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		<title>Naruto Vol.44 comic book Review (Manga/anime)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Naruto Vol.44 comic book Review (Manga/anime) Naruto has there newest volume comic book out Vol.44 senjutsu Heir. You can buy this manga volume at your near by book store. If that is not possible then you can even buy it online. if you want anime info on this anime like if your new to this manga/anime [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/online-comic-books/naruto-vol-44-comic-book-review-mangaanime/">Naruto Vol.44 comic book Review (Manga/anime)</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>Naruto has there newest volume comic book out Vol.44 senjutsu Heir. You can buy this manga volume at your near by book store. If that is not possible then you can even buy it online. if you want <a target="_blank" title="anime info" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://freewebs.com/anime-e">anime info</a> on this anime like if your new to this manga/anime</p>
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go to Naruto Shippuden`s official U.S Site. you can even go to BizRate - Shop online for Books, if that doesn`t work out for you go to eBay and get your self a cheap one for like only 10m bucks, anyways there are tons of ways to get this brand new naruto manga comic book(trust me you want it).<br />&#13;<br />
This comic book for naruto was a great catch for any animelover, like me and you. I would totally, with out a thought in my mind would recommend this comic book for all those killer animelover fans out there and also, for all the people, who go crazy for the manga/anime naruto. This comic manga book is to die for (again trust me).The plot is mostly around jiraiya how he was hiding this important fact from naruto that he even needs to keep it in code.<br />&#13;<br />
This comic was so amazing that I had to read it for a second time, well I’m on my third, (trust me).For people who need the rating here it is "Rated “T” for “Teen”.Naruto, Vol. 44 (entitled Senjutsu Heir) begins with a major of one of  the aftermath~s in the plot.I would tell you more about it but I am not going to spoile it for you guys and girls out there.Anyways,  the plot of this comic book really brings out the plot of the whole anime/manga if you ask me.<br />&#13;<br />
On top of that, its really cool on how This great volume includes a set of four exclusive stickers.(they are cool trust me, there better then the other ones.)If i had to grade this or score it like, one thought ten.There is no way it wouldn`t be a ten.If you trust me, or if your getting eceited about this book then go get a copy now. (Naruto, Volume. 44 "entitled Senjutsu Heir")</p>
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<p>Now you mite be saying what are some of the let down`s,well the thing about this massive comic book,here`s the truth,(really haven`t i been talking only about the truth anyways i keep getting of track here.)that there is no real Let Down, to me this book really said something to me.Now, on the other hand it might not be the same for you.Let me explain, to some people it might be amazing but to others it might be a waste of money.In the end the choice you make is completely your choice.To me this was a great comic book so think about.</p>
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A great comic book if you like action &#13;<br />
No real big let down`s&#13;</p>
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<p>This book really touched me I love it if you want more.<a target="_blank" title="anime info" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://freewebs.com/anime-e">anime info</a></p>
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		<title>Synthesizing Key Concepts to Create t Comic Book</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 09:19:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Synthesizing Key Concepts to Create t Comic Book I Nancy Frey described using comic books with blank j dialogue boxes to teach dialogue writing (cited in Starr, 2004). The wordless representations provide a foundation for the story. To complete the dialogue, Students need to be able to interpret the representations and translate the images, thoughts, [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-prices/synthesizing-key-concepts-to-create-t-comic-book/">Synthesizing Key Concepts to Create t Comic Book</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>I Nancy Frey described using comic books with blank j dialogue boxes to teach dialogue writing (cited in Starr, 2004). The wordless representations provide a foundation for the story. To complete the dialogue, Students need to be able to interpret the representations and translate the images, thoughts, and feelings into print. Creating a comic book entails the Application of what students know about model text (published comic books) to the creation of their own product. For Deaf students writing can be challenging, as they may have limited English-language skills <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.cheapmbtshoes4sale.com/">Clearance MBT Shoes</a> for expressing themselves in written text. Working collaboratively on this project helped Deaf students engage more fully with the writing process.</p>
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<p>Creating a comic book or graphic novel means more than writing the text or creating dialogue boxes. Bede Baugh's (2006) criteria for a quality comic include coherent, imaginative, interesting, and well-written story line. Language should be accessible and appropriate, words and pictures must be interdependent, and illustrations should provide a subtle commentary on the printed word and move the story forward.</p>
