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But I also know that Keith Giffen is one of the most creative minds in comics, and that if anyone can make this book work it's him.
Your Mileage May Vary | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment 2009
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I understand Giffen is trying to create rather than recreate, but there was no demand for a Magog series and based on Giffen's recent work (Suicide Squad, Ambush Bug) he hasn't exactly been setting the sales charts on fire.
Your Mileage May Vary | Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources – Covering Comic Book News and Entertainment 2009
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The fact that I can now call Giffen on the flimsy excuse of doing something for BOOM! together makes me chuckle with undisguised fanboy glee.
Archive 2005-08-21 Rogers 2005
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The fact that I can now call Giffen on the flimsy excuse of doing something for BOOM! together makes me chuckle with undisguised fanboy glee.
Giff-tastic Rogers 2005
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Rice and noodles are now described as Giffen goods among the poor in China.
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(Goods to which this exception applies are termed Giffen goods).
Citizendium, the Citizens' Compendium - Recent changes [en] 2008
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I scan the Previews text file EVERY SINGLE MONTH for my favorite creators and the name "Giffen" never ever pop up on Wetworks.
In Case You Missed It (And How Could You Have Not?) | Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources 2007
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Faber makes no mention of him (1655), nor Bosius (1673) despite describing earlier scholars such as Giffen and Osiander.
Revising Josephus Nowell, Peter B. 1991
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“Some suggest that luxury cosmetics can be classified as a Giffen good.
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Plus: Don†™ t miss previously unpublished pages †one starring The Creeper (written by Keith Giffen with art by Eric Canete) and one starring Plastic Man (written by Evan Dorkin with art by Stephen DeStefano)!
DC Comics for February 2010 | Major Spoilers - Comic Book Reviews and News 2009
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