Mark Schultis

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Alright, it’s no secret: local comic book stores are somewhat scarce. Here in Pittsburgh, we’ve got a decent list to choose from, but unless you happen to live within the radius of even a small metropolis...

Lanterns and company sales: highlights of 2009

Each year promises at least 12 opportunities for a title to upset the balance, make waves, and leave an impression on the reader. In 1973, readers mourned the death of Gwen Stacy. In 1985 DC attempted to correct continuity...

Best and worst of comics in other media - Part 2

Whether you’re hoping the action on the screen matches what you imagined while reading or you’re curious about a character but are not able to read their book, comic book characters have been adapted into other...

5 last minute Xmas gift ideas for comic fans

Christmas is two days away, and comic book fans are some of the most finicky and hard to shop for people around. I should know – my wife herself has pulled her hair out over trying to find something I...

Best and worst of comics in other media - Part 1

Whether you’re hoping the action on the screen matches what you imagined while reading or you’re curious about a character but are not able to read their book, comic book characters have been adapted into other...

'Transformers Continuum' condenses and omits

‘Transformers Continuum’ condenses and omits. This past week, in preparation for the launch of their ongoing book at the end of the month, IDW released ‘The Transformers Continuum: The Definitive Chronology.’ Before you start thinking this...

'Where Monsters Dwell' event at Phantom of the Attic Oakland

The boys over at Phantom of the Attic in Oakland know how to advertise. Titled 'Where Monsters Dwell', POTA is hosting a shindig tomorrow from 10am to 5pm. The promoted discounts are on back issues, so...

Darryl Banks - illustrating the past, present, and future.

One of the great things about comic cons is the wealth of talent you’re able to meet while attending. Last month, as I perused the 2009 Pittsburgh Comic Con in its new location, I had the opportunity to...

20 coolest comic covers of the past 30 years - Part 5

A foregone conclusion that ‘greatest anything lists’ are nothing more than opinion, I presented my top 20 most eye-grabbing comic book covers in my lifetime. Here we go, the final installment...

Newbies' guide to comic book collecting

So you’ve decided you’re interested in comics. I applaud you. The path ahead of you isn’t for the squeamish, however. Comics are like fun bacteria – they’re infectious and multiply rapidly. When...

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