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Creator Interviews:
Good and Evil: An Interview with Mark Waid
Comics legend Mark Waid discusses his ongoing Irredeemable series, his incredible body of past comics work, and what’s in store next. By John Hogan

The Art of Ball Peen Hammer: George O’Connor
One of the most buzzed-about books of the fall, Ball Peen Hammer also contains some of the most stylized artwork. We talked to George about how he came to work on this powerful new book. By John Hogan

Behind Forty-Five: A Talk with Andi Ewington
An ambitious project from writer Andi Ewington brings together the work of 45 different artists in one book. Here, the author discusses the scope of this huge project. By John Hogan

Coming Soon
Check out all the cool new graphic novels and manga headed your way in the coming weeks.

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What Ever Happened to Copyediting?
Another New York Event
A Little Bit Me and a Little Bit...Everybody Else
Two Authors, One Great Bookstore, and GNR

Feature Stories:
New Special Feature: The Good Neighbors, Book Two: Kith
Get a sneak preview of Holly Black’s newest book, Kith, the second volume in the bestselling The Good Neighbors series! And stay tuned for an interview with Holly that will be posted soon!

Op-Ed: A Universal Language
Young-adult librarian Lisa Elliott has tried to bring more Spanish-language graphic novels to her library. But it’s not so simple. With a lack of resources, ordering help, and distribution, she’s been thwarted several times in her attempts to serve her patrons better. Here’s her first-hand account of her experiences. By Lisa Elliott

New York Anime Festival: Does This Look Familiar?
New York Anime Festival 2009 took place recently, and on top of all the anime discussion came tons of news about new manga and comics properties. Here’s a look at what was announced over the weekend. By Brigid Alverson

Behind the Scenes with Bob Almond Talking About the Inkwell Awards
An inker with nearly two decades of experience in the job, Bob Almond officially began the Inkwell Awards in January of 2008. We talked with him about his history with comics and his work in the field.

Roundtable: 'Rounding' Out the School Library Tour
Our tour through the graphic-novel programs of school libraries finishes here, with a discussion involving high-school librarians talking about the problems they face, the solutions they’ve uncovered, and the issues they’ve successfully dealt with.

Fiction Reviews:
Irredeemable by Mark Waid and Peter Krause
What happens when the most powerful hero on earth goes rogue and becomes its greatest killing machine? Mark Waid examines the life of a new villain and the heroic ones who try to stand against him in his new series. Reviewed by John Hogan

The Color of Heaven by Kim Dong Hwa
The final volume of Kim Dong Hwa's Colors Trilogy brings the beautiful Ewha's coming-of-age tale to its logical --- and satisfying --- close. Reviewed by Casey Brienza

Outlaw: The Legend of Robin Hood by Tony Lee, Sam Hart and Artur Fujita
When he gets word that his father was murdered, Robin of Loxley returns to Nottingham from the Crusades, where he and his followers must become outlaws in Sherwood Forest in order to undo the corruption of the local sheriff. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

Nonfiction Reviews:
A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge by Josh Neufeld
Four years after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, Josh Neufeld documents the struggles and true tales of survival of seven very real people who have found their way after the storm's wave of destruction. Reviewed by John Hogan

Logicomix by Apostolos Doxiadis and Christos Papadimitriou
The joint ventures of logic and mathematics, as seen through the lens of Bertrand Russell's life, makes for fascinating reading...and quite a bit worth thinking about. Reviewed by John Hogan

Teen Reviews:
Il Gatto Sul G, Vol. 3 by Tooko Miyagi
Riya, a young violinist, has two different personalities. He has to overcome his father's abuse and learn to like himself, no matter how difficult it may seem. Reviewed by Danica Davidson

Takeru: Opera Susanoh: Sword of the Devil, Vol. 1-2 by Kazuki Nakashima and Karakara Kemuri
Three men named Takeru take center stage in a pitched swords-and-spells struggle for the sovereignty of the island nations of Oyashima. Reviewed by Casey Brienza

Crogan's Vengeance by Chris Schweizer
Crogan's quick wit and sharp tongue put him on the wrong side of his ship's captain, but when rogue pirates take over his ship, Crogan finds that his skills are needed to save his crewmates, himself, and the pirate code of justice. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

Kids Reviews:
Little Mouse Gets Ready by Jeff Smith
Jeff Smith, creator of the Bone series, gives us another comic book perfect for the youngest readers. Reviewed by John Hogan

Road to Revolution! by Stan Mack and Susan Champlin
Nick, an orphan and pickpocket, and Penny, the daughter of a tavern owner, find themselves caught up in politics, war, and espionage when the residents of Boston decide to fight back against the British government in 1775. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

The Storm in the Barn by Matt Phelan
Eleven-year-old Jack's life is as bleak as the dust fields which used to be his family's farm, but when a mysterious figure appears in an abandoned barn, Jack finds an adventure he may not be prepared for. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith