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Archive for December, 2007

Spider-Man’s “One More Day” Backlash

By Brian • Dec 31st, 2007

The massively hyped Spider-Man One More Day storyline has finally come to an end. But before Marvel can launch a “Brand New Day” for the Amazing Spider-Man title, they and their Editor-in-Chief, Joe Quesada, must deal with the growing backlash over the story.
Check out the not-so-pleasant reaction it is getting at Newsarama, and a five part interview with Joey Q at [...]



Hollywood: Will Smith is Hancock

By Kris • Dec 29th, 2007

On July 2, 2008, a new superhero will be hitting the big screen, Hancock. Starring Will Smith, this looks to be a promising movie with a lot of humor, great effects and tons of fun.
Of course, that’s just my opinion. Check out the trailer and let us know what you think.

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Neil Gaiman Talks about Amazon Kindle

By Kris • Dec 28th, 2007

Amazon.com has a great video interview of Neil Gaiman talking about their new product, Amazon Kindle.
The Amazon Kindle seems like a useful product and I’m really interested in trying one out. I wonder how long before we see a comic book for it. Tim Sale’s black and white artwork would be a perfect candidate for [...]



The Dark Knight Trailer

By Brian • Dec 20th, 2007

The anticipation for the biggest movie of 2008 began with the turning of a playing card as 2005’s Batman Begins drew to a close. With that in mind, on December 14th anyone who bought a ticket to I Am Legend was given an early Christmas gift; the first full trailer to the next installment of [...]



Shana Manion

By Adam • Dec 19th, 2007

At SPX Adam tried to pass by a lovely young lady after chatting with Chad Lewis, but some sort of energy field drove him right back into the clutches of Shana Manion creator of the amazing 2005 24 our comic “Ask Miss Anthropy!” Listen in and realize the true potential of an Adam interview [...]

 
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Sinestro Corps War

By Dollar Bin • Dec 19th, 2007

Attention comic readers of space sector 2814! You have shown the desire to seek out and the ability to enjoy good comics. For this you have been chosen to read and enjoy the Sinestro Corps War. Listen as Tre, Adam, Devin and Brian actually say nice things about a DC crossover on this intergalactic edition [...]

 
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Rogues Galleries

By Dollar Bin • Dec 12th, 2007

Previously on The Dollar Bin’s famed halloween coverage we stopped to take a look at some of our favorite Dastardly Villains. As part of that show’s recording, listen in as we ramble off topic and into discussing our favorite and least favorite Rogue’s Galleries for this edition of The Dollar Bin.
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Chad Lewis of Shox Studios at Small Press Expo 2007

By Adam • Dec 10th, 2007

Chad Lewis of Shox Studios is a great man. At SPX 2007 he gave Adam a great opportunity (see next week) and donated much of his time as well as a few copies of Devil’s Child to the Dollar Bin. Shox Studios is a great web comic publisher. They [...]

 
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Steve Hamaker at Small Press Expo 2007

By Adam • Dec 6th, 2007

Back at SPX 2007 Adam took the opportunity to speak with Steve Hamaker, the creator on Fish N Chips and colorist on Jeff Smith’s Bone and SHAZAM: Monster Society of Evil.  We really appreciate Steve’s time and can’t wait to get hold of him again.
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Can Elves Make Comics?

By Dollar Bin • Dec 5th, 2007

Remember when we were kids and around this time of year you’d sit down and write Christmas wish lists to Santa, Mom, Dad, Batman, and anyone else that might read and send presents? Well, since we’ve never really grown up we still do! Take a break from shopping for our presents to hear [...]

 
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