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Articles by Beth Davies-Stofka Last Updated: Nov 20, 2009 - 15:20:25 PM


Comics : Religion and Comics
Jews and the Creation of the Superhero
Jewish writers, artists, managers, owners and publishers were at the center of the creation of the superhero. What does this mean?

Oct 8, 2009 - 13:13:53 PM

Comics : Comic News
Understanding Superheroes - October Conference
A conference and exhibit of original art on "Understanding Superheroes" includes The Bin's own Beth Davies-Stofka. In Oregon this October.

Sep 7, 2009 - 11:48:29 AM

Comics : Religion and Comics
Alan Moore's Light of Thy Countenance
This failed attempt at social critique is eerily suggestive of Vogon poetry.

Sep 1, 2009 - 11:44:00 AM

Comics : Religion and Comics
Bible Comics: Testament
A look back at a bombshell Bible comic: Testament by Douglas Rushkoff and Liam Sharp.

Aug 18, 2009 - 19:15:16 PM

Comics : Religion and Comics
BioGraphic Novel: The 14th Dalai Lama
This story is a remarkable one, about a remarkable man. Published by a comics collective with a higher purpose, this story of the 14th Dalai Lama will give you hope.

Jul 29, 2009 - 16:31:03 PM

Comics : Religion and Comics
The Photographer
This moving and beautiful true story of a Doctors Without Borders trip into Afghanistan will haunt you for years. The Photographer will be the best graphic novel of 2009.

Jul 8, 2009 - 11:17:20 AM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
A loud and senseless romp, this is the perfect summer movie for the little boys.

Jun 24, 2009 - 19:18:55 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Pride and Prejudice
Marvel's comic should have included zombies.

May 27, 2009 - 20:44:07 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Not Your Father's Star Trek
It is, and it isn't, your father's Star Trek. This movie gets a free pass, but what about the future?

May 9, 2009 - 10:07:56 AM

Movies : Comics Movie Reviews
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine is a firecracker that never explodes.

May 1, 2009 - 15:04:20 PM

Comics : Spotlight
Comics in the Classroom - The Course in Computer Games
Ever wonder what comics should appear on the syllabus for a course in digital games design? The Bin presents a short list, for your consideration.

Apr 14, 2009 - 21:18:25 PM

Comics : Web Comics
Join The Bin in Second Life This Week!
Mini-Morph is The Bin's second comic-con in Second Life. Drop in on March 18 and see what all the fuss is about! It's an amazing amount of fun, way more than we should be having for free.

Mar 18, 2009 - 12:00:00 PM

Movies : Comics Movie Reviews
Watchmen Refreshed
A terrific movie for newbies and long-time Watchmen fans alike, the movie is visually astonishing and vastly entertaining.

Mar 6, 2009 - 20:48:40 PM

Comics : Web Comics
The Bin in Second Life!
The Bin held a con last fall in Second Life, and the next one is right around the corner. Web comics artists wanted for bare walls of art gallery!

Jan 21, 2009 - 16:52:27 PM

Comics : Spotlight
Happy Holidays!
To celebrate the season, The Bin takes a tour of some of the best holiday comics past and present.

Jan 1, 2009 - 17:36:44 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
Superman 682: New Krypton
In a rather dull contribution to an interesting series, Kryptonians fly around and do stuff.

Nov 26, 2008 - 20:28:22 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
Supergirl 35: New Krypton
The secret origin of Supergirl is secret no more. A good little read with a decent cliffhanger makes for a nice waystation on the New Krypton highway.

Nov 26, 2008 - 18:54:04 PM

Comics : Spotlight
All Hail the Fans!
Entering the DC and Marvel universes would be daunting, were it not for the fans, the true experts in their field.

Nov 22, 2008 - 9:56:57 AM

Comics : Comic Reviews : DC Comics
New Krypton: Yahweh in Boxer Shorts
Action Comics 871 delivers a thought-provoking and entertaining ride, with promise of good things to come.

Nov 21, 2008 - 13:32:35 PM

Interviews
Things Change: Derik Badman Discusses The Metamorphoses Comic
Derik Badman, web comics creator and critic, shares his ideas and insights on comics and creativity with Bin readers.

Nov 19, 2008 - 14:55:48 PM

Comics : Web Comics
Things Change: The Metamorphoses Comic
Things Change: The Metamophoses comic is a web comic epic of constrained and compelling proportions.

Nov 19, 2008 - 13:44:42 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Ghost Town
Ricky Gervais makes us laugh so hard that we're rolling around in our seats with tears streaming down our cheeks.

Oct 21, 2008 - 16:30:09 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist
This little film proves that coming of age with a fresh start and a hand to hold is poignant and absorbing, and pretty funny too.

Oct 20, 2008 - 8:55:41 AM

Comics : Comic News
You're Invited: Met@Morph in Second Life
The schedule is set for The Bin's Met@Morph convention. Spruce up your avatar and prepare to have a good time!

Oct 3, 2008 - 10:34:13 AM

Comics : Spotlight
A Great Start for Stay Tooned! Magazine
The new magazine of the cartooning profession is off to a terrific start.

Oct 1, 2008 - 21:01:15 PM

Comics : Web Comics
Getting Used to Second Life
Here's how to become a part of The Bin's annual Web Comic Con. It's all about the fun!

Sep 30, 2008 - 12:03:07 PM

Comics : Comic News
Announcing the Grand Opening of the Identity Circus
Botgirl Questi's unique new web comic is exhibiting at New Caerleon University in Second Life. The opening reception is Sunday, and you're invited!

