<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Barter and Banter]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comics, Collectibles, Creativity Unleashed]]></description><link>https://www.barterandbanter.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 19:28:28 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.barterandbanter.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Pen &#38; Paper]]></title><description><![CDATA[The traditional pen and paper might seem simple but today we would like to talk about our love for this traditional medium. From the distinct individual lines and brushstrokes seen from calligraphy to the shading on line art that we see in early art. While it seems basic, the difficulty of getting gentle lines to be so expressive is what we love about this medium. It shows both an intent and direction of an artist to express an idea, be it for organic subjects or abstract in-organics that...]]></description><link>https://www.barterandbanter.com/post/pen-paper</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a81d7b1a7a7d1a936d780e9</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 15:33:27 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Louis Perez</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start to Barter &#38; Banter!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to Barter &#38; Banter!]]></description><link>https://www.barterandbanter.com/post/essential-tips-for-new-comic-book-collectors</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a72a0236f3a9867f4d6dddb</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 02:29:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Louis Perez</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>