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Talking Comics with Sean T. Collins

ROBOT 6's Tim O'Shea shines his spotlight on Sean T. Collins' webcomic "Destructor," discussing the origins of Collins and artist Matt Weigle' tale of mayhem, working with Top Shelf, the potential for a print collection and more.
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DC FLASHBACK: Bane

Following the announcement of Tom Hardy signing to portray the complex villain Bane in Christopher Nolan's "The Dark Knight Rises," CBR News takes a look at the origins and life of the man that broke the Bat.
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Superman Comic Books 1938 | Crissy Library | Books For All Ages

While comic books trace their origins to the late 19th century, Superman, who debuted in 1938′s Action Comics #1, is virtually synonymous with the medium. Yet, as Superman, the Complete History shows, the Man of Steel has also made a ...
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Forget About Wolverine, Here's X-Mas Origins: Santa

Did X-Men Origins: Wolverine put a bad taste in your mouth?
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Comics Extra – The Fine Books Blog

If you enjoyed our December feature on comic book collecting ("Super Prices for Superheroes" by Jonathan Shipley), here's some neat background he wrote about the origins of collectible comic books .
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Dynamite Comics On Sale November 10, 2010

Dynamite Entertainment has provided CBR with advance looks at new comics on sale this Wednesday, November 10, including "Kevin Smith's Green Hornet" #9, "Kato Origins" #5 and more.
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RADIATOR HEAVEN: Comic Book Confidential

Around this time, Canadian filmmaker Ron Mann made Comic Book Confidential (1988), a primer, of sorts, for comic books , tracing their origins, documenting their near-extinction and their maturation into a viable art form. ...
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LBCC: Lobdell Announces "The Butler" at Image

During his Long Beach Comic Con panel, industry veteran Scott Lobdell discussed the origins of Onslaught, his upcoming "Fathom" run and his new Image title with artist Dan Duncan, "The Butler."
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How New York City Shaped Superheroes

NEW YORK - New York City has inspired superhero stomping grounds ranging from Metropolis to Gotham City, but historic events in the city may have also played a role in the origins of some comic book superheroes and villains.
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