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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The average price of a new comic book these days is about $3. But can readers be comfortable with what they're getting for that amount of money? Jul 31, 2007 - 12:10:34 PM
Ultimate Captain America The new Ultimate Captain America action figure from Diamond Select is a mixed pleasure.
Membership in the League The latest revival of the Justice League franchise has featured DC Comic's dream team, the Big Seven.
Modern Superman The Modern Age Superman from DCDirect is the ultimate and most successful figure ever from the manufacturer, however, it is seriously flawed
Batman : Nevermore #4
Old-hand Len Wein has teamed with artist Guy Davis to produce this five-part DC Elseworlds story, teaming up Batman with Edgar Allan Poe, no less.
Sentinel #4
The cover of this book deceives the onlooker. Yes, it is about a boy and his newly found robot, but there is, oh so, much more.
Mattel Superman
If I'm not mistaken, this is the first non animated Superman action figure from Mattel.
Crisis in the Infinite Continuity I was flipping through my Marvel Comics page-a-day desk calendar recently, and came across two interesting facts: Thor's secret identity is Jake Olson, and he is an EMT.
Sojourn # 26 SOJOURN # 26
A long time ago the five lands of Quinwere besieged by an onslaught of Orcs, who were brought together and led by Mordath.
Adrian Tomine: Summer Blonde - Four Stories
A college drama instructor once told me that real life was boring and that if I wanted to tell stories about what was going on in the streets, I should "take it to the streets."
BUDDHA VOL. 1: KAPILAVASTU
Many readers consider Osamu Tezuka, creator of ASTRO BOY, to be the "godfather of manga," and because Tezuka's bibliography exemplifies the awe-inspiring diversity that is Japanese comics, this must be true.
Interview with Karl Kerschl I'm doing a three issue crossover on Superman, Action Comics and Adventures of Superman written by Dan Abnett and Andy Manning.
DVD Snake Eyes Action Figure
If every DVD I had ever considered buying had come with an action figure, like the Snake Eyes figure that came in the G.I.JOE A REAL AMERICAN HERO! I would have a very large collection of DVDs.
White Chicks White Chicks
Two goofy FBI agents, Marcus and Kevin Copeland try to make up for their latest blunder, by masquerading as the Wilson sisters, upper class white teenage girls going to the annual socialite parade in Hamptons.
The Adapted Victor Hugo
The Adapted Victor Hugo is the English translation of the French comic book adaptation of some of the 19th Century French poet and author originally published by Les éditions Petit à petit.
Karas: The Prophecy
Anime producers Tatsunoko Productions (Speed Racer, Battle of the Planets, Gatchaman) bring us Karas: The Prophecy, their 40th anniversary animation production on DVD.
Amanda Hades: The First Broadcast
No revolution can begin until the first shot has been fired. Predatech and I commence with our first broadcast operation, but not without some difficulty.
The Preposterous Voyages of Iron-Hide IronHide is stick figures from a tiny IronHide Tom atop a submerged monster on the front cover to the final panel of a despondent Tom stranded on some alien planet
