DC Comics Appose Googles Book Plan
Written by Ian Cullen on September 10, 2009 – 9:50 am -
Digital Spy report that DC Comics have made clear their objections to a book scanning project from Google Inc.
Googles proposed initiative is to make digital copies of books that are no longer commercially available, but covered under copyright law. The idea was to make these books available to preview online, and if the author’s do not object sell digital copies.
Tags: books, Comics, DC Comics, Google, Microsoft, Yahoo
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Disney Buys Marvel – Thoughts From A Comic Book Academic
Written by Nicholas Yanes on September 1, 2009 – 6:02 pm -(Editors Note: In our last bit of coverage of the Disney and Marvel Merger, Resident Comic Book Reviewer and Marvel Comics Enthusiast Nicholas Yanes gives his take on what has developed over the last few days.)

It was recently announced that Disney will buy Marvel Comics. As the comic book guy amongst my friends and colleagues, I was bombarded with questions on what I thought about this event. So before you all is a quickly written reaction to the news that Disney would now own Marvel. Read more »
Tags: Comics, Disney, Marvel, Spider-Man, Wolverine, X Men
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Baltimore Comic-Con 2009 Hotel Rate Deadline, Panel Sneak Peek, More Guests!
Written by Ian Cullen on August 28, 2009 – 9:09 am -
Baltimore, Maryland – August 19, 2009 – The 10th Annual Baltimore Comic-Con is building to an amazing 2009 show! We’re working on panels, show exclusives, and even more guests!
Tickets
Coming to the show? Buy your tickets now to avoid lines! Go on-line to http://www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets.htm and ensure you’re not waiting outside to purchase your tickets when you could be inside enjoying the show! If you were with us last year, you know what we’re talking about! Read more »
Tags: Baltimore Comic Con, Comics, Events, Press Release
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