In January 2000, New Zealand-based publisher/editor Jason Brice founded then named Silver Bullet Comicbooks.
During this period, the site made efforts to support retired comics professionals. In a Silver Bullet column called Past Masters, contributor Clifford Meth wrote about his efforts to support ailing comic book artist Dave Cockrum. As a result of his advocacy, Marvel Comics announced it would compensate Cockrum for his work in co-creating the X-Men.[1] In 2005, Silver Bullet partnered with Aardwolf Publishing to publish a benefit book in support of ailing comics writer/artist William Messner-Loebs. Silver Bullet provided free advertising and promotion of the project on their site.[2] Silver Bullet Comicbooks published the last issue of Phil Hall's Borderline Magazine online for free. Interviewer Rik Offenberger took his unpublished interviews from Borderline Magazine to Silver Bullet Comicbooks when after Borderline closed down and eventually served as the Senior Feature Editor.
Former Managing Editor Craig R. Johnson became associated with Dave Sim's controversial views on feminism when he stepped into a debate between Sim and the Friends of Lulu Board of Directors to defend freedom of expression in the comic book industry.[3]
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On January 14, 2008, the site was relaunched as Comics Bulletin, in order to avoid confusion with the comics retailer Silver Bullet Comics. Comics blogger Johanna Draper Carlson suggested the name-change as a result of pressure from the unrelated but same-named retailer, "...since SBC had a US trademark registration".[4][5]
In the same year, Jason Sacks took over from Keith Dallas as editor-in-chief for the site, and revamped the design and attitude. He eventually bought the site outright in 2011. The site debuted a podcast in 2011, called "Comics You Can Dance To", alongside a number of new columns. Writers for the site in 2015 included Kate Leth and Don McGregor.
Jason Sacks stepped away from Comics Bulletin in 2016; it was subsequently owned by Daniel Gehen.
In August 2021, Comics Bulletin was placed on hiatus.[6]
Regular featuresedit
"Leading Questions" by Mark Stack and Chase Magnett
"ICYMI - Small Press Comics Criticism and Whatnot" by Daniel Elkin
"Singles Going Steady", a weekly review roundup by Daniel Gehen and the site's contributors
As Silver Bullet Comic Books, the site has been the recipient of a number of awards and award nominations, including:
2004 Eagle Award nomination for "Favourite Comics E-Zine"[7]
2005 Eagle Award winner for "Favourite Comics-Related Website"[8]
2006 Eagle Award nomination for "Favourite Comics-Related Website"[9]
2006 Gibson Comic Awards nominated for "Favourite Web Related Material"[10]
Referencesedit
^Michael Dean (2004). . The Comics Journal. Archived from the original on September 27, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
^Jonah Weiland (February 17, 2005). "AARDWORLF TO PUBLISH BILL MESSNER-LOEBS BENEFIT BOOK". Comic Book Resources.
^Dave Sim (2007). "Craig R. Johnson defends Dave Sim". Dave Sim's blogandmail. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
^Johanna Draper Carlson (2007). "Johanna Draper Carlson claims comics retailer pressured Silver Bullet Comic Books to change its name". Comics Worth Reading. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
^Parkin, J.K. (2007). . Newsarama. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 26, 2008.
^. Comics Bulletin. 2021. Archived from the original on September 24, 2021. Retrieved September 24, 2021.
^. Eagle Awards. 2004. Archived from the original on November 28, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
^. Eagle Awards. 2005. Archived from the original on November 9, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
^. Eagle Awards. 2006. Archived from the original on October 13, 2007. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
^. 2006. Archived from the original on January 7, 2009. Retrieved January 24, 2008.
