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Philip Schweier is the second most tenure contributor at The Comic Book Bin and as such we take his sage advices seriously, when he pens one of his columns. Philip is mostly interested in pop culture and comic books from the 1960s to the 1990s
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Welcome Back, Jackie Earle Haley
Jackie Earle Haley may be a new face to fans of comic book films, but he's actually been around quite a while
Feb 6, 2010 - 12:44:16 PM
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Where Have All the Really Great Comic Books Gone?
Event fatigue wears me thin. Can't someone just tell me a really good story?
Jan 15, 2010 - 11:20:45 AM
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Wallace & Gromit Comics Launch on PSP
Wallace & Gromit comics coming to a Playstation near you, just in time for the holidays.
Dec 19, 2009 - 5:58:00 AM
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Comics, Kids and the Creation of Galaxy Man
Atlanta area comic book store owner, and his creation that brings hope to the galaxy.
Nov 15, 2009 - 7:42:41 AM
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'Tis the Season...
Wanna see something REALLY scary? So would I.
Oct 26, 2009 - 12:33:29 PM
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Collecting Comics
It's one thing to be an avid comic book reader, but collecting can present a whole new world of challenges.
Oct 20, 2009 - 18:23:47 PM
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The Costumes of Dragon*Con
A lot of cons feature costuming, but nobody does it like Dragon*Con!
Sep 23, 2009 - 7:08:19 AM
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Celluloid Heroes
There's always a lot of gritting of teeth when translating comics to film, from the original creator on down the line.
Sep 16, 2009 - 8:24:02 AM
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That '70s Super-hero
The 1970s was a time of rampant super-heroes on the small screen, some say paving the way for Star Wars. Let's take a look.
Sep 2, 2009 - 13:45:29 PM
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The Joy of Collecting
Rebuilding a collection better than before takes time and technology, but above all it takes passion.
Aug 24, 2009 - 16:43:00 PM
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Timeless Heroes
Comic books have the advantage of being set in any time period. But are mainstream super-heroes limited to the here-and-now? Or is that Elseworlds?
Aug 11, 2009 - 10:20:02 AM
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Basic Instructions: How to Shop for Back Issues
Shopping for back issues can be so frustrating, it can move a collector to tears.
Jul 30, 2009 - 17:37:47 PM
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Leaving Well Enough Alone
Popular characters should have a timeless appeal,but does that mean they should always be contemporary?
Jul 15, 2009 - 9:27:49 AM
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Do You Want It Right or Do You Want It Right Now?
Which should come first, maintaining a monthly schedule, or maintaining the highest quality? Here's a possible solution.
Jul 4, 2009 - 8:22:38 AM
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My Big Fat Geek Accomplishment
Collectors love their collections, and achieving a goal is (sometimes) worth announcing.
Jun 28, 2009 - 20:17:28 PM
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Long Live the Legion!
With the Legion Crisis series winding down, and the Legion of Super-Heroes poised for new greatness, here's a quick rundown of its history in the DC Universe.
Jun 15, 2009 - 11:51:35 AM
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Retro Review: Dick Tracy (1990)
Dick Tracy was just the kind of hero America needed during the gangster era. While our heroes have become more super, there's still some life in the old boy yet.
May 22, 2009 - 20:02:05 PM
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Behind the Scenes With The Plaid Avenger
Comics as a teaching tool? Nothing new, but on a college level, if you're not careful, you just might learn something.
May 16, 2009 - 15:09:57 PM
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The Hero Initiative
"Because Everyone Deserves a Golden Age..."
Apr 17, 2009 - 18:20:47 PM
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Helping Older Comic Book Pros
A recent fire at the home of Len Wein has resulted in a catastrophic loss for the long-time comic book writer. If you can't help him, here are ways you can help in your neighborhood
Apr 9, 2009 - 17:22:11 PM
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Pulling the Plug on Smallville
All good things must come to and end. As Battlestar Galactica demonstrated, there's a lot to be said for telling a good story, then letting the curtain come down.
Apr 6, 2009 - 17:16:48 PM
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Batman R.I.P.-off
Would DC Comics have ever killed off Batman, or were they yanking our collecting chain the whole time?
Mar 7, 2009 - 19:41:07 PM
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A Modest Proposal...
Some will argue comics are junk. But even junk comics have a value, if you look close enough.
Feb 26, 2009 - 17:48:07 PM
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The Emperor Has No Clothes
Life is full of disappointment, but that doesn't mean we have to like it.
Feb 10, 2009 - 15:57:22 PM
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Final Crisis Final Exam
Let's hope this really IS the Final Crisis, because frankly, it deserves an F.
Feb 3, 2009 - 17:40:24 PM
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I Can't Get No Satisfaction....
I try and I try, but being a collector, when one collection is done, there's always another around the corner.
Jan 25, 2009 - 17:11:12 PM
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Ethnicity, Tolerance and Geek Culture
Better race relations through comic books. Is there anything super-heroes can't do?
