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"America's Most Beloved Comic-Book Writer & Columnist"
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TONY'S ONLINE TIPS
for Tuesday, May 13, 2008
What's that, Lassie? Tony's in the well?
Friend of the column Lassie is here - via the above Mother Goose and Grimm strip from April 28 of this year - to let you know that there's no actual TOT today. Sigh.
The bad news factor is that I was down with some sort of bug all weekend. The good news factor is that, when I was able to do some writing, what I had to write were an outline and selling points for a book. The even better news is that the folks who requested the outline and selling points from me are confident that they can sell the powers that be on my writing and their publishing my book. I apologize for being so cryptic. As soon as I can tell you more about this book, I will. Word to the collie.
This book is not the collection of Isabella columns, cartoons, and other writings I've mentioned in past TOTs. That's an entirely different project I'm putting together in between my paying gigs. But it's coming along and I should have some further information to share with you soon.
In other news...
Look for new Tony Polls questions today. I'm writing this before I write those questions, so I can't tell you what they are, but I can tell you that you can vote on them at:
www.worldfamouscomics.com/tony/poll
Thanks for spending a part of your day with me. I'll be back tomorrow with more stuff.
Tony Isabella
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THE "TONY" SCALE
ZERO: Burn your money before buying any comic receiving this rating. It doesn't *necessarily* mean there's absolutely nothing of value here - though it *could* - but whatever value it might possess shrinks into insignificance before its overall awfulness.
ONE: Buy something else. Maybe I found something which wasn't completely dreadful in the item, but not enough for me to recommend it when there are better comics available. I only want what's best for you, my children.
TWO: Basic judgment call. I found some value, but not enough to recommend it. My review should give you enough info to decide if you want to take a chance on it. Are you feeling lucky today, punk? Well, are you?
THREE: This denotes something I find perfectly respectable. There are better books out there, but I wouldn't regret buying this item. Based on my review, you should be able to determine if it's of interest to you. Let the Force guide you.
FOUR: I recommend anything earning this rating. Unless you don't like the genre, subject matter, or past work of the creators, I believe you'll enjoy this item. Isn't it uncanny how I can look right into your soul that way?
FIVE: Anything getting this rating is among the best comicdom has to offer. You should buy/read this, even if the genre/subject matter doesn't appeal to you. It's for your own good. Me, I live for comics and books this good...but not in a pathetic "Comic-Book Guy" sort of way.
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