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François
Hercouet
on Building
Something New
in Astrolabe

Off Panel
with writer
Jack Mulqueen

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A Quest for the Familiar: Liefeld, Tynion and the Power of Blockbuster Comics

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Does Marvel have an Event Problem?

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The New Superhero Playbook

A look at the greatest gift of DCeased, and how the team behind it turned a familiar idea into a potential future for superhero comics.

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"Short Term Pain for Long Term Gain": Looking at the Year So Far in Comics Retail

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Reviewing 2020 in Comics at the Midway Point, Through the Power of Marvel Cinematic Universe Quotes

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Do Events and Crossovers Help or Harm Tie-In Titles?

X of Swords is an interesting test case for the impact of larger, multi-title stories. But does the past suggest it will make or break the X-Men line?

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"Just Do Your Thing": The Story Behind the Making of Marvel's Strange Tales Anthologies

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Sliding Doors: A Thought Experiment About What’s Next for the Direct Market, Post Pandemic

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The DC FAQ: Attempting to Understand DC’s Big Move by Answering Ten Key Questions

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The Creator Collective Takeover

On the rise of creator collectives at conventions, what's driving that trend, and how the pandemic is affecting those groups

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