Sep 19, 2008 - 18:14:53 PM

Books
Meanwhile...A Biography of Milton Caniff
Meanwhile... is a course in comic art appreciation, and given the length, it is not a crash course, but a detailed and focused master course from a master of the subject.

Aug 5, 2008 - 15:00:00 PM

Comics : Web Comics
Second Life Comic-Con
The Comic Book Bin proudly presents a Comic-Con in Second Life, the first of its kind.

Jul 21, 2008 - 18:34:10 PM

Movies : Comics Movie Reviews
Ledger a Revelation in The Dark Knight
Heath Ledger's Joker is a brilliant reinterpretation of a well-known villain.

Jul 18, 2008 - 19:15:53 PM

Movies : Comics Movie Reviews
Hellboy II: The Golden Army
Take Lee Marvin out of his foxhole, paint him red and give him a tail, and set him loose on New York's crazy streets. The result is a devilishly good time.

Jul 16, 2008 - 11:16:13 AM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Hancock A Delight
Hancock answers to nothing and nobody, bringing fresh insight into how much fun superhero movies can be.

Jul 7, 2008 - 16:38:53 PM

Comics : European Comics
Dungeon Monstres Vol. 1: The Crying Giant
Dungeon might be the best comic book series for kids, who will read these high spirited, happy stories over and over.

Jun 25, 2008 - 19:49:18 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Harold and Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
Harold and Kumar get a whole lot of funny from American-style racism. The movie's worth seeing, perhaps on cable, just to learn how things work out for these wonderfully likeable fellows.

Jun 11, 2008 - 21:00:00 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
Standard Operating Procedure
Documentary filmmaker Errol Morris returns with a relentless and painful examination of the notorious events of Abu Ghraib prison in American-occupied Iraq.

Jun 11, 2008 - 20:00:00 PM

Comics : Spotlight
Three Shadows
First Second has lived up to its highest standards in bringing this exquisite work of art and poetry to North American audiences.

Jun 11, 2008 - 17:55:43 PM

Interviews
Studying Superhero Costumes
Dr. Peter Coogan, Director of the Institute for Comics Studies, sits down with The Bin to discuss his upcoming conference at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

Jun 2, 2008 - 20:44:47 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Life Sucks
Vampire melodrama Life Sucks is a story about boredom and alienation that is, well, boring.

May 27, 2008 - 14:15:31 PM

Comics : European Comics
Little Nothings: The Curse of the Umbrella
Little Nothings is a tribute to the joys and comforts of a relatively successful life, recalling classic family strips like Hi and Lois or Family Circus.

May 13, 2008 - 13:38:40 PM

Movies : Movie Reviews
The First Saturday in May
This timely documentary gives outsiders an engrossing experience of the sport of horse racing and the people involved.

May 2, 2008 - 11:42:51 AM



Mobile Edition
Comics
Richard Sala's Delphine #3
In the belly of...
Dark Horse Puts Deadlocke on Shelves
Comic book based on the novel, Venomous, now available.
Xeric-Winning Haunted Due in January 2010
Orion Books to release Joshua Smeaton graphic novel, now available for pre-order.
Brilliant Blue: Volume 2 (DokiDoki)
Will professional and family concerns end this new love?
Movies
Dark Horse Releases Tim Burton Skins
Cell phone and laptop skins now on sale.
Paranormal Activity
The buzz is real. This delivers scary.
Paranormal Activity Officially a Blockbuster
Paramount Pictures insists you know this - via a press release.
UGO Battlestar Galactica Contest Edges Towards End
Deadline for entry looms!
Action Figures
Dark Horse Announces New Domo Merchandise
New wave of collectibles due in March 2009.
Get Your Color Corps Rings
Fans of the Color Corps need to pre-order a selected set of books to ensure they get a full set of these limited edition rings.
Dick Tracy at San Diego Comic Con
Shocker Toys returns to San Diego Comic-Con Booth #3849 with five, count ‘em, five, exclusives, the return of an old favorite and one can’t miss party
Dark Horse Does More Tim Burton
New items includes figures and merchandise.
Video Games
Review: The Ballad of Gay Tony
Despite some dated graphics, this addition to the already massive sand box game is very welcomed.
Review: Halo 3: ODST
With great visuals, audio and addictive multiplayer mode, this game is a great addition to the series.
Review: The Beatles: Rock Band
Harmonix keeps delivering a new experience each time. This game is an absolute must have for Beatles fans and music lovers alike.
VIZ Media Announces New Naruto Games
New Naruto Shippuden games arrive for the DS and the Wii.
Books
A Kiss Before The Apocalypse: A Remy Chandler Novel
Thomas E. Sniegoski’s first adult novel is also the first in a hopefully long line of new urban fantasy adventures.
The Official xxxHOLiC Guide
The manga guide for the rest of us.
Legacy: A Novel by Thomas E. Sniegoski
The son of a superhero must struggle with his father's legacy in order to determine his own future.
VIZ Media Publishes Death Note Novel
Novel based on hit manga and anime now available.
Interviews
James Armstrong 2009 FanExpo Interview
FanExpo 2009 Toronto Interview with James Armstrong
Optimum Wound
Crime Noir comic book series web comics by Optimum Wound
Tara Tallan
Tara Tallan Creator of Galaxion Web Comics
Jeremy Dale Interview
Jeremy Dale Interview artist on Miserable Dastards comic book
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