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Speciality Stores And Alternative Comics, Original Ideas And Innovations

admin — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0000

At specialty comic store, collectors can have a wonderful time stopping in on a regular basis to see what new comics have been brought in. Of course, “new” in this context does not always mean newly published. In fact, many of the most exciting finds for those who are passionate about comic books are vintage books published decades ago. The older and rarer these books are, the more excited collectors will be to lay hands on them.Confused? Here ‘s a little help . Ideally, they will also be in good condition, and the responsible collector will take pains to ensure that they stay that way.

While comic books are the bread and butter of store of this type, many of them also deal in memorabilia that is directly connected with comic books or geeky TV shows and movies. Adults like to go into comic book stores and feel like a kid again. Stores that stock these sorts of items can appeal to a wider customer base. Beyond simply selling things, though, the comic book provides an important service for the nerdy among us. It offers a place where they can congregate to discuss issues they are passionate about. For people who’ve often felt ostracized, this is a blessing indeed.

Counterculture And Drug Culture In Our Comic Books

admin — Sun, 26 May 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Comic books, graphic novels and other publications that have begun to approach a full range of more adult-issues have seen a great deal of change over the past few decades. While such publications may have originally been intended only for children and younger readers, they more adult issues and contemporary aspects of society that they are able to explore have made them a substantial resource for adults who are in search of material that covers larger aspects of life. Learning more about the ways comic books have changed over the years could allow you to find any number of reading options that you might have otherwise overlooked.

Readers who are new to the format, those who have dismissed the genre as being too childish and anyone who may be unaware of the changes that graphic novels and comics have matured could be in for quite a surprise. With a number of award winning works and publications that explore the full range of issues, discovering for yourself just what the format has to offer can be very rewarding. Finding the latest and most celebrated works could be a more enjoyable and rewarding experience than you would have been able to imagine.

Underground Comics: What Are They To The Average Reader?

admin — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 00:00:00 +0000

The mere fact that a comic is underground generally means the average reader is not aware of it. In the modern age of comic book publishing, very little is underground since internet advertising is employed to draw attention to even small, independently published titles. Those without the budget to publish an underground comic can simply create web comics.

This was not always the case. Many years ago, strange comics such as Fritz the Cat and the Fabulously Furry Freak Brothers had an underground following. The number of issues sold was rather limited. In the 1960′s and 1970′s, these books were published underground because they were a bit too salacious for news stands and comic shops. They generally were sold in head shops and catered to an audience that would not be offended by the adult oriented material of the works.

Today, the average comic book reader might be aware of these works as the books of yesteryear have been collected in reprint volumes. Generally, the opinion on these books is mixed. Some may consider them revolutionary works of brilliance. Others may see the comics as crude, rude time capsules not so much worthy of praise since the shock value of the writing and art has long since worn off.

Comics Code Authority And The Seduction Of The Innocent

admin — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 00:00:00 +0000

Back in the fifties, comics were just starting to become a major part of American history. They were uniquely crafted stories about topics ranging from horror to crime and mystery. Though no direct target audience was ever sought out, these books typically ended up in the hands of young children. It is likely that their similarity to picture books made them more entertaining, while adults might have felt embarrassed to admit their own interest in the medium of comics. The once unregulated comics industry produced stories of violence and other adult themes that went unnoticed until a man named Dr.The whole story can be found at http://www.comicsbeat.com/2012/03/27/reprints-in-review-the-lurid-world-of-pre-code-crime-column/ Fredric Wertham wrote a book titled Seduction of the Innocent. This book directly attacked all things comic related as being responsible for the corruption of young minds. It blamed these bold and unique stories for the development of juvenile delinquency.

This book directly influenced the development of the Comics Code Authority. The Comics Code Authority made it impossible to publish a comic without first being reviewed and rated by this organization. If a comic was considered safe and appropriate for children, it got the now infamous CCA approval symbol printed on the cover. Though the approval symbol no longer appears on many of today’s modern mainstream comics, it is a notorious part of comics history.

Marvel Age Comics, Another Designation For Examination

www.comicnews.info — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

If you are a huge fan of marvel, capcom, and all other comic book series, knowing where to turn to in order to find the best information, the newest release dates, the best information on your favorite comic heroes, and all information in the world of comics, is essential if you want to keep up with the changes which come about. So, when you are looking for the best places to turn to for information, new characters, and all things comics, you really want to find the best online fan sites, which bring together all comic book fans, in order to really find the news and information you are looking to find.

There are thousands of fan sites, which are run by either other fans, or by the comic book companies themselves, which offer the latest news on your favorite comic series and characters, and the information you want to know about upcoming release dates. So, make sure to find the right sites, sign up, and keep up with other fans in the world of comic books, in order to find the latest information, and the news you are looking for on all of your favorite comic book stories and heroes.

