sold out of its retailer/dealer space and is 90 percent at capacity for its remaining exhibition space, the show announced yesterday via press release. Last February’s inaugural event, the first widely-endorsed, event-type show to hit the city since perhaps the long-ago days of the 1970s or early 1980s when everything convention-related was a lot more modest, suffered after a firestorm of attendance overwhelmed show capacity and organizers’ ability to handle the crush of bodies. This is a much nicer problem, although the release indicates the Reed Exhibitions event will seek additional space.
If you read through the unending twists and turns of this story to the final. Then you should get an A for effort but give an F to DC for showing us a Superman pushed over the edge and the final battle with Wonder Woman is both unbeliveable and among the
CR Week In Review
The top comics-related news stories from August 19 to August 25, 2006:
1. Muhammed cartoons: the riots have ended, the ill feelings continue.
2. The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation rolls out to big-time publicity and big-time initial sales.
3. Cold Cut dumps their tiered ordering system.
Winner of the Week
That new 9/11 Report graphic novel adaptation. Despite taking a few brutal shots from the critics, sales look great.
Loser of the Week
The Quills, an awards program with a TV show and a graphic novels category that somehow got to the announcement stage before someone realized that one of the graphic novels nominated was a prose book. Not the dumbest thing we ever heard of, though.
Quote of the Week
“I don’t take drugs anymore. I knew a guy who couldn’t remember his wife’s face.” — Jim Woodring
that pig sure has the right idea
Matador #1
 Writer Devin Grayson ( Nightwing ) is joined by illustrator extraordinaire Brian Stelfreeze ( Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight ) for an explosive miniseries pitting Lt. Isabel Cardona against a deadly serial killer! Dismissed as a quota minority hire by her work peers, Cuban-born and Florida-bred … |
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Better Sex Workout
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Flash Gordon 1
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It is said that people generally prefer familliarity over change, but this is not the very case for this revision of a classic hero created way back in the 1930’s which pioneered the comic book superhero genre, but rather this only show that there is ind
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(Art book city comic sin) Witch Hunter Robin: Determination
Witch Hunter Robin: Determination
Witch Hunter Robin: Determination
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Nightcrawler Vol. 2 TPB: The Winding Way
Nightcrawler Vol. 2 TPB: The Winding Way
 BAMF! Nightcrawler’s back, but for how long?! As a badly injured Kurt lies on the brink of death, moments of his life flash before his eyes. Unfortunately, these memories are not how he remembered. Is his past a lie? Could the sins of his murderous brother be paid for by Nightcrawler? Or is Kurt act… |
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Batman: Battle Spike Batman Action Figure
Batman: Battle Spike Batman Action Figure
 The Battle Spike Batman figure stands approximately 6 1/2-inches-tall. He comes loaded with combat armor and a Battle Spike! Recommended for ages 4 and up…. |
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Penny Arcade Video Game Announced (Kotaku)
Holy fruit fucker! Penny Arcade, not content to pump out comics, raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for sick children and put on ginormous fanfests, is getting into the game development…
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It is an amazing story for a lot of good reasons, outlied by previous reviwers so well, it?s is firmly placed in a real and credible world, the character is very well developed, he is smart, the government have a very interesting role and the art is gorge
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(Create comic book drawings) Mike Weiss and his band of over-40 comics share humor boomers can relate to. (Princeton Packet)
Mike Weiss and his band of over-40 comics share humor boomers can relate to. (Princeton Packet)
Mike Weiss and his band of over-40 comics share humor boomers can relate to.
This is my favorite arc/TPB of the Superman/Batman series.
Mac Raboy’s Flash Gordon Volume 1 TPB - nick & dent
Mac Raboy’s Flash Gordon Volume 1 TPB - nick & dent
 Dark Horse is proud to present this collection of Mac Raboy’s run on Flash Gordon . Continuing Dark Horse Comics’ tradition of fine reprint books, this tome is the first ever collection of Flash Gordon work by Raboy. Beginning his comics career in 1940, after taking government-funded drawing classe… |
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Superman Vs Nature & War
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I guess we all have our definition of the character we like the most, and for me it has been tough to beat Donner?s Superman, the Alan Moore stories and Byrne?s Man of Steel, but this one did it.
