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TONY'S ONLINE TIPS
for Tuesday, June 3, 2008
It's big and it's terrible!
Those words mean I'm taking a day off from writing TOT. The main reason is because I need to write my "Tony's Tips" column for the print edition of Comics Buyer's Guide, but there are a few other reasons as well.
I'm considering a contract for a hardcover book on comics that I want to write. But it's a contract with several serious problems and I'm trying to figure out the best way to convince the publisher that the changes I require are just as good for him as they are for me. Well, okay, maybe not just as good, but they would make it possible for me to sign the contract and write a book in which we could take considerable pride. It's a time-consuming process, but it's a necessary one.
Then there's the sad fact that the "Tip The Tipster" account is running low. I've enough reader donations to pay for eight more full-length columns. After that, TOT will go on hiatus until more funds are available. If you enjoy reading this column every Monday through Friday, now would be a wonderful time to click on the "Tip The Tipster" link and show your appreciation.
In the meantime...
This week's new Tony Polls questions have been posted for your entertainment. The Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films has announced the nominations for its 34th Annual Saturn Awards, which will be given out on June 24. This time out, we're asking you to vote on the eight Saturn Awards categories that honor television actors, actresses, and series.
You can make your choices 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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