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was an American horror-comics magazine launched by Warren Publishing in 1964. Like MAD, it was a black-and-white newsstand publication in a magazine format and thus did not require the approval or seal of the Comics Code Authority. The anthology magazine was initially published quarterly but later went bimonthly. Each issue's stories were introduced by the host character, Uncle Creepy. Its sister publications were and . It would enjoy a run of 145 issues, the last released in February 1983, then Warren went bankrupt. Thereafter Harris Publications bought the rights after Warren's bankruptcy and published a single issue (#146) in 1985. In 2000, after a protracted legal dispute with Harris Publications, Jim Warren and Warren Publishing finally regained sole ownership of all rights to his two iconic and flagship comic book franchises and . In February 2007, New Comic Company, LLC completed a total rights acquisition from Warren and his entity for all rights to Creepy and Eerie, after seven years of effort. In July 2009, Dark Horse Comics and New Comic Company LLC released the new comic, in black-and-white like the original series. It was initially planned to be a quarterly publication, but issue #2 was not released until November 25, 2009. Quite an eclectic bunch of above-average stories, definitely helped by the "creepy" black and white.

The n , period. Greg Rucka's writing transcends the medium into loftier realms and the artistry of J.H. Williams III and Cully Hammer in this three-issue origins story is as picture-perfect as a masterpiece could be. Truly, this creative team may be the best DC Comics has in its roster today and Detective Comics, one of the best titles in its checklist. But do not take my word for it. Make the rounds of all the comics reviews for this story, CBR, IGN, all of them. Find out why they all gave it five stars and/or outstanding ratings. Better yet, read the comics for yourself.

Nancy Butler, who successfully translated Jane Austen's superlative into graphic novel format for Marvel Comics, here attempts the same feat for Jane Austen's earlier novel, , that Marvel published as a 5-part miniseries later collected and published as a trade paperback. This might be a more difficult challenge, as much of the story is told through letters, while the plots turns on the very different approaches to romance of two long-suffering sisters. Ms. Butler succeeds admirably, aided by Sonny Liew who provides the necessary graphic artistry. She did an excellent job in preserving the essentials of the story along with the romantic and comedic elements that enable the plot, adding a little dialogue for transition purposes, which alteration may be seamless to the average reader. Sonny Liew's artwork is a revelation, his whimsical style supporting the story while remaining authentic to the period. Recommended to those Jane Austen fans looking for a way to introduce their digital-age children or grandchildren to a classic romance novel in a form that is apt to hold their attention, and perhaps motivate them to read the original or for teen-agers to drop their Twilight books and become interested in the timeless masterpieces of old. All high-quality Minutemen scans.

is a DC Comics superhero team, with, as the group's name suggests, its membership composed of teenaged superheroes. The first incarnation of the team unofficially debuted in (1964) as a "junior Justice League" featuring Robin (Dick Grayson), Kid Flash (Wally West), and Aqualad, the sidekicks of Leaguers Batman, the Flash, and Aquaman, respectively. The group then made its first appearance under the name "Teen Titans" in The , joined by Wonder Girl (Donna Troy), the younger sister of Wonder Woman. Green Arrow's sidekick Speedy (Roy Harper) later took Aqualad's place in the lineup. This current series, with mostly new teenaged superheroes, began in September 2003.

is an ongoing DC comic book series published under its Vertigo imprint with the starting cover date of August 2008. It tells the story of one of DC Comics most enigmatic characters, originally known as Nimue Inwudu, lover to Merlin and sister to the legendary sorceresses Morgana and Viviane and whose personal history is closely intertwined with the mysterious Phantom Stranger. The stories that unfold each issue are presented in the manner of a gothic romance with elements of history, mythology and mysticism, as Madame Xanadu revisits famous legends and stories of different eras. This series has been nominated for 4 Eisner awards.

was originally an off-Broadway stage play produced in 1980 written by Elaine Lee, Norfleet Lee and Dale Place before moving on to the medium of comics. First serialized in in 1982, Elaine Lee and Michael Kaluta's --actually a prequel to the events of the play--was then published in 1984 as before moving into its own short-lived six-issue series under Marvel's old Epic imprint. It was reprinted by Dark Horse in the early ’90s with the promise of more to come, but that fizzled out. Two publishers announced plans for various Starstruck material only to go out of business (Tundra Publishing and Marlowe & Co.). Well, the original stories are now back in print in a re-mastered thirteen-issue miniseries published by IDW, with backup stories featuring the that first appeared in the Epic run. But what is Starstruck? you may ask. Lee Moyer, the fantasy artist who has completely re-painted the series in a beautifully subtle, watercolor style, describes it as follows: "The world of Starstruck takes place in the Anarchic Era that follows the overthrow of the galaxy's Dread Dictator (a cross of Kim Jong Il, the Shah of Iran, and Elvis), and begins as a trio of wily guerrillas, led by Mary Medea, work to ensure the Bajar Dynasty will no longer menace the multiverse." That's just the surface, though.

The Wheel of Time (WoT to fans) is a series of epic fantasy novels written by the late American author James Oliver Rigney, Jr., under the pen name Robert Jordan. Originally planned as a six-book series, it now consists of eleven published novels, with one more book to come, which will be published in three volumes. is the prequel novel that originally appeared as a novella in the anthology edited by noted SF author Robert Silverberg. Jordan expanded it and it was published as a standalone novel in January 2004. was produced as a series of comic books planned for eight issues by Dabel Brothers (DB Pro) and published by Red Eagle Entertainment. The first issue was published in July 2005. However Red Eagle canceled the series in 2006 after 5 issues, citing delays and changes to the creative team on the DB Pro end as reasons. Dabel Brothers formed its own publishing company and continued with the publication of New Spring in 2009. The current run of New Spring is now at issue #7, released August 19, 2009. There seems to be no tentative date for the last and final issue in this series.

is a 7-part limited spin-off series from , consisting of a Prelude Issue #0 and 6 Issues. It is the sequel to and tells the story of Carroll Ann "Calie" Liddle and her brother Johnny, the children of Alice. Characters from , particularly the Queen of Hearts and the Mad Hatter, figure prominently. The concluding Issue #6 is yet to be released and is expected anytime soon.