DC Archives - Supergirl Vol. 1 HC
DC Archives - Supergirl Vol. 1 HC
 The Girl of Steel stars in her first-ever Archive collection, reprinting the Supergirl stories from Action Comics #252-268! Also included is the "first Supergirl" story from Superman #123–a prototype version of Supergirl that the Man of Steel encountered eight months prior to the … |
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Cartoon Violence: Free Association Edition (Wonkette)
Resident cartoon expert the Comics Curmudgeon stops by each and every Friday to guide us through the magical world of Todays Cartoons. They tackle the issues of the day, then we clothesline…
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(Comic book format lesson plan) Batman Blood T-Shirt (XL)
Batman Blood T-Shirt (XL)
 The Dark Knight has his hands full on the new Batman: Blood T-Shirt. Features the art of Scott Hampton belt-printed in white and red on the front of a black 100% cotton shirt. Cool new series, cool new design!!… |
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Quick hits
Never Underestimate Manga
Comic Book Bin on Meat Cake
Vancouver Loves Alison Bechdel
Porcature Artist Grew Up on Comics
Local Cartoonist Profile: Aaron Shaps
I Know Women Who Like Judge Dredd
Not Comics: Rogue Trooper Videogame
Women Of Comics and Illustration Exhibit
Nick Anderson: Out of Date and Proud of It
Happy 65th Birthday, Jim Scancarelli!
Comic Books portray our fears, our desires and ethos.
Driven with the vital need for boosting up their matters of economy, DC Comics with its ever competitive spirit against its archnemesis/rival major comic book company MARVEL Comics pitted to kill the primary major Comic Book hero of comicdom to help them
As Plato said in the “Republic”, his Utopian state needed heroes and myths to set higher standards to the people. Well, this is the standard we should follow, morally and in comics.
Not Comics: Tim Kreider Loves Pluto
The editorial cartoonist Tim Kreider is also a fine writer, as anyone who read his exegesis on B. Kliban in one of the Comics Journal specials a few years back can certainly attest. He has a guest editorial in the New York Times about the planet Pluto which contains throwaway gems like “I’ve long regarded Saturn’s misty tantalizing moon Titan as the Homecoming Queen of the solar system, courted and fawned over, stringing us along with teasing glimpses under her atmosphere, while Pluto was more like the chubby Goth chick who wrote weird poems about dead birds and never talked to anybody.”
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(Tweety and sylvester comic book values) To really understand this book, you have to keep in mind these stories were written at a time when the government didn’t regulate what chemicals went into drinking water, pregnant women were encouraged to smoke, and doctors regularly prescribed cocaine a
To really understand this book, you have to keep in mind these stories were written at a time when the government didn’t regulate what chemicals went into drinking water, pregnant women were encouraged to smoke, and doctors regularly prescribed cocaine a
If SUPERMAN: DAY OF DOOM a narrative penned by Dan Jurgens, the genius behind “The Death of Superman” storyline should be remembered for anything, it’s in igniting the desire to go back and reread and relive the events of the entire “Death” s
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DC Archives - Flash Vol. 4 HC
 The Flash Archives Vol. 4 reprints issues #125-132 of The Flash (1961-1962), faithfully recolored and restored to their original glory. This volume follows the Fastest Man Alive as he zips through adventures around the world, and features an introduction by longtime comics writer and former FLASH e… |
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As Clark Kent is showing Kara the outside world Wonder Woman, Harbinger and Artemis ambush them. They insist of taking Kara to Themyscira home of the Amazons for training because Harbinger had a vague vision that bad things would happen due to Kara bein (free adult comic book)
As Clark Kent is showing Kara the outside world Wonder Woman, Harbinger and Artemis ambush them. They insist of taking Kara to Themyscira home of the Amazons for training because Harbinger had a vague vision that bad things would happen due to Kara bein
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Batman: Rush - Jim Lee T-Shirt (XL)
Batman: Rush - Jim Lee T-Shirt (XL)
 Gotham’s guardian is coming at you with the new Batman: Rush T-Shirt. Features the art of Jim Lee screenprinted in full-color on the front of a black 100% cotton shirt. When the Dark Knight comes running towards you, you know there’s a damn-good reason!!… |
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Headstrong Heroes: Supergirl Bobble Head
Headstrong Heroes: Supergirl Bobble Head
 Superman’s cousin Supergirl lands on Earth on an important mission from her homeworld. When she encounters a witch, she uses her superhuman abilities to fight and ultimately succeed! She is afterall, a relative of the Man of Steel! This showcase collectible stands over 8-inches-tall on a hyper-detai… |
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Permanent Damage
Steven checks in with thoughts on the weekly comics format ala DC’s “52″ event. What are the biggest barriers facing weekly comics in America? How have past experiments fared? Steven takes a look at the issue and much more in this week’s PERMANENT DAMAGE. Plus, the “Skull of the Sorcerer” comic!
