FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Chad Halsey
www.comicbookscoop.com
cbscoop@...


Announcing a New, Comic-Based Web Community – Comic Book Scoop!

Bay City, MI -- Visit http://www.comicbookscoop.com/ to get in on the
ground floor of the newest and most innovative comic book community
on the web. Comic Book Scoop utilizes the "Blogiverse" to enhance and
expand the comic book community.

"My goal is to create an online fanzine," said Chad Halsey, the owner
of Comic Book Scoop. "I hope this new website will become THE place
on the web for comic fans, artists, writers, professionals, amateurs
and curious bystanders to exchange opinions about the latest events
in the industry, collaborate on new projects, and brainstorm ways to
expand the ranks of comic book fans."

Comic Book Scoop incorporates blogging technology which will allow
individuals to create their own blog, or online journal, to write
about whatever interests them. "The focus of the site will be
comics," added Chad, "but I want it to be more about building a
community where all of the members just happen to be comic fans."

One of the features that is particularly new and innovative is the
ability of members of Comic Book Scoop's community to create "books".
A book is a collaborative effort: users can write and create art for
pages of the book, position the pages in the right order, and review
or modify pages previously created.

Comic Book Scoop also uses RSS (Really Simple Syndication) technology
to allow users to syndicate content from the site into a newsreader
and will incorporate RSS feeds from comic publishers and creators who
provide them. "I want to make Comic Book Scoop a one-stop location
for people to read about news, previews and reviews of the latest
happenings in the industry," said Chad.

Other features of Comic Book Scoop include the ability to comment on
other's blog entries, private message other members of the community,
build buddy lists, and vote in online polls.

"Comics have often been written-off as a medium for children. While
that is partially true, those of us who read comics know that it is a
much broader art form than it is often given credit for," said
Chad. "Hopefully this new site will help to illuminate a broader
audience about the educational and artistic attributes of comic
books."

The web site is free to the public and will be advertiser supported.

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