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Welcome back to the annual ComicBook.com Golden Issue Awards. Every year, the staff at ComicBook takes a look back at the year and selects the best of what comics, movies, television, anime, games, and the rest of pop culture had to offer. An unstable economy and unpredictable direct market didn’t stop some truly remarkable work coming out of the American comics industry this year, though, and we’re here today to celebrate our pick for the year’s top letterer....

As a whole, the state of New Jersey has a very unique history. Inhabited by Lenape Indians for nearly 15,000 years, Europeans first visited the area when Italian explorer Giovanni da Verrazzano dropped anchor along the Jersey Shore in 1524. Settlements started popping up over a century later, when our state was still a part of the New Netherland territory. From 1690-1730, much of our coast was frequented by pirates and in 1776 our state was one of the 13 original colonies that broke off from England....

Why deal with long lines and wait times while your stomach grumbles and you begin to feel the pangs of being hangry? Forget about the stress and hassle of packed downtown restaurants because your next fabulous meal could actually be tucked away in the rural countryside of Illinois. Sure, it might be a longer drive than perhaps you had hoped, but you’ll immediately forget about those traveling troubles the moment you sit down and take your first luscious bite of your carefully crafted and delicious meal....

Now that the kids are back in school we can make plans and set goals on how much our children will improve this year. How are Arkansas schools overall, though? You may feel like your child is getting a quality education at his or her school, but how many other learning institutions out there have a better environment? According to a recent ranking based on data sourced from various government and public data sets on “Best Public School Districts”, a lot of towns have something to be proud of!...

Triggerfish By: Shawn Laidlaw Last Updated: September 16, 2020 A Triggerfish Kingdom Animalia Phylum Chordata Class Actinopterygii Order Tetraodontiformes Family Balistidae Genus Abalistes, Balistapus, Balistes, Balistoides, Canthidermis, Melichthys, Odonus, Pseudobalistes, Rhinecanthus, Sufflamen, Xanthichthys, Xenobalistes Species Approximately 40 total Niche Predatory reef fish Length 8-20 in (20-50 cm) Weight 3-10 lb (1.4-4.5 kg) Lifespan 8 years (up to 20 in captivity) Social Structure Mostly solitary Conservation Status “Least Concern” (IUCN Red List)....

The ultimate Denver bucket list could undoubtedly go on ad infinitum, but here are 26 amazing attractions that every tried and true Denverite must conquer as a right of passage. From iconic dishes and eateries to our city’s most notable landmarks, these Mile High staples are not to be missed, so grab your pals and get a move on! Denver Art Museum Cathy C./Yelp Founded in 1893 as the Denver Artist’s Club, DAM had many temporary homes before opening its own gallery in 1949 and has continued to expand to include three architecturally stunning buildings totaling over 350,000 square-feet....

Arizona has no shortage of things to do and places to see. As amazing as places like the Grand Canyon and Sedona are, there are plenty of other places that deserve your admiration and could use more visitors. Let’s take a look at some places that are fascinating examples of all that Arizona has to offer. Who knows? You might discover a new place you’ve never heard of. Cool Springs Station, Golden Valley J....

NBC is picking up The Irrational featuring The Flash star Jesse L. Martin. The Law & Order actor was cast way earlier this year in April, but things have begun to crystallize with the series according to The Hollywood Reporter. As of right now, NBC is determining whether or not to air The Irrational at the tail end of this season or to hold until mid 2023. It will be interesting to see how people take to the professor’s character and a look into how so many individuals make decisions....

Head By: BD Editors Last Updated: July 26, 2017 Head Definition The head is the part of most animals, located at one end of the body, which contains the highest density of neurons, and often other sense organs. In humans, the head contains the brain, which is encased in a protective skull, and the eyes, ears, nose, and mouth. The image below shows the head of llama. The eyes, ears, nose, and mouth are clear....

Impact Wrestling announced a major international distribution partnership with DAZN on Tuesday, bringing its weekly television product and pay-per-views to more than 170 different countries. The promotion wrote via a press release, “Anthem Sports & Entertainment, Inc., a global multi-platform media company, and DAZN – a leading global sports entertainment platform — announced today an international partnership that will deliver Anthem’s IMPACT Wrestling to more than 170 countries worldwide beginning on November 29....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II has gotten its first big update and we have a nice list of patch notes that reveal what’s been fixed and what’s to come in future updates. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II was released last week and was an immediate hit. The game raked in a whopping $800 million in 3 days, making it the fastest selling Call of Duty game in history and the best since Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 in 2011....