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<p>Every week students wrote a response to the book they were reading, and in the last week they were asked to put together everything they had learned into a comic book proposal of their own. Students created a two-page script; designed a panel layout; discussed the premise, plot, and twist of their story; and created an archetypal character sketch of their main character. They presented their work in poster format, as if trying to sell their comic book idea to a publisher. (See Figure 1 for examples of student work.)</p>
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<p>Some students came up with great concepts and only needed minimal support to achieve their goals. Others had good concepts but had trouble carrying their ideas through to completion, particularly relating to the plot. Darah and Heidi observed anecdotally that students who had the most success and created the most fascinating stories were students who had read the most in the four weeks, regardless of reading level or ability, because of their deep exposure to the genre. This reading seemed to create models for the students to scaffold their understanding and supplied a safety net for their creations.</p>
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<p>Beyond the summer school class, many students' passion for comics has continued and spread to other students. Darah's classroom library <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.mbtshoes4sales.com/">Cheap MBT Shoes</a> has further expanded to include more graphic novels that are now in heavy circulation in the high school. As a result of the success of the project, the school has added to the senior English curriculum the graphic novels Maus, American Born Chinese, and Deogratias: A Tale of Rwanda.</p>
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		<title>Parts of a Comic Book</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 23:21:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Parts of a Comic Book Different style elements are combined that make a comic book unique. It is more than just a bound copy of colorful pages and near indestructible superheroes, villains, aliens, and monsters. Without the different parts of a comic book, the books would look like any other paper back. People pick up [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-characters/parts-of-a-comic-book/">Parts of a Comic Book</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>Different style elements are combined that make a comic book unique. It is more than just a bound copy of colorful pages and near indestructible superheroes, villains, aliens, and monsters. Without the different parts of a comic book, the books would look like any other paper back. People pick up a comic to read and see the bright pages, word balloons, and panels that illustrate the action and adventure they are about to embark on.</p>
<p>The first part of the comic book that should be worked on and completed is the script. The script is the written directions for how the comic will be put together. Also included in the script is the dialogue. The script often looks similar to a screenplay. There are two ways in which the script can be written. A full script includes the details of each story panel and how the plot will fold out. The second way to write the script is using the plot method. The plot method is less descriptive and more collaborative with the artist. The writer trusts the artist to fill in the details. Both of the script writing methods include the story, characters, and artists for the comic.</p>
<p>The pages of a comic are the part in the script where the writer tells what happens on each page. On the pages there are panels which are either rectangles or squares. This is where the writer puts the action of the script. These elements of a comic are like the blue print for the book. A splash page is used for dramatic effects. This is usually a panel that takes up the entire page and shows attention to a specific event or introduction to the story. If there is some type of explosion, you’ll usually see a splash page with flames and the word “Ka-boom!” on it.</p>
<p>The most unique part of a comic is the balloons. The balloons serve two purposes: one for showing the dialogue of characters, or words and the other for what the characters are thinking. The balloons are used to show where in the story dialogue or thinking is occurring. It is better to draw the action first and then add the balloons after. Drawing the balloons last is easier for editing purposes. If a comic is being drawn digitally on a computer, the balloons are easier to move around on the page and be placed where there is the most space on the page. There is often a third voice in a comic, or the narrator. The narrators can help move the plot along and give insight into what a character thinks or feels. To show the third voice, narratory blocks are used. They are the little rectangles or squares that we see on the pages. It is where you find special information about the story.</p>
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		<title>Professional Comic Book Appraisers Will Assign Comic Value With Ease</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 18:18:51 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Professional Comic Book Appraisers Will Assign Comic Value With Ease While comics with their glossy covers and brightly filled pages may not seem to be items that can command high prices there are many comic book collectors who can easily prove you to be wrong in this assumption. For these comic book collectors the best [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-stores/professional-comic-book-appraisers-will-assign-comic-value-with-ease/">Professional Comic Book Appraisers Will Assign Comic Value With Ease</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>While comics with their glossy covers and brightly filled pages may not seem to be items that can command high prices there are many comic book collectors who can easily prove you to be wrong in this assumption. For these comic book collectors the best way to find the comic value of their books is to see what professional comic book appraisers have to say in this regard.</p>
