Why is Everyone Mad at Joe Quesada?
Posted on April 29th, 2011 at 12:00 am by admin
Joe Quesada, editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics since 2000, is controversial to some in the comic book world. Although he has been fairly successful as editor-in-chief through increased readership and the introduction of several new series of comics, many critics point out a few of his flaws and how some of his decisions are hurting comics.
Quesada has emphasized and encouraged the sales of trade paperback collections of comics, rather than the traditional monthly installments. Some criticize this approach because the monthly comic books are often used to track reader interest. The paperback collections, (Read the rest of this story.)
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Stan Lee’s Spider-Sense for Success
Posted on April 16th, 2011 at 12:00 am by admin
Stan Lee may not be a household name, but many of his creations are. Stan has worked in the comic book industry for over six decades and is responsible for some of the iconic super heroes of all time.
After toiling for nearly twenty years in obscurity for Timely and Marvel comics, Stan was given the challenge of making a super hero team to compete with DC Comics Justice League of America. Rather than sticking a few of the established stars together, Stan, along with Jack Kirby, created the Fantastic Four. Marvel, which at that (Read the rest of this story.)
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Neil Gaiman: Destined to Be a Dreamer
Posted on April 3rd, 2011 at 12:00 am by admin
Coraline, The Sandman, and The Graveyard Book are just a few of the wonderful stories that sprang from the mind of the very talented, very unique mind of Hugo award winning author Neil Gaiman.
Neil Gaiman was born on November 10th, 1960 in Portchester, England. His dad was a retailer and his mother a pharmacist. His early life was marked by his religious beliefs, made up of a mixture of Scientology and Judaism. Gaiman was an avid reader, with The Lord of The Rings and The Chronicles of Narnia among his early favorites. Gaiman’s (Read the rest of this story.)
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