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Hidden gems
Some of the Comic Book Bin's reviewer share with you their hidden gems, comic books that have been overlooked but who are worth hunting down.
Nov 9, 2009 - 4:15:00 AM
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The Cult of the Comic Book Creator Part Two: Vassals and Middlemen
These debates about the nature of comic books and the industry created around it in North America still fight what I consider old battles about identity and how the individual relates to comic book
Oct 12, 2009 - 14:24:39 PM
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Comics Legend John Byrne
John Byrne appeared on the comics scene when he illustrated a two-page story which appeared in Nightmare #20, published by Skywald Publications
Oct 10, 2009 - 11:20:06 AM
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Comics legend John Buscema
A short biography of Comic books legend John Buscema
Oct 5, 2009 - 20:47:30 PM
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The Cult of the Comic Book Creator Part One
Are comic books created by their original creators better than company owned ones?
Oct 3, 2009 - 10:17:47 AM
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Copyrights and Comic Book Creators: Be Careful What You Wish For
Cheering for the rights of the estates over copyrights today may create an environment that is totally closed and against their very interests in the future
Sep 23, 2009 - 6:12:49 AM
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Should Marvel Comics Buy Boom Studios?
Will Marvel Comics repatriate the Disney comic book licenses owned by Boom Studios?
Sep 18, 2009 - 23:47:55 PM
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It's an Exciting Time To Be a Comic Book Bin Reader!
Let me take a few minutes of your time to tell you how exciting is The Comic Book Bin right now
Sep 16, 2009 - 6:00:02 AM
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Warner Bros. creates DC Entertainment Inc.
Warner Bros. responds to Disney's acquisition of Marvel by creating a new company to attempt to match the Power of the Mouse behind the House of Ideas.
Sep 9, 2009 - 14:41:24 PM
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Should the Ultimates Have Saved America?
A reflection on Mark Millar's Ultimates, American global policy and the legitimacy of the superhero.
Sep 6, 2009 - 11:45:35 AM
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The Mouse Owns Marvel
Disney acquires Marvel. What does the Mouse mean to the men at Marvel?
Aug 31, 2009 - 13:29:04 PM
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Panel Wars Marvel vs. DC
At the 2009 Fan Expo an epic battle between two bitter enemies took place. Who will win the PR war?
Aug 29, 2009 - 5:47:17 AM
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Response To Tom Spurgeon: Copyrights, Superman, and the Estates of Siegel and Shuster
Response to Tom Spurgeon's essay "Truth, Justice And Superman Is Totally Ours, You Stinky, Greedy Siegel Family"
Aug 19, 2009 - 12:20:54 PM
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Prelude to Blackest Night: The Sinestro Corps War Vol. 2
Part Two of the biggest Green Lantern event at the time, and Part Three of what has become the Prelude to Blackest Night. An epic with a very important message.
Aug 16, 2009 - 19:54:12 PM
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Superman – More Copyrights Stupidity
US. Federal Court renders Justice of King Solomon judgement crippling Superman for all parties and the character's comic book readers.
Aug 13, 2009 - 23:06:06 PM
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The State of Batman: The Dark Knight and Batman in Barcelona
A look at how DC Comics is failing to capitalize on the success of The Dark Knight, except in a few occasions.
Aug 9, 2009 - 0:35:40 AM
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San Diego Comic-Con Pricing itself Out of Existence
Having the San Diego tourism industry put more pressure on convention attendees and exhibitors financially is not a long term strategy, considering San Diego would like to keep this annual event
Aug 3, 2009 - 11:56:02 AM
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The Art of Publishing a Comic Book Web Site
Insight about the history of The Comic Book Bin, values, perspective by publisher Hervé St-Louis
Aug 1, 2009 - 13:21:47 PM
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Image Comics’ Dream Team United Again?
Original founders of Image Comics, Jim Valentino, Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, Wilce Portacio, Eric Larsen and Marc Silvestri united in Image United mini-series
Jul 26, 2009 - 8:43:09 AM
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Is There a Steve Jobs in the Comic Book Industry?