Marvel Comics Solicitations for November, 2006
Marvel Comics has released their solicitation text and cover images for comics and product shipping November, 2006.
Live Free or Slice Hard: Seeley Talks “Hack/Slash: Slice Hard”
When Cassie Hack and her partner Vlad get trapped in a building with six slashers they don’t panic - they make like “Die Hard’s” John McClane! This is the premise of October’s “Hack/Slash: Slice Hard” and we spoke with Tim Seeley about the one-shot and what’s next.
Flash Gordon: Purple Death From Outer
Flash Gordon: Purple Death From Outer
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This trade collects issues 8 13 of the Superman/Batman series. The story opens as Batman is diving in the waters off Gotham City collecting remnants of a recently destroyed Kryptonite asteroid. While arguing with Superman over a comm link he finds a recen (cheaper comic books)
This trade collects issues 8 13 of the Superman/Batman series. The story opens as Batman is diving in the waters off Gotham City collecting remnants of a recently destroyed Kryptonite asteroid. While arguing with Superman over a comm link he finds a recen
Back in the early 90s, when sales of Superman comic books were lagging behind, DC decided to kill off their main flagship character, saying the Man of Steel didn’t sell anymore. Whether it was a publicity stunt since DC somehow resurrected him or a sim
Batman Strikes! Vol. 1 TPB: Crime Time
Batman Strikes! Vol. 1 TPB: Crime Time
 The Batman stands ready to strike in this new digest-sized collection from Johnny DC! Reprinting the first five issues of the brand-new series THE BATMAN STRIKES - based on the hit new Kids’ WB show - CRIME TIME boasts five action-packed adventures…. |
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Robin Hood: The Movie
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Superman T-Shirt: Shadows (L)
 Celebrate the big screen return of the Man of Steel with a great t-shirt! Superman: Shadows features this classic silhoette screenprinted in color on the front of a navy blue 100% cotton shirt. The Man of Steel returns!!… |
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If you have ever daydreamed about what it would be like to become your favorite super hero, you’ll identify with Clark. You’ll also recognize all of the issues that a person with Superman’s powers would have to deal with: should he (buy comic books online) “go public”, does
If you have ever daydreamed about what it would be like to become your favorite super hero, you’ll identify with Clark. You’ll also recognize all of the issues that a person with Superman’s powers would have to deal with: should he “go public”, does
Ultraman Tiga Vol. 1 TPB - nick & dent
Ultraman Tiga Vol. 1 TPB - nick & dent
 Hailed as a cultural icon in Hong Kong and Japan, on par with our own Superman or Batman, Ultraman has punched, kicked, and karate-chopped his way into the hearts of fans internationally for nearly four decades. Known and loved the world over, the monster-smashing sci-fi superstar comes to Dark Hor… |
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Batman: Anarky TPB
 He’s one of Batman’s most dangerous foes. Not because he’s evil, but because he just may be right and Batman wrong. His name is Anarky…. |
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DC Archives - Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 3 HC
DC Archives - Batman: The Dark Knight Vol. 3 HC
 The Dark Knight faces some of his greatest foes in classic tales of the Golden Age — some never before reprinted — in BATMAN: THE DARK KNIGHT ARCHIVES Volume 3. This handsome hardcover volume features some surprising tales of Batman and Robin, including a classic holiday tale from 1942! From a sem… |
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“Secret Identity” is a thoughtful story and Busiek uses captions to delve into what this Clark Kent is thinking. There is no explanation as to whether he is a strange visitor from another planet or a mutant, because his origin is not germane to the sto
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Solo #9 (vintage comic book values)
Solo #9
