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9/11ENCY (encyclopedia) "Modern Age of Comic Books." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modern_Age_of_Comic_Books>.General information about the comic book Modern Age.
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9/12ARTL (article) Hibbs, Brian. "#1 Could Be the Loneliest Number." TILTING AT WINDMILLS. Comic Book Resources. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=32716>.The basic business style of the comic book industry.
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9/13ARTL (article) Marz, Ron. "What's More Important: Story or Art?" Shelf Life. Comic Book Resources. Web. 01 Sept. 2011. <http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=32832>.What the title is: story or art? Proves that art is most important but a good story is more than welcome. A phenomenal comic is one that combines both good story telling and amazing art.
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9/84ARTL (article) Harris, Sonia. "Committed: Regarding Male Superheroes as Sex Objects." Comics Should Be Good! Comic Book Resources, 7 Sept. 2011. Web. 08 Sept. 2011. <http://goodcomics.comicbookresources.com/2011/09/07/committed-regarding-male-superheroes-as-sex-objects/>.faces the less acknowledged idea of males being objectified as much as females are. (Main focus for presentations?)
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9/95ARTL (article) Pantozzi, Jill. "OP/ED: ORACLE Is Stronger Than BATGIRL Will Ever Be."Newsarama. 06 June 2011. Web. 09 Sept. 2011. <http://www.newsarama.com/comics/oracle-is-stronger-than-batgirl-110606.html>.A personal article about symbols of strength in comics and emotional attachment to those symbols. ( - emotional realism )
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9/96ARTL (article) Philbin, Brian G. "The Story of the Shield (AKA "Superman's Symbol 101")."Www.metropolisplus.com. Web. 09 Sept. 2011. <http://metropolisplus.com/Superman/>.the evolution and adaptation of the Superman crest.
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9/147ARTL (article) "Judging a Book by Its Cover: How Women See Comic Books: The Squeaky Wheel." Comics Bulletin, 14 Sept. 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. <http://www.comicsbulletin.com/wheel/131602983042582.htm>.While I had gotten an article about how men are objectified in comic books, this articles focuses on the women's aspect and is rather ridiculous in how they express it.
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9/148ARTL (article) "A Modestly Indecent Proposal: Comic Piracy and the New 52: The Squeaky Wheel." Comics Bulletin. 10 Sept. 2011. Web. 14 Sept. 2011. <http://www.comicsbulletin.com/wheel/131569416627034.htm>.This article proposes that maybe piracy (or just giving comics for free on the internet) would probably be a good idea and how even Neil Gaimen thinks it's a good idea.
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9/159ARTL (article) Kerman, Byron. "Comic Genius." St. Louis Magazine. July 2010. Web. 16 Sept. 2011. <http://www.stlmag.com/St-Louis-Magazine/July-2010/Comic-Genius/>.A introduction and little article about the very famous comics artist Jim Lee.
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9/1510ENCY (encyclopedia) "Jim Lee." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 16 Sept. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Lee>.A general biography for Jim Lee.
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9/1911ARTL (article) Tsui, Liane. "Defining Comics, Graphic Novels and More: Is There a Difference Between Comics and Graphic Novels?" Suite101.com. 21 June 2009. Web. 19 Sept. 2011. <http://liane-tsui.suite101.com/defining-comics-graphic-novels-and-more-a124280>.explains the difference (both common and uncommon) between Graphic Novels and comic books, including new genres as well. It describes "comics" as an umbrella term.
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9/1912BLRB (blurb) Homer, Lawrence. "What Is a Graphic Novel?: Defining Graphic Novels, Story Arcs, and Miniseries." Suite101.com. 14 Mar. 2007. Web. 19 Sept. 2011. <http://lawrence-homer.suite101.com/what-is-a-graphic-novel-a16226>.Defines what a graphic novel is, basically.
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9/2313ARTL (article) Snyder, Daniel D. "5 Fatal Errors for Comic Book Movies." The Atlantic. 29 June 2011. Web. 23 Sept. 2011. <http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/06/5-fatal-errors-for-comic-book-movies/241192/>.Talks abut what goes wrong in comic book movies.
