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There are plenty of tricks every writer of comics should know before delving into the comic business. The most important would be in creating a super hero, not an anti-hero like Punisher, but a hero like Batman or Spider Man who all readers, not just adults, can look up to.

This is a discussion of the comics field in short. It is less a history; more an opinion on how to improve them, what titles and creators are geniuses of the field. Comics like Batman often deserve respect, but many times are telling the same old pulp tales.

A short article on one of the most important publishers of comic books, with notes on Batman, Superman, and Elseworlds.

Comic books and graphic novels are serious forms of art and literature and should be treated as such.

This piece offers a thesis for comic books: why they are so popular, why movies like "Iron Man" and "Batman" keep getting made, and provides a glimpse into the two great minds of comics-Alan Moore and Frank Miller. Why do we read comics? Here's an answer.

The evolution of comic books into graphics novels.

In this discussion, I will elate a key question in comic books, whether they are art or not. There have been many respectable films based on comic books

As a die-hard comic book fan, Smallville has impressed me. For the last seven years, the show has done what many who follow sci-fi and fantasy thought was impossible; breathed life back into the failing Superman franchise.

Comic books are no longer the unwanted literary stepbrother of the novel. And there are many reasons to collect the modern comic. This articles gives you a few.

Nowadays comic books are valued not for the quality of the workmanship or the artistry involved in their creation but for the dollar values they rack up in "price guides" and online auctions.

This article features a list of the most entertaining graphic novels I ever read. For a good, graphic fix, you could do much worse than read a few of these.

Many people seem to harbor the misconception that comic books are "easy writing". In reality, however, comic books are just as difficult and time-consuming to write as your average novel; they simply require a much different skill set in order to succeed.

A guide to comics for a reader who wants to get into the hobby for the first time (or at least first time since childhood), seeking comics for mature, intelligent readers. Covers both superhero and non-superhero books.

Many comic books have seen movie success lately, but there are still a few more comic books that can be made into movies.

Alan Moore, award winning comic-book writer has created a wonderful world populated by superheroes in Top Ten. Even if you are not a comic-book fan, Top Ten is one of the most extraordinary pieces of literature today.

In the first of the two-part series, we looked at the heroes. This time, we look at the supervillains that infest our comic books. Is it possible for the uber-baddies to step into real life? Second of the two-part series.

Comic books have always been popular with the American people, but in recent decades their popularity has increased dramatically. Film seems to be America's choice of form for pop culture, and comic book adaptations seem to be limitless lately.

Superman Returns opens and brings up the old debate over who would win a fight between Superman and Batman. Read on to find out why it wouldn't even be close. The Caped Crusader would destroy the Man of Steel.

For ten years, Top Shelf Productions has specialized in publishing quality graphic novels by an eclectic roster of talents. This year is no different as the company offers an impressive slate of books during Spring '07.

This is a debate that has raged on for as long as these two characters have been in existence. Many think that Superman could win easily, but Batman has things working in his favor that could help him win.

Rarely has such a group of talents been organized into one book. The interviews are simple, but in depth, and will make enjoyable reading for all fans of comics.

The most important character in the field of comic books has always been a favorite of mine. This article explains why Batman deserves all the respect and popularity he has.

Looking at Batman: The Dark Knight Returns and why it's better than sex.

A review of a how-to classic that, though not the best book on comic writing, is leagues ahead of many. Peter David is noted for writing the comic incarnation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower, as well as a writer for many other comics including The Incredible Hulk.

There are plenty of comics we all wish we owned, whether they be small press or from the major publishers. This column points you in the right direction on good comic buys.

A review of Frank Miller's classic graphic novel that redefined how comic books were made and read.

The four ages of comics; tips for safe comics for kids; new trends in comics.

Superman Returns to the big screen in June, but is America too jaded for this type of hero?

Every writer who approaches the comic medium has to make choices on central characters. The best way for success is to write super hero comics.

Comic books that are several hundred pages long that deal with relationships and family are not that far fetched. In fact you'd be surprised what material is available outside the USA.

Comic books originally gained favor with the originals like Superman [DC], SpiderMan [Marvel] and others.
But are they really appropriate material for our kids?

Are Your Old Comic Books Worth Big Money?

Five comic books that have a large female audience. All are commonly availible at bookstores, so you don't have to set foot in a comic shop.

Often times people find comic books in their attic or at garage sales and assume they are worth a fortune. The truth is that is not always the case. Here are a few tips to help figure out if those comic books are worth anything?

Comic books work because they do what other formats cannot. This essay explains, in short, why we read comic books like "Batman" and "X-Men."

Comic books, like other forms of media, are now easily found on the internet. Will this effect the industry in any way?

More 100,000 spectators are expected to attend Napoli ComicCon over the course of three days -- and most of these fans are interested in comics a lot more diverse than Batman or Superman.

In this day and age comic books cater towards 20 and 30 year olds, so what are the kids supposed to read?

Comic books, by definition, are not bound to conventional laws of physics or nature. But is it possible that some of our most-renowned heroes could step out of the pages? First of a two part series.

Most people learn through visualization, so it makes sense that a graphic medium would be the best format for teaching. However, few if any schools take this educational approach.

Comic books are a male dominated world. Women are shown in an unfair way, mostly because they do not have any say in it. There are few women who have a career in the comic book industry.

Comic books can be more than just entertainment. They can also be an investment.

The is the second year for the New York Comic Books Convention. Last years event was so well attended, that they had to move to the main hall of the Javits Convention Center this year, a space twice as big.

Comic books might not seem as important as the government or science but African-American characters were just as groundbreaking in comic books as African-American people in other fields.

This article sheds some light on what true and false in the world of comic books.

If you want to read about some of the comic books I thought were the best in the past week then look no further.

Selling comic books on Ebay.com is a very lucrative enterprise. This guide tells you why selling comics from the golden age to the modern age can make you money, and how to do it.

For a fan of Superman comic books, the cream of the collectible crop is undoubtedly the one publication that precedes volume one, issue one, Action Comics #1, valued at a stunning $1,360,000 (yes, that is a comma, not a decimal point!).

Exactly how true is the television series "Smallville" to the canon established in the comic books, and how much is nothing more than hyperbole created to help boost the ratings? Read on for some "Smallville" allusions to Superman comic books/films, and decide for yourself!

Which Marvel comic books stick out as not only memorable but would be a prized addition to any comic book collection? Read on for eight Marvel comic books that are not only rare, but would be seen as an ultimate prize for any serious collector!