Hello loyal readers. I had a great time last weekend at the Chicago Comics and Entertainment Expo, also known as C2E2. I met a lot of great creators and had many books signed. I cosplayed with a friend as Heroes for Hire. It was a great experience. Of course, it would not be a true convention for me if I didn’t buy a ton of books, which I did. I purchased around 117 comics, with most of them coming from the quarter and dollar bins. Here are the two most recent articles, I hope you all enjoy.


Collected Editions and Graphic Novels Introduction
Physical copies of comic book styled stories go beyond individual issues. This serves as a brief introduction.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65011.asp

Convention Tips for First Timers
Here are tips for first time convention attendees to handle that first weekend with less stress.
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art65303.asp


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Eugene Bradford
Manga/Comics Editor
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