Comics Bulletin is a daily

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covering the comic-book industry.

History

Silver Bullet Comicbooks

In January 2000,

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-based publisher/editor Jason Brice founded then named Silver Bullet Comicbooks. During this period, the site made efforts to support retired comics professionals. In a Silver Bullet column called ''Past Masters'', contributor Clifford Meth wrote about his efforts to support ailing comic book artist Dave Cockrum. As a result of his advocacy,

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announced it would compensate Cockrum for his work in co-creating the

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. In 2005, Silver Bullet partnered with Aardwolf Publishing to publish a benefit book in support of ailing comics writer/artist William Messner-Loebs. Silver Bullet provided free advertising and promotion of the project on their site. Silver Bullet Comicbooks published the last issue of Phil Hall's Borderline Magazine online for free. Interviewer Rik Offenberger took his unpublished interviews from Borderline Magazine to Silver Bullet Comicbooks when after Borderline closed down and eventually served as the Senior Feature Editor. Former Managing Editor Craig R. Johnson became associated with Dave Sim's controversial views on

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when he stepped into a debate between Sim and the Friends of Lulu Board of Directors to defend freedom of expression in the comic book industry.

Comics Bulletin

On January 14, 2008, the site was relaunched as Comics Bulletin, in order to avoid confusion with the comics retailer Silver Bullet Comics. Comics blogger Johanna Draper Carlson suggested the name-change as a result of pressure from the unrelated but same-named retailer, "...since SBC had a US trademark registration". In the same year, Jason Sacks took over from Keith Dallas as

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for the site, and revamped the design and attitude. He eventually bought the site outright in 2011. The site debuted a podcast in 2011, called "Comics You Can Dance To", alongside a number of new columns. Writers for the site in 2015 included Kate Leth and Don McGregor. Jason Sacks stepped away from Comics Bulletin in 2016; it was subsequently owned by Daniel Gehen. In August 2021, Comics Bulletin was placed on hiatus. In January 2025, Comics Bulletin was revived by Ashley Hurst.

Regular features

*"Leading Questions" by Mark Stack and Chase Magnett *"ICYMI - Small Press Comics Criticism and Whatnot" by Daniel Elkin *"Singles Going Steady", a weekly review roundup by Daniel Gehen and the site's contributors *"What Looks Good" by Matt Spatola and Kyle Garret *"Comics Grind and Rewind" by Zack Davisson *"Comics You Can Dance To", the site's

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, hosted by Nathaniel MacDonald and Danny Djeljosevic *"The Squeaky Wheel" by the pseudonymous kyrax2 *"Kate Or Die" by

Kate Leth Katrina Jade "Kate" Leth (born 1988) is a Canadian comic book creator, known for works such as '' Patsy Walker, A.K.A. Hellcat!''. Career Leth was born in Ottawa and lives in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and attended NSCAD University, studying photogra ...

*"Riding Shotgun" by Don McGregor *"Killing Jokes" by Steve Morris, which explores the use of humor in comics *"Comicbook Biography" by Rik Offenberger *"Fool Britannia" by Regie Rigby *"Manifesto" by Jason Sacks, an editorial column *"Cool Art, Bro" by Michelle Six, which looks at the role of art in bringing comics to life *"Busted Knuckles" by

Beau Smith Beau Smith (born December 17, 1954, in Huntington, West Virginia) is an American comic book writer and columnist, best known for his work for DC Comics, Image Comics, IDW Publishing and as vice president of marketing for Eclipse Comics. Career ...

*"Kryptonite Got You Down?" by Alison Stevenson, a faux dating advice column for superheroes

Columnists

Donna Barr Donna Barr (born August 13, 1952) is an American comic book author and cartoonist. She is best known for '' The Desert Peach'' and '' Stinz''. Life and education Donna Barr was born in Everett, Washington, and is the second child of six. She ...

: "Submission Engine" *

Tom Brevoort Tom Brevoort () is an American comic book editor, known for his work for Marvel Comics, where he has overseen titles such as '' New Avengers'', ''Civil War'', and ''Fantastic Four''. He became Executive Editor in 2007, and in January 2011, was pro ...

: "Brevoort's History of Comics" *

Rich Johnston Richard "Rich" Johnston is a British comics creator, columnist, and founder of the comics news site ''Bleeding Cool''. '' The Comics Journal'' described Johnston as having claimed to be "the oldest extant comics news reporter on the Internet. ...

: "All The Rage" *

Tony Lee Tony Lee is a British comics writer, screenwriter, audio playwright, and novelist. Early life Born in 1970, Tony Lee attended Hayes Manor School, now Rosedale College. Career A #1 ''New York Times'' bestselling writer, Lee has written for ...

: "He's Only a Writer... and It's More than Just a Comic" *

Bill Messner-Loebs William Francis Messner-Loebs (; born William Francis Loebs Jr., February 19, 1949) is an American comics artist and writer from Michigan, also known as Bill Loebs and Bill Messner-Loebs. His hyphenated surname is a combination of his and his wif ...

: "Storytelling" * Clifford Meth: "Meth Addict" *

Jimmy Palmiotti James Palmiotti (born August 14, 1961) is an American writer and inker of comic books, who also does writing for games, television and film. Early life Palmiotti attended the High School of Art and Design in New York City. Career Palmiotti star ...

and

Justin Gray Justin Gray is an American comic book writer working mostly for DC Comics. He lives in Ossining, New York. Career Gray has often collaborated with fellow writer Jimmy Palmiotti on series such as ''Hawkman'', '' Jonah Hex'', '' Power Girl'', ...

: "Two In The Chamber" * Bob Rozakis: "The Answer Man" *Buddy Scalera: "Hey, Buddy!" *Brandon Thomas: "Ambidextrous" * Marv Wolfman: "What Th--?" * Darren Schroeder: "Small Press Printed Matter" *John Hays: “Silver Soapbox”

Awards

As Silver Bullet Comic Books, the site has been the recipient of a number of awards and award nominations, including: * 2004 Eagle Award nomination for "Favourite Comics E-Zine" * 2005 Eagle Award winner for "Favourite Comics-Related Website" * 2006 Eagle Award nomination for "Favourite Comics-Related Website" * 2006 Gibson Comic Awards nominated for "Favourite Web Related Material"

References

External links

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