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	Title	Date	Summary
1	Con you believe it? Frasher--Iris (Class of 2017) Northern Iowan 111:44, p.1	3/30/2015	Rod Library hosted its second RodCon comic book convention; photo.
2	Villains, heroes and all in between Jamtgaard--Katherine A (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 111:44, p.2	3/26/2015	"RodCon" is being held by the Rod Library for the second year in a row.
3	Rod Library to host second annual mini comic book convention Public Relations News Release 2014:201, p.1	3/5/2015	Rod Library will host the Mini Comic-Con on March 28. Some activities that will take place are panels, arts and crafts, games, trivia, costume contests and more. The event is free and open to the public.
4	One last angry lecture Noble--Cassidy Northern Iowan 110:49, p.1	4/10/2014	The Center for Multicultural Education ended its year of lectures with Lela Lee, the author of "Angry Little Girls." During her lecture, she shared many of her comic strips with the audience; photo.
5	UNI to host creator of 'Angry Little Asian Girl' comic Public Relations News Release 2013:229, p.1	4/1/2014	UNI's Center for Multicultural Education will host Lela Lee, creator of "Angry Little Asian Girl" the comic. Lela Lee brings a fresh perspective on race, feminism, and cultural expectations.
6	Heroes convene at Rod Beyerink--Lindy Ann (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:46, p.1	3/31/2014	Rod Library hosted a Mini Comic Con event with about 1,200 people in attendance. The event featured several different discussions as well as artwork and a costume contest. Comic shops The Core and Limited Edition sponsored the costume contest; photo.
7	Mini Comic-Con at UNI Public Relations News Release 2013:222, p.1	3/27/2014	Rod Library will host a Mini Comic-Con with a variety of comic book-related activities. There will even be a costume contests with prizes awarded for each age group. The event is free and open to the public.
8	Mini comic con to soar into Rod Library Baldus--Rachel (Student--2013) Northern Iowan 110:36, p.1	2/13/2014	The Rod Library is hosting a mini comic con on March 29. There will be several speakers and events leading up to it. This event is meant to show the public that the Rod Library and their services are available to everyone in the community.
9	Why Robin isn't a joke Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 108:50, p.4	4/13/2012	The Robin character in the Batman comic books and movies defended.
10	Discovering comic truth in UNI lecture Public Relations News Release 2011:111, p.1	11/9/2011	Professor Paul Siddens received the 2011 Faculty Excellence Award in part of his class "From Funny to Books to Graphic Novels: Teaching and Researching Comics."
11	'The Dark Knight Rises' vs. 'The Avengers' Mitchell--Anthony Patrick (Student--2009) Northern Iowan 107:31, p.7	1/28/2011	Casting for Batman presents challenges for viewers. Film versions of comic book characters are on the rise.
12	Super heroes live through comic collectors Calcara--Sally A. (Student--2007) Northern Iowan 104:46, p.9	4/4/2008	Comic books have regained their appeal. People of all ages are reading and collecting them; photo.
13	The "religion of the comics" topic for UNI professor Public Relations News Release 2007:18, p.1	6/13/2007	Harry Brod explores how Superman and Clark Kent embody the lives of their creators, two Jewish teenagers in Depression-era Cleveland.
14	Comics offer good read Droll--Robert J. Northern Iowan 97:46, p.10	3/27/2001	Review of the comic book "Star Wars Underworld: The Yavin Vassilika"; photo.
15	These are not your father's comic book heroes Droll--Robert J. Northern Iowan 97:44, p.4	3/9/2001	Marvel Comics hopes to boost comic book sales by re-launching some of their more popular comics; photo.
16	University of Northern Iowa to host native Iowan Jack Bender for Phi Alpha Theta / Department of History Lecture on Oct. 14 Public Relations News Release 1998:60, p.1	9/30/1998	Jack Bender will speak on how comic strips have viewed political issues.
17	Scott has superhero debate all wrong Burns--Brian Northern Iowan 94:23, p.8	11/18/1997	Believes Superman is superior to Batman.
18	Superman v. Batman: hands down, Batman Scott--Nicholas L. (Class of 1998) Northern Iowan 94:21, p.5	11/11/1997	Prefers Batman.
19	Hooked on comics worked for them--area writers and artists start company Hickman--Jeanette Northern Iowan 92:26, p.2	12/1/1995	Four local men start company to produce comics.
20	Lactose intolerants on a mission, 'Milk & Cheese' Daniel--Chris Northern Edition 3:7, p.15	3/1/1995	Review of Evan Dorkin's "Milk and Cheese".
21	Welcome to the world of comic books Baysden--Lane Northern Iowan 88:38, p.8	2/18/1992	Students talk about how they enjoy comic books.
22	Batman is still a hero Scovell--Laura Public Relations News Release 85:60, p.3	6/30/1989	Still popular comic book figure.
23	Comic book art to be displayed at Maucker Union April 7-May 16 Public Relations News Release 1986:334, p.1	4/1/1986	The thirty-nine piece show is on loan from the Erie Art Museum; comic books evolved from comic strips in the late 19th century.
24	Cruising in Park Campbell--Steve Northern Iowan 81:16, p.23	10/30/1984	Parody of Michael Jackson song.
25	'Tracy' & the court Brasch--Walter M. Northern Iowan 67:47, p.3	4/23/1971	Believes Dick Tracy comic strip conveys wrong message.
26	Untitled Clark--Steven College Eye 58:3, p.2	10/4/1963	Insists he is catching up on his current events by reading the comics.
27	Snarf 'on carpet' College Eye 46:23, p.2	3/11/1955	Dick Bibler's "Little Man on Campus" comic strip series is considered in poor taste at Wheaton College.
28	Read the news, too College Eye 45:3, p.2	9/25/1953	Encourages readers not only to read the comics, but to read the news articles as well.
29	Hilltopics: To the editor King--Vera Jean (Student--1951) College Eye 43:3, p.2	10/5/1951	Apology of a student to her friends.
30	Hilltopics; Battle of the comic books College Eye 40:13, p.4	12/17/1948	Disagrees with the December 3rd editorial "Psychology Needed".
31	Psychology needed College Eye 40:11, p.2	12/3/1948	Discusses outlawing of comic books, radio programs, and motion pictures.
32	Hilltopics College Eye 40:2, p.2	9/24/1948	Comments on potential bad effects of comic books.
33	When the funnies aren't funny College Eye 26:15, p.2	10/5/1934	Notices that the funnies have taken more of a moralistic approach rather than being funny.
34	Comic strip first to become feature picture College Eye 18:2, p.7	6/18/1926
35	"I'm here" College Eye 15:5, p.1	10/3/1923	Promised cartoon character's comic strip is printed on page 7.
36	Introducing "Billy Stiff", the cartoon epic of adolescent youth College Eye 15:4, p.7	9/26/1923	New comic strip to be added.
37	An explanation College Eye 15:2, p.3	9/12/1923	Comics will not be printed in the paper until October.

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