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, August 26th
This week in Pipeline: Augie ponders the role of a comics critic in a creator's life while offering lettering criticism along the way. Also, play a game of "Guess the Artist," Marvel comics from the mid-90s, and plenty more!
Tue, August 19th
Robert Kirkman speaks on creator and industry issues, and Augie finds historical precedents. How do you handle "Previews" and spoilers? Why is "The Starman Omnibus" poorly timed? Plus, more comics from a decade ago!
Tue, August 12th
This week in the Pipeline: Larry Young takes you for a ride down a "Black Diamond," James Robinson makes Starman come alive, and last but not least, reader suggestions for future editions of TwoMorrows' "Modern Masters."
Tue, August 5th
Is it time for a Comic-Con International Keynote? Will the convention shrink naturally next summer? Augie offers his thoughts on the topic, plus: a look at the art of "The Starman Omnibus," comics of a decade ago, and comic book shrinkage.
Tue, July 29th
Augie has some thoughts on the news of Comic-Con's weekend. Will Devil's Due line of Eurocomics translate better than DC's? Plus: artists he'd like to see get the Modern Masters" treatment and more oddities of '90s comics.
Tue, July 22nd
If you're going to San Diego, Augie has a prediction for what you might hear on the Image panel, and a list of places to boycott. Also, 'Mini-Marvels' gets a new collection, Batman has a new movie, and everything old is new again.
Tue, July 15th
Pipeline looks at the new Jeph Loeb/Tim Sale collaboration, 'Captain America White' #0. Also: Augie missed the latest podcasting convention panel, but answers the questions, anyway. When will comic prices rise again? 'Star Trek' comics on DVD? And more
Tue, July 8th
Imagining Absolute editions, being the fly on the wall, invading Japan by land in World War II, collecting sketches in Pittsburgh, recommending interesting podcasts. It's a busy week with a jam-packed edition of Pipeline.
Tue, July 1st
Augie takes a look at 15 years worth of comics and finds some interesting numbers as well as a couple of forgotten series. Also, Adam Warren's 'Empowered' grows as a series, a quick lettering digression and a little bit more!
Tue, June 24th
Is DC seeing an exodus? Which comic industry wall would you like to have been a fly on? Are the Harveys a bad example of crowdsourcing? Plus, "Flight Explorer" and an art book by Ladronn. That and more from Augie De Blieck Jr. this week.
Tue, June 17th
Augie likes what he sees in Millar & McNiven's “Wolverine.” Plus, what's going on with Chuck Dixon? What is with TokyoPop's new publishing format? How is DC Comics like Yahoo? And what is Valiant's marketing misstep. And a ton more.
Tue, June 10th
Augie is playing catch up on his comic reading. That includes the overlooked “Cemetery Blues,” but also bigger releases like “Amazing Spider-Man,” “Trinity” and “Robin/Spoiler.” It's a dozen comics reviewed in one column.
Tue, June 3rd
Augie looks at comic publishing today in light of last week's TokyoPop contract controversy. He also reviews Dave Sim's "Judenhass," Grant Morrison's "Final Crisis" #1 and finds the parent of the year amidst reviews of baby car seats.
Wed, May 28th
Augie talks about the high prices of comics and what they might mean for the future. Is it a natural cycle? Could a radical shift in publishing formats result? Also, a review of "Studio Space" and possible Sentry plot lines for "Avengers" fans.
Tue, May 20th
Marvel goes French! Augie takes a look at Marvel's first Soleil translation, "Sky Doll," to see what European comics can look like in an American format. Also, quick looks at three of this week's releases, and a glimpse into the art of Todd Nauck.
Tue, May 13th
It's an all-review PIPELINE, as Augie tackles Dave Sim's "Glamourpuss," Omaha Perez's "Holmes," a pair of "Secret Invasion" books and a surprise hit from an unexpected corner of Marvel Comics in Tom DeFalco's "American Dream."
Tue, May 6th
Augie saw the big "Iron Man" movie this weekend and shares his movie-going experience with you. Also: a major announcement, a look at the revitalized "Robin" series and free comics that you can win!
Tue, April 29th
Augie De Blieck Jr. wraps up his coverage of New York Comic Con 2008 with lots of pictures and stories of Kids Day, Fanboy Funk, Empty Con Floors and Japanese Pop Culture, all in this week's edition of PIPELINE.
Tue, April 22nd
Augie attended the New York Comic Con over the weekend and files the first part of his report. Read about the crowds, the creators, local con theory, and more. Plus, read the show notes for last week's missing podcast.
Tue, April 15th
Augie runs down some interesting panels coming up at this week's New York Comic-Con, looks at some original art with a baseball theme from Todd Nauck, runs though last week's top releases including "The Walking Dead" and more.
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