An Introduction Is In Order

WELCOME ONE AND ALL TO THE COMIC BOOK CONFIDENTIAL COLUMN

BY ANTHONY ZICARI

Hello everyone and welcome to Comic Book Confidential!  This is the first installment of my monthly column, and I thought before jumping right in and hitting you all with the proverbial kitchen sink right off the bat, that I’d take a moment to tell you a little bit about what will be taking place here monthly.

To begin with, first and foremost this column will deal specifically with, you guessed it Comic Books!  Everything about and within the industry is fair game and will be covered from the major companies/players to the smaller press and independents, from the history of comic books, to what goes into the creation of a comic book and everything in between. In addition, from time to time other aspects of pop culture will be covered as well.  I’ll be discussing movies and television shows directly related to the comic book industry, toys, and even anime and manga.  The sky is truly the limit.

I can promise you that there will be something for everyone.  This column will always be changing and evolving.  Think of it as a virtual comic book buffet, complete with a pop culture smorgasbord.

Now, I can’t promise that we will always agree and see eye to eye on everything.  But that’s what makes this column unique and different.  It’s just as much yours as it is mine, and I want you (the readers) to be involved.  If there’s something you’re interested in or would like to learn more about, then ask and I’ll do my best to write about it and if need be I’ll even seek out and secure the answers for you.  If there is something you agree/disagree with then please speak up, and let me know.  Don’t be afraid; let your collective voices be heard!

No matter what your thoughts or views, there is one thing that we all share that cannot be disputed, and that is a love for a truly original and pure art form. Comic Books are awe inspiring, escapism in all their beautiful four color glory.  In an instant you can be transported to the future aboard a space ship, travel back in time to the old west, or don a cape and cowl and save the city.  If you’re reading this then you know exactly what I mean.

I hope that all of you are as excited about this endeavor as I am.  The comic book industry contains a rich and varied tapestry of a history, one that I plan on unraveling piece by piece each month.  We will travel together, from the past, to the present and into the future.  My goal is to share my knowledge and opinions with all of you, and interact with others who are as inspired as I am by the Comic Book industry.

Everyone’s invited.  So, come on in, look around and take a seat.  Just be sure to buckle up, your in for one wild ride, and I promise you won’t be disappointed.

Once again, welcome to COMIC BOOK CONFIDENTIAL!