Comics Bulletin
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Type of site | Comic book |
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| Available in | English |
| Dissolved | August 2021 |
| Predecessor(s) | Silver Bullet Comics |
| Owner | Daniel Gehen |
| Created by | Jason Brice |
| URL | comicsbulletin |
| Registration | Yes |
| Launched | January 2000 |
| Current status | Inactive though archived |
Comics Bulletinwas a dailywebsitecovering the Americancomic-bookindustry.
History
[edit]Silver Bullet Comicbooks
[edit]In January 2000,New Zealand-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 calledPast Masters,contributorClifford Methwrote about his efforts to support ailing comic book artistDave Cockrum.As a result of his advocacy,Marvel Comicsannounced it would compensate Cockrum for his work in co-creating theX-Men.[1]In 2005, Silver Bullet partnered with Aardwolf Publishing to publish a benefit book in support of ailing comics writer/artistWilliam Messner-Loebs.Silver Bullet provided free advertising and promotion of the project on their site.[2]Silver Bullet Comicbooks published the last issue of Phil Hall's Borderline Magazine online for free. InterviewerRik Offenbergertook his unpublished interviews from Borderline Magazine to Silver Bullet Comicbooks when after Borderline closed down and eventually served as the Senior Feature Editor.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 withDave Sim's controversial views onfeminismwhen he stepped into a debate between Sim and theFriends of LuluBoard of Directors to defend freedom of expression in the comic book industry.[3]
Comics Bulletin
[edit]On January 14, 2008, the site was relaunched as Comics Bulletin, in order to avoid confusion with the comics retailer Silver Bullet Comics. Comics bloggerJohanna Draper Carlsonsuggested the name-change as a result of pressure from the unrelated but same-named retailer, "...since SBC had a US trademark registration".[4][5]
In the same year, Jason Sacks took over from Keith Dallas aseditor-in-chieffor 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 andDon McGregor.
Jason Sacks stepped away from Comics Bulletin in 2016; it was subsequently owned by Daniel Gehen.
InAugust2021, Comics Bulletin was placed on hiatus.[6]
Regular features
[edit]- "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" byZack Davisson
- "Comics You Can Dance To", the site'spodcast,hosted by Nathaniel MacDonald and Danny Djeljosevic
- "The Squeaky Wheel" by the pseudonymous kyrax2
- "Kate Or Die" byKate Leth
- "Riding Shotgun" byDon McGregor
- "Killing Jokes" by Steve Morris, which explores the use of humor in comics
- "Comicbook Biography" byRik 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" byBeau Smith
- "Kryptonite Got You Down?" by Alison Stevenson, a faux dating advice column for superheroes
Columnists
[edit]- Donna Barr:"Submission Engine"
- Tom Brevoort:"Brevoort's History of Comics"
- Rich Johnston:"All The Rage"
- Tony Lee:"He's Only a Writer... and It's More than Just a Comic"
- Bill Messner-Loebs:"Storytelling"
- Clifford Meth:"Meth Addict"
- Jimmy PalmiottiandJustin Gray:"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
[edit]As Silver Bullet Comic Books, the site has been the recipient of a number of awards and award nominations, including:
- 2004Eagle Awardnomination for "Favourite Comics E-Zine"[7]
- 2005 Eagle Award winner for "Favourite Comics-Related Website"[8]
- 2006 Eagle Award nomination for "Favourite Comics-Related Website"[9]
- 2006 Gibson Comic Awards nominated for "Favourite Web Related Material"[10]
References
[edit]- ^Michael Dean (2004)."Marvel Makes Dave Cockrum an Offer He Can't Refuse".The Comics Journal.Archived fromthe originalon September 27, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 24,2008.
- ^Jonah Weiland (February 17, 2005)."AARDWORLF TO PUBLISH BILL MESSNER-LOEBS BENEFIT BOOK".Comic Book Resources.
- ^Dave Sim (2007)."Craig R. Johnson defends Dave Sim".Dave Sim's blogandmail.RetrievedJanuary 26,2008.
- ^Johanna Draper Carlson (2007)."Johanna Draper Carlson claims comics retailer pressured Silver Bullet Comic Books to change its name".Comics Worth Reading.Archived fromthe originalon January 19, 2013.RetrievedJanuary 26,2008.
- ^Parkin, J.K. (2007)."Comics retailer and Silver Bullet Comic Books go head to head".Newsarama.Archived fromthe originalon July 19, 2011.RetrievedJanuary 26,2008.
- ^"Main Page".Comics Bulletin. 2021. Archived fromthe originalon September 24, 2021.RetrievedSeptember 24,2021.
- ^"The Eagle Awards - Results 2005".Eagle Awards.2004. Archived fromthe originalon November 28, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 24,2008.
- ^"The Eagle Awards - Results 2005".Eagle Awards.2005. Archived fromthe originalon November 9, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 24,2008.
- ^"The Eagle Awards - Results 2006".Eagle Awards.2006. Archived fromthe originalon October 13, 2007.RetrievedJanuary 24,2008.
- ^"Gibson Comic Awards".2006. Archived fromthe originalon January 7, 2009.RetrievedJanuary 24,2008.