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<p>It is an accepted fact that comic books are graded on the physical condition of the book. In this grading the exterior of the book cover is looked at carefully. From this initial examination the appraiser will be able to give you a rough estimate of the comic value. Once this has been established the interior of the book will be seen.</p>
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<p>The main items that establishes an accepted comic value is the type of genre, the series number, how the book looks when it has been opened and the various artist and writer names. These can inform the comic book appraiser if they have a collectible comic book that should be given a high price or if they have a book that is just ordinary in value.</p>
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<p>This information will inform the comic book collector of the different steps that will need to be taken to provide their valuable comics with some safety features. These precautions are necessary if you want the value of your comic collection to go up. </p>
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<p>As comic books have a set standard to determine their comic value you should see if you can find a comic book price guide that will provide you with this information. The information that is found in these comic book guides may be a little difficult understood, but if you are persevering you will soon understand the criteria that has been give for assigning the comic value to your various comic books</p>
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<p>In comic book stores you can sometimes find comic books that are in mint condition or near mint condition. Other comic books will look well thumbed through even though they have been newly printed. These types of comic books should be carefully looked at to see if they are worth buying for their collection value or if you just want to read these comics.</p>
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<p>When you buy your comic books for a comic book collection you will want to know what the comic value can be given for these types of comics. In addition you may desire to know if having certain types of comic books can increase or decrease the value of your entire collection. </p>
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<p>With the many different comic books that you can buy it is sometimes difficult to know if you are buying a comic book that will increase in value as the years go by. Regardless of these uncertainties you may want to take a chance and buy the different comic books that catch your eye. With luck you may find a rare comic book that will raise the comic value of your entire collection.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Fantastic Four Movie - Live Action Comic Book Heroes The Fantastic Four became a popular super hero team after the release of their comic books via Marvel Comics in late 1960. Comic book lovers lost no time taking a liking to the four main characters, who gained super powers after being exposed to cosmic rays [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-characters/fantastic-four-movie-live-action-comic-book-heroes/">Fantastic Four Movie &#8211; Live Action Comic Book Heroes</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>        The Fantastic Four became a popular super hero team after the release of their comic books via Marvel Comics in late 1960. Comic book lovers lost no time taking a liking to the four main characters, who gained super powers after being exposed to cosmic rays during a mission to outer space for the sake of science. Characters that would later be brought to life through live action in these movies.</p>
<p>Who is the Fantastic Four and why are they fantastic? Here's the who and why:</p>
<p>Reed Richards also known as Mister. Fantastic, who can stretch and reshape his body in inhuman ways</p>
<p>Susan Storm Richards also known as Invisible Woman, who is able to use light to make herself as well as others and objects around her invisible</p>
<p>Johnny Storm also known as The Human Torch, who can both control and project fire from his body. Additionally he is able to fly.</p>
<p>Ben Grimm also known as The Thing, who is transformed and has orange rock-like skin and super human strength.</p>
<p>In the film adaptations (The original movie and its sequel, Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer) the characters were portrayed by actors Ioan Gruffudd, Chris Evans, Micheal Chiklis and actress Jessica Alba.</p>
<p>The Fantastic Four movies were certainly long awaited by comic book fans that enjoy seeing their favorite stories come to life on the big screen.</p>
<p>Like most comic books, the Fantastic Four's success led to much media interest, bringing about animated television series, video games, action figures and other merchandise. Yet, the super foursome wouldn't hit the theaters until 2005; despite the fact that Constantin Film purchased character rights to make a film in the mid-1980's, and even released a low budget version of the Fantastic Four movies in the early 1990's, which would never receive an official release.</p>
<p>20th Century Fox Film Corporation would later pick up the rights to the film and attempt to give it the big budget adaptation comic book fans felt the characters and their story deserved. However, fans of the classic comic books and comic book based movie lovers, as well as critics gave mixed reviews to the first film and again to its sequel. The films were merely called decent in their best reviews. Still, there is talk of another film joining the Fantastic Four movies franchise. A reboot that may feature a whole new cast and give the fearsome foursome a facelift!         </p>
