A lot of has been written about comic books, comic strips and their histories. At the Comic Book Bin, we like to participate in the ongoing research on comic books, also known as sequential arts to better inform our readers and people curious about this unique art form that predates writing.
Before the formalist school of the comic book could even propagate and be discussed and enhanced, there were calls to introduce a balance to comic book studies Jan 18, 2009 - 0:40:48 AM
Copyrights laws are changing and although most people don't care about this arcane stuff, they have to. It affects their daily lives too much. It even affects how they can access this site. Nov 10, 2008 - 10:24:13 AM
What are the differences between a marketing plan and a business plan, what is an exit strategy and what is a call to action? Aug 30, 2008 - 12:11:56 PM
Readers, who read The Watchmen, even in 2008, are still astounded by the freshness of the narrative and how it directly relates to their world Jul 17, 2008 - 20:45:08 PM
How does the marketing mix affects the business plans of comic book publishers - Part two of the Business plan series of articles for the comic book industry Jul 4, 2008 - 22:16:47 PM
Turner’s artwork combines superficially the line work of artist Jim Lee, with a touch of the crispiness and vibrancy of Marc Silverstri Jun 28, 2008 - 19:30:21 PM
Who is he? When did he appear? Where has he appeared? Why should we care about him and what can I read and watch about Speed Racer? Apr 20, 2008 - 4:05:20 AM
Following the boom of independent comics publishers in the 1980s, Dark Horse continues to run while its contemporaries have stumbled. What's the secret of their success? Jul 13, 2007 - 17:09:29 PM
The following are some more films that will have caused you moments of joy, pain or just plain embarrassment (!) in recent years Apr 15, 2007 - 17:54:14 PM
This is the first of three articles that helps existing comic book publishers and budding self-publishers to write business plans for publishing their comics. In this article, we look at the Executive Summary, Products, the Market, and the Competition. Mar 25, 2006 - 19:15:00 PM
The Wackos, as they called themselves, soon landed into their own regular series that lasted a decade and ran until issue 102. Nov 2, 2005 - 1:02:00 AM
Updated on October 16, 2005 - A lot of people are confused about Hawkmkan. Here's something that will sort out the character and his continuity for all fans. And if it isn't listed here, it doesn't matter and you need not worry about it. Sep 23, 2005 - 21:12:00 PM
The Animal Man comics offered at the Comic Book Bin are random issues written by Rich Veitch and the initial run by Jamie Delano. Apr 5, 2004 - 11:07:00 AM
One of the most popular quick fix questions asked about the industry outside the "How do we get more people to read comic books" is the question "How can we make Aquaman a popular character again?" Oct 13, 2003 - 11:10:00 AM
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Comics 101 The Flashes' Secret Ids Going Public This article is the most thorough account of the secret identity aspects of the lives of Barry Allen and Wally West, the Flashes. May 6, 2003 - 22:05:00 PM
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Comics 101 The Flashes' Secret Ids Going Public: Part Four - A Normal Life ...As was the idea since Flash #1. So far as Flash's 3rd issue, Wally doesn't have a secret identity per se, he just doesn't care- but the public in general isn't aware he's the Flash (or aware of "the Flash's real name" if you will). May 6, 2003 - 19:05:00 PM
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Comics 101 The Flashes' Secret Ids Going Public: Part Nine - Barry's Puzzle Back to the cemetery scene in Flash #143, Wally sees Barry's parents' graves because he's there to protect Barry's own grave against the villain Cobalt Blue (never mind this villain, too lame a storyline to get back on). May 6, 2003 - 14:19:00 PM
This article is the most thorough account of the history of the first Green Lantern... May 6, 2003 - 11:34:00 AM
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Comics 101 Valiant Comics These are the word spoken by Jim Shooter in the letters page of Harbinger #1. Nov 6, 2002 - 12:09:00 PM
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Comics 101 From Femme Fatale to Bird of Prey When asked to give a list of female comic book heroines, non comic book readers rarely refer to Black Canary, one of the comic books' world most enduring character. Sep 6, 2002 - 12:12:00 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
