Considering a career in comics? Maggie Thompson offers some advice on where to start ...
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Maggie's World 021: Timing
Posted on Sep. 2, 2014
Maggie Thompson looks back 100 years to the first group of comics creators and the age of everyone's Golden Age: 12.
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Maggie's World 020: Do It!
Posted on Aug. 5, 2014
Maggie Thompson reminds us that if there's something missing out there that you need ... make it yourself! It's a lot easier to do in this day and age.
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Maggie’s World 019: Comics Obsessives, Rejoice!
Posted on Jul. 1, 2014
Maggie Thompson talks about how we're living in the real Golden Age of comic book-oriented books and biographies ... a perfect time for us comic book obsessives!
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Maggie's World 018: Spread the Word!
Posted on Jun. 3, 2014
Maggie Thompson reminds us that there are a whole lot of people out there yet to become comics fans ... and offers some suggestions on how to spread the word about the medium we love so much!
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Maggie’s World 017: Organizing Memories
Posted on May. 6, 2014
Maggie Thompson talks about the importance of maintaining your convention photos, including writing down who you photographed!
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Maggie's World 016: From National Disgrace to National Treasure
Posted on Apr. 1, 2014
Maggie Thompson marks the 60th anniversary this month of a period in comics history that we'd all like to forget.
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Maggie's World 015: Girls Allowed
Posted on Mar. 4, 2014
Maggie Thompson talks about the world of comics and female readers, reminding us that girls have always been "allowed" in comics.
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Maggie's World 014: Exploring the Comics World
Posted on Feb. 4, 2014
Maggie Thompson reminds us that there's a whole wide world of comics--outside of the boundaries of the US--to enjoy.
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Maggie's World 013: New Year: Past and Future
Posted on Jan. 7, 2014
Maggie Thompson rings in the New Year with a look back at 2013 and a look ahead at 2014 at our comics-filled lives.
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Maggie's World 012: It's a Gift!
Posted on Dec. 3, 2013
Maggie Thompson shares her favorite holiday comics and her own comic book "tis the season" traditions!
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Maggie’s World 011: It’s a Plot!
Posted on Nov. 5, 2013
Maggie Thompson returns with a fun column that takes a 1920s Photoplay Plot Encyclopedia and applies its "36 dramatic situations" to comics.
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Maggie's World 010: Under the Influence
Posted on Oct. 1, 2013
Maggie Thompson talks about the importance of the influences in our lives.
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Maggie's World 009: Research, Obsession, and Obsessive Research
Posted on Sep. 3, 2013
Maggie Thompson chronicles the joys of comics history research.
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Maggie's World 008: Savoring the Aftermath
Posted on Aug. 6, 2013
Maggie Thompson winds down from her whirlwind Comic-Con 2013 experience ... and helps you recover, too!
DEAR DIARY, DAY FIVE!
Maggie Thompson's Comic-Con Diary: The Final Day
Posted on Jul. 22, 2013
Maggie Thompson wraps up her Comic-Con 2013 experiences with a look at Sunday.
DEAR DIARY, DAY FOUR!
Maggie Thompson's Comic-Con 2013 Diary, Day Four!
Posted on Jul. 21, 2013
Maggie Thompson tells us all about her Saturday at Comic-Con!
DEAR DIARY, DAY THREE!
Maggie Thompson's Comic-Con Diary, Day Three!
Posted on Jul. 20, 2013
Maggie Thompson tells us all about her Friday experiences at Comic-Con 2013, including the Eisner Awards!
DEAR DIARY, DAY TWO!
Maggie Thompson's Comic-Con 2013 Diary, Day Two!
Posted on Jul. 19, 2013
Maggie Thompson tells us about her first day at Comic-Con 2013, from dawn to dusk!
DEAR DIARY, DAY ONE!
Maggie Thompson's Comic-Con 2013 Diary, Day One!
Posted on Jul. 18, 2013
Maggie Thompson begins her daily Comic-Con 2013 diary with a look at her experiences at Preview Night!
MAGGIE'S TIPS FOR ATTENDING COMIC-CON 2013!
Maggie's World 007: Avoid Hyperventilating!
Posted on Jul. 2, 2013
Maggie Thompson returns with some sound advice from a seasoned Comic-Con-goer to help you enjoy your 2013 visit!
IT'S A GREAT TIME TO BE A FAN!
Maggie's World 006: Fanning Yourself
Posted on Jun. 4, 2013
Maggie Thompson offers tips on how to be a fan and maximize your convention experience.
WORKING WITH YOUR COLLECTION
Maggie’s World 005: You Have an Indexed Collection. Now What?
Posted on May. 7, 2013
Maggie Thompson continues her discussion on dealing with your collection, including the three "Bs": Bagging, Boarding, and Boxing.
ARE YOU AN ACCUMULATOR OR A COLLECTOR?
Maggie's World 004: Accumulating and Collecting
Posted on Apr. 2, 2013
Maggie Thompson explores the finer points of keeping track of your collection, including how to keep lists of what you have and how to store it.
MAGGIE'S THOUGHTS ON WONDERCON ANAHEIM!
Maggie's World 003: Plus You Get . . .
Posted on Mar. 3, 2013
Toucan contributor Maggie Thompson tells us about her own WonderCon memories--and some advice for attending this year's event in Anaheim, March 29-31.