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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

The Irredeemable Ant-Man VS AvX

Tue, May 14th, 2013

This week, it's a pair of blasts from the past as Augie dives into his growing digital comics collection and comes up with Robert Kirkman's "Irredeemable Ant-Man" and the opening chapter of Marvel's "AvX."

Reviewing "Iron Man 3"

Tue, May 7th, 2013

Augie saw "Iron Man 3" and rather enjoyed himself; as a roller coaster movie, it's a fun ride. Also, some thoughts on 3D and movie trailers, the future of the franchise and more.

John Byrne's "Superman" #1 Revisited

Tue, April 30th, 2013

25 years ago, John Byrne rebooted Superman. Today, Augie reviews "Superman" #1 and looks at the generational differences in comics storytelling. Plus, how Apple is like CCI, why "Jupiter’s Legacy" is unreadable, and more.

Making Comics 'Special' Again

Tue, April 23rd, 2013

Augie looks back on the first issue of Chris Claremont's "X-Men Forever!" Plus, how can we make comics "special" again, where is Frank Miller's "300" sequel and more!

The "Saga" of Digital Comics

Tue, April 16th, 2013

Augie looks at the week in "Saga" news to see where the competition was, how digital comics work and who made sense of it all. And then, remember "Mayhem"? Or WizardWorld NJ?

All Things Digital Comics

Tue, April 9th, 2013

Augie appreciates the scale of Marcos Martin's art in "The Private Eye," asks if we have too many comics or not enough and wonders if digital comics will breed a new kind of fan.

"Five Weapons," WonderCon & Second Printings

Tue, April 2nd, 2013

Augie hits the highlights of WonderCon 2013, checks in on Jimmie Robinson's "Five Weapons" #2, and looks back at some Image second printing predictions from December.

Contemplating Quantum & Woody, Marvelman and John Stewart

Tue, March 26th, 2013

It was the opposite of a slow news week, so Augie covers the highlights, including DC's hiring and retention practices, Marvel's Marvelman (lack of) plans, Quantum and Woody's return and more.

Are DRM-Free Digital Comics The Way of the Future?

Tue, March 19th, 2013

Augie wonders if last week's comic site outages portend a future of DRM-free comics. Also, Sean Wang's "Runners" makes a return via Kickstarter, and the end result is even better than the first book.

Free Marvel Comics & Stokoe's "Orc Stain"

Tue, March 12th, 2013

Augie recaps the weekend's Marvel/ComiXology free comics meltdown with a trip down memory lane, catches up on James Stokoe's wonderful "Orc Stain" and takes a quick look at the week in comic news.

Augie's Comics Advice, Purges and the Future of Cons

Tue, March 5th, 2013

Augie dishes out career advice to comic creators, shares his plan for when he runs DC, discusses the topic of streaming conventions and purges nearly a thousand comics from his collection.

Ellis' "Secret Avengers" and Liefeld Deadpools TMNT

Tue, February 26th, 2013

Augie looks at Warren Ellis' recently-collected "Secret Avengers" run and loves the mix of stories and artists. Plus, digital "Previews," lettering in "Saga," a Rob Liefeld TMNT/Deadpool mashup and lots more!

Terry Dodson Has A "Muse"

Tue, February 19th, 2013

Terry Dodson's "Muse" finally reaches American shores from France, and Augie has an early review of this beautiful full-size book. Also, an early look at Moebius' fill-in work in the "XIII" series from Cinebook.

The Perils of Being a Non-Comic Book-Loving Lawyer

Tue, February 12th, 2013

Augie notices an unfortunate pattern in the pages of Garth Ennis' new series, "Red Team" #1. Also, a deposition shows lawyers having a hard time dealing with comics, comics will break your heart, bounding asterisks, and more.

"Spirou and Fantasio" & Angoulême News

Tue, February 5th, 2013

Pipeline goes to France, with a review of "Spirou and Fantasio In New York' and news out of the comics festival in Angoulême. How much longer do we have to wait for digital Franco-Belgian comics?

The (1991) Return of Alan Davis

Tue, January 29th, 2013

Augie looks at Alan Davis' 1991 return to "Excalibur," dubbing it the "most professional fan-fic of all time." Plus, more links about French comics, digital comics and revisiting 2012 predictions

Augie's Crazy Franco-Belgian Comics Scheme

Tue, January 22nd, 2013

Augie reviews "Orbital," a science-fiction series out of France, while pondering a new method of learning the French language. Plus, a tool in Manga Studio Debut 4 that changes everything.

A Farewell to the CBG

Tue, January 15th, 2013

Augie gives his eulogy to The Comics Buyer's Guide, his entry point into the world of comics journalist. And an old comic strip friend,"Baby Blues," releases a book celebrating 20 years!

2012 Reviews and Upcoming Image Goodness

Tue, January 8th, 2013

Augie looks back at his reviews from 2012, and ahead with reviews for six of Image's releases this week. Plus, a trip around the web for news of French comics and unpublished works.

T'was the Season for "Li'l Santa"

Wed, January 2nd, 2013

Was 2012 the year of the creator? Or are we still working towards that? Will Franco-Belgian comics go digital in North America? And what can Santa Claus teach us about storytelling and S-curves?

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