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.

Comment: Suitcase Full Of Comics
By Alex de Campi
Alex de Campi has returned from the world's greatest celebration of comics, the Angoulême festival, with her luggage crammed full of books. Now she wants to share some of her favourite discoveries from the Continent.

Things To Come: Previews February for comics shipping April 2005
By Greg McElhatton
This month, Greg McElhatton turns the spotlight on some of the books that nobody seems to be talking about, including Sam Kieth's OJO, Hurd and Smith's TEMPORARY, and the return of Mike Grell's JON SABLE.

Article 10: Stan Versus The Man
By Paul O'Brien
Stan Lee has won his case against Marvel Enterprises and garnered himself a huge chunk of the company's movie profits. Paul O'Brien looks back at the details of the case and explains the ramifications.

Comment: Brought To Books
By Ben Wooller
After the WEAPON X and MARY JANE novels came and went with little fanfare, Marvel has announced a new book deal with four different publishers. Except, it all sounds a little familiar. Ben Wooller reads between the lines.

The Storyteller
By Alex Dueben
With the graphic novels he produced over the past thirty years, Will Eisner not only proved himself one of the greatest storytellers in comics, says Alex Dueben; he also became one of the great Jewish American authors of the 20th century.

Article 10: Critical Distance
By Paul O'Brien
The critics' favourite books are rarely the ones that succeed. In fact, they're often the ones that get cancelled quickest. Long-time reviewer Paul O'Brien explores the gap between the critics and the mainstream audiences.

Comment: Highs And Lows
By Lindsay Duff
DC was Ninth Art's pick for the best publisher of 2004, but its track record was far from perfect, and the recently announced cancellations show up the publisher's weaknesses. Can Vertigo's taster book shore up some of its struggling titles?

Farewell, Dreamer
By Neil Kleid
As Ninth Art continues its celebration of the life and work of Will Eisner, graphic novelist Neil Kleid pays personal tribute to the father of the graphic novel, who spoke to him as a reader, as a cartoonist, and as a Jew.

Comment: Casting Shadows
By Matthew Craig
Matthew Craig joins the Comment team with his reflections on the latest comics news, including the passing of Will Eisner, the ALL-STAR BATMAN team, and Hollywood's declaration of independence.

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