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Mike Gagnon is a freelance writer and professional author living in Ontario, Canada. Mike has had several books published on various topics. He is currently writing freelance magazine articles. When not working on his paying writing work Mike is devoting

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Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels The original comic shop concept: 1 of 1
Today's comic fans hear the term comic shop and it could only mean one thing; your local comic book and hobby specialty store. So when reading the title "The Original Comic Shop" readers will assume that this is some sort of article about the dawn of the direct sales market. Those readers would be wrong. This article is goin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels The problems with the new generation of comic book creators: 1 of 1
This article is going to take a close look at one of the biggest, unaddressed problems in the comic book industry today: The new generation of creators. I'm not here saying all artists are spoiled and I hate all writers, in fact the opposite is true. I have no problems with real artists and writers. My problem lies with thos... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Company profile: Atlas/Seaboard Comics: 1 of 1
The roots of the company now known as Atlas/Seaboard Comics can be seen as far back the summer of 1968. That was when Marvel Comics founder Martin Goodman sold Marvel to a company called Cadence Inc. Goodman stayed on as publisher until he chose to retire in 1972. The summer of 1974 brought a big surprise to the comic indust... More..
Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels Comic book reviews: Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey: 1 of 1
Furious Fist of the Drunken Monkey is an assortment of one-shots and mini-series created by North Carolina comic creator Rich Stahnke. The stories center around an alcoholic ape-man named Chip and his talking frog companion Al. Furious Fist was published by Imperium Comics for two issues, before Stahnke self-published the on... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Canada's endangered beetle quandry: 1 of 1
Survival of an endangered beetle should be the government's responsibility, according to land owners in Scone. Scone is home to the Scone Dam, which is one of the oldest hydro electric generating facilities in Canada. The dam was founded in 1850 and began generating power in 1890. Today the dam still generates eco-friendly e... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Mart Nodell: 1 of 1
Born on November 15th 1915 in Philadelphia, Mart Nodell discovered an immense love for art at an early age, and when old enough would study at fine art schools in New York and Chicago. In his adult life Mart became a writer and illustrator for All-American Comics. It was there that he created the legendary comic character Th... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Bums (2006): 1 of 1
Director: Brett M. Butler, Jason G. Butler Written by: Brett M. Butler Starring: Brett M. Butler, Jason G. Butler, Tessa Sproule, Tammy Gerus, Karen Suzuki, Running Time: 75 minutes Genre: Comedy The dynamic indie team-up of the Butler Brothers continues to turn-out top quality independent comedy films. In "Bums" the pair te... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Don Ho: 1 of 1
Although he had several classic love songs, Don Ho would gain his recognition as a timeless crooner with a funny little ditty called "Tiny Bubbles". The song would take the singer by surprise because of its instant popularity, catapulting his career into the mainstream music scene of the early 1970s. Don was originally an at... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Valentine's Day gifts for your pet: 1 of 1
You've gotten the flowers, the chocolates and the wine all ready for the love of your life on Valentine's. What did you forget? As you look around your home your gaze meets the sad lonesome eyes of one of the greatest friends you've ever had. Your pet. You didn't think of getting anything for your pet on Valentine's and the ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Recreational & Youth Logan Peat wins dream spot on "Drop In": 1 of 1
Leith, Ontario area teen Logan Peat will be appearing in the 2008 season of professional mountain bike tour and television show, Drop In. Peat won the spot in the North American tour through an open contest held by the Outdoor Life Network television channel and extreme sports website www.rip.tv. "Wow! This is a dream come t... More..