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Crystal Ball: March 2007 Solicitations, Part II

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 23, 2006
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Support GOOD Comics! Pre-order something new EVERY month. Part I featured a look at Marvel, DC, Image and Dark Horse's offerings for March 2007, and now Part II casts the spotlight on the most interesting books being solicited by "independent" publishers. Links to full solicitations from almost every publisher can be found at MillarWorld. [NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your local comic book shop (LCBS) offers a pre-ordering service, download a convenient order form from Diamond and be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com…

Time’s Person of the Year: Me!

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 17, 2006
Post category:Media Personal Pop Culture
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Well, okay, all of us, actually, and I couldn't agree more. The "Great Man" theory of history is usually attributed to the Scottish philosopher Thomas Carlyle, who wrote that "the history of the world is but the biography of great men." He believed that it is the few, the powerful and the famous who shape our collective destiny as a species. That theory took a serious beating this year. ...look at 2006 through a different lens and you'll see another story, one that isn't about conflict or great men. It's a story about community and collaboration on a scale never…

BORP! — Bumperboy Update

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 13, 2006
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It's been a while between Bumperboy updates here at CBC, but Debbie Huey just posted a sneak peek at the upcoming Bumperboy.net redesign and it looks pretty sweet.Huey is not only a talented creator, but a savvy marketer and merchandiser, and Bumperboy.net is the perfect example of a comics web site done right. Hopefully the relaunch will integrate her own LiveJournal, while offering new updates from Gordy.For the uninitiated, check out my review of Bumperboy Loses His Marbles, the first collected volume of Bubtopia's favorite marble-playing, sock-wearing-Bear friend-having, Borperer Supreme!Then, hit Bumperboy's Shop to get yourself a copy, along with…

Review: Viper All-Ages

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 10, 2006
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A Bit Haywireby Scott Zirkel & Courtney Huddleston (Viper Comics, 2006; $11.95)I'm a big fan of good all-ages entertainment, and whenever something really good pops up on the comics scene, I'm especially psyched because it means I have something new I can comfortably share with my 6-year old son who's becoming an avid reader. Amelia Rules, Bumperboy and Superhero are three examples we've both enjoyed together and A Bit Haywire is the latest addition to the list and a stealth candidate for my Best of 2006 list.Owen Bryce is a seemingly normal 10-year old boy who, while running away from…

On the Shelves: 12/6/06

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:December 5, 2006
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Reading is fundamental. Don't waste your time reading bad comics out of habit! My weekly, semi-informed look at select comic books being released Wednesday, 12/6/06 follows. The full shipping is list available at ComicList. [NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com or MidtownComics.com] PICK OF THE WEEK Robotika (HC)ARCANA STUDIO Ezra Evoked Emotions #2 (Of 3), $3.95 I missed the first issue of this new mini and didn't see it on the shelves…

On The Shelves: 11/29/06

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:November 28, 2006
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Reading is fundamental. Don't waste your time reading bad comics out of habit! My weekly, semi-informed look at select comic books being released Wednesday, 11/29/06 follows. The full shipping is list available at ComicList. [NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com or MidtownComics.com] PICK OF THE WEEK Dark Horse Book Of Monsters HC ARCANA STUDIOOutlaw Scorn 3030 AD #1 (Of 6), $3.95 It's been a while since I've picked up something from Arcana,…

On The Shelves: 11/22/06

Post author:Guy LeCharles Gonzalez
Post published:November 21, 2006
Post category:Pop Culture Reviews
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Reading is fundamental. Don't waste your time reading bad comics out of habit! My weekly sporadic, ill-informed look at select comic books being released Wednesday, 11/22/06 follows. The full shipping is list available at ComicList. [NOTE: Not all of these titles will actually arrive in all stores. If your LCBS offers a pre-ordering service, be sure to take advantage of it. If not, find another one; or try Khepri.com or MidtownComics.com] PICK OF THE WEEK Casanova #6ADHOUSE BOOKS Project Romantic HC Sgn, $60.00 Haven't had a chance to read my copy yet, but I did check out Debbie Huey's adorable…