 Join Scott Hampton ( Batman: Gotham County Line ) as he tells five tales of horror, humor and hijinx! You’ll meet the ‘real’ caped-crusader in ‘Batman:1947,’ blast off for other worlds in the EC Comics-inspired ‘The Monsters,’ take an unflinching look at the rock & roll world of today’s comic bo… |
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Scratch #5 (of 5)
 Batman returns in the conclusion of the story of misbegotten werewolf Scratch! A bloodthirsty mob wants Scratch dead. Can Batman protect him from his hometown and discover the secret of the Ouroboros in the midst of this frenzy?… |
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Kabuki
Kabuki August 21, 2006 @ 8:14 am Filed under Comics Kabuki is a comic book series by artist and writer David Mack, first published in 1994 by…
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Flash #1/2
 Warehouse Find — We don’t normally offer less-than-mint-condition books for sale, but with the continued demand for back issues, we’ve decided to add our Warehouse backstock to our website. The majority of our comics are in mint condition, but there are some with minor dings. Sorry, no returns on W… |
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And Clark. Making him a big high school jock was such a big mistake. They did it right in the sappy, teen drama series, Smallville, by Clark’s parent’s forbidding him to play any sports and so he was refused of ever being a popular athlete and school he
There are few characters in literature more quintessentially American than Superman and few more difficult to write. Just compare the number of five star Batman stories with the number for Superman. The problem is trying to come up with a compelling story
All about the Punisher.
So this weeks obsessed item of the week is….The Punisher. Seriously, this guy is Batman but more Hardcore, Cooler and Average. Seriously this guy…
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(Resident evil comic books) “Secret Identity” is a thoughtful story and Busiek uses captions to delve into what this Clark Kent is thinking. There is no explanation as to whether he is a strange visitor from another planet or a mutant, because his origin is not germane to the sto
“Secret Identity” is a thoughtful story and Busiek uses captions to delve into what this Clark Kent is thinking. There is no explanation as to whether he is a strange visitor from another planet or a mutant, because his origin is not germane to the sto
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Batman and Robin - The Serial Collection (2 discs)
Batman and Robin - The Serial Collection (2 discs)
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I do fondly remember the great quality infested peak of DC Comics back in the seventies as a kid, which somehow did still continued around in the eighties somewhat, giving their own brand of a distinct mark which perhaps are not found in the more commerci
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Paradise Lost: Child Murders At Robin
Paradise Lost: Child Murders At Robin
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(Comic book heroines) Happy 40th Birthday, Stefano Gaudiano!
Happy 40th Birthday, Stefano Gaudiano!
Comic Books portray our fears, our desires and ethos.
If you were to ask many long time comic book fans what they know of Supergirl’s history you might be surprised to hear them ask which Supergirl you were talking about. Just thinking about all the twists and turns this character has gone through is enough
Beto on Sloth and Serialization
“I’m not going to serialize so much in Love and Rockets anymore like I used to. I’m going to do more single stories in each issue in a more experimental vein. Because I do want to be doing graphic novels as well, and that’s going to take care of the characterization-type things. So I won’t really need to be doing that in Love and Rockets.”
I’m not sure how many people have picked up on this, but Gilbert Hernandez — one of our greatest cartoonists and someone who has been working at a high level for 25 years now — has been making one thing clear in his interviews supporting his book Sloth like this one with Christopher Mautner: he’s going to work differently from now on.
