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    Suspended Animation: Comic Book Literacy 

    Published on 09-06-2010 04:12 PM  Number of Views: 79 
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    As a 35-year comics fan, it’s always satisfying to me when I find the medium of comic books examined in a meaningful way. Unfortunately, it doesn’t seem to happen enough by way of video documentary. However, ...
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    Suspended Animation: Spiderman/Kingpin: To the Death 

    Published on 03-27-2010 08:18 AM  Number of Views: 189 
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    Spiderman/Kingpin: To the Death
    ©1997 Marvel Comics
    Priced at $5.99.

    Spider-Man has gone berserk, preying on the criminals of New York City. The bullet-ridden corpses of both small-time crooks and "made men" are turning up, with witnesses screaming the same statement made by the evidence; Spiderman has turned killer! This is all news, however, to Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, as he finds himself hunted by the law and superheroes alike. Only one member of the super-powered community believes Spidey is innocent, and it is the man who may know him best of all; Daredevil. ...
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    Suspended Animation: Lou Fine 

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    Dave
    Published on 03-21-2010 11:04 AM  Number of Views: 233 
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    Lou Fine spent less than six years as a professional comics artist, but has had more influence than some who spent a lifetime in the field.

    Born in November of 1914, Fine was stricken with Polio as a child, leaving him with a bad leg, and restricting him from physical and athletic games with his peers. As a result, he focused his time and attention on drawing. ...
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    Suspended Animation: Planet Hulk 

    Published on 03-12-2010 07:07 AM  Number of Views: 344 
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    The Incredible Hulk: Planet Hulk
    Published by Marvel Publishing, Inc.
    416 pages
    $34.99 retail

    After hearing about it for the last few years, this Johnny-come-lately finally sat down and read Planet Hulk. In my defense, I believe I am part of a growing group of comics fans who are being forced by escalating prices, not only to “wait for the trade”, but to wait for it to go on sale on Amazon or Ebay. Sue me. ...
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    Suspended Animation: Jezebel Jade 

    Published on 03-05-2010 07:40 AM  Number of Views: 239 
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    Jezebel Jade
    Published by Comico Comic Company
    32 pages

    One of my all-time-favorite comic book stories is Jezebel Jade. If you recognize the name, then you've probably seen at least one of the only two Johnny Quest episodes in which she appeared. And, I'm talking about the original '60's series, not the one produced in the '90's. ...
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    Suspended Animation: E.J. Pace: Christian Cartoonist 

    Published on 02-26-2010 02:05 PM  Number of Views: 282 
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    E.J. Pace: Christian Cartoonist
    Published by Calvary Comics
    248 pages
    $19.95

    As a committed fan of comic strips and comic books, I’m interested in the influence of those media, both past and present. As an even more committed Christian, I’m fascinated at how they have been used to communicate the message of the Bible. E.J. Pace: Christian Cartoonist, by Alec Stevens, helps satiate both interests. ...
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