Guest Editorial: Harvesting The Real Mainstream
By Stephen Holland
As more people look to bookstores and the newsstand for comics' future, noted retailer Stephen Holland of Page 45 argues that with just a little thought and intelligence, any comic store can beat the book chains hands down.

A Question Of Trust
By Lee Barnett
Another month, another huge stack of comics - but while the amount of paper used is substantial, the storylines rarely are. If nothing ever changes in monthly comics, asks Lee Barnett, why do people still read them?

Editorial: Face It, Tiger - Community Chest
By Andrew Wheeler
Recently returned from a three-day drinking session with other comic fans, Andrew Wheeler's thoughts turn to the comic community; its addictions, its allegiances, and whether Team Comics should feel obligated to Fantagraphics.

Article 10: Pitch Perfect
By Paul O'Brien
Aspiring writers for Epic were handed the wisdom of Jemas with the publication of MARVILLE #7 last week. But, says Paul O'Brien, the book sends conflicting signals about just what sort of talent Marvel is expecting to find.

Editorial: Camera Obscura - Punk As Folk
By Alasdair Watson
Never mind the mainstream; it's at the fringe that comics are likely to find a receptive market, and in that market, originality really counts. Alasdair Watson argues the case against cover versions.

Passion/Logic = X
By Brent Keane
The X-MEN movies owe a great debt to the work of Chris Claremont, and his influence can be felt in a host of modern comics and even TV shows like BUFFY. Yet, Brent Keane asks, is it an influence worth being found under?

Editorial: Cassandra Complex - Dates & Dustjackets
By Antony Johnston
Someone left Antony locked in a room, going slowly mad - and it turns out it was Antony. It looks like he'll be let out in time for the Bristol comics convention, but in the meantime he's been staring at book covers. Just staring and staring...

Article 10: Intent To Solicit
By Paul O'Brien
Solicitation copy: It's the retailer's friend and the storyteller's enemy. In his latest column, Paul O'Brien looks at the inherent problems with publicity blurbs. We'd tell you more about it, but we don't want to give away the ending...

Things To Come: Previews May for comics shipping July 2003
By Chris Ekman
This month?s rich pickings from the pages of Previews include Craig Thompson?s highly anticipated follow up to GOOD-BYE CHUNKY RICE, Dark Horse?s first AMERICAN SPLENDOR collection, and a slate of promising anthology books.

Editorial: Face It, Tiger - Free For All
By Andrew Wheeler
Free Comic Book Day is upon us. Andrew Wheeler offers a word of advice on how existing comic readers can take advantage. Plus, has X-MEN 2 got what it takes to please your inner fanboy?

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