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair found himself in a spot of controversy earlier this year. Following Dark Side of the Ring’s “Plane Ride From Hell” episode, which unearthed sexual misconduct accusations directed at Flair, WWE removed the 16-time world champion’s iconic “Woo!” from the company’s opening “Then. Now. Forever. Together.” video that airs before Monday Night RAW and Friday Night SmackDown. This change frustrated Flair, who called it “the most hurtful moment” in his entire career, and placed full blame on WWE President Nick Khan....

Star Trek: Deep Space Nine star Armin Shimerman went the extra mile to reprise his role as Quark in the most recent episode of Star Trek: Lower Decks. The episode, “Hear All, Trust Nothing,” brought the USS Cerritos crew to the eponymous space station featured in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. Shimerman reprised his role as the Ferengi bartender Quark, along with his Deep Space Nine co-star Nana Visitor as Kira Nerys, the former Bajoran freedom fighter now tasked with running the station since Capt....

Seeing as Alaska is a notorious destination for tourism, it makes total sense that we would be home to some really high-end luxury accommodations. All around the state are top of the line resorts, spas, and hotels that offer exceptional service and high class living. Some of these destinations are lesser known while others are right in your own backyard. If you feel like taking your family or significant other on a vacation you absolutely won’t forget and the sky’s the limit for budget… then check out one of these 8 insanely luxurious hotels and resorts around Alaska....

There are so many great camping spots in New Jersey and someday I want to explore them all. In the meantime, I need to start somewhere. I’ve searched through all the Garden State has to offer and found some fantastic sites, ranging from wilderness camping to the most luxurious of cabins. Here are 12 places to camp in New Jersey that you’ll absolutely love. Round Valley Recreation Area, Lebanon Flickr/Keyspoet...

Georgia has some pretty spectacular hidden gems peppered throughout the state. In fact, we’ve found quite a few of those secret spots and shared them with you all. If you need a refresher, or even just a few new things to add to your 2017 bucket list, then take a look at these 14 places in Georgia that are considered the state’s best kept secrets. Most People Don’t Know Georgia Has A Fairy Garden… And It’s Positively Magical Trip Advisor Management Deep in the heart of Blairsville, Georgia, there is an enchanted fairy garden called Sleepy Hollow....

Toxicity By: BD Editors Last Updated: April 1, 2018 Toxicity Definition Toxicity is a measurement of the dosage needed of a particular substance to damage a living organism. A substance becomes toxic at the dose which begins to damage an organism. Contrary to popular belief, all substances have a certain toxicity. Even water and oxygen are dangerous to organisms at certain concentrations. Furthermore, different species experience toxins in different ways. The toxicity of a certain substance, like sulfur for instance, will vary with the species....

AEW World Champion MJF made it pretty clear last week what wrestling fans are in for now that he holds All Elite Wrestling’s top prize. Before clocking William Regal in the back of the head with a pair of brass knuckles, Friedman openly admitted that he’s going to wrestle as little as possible in order to keep his title reign going long enough for it to be a bargaining chip when his AEW contract supposedly ends in 2024 (what he has dubbed “The Bidding War of 2024”)....

Artery vs. Vein By: Kate Latham Last Updated: January 22, 2021 Arteries and veins are two of the main types of blood vessels in the cardiovascular system, which transports blood to every cell of the body. Arteries carry oxygenated blood from the heart to the rest of the body and veins carry deoxygenated blood from the body back to the heart. Veins and arteries have slightly different functions, so there are some key structural differences between the two....

No matter how you spell it – barbecue, barbeque, or bar-b-que – this saucy, All-American cuisine may not have been invented in Idaho, but it sure has found itself perfected here! Idahoans know meat: how to slow marinate, smoke, and bring out every ounce of tender juiciness. Fortunately, we also know how to do things by hand for that homemade touch. Delicious barbecue can be found all over the Gem State if you know where to look – and that includes mouthwatering BBQ sandwiches in all of their juicy, creative variations....