General Comics Discussions (6846)
1970s Marvel Comics
I don’t own every Marvel comic ever made, but until recently, I thought I owned every Marvel comic I cared to. My childhood favorites were Captain America, Hulk and The Avengers, and by the time I left for college I had accumulated complete runs (cou
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All-Star Western #1 - Initial Reactions
Anopther one I bought on a whim.It's actually not too bad. There's a series of murders in Gotham, and Amadeus Arkham is called in, and he in turn calls in Hex. A tad implausible. but tolerable enough in an otherwise enjoyable story. Hex and Arkham m
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New York Times reports return of Red Circle heroes
From Archie Comics
Oct. 10, 2011
THE NEW YORK TIMES HIGHLIGHTS RETURN OF RED CIRCLE HEROES
When it comes to superheroes, why should Marvel and DC have all the fun? Archie Comics are reviving their classic heroes from the Red Circle imprint next
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Bill Everett / Sub-Mariner
In my estimation, Bill Everett is the most underrated talent of the Golden Age. His style continued to improve right up until his untimely death. Back in the ‘90s, I bought five sets of five issues each of GA Marvel Comics on microfiche just so I cou
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'Godfather' star interviewed on voice role as Carmine Falcone in 'Batman: Year One'
From Warner Home Video
Oct. 11, 2011
The Godfather star Alex Rocco returns to his mobster roots as Carmine Falcone in Batman: Year One
Forty-six years later, actor who debuted in Batman TV series is once again featured opposite the Caped Crusader
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Disney Publishing announces NYCC schedule
From Disney Publishing Worldwide
Oct. 10, 2011
DISNEY PUBLISHING WORLDWIDE AT NEW YORK COMIC-CON 2011
Disney Publishing Worldwide (DPW) thrills at the 2011 New York Comic-Con convention with exciting panels, signings, and giveaways. For media ima
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GLAMOURPUSS ?
I have been following Dave Sim's GLAMOURPUSS , from Aardvark-Vanehiem (Sp??) , but , frankly , I would like to know if it is still running ??!!!
Or , at least available from Diamond .
My new...ish LCS claims to not see it listed in the most recen
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Avengers: 1959
Avengers: 1959 is the kind of series I generally actively dislike (an implant which contradicts the very continuity it should enhance), that is, until recently. As time marches inexorably onward, the conceit that the Marvel Universe as we know it (st
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OPTIC NERVE #12
On my last LCS visit I saw , and bought , Drawn & Quarterly's OPTIC NERVE #12 , the anthology series/franchise for Adrian Tomine .
It cost $5.99 , 40 pages and an " odd " cover , which sort of emulated the " half- " covers that newsstand editions o
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Unproduced Screenplays
I enjoyed this article from Comic Book Resources concerning Unproduced Screenplays that have been turned into comics (think Kevin Smith's Green Hornet or Frank Miller's Robocop). It would be great to see Joss Whedon's vision for Wonder Woman someday
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Get DC Universe Online Legends Digital Comics for only $.99 each
From DC Entertainment
Oct. 7, 2011
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Image Comics unveils 'The Art of Carbon Grey'
From Image Comics
Sept. 22, 2011
IMAGE COMICS UNVEILS THE ART OF CARBON GREY
Artists Nguyen, Evans & Gardner Present The Art of Carbon Grey Hardcover
Berkeley, CA – This December, the art secrets of Image Comic’s masterpiece will be revealed in
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'Southland' star Ben McKenzie talks about playing lead in 'Batman: Year One'
From Warner Home Video
Oct. 11, 2011
Southland star Ben McKenzie takes justice into his
own hands as the title character of Batman: Year One
Three-time Emmy winner Bryan Cranston, fanboy favorites Eliza Dushku and
Katee Sackhoff included in cast
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Portland comics shop hosts 'Spell Checkers Vol. 2' release party
From
Sept. 27, 2011
Bridge City Comics is proud to present
Spell Checkers Vol. 2 Release Party with Jaime Rich, Joelle Jones and Nico Hitori De
Bridge City Comics is proud to announce our Spell Checkers Vol. 2 Release Party on Friday, September 30
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