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Jackman/Wolverine Free Comic Book Day PSA: The story behind the story
In yesterday’s post, I wrote about how Concord California retailer Joe Field came up with the idea for Free Comic Book Day, a great promotional tool for the industry since 2002. I also wrote abo… more →
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Jackman/Wolverine Free Comic Book Day PSA: The story behind the story
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Dave Olbrich wrote 7 months ago: In yesterday’s post, I wrote about how Concord California retailer Joe Field came up with the … more →
Thank you Wolverine ... or Hugh Jackman is the holy grail of comics
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Dave Olbrich wrote 7 months ago: OKAY … HE’S PROMOTING A MOVIE … BUT STILL … I’m assuming that at this … more →
MARTIN POWELL: Robert Bloch and bloody roses
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Dave Olbrich wrote 9 months ago: FANATIC R.S.V.P. from writer MARTIN POWELL This is a red-letter day at Funny Book Fanatic. One of th … more →
Peter David and the picture he gave Maggie, my daughter
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Dave Olbrich wrote 9 months ago: I don’t think that I’ve ever worked with comic writer Peter David. We know each other. W … more →
Malibu Comics Secret Origins (part 3)
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Dave Olbrich wrote 9 months ago: Before we get started with this Fanatic installment of the earliest days of Malibu Comics, let me re … more →
Miscellaneous Monday: Feb. 9, 2009
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Dave Olbrich wrote 9 months ago: OMG! IT IS THE 45th ANNIVERSARY OF THE FIRST AIRING OF THE SCARECROW OF ROMNEY MARSH This three-part … more →
Comic Book Time Capsule: January 1989
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Dave Olbrich wrote 10 months ago: ***** Apparently my abilities as a Jedi-blog-master are lacking. Due to the heavy use of graphics an … more →
Miscellaneous Monday: Jan. 26, 2009
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Dave Olbrich wrote 10 months ago: Wow … is it Miscellaneous Monday already? Time flies when you’re a funny book fanatic. F … more →
The secret origin of Malibu Comics (part one)
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Dave Olbrich wrote 10 months ago: As many of you are aware, I was the founding publisher of Malibu Comics. I was there for Day One and … more →
Artist Brent Anderson, Shanna, $30 and an elevator
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Dave Olbrich wrote 10 months ago: I had breakfast with Marv Wolfman this morning (no fanatic fear of name-dropping here) and he mentio … more →
Walt Disney thought The Scarecrow was real ... plus a fact you won't find anywhere else!
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Dave Olbrich wrote 10 months ago: BE SURE TO READ THE WHOLE POST … I’ve saved the best for the end. McGoohan as The Scarec … more →
Eight great JOHN ROMITA Sr. covers ... plus Ask the DWO!
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Dave Olbrich wrote 10 months ago: It’s that time again. Casa de Olbrich opens up its library of vast (and sometimes useless) k … more →
Stan Lee was freezing in Hawaii
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: There is always a disconnect that happens when you meet a famous person, especially one you hold in … more →
John Buscema gets some 2009 Avengers New Years love
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: At just a little over a month old, this fanatic blog has certainly gotten off to a great start. For … more →
Year-end interview with ComicNews.info
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: Before I get to the meat of the post today, let me take a brief, but unavoidable digression. Go ahe … more →
Your fanatic Christmas gift: Mike Ploog monster action!
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: Mike Ploog and Christmas will always be connected in my mind. Keep reading to understand the three r … more →
Should I EVER listen to Marv Wolfman?
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: My life and career have intersected with the wondrous Marv Wolfman at many points along the way. I a … more →
The end of the Jack Kirby Comics Industry Awards: a lesson in honesty
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: In yesterday’s post, I wrote about how the Jack Kirby Awards were established. It was a reacti … more →
The "origin" story of The Jack Kirby Comics Industry Awards
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Dave Olbrich wrote 11 months ago: The germ of the idea wasn’t mine. But I’m here to accept my portion of the blame. I made … more →
