Article 10: Crossover And Over Again
By Paul O'Brien
The universe-shattering event comic is back, with books like INFINITE CRISIS and HOUSE OF M. Paul O'Brien explores why the Big Two are falling back on old habits, and explains why these comics may actually be a sign of a maturing mainstream.

Things To Come: Previews April for comics shipping June 2005
By Greg McElhatton
It's Greg's McElhatton's birthday, so here's a long list of things he'd like - and they're things you might like too, including Rick Veitch's BRATPACK, a feast of Matt Wagner, and, of course, a CAVALCADE OF BOYS.

Comment: Accentuate The Positive?
By John Fellows
After recovering from a serious bout of flu (or possibly just a bit of a cold), John Fellows is reassessing his life and examining just why he's read so many bad comics. Is it because people keep telling him they're good?

Comment: Bad Education
By Bulent Yusuf
Several publishers have announced plans for educational comics - including Anne Frank meets Astro Boy - but is Marvel going too far by pimping its products in the classroom? Plus, Marvel versus NCsoft - the case continues.

Article 10: CMX Bandits
By Paul O'Brien
TENJHO TENGE is a manga series with plenty of sex and violence, often at the same time. So why has DC decided to reprint it through it's CMX imprint as a heavily edited all-ages title?

Comment: Nothin' But Bunty
By Matthew Craig
Matthew Craig went shopping and all he got was a chance to muse on the British bookstore market; why Joe Quesada won't do OGNs; and how cinema may be no match for V FOR VENDETTA.

Article 10: Here Be Readers
By Paul O'Brien
The online comics community may not be representative of the wider audience, but it's still an audience worth having, says Paul O'Brien, and it's still an audience worth listening to - even at its worst.

Things To Come: Previews March for comics shipping May 2005
By Greg McElhatton
It's time for Previews Idol, and Greg McElhatton is your host in a rundown of the comics looking for your support this month, including THE FORTY-NINERS, SERENITY ROSE, AKIKO and STRANGEHAVEN.

Comment: Whaam Rap
By Bulent Yusuf
Roy Lichtenstein once turned comic art into pop art. Now, with two European museums bolstering their comic archives, is the art form receiving its due recognition in the annals of modern art?

Article 10: Naked Truth
By Paul O'Brien
A Georgia retailer faces prosecution for giving away a comic containing nudity. On the face of it, it looks like another case of stupid law, but as Paul O'Brien discovers, it may not be the letter of the law that's at fault.

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