Top Document: [rec.arts.comics] REVIEWS FAQ: Technical Guide Previous Document: Crossposting Criteria Next Document: Credits See reader questions & answers on this topic! - Help others by sharing your knowledge Here are some examples following the usual formats for the reviews. Followups are set to the most appropriate rac.* newsgroup; you can add other appropriate newsgroups as needed. ACTION FIGURES: Subject: REVIEW: Spawn action figure series Item: Spawn action figure line Also to: rec.arts.comics.other-media, rec.toys.action-figures, alt.comics.image Follows: rec.arts.comics.other-media Include: Names of figures, manufacturer. Size of figures, accessories included. Packaging, cost, etc. BIOGRAPHIES: Subject: REVIEW: COMIC BOOK HEROES, by John Jones Item: Comic Book Heroes quasi-biography Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc, rec.arts.books.reviews (mod), rec.arts.books Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc Include: TITLE by author. Publisher, publisher address. Online publisher contact info (if any). Whether it has photos, illustrations, index, maps, notes, etc. Number of pages, $cost and binding. ISBN number. etc. CARTOONS: Subject: REVIEW: X:TAS Dark Phoenix Saga Item: X-Men Dark Phoenix Saga (Cartoon Version) Also to: rec.arts.comics.other-media, rec.arts.animation, rec.arts.tv Follows: rec.arts.comics.other-media Include: Title, network/studio, airing time, video cost, voices, etc. COMICS (SINGLE-ISSUE): Subject: PREVIEW: Marvel's Star Trek Comics Item: Star Trek comic book Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc, rec.arts.startrek.reviews (mod) rec.arts.startrek.misc Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc Include: Title, issue number, publisher, writers, artists, colorists, editors, cost, pages, etc. COMICS (ARC/MINISERIES): Subject: REVIEW: STAR WARS DARK FORCES #1-4, by Marcus et al Item: Star Wars miniseries Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc, rec.arts.sf.starwars.misc, rec.arts.sf.reviews (mod) Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc Include: TITLE, number of issues, publisher, writers, artists, colorists, editors, cost, pages, etc. COMICS (STRIP): Subject: REVIEW: Mr. Boffo Item: Mr. Boffo daily strip Also to: rec.arts.comics.strips Follows: rec.arts.comics.strips Include: Title, writers, artists. Publisher/syndicate, frequency of publication (daily/Sunday), etc. COMICS (WEB): Subject: REVIEW: Pat's Web Cartoon Item: Pat's Web Cartoon Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc Include: Title, writers, artists. Site location. Size of comic. How often it changes, etc. COMPILATIONS: Subject: REVIEW: BLOOM COUNTY: BABYLON, by Berke Breathed Item: Bloom County: Babylon trade paperback Also to: rec.arts.comics.strips, rec.arts.books.reviews (mod), rec.arts.books Follows: rec.arts.comics.strips Include: TITLE by author. Publisher, publisher address. Online publisher contact info (if any). Whether it has photos, illustrations, index, maps, notes, etc. Number of pages, $cost and binding. ISBN number. etc. CONVENTIONS: Subject: REVIEW: Wizard World Chicago Comicon Item: Chicago Comics Convention Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc, alt.comics.fandom Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc, alt.comics.fandom Include: Convention name, contact addresses and phone numbers, place time and dates of event, daily/weekend pass rates, events usually included. Available lodging and cost, available parking and cost, availability of food, usual attendence figures, etc. CREATIVES: Subject: REVIEW: LNH #6: Creative Critiques Item: LNH rac.creative issues Also to: rec.arts.comics.creative Follows: rec.arts.comics.creative Include: Title, writer, frequency of net.issues, archive location, etc. FANFICS: Subject: REVIEW: Heroes Re-Reborn Item: alt.comics.fan-fiction stories Also to: alt.comics.fan-fiction, rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe Follows: alt.comics.fan-fiction Include: Title, writer, frequency of net.issues, number of chapters. Archive location, etc. MAGAZINES: Subject: REVIEW: WIZARD Magazine Item: WIZARD: The Guide to Comics Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc Include: Title, publisher, editors, size, single/yearly issue costs, subscription info, usual columns/features, reliability, etc. MAILING LISTS: Subject: REVIEW: STRIPE Mailing List Item: Stripe Mailing list Also to: rec.arts.comics.marvel.xbooks, news.groups.reviews Follows: rec.arts.comics.marvel.xbooks Include: Name of list, request address, submission address, listowner. Average traffic daily, approximate number of subscribers. Web address, etc. MANGA: Subject: REVIEW: Oh My Goddess! Special Item: Oh My Goddess! manga comic Also to: rec.arts.manga Follows: rec.arts.manga Include: Title, issue number, publisher, writers, artists, colorists, editors, cost, pages, etc. MOVIES: Subject: REVIEW: BATMAN AND ROBIN (1997) Item: Batman and Robin movie Also to: rec.arts.comics.other-media, rec.arts.movies.reviews (mod), rec.arts.movies.current-films Follows: rec.arts.comics.other-media Include: TITLE, (year), MPAA rating, studio, running time, actors, directors, writers, video cost, etc. NOVELS: Subject: REVIEW: WHAT SAVAGE BEAST, by Peter A. David Item: Hulk novel Also to: rec.arts.comics.other-media, rec.arts.comics.marvel.universe, rec.arts.books.reviews (mod), rec.arts.books, rec.arts.sf.reviews (mod), alt.fan.peter-david Follows: rec.arts.comics.other-media, alt.fan.peter-david Include: TITLE by author. Publisher, publisher address. Online publisher contact info (if any). Whether it has photos, illustrations, index, maps, notes, etc. Number of pages, $cost and binding. ISBN number. etc. SOFTWARE: Subject: REVIEW: WIZARD AbleSoft Collecting Software Item: Collecting Software Also to: rec.arts.comics.misc, rec.arts.comics.marketplace Follows: rec.arts.comics.misc, rec.arts.comics.marketplace Include: Title, publisher, cost. System type and requirements. Disks, manuals, other included materials. Possibility for additions or upgrades, etc. User Contributions:Top Document: [rec.arts.comics] REVIEWS FAQ: Technical Guide Previous Document: Crossposting Criteria Next Document: Credits Single Page [ Usenet FAQs | Web FAQs | Documents | RFC Index ] Send corrections/additions to the FAQ Maintainer: racmx@yahoo.com (Kate the Short)
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