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Top Stories CCI 2010
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Yesterday
One of the things that attracts people to Comic-Con International is the ability to be first in getting the latest scoop on their favorite publishers, characters, and creators. Publishers and creators know this too and have used the opportunity to make some of their biggest announcements of the year at Comic-Con International. There are often universe shattering news and jaw dropping announcements each and ever year, not to mention the new rumors and slip ups that get us talking and creating new buzz. This is a list of some of the top stories to break at this years Comic-Con International… Full Story »
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Comic Con Int. Profile
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 28, 2010
About This Convention The Comic Con International has become the largest pop-culture convention in the world. What began as a simple comic book convention has splashed over into video games, movies, television, manga, and many other areas. It is still very much a comic book convention, where one can buy comics and other related merchandise, mingle with… Full Story »
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The Goon
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 28, 2010
A gallery of popular Dark Horse Comics titles. Full Story »
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- Dark Horse Comics
- Goon
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ECCC Artbook - Jo Chen
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 27, 2010
A preview gallery of the Monsters and Dames artbook from the 2010 Emerald City Comic Con - ECCC 2010. Full Story »
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- Emerald City ComiCon
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My Eisner Winner Picks 2010
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 22, 2010
The Eisner's have cemented themselves as the top dog in the comic book award circuit, becoming known as the "Oscars" of the comic book award world. We can all bemoan who didn't make the cut, but the list is here and here to stay. So who is going to win this years Eisner's? Here is my pick for who I think… Full Story »
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CCI Top Comic Panels 2010
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 17, 2010
Comic-Con International has completely gone beyond the realm of comic books. Movies, books, action figures, retailers, television, and more have made Comic-Con the end all be all place for pop culture goodness. This isn't to say though that comic books have been phased out, quite the opposite. Comics are still a central part of Comic-Con and the main reason why many still go. You can find some fantastic comic related… Full Story »
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San Diego CCI Guide
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 16, 2010
The San Diego Comic Con International is the crown jewel in the comic book convention circuit. Every year, more than 100,000 comic book fanboys and fangirls flock to the San Diego for the largest pop culture phenomena in the world. You will be able to buy comics, meet creators, see celebrities, and rub elbows with tens of thousands of fans each day.… Full Story »
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Gallaher Winter Guard Int.
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 6, 2010
I was first introduced to David Gallaher when Zuda first launched and I picked his and Ellis' series High Moon as the best premise of the first round of competition. Since that time, Gallaher has gone on to launch another series with High Moon artist Steve Ellis and now has a limited series with Marvel, Darkstar and the Winter Guard. I got an opportunity to interview Gallaher about Zuda, High Moon, and of course, Darkstar and the Winter Guard. Aaron Albert: Talk about the… Full Story »
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Top Patriotic Characters
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jul 3, 2010
Patriotism is defined as, "...devoted love, support, and defense of one's country; national loyalty." The world of comic books are filled with characters that are patriotic. Some have gone so far as to incorporate the very flags of their country into their costumes. There are patriotic characters all throughout the comic book world, of which many are based in America, but you can find patriotic characters that represent just about any country around the world. Here are a few of the top picks. If you see one that isn't on the list, post… Full Story »
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Comic Book Charities
About.com Comic Books: What's Hot Now &bull Jun 20, 2010
Comic books have provided us an incredible amount of joy throughout the years. For me, they have made my imagination come alive as a kid. Now, I do the same for kids I teach with comic books. We all want the world to be a better place than when we left it, so how about applying that philosophy to the comic book community? Can we find some ways to give back to the hobby that has given us so much joy? Fortunately, many comic book charities have sprung up to fill that void. The Hero Initiative exists because, "everybody deserves… Full Story »
