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So much to say this month, so little space. Our cover art showcases another piece of fantasy art by our new gallery artist Sarah Skinner.

We also welcome 2 new talented artists in our gallery this month. Cil Cheung does manga-style work, and Random Thoughts columnist Chris Reid surprised me by submitting some well done 3 D computer art. This just means I get to harass Chris more about new things every month.

You’ll notice our new banner at the top of the page. We have decided to hold weekly hourly chats on our channel on dalnet, called #collectortimes. We’ve been having them already, because all of our staff enjoy talking to one another, but we would all be thrilled if you, our readers, would join us. Jamie Coville was kind enough to type up all sorts of detailed instructions for those of you who are unfamiliar with Internet Relay Chat, so click on the banner, and find out how you can join us on Wednesday evenings. We hope that you will be courageous enough to join us and subject yourselves to our particular brand of fun. You’ll be glad you did. We would like to add a couple more chats to our weekly schedule, one to accommodate our European readers, and another one to include our Far East/Australian readers. You folks need to and let me know what times would be good for you. Some of us keep odd hours, so we can be flexible. And if any of you folks are shy about attending because your command of the English language isn’t so good...don’t worry about it. I edit these folks who write for me, and their English skills are less than perfect, too...you should feel right at home.

So, what have we for you this issue? Lots and lots of good stuff! Jamie Coville interviews Fabian Nicieza about his work on Thunderbolts, and about his previous work as editor in chief at Acclaim Comics. Jamie also provides an insider’s glimpse of what happens at the Marvel bimonthly conference calls for the press. Mat Bredfeldt, in addition to doing his monthly column Toy Story, gives us a first hand report of the Wrestlemania event held here in Houston last month. Be sure to check out Sidra Roberts’ review of a book about buying and selling collectibles on the internet. You also must read Mike Solko's take on good boys and good girls in A Matter of Tradition. Plus a huge gaming section and much, much more.

Once again, I am behind on my emails, so be patient. I had to have my gallbladder removed a week and a half ago and it was unexpected, and my priority was getting this magazine out. I’ll be back to answering emails shortly.

We are glad you are here, and hope you will join us on Wednesday nights!

Sheryl Roberts
Editor, The Collector Times