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, November 18th
Pipeline has been around for 11 years (and nearly 600 columns!), but has never reviewed a mug -- until now! Also, how will rising comic costs affect Augie's comic book reading habits, and what's the deal with "Spawn?"
Tue, November 11th
In this week's PIPELINE, Augie talks about what "Wall-E" can teach us about comics and what makes it unique in the Pixar pantheon. Plus, Rob Liefeld's original "Youngblood" story is back, rescripted. What does Joe Casey add?
Tue, November 4th
Augie digs into the Marvel archives and finally reads Frank Miller's "Daredevil." He covers everything from Murdock's frightening romantic actions to Will Eisner's influence to an attempt at a belated No-Prize regarding Elektra's sais.
Tue, October 28th
In this week's column, our newly minted and sleep-deprived dad, Augie, looks back at his first comic shop, his weekly purchase list from nine years ago, and the top 10 new collected editions that were released last week.
Tue, October 21st
In this week's PIPELINE, Augie has a special Omnibus announcement from Marvel, thoughts on what would be needed in a theoretical comics auction site, and two other ideas for the comics industry to make money off of.
Tue, October 14th
In a rather eventful column, Augie introduces the newest addition to the Pipeline family, proposes a new idea for a "Modern Masters" series, looks at the latest issue of "Previews," and runs down a list of Comic Fives.
Tue, October 7th
Augie reviews a Green Arrow classic and then proceeds to cut his way through the front half of the latest "Previews" catalog to see if cover prices have gone up,as he once suggested they would in December in today's PIPELINE!
Tue, September 30th
Will IDW's presidential comics turn the tide of the election? Are they worth your time? Augie has your first look. Also, as a point of thematic balance, a review of the original "Slapstick" mini-series. All this and more in PIPELINE!
Tue, September 23rd
Augie goes back a decade in comics to find "Siren," by J Torres and Tim Levins of "Family Dynamic" fame. Does it hold up today? Also, "Steve Niles' Strange Cases" wraps and Pipeline mourns the end. Plus, a busy week of podcasting!
Tue, September 16th
In this week's Pipeline, Augie gives you an in-depth guided tour of his new bookcase, filled to the brim with trades, hardcovers, and memories. Also, a look at the state of comic book movies twenty years ago. Very little has changed.
Tue, September 9th
Augie has a sneak peak review of the new Stephen King-inspired mini-series, 'The Stand: Captain Trips' #1. Plus, what happens when tech podcasters blow off comics? And what's so different about 'Invincible''s coloring?
Wed, September 3rd
Augie pays his respect to hard-working webcomics wonders, shares some early "Noble Causes" artwork, looks at the new releases of nine years ago, and much more in this week's all-new PIPELINE.
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.
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