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<p><strong><i>Question by Lucas</i>: Who are the 4 actors who have been nominated for comic-book character roles?</strong><br />
I've heard from many sources that Heath Ledger is the only one of four people who have been nominated for an Academy Award for playing a role relating to a comic-book character. Can anyone please tell me who the other actors/actresses were, as well as their roles?</p>
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<p><i>Answer by honky275</i><br/>William Hurt was nominated in 2005 for Best Supporting Actor for his role in "A History of Violence" - that movie was based on a graphic novel.  That's the only thing close I can find so far....</p>
<p>I thought MAYBE Paul Giamatti for playing Harvey Pekar in "American Splendor" (based on a comic book) but it turns out he wasn't Oscar-nominated for that role.</p>
<p>Paul Newman was nominated in 2002 for Best Supporting Actor for "The Road to Perdition", another movie based on a graphic novel.</p>
<p>I'm assuming for the purposes of this question that graphic novel = comic book, though some may disagree.</p>
<p>Anyway, I can only find 2 of the other 3 people: William Hurt and Paul Newman.</p>
<p><strong>What do you think? Answer below!</strong></p>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:18:43 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Comic Book Drawings If you are into comic book drawings, here are some tips that can help you. First of all, you have to develop a plot and a good setting. Even the most beautiful or impressive comic book drawings will not interest an audience long unless there's a nice story and background that supports [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-characters/comic-book-drawings/">Comic Book Drawings</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>If you are into comic book drawings, here are some tips that can help you.</p>
<p>First of all, you have to develop a plot and a good setting. Even the most beautiful or impressive comic book drawings will not interest an audience long unless there's a nice story and background that supports them.</p>
<p>You have to create the background first, and the plot second. The background is important because it gives coherence to every story, no matter what happens. Important information in the background should be places, distances, means of transportation, countries (or kingdoms or any type of political structure), races (if any), level of technology, type and level of magic (or superpowers), etc.</p>
<p>Once you have all this background settles, your characters can maneuver within its laws and be consistent.</p>
<p>Now, when it comes to the actual drawing, there are many techniques. I recommend the following one.</p>
<p>Select a number of panels that you're comfortable working with. Although it doesn't mean you have to follow this format every single time, it'll get you used to a type of work that will let you make comic books drawings faster as well as to plan in advance how you'll tell your story.</p>
<p>Second, divide each panel into two planes. The first plane will have the characters doing the actions that you want them. The second plane will have the scenery against which your characters do their actions.</p>
<p>Comic book drawings use these two planes for different effects. One of them is that the second plane will let you give an idea of the place where the action takes place without so much detail. For example, if you want to draw a crown, only the people in the front have to be somewhat detailed. Another technique common in comic book drawings is using the second plane for effects. For example, if the second plane looks blurry, it'll make it seem that the characters in the first plane are moving fast.</p>
<p>Another thing you have to take into consideration when making comic book drawings is scale. Some people forget to make characters consistent in relation to other characters. In your comic book drawings, if a short character reaches the chin of a taller character, it must never reach higher or lower than that.</p>
<p>Finally, another important thing when making comic book drawings is patience. When we show our comic book drawings to others, we usually expect and instant reaction from them. However, it might take some time and several tries until we make something that appeals to people and can develop into a long series.</p>
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<p><strong>Hollywood discovers teen girls’ true grit</strong><br />
LOS ANGELES — “I am about to embark on a great adventure,” says the hero, tucking a Colt revolver into a flour sack, donning a wide-brimmed Stetson and riding out into the wilderness on the trail of a killer. Smart, stoic and purposeful, this avenger is a stock Western-movie protagonist in every way but one — Mattie Ross, the central character in “True Grit,” is a 14-year-old girl.<br />
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<p>In the United States, the first comic book was published in 1934. Ever since the first comic came out, the leading producer has been the United States. The first comics were similar to the comics found in early newspapers; however, they were published as their own books. The first comic books were mostly about adventure stories and depicted some type of superhero character. Historians break up the history of American comic books into different eras. There are four eras starting with the Golden Age, the Silver Age, the Bronze Age, and the Modern age of comic books.</p>