CR Week In Review
The top comics-related news stories from August 12 to August 17, 2006:
1. Marvel pushes back books in its Civil War linewide mega-eventalooza, causing retailers and readers to get so mad they promise to stock and purchase future issues with a frowny face on.
2. Iran’s Holocaust Cartoon contest opens up for exhibition purposes.
3. Word leaks of Wizard’s action a week ago Friday of letting go two long-time and popular employees who were working on the con side of things, although Wizard promises this has nothing to do with any sort of disappointment in the recent Chicago Con and other Wizard shows. Really. They swear. You know it’s amazing given their recent attendance figures announcements that no one made the joke “Wizard announces layoffs of 2143 employees.” Of course, that would be jive.
Winner of the Week
Marvel’s Tom Brevoort, whose “I”ll fight anyone in this room who wants to crack on our handling of Civil War” approach to Internet discussion of the matter certainly got him noticed.
Losers of the Week
Retailers with a lot invested in Marvel’s Civil War. You can kid as I did a few lines up about fans buying the stuff and retailers stocking it anyway, but the bulk of retailers have very little choice. While diversified retailers can negotiate cash flow issues delays cause better than retailers that concentrate on pushing superhero material, what that prescription misses is that this is a period of growth for comics, with some new faces out there building a clientele any way they can and some old faces trying to build momentum, which means the Direct Market is slightly more fragile than usual.
Quote of the Week
“All we can reach are ‘hearts and minds,’ because we can’t lay our hands on the actual machinery.” — The writer Warren Ellis on why self-marketing is important to so many creators: it’s the only way they have to compensate for a screwed-up system.
that Beagle Boy has the right idea
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Alien Dead
 Healthy doses of blood-drenched gore, corn-fed swamp girl nudity, unrelenting excitement, and serial/western star Buster Krabbe (Flash Gordon) highlight this drive-in classic of low budget terror. Featuring restored, rarely-seen footage and newly transferred from mint, newly discovered elements, thi… |
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I guess we all have our definition of the character we like the most, and for me it has been tough to beat Donner?s Superman, the Alan Moore stories and Byrne?s Man of Steel, but this one did it.
Batman Japanese Import Wave 2 - Poison Ivy Action Figure Gotham’s Guardian Against Crime
Batman Japanese Import Wave 2 - Poison Ivy Action Figure Gotham’s Guardian Against Crime
 Manufactured by Japanese manufacturer Yamato exclusively for the Japanese toy market, these limited-edition Batman figures are available in the U.S. for the first time under special arrangement with DC Direct! The Poison Ivy figure stands approximately 5-inches-tall and comes with an amazing garden … |
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Flash Gordon: Classic Heroes Collection Statue
Flash Gordon: Classic Heroes Collection Statue
 Electric Tiki presents the 3rd statue in its Classic Heroes Collection: the Interplanetary Space Adventurer, Flash Gordon. At nearly 12-inches tall, we have Flash in all his glory, eyes fixed on outer space, poised and ready with his laser gun. He is standing on asteroids which surround the planet M… |
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(Citing comic books) Nightwing Vol. 3 TPB: Love and Bullets
Nightwing Vol. 3 TPB: Love and Bullets
Nightwing Vol. 3 TPB: Love and Bullets
 Bludhaven is a nice, quite town… if you ignore the brutal mobsters, crooked cops and ruthless hitmen. Dick Grayson, formally known as Robin, is making a name for himself, out from under Batman’s shadow, as Nightwing in this fun little town. Dealing with the aftermath of the earthquake that all but… |
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The build up to the identity of Lois’ shooter is much more interesting than the actual reveal, but in the end, the identity of Ruin will shock you. and that’s really what this book is all about.