Jan 16, 2009 - 16:16:57 PM
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A Kick in the Pants
It's a new year, and there's no better time for us to get off our fat butts and coming up with excuses for delaying that project we've been putting off.
Jan 7, 2009 - 17:15:29 PM
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A Christmas Story
We all have Christmas treasures, but if this year seems a little thin, just remember that next year shows a little more promise.
Dec 24, 2008 - 15:03:23 PM
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Forrest J. Ackerman; 1916-2008
Remembering the Father of Fandom
Dec 12, 2008 - 7:09:59 AM
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Heroic Holiday Films You May Have Overlooked
Here's an offering of holiday movies yule enjoy.
Dec 6, 2008 - 7:00:07 AM
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Conventional Thinking
A little prose about cons
Nov 26, 2008 - 12:29:39 PM
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The Master's Voice
Who knows what evil lurks about this Halloween? Ask the man who panicked a nation.
Oct 28, 2008 - 18:01:45 PM
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Jonathan Kent, R.I.P
Requiem for the dad who put the "man" in Superman
Oct 25, 2008 - 6:46:22 AM
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Remember - It's All Just Make-believe
Separating myth from reality is sometimes difficult for fans... and celebrities.
Oct 18, 2008 - 12:33:35 PM
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The Batmobile: Often Imitated...
Yes, you too can own your very own lifesize Batmobile replica.
Sep 27, 2008 - 13:12:45 PM
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Secret Origins of the Batmobile
It's probably the most recognized vehicle in Hollywood history, and it's foundation was purchased for $1.
Sep 20, 2008 - 10:41:57 AM
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Happy Birthday, Adam West
Former Batman star Adam West turns 80 Sept. 19
Sep 16, 2008 - 4:30:46 AM
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A-List Writer + C-List Character = ?
When you can't remember what happened in last month's issue, it's time to stop reading.
Sep 9, 2008 - 15:46:17 PM
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Dragon*Con Post-mortem
Atlanta's Dragon*Con is getting bigger and better every year. But is that a good thing?
Sep 4, 2008 - 6:00:35 AM
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Crisis in the Multiple Titles
Mr. Owl, how many titles should a comic book character have before getting too bogged down in continuity issues? The world may never know.
Aug 19, 2008 - 20:20:03 PM
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American Flagg!: Long May It Wave
Life imitates art as Howard Chaykin's American Flagg returns. Can talking cats be far behind?
Jul 18, 2008 - 13:16:00 PM
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Non-crisis on the Infinite Earths
If Final Crisis is indeed final, what does DC Comics have up its sleeve next?
Jul 5, 2008 - 16:12:03 PM
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Green Lantern: Coming Soon?
Iron Man represents the first successful movie starring a second-tier Marvel character, while DC Comics continues to struggle with its A-list franchises.
May 25, 2008 - 7:55:57 AM
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Shades of Violence
There's always talk of how much is too much. But is violence the problem, or is the perception of violence the bigger issue?
May 11, 2008 - 8:50:26 AM
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They're NOT Dolls, They're ACTION FIGURES!
Is a toy a child's play thing, or does it evolve into an adult collectible. Sam the snowman says a toy is measured by the pleasure it brings.
Apr 19, 2008 - 10:51:21 AM
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ANY GIVEN WEDNESDAY...
Comic shops can be a madhouse of congestion, volume and general chaos sometimes. Here are some helpful tips on how to avoid contributing to the confusion.
Mar 21, 2008 - 7:02:05 AM
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The Cold War Gets Even Colder
In the 1980s, with the end of the Cold War, telling friend from foe became a little more complex.
Mar 10, 2008 - 7:18:24 AM
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Who Wants To Live Forever?
Marc Guggenheim and Howard Chaykin explore life, death, the afterlife and the undead with Blade and Wolverine.
Feb 23, 2008 - 16:48:27 PM
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Would You Prefer Yellow Spandex?
Maybe clothes don't make the man, but super-heroes costumes just may be as reality-defying as the people who wear them.
Feb 7, 2008 - 7:33:09 AM
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A Comic Shopper's Guide To Jacksonville, FL
Hey, sailor. New in town? Looking for comics? Look no more.
Jan 26, 2008 - 10:21:05 AM
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Artist Scott Stewart Soars With Superman
Scott Stewart, illustrator of Superman & the Robo-Monster, explains the Man of Steel's timeless appeal.
Jan 13, 2008 - 21:48:57 PM
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Superman TV Personalities, Imaginary and Otherwise
The Ghosts of Christmas Presents rise from the past as we look back at Superman #285
Dec 26, 2007 - 21:31:27 PM
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Adventures in Animation With Ray Harryhausen
A brief history of the films of special effects legend Ray Harryhausen.
Dec 6, 2007 - 18:09:44 PM
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The Many Faces of Captain Marvel
With the impending return of Captain Marvel to the Marvel Universe, let's have a look-see at the many who have carried the name.