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9/2314ARTL (article) Hudson, Laura. "The Big Sexy Problem with Superheroines and Their 'Liberated Sexuality'" ComicsAlliance. 22 Sept. 2011. Web. 23 Sept. 2011. <http://www.comicsalliance.com/2011/09/22/starfire-catwoman-sex-superheroine/>.Talkes about the over-exposed problem with some women figures and characters in comic books.
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9/2715BLRB (blurb) Albert, Aaron. "Comics and Society - Issues of Society in Comic Books." Comic Books - Collecting Comic Books, News, Reviews and More. About.com. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. <http://comicbooks.about.com/od/cultureofcomics/a/societyissues.htm>.Explains , in basic terms, what comics represent in this day and age.
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9/2716BLRB (blurb) Arnott, Luke. "Six Classics of Comic Book Theory: The Best Meta-Comics Are by Legendary Artists and Writers." Suite101.com. 22 Apr. 2009. Web. 27 Sept. 2011. <http://luke-arnott.suite101.com/six-classics-of-comic-book-theory-a110574>.Explains what some comics creators think about creating comics.
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9/2817BLRB (blurb) Arnott, Luke. "Alan Moore's Complete WildC.A.T.S: Symptom of 1990s Comics Boom." Suite101.com. 23 June 2010. Web. 28 Sept. 2011. <http://luke-arnott.suite101.com/alan-moores-complete-wildcats-symptom-of-1990s-comics-boom-a252459>.Mostly a comic book about Alan Moore's Wildcats and his style.
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10/518ARTL (article) "Creating Characters for Your Comic." Creative Comic Art. Web. 05 Oct. 2011. <http://www.creativecomicart.com/character-creation.html>.A basic lay out of how you would create a comic book character.
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10/519ARTL (article) Parker, Chris. "A Comic Influence." DarkZero. 25 Apr. 2006. Web. 05 Oct. 2011. <http://darkzero.co.uk/game-articles/a-comic-influence/>.The influence of comics on pop culture and videogames.
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10/620ARTL (article) Morrison, Grant, and Rags Morales. "Inside the Action." Comic strip. Action Comics. 2nd ed. New York: DC Comics, 2011. 22-29. Print. Action Comics.The writer and artist's thoughts on the creation and expnasion of the "new" Superman and his world.
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10/1021ARTL (article) Carter, Brian W. "Black Heroines in Comics." Sentinal [Los Angeles, Calif.] 11 Aug. 2011, 32nd ed., A8 sec. Print.talking about black heroines and their contributions to the comic book world.
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10/1022ARTL (article) "Superhero Makeovers: Roy Harper." The Screamsheet. 4 May 2011. Web. 10 Oct. 2011. <http://screamsheet.wordpress.com/2011/05/04/superhero-makeovers-roy-harper/>.Roy Harper's history and origin.
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10/1023ARTL (article) Masaki, Lyle. ""Ultimate X-Men": Troubling Turns for Gay Superheroes Colossus and Northstar." AfterElton. 1 July 2008. Web. 10 Oct. 2011. <http://www.afterelton.com/blog/lylemasaki/utlimate-xmen-gay-colossus-northstar-gay-superheroes>.Northstar and Colossus, two gay comic book heroes, and their hardships.
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10/1924aARTL (article) Edkin, Joe. "Writing for Comic Books." Joe Edkin: Writer and Graphic Designer. May 2006. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://mysite.verizon.net/joe_edkin/wfcb_basics01c.html>.Writing about comic books.
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10/1924bARTL (article) Edkin, Joe. "Writing for Comic Books." Joe Edkin: Writer and Graphic Designer. May 2006. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://mysite.verizon.net/joe_edkin/wfcb_basics01c.html>.More writing about comic books.
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10/1925ARTL (article) Intro to Graphic Novels. Script Frenzy. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://www.scriptfrenzy.org/introtocomicbooks>.How to write a script for Graphic Novels
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10/1926ARTL (article) Sex, Violence, Tension and Comic Books - An Interview with Gerard Jones. Interview by Bonnie Ruberg. Gamasutra. 26 Dec. 2006. Web. 19 Oct. 2011. <http://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/1752/sex_violence_tension_and_comic_.php?page=1>.An interview talking about "mature" comic books.
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1/127ARTL (article) Beyer, Thomas. "The Fundamental Problem With The DC Comics Reboot." Technorati. 18 Aug. 2011. Web. <http://technorati.com/entertainment/article/the-fundamental-problem-with-the-dc/>.While comparing it to Greek literature and religious movements, tells about how the DC Reboot is flawed.
