Singles scene: As usual, David Fiore provides a well-reasoned look at an issue. This time it's the debate over comics formats, and that old bugaboo called "closure."

"I'm not saying that interesting things cannot be done in self-contained artistic efforts, but I am saying that the 'traditional' model for the presentation of these narratives is actually far more unique and interesting (formally!) than the types of works that mature fans seem to be clamoring for. My message to the proponents of the monthly, 'single' super-hero format? Do not equivocate, and do not apologize! Most of all--do not defend your opinion based on 'sentimental attachment' (or, you know, go on doing so, by all means, but understand that you're just asking to be patronized by the Dirk Deppey school!) By the same token, I say, if we must have rigidity, then bring it on!!! (sounds like the viagra e-mails I get by the gross every day ...)"