Thought Balloons: The Worst Executed Success Story in Comics

Daniel discusses how the New 52 did everything to alienate readers and yet may have succeeded in snagging new ones.

Thought Balloons: Breaking Up Is Hard to Do (With Your Comic Shop)

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Daniel describes how three weeks of disappointments with his local comic shop of choice made him decide to switch to a…*gasp*RIVAL STORE! *Choke!* *Good Lord!*

Thought Balloons: The REAL Reason Behind DC’s Reboot

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Daniel talks about what he thinks is the actual reason for DC’s drastic start-over of its entire slate of comic books.

Thought Balloons: Nothing Can Stop the Digital Juggernaut

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Daniel discusses the looming specter of the digital age and the rapidly approaching end of consumer media as we know it.

Thought Balloons: Superman Returns…and So Does Everyone Else It Seems.

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Daniel discusses the latest Superman casting rumor and why it makes him want to see the movie less and less. Kneel!

Thought Balloons: Bruce Lee Stole My Wife (and Kicked Me in the Face While Doing It)

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How Daniel’s wife’s sudden fandom of The Green Hornet TV series helped him appreciate an underrated television classic.

Thought Balloons: One Geek’s New Year’s Resolutions

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Daniel reveals what he plans to do in 2011 to make the world a better place for himself and comic nerds everywhere. Rejoice!

Thought Balloons: Cincinnati Comic Expo – Behind the Table

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Daniel shares his experiences and thoughts as a first time vendor at a comic con.

Thought Balloons: Who’s Your Daddy (or Mommy)?

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Daniel looks at the tricky, sticky mess that is comic creation and ownership.

Thought Balloons: Blackest Night—a “Non-Review”

Daniel discusses the Blackest Night hardcover, Comic Con and why these and other elements signify the death of monthly comics.