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The Comic Book Art of Kevin Nowlan: Artist Helped Define Superman, Batman, Hulk, & Jack B. Quick

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Eric Shanower's Age of Bronze: Trojan War Comics Epic Blends Myth, Literature, and Archaeology

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Best Christmas Comics to Give to Collectors: Offbeat-But-Classic Comic Book Tales on a Holiday Theme

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Adult Comics of Wallace Wood: Comics Legend Drew Cartoons Like Sally Forth and Disney Parodies

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

How the Value of a Comic Book is Determined: The Factors Affecting a Comic's Appraisal and Selling Price

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Complete Calvin and Hobbes Revisited: Bill Watterson's Classic Strip Remains Brilliant – and Affordable

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Fantasy Art of Charles Vess: Dark Horse's Drawing Down the Moon Showcases Eisner-Winner's Work

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Will Eisner's Later Career and Legacy: Comics Award Named for Spirit Creator and Graphic Novel Pioneer

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Spirit and Will Eisner's Early Comics: Masterpieces Created Amid the 1930s & 1940s Superhero Boom

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

What Are Digital Comics? Scanned Copies, Webcomics, Motion Comics are All Digital Comic Books

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

What is the CGC or Certified Guaranty Company? CGC Does Standardized and Independent Comic Book Grading for a Fee

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comic Book Subscriptions – The Pros and Cons: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Subscribing to Comics Series

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

What to Look For When Grading Comic Books: Factors Which Determine Whether Comics are Mint, Fine, or Good

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comic Book Grading Systems and Terms: Grade Scales and Definitions Used by Overstreet, CGC, and Dealers

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comfortable Costume Ideas for Comics Conventions: How to Dress Up in Trouble-Free Superhero or Villain Outfits

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Star Wars Comics for the Apple iPhone: Dark Horse Star Wars Series Reformatted & Released at iTunes Store

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Entering Costume Contests at Comics Conventions: How to Impress Judges and Other Cosplayers When Dressing Up at Cons

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Strange Tales #1 From Marvel Comics – Review: Offbeat Anthology By Independent Artists Spoofs Marvel Superheroes

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comic Book Supplies for Collectors and Novices: Bags, Backing Boards, and Boxes for Storing and Displaying Comics

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Story of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles #1: First Issue of Eastman & Laird's TMNT Cult Parody-Turned-Phenomenon

In: Classic Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Cultural Stereotyping in Tintin in the Congo: Hergé's Racial Self-Censorship of his 1930s Tintin Adventure

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Adult Comics for Fans of Literature and History: Racy Graphic Novels That Make Great Gifts for Bookish Types

In: Classic Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Adult Comics for Fans of Sci-Fi and Fantasy: Enticing Graphic Novel Gifts for Genre Aficionados

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Life and Works of Osamu Tezuka: The God of Manga Sparked Japan's Post-War Manga & Anime Explosion

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

An Introduction to Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy: Mighty Atom Famous in Manga, TV Anime, and Movies

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

An Introduction to Fan Expo Canada: Toronto's Comics, Anime, Sci-Fi, Horror, & Video Games Convention

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Emily the Strange – Review of The 13th Hour #1: First Emily Comics Miniseries Heavy on Hipsterism, Light on Plot

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Jeff Smith's RASL From Cartoon Books: Bone Creator's New Comics Series Blends Noir and Science Fiction

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Fan Culture Satirized by Comics Artists: When Artists and Writers Poke Fun at Comics Conventions

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Batman Black and White, Volume One #1–4: All-Star Monochrome Dark Knight Miniseries Had Unique Short Stories

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Written Parts of a Comic Book Page: Sound Effects, Blurbs, Captions and Other Comic-Writing Terms

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Visual Parts of a Comic Book Page: Panels, Gutters, Speech Balloons, and Other Graphic Terms

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Conclusion of Akira, Volumes 5 & 6: The Climax of Katsuhiro Otomo's Epic Manga Series

In: Manga

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Star Wars Dark Empire Trilogy: Dark Horse Miniseries Helped Kick-Start Star Wars' Expanded Universe

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Peter Bagge's Hate – Buddy Does Jersey: The 1990s Comic Book Adventures of Buddy Bradley on the East Coast

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

A Guide to Akira, Volumes 3 & 4: The Middle of Katsuhiro Otomo's Landmark Manga Opus

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Profile – The International Journal of Comic Art: IJOCA an Invaluable Resource for Comic Book Academics and Students

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Peter Bagge's Hate – Buddy Does Seattle: The 1990s Comic Book Adventures of Buddy Bradley on the West Coast

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

An Introduction to Akira, Volumes 1 & 2: The Beginning of Katsuhiro Otomo's Manga and Anime Epic

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Peter Bagge – The Neat Stuff Years: Memorable Characters Emerged From 1980s Fantagraphics Comic Mag

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Halo Graphic Novel – Review: Comic Book Stories Only for Die-Hard Halo Video Game Fans

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Icaro by Moebius and Jiro Taniguchi – Review: Euro-Manga Crossover Held Back by Plotting, Publication Woes

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The New Yorker Cartoons of Charles Addams: Addams Family Creator Best Known for Subtle Wit and Macabre Art

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Krazy Kat's History and Significance: George Herriman's Strip Influential in Pop and High Art Alike

In: Classic Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

John Byrne's Classic Star Trek Comics From IDW: Comics Veteran's New Stories Set During Original Trek TV Series

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Serpieri's Druuna Censored in Heavy Metal: American Reprints Cut Explicit Content from European Graphic Novels

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Visiting the Centre Belge de la Bande Dessinée: Brussels Museum Must-See for Fans of European Comics and Art Nouveau

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Nintendo Power's Mario, Zelda, and Metroid Manga: Gamers Got a Taste of Japanese-Style SNES Comics in the 1990s

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

The Joker's Changing Comic Book Origins: The Backstory of Batman's Arch-Enemy Has Often Been Re-invented

In: Classic Comics

By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

How Sin City Reconciled Frank Miller & Hollywood: What Convinced the Comics Legend to Give Movies Another Chance

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comics Copyrights in Berlin v. E.C. Publications: Mad Magazine Sued Over Showtunes' Lyrics in Landmark Parody Case

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Six Classics of Comic Book Theory: The Best Meta-Comics are by Legendary Artists and Writers

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Frank Miller's 300 and the Classical Tradition: Thermopylae Graphic Novel Draws Skilfully From Ancient Sources

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comics Copyrights in Disney v. The "Air Pirates": Legal Battle Over Mickey Mouse Comic Book Parody Spanned a Decade

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

Comic Book Copyrights in Gaiman v. McFarlane: Case Determined Whether Writer or Artist Owns Spawn Characters

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By: Feature Writer Luke Arnott

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