May 2012
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PR: Albany Comic Con To Benefit Ronald McDonald...
Press release: The Albany Comic Con will host an auction of original comic book artwork to benefit the local chapter of the Capital District Ronald McDonald House Charities. Local comic book professionals have donated original sketches to the Albany Comic Con which will be auctioned the day of the convention in a silent auction. The auction will run from 10am to 3pm, Sunday, June 10th, 2012....
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Woodstock, NY Comic Con to Benefit Day School
If you’re anywhere near New York’s Hudson Valley, you might want to attend the Woodstock Day School Comic Con, coming up Sunday, May 20th in support of the Woodstock Day School. Two of the best comic shops in the upper Hudson Valley, Comic Depot in Wilton and Excellent Adventures in Ballston Spa, will have tables at the show, and the guest list includes Jim Starlin, Ron Marz, Matthew...
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Random Notes on Comics: 051012
* I think Fatale #5 came out this week, but I’ll probably hold off until the David Mazzucchelli Daredevil: Born Again Artist Edition arrives at the comic shop later this month, before I make the trip to the shop. Over on A Criminal Blog, Bubba runs down the latest news in all things Brubaker and Phillips. * I saw The Avengers. I agree with Tony Isabella that it is the best superhero movie...
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Guest Review: Aaron Doane on Prototype 2
I’m not a gamer, but I live with one. I recently received a review copy of Prototype 2 for the XBox 360, and passed it along to my son Aaron for his evaluation. Short version, he loved it. Longer version below. — Alan David Doane
Me personally, I am a huge fan of the prototype series. The second game is a lot like the first but with enhanced graphics and new abilities for you to, as...