<p>The Golden Age of comics is said to have last from the 1930s to the late 1940s. During this time, comics became main stream and readers were introduced to superheroes such as Batman, Captain America, and Wonder Woman. Superman was the first known superhero and made his debut in 1938. After Superman, almost all comics featured a superhero, and the Golden Age is classified by their appearances. World War II had a big impact on the popularity of the superhero comic books during this era. What made them so popular was showcasing that good triumphs over evil. There were even some comic books that showed characters punching Adolf Hitler.</p>
<p>The Silver Age of comics was more about commercial success and artistic advancement. The Golden Age proved that comics were popular and readable, and the Silver Age maintained that success. This ere lasted from the mid 1950s to the early 1970s. During this time, comics were blamed for juvenile crimes occurring more frequently. As a result of this, comic sales went down and writers had to rethink their story plot. Comics started to represent authority. The characters went through a dynamic change and the stars of the comics started to appear as aliens and other science fiction characters. Also during this time, underground comics made for adults started to emerge.</p>
<p>The Bronze Age lasted from the 1970s to the mid 1980s. The look of the comic book didn’t change during this era, however, the story plot changed dramatically. Although the pages and pictures were bright and colorful, the story line was more dramatic, realistic, and dark. Real world issues were brought to attention in the comics of this era. Drug use was an issue addressed. The comics became more mature and life like.</p>
<p>The Modern Age of comic books started in the 1980s and continues on in to the present. In addition to the characters in comics, the writers are also more recognizable. There are more publishing houses that produce comics and there are independent comic books too. The larger publishing houses became more commercialized. The characters also change during this era. They are now more complex, show self doubt, and the villains are darker.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can a Comic Book Hero Explain Retrograde Mercury? To begin with, let's set the record stright: Mercury is not the only planet to go retrograde. We hear about it a lot because it happens 3 times a year, but actually every planet and asteroid except for the Sun and Moon go retrograde at one time [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-characters/can-a-comic-book-hero-explain-retrograde-mercury/">Can a Comic Book Hero Explain Retrograde Mercury?</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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To begin with, let's set the record stright: Mercury is not the only planet to go retrograde.  We hear about it a lot because it happens 3 times a year, but actually every planet and asteroid except for the Sun and Moon go retrograde at one time or the other.  It is actually rare for there to be a time when we aren't experiencing some retrograde or the other.  Every planet from Mercury which is closest to the Sun all the way out to Pluto and Ceres at the outer edge of our solar system goes retrograde.  And so do all the Astroids, like Chiron, Vesta, Sedna, Pallas and Juno.  </p>
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<p>We can better understand retrograde Mercury by taking a favorite comic book character as an example - let's say Zorro with a capital Z.  When the planets change directions (and they all do) they make a kind of "moonwalk" in the sky as they appear to zig backwards in their orbit.    </p>
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<p>These Mercury Retrogrades (and Mars, Venus, Pluto, Chiron or Jupiter Retrogrades). Are zig-zags that the planets make in the sky and they take various amounts of time.  A retrograde of Mercury takes 3 weeks, but larger planets like Pluto or Saturn spend up to 6 months or longer in retrograde motion.  But just looking at retrograde is to overlook some of the most important elements of the retrograde cycle.  That's a lot like eating the frosting and ignoring the cake.  Since we want to have our cake and eat it too - we need to understand the whole picture.  The picture that retrograde makes starts weeks or months before the retrograde begins, and ends the same amount of time AFTER the retrograde ends.  It is a three part process.   </p>
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<p>The three distinct parts of a mercury retrograde, or other planetary retrograde cycle each have a different character and meaning.  Taking one without the others means missing some of the most important pieces of the puzzle.  These three phases are 1) the pre-retrograde phase - called Entering the Shadow 2) the Retrograde Phase and 3) the post-retrograde phase - called Exiting the Shadow.  Part one is like when Zorro draws the first part of his signature Z.  It begins when the planet hits the degree it will return to at the very end of Retrograde.  During the Retrograde time the planet appears to move backwards - all the way to the same degree where it began.  This resembles the second / slash that Zorro draws with his blade when making his signature as it returns to the same level that the Z began at.  Finally the planet changes directions again and makes it's final pass across the same degrees that it has crossed twice already - first when entering the shadow, then in retrograde, and now finally as it is exiting the shadow.  And this resembles Zorro's final sword stroke as he finishes off the last flourish of the Z and moves on to new things.</p>
