Triple A: The Last Word
One last time, the editors of Ninth Art got together around the wine bottles to commit their thoughts on the comic industry to tape. In this final Triple A, they reflect on the last five years - and look ahead to the future.
19 June 2006

Triple A: Urban Legend
FROM THE ARCHIVES. Ninth Art presents an article originally published on the 18th of March 2002, in which editors Andrew Wheeler, Antony Johnston and Alasdair Watson discuss the nature of cities in comics.
11 July 2005

Letter from the Editors
On this, the day of Ninth Art's third anniversary, we announce a few changes we're making to the site so we can continue to bring you the very best in comics criticism and commentary.
03 May 2004

Triple A: Tits And Innards
Is the Mature Readers label a sign that comics have a lot of growing up to do? Ninth Art's editors discuss certification and self-censorship. Contains scenes of explicit self-importance, and ideas some readers may find stupid.
08 March 2004

Triple A: Covers Of The Year 2003
For the third year in a row, the Ninth Art editorial board convenes to look at the very best and very worst comic covers of the past twelve months, as well as the breakthrough talents and the latest trends.
15 December 2003

Triple A: Not Brand X
Some comic creators like to market themselves as personalities, while others steer clear of the spotlight. Why did Grant Morrison go one way and Peter Milligan the other? The Ninth Art editorial board considers the question of image building.
22 September 2003

Triple A: Golden Years
The best of times, the worst of times. Is the comic industry on the verge of greatness, and if so, what are the signs? The Ninth Art editorial board convenes around the drinks cabinet to consider the state of the industry.
25 August 2003

Triple A: Around The Horn
In a 'very special' Triple A, the Ninth Art editors put their powers of rhetoric to the test as they discuss randomly selected comic topics ranging from Rob Liefeld to Sergio Aragones, by way of the MOOMINS and LITTLE NEMO.
28 July 2003

Triple A: Wonderland
The 9A round table turns its attentions to that most nebulous of comic book concepts, the sense of wonder. Is it something today's creators are actively seeking, and if so, are they succeeding?
21 April 2003

Triple A: Getting Ideas
The question most asked of comic creators is probably, 'Where do you get your ideas from?' Once upon a time, it seemed the only answer was 'other comics'. Are today's creators drawing on more than just the spinnerracks of their youth?
17 February 2003

Triple A: Covers Of The Year 2002
In Ninth Art's second annual look back over the covers that swarmed the shelves in the past twelve months, the editorial board considers the worst, the best, the boldest and the most breathtaking works of art on offer.
16 December 2002

Triple A: Searching For The Invisible Man
How do you make sense of a man like Grant Morrison? Ninth Art's editorial board sparked up the crackpipe (well, broke out the Merlot, anyway) to take a long look at one of the industry's most creative minds.
18 November 2002

Triple A: Stand Up Comics
Is there anything that comics can do that other media can't? And if any such devices exist, are they gimmicks or useful tools? This month, Ninth Art's roundtable discussion addresses the question: What's so special about telling tales in comic form?
21 October 2002

Triple A: Bring Me A Dream
Five years after the publication of SANDMAN: THE WAKE, Ninth Art looks back at the book that put Vertigo on the map and revolutionised the trade market, and asks if it lives up to its reputation as one of the great long-form comic stories.
23 September 2002

Triple A: Bad To The Bone?
When it comes to simplistic morals and cackling evil, are the villains in comic books all to be judged guilty, or are comics capable of subtler shades of grey than the general public seems to assume?
15 April 2002

Triple A: Wonder Women & Invisible Girls
From SPIDER-MAN's Gwen to GREEN LANTERN's Alex, is it always the fate of female characters to be hapless girlfriends and helpless victims, or are we entering into more enlightened times?
18 February 2002

Triple A: Look Back In Spandex
WATCHMEN and DARK KNIGHT RETURNS are two works that redefined a genre. Yet, looking back after fifteen years, how much did they really change? And are they as great as we remember?
21 January 2002

Triple A: Covers Of The Year 2001
Maybe you can't tell a book by its cover, but you can sell one. With so many books crowding the shelves these days, a good cover is all-important. Ninth Art looks back on some of the best covers of 2001.
24 December 2001

Triple A: The Lost Worlds
Beyond the capes and spandex, comics have proven their ability to do crime, sci-fi and fantasy. But what about the forgotten genres, like historic fiction, comedy and social drama? Is anyone attempting to tell those tales?
26 November 2001

Triple A: What-Else-Worlds?
In an industry dominated by superheroes, which other genres are making headway in comics form? Sci-fi and fantasy sell a lot of novels; can they do the same for comics?
02 November 2001

Triple A: Anyone For Ennis?
Garth Ennis is arguably one of the best writers working in comics today - but has he come to rely too much on the familiar themes of manhood, war and friendship?
01 October 2001

Triple A: It's A Long Way Down
Is DC's Vertigo imprint still working? The Ninth Art editorial board considers the milking of SANDMAN, the death of madness, and Being Ed Biukovic, in this month's round-the-pub-table discussion.
03 September 2001

Triple A: X-Factory
In a Giant Sized round table discussion, the Ninth Art editorial board looks at the hits and misses of the X-Men relaunch. Want to know what Pete Milligan's dad thinks of X-FORCE? Read on...
16 July 2001

Triple A: Secret Origins
Stegron the dinosaur man, Chris Claremont's penis, and the resistible allure of DARK KNIGHT RETURNS - all this and much more is vaguely alluded to in our round table discussion.
11 June 2001

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