• Ahh yes. The contentious Final Order Cutoff, otherwise known as FOC.

    I believe this system exists due to a lawsuit somewhere. It is a handy system because it does bring some order to the chaos. But if you have chaotic customers who cannot make up their minds, it can be quite frustrating. I think you might need a good computer system to alleviate the pain.

    It is admirable that Franka is trying to break into comics. She is a very talented artist and I do wish her luck. It is very difficult from what I hear, especially if you live outside of the United States. But I do see artists from other countries, all the time. It can be done.

    I am contemplating adding a gallery section that includes Franka’s Thursday posts, focusing on her fan-art that she creates. Stay tuned if I put this plan into action!

    -Marv

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  • I remember reading an article on one of those comic book news websites that someone sold the corner piece of Action Comics #1 for a ridiculous amount of money. I was flabbergasted. I mean how do you authenticate something like that?

    Curt thought he could pull a fast one on me (I think). But luckily, being the experienced owner I am of a store that specializes in collectibles, I knew how to shut that down.

    And I do have a feeling he will be back with something else. I will be ready.

    I cannot help but notice that Superman is rocking it right now. The movie was a success and the main Superman books are really good. Mark Waid is on Action Comics at the moment with Skylar Partridge, putting the focus on a new interation of Superboy, which is charming as hell. Also, can I say I am absolutely loving the “Welcome to Metropolis” feature they do in every issue? If you are picking up the Superman books, Skylar does a wonderful, weirdly detailed interview, and you know she is such a fan of the character. She is becoming one of my favorite artists.

    Then of course the Superman line, with our old and trustworthy friend Joshua Williamson with superstar artist Dan Mora, is crushing at the moment. They are bringing back the Legion of Super-Heroes and it is absolutely moving.

    Finally, Jason frickin’ Aaron is still doing Absolute Superman and this is a take that I am really enjoying. All of the super-books are good and now is a really great time to be a Superman fan.

    Dare I say that this rivals or is on par with the ‘triangle era.’ Glove thrown. Down. On the ground.

    -Marv

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