Topic: Graphic Novels and Comics
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10 best Avengers of all time
Many Avengers have come and gone over the years. But, in my opinion, here are the 10 best.
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Free Comic Book Day: 5 things you need to know
Whether you're a comic book devotee or don't know the Fantastic Four from the Avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.
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Bestselling books: How well do you know the books on the top?
From the IndieBound's bestseller list, test your knowledge of today's popular books.
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16 Oscar-nominated films that came from books
Sixteen of this year's Oscar nominees are movies that began as books.
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10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season
These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
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Mysterious Traveler: The Steve Ditko Archives Vol. 3
The latest volume of "The Steve Ditko Archives" collects the late 1950s horror and sci-fi stories illustrated by this comic legend.
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Chapter & Verse
Neil Gaiman: one of this year's best commencement speakers (+ video)
Neil Gaiman told students at the University of the Arts: 'Old rules are crumbling and nobody knows what the new rules are, so make up your own rules.'
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Free Comic Book Day: See 'The Avengers,' then read it for free (+video)
Free Comic Book Day, celebrating its 10th year, usually coincides with the release of a big budget superhero movie. This year, Free Comic Book Day falls on the same weekend as the premiere of the much-anticipated 'Avengers' adaptation.
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10 best Avengers of all time
Many Avengers have come and gone over the years. But, in my opinion, here are the 10 best.
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Free Comic Book Day: 5 things you need to know
Whether you're a comic book devotee or don't know the Fantastic Four from the Avengers, here are 5 things you need to know about the upcoming Free Comic Book Day.
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DC Comics’ ‘Second Wave’ launches today with four new titles
The DC Comics superhero universe expands with the unveiling of alternate world Earth 2.
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Bestselling books: How well do you know the books on the top?
From the IndieBound's bestseller list, test your knowledge of today's popular books.
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Damsels in Distress: movie review
'Damsels in Distress,' from 'Barcelona' director Whit Stillman, has a lovely loopiness about it.
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Apple creates comics and graphic novels category for iBookstore
Apple added a comics and graphic novels category to the iBookstore catalog on Wednesday. The section includes classics such as Marvel's Captain America and Spider-Man.
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Africa Monitor
Batwing: an African superhero for an American audience
Batwing is an AIDS orphan and a former child soldier. Guest blogger Sipho Hlongwane says DC Comics's latest character is believable, but Africans seek a hero who reforms system from within.
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Change Agent
Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman urge fans to help Africa
In a show of corporate social responsibility, DC Comics unleashes its superheroes on the problems in the Horn of Africa
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Chapter & Verse
'Watchmen' prequels provoke debate in comic book community
A prequel series will be released this summer, written by acclaimed comic book authors – but the original 'Watchmen' writer isn't involved.
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16 Oscar-nominated films that came from books
Sixteen of this year's Oscar nominees are movies that began as books.
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Chapter & Verse
Jim Henson's never-released screenplay is turned into a graphic novel
Henson's first screenplay, titled 'Tale of Sand,' has been converted into a graphic novel released today by Archaia Entertainment
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10 book-to-movie adaptations coming this holiday season
These movies adapted from both children's and adult books are hitting the screen this holiday season.
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Chapter & Verse
Jerry Robinson, cartonist and Batman collaborator: an appreciation
Jerry Robinson helped to create Batman's protege Robin the Boy Wonder and may also have been the creator of the Joker, Batman's most memorable nemesis.
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4 holiday TV classics that came from the printed page
Four beloved holiday TV specials that first became beloved on the printed page.
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Action Comics 1, Superman debut, sells for $2.16 million in auction
Action Comics 1: It's the first time a comic book has broken the $2 million barrier. The issue was published in 1938 and cost just 10 cents.
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Walt Disney's Donald Duck: "Lost in the Andes" (The Complete Carl Barks Disney Library)
The genius of Carl Barks is collected for a fresh generation of fans, in a new series by Fantagraphics Books.
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Chapter & Verse
DC Comics: caught in the middle of the tablet wars
Barnes and Noble's decision to pull graphic novels by DC Comics from their stores is the latest salvo in a showdown between the two book giants.
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The Simple Dollar
Rethinking your hobbies
Financially, make sure your enjoyment in your hobbies matches the money that you put into them
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Final week of DC’s 'All New 52': The big guys add some punch
Aquaman, the Flash, Hawkman, and Superman headline the last batch of first issues of revamped story lines from DC Comics.
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Chapter & Verse
Doonesbury "leaks" excerpts from Sarah Palin bio
Doonesbury cartoon character Roland Hedley offers readers a sneak peak at Joe McGinniss's unauthorized biography of Sarah Palin.
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Superman and Batman lead the charge of the "new" DC Comics
The first week of DC Comics relaunch highlights the diversity of the new line.
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Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life: movie review
Serge Gainsbourg's life is given fresh interpretation in this biopic fantasia about the French singer-songwriter.
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