Published Tuesdays, Augie discusses current news in the comics industry and reviews recently published comics. PIPELINE is also the longest currently running online comics column in existence.
RECENT COLUMNS
Tue, June 30th
Augie discovers a great series for you business action adrenaline junkies: "Largo Winch." Combining the best of action sequences and boardroom disputes, this is one to look for. Also, more lessons learned from The Purge of 2009.
Tue, June 23rd
Life changes us all. This week, Augie begins what was once an Unthinkable Task: purging his comic collection. Why? How? Also, what's going on at Wizard now? And did "Clock Maker" beat "Wednesday Comics" to the punch by six years?
Tue, June 16th
"Captain America" #600 is all the rage this week, and Augie shares his opinions on Marvel's latest big media event. Does it live up to the hype? Also this week, Augie reviews Frank Cho's new art book, "Apes and Babes."
Tue, June 9th
Pipeline is 12 years old this week, which is also roughly when "Quantum and Woody" came to life. In a dual celebration, Augie re-read the series and reports back on a superhero odd couple that remains sorely missed.
Tue, June 2nd
IDW and writer/artist Darwyn Cooke's long-awaited graphic adaptation of Richard Stark's first 'Parker' novel will be out next month. "The Hunter" is comic book noir at its finest, and Augie has your first review of it.
Tue, May 26th
Augie took advantage of the just-finished long holiday weekend to indulge in a very special Pipeline Project: Can digital comics be read on a TV screen? Check out how he did it, and how well it worked.
Tue, May 19th
Superboy is back, following a big event crossover! And he's getting his own series? Well, that's how it happened in 1994, at least, as Augie takes a look at the Karl Kesel/Tom Grummett series in this week's Pipeline.
Tue, May 12th
In this week's thrill-packed edition of PIPELINE, Augie answers your Tweets, ponders what changes digital comics might bring to the medium, and discusses other parts of the comics world. It's a little of this, a little of that this week.
Tue, May 5th
Augie returns to 2000 for "Gatecrasher," Black Bull's humorous teenage sci fi action/adventure story with a pretty solid pedigree. Also, an extensive look at Eric Wight's new book, "Frankie Pickle."
Tue, April 28th
Augie flies back to 2000 this week, for a look at Kurt Busiek and Stuart Immonen's "Shockrockets" mini-series. Busiek used an interesting storytelling method for the book, and Immonen's artwork simply shines.
Tue, April 21st
If comic books were to eschew the direct market to go the route of digital distribution, where would that leave today's burgeoning cover artist industry? What might replace them? Would comic book packaging simplify itself?
Tue, April 14th
Deadpool has starred in at least three ongoing series at this point, but Augie's looking back at the first one, by Joe Kelly and Ed McGuinness. 12 years later, the humor holds up and the character is just as compelling.
Tue, April 7th
Sure, he writes "The Incredibles" and "Irredeemable" today, but 12 years ago Mark Waid toiled in the coal mines writing "Ka-Zar" for Marvel Comics. Guess what? It's a hidden gem. Augie extols its virtues this week.
Tue, March 31st
20 years after the fact, Augie finally reviews John Byrne's initial eight issue run on "The Sensational She-Hulk." Breaking the fourth wall was never more fun, but can a fondly remembered comic book from 1989 hold up in 2009?
Tue, March 24th
Pipeline looks ahead with an early review of Dynamite's take on "Sherlock Holmes." And if you liked the "Fearful Symmetry" chapter of "Watchmen," Augie has a French comic you might want to take a look at - "Nogegon." UPDATED
Tue, March 17th
Augie follows up last week's "tradewaiting" advice with a column devoted to the Local Comic Shop, musing upon its role in the comic book world of today and how the brick and mortar mainstay might need to change in a more digital future.
Tue, March 10th
This week, Augie avoids any discussion about that movie and instead offers up tips for waiting for the trade and saving money at the same time. Also, the Pipeline Podcast is healthier than ever. Click through to find out why!
Tue, March 3rd
Three years in the making, Augie reviews "Ultimate Wolverine vs. Hulk" #3 (Finally!). Plus, what happened to the animals that miss Noah's Ark? And then what happens if Diamond Distribution itself collapses tomorrow?
Tue, February 24th
Marvel's doing it. NBM is still doing it. Devil's Due is giving it a go. First Second runs with it. French comics are the new black, but Augie still isn't happy with them. What more can he ask for? Read this week's Pipeline to find out!
Tue, February 17th
It's the smaller companies that put out the most interesting books. And the most recent "Previews" proves it. Plus, a review of Victorian England mystery series "Green Manor," from one of those smaller companies.
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