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I just bought this the other day, and I gotta say I’m impressed! Of course, I knew the book would be good, since Loeb wrote it, and since one of the best artist in the biz provided the art Ed McGuiness . The story is an entertaining one, with lots of ac
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Batman: Training For Power Season 1 V1
Batman: Training For Power Season 1 V1
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Superman TPB: Strange Attractors
Superman TPB: Strange Attractors
 Everyone Wants Superman! Only some people want the Man Of Steel Dead! First, the World’s Greatest Super-Hero must contend with Dr. Polaris. But something’s just not right with the good doctor… Then, Dr. Psycho comes to Metropolis to mess with Superman’s head. And with his Secret Society comrad… |
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Batman: Mission Masters 4 - Midnight Pursuit Batman Action Figure
Batman: Mission Masters 4 - Midnight Pursuit Batman Action Figure
 Batman is up against the ticking clock as he speeds through the darkened city streets to learn which villain is the mastermind behind this destructive scheme. In his Night Assault Jet, the Dark Knight investigates clues and scoundrels alike, putting an end to their greedy plan. The Midnight Pursuit … |
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In 2004, with the success of SMALLVILLE and the forthcoming release of SUPERMAN RETURNS, the good folks at DC Comics decided it was time for Superman’s origins to be re invented for the first time since John Byrne’s popular THE MAN OF STEEL series in th
Batgirl: Fists of Fury TPB
 Cassandra Cain has walked away from encounters with the likes of Lady Shiva, the world’s premier martial artist, and even Cassandra’s own father, the deadly assassin David Cain. But can even Batgirl survive a confrontation with Batman’s archnemesis, the Joker? And if the Clown Prince of Crime wasn’t… |
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Flash Frames - Best Internet Animatio
Flash Frames - Best Internet Animatio
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But inexplicably, as Clark grows up he discovers that, just like Superman in the comics, he is developing super powers. He has to learn to master these new abilities, how to hide them from others, and just what he should do with them. In a world where s
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Comic Books portray our fears, our desires and ethos.
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns TPB
Batman: The Dark Knight Returns TPB
 Frank Miller, Klaus Janson and Lynn Varley. If you’ve read this book you’ve probably done so dozens of times and it’s time for a new copy! If you haven’t read it buy it now and read it. You won’t be sorry. A female Robin, the Joker is cured, armageddon and a battle to the death between Batman and Su… |
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This was a shame. I think supergirl is a cool character and can be done well, but this just makes clear that DC has no idea what to do with her. There is no characterization, no back up characters and the story can only loosely be called a “story.” The
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SUPERMAN: EXILE is a worthwhile read for any kind of Superman fan. Both pre and post Crisis aficionados will find something to like in this story. And hey, it occurs prior to Superman’s exaggerated death, so that’s a (casper comic books) plus either way you look at it.
SUPERMAN: EXILE is a worthwhile read for any kind of Superman fan. Both pre and post Crisis aficionados will find something to like in this story. And hey, it occurs prior to Superman’s exaggerated death, so that’s a plus either way you look at it.
Though the story is redeemed in the end by a circular ending which seems to say we are always doomed to repeat the same mistakes, this “devastating critique” is not really all that original, exciting, or particularly entertaining. Nor does it comment on
Teen Titans: Divide And Conquer-Season 1 Vol 1
Teen Titans: Divide And Conquer-Season 1 Vol 1
 Teen Titans features five teen superheroes - each with special powers - led by Robin The Boy Wonder. This group unites to form a defensive force to protect the Earth from a new generation of villains - while coping with the problems of adolescence…. |
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Enjoy the Guide.it is a MUST HAVE.
The story itself is epic in scope, following the post Crisis Superman on his adventures in deep space. But wait, why is the Man of Steel not back on Earth, protecting us from threats domestic and alien? Simple: he is wracked with grief over his recent
Daredevil Vs Spider Man
 Two legendary superheroes collide as Daredevil faces Spiderman in an all-out fight for justice. Dwelling in a world of eternal darkness, Attorney Matt Murdock defends Peter Parker by day, but at night he takes to the streets, battling anyone in his path as he searches for truth… and revenge. Disc… |
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Robin Hood Vol 2
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Batman Beyond: Season 1
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(comic book art dot) Robin Hood
Robin Hood
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Psychoanalysis #2 (EC, 1955)
It still amazes me that EC could publish a comic book series on psychoanalysis; it just doesnt seem like a topic that would lend itself well to the…
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Sam Jackson On The Mother F#$kin Daily Show
Sam Jackson On The Mother F#$kin Daily Show Author: Stephen Gerding - Print - Comment On This Story Filed under Interviews, Movie/TV, Comics, A/V…
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This is still the Superman we know, more or less. A good man with amazing powers trying to make the world a better place, struggling to make sense of his role in the larger scheme. It’s very good. Very, very good.
