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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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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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Countdown To The Dwindling Page Count
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
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An Open Letter to Matt Idelson
DC editor Matt Idelson posed a question in a recent DC Nation column. Here's one possible solution.
Jun 23, 2007 - 12:52:09 PM
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The Beginning of Fandom
Ah, the swingin' seventies! The no-man's land between the heyday of the Silver Age and the birth of the independent market.
May 28, 2007 - 19:38:26 PM
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The Original Caped Crusader
Before Batman, before the Shadow, before Zorro, there was the World's Greatest Detective, Sherlock Holmes
Mar 13, 2007 - 6:54:21 AM
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It Pays to Advertise
Remember the great ads for x-ray specs and sea monkeys that comics used to have? We sure do.
Feb 28, 2007 - 8:15:48 AM
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Kill or Be Killed
Boring comics should be cancelled, but can the same be said of characters? When is it time to keep plugging away, and when is it time to pull the plug?
Jan 29, 2007 - 19:06:06 PM
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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Comics Again
Questioning comic continuity creates chaos.Can columnist craft compromise?
Jan 16, 2007 - 6:10:33 AM
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A Deep Look at the King of the Seas
Aquaman's status in the DCU has always had a certain ebb and flow to it. Here's hoping he receive the royal welcome he deserves.
Dec 29, 2006 - 14:35:33 PM
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Comic Shops: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
The great thing about travel is the opportunity to visit different comic shops, and I've found they're as varied as comic fans themselves.
Dec 4, 2006 - 10:50:14 AM
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A Ten-year-old's Golden Age
In Flash #123, the Silver Age Flash met his Golden Age predecessor, leading the DC Universe to a host of redundant characters: Green Lanterns, Atoms, and in time, Green Arrows. The Silver Age Flash would meet his end in the pages of the Crisis on the Infinite Earths, and his protegé would assume the costume and identity of the Fastest Man Alive.
Oct 2, 2006 - 17:47:00 PM
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If Your So Smart, Why Aren't You Rich?
The title above represents a reasonable thought, that anyone with any brains would figure out a way to find their niche in any given industry – vacuum cleaners, semi-conductors, hamhocks or guitar strings – and find a way to excel and make a pile of cash. In the narrower field of comics, the industry is faced with a similar, narrower dilemma.
Sep 17, 2006 - 9:07:00 AM
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Scorn and Ridicule
Criticism is always appreciated, but please, when you meet me, use some courtesy and restraint.
Aug 18, 2006 - 15:14:00 PM
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Pulp Culture, Part 4: from Pulps to Comics
Pulp magazines were something of a forerunner to comics, with tales of fantastic heroes and their thrilling adventures. But few of those hereos have made the successful leap to comics.
Aug 6, 2006 - 5:45:00 AM
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Pulp Culture, Part 3: What’s Black & Bronze and Read All Over?
Pulp magazines represent the evolutionary ancestor to comic books. Most are largely forgotten by today’s generation, but their effects have resonated throughout popular culture and comics.
Jul 29, 2006 - 10:59:00 AM
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Ultimate Captain America
The new Ultimate Captain America action figure from Diamond Select is a mixed pleasure.
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Membership in the League
The latest revival of the Justice League franchise has featured DC Comic's dream team, the Big Seven.
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Modern Superman
The Modern Age Superman from DCDirect is the ultimate and most successful figure ever from the manufacturer, however, it is seriously flawed
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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.
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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.
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Mattel Superman
If I'm not mistaken, this is the first non animated Superman action figure from Mattel.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Sota Sodom Street Fighter
Sodom is the American Street Fighter obsessed with Japanese culture.
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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.
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Know the Person Giving you Advice!
You should alway's know the person your taking advice from, so here's a little bit about myself.
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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.
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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
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Innocent Bird: Volume 1
Star-crossed lovers face the wrath of both Heaven and Hell.
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