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<p>To illustrate what happens during a Mercury Retrograde cycle, just imagine that our Hero Zorro is out and about, doing what he does when he spies a problem.  He quickly get's into his "superhero" outfit.  We can think of this preparation time as entering the Shadow.  Then he runs off and fights the bad guys.  We can think of this time as Retrograde, because he has come back to a situation in order to fix it.  Finally he turns the bad guys over to the authorities and gets back into his street clothes; which we can compare to the phase of leaving the shadow.  Job well done!  And he moves on to other things.</p>
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<p>By understanding this deceptively simple concept we can see how to make use of any mercury retrograde, or retrograde of Saturn, Mars, Venus, Pluto and even the Astroids. At least we begin to understand how to use the "foreshadowing" period to gain insight as to what we will be reviewing and making changes to during the actual retrograde.  This allows us to prepare for what may be coming.  Each planet has it's own domain however and they all mean  different things.  To learn how to make use of the current Mercury Retrograde (or other retrograde planet) cycle visit: http://www.astrologychick.com/RxMercury.shtml </p>
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<p>If you are a comic book collector you most certainly would like to find a number one source that sells all of the classics, plus the newer series for deeply discounted prices. One such place is Newkadia. In fact, it is considered by many collectors to be the best website on the internet for finding comics for all types and from all eras.</p>
<p>In light of the fact that the economic situation is not the brightest, most of us are setting household budgets so that we can stretch our money out over the month. As a collector, you may wish to consider putting a limit on how much you spend on extras like your collection or for any other type of entertainment that costs money. For instance, setting <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" onclick="javascript:_gaq.push(['_trackPageview', '/outgoing/article_exit_link']);" href="http://www.newkadia.com">80% of budget towards comic books</a> that you plan on buying each month so you still have money left over for things like taking in a movie at the theater (or for anything else you may like to spend a bit of money on) may be something to try.</p>
<p>If you collect Spiderman comics, maybe you can put 20% of budget towards Spiderman comic books and then set another ten to twenty percent aside for a few other series you would like to start collecting. This way you will not be tempted to over-spend each month and you can plan your purchasing by keeping an eye on online auction sites or on Newkadia – which is considered to be one of the best places to find low priced comics of all sorts.</p>
<p>In fact, Newkadia has been selling comics online for ten full years now and is home to one half million comic books. This online store is the one place that you can find them all, whether it is golden age comic back issues you are collecting, silver age comics, or modern age – if they cannot be found here, then you will be hard-pressed to find them anyplace else, and especially at the prices asked at Newkadia. If you are interested in finding just one particular issue out of the 500,000 plus comics on the site, the staff has made it easy. You simply click on the letter that the comic starts with and you will get a list of every comic in stock that starts with that letter. Once you have located the name of the comic book series you are interested in, you simply click the name and every comic in stock appears. You can then browse through the listing and read the condition of the book, the detailed description, the discount amount and finally the sale price.</p>
<p>If you would rather just buy a few comics for yourself or a friend and do not want to put 80% of budget towards comic books or even 20% of budget toward spiderman comic books, but would rather find a comic to give someone as a gift, the crew at Newkadia make that process as smooth as it could possibly be. You can select the gift by price, the month a comic was published or simply by browsing through the many categories to find the perfect comic for your friend, co-worker or family member.</p>
<p>If you plan on giving a comic to a seasoned collector, you should know the exact series of comics they collect and what issues they need for their collection. For example, there are over one hundred different Spiderman series so you really do have to find out what exactly it is that they want and/or need. Or maybe they favor a particular artist or writer. If you know their name, you can simply type it into the search box at the top of the home page to see if it is in the vast inventory at Newkadia.</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tips For A Great Comic Book Collection In a world where there isn't exactly enough time for all the things people have to do, almost everybody still finds themselves hooked to a certain hobby. Collecting baseball cards or stamps, buttons even, knitting, wood crafting, landscaping, what have you. And in this long list, comic book [...]<p><a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com/comic-book-prices/tips-for-a-great-comic-book-collection/">Tips For A Great Comic Book Collection</a> is a post from: <a href="http://www.thegreenmatrix.com">Greenmatrix Comic Books</a></p>
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<p>In a world where there isn't exactly enough time for all the things people have to do, almost everybody still finds themselves hooked to a certain hobby. Collecting baseball cards or stamps, buttons even, knitting, wood crafting, landscaping, what have you. And in this long list, comic book collection seems to place itself amongst the top.</p>