Atomic Age Comics And World War II

admin — Sun, 02 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

History has many important days. The day in 1941 when America entered World War II. Later, in 1945, came the day the first atomic bomb was dropped on Japan. That marked the end of World War II and the beginning of the Atomic Age. Keeping America company during these times were comics.
In the late 1930-s Publishers began the shift from reprinting comic strips to original stories. Humor, romance and westerns were just some of the genres they explored. Along with these came the Superheroes. New characters, such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Batman, Captain Marvel and Captain America used their powers to keep America safe. During World War II, Superheroes could be found fighting against the Axis powers. It was a classic display of good versus evil.
The end of the war marked the beginning of the Atomic Age. New superheroes appeared whose powers came from the atom, such as The Atomic Thunderbolt. Animals also gained powers including Atomic Rabbit and Atomic Mouse. While entertaining their readers, Superheroes could also help them understand the Atomic Age.
In the 1950-s, television came along and comics were not as popular as before. Some characters faded away and others continue to this day.

Stylistic Studies Of Comics Through The Ages

admin — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Comics in the U.S. have changed in style over the years. Early books were simply collections of comic strips. Several presses published both original collections of strips and collections of reprints of syndicated strips.

During the “Golden Age,’ which ran from the late 1930s through the 1940s, comic books became self-contained stories rather than collections. They had large print runs, and were purchased in great quantities, but the quality of the art and stories varied widely. In general, superheroes and action ruled the style.

Horror and true crime took over in the late 1940s and 1950s, and the graphic nature of this style pushed moral crusaders to form the Comics Code Authority and impose the “Comics Code’ on the field. Comics style became more tame, and in the US comics began to be seen as a genre for children.

During the Silver Age, superheroes became more human ” with human emotions and issues, and stories began to push against the code.

Current comic styles are rich and varied, with independent comics available as well as stories from the larger publishing houses. Not all comics carry the “comics code seal,’ and there are books available for every age and maturity level.

Upcoming Comic Book Movies

admin — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 00:00:00 +0000

Whether you like to go to the theater or you’ve got Direct star tv you’re likely to catch some of these upcoming comic book movies when they come out. We love to see which major stars get cast and if you know anything we don’t, post in the comments below!
Thor: We laughed out loud when we heard this first one but we’ve got to admit Thor sounds like a really great movie experience. Now if we could just find a way to make sure they don’t cast Ronnie from Jersey Shore.
Priest: It’s more of an obscure comic book than a classic but it looks to have a ton of sci-fi violence and a lot of great graphics at that. Watching a Priest track down the killers who stole his niece? Sign us up!
Captain America: We can’t believe they didn’t release this on July 4th but we’ve got to admit we’re pretty excited to see if this one turns out cheesy or awesome. Our bets are on cheesy but your guess is as good as ours.

A Study Of The Copper Age Of Comics

admin — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

The copper Age of Comics spanned the time period from 1984-1992. Many important events in the comic universe happened during this time period. The start of this age began with an important work by Marvel Comics and ended with an equally important work by DC. The Marvel Comics issue that started it all was Secret Wars and the DC work that marked its end was Crisis on Infinite Earths.

This Age was an exciting time in comics. During it several DC Universe characters were relaunched and updated for a new generation including Superman, Batman, the Flash, the Green Lantern, the Justice League and Wonder Women. Marvel on the other hand aggressively expanded their X-Men series which enjoys high popularity even today. Both DC and Marvel also began to look into dark story lines such as Watchmen and Dark Knight.

The Comic companies tried to renew interest in there multiple lines with many stories that had cross over characters from other comics in them. These were often complex and included several tie-ins. However, it was people and technology that changed comics the most during the copper age. Major innovations in the printing process allowed for more complex designs with better resolution. Is for the people, every comic book fan knows of the amazing team of comic artist made up of Todd McFarlane, Rob Liefeld, and Jim Lee that Marvel was able to put together. These men changed comic books forever and their work from the copper age is still being turned into popular movies today.

A Look At The Bronze Age Of Comics

admin — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 00:00:00 +0000

To hardcore comic book enthusiasts, the period from 1970-1985 is casually known as the Bronze Age Of Comics. This follows the Silver Age of Comics and is a prelude to the Modern Age of Comics. When the Bronze Age of Comics began, it set a new tone to the comic books of the previous age. Most of the comic books from this period still used the bright and colorful imagery of well known comic book characters only the subject matter changed and became darker and full of real issues that were seen in society at the time.

Many veteran comic book artists began to leave the field when the Bronze Age began. A new group of people began to create comic books, and they brought their own unique storylines. With the change of artists also came many changes in the distribution of comic books and the gradual change from comic books being sold at newstands to comic books being sold mostly in specialty stores.

Some of the most popular comic books from the Bronze Age of Comics are, Star Wars, Hulk, X-Men, The Amazing Spiderman, and the Green Lantern, and many of the issues of these comics are still sought after by collectors even in the year 2011. The Bronze Age of Comics was groundbreaking and innovative in many ways, and that’s what still makes them so popular today.