In the comic book industry, is there anyone that has the same profile and profound influence that Steve Jobs
Jun 28, 2009 - 22:34:26 PM
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Matt Fraction and Greg Land Need To Leave Uncanny X-Men
The fact that Uncanny X-Men is the last book I bothered to read last week is not a good sign
Jun 22, 2009 - 22:40:26 PM
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Gearing Up For Comic Con: Episode II
The next installment of how to survive the San Diego Comic-Con. 'Cause, let's face it, we all want to head out there and come home with the book of our dreams! And I'm here to show you how to not get fleeced.
Jun 10, 2009 - 9:12:48 AM
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Marvel's Reborn
The return of Steve Rogers? The debut of Isaiah Bradley as an African-American Captain America? A retailers nightmare? Or just plain old fashioned industry hype and gimmicks?
Jun 8, 2009 - 19:54:15 PM
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A Manifesto Against Trade Paperbacks
Or why I prefer the monthly format.
Jun 1, 2009 - 5:00:00 AM
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Spotlight on Val Mayerik
Val Mayerik started his professional comics career in 1972. Fresh out of college, he became an assistant to comic book artist Dan Adkins
May 29, 2009 - 7:52:08 AM
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Gearing Up For Comic Con: Episode I
A little introduction to what the San Diego Comic Con is and can be. A primer for Comic Con newbies, a little nostalgia for Comic Con vets.
May 21, 2009 - 8:39:22 AM
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Prelude to Blackest Night: Green Lantern The Sinestro Corps War Vol. 1
The first half of a major space adventure saga by Johns and Gibbons which laid the groundwork and foreshadowed Green Lantern events for years to follow, including Blackest Night.
May 17, 2009 - 20:34:05 PM
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Mouthful of Comic-Con
It’s that time of year when, if one isn’t becoming an ardent hunter/gatherer of air conditioning, they’re thinking of the San Diego Comic Con!
May 11, 2009 - 19:50:59 PM
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Wolverine’s Best: X-Men Origins Wolverine One Shot
A tidy one shot that covers Wolverine’s origin and goes well with the movie that bears the same name.
May 3, 2009 - 11:04:58 AM
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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
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Prelude to Blackest Night: Green Lantern Rebirth
A series of looks into the tales that laid the groundwork for the upcoming Blackest Night storyline, first up: GREEN LANTERN REBIRTH.
Mar 17, 2009 - 20:47:04 PM
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Who Watches the Pretentious?
I come to bury Watchmen, not to praise it.
Mar 6, 2009 - 10:21:49 AM
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Comic Books and Responsibility
What are we, as consumers and supporters of graphic literature, encouraging through our purchases, and are these ideals we should be upholding?
Mar 3, 2009 - 15:48:35 PM
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Watching the Watchmen: Rorschach
A look into Watchmen’s no-holds barred,
borderline psychotic, everything’s black or white, fedora and trench coat wearing, uh…hero.
Mar 2, 2009 - 21:28:59 PM
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Watching the Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan
A look into Watchmen’s only super powered super hero, and boy is he super powered. A god-like being who confounds, creates, destroys, inspires, enlightens and frightens. Kinda like any resident deity…or scientific knowledge.
Feb 27, 2009 - 23:42:41 PM
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Watching the Watchmen: Nite Owl
A look into Watchmen’s resident gadget wielding, owl cowl wearing, everyman superhero. First in a series of looks into Watchmen’s vivid characters soon to be brought to life on the silver screen.
Feb 24, 2009 - 19:30:43 PM
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Self-contained superhero comic books
Tired of crossovers, spin-off and continuity? Don't despair since The Comic Book Bin is here to propose you superhero comic book without all these annoyance.
Feb 23, 2009 - 10:00:00 AM
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A Shakespearean Thor
One of Marvel’s most powerful characters has had quite a year: new look, new home, new outlook and new conflicts worthy of a Shakespearean plot.