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I Love Led Zeppelin: Panty-Dropping Comics (Seattle Weekly) (create your own comic book character)
I Love Led Zeppelin: Panty-Dropping Comics (Seattle Weekly)
In which the local cartoonist explicates the vaginal symbolism of a certain defunct blue flame.
DC Comics (Post Infinite Crisis) 52 Week 11 (Blogcritics.org)
It’s the Batwoman! Do you care, though? There’s only one bat that matters, and anyone else wearing a cape and cowl will be judged against his record. Everyone and their mom knows the basics about the Batwoman, right? Kate Kane is a closeted lesbian who once had a “thing” with Gotham cop Renee Montoya. She has now taken on the identity of the vigilante Batwoman, the second hero to debut in 52 .
Flash: Zoom Symbol T-Shirt (L)
Flash: Zoom Symbol T-Shirt (L)
 The past, present and future all come together with this new, yet previously released Zoom Symbol T-Shirt. Features the reversed Flash symbol screenprinted in black and red on the front of a yellow 100% cotton shirt. Eobard Thawne, Professor Zoom, The Reverse Flash, Hunter Zolomon and Zoom…have al… |
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‘Dreamblade’ seeks cult-like following (AP via Yahoo! News)
The company responsible for marketing successes like Dungeons & Dragons and Magic The Gathering is betting its newest game will develop the same cult-like following.
What would you do if you suddenly discovered that you could fly? The answer for this Clark Kent is to spend every spare moment flying. But then he sees someone in danger and saves their life. The good deed does not go unnoticed and Clark has to decide
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Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Series 1 Action Figure - Shazam!
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies Series 1 Action Figure - Shazam!
 Comics’ most iconic characters join forces in this fantastic tale which pits the Man of Steel and the Dark Knight against a top-secret team backed by Lex Luthor! Can our heroes take down a team composed of such powerhouses as Captain Marvel, Hawkman, Power Girl, and Black Lightning? You better belie… |
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I should have known when their was no image for this set, that something was wrong. I ordered this solely for the repainted figures.
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This was a shame. I think supergirl is a cool character and can be done well, but this just makes clear that DC has no idea what to do with her. There is no characterization, no back up characters and the story can only loosely be called a “story.” The (digital coloring of comic books)
This was a shame. I think supergirl is a cool character and can be done well, but this just makes clear that DC has no idea what to do with her. There is no characterization, no back up characters and the story can only loosely be called a “story.” The
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Batman & Mr Freeze: Sub Zero
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So better luck next time. By far the best part of (value comic book collection) this story was the first 10 or so pages.
So better luck next time. By far the best part of this story was the first 10 or so pages.
The Swag Teaser or How I Spent Wizard World Chicago 06
The Swag Teaser or How I Spent Wizard World Chicago 06 More to come. On these and others. Very, very soon. Posted at 10pm on 8/7/06 no comments; …
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Flash Gordon: Deadly Ray From Mars
Flash Gordon: Deadly Ray From Mars
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Batman (service comic books store) #653
Batman #653
 Written by James Robinson Art by Don Kramer & Michael Bair Cover by Simone Bianchi The Penguin takes center stage in Part 6 of ‘Face the Face’ the 8-part story crossing over with DETECTIVE COMICS! But can the Penguin survive Harvey Dent’s new brand of justice? Only Batman and Jason Bard can unco… |
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Superman, Red Son
Darwyn Cooke on New Spirit, Eisner
Bob Andelman’s interview with Darwyn Cooke about Will Eisner (click through the image) includes art from the forthcoming Spirit comic — unsurprisingly, it looks gorgeous.
