Classic EBI 8 Help Make Free Comic Book Day Work

 I've got a classic two-fer for you today, guys: the first two columns I wrote about Free Comic Book Day, way back for FCBD #2 in 2003. Interestingly, in the years since this column was first published they have, indeed, begun a line of NASCAR comics. I take full credit. Here's the first, the weekend before the event. Help make Free Comic Book Day work Considering the extent of my public activism rarely exceeds things like trying to get McDonald’s to stop using that stupid Spice Girls... read more

There are a lot of great comics out there, guys, but there's always room for more. Dr. Who, Heroes, Artemis Fowl... what are some great properties that could make great comic books? Everything But Imaginary #212: When Will THIS Comic Get Made?

After too long a hiatus, guys, it's time once again for me to assemble a band of intrepid geeks and take in one of the true adventures of our species: the comic book convention! Everything But Imaginary #220: What Happens at the Con Doesn't Stay at the Con And to read classic convention accounts, check out these old columns: Heading For the Windy City The Three Geeks Go to Chicago Synthetic Kryptonite and Duck Comics Raiders of the Lost Art Things to Do in Dallas If You're a Geek...

Nearly 25 years ago, a great comic was cancelled before its time. For almost 20 years, I've been dying for its return. Today, it came back. Everything But Imaginary #236: A Geek's Dream Come True

There's a lot of talk these days about how the trade paperback is hurting the monthly comic book... but what are trade paperbacks doing to back issue sales? And what can be done to help comic shop owners in need? It's a heady topic in this week's EBI, but for a comic fan, it may be one of the most important things you haven't thought about. EVERYTHING BUT IMAGINARY #246: THE DEATH OF THE BACK ISSUE  

 Just spreading the word, peeps. It's time for the 2007 Everything But Imaginary Awards, that time of year that I invite people to share their thoughts on the best comic books of the year. From now until Christmas Day, December 25, I will be accepting nominees in each of the following categories. Each voter can make three nominations, ranked #1, #2 and #3. All #1s will get three points, #2s 2 points and #3s one point. Then, on December 27, I’ll announce the “ballot,” with the top three vote-getters...