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This article has multiple issues Please help improve it or discuss these issues on the talk page Learn how and when to remove these template messages This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Comics Bulletin news newspapers books scholar JSTOR March 2015 Learn how and when to remove this template message This article contains content that is written like an advertisement Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view April 2023 Learn how and when to remove this template message Learn how and when to remove this template message Comics Bulletin was a daily website covering the American comic book industry Comics BulletinScreenshot of Comics Bulletin main page December 5 2011Type of siteComic bookAvailable inEnglishDissolvedAugust 2021Predecessor s Silver Bullet ComicsOwnerDaniel GehenCreated byJason BriceURLcomicsbulletin wbr comRegistrationYesLaunchedJanuary 2000 2000 01 Current statusInactive though archived Contents 1 History 1 1 Silver Bullet Comicbooks 1 2 Comics Bulletin 2 Regular features 3 Columnists 4 Awards 5 References 6 External linksHistory editSilver Bullet Comicbooks edit In January 2000 New Zealand based publisher editor Jason Brice founded then named Silver Bullet Comicbooks During this period the site made efforts to support retired comics professionals In a Silver Bullet column called Past Masters contributor Clifford Meth wrote about his efforts to support ailing comic book artist Dave Cockrum As a result of his advocacy Marvel Comics announced it would compensate Cockrum for his work in co creating the X Men 1 In 2005 Silver Bullet partnered with Aardwolf Publishing to publish a benefit book in support of ailing comics writer artist William Messner Loebs Silver Bullet provided free advertising and promotion of the project on their site 2 Silver Bullet Comicbooks published the last issue of Phil Hall s Borderline Magazine online for free Interviewer Rik Offenberger took his unpublished interviews from Borderline Magazine to Silver Bullet Comicbooks when after Borderline closed down and eventually served as the Senior Feature Editor Former Managing Editor Craig R Johnson became associated with Dave Sim s controversial views on feminism when he stepped into a debate between Sim and the Friends of Lulu Board of Directors to defend freedom of expression in the comic book industry 3 Comics Bulletin edit On January 14 2008 the site was relaunched as Comics Bulletin in order to avoid confusion with the comics retailer Silver Bullet Comics Comics blogger Johanna Draper Carlson suggested the name change as a result of pressure from the unrelated but same named retailer since SBC had a US trademark registration 4 5 In the same year Jason Sacks took over from Keith Dallas as editor in chief for the site and revamped the design and attitude He eventually bought the site outright in 2011 The site debuted a podcast in 2011 called Comics You Can Dance To alongside a number of new columns Writers for the site in 2015 included Kate Leth and Don McGregor Jason Sacks stepped away from Comics Bulletin in 2016 it was subsequently owned by Daniel Gehen In August 2021 Comics Bulletin was placed on hiatus 6 Regular features edit Leading Questions by Mark Stack and Chase Magnett ICYMI Small Press Comics Criticism and Whatnot by Daniel Elkin Singles Going Steady a weekly review roundup by Daniel Gehen and the site s contributors What Looks Good by Matt Spatola and Kyle Garret Comics Grind and Rewind by Zack Davisson Comics You Can Dance To the site s podcast hosted by Nathaniel MacDonald and Danny Djeljosevic The Squeaky Wheel by the pseudonymous kyrax2 Kate Or Die by Kate Leth Riding Shotgun by Don McGregor Killing Jokes by Steve Morris which explores the use of humor in comics Comicbook Biography by Rik Offenberger Fool Britannia by Regie Rigby Manifesto by Jason Sacks an editorial column Cool Art Bro by Michelle Six which looks at the role of art in bringing comics to life Busted Knuckles by Beau Smith Kryptonite Got You Down by Alison Stevenson a faux dating advice column for superheroesColumnists editDonna Barr Submission Engine Tom Brevoort Brevoort s History of Comics Rich Johnston All The Rage Tony Lee He s Only a Writer and It s More than Just a Comic Bill Messner Loebs Storytelling Clifford Meth Meth Addict Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray Two In The Chamber Bob Rozakis The Answer Man Buddy Scalera Hey Buddy Brandon Thomas Ambidextrous Marv Wolfman What Th Darren Schroeder Small Press Printed Matter John Hays Silver Soapbox Awards editAs Silver Bullet Comic Books the site has been the recipient of a number of awards and award nominations including 2004 Eagle Award nomination for Favourite Comics E Zine 7 2005 Eagle Award winner for Favourite Comics Related Website 8 2006 Eagle Award nomination for Favourite Comics Related Website 9 2006 Gibson Comic Awards nominated for Favourite Web Related Material 10 References edit Michael Dean 2004 Marvel Makes Dave Cockrum an Offer He Can t Refuse The Comics Journal Archived from the original on September 27 2007 Retrieved January 24 2008 Jonah Weiland February 17 2005 AARDWORLF TO PUBLISH BILL MESSNER LOEBS BENEFIT BOOK Comic Book Resources Dave Sim 2007 Craig R Johnson defends Dave Sim Dave Sim s blogandmail Retrieved January 26 2008 Johanna Draper Carlson 2007 Johanna Draper Carlson claims comics retailer pressured Silver Bullet Comic Books to change its name Comics Worth Reading Archived from the original on January 19 2013 Retrieved January 26 2008 Parkin J K 2007 Comics retailer and Silver Bullet Comic Books go head to head Newsarama Archived from the original on July 19 2011 Retrieved January 26 2008 Main Page Comics Bulletin 2021 Archived from the original on September 24 2021 Retrieved September 24 2021 The Eagle Awards Results 2005 Eagle Awards 2004 Archived from the original on November 28 2007 Retrieved January 24 2008 The Eagle Awards Results 2005 Eagle Awards 2005 Archived from the original on November 9 2007 Retrieved January 24 2008 The Eagle Awards Results 2006 Eagle Awards 2006 Archived from the original on October 13 2007 Retrieved January 24 2008 Gibson Comic Awards 2006 Archived from the original on January 7 2009 Retrieved January 24 2008 External links editComics Bulletin official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Comics Bulletin amp oldid 1212245574, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