<p>The popularity of comic books gained momentum during the 1960's. However, comic book enthusiasts would remember the story of the Yellow Kid in Hogans Alley published in two leading newspapers in 1895, now considered as the first ever comic strip in history. From then on, comic characters have risen from the creative minds of writers and illustrators such as Stan Lee and the others.</p>
<p>The idea of comic book collection came out naturally as fanatics developed. While people started out collecting comic books for fun, others collected for profitable interests. This occurred after newspapers featured certain comic books that prove to be of economic value.</p>
<p>However, many a consumer would often than not be misguided on what comic book to collect and how to appropriately collect.</p>
<p>Whether you collect for the hang of it or for profit, here are some pointers that are sure to perk up your collection.</p>
<p>1. Pick a comic book title that interests you and start your collection from there.</p>
<p>Picking the comic book to collect is crucial. Good comic book titles are continually associated to popularity. For novices, titles from DC Comics and Marvel Comics -the two largest comic book publishers- are good to start with.</p>
<p>A collector may also view magazine lists such as the Wizard Magazine for the 100 best-selling comic books.</p>
<p>2. Do not stick to one comic book title. Related titles also become hot pursuits for collectors.</p>
<p>To cite, Spiderman related titles will also do well in the market especially if they were featured as lead characters in the original Spiderman issues.</p>
<p>3. Look for titles that are not popularly known to the public but are considered valuable to collectors.</p>
<p>Famous illustrators have more than one featured work. Their other comic works will also offer good profit for their names, although they may not be famous for many readers.</p>
<p>4. Remember to buy different covers of one comic book issue.</p>
<p>Some publishers release more than one cover for a comic book issue to increase market sales.<br />5. First issues and first appearances are sure to increase in value over time.</p>
<p>Certain comic book titles such as the Amazing Spiderman offer first appearances of other characters such as the Punisher. The worth of these titles is significantly higher than that of others.</p>
<p>6. Look for comic books worth purchasing in different places and events.</p>
<p>Certain conventions have been held around the globe for comic book collectors. These events offer good deals for certain comic book titles. The most famous of which is the San Diego Comic Convention held in the United States.</p>
<p>Online purchasing may seem less expensive. Collectors on the other hand would have to deal with additional charges such as shipping.</p>
<p>7. Trading is also a good means of expanding your collection, especially when you have more than one copy of a certain issue.</p>
<p>When trading, always check the value of the comic book you are pursuing. The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide is a good source for old comic book titles.</p>
<p>All rights reserved. Content may be reprinted if it remains unchanged and links remain intact.<br />8. Preserve your comic books very well. The condition of the comic book will also dictate its value.</p>
<p>Comic book conditions will range from Very Poor to New/Mint. Be sure to assess the condition of the comic books very keenly.</p>
<p>Collectors may purchase mylar sleeves or display books to individually preserve their comic books. Comic book boxes are also available in the market for stacking your comic books all-together.</p>
<p>The comic book industry, however, experienced its decline during the 1990s. Collectors since then have become more careful. Reprints of coveted titles such as the original issues of Superman and Captain America have been released in the market, still bearing labels as first editions.</p>
<p>Despite the difficulties in comic book collection, the fun and thrill collectors get from doing it still attracts a considerable number of people. Most still do it not for the money anymore. Most do it to meet people and to have a break from a day of work, just as how a hobby should be. Well, just imagine kids running across their dad's old comic book collection. Now, is that not just plain nice?</p>
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<p><strong><i>Question by MovieKablooie</i>: When does the new Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide come out?</strong><br />
I would like to pick up the latest edition, but not if the new annual will be out in the next two or three months. Does anyone know when the new guide is due?</p>
<p><strong>Best answer:</strong></p>
<p><i>Answer by bringsenseback</i><br/>I have no idea where this person got their information but this I found in a forum...</p>
<p>http://forums.ebay.com/db1/thread.jspa?threadID=510057823&#038;tstart=0&#038;mod=1230922894459</p>
<p>The last line states OPG 2009 will be out around April/May.  This whole thread is very interesting though.  </p>
<p>"2009 Overstreet comic values to be lowered</p>
<p>The early word on the 2009 Overstreet golden age and silver age comics is that the values will be lowered. It seems that the over-the-top prices on some key comics will be coming in line with the housing cost "corrections" (reductions).</p>
<p>This is bad news for comic book sellers on eBay, but good news for buyers.</p>
<p>Investors in comics will be no better off than are investors in the stock market right now. No one knows how far the market will fall or when there might be a turnaround.</p>
<p>The next Overstreet Guide should be available in April/May. Until then the 2008 can no longer be considered an accurate guide for comic book prices."</p>
<p><strong>Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!</strong></p>
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