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1/128ARTL (article) Guerrero, Tony. "Are Civilian Deaths Necessary for Realism in Comic Books?" Comic Vine. 26 Aug. 2011. Web. <http://www.comicvine.com/news/off-my-mind-are-civilian-deaths-necessary-for-realism-in-comic-books/143507/>.Talks about the diffference between meaningless mass deaths and ones that have led to something more, like stories and plot lines.
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1/129ARTL (article) Lima, Sara. "Friendship Makes Comics A Whole Lot Better." Comic Vine. 5 Jan. 2012. Web. <http://www.comicvine.com/news/friendship-makes-comics-a-whole-lot-better/144071/>.Talks about how friendship can make a comic book more relateable and realistic, tus better.
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1/130ARTL (article) Guerrero, Tony. "Should Lois Lane Uncover Superman's Secret Identity Again?" Comic Vine. 29 Dec. 2011. Web. <http://www.comicvine.com/news/off-my-mind-should-lois-lane-uncover-supermans-secret-identity-again/144046/>.Talks about the actions and consequences of Lois and Clark's relationship in the Reboot vs. olden times.
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1/1031ARTL (article) Rapp, David N. "Comic Books' Latest Plot Twist: Enhancing Literacy Instruction." Phi Delta Kappan 93.4 (2011): 64. MasterFILE Premier. Web. The idea of putting comic books in school classrooms for those students who cannot connect with the reading material that they have. It's a visual aid along with the written aid. Proves to be very beneficial, if used.
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1/1032ARTL (article) Hiatt, Brian. "The Psychedelic Superhero." Rolling Stone 1138 (2011): 48. MasterFILE Premier. Web.A general biography for Grant Morrison and his (frankly kind of terrifying) ways of writing and "becoming" a character. Oh, also the ghost of Lennon gave him a song.
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1/1933ARTL (article) "American Superheroes And The Politics Of Good And Evil." New Presence: The Prague Journal Of Central European Affairs 12.2 (2010): 46-48. Academic Search Complete. Web.Talking about the original reason why superheroes where made and what they evolved into.
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1/3134ARTL (article) Robinson, Gary D. "God In A Cape?" Superman Homepage. 1 Apr. 2001. Web. 31 Jan. 2012. <http://www.supermanhomepage.com/comics/comics.php?topic=articles/god-in-a-cape>.Talks about how Superman basically represents God in a cape. Also alludes him to Jesus
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1/3135ARTL (article) Guerrero, Tony. "Defeating Teen Heroes Through Their Hormones." Off My Mind. Comic Vine, 23 May 2011. Web. 31 Jan. 2012. <http://www.comicvine.com/news/off-my-mind-defeating-teen-heroes-through-their-hormones/143077/>.Teens in comics are apparently completely controlled by their hormones.
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2/136BK (book)Kakalios, James. "The Day Gwen Stacey Died - Impulse and Momentum." The Physics of Superheroes. New York: Gotham, 2005. 42-52. Print.Talking about the physics of Gwen Stacey's death and is for my science fair.
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2/1937ARTL (article) Brandon, Routh. "Superhero Physics." Popular Science. 31 Jan. 2008. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.popsci.com/entertainment-gaming/gallery/2008-01/superhero-physics>.Talks about Superhero physics in movies more than comics, but it's still relevant to my sicence fair.
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2/1938ARTL (article) Semko, Jesse. "Superpower Science." Superpower Science. 5 Apr. 2008. Web. 19 Feb. 2012. <http://www.fims.uwo.ca/olr/apr0506-/superhero.html>.Science behind superpowers
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3/639ARTL (article) "Superboy." Titan's Tower. DC Comics. Web. 06 Mar. 2012. <http://www.titanstower.com/source/ whoswho/superboy.html>.Biography of Superboy.
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3/640ARTL (article) SMITH, GREG M. "It Ain't Easy Studying Comics." Cinema Journal 50.3 (2011): 110-112. Academic Search Complete. Web. 9 Mar. 2012.
