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

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.

Notes on some of the top comic book writers working today.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Widely heralded as one of the greatest comic book writers of all time, Moore's work has recently begun to reach a wider audience through film. A number of his works have been adapted to the big screen, with varying success.

A look at how comic books can stand as an independent and unique art form.

Having just moved here to Milwaukee and being something of a comic book hound I was interested in finding the best places in the area to get my regular comics "fix".

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.

All the super heroes in the world couldn't help you whether to buy the latest Batman or Iron Man comic. Collecting is hard and should be taken seriously. In order to become a serious collector, a fan needs a few hints.

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.

This is about the evolution of comics. And the forms they have taken over the years.

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

An analysis on the most important comic book writer of the 20th century, Alan Moore. With hits like "Watchmen," "V for Vendetta," and a series of movies, the popularity of Alan Moore seems to never end. This article tells you why the comic writer is great.

Superman, Batman, Supergirl, John Constantine -- all characters published by DC Comics, all have headlined their own, more or less, successful movies.

Author/journalist Hannibal Tabu interviews the artist formerly known as Jim Owsley about the industry, working at the two biggest publishers in the field and the challenges of being a creator of color.

Always thought and/or heard that comics were just for kids? Well I say that is plain rubbish! Not everything out there consists of overly-muscled men in tights and anatomically-improbable women. Comics can be a thinking man's (or women's) game, too!

Comic books can be great. This essay explores the aspects of the best comic books.

My spider senses are tingling, it must be the top ten comic book related articles of 2006.

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.

Jim Lee is back and this time he's teamed up with acclaimed writer Jeph Loeb to create one of the best Batman comics of all time.

A look at the biggest comic book movies that have shaped the genre, including Superman, Batman, and Spider-Man.

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.

why the dramatic decrease of superheroes?

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

The best comic book store in Chicago is Chicago Comics. They have old and new comic books for sale, action figures, statues, T-shirts, and more. Their staff is friendly and reliable.

Mortal Kombat's next video game will be a throwdown against DC Comics. Which characters should be in the game?

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.

The issue that is coveted by any Superman fan is a copy of Action Comics #1. This comic book sells for $250,000 for an unrestored, complete copy in average condition.

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."

With its complex system or worlds and timelines, this article lists ways DC can be more accomodating to newer readers.

Kitson has been a mainstay at DC Comics for years, working on titles such as The Adventures of Superman, The Titans, and JLA: Year One. Currently he's working as the artist on the Legion of Superheroes.

In this tome you won't find any high-flying super-heroes, no spandex clad, muscle-bound defenders of peace and justice, no silicone-enhanced females bursting out of the skimpiest of costumes.

Earlier this week George Miller began tryouts for the Justice League Movie. But which Justice League characters will be in the movie?

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

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 is for people who want to collect and do not know where to start.

Superman is an iconic hero known the world over, but many people haven't sampled his comic book adventures. Here's the top ten stories you have to check out.

Recent years have been good for the comic book and graphic novel to film adaptations such as the hugely popular SPIDER-MAN (2002) and X-MEN (2000) franchises not to mention the more low-key GHOST WORLD (2001) and A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE (2005).

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.

In the Hartford, Connecticut area, there are many fans of comic books,both casual readers and collectors. Presented here, is a guide to the top comic book stores in the Hartford, Ct area.

A realistic look at collecting comic books from a former collector and retailer.

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.

Loved the Spiderman movies? Do you think that Wolverine character from the X-Men movies was cool? Want more superhero quality time? I think it's time you went to the source! Time to read some comics, from the library!

If you're tired of all the overhyped epic comic book stories like Civil War, 52, Endangered Species and Countdown then check out the best story going on in comics, the Sinestro Corps.

You may have heard about the surge in popularity of graphic novels. Comics are not just for kids anymore. The trouble is knowing where to start. "Y: the Last Man" has a compelling story that any reader will enjoy.

Comic book super heros have traditionaly been white, with minorities existing only to fill some sort of stereotype quota.

Just a few good comic book to get and read. Make sure you check them out. I also go into the people behind the books.

Any writer could profit from studying the synthesis between action, dialogue, and narration that is found in a comic book script. The funny book writers deserve a better term for their works.

Fans have asked Marvel and DC to have their superheroes battle. This is why it will never happen.

Newcomer to AC Jess and I discuss the top five comics and graphic novels that we'd like to see on the big screen. Hollywood take note, we've got your casting already started.

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.

Hollywood is going to continue to make movie adaptations of comic books. These are some of the comic book adaptations you'll see very soon.

A list of five excellent comic books, collected in trade paperback editions, to introduce younger readers to the genre without the prerequisite superhero violence.

For years DC Comics has been poorly represented in the video game world. Justice League Heroes puts the company's premier superhero team into a game that won't disappoint fans.

Some comic heroes have really defined the field. This article explores some of my favorites, along with mentioning those that should always be mentioned.

I pit DC's two titans against each other.

The different Robins in DC History appeal to people in different ways, reflecting their own traits in action.

Who makes the better comic book? Well it depends on what you like.

Comics from Marvel and DC

An update of Batman and Robin

Read on and find out why superheroes like Spider-Man, Batman or Wolverine could be a great costume idea this Halloween

X-Men illustrator, Dave Cockrum died Sunday at age 63 from complications of diabetes.

This is a review of the graphic novel Batman: Year One by Frank Miller. It gives an overview of the story and recommends it to readers.

Zack Snyder is in for the fight of his life as he attempts to assemble an all-star cast for the most controversial super-hero movie ever produced.

Superman has been one of the world's most beloved superheroes. Now, with the release of Superman Returns making big buzz, more children than ever are asking parents to incorporate the Man of Steel into their birthday celebrations. Do it with style!

Since his creation in the 1930's, Superman has appeared in every major form of media known to man. From comic books to movies, radio shows to the Broadway stage, Superman has been featured in them all.

Comentary on the graphic novel series Maus by Art Spiegelman.

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 have given us characters who have become icons, such as Superman, Batman, Spider-man, and more. However, they have drawn themselves into a corner by creating characters who cannot die, and have had their stories redone multiple times.

I have plenty of great moments as a collector, but winning valuable X-Men comics at a con was perhaps the best. As a collector and reader of comics, I have decided this medium deserves a regular column.

Comic book writers should be called artists, just like the novelist or freelance non-fiction writer. This article tells one why.

The most popular American writer of the 20th century discussed in short. From his novels, to his memoirs, this discussion highlights key moments in the history of Stephen King.

A holiday gift guide for the book worm in your family.

Fanboys of the world, unite and rejoice! Hollywood has taken our favorite tale of anarchy and turned it into a film that the mainstream could accept without surrendering the work's heart and soul.

DC Comics recently announced that they were bringing back the fairly unknown character Batwoman. Oh yeah, and she's going to be a lesbian.

If you aren't excited about the upcoming film 300, then you may want to check you pulse, because you may no longer be among the living. If you haven't heard of 300, then get out from underneath your rock...

The evolution of comic books into graphics novels.

There are many websites offering Batman Graphic Novels, this guide will direct you to sites that I feel offer a nice selection of the novels.

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.

This article outlines the rarest and best of collectible Superman comic books.

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!

A run-down of DC Comics movies currently in production.

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

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

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.

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.