Feb 21, 2009 - 23:52:51 PM
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Comic Book Store Hell
Sometime the comic book industry deserves to crash and burn
Feb 14, 2009 - 17:10:56 PM
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Suicide and Comics
Is there any evidence that comic books are effective in combating suicide?
Jan 31, 2009 - 14:39:04 PM
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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
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Comic Books in 2008 – The Gentrification Continues
In 2008, the comic book industry continued to go in the same direction it has begun going since 1999
Dec 31, 2008 - 20:06:54 PM
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A Christmas wish list for new comic book readers
You want to introduce someone to comic books for Christmas? The Comic Book Bin is here to help you out!
Dec 1, 2008 - 22:30:10 PM
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The DC Comics Stock Up for Christmas List
A nice selection of books that DC is recommending from its own trade list (I highlight personal favorites), although it leaves a lot of good stuff out.
Nov 28, 2008 - 7:44:48 AM
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Does The Comic Book Press Need a Watchman?
I always assume that the people on the other end are professionals and not bitter old men that call themselves professionals
Nov 25, 2008 - 23:45:10 PM
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Press Access in Times of Recessions
Can publicists and vendors learn to better communicate with the media during a recession?
Nov 24, 2008 - 20:14:35 PM
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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
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Free Culture – A Web Lecture
A lecture on Lawrence Lessig's book Free Culture with criticisms, and comments on the copyrights and technology - presented as part of a seminar presentation at The University of Calgary
Nov 18, 2008 - 0:45:47 AM
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Citizen Activism, Whistle Blowing and Comic Book Journalism
What is the responsibility of comic book industry press outlets when it comes to denunciation of vendors and creators?
Oct 23, 2008 - 3:50:20 AM
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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
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Moore Moments - A Reader Shares His Feeling About Discovering Alan Moore
As part of The Comic Book Bin's competition for the Alan Moore DVD, here's an entry by comic book reader Jason Mehmel
Sep 30, 2008 - 23:06:21 PM
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Energy Culture in Hasbro’s 1980s Universe
Recurrent themes in Hasbro properties, such as the Transformers and G.I. Joe reveal a concern for energy allocation and consumption
Sep 14, 2008 - 0:21:28 AM
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Milton Caniff’s Sons – Alex Toth and Hugo Pratt
How Alex Toth and Hugo Pratt's comic book work is inspired by Milton Caniff
Sep 7, 2008 - 17:04:10 PM
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Graphic Audio - "A Movie In Your Mind"
Graphic Audio is growing a catalog of audio dramas based on the DC Universe that involves full casts, original musical scores, and sound effects that will rock your ears.
Sep 6, 2008 - 11:06:51 AM
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Comics AREN'T for kids anymore
Comics aren't for kids anymore-- and that's a bad thing.
Aug 30, 2008 - 1:21:10 AM
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What Can a Straight Reader Learn from Gay Comics?
Instead of explaining the plight of the mutants to me, Bryan Singer explained the plight of homosexuals to me
Aug 24, 2008 - 22:14:59 PM
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Boom Studio, IDW Publishing, Radical Comics – The New Triumvirate
As they grow bigger and more important, are these publishers losing track of the little guy?
Jul 29, 2008 - 21:07:04 PM
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Aspen Comics After Mike Turner
Mike won’t be here to see everything we had planned for Aspen Comics, but his company plans on staying live for a long time.”
Jul 25, 2008 - 16:10:46 PM
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San Diego Comic-Con The Flea Market
The flea market at the San Diego Comic-Con (officially not called a flea market but an exhibitors’ area) is where most of the action on the ground floor of the convention takes place
Jul 25, 2008 - 15:50:46 PM
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CryptoZooey Shows That Comic Books For Kids Are Alive In San Diego Comic-Con
CryptoZooey is about Zooey, a young girl who learns that her parents are world renowned cryptozoologists
Jul 24, 2008 - 10:22:30 AM
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