Outside The Box Archive
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The End of OTB
Can it be? Not a hoax, not an imaginary story! After 20 Columns OTB host and main mriter, C. Edward Sellner is signing off!
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OTB Sells Out!
Just what exactly does it mean when a comic sells out? OTB takes a look at how the Direct Market works, and how hype turns a cute phrase into unjustified fanfare.
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The True House of M
Marvel is in the midst of a new renaissance that is changing the comics industry. Sellner sits back and takes a look at some of the company's most recent milestones.
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Identity Crisis - Part II
Does the number of versions of popular characters get out of hand? What?s the thinking behind them, and what do the fans think of them?
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The REAL Infinite Identity Crisis!
These days, it?s getting harder and harder to point to a comic book character and even define which one is the REAL version anymore. Is that a bad thing? Maybe.
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Convention Etiquette 101
You?re going to your favorite convention, and about to meet your favorite comic creator in all the world! What do you do? Also debuting this column: BITS.
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The Challenge II: To the Creators!
From horror fan encounters to the woes of the industry not being taken seriously, there is a challenge to comics these days. Sometimes it?s us folk that make them.
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The Challenge I: Making a Difference!
Can superheroes making a difference in the real world? It just so happens that very once in a while, they do. The thing is though, they need to do it more often!
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Out of the Ashes of the Newsstand - Part V
Why aren?t comics on every newsstand? Guest columnist Will Norris takes a look at why it hasn?t worked too well and lays out a way it could work better! Part 5 of 5.
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Out of the Ashes of the Newsstand - Part IV: The Distributor
Why aren?t comics on every newsstand? Guest columnist Will Norris takes a look at why it hasn?t worked too well and lays out a way it could work better! Part 4 of 5.
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Out of the Ashes of the Newsstand - Part III: The Publisher
Why aren?t comics on every newsstand? Guest columnist Will Norris takes a look at why it hasn?t worked too well and lays out a way it could work better! Part 3 of 5.
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Out of the Ashes of the Newsstand - Part II: The Retailer
Why aren?t comics on every newsstand? Guest columnist Will Norris takes a look at why it hasn?t worked too well and lays out a way it could work better! Part 2 of 5.
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Out of the Ashes of the Newsstand - Part I: RIP
Why aren?t comics on every newsstand? Guest columnist Will Norris takes a look at why it hasn?t worked too well and lays out a way it could work better! Part 1 of 5.
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SWAP YA!
The perfect way to recruit readers for your favorite series in danger of cancellation or simply a good incentive to try new books? Comics swapping, of course.
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Visioneer: Adam Fortier
The ?Visioneers? of Comics! OTB takes a look at some of the folks who define the comics industry with their vision, passion and talent. First up: Adam Fortier.
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Maryland Education Looks to Comics to Help Boost Reading
OTB exclusive! Thanks to pioneering ?Outside the Box? thinking by the Maryland State Department of Education, comics will officially help kids learn to enjoy reading
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A New Publisher Survival Guide
At last, a handy guide for fans everywhere to use to evaluate new publishers or studios, to know whether the new kid on the block today will still be there tomorrow.
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To Publish, or To Partner I
Someone in the OTB forum asked why one would start his own publishing company instead of partnering with a publisher already out there. Read on for a few answers.
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Kandora Kan!
The last few months have seen a wave of new publishers debuting on the comics scene. OTB gives you the full scoop on one of these companies: Kandora Publishing.
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On This Side of the Screen?
The latest edition to BF's column staff, Chuck fills you in on what his new weekly column will be about and exactly how much thinking outside the box he'll be doing.
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- BOOM! Previews for November 25, 2009Press release by Richard Boom
- Worthington to star/produce The Last Days of American CrimePress release by Richard Boom
- Top Cow February 2010 SolicitationsPress release by Fletch Adams
- 'Unthinkable' Picked Up By Mandalay PicturesPress release by Fletch Adams
- Hero Initiative & Wizard World Team-UpPress release by Fletch Adams
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- Realm Of Possibilities: Abnett and Lanning Talk Realm of KingsLowdown by Matt Adler
- Wolverine: Weapon X 100 Project Book Signing PartiesHeadline by Frederik Hautain
- Zombie JamboreeColumn by William Gatevackes
- Angoulême 2010 in DangerBlog by Bart Croonenborghs
- Unearthing Blue BeetleLowdown by Fletch Adams
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- Poopsheet Shop gift certificates now available: mini-comics! Comment by Rick Bradford in Poopsheet Shop gift certificates now available: mini-comics!
- Contest Winner Comment by Allen in Contest Winner
- Graphic Adventure Launch Comment by Kiss Me Comix in Graphic Adventure Launch
- ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT - GRIMM, WONDERLAND, SAlem's Daughte Comment by boomvavavoom in ZENESCOPE ENTERTAINMENT - GRIMM, WONDERLAND, SAlem's Daughte
- Guy Davis at STAPLE! Comment by Chris_ycrtft in Guy Davis at STAPLE!