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3/641ARTL (article) Forbes, David. "Gail Simone on Comics, Characters and Asheville." Mountain Xpress. 23 May 2011. Web. 6 Mar. 2012. <http://www.mountainx.com/article/2563/Gail-Simone-on-comics-characters-and-Asheville>.An interview with Gail Simone about her characters and the con that she attended earlier in the year.
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3/1242ARTL (article) Lloyd, Jeromy. "When Brand Lore Is A Ball And Chain." Marketing Magazine 116.14 (2011): 8. MasterFILE Premier. Web. 12 Mar. 2012.
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3/1243ARTL (article) Hall, Thomas. "Indy Comic Book FAIL Lesson 21: Speedball Kills!" The Backroom. 5 Aug. 2010. Web. 12 Mar. 2012. <http://www.backroompodcast.com/backroom-comics-content/indy-comic-book-fail-lesson-21-speedball-kills/>.
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3/1544ARTL (article) "Ka-Pow!." Economist 391.8634 (2009): 70. Academic Search Complete. Web. 15 Mar. 2012.
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3/3045ARTL (article) Nowell, Darren. "The Greeks Did It Best." Comic Geek Speak. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.comicgeekspeak.com/column.php?id=8>.
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3/3046aARTL (article) Murdough, Adam. "Superman Now!" Comic Geek Speak. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.comicgeekspeak.com-/articles/supermanNow1.php>.( pages 1-2 )
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3/3046bARTL (article) Murdough, Adam. "Superman Now!" Comic Geek Speak. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.comicgeekspeak.com-/articles/supermanNow1.php>.( pages 3-4 )
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3/3046cARTL (article) Murdough, Adam. "Superman Now!" Comic Geek Speak. Web. 30 Mar. 2012. <http://www.comicgeekspeak.com-/articles/supermanNow1.php>.( pages 5-6 )
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4/1247ARTL (article) Johnston, Rich. "An Interview With A Comic Book Pirate." Bleeding Cool. 12 Apr. 2012. Web. 12 Apr. 2012. <http://www.bleedingcool.com/2012/04/12/pirate/>.
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4/1548ARTL (article) Ronald, Craig. "Ten of the Best: Comic Book Storylines." Mock The Geek. Web. 15 Apr. 2012. <http://mockthegeek.com/comic-books-1/comic-book-articles/>.
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4/1549ARTL (article) Martin, Jim. "What Makes a Good Comic Book?" Comics And... 11 Aug. 2012. Web. 15 Apr. 2012. <http://comicsand.blogspot.com/2007/08/what-makes-good-comic.html>.
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4/1550ARTL (article) "Editorial: My Suggestions on Making a Good Comic Book Movie." Comic Book Movies. 25 Mar. 2012. Web. 15 Apr. 2012. <http://www.comicbookmovie.com/fan_fic/news/?a=56941>.
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4/1551ARTL (article) Grant, Steven. "Pow! Using Comic Books to Get Kids Reading." Disney Family. Disney. Web. 15 Apr. 2012. <http://family.go.com/parenting/pkg-learning/article-62812-pow--using-comic-books-to-get-kids-reading-t/>.
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5/1852ARTL (article) Chambers, Sean Pierre. "Comic Book Pros Teach Youth to Draw Diverse Heroes That Reflect Their Communities." NewsWorks. 18 May 2012. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://www.newsworks.org/index.php/homepage-feature/item/38684-comic-book-pros-teach-youth-to-draw-diverse-heroes-at-falls-library->.
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5/1853ARTL (article) Dak. "GeekMom: Comic Book Corner." WIRED. Conde Nast Digital, 16 May 2012. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://www.wired.com/geekmom/2012/05/comic-book-corner-may-16-2012/>.
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5/1854ARTL (article) Powell, Eric. "ERIC POWELL ON CREATOR-OWNED COMICS, "THE GOON" MOVIE & MORE." Comic Book Resources. 18 May 2012. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article>.
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5/1855ARTL (article) Nepales, Ruben V. "Tony DeZuñiga, Comic Book Legend." Inquirer Entertainment. Philippine Daily Inquirer, 18 May 2012. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://entertainment.inquirer.net/41125/tony-dezuniga-comic-book-legend>.
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5/1856ARTL (article) Robot 6. "Comic Books Will Never Die." Comic Book Resources. 11 May 2012. Web. 18 May 2012. <http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2012/05/the-fifth-color-comic-books-can-never-die/>.