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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
Last Updated: Nov 15, 2009 - 8:48:42 AM



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Comics, Kids and the Creation of Galaxy Man
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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...
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Wanna see something REALLY scary? So would I.

Oct 26, 2009 - 12:33:29 PM

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Collecting Comics
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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!
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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)
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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
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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
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"Because Everyone Deserves a Golden Age..."

Apr 17, 2009 - 18:20:47 PM

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Helping Older Comic Book Pros
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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....
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Remembering the Father of Fandom

Dec 12, 2008 - 7:09:59 AM

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Heroic Holiday Films You May Have Overlooked
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Here's an offering of holiday movies yule enjoy.

Dec 6, 2008 - 7:00:07 AM

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Conventional Thinking
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A little prose about cons

Nov 26, 2008 - 12:29:39 PM

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The Master's Voice
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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
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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 = ?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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!
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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...
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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Batman : Nevermore #4
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Sentinel #4
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Mattel Superman
If I'm not mistaken, this is the first non animated Superman action figure from Mattel.
Crisis in the Infinite Continuity
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Adrian Tomine: Summer Blonde - Four Stories
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BUDDHA VOL. 1: KAPILAVASTU
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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.
DVD Snake Eyes Action Figure
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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.
The Adapted Victor Hugo
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Sota Sodom Street Fighter
Sodom is the American Street Fighter obsessed with Japanese culture.
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.
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.
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
Innocent Bird: Volume 1
Star-crossed lovers face the wrath of both Heaven and Hell.