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Articles by Philip Schweier Last Updated: Nov 20, 2009 - 15:20:25 PM


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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

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Sid Love
Sid Love is an engaging book that is greater than the sum of its pages.

Nov 1, 2009 - 5:30:27 AM

Comics : Manga Reviews
Sugar Ninjas
An anthology by all-girl creators. Check it out!

Nov 1, 2009 - 5:18:49 AM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
'Tis the Season...
Wanna see something REALLY scary? So would I.

Oct 26, 2009 - 12:33:29 PM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Movies : DVD Reviews
Superman/Batman: Public Enemies
It's old home week as Superman and Batman unite in the latest offering from the DC Comics Animated Universe.

Oct 12, 2009 - 9:22:36 AM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Comic News
Hero Initiative at Dragon-Con
Atlanta's Dragon*Con hosted the Hero Initiative, with super-star George Perez collecting big bucks for comic creators in need.

Sep 9, 2009 - 5:04:28 AM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Movies : DVD Reviews
Green Lantern: First Flight
Green Lantern's origin... and Sinestro's too!

Jul 30, 2009 - 11:22:10 AM

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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

Movies : DVD Reviews
Retro-Review: The Girl Hunters
Mickey Spillane IS Mike Hammer

Jul 15, 2009 - 8:35:55 AM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Phil's Bubble
My Big Fat Geek Accomplishment
Collectors love their collections, and achieving a goal is (sometimes) worth announcing.

Jun 28, 2009 - 20:17:28 PM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Plaid Avenger #1
The Teacher in Tartan scotches another the cover-up on another global predicament.

Mar 7, 2009 - 18:46:59 PM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Comic Reviews : More Comics
Lone Ranger & Tonto #2
Western horror, but not how you might expect.

Jan 25, 2009 - 17:50:38 PM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Wolverine: Switchback
Stop me if you've heard this one: a lone stranger rides his Mustang into town...

Jan 7, 2009 - 16:59:37 PM

Comics : Comic Reviews : Marvel Comics
Captain America – Theater of War: America First
America First relates a forgotten era of Captain America

Dec 29, 2008 - 7:45:02 AM

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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

Comics : Phil's Bubble
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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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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