Nov 23, 2007 - 13:11:03 PM
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Strength in Numbers
Comics publishers have an annoying habit or re-numbering titles - as if continuity were confusing enough.
Nov 3, 2007 - 8:52:56 AM
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The 99: Coming To America
This week, THE 99 make their official American debut. Get the scoop now!
Oct 16, 2007 - 8:14:05 AM
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Stormtroppers: The Other White Meat
Say what you will about Ewoks, but you've got to give credit to a 3 ft. race that will go up against Imperial walkers.
Sep 28, 2007 - 21:34:43 PM
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The Flash: The Fastest Show On Television
Renewed interest in The Flash since its DVD debut last year has created a whole new generation of fans. Star John Wesley Shipp offers us a peek behind the series
Sep 16, 2007 - 9:58:43 AM
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TwiceTold Tales
Re-telling a hero's origin is common practice in comics, but is it really necessary, given all the continuity conflicts that eventually come up?
Sep 8, 2007 - 9:45:34 AM
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From Femme Fatale to Bird of Prey
When asked to give a list of female comic book heroines, non comic book readers rarely refer to Black Canary, one of the comic books' world most enduring character.
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Alpha Flight: Vindicating Guardian
The only job that's worst than a being a mom on television is to be a comic book super hero's spouse.
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Daredevil and his Secret Identity
The Daredevil comics offered at the Comic Book Bin are from Ann Nocenti's and D.G. Chichester's runs.
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Silver Age Flash
The Silver Age Flash set, is one of the great design delights produced by DCDirect, before it settled on one manufacturing standard for all its action figures.
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Ultimate Iron Man
If you've been watching the Comic Book Bin's forum, you can guess how happy I am at the arrival of this figure.
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Spectacular Spider-man # 1
The big relaunch……..Spider-man, Jenkins……back with Ramos on art!
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Hawkman # 17
As mentioned earlier, Katar Hol does not return and there is no sign that he will ever come back.
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Special Reports - The Superman Movie
Okay, so anyone who follows comic book movies may have heard the other day that yet another director assigned to the Superman project has bitten the dust.
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Why Jim Steranko Deserves all the Awards he Can Get
Dragon Con is held in annually in Atlanta over the Labor Day weekend, with more than 20,000 science fiction, comics and gaming fans in attendance.
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Savage Dragon # 110
For as often as Erik Larsen engages John Byrne in Internet yapping, it's amazing how much his Savage Dragon reeks of Byrne's 1980's work for Marvel, especially Fantastic Four.
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The Boondocks: Because I Know You Don't Read The Newspaper
Besides Charles Schulz's beloved PEANUTS (the best comic strip ever), there were three daily comic strips that held my attention...
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Jakks WWE
Jakks' WWE Rock, Tajiri, John Cena and Billy Kidman wrestling action figures prove that although they are a genre within themselves, they are mature products that fans of other toy line can appreciate.
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Darwin for Beginners
The back cover notes on Pantheon Books' DARWIN FOR BEGINNERS describes the text of the book as "…clever, witty, and highly informative…," and DFB certainly is.
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Interview with Éric Thériault
Then, I worked on Flirt with my ex-girlfriend. It's an anthology with 50 Canadian and American authors and creators. I was the art director.
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Transformers Alternators Wish List
It's surprising to say, but I've only discovered this line this week.
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THE RISING STARS OF MANGA VOL. 2 (Black and white; anthology)
I'm not sure what I expected from THE RISING STARS OF MANGA, VOL. 2.
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Is the Kingdom Here, or Is it Coming?
I don't know about you, but I loved the Alex Ross/Mark Waid epic Kingdom Come just as much as I hated Waid's terrible sequel...
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Spider-Man 2
Spider-Man 2
Spider-man 2 is a great movie that follows the successful movie released in 2002.
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The Bourne Supremacy
The Bourne Supremacy
While the original film, The Bourne Identity borrowed much from the first novel of writer Robert Ludlum, The Bourne Supremacy borrows but the name.
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You Can't Get There From Here by Jason
YOU CAN'T GET THERE FROM HERE
Much has been made of Jason's pantomime (or silent) comics in the last three years since his first appearance on our shores.
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Sota Ryu Street Fighter
Ryu is the popular Street Fighter Japanese character, given to Master Gouken as a baby by his mother.
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Comic Book's Black Quintet
Suddenly, in the 1970s, it dawned on major American comic book publishers, that perhaps they should try something new and introduce black characters within their strips.
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Mario Kart DS Review
A really solid game.
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An "Old" Web Comic
Matt Kindt's web comic Super Spy Weekly had a delicious old flavor and Max Estes' new book, Coffee and Donuts is here.
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Summer + Gaming = Crap
Yes, there's a reason there's nothing coming out.
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Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie (2006)
Ken Masters and Ryu are back in Street Fighter 2: The Animated Movie; uncensored, uncut and unedited.
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