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Peter Parker files for unemployment

By Shervin | Published: March 1, 2010
Media Release -- Marvel Comics has two words to say to Spider-Man's alter ego Peter Parker -- You're Fired! Beginning in Amazing Spider-Man #623 , on-sale March 3rd, everyone's favorite friendly neighborhood hero has to not only survive key arch nemesis Vulture's reign of terror…but also losing his job at the Mayor's office! Peter Parker lays it all on the line to protect J. Jonah Jameson and keep the city from ripping itself apart, but Peter's sacrifice winds up costing his career as a photographer. Read more
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Toy Fair 2010: Kotobukiya's Batgirl teaser pictures – TOMOPOP …

By Shervin | Published: February 14, 2010
We already know that Kotobukiya is working with DC Comics on a new line of figures, and it seems like the next in the line will be Batgirl! From the teaser shot, this figure looks to have quite a bit of flair and I'm really excited as Batgirl is one of my favorite DC characters and ... Collectible toys, vinyl, vintage, papercraft, oddities, and more: Tomopop is a place where people of all ages can all enjoy our inability to grow up when it comes to our toy collections! ...
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BLUNT RAPPS » Book Review: Diamonds In The Raw

By anthony | Published: November 19, 2009
I've run the line here that every city's hip hop scene deserves a detailed, book length history and Diamonds is that book for DC, culled from over 100 interviews with area rappers. DMV folks: the book is currently available at the ...
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Big Apple/Con Wars wrap-up

By admin | Published: October 19, 2009
So, for everyone who asked us, this weekend’s Big Apple Comic-Con at Pier 94 in Manhattan drew a big crowd, and was a well-run show. Wizard’s conventions have always been well run, professional events, and this was no different, with lots of signage to guide people around the somewhat rambling and stark venue. From what we could see, crowds were light on Friday and Sunday, but very busy on Saturday. Paid Wizard blogger Rich Johnston reported that the Fire Marshal came to slow the line and
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Jack Kirby’s Children Sue Disney/Marvel Over Characters

By admin | Published: September 21, 2009
I seriously doubt this will end Marvel Comics' ability to publish stories with the 45 characters the four Kirby children are suing over.  If anything, they will probably get what the daughter and wife of Superman co-creator Jerry Siegel got -- a chunk of the money, which given what is coming down the line in terms of movies, toys, games, etc., is going to be very, very nice. Until then, expect this to be THE watched copyright law case for the next few years. Walt Disney ’s proposed $4 bi
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BOOK REVIEW: “ON THE LINE” BY SERENA WILLIAMS « All Bronx News …

By admin | Published: September 17, 2009
BOOK REVIEW : “ON THE LINE” BY SERENA WILLIAMS. Bookcover. Tennis great Serena Williams shares details of her life and career, from growing up in the tough neighborhood of Compton, California, to being trained by her father on public ...
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