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WHO WINS THIS YEAR'S AWARD?

Bill Finger Award Recipients Announced

Bill Finger by Jerry Robinson

Mark Evanier and his blue-ribbon committee have decided who will receive this year's Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing.

Posted on May 17, 2013
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WRITERS & ARTISTS: BUILDING A BETTER COLLABORATION

Dilettante 005: Writing for an Artist

Comic-Con International's Toucan

Artist Steve Lieber talks about how writers can better deal with their artist collaborators, including debunking the old myth: "Comics have an unlimited budget."

Posted on May 14, 2013
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WHO IS THIS YEAR'S PROMISING NEWCOMER?

2013 Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Nominees

Russ Manning

Announcing this years nominees for the Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award. This year's recipient will be announced as part of the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards on Friday, July 19, during Comic-Con International.

Posted on May 10, 2013
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WORKING WITH YOUR COLLECTION

Maggie’s World 005: You Have an Indexed Collection. Now What?

Comic-Con International's Toucan

Maggie Thompson continues her discussion on dealing with your collection, including the three "Bs": Bagging, Boarding, and Boxing.

Posted on May 7, 2013
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THE TOUCAN INTERVIEW

Terry Moore: Stranger in Paradise, Part Two

Comic-Con International's Toucan

Part two of our interview with Strangers in Paradise creator Terry Moore spotlights his later series, Echo and Rachel Rising.

Posted on May 3, 2013
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THE TOUCAN INTERVIEW

Terry Moore: Stranger in Paradise, Part One

Comic-Con International's Toucan

The Toucan Interview returns with a career-spanning talk with Comic-Con 2013 special guest Terry Moore. The fan-favorite writer/artist is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his signature creation Strangers In Paradise and this first part of the interview focuses on Katchoo, Francine, and SIP!

Posted on Apr 30, 2013
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ELFQUEST, MILESTONE, AND SANDMAN ANNIVERSARIES HIGHLIGHTED!!

13 More Guests Added to the Comic-Con Line-up!

Comic-Con International

Thirteen more guests have been added to Comic-Con International 2013's stellar line-up, including creators involved with the Elfquest, Sandman, and Milestone anniversaries!

Posted on Apr 26, 2013
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RUN FOR YOUR LIVES!

You Can Draw . . . with Katie Cook 004: A Monster Attacking a City!

You Can Draw with Katie Cook

It's time for this month's drawing lesson with Katie Cook! Don't be scared! Even though it's a bit MONSTERous, it's fun, too!

Posted on Apr 23, 2013
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THE EISNER AWARD JUDGES SPEAK!

Eisner Award Judges Talk About the 2013 Nominations Process

Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

The nominations for the 2013 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are out! Now read what the blue-ribbon panel of judges has to say about the process of judging and spending a weekend in "Comic Book Heaven."

Posted on Apr 19, 2013
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THE OSCARS OF THE COMIC BOOK INDUSTRY!

2013 Eisner Award Nominations

Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards

The nominees for comics' highest honor are here: the 2013 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards!

Posted on Apr 16, 2013
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