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Beginner's Guide to Collecting Comic Books
For budding comic book collectors out there, you will be very surprised at how wonderful the world of comic book collecting is. Of course, comic book collectors have their own personal reasons at why they want to collect such. But you have to know why you are collecting them in the first place. Be aware that the popularity of a comic book can be short-lived. However, whether you are for the art or... [Read More]
What is Manga?
Manga is the local word for comics or komikku, as it is pronounced, in Japan. It began way back after World War II. Though manga is a comic, it is popular among people of all ages and they read them. A variety of subjects ranging from romance, history, drama, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, action and adventure, sexuality, mystery, horror, games and sports, and a lot more. It has pLayed a critic... [Read More]
X-Men Messiah Complex
The X-Men Messiah Complex is one of the many different Marvel comics titles that are ongoing right now. The comic book crossover series regarding the X-Men started last October 2007 and will conclude January 2008. It is the climax of events that began with House of M which essentially led to the decimation of mutants in the Marvel Universe. The storyline for the Messiah Complex is one that was set... [Read More]
We3 by Grant Morrison
If you think you've explored enough plots in the world of animal fiction, then you better strap on your seatbelts because with Grant Morrison's We3, you will meet three of the most intriguing and lovable animals that you've ever laid your eyes upon.We3 is a product of world-renowned comic book writer, Grant Morrison. He has teamed up with comic book artist Frank Quietly whose illustrating style ha... [Read More]
Michael Turner Profile
Michael Turner was born on April 21, 1971. His current occupation is a comic book artist as well as a creator. Some of the comic book characters that he was able to create were Fathom, Soulfire, Ekos. One of his most popular creations was that of Witchblade which was the work that was attributed to him. One of his fortes was that of his great skill in illustrating highly detailed art in comic book... [Read More]
Dave Stevens Profile
Dave Stevens is an American comic book artist and illustrator. He is the creator of the movice character The Rocketeer. He has been famous for creating his pin-up style drawings of beautiful women. One of his major accolades is winning the Russ Manning Award in 1982.Some of his professional work include the following credentials.1975: Illustrated in the Tarzan comic strip1976: Fear & Laughter ... [Read More]
Grant Morrison Profile
Grant Morrison is one of the writers of the fabled Batman book "Arkham Asylum". He is considered as a very inventive and original writer in the comic book industry. His stint with Batman has earned him 500,000 sold copies worldwide. It has also won numerous awards, which makes it one of the most successful original graphic novel to be published in America. This book has actually been rec... [Read More]
After Hours Profile
After Hours comics is a publisher of comics that was created by Buddy Scalera and Darren Sanchez. These are two people who have had a lot of experience in the comic book industry. They have both worked for Wizard and have utilized their experience as well as knowledge that they have learned from their contact with the comic world to essentially pursue self-publishing of their very own comic books.... [Read More]
Bluewater Productions Profile
Bluewater Productions is a publisher of comic books that started in 2001 at Image Comics. They were able to publish titles like "Dollz" and 10th Muse". They were able to launch the Legend of Isis and Black Tide. There were some books that were launched which jumped to the top 30. When the publishers headed by Darren G. Davis left Image in order to go to Alias Enterprises, they were ... [Read More]
Fantagraphics Books Profile
Fantagraphics books has been around since the ‘80s. The publisher is said to publish the best comics in the world according to "Wired". Fantagraphics Books has been the forerunner of comics as a legitimate form of art as well as literature ever since it began its publishing industry. It began with the comic book company publishing their critical trade magazine, The Comics Journal. ... [Read More]