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We meet Clark Kent celebrating another birthday in a small town in Kansas. His dad thought it would be neat to have a famous name and his mother thinks it it fun that there are all these toys about her son, but this Clark Kent has never found any of it t
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Fun read. Intelligent read. Satisfying read. In other words, a very worthwhile take on the Superman character that might make you think, but, more (art comic book community) importantly, will keep you entertained.
Fun read. Intelligent read. Satisfying read. In other words, a very worthwhile take on the Superman character that might make you think, but, more importantly, will keep you entertained.
Batman: Terror TPB
 Professor Hugo Strange is dead. Or so everyone believed. . . In the early years of Batman’s crime-fighting, the brilliantly twisted Strange pushed the Dark Knight to the very edge of sanity. But Batman was able to resist the diabolical mastermind and foil Strange’s sinister plots. Now, Hugo Strange … |
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Still, this is a fun comic with some dark tones that should entertain serious DC Comics fans.
Batman: Tales of the Demon TPB
Batman: Tales of the Demon TPB
 Ra’s al Ghul, long-lived eco-terrorist and founder of the League of Assassins, has proven through theyears to be one of Batman’s most formidable adversaries. Accompanied by his beautiful daughter Talia, Ra’s has proven elusive, tempting and very, very dangerous. This volume collects the earliest Ra’… |
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Batman: No Man’s Land Vol. 4 TPB (comic books and reading ability)
Batman: No Man’s Land Vol. 4 TPB
Batman: No Man’s Land Vol. 4 TPB
 The Dark Knight strikes back! As Batman battles to reclaim Gotham from brutal gangs lead by the city’s most notorious villains, an even more insidious danger looms. And the harbinger of this shadowy threat is the one man to have broken the Bat — the man called Bane! Following the events of BATMAN: … |
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Back in the early 90s, when sales of Superman comic books were lagging behind, DC decided to kill off their main flagship character, saying the Man of Steel didn’t sell anymore. Whether it was a publicity stunt since DC somehow resurrected him or a sim
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Flash Gordon/ One Step Beyond
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Robin Harris: Live From The Comedy
Robin Harris: Live From The Comedy
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And for some reason Clark seemed like a robot. A machine programmed by John Byrne. It’s most likely beause of his awful dialogue and how everything was cliche.
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Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #194
Batman: Legends of the Dark Knight #194
 Part 3 of the 5-part ‘Snow.’ Batman’s surveillance team discovers the secret a corporation has kept that has transformed an ordinary research scientist into a mad menace to himself and all of Gotham!… |
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This is worth it just to see a the first post crisis Batman Superman meeting.
DC Direct: Poison Ivy Medium Statue
DC Direct: Poison Ivy Medium Statue
 The Poison Ivy Medium Statue was sculpted by Barsom, based on the designs by Bruce Timm from Batman: The Animated Series. Batman’s femme fatale and criminal protector of the world of vegetation poses invitingly on a base of ivy and strewn roses. This hand-painted, cold-cast porcelain statue stands a… |
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DC Direct: Batman 400% Kubrick
DC Direct: Batman 400% Kubrick
 Don’t miss out on this limited-edition Batman Kubrick! Four times larger than the original Batman figure included in the previously released DC Direct Exclusive BATMAN KUBRICK SET, this figure measures approximately 11-inches high x 4-inches deep and is packaged in a fifth panel 4-color window box. … |
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Comics Talent Needed Everywhere
Well, a couple of places, anyway.
* Warren Ellis will be looking at submissions for his webcomics collective, Rocket Pirates, which he discusses here.
* Devil’s Due is looking for artists for two specific projects, described in this press release.
Azerbaijanis Kept From Internet Comics
So if you’re the president of a country and there’s this web site that occasionally runs cartoons that make fun of you, how do you keep your people from reading it? When your name is Ilham Aliev and your government controls the long-distance network most of your Internet-accessing citizens use, it’s not very hard.
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Quick hits
Cagle Adds Four Cartoonists
Niche Cartoonist Profile: David Reddick
Amazing Story of Manga and Murder Case
Local Cartoonists Profile: Murphy and Mise
The Speculation Theory of ’90s Market Crash
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