Stan Lee deserves his place in the pantheon of great pop culture architects, but his Marvel characters did more than just entertain – they actively fought against prejudice. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2022-12-27 09:02:59 UTC ]
The end of the year has produced a spike in financial troubles that include at least four independent comics publishers. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-12-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
Writing a comic with the moral of “Hey, you know who sucks? Comic book readers.” seems like a strange way to address your audience! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-12-20 11:32:00 UTC ]
Author says he will remain faithful to the characters in 40th volume of series, due out next yearThe French comic book series Asterix will turn a new page for its forthcoming 40th volume, with a new writer chosen to pen next year’s instalment, the publisher has said.The French novelist and comic... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2022-12-20 08:21:03 UTC ]
One of the least expected announcements at The Game Award creator Mike Mignola and Dark Horse helped pen the story, and the cel-shaded look is more than a little reminiscent of what you saw on paper. b of Wyrd, a roguelite (read: purposefully brutal and repetitive) brawler that revolves around... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2022-12-09 01:42:13 UTC ]
The classic Marvel comic book anti-hero is known for ultra-violence and vigilante justice: why is he so appealing to law enforcement? Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2022-12-06 03:38:55 UTC ]
Let’s make Christmas an opportunity to explore some manga as part of that stack you curl up with by checking out these Christmas manga! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-12-02 11:31:00 UTC ]
These comics are perfect for your next sick day, from a nonfiction comic about the 1918 flu to a comforting graphic novel about tea dragons. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-12-01 11:34:00 UTC ]
Are you in need of gentle, cozy content to comfort your soul? There’s a specific sub-genre of manga that fits the bill: iyashikei manga. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-11-22 11:33:00 UTC ]
AnimeNYC returned to the Javits Center November 18-20 with a slightly larger crowd than last year, a bigger manga presence, and even bigger plans for the future. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-22 05:00:00 UTC ]
There are a lot of "captains" in comics, but did any of these comic book captains actually earn the rank? Let’s put them to the test! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-11-21 11:32:00 UTC ]
If you haven't considered running a comic book club in your school library, here are reasons why you should (& activities to do!). Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-11-11 11:37:00 UTC ]
Check this list and call your local comic book shop, because you need these new comics in November on your pull list. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-11-04 10:38:00 UTC ]
The award-winning publisher will make a range of digital titles available through Comics Plus, which offers readers simultaneous access to more than 20,000-plus digital comics, graphic novels, and manga through schools and libraries. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-04 05:00:00 UTC ]
Comics industry publishers and retailers gathered in person for the 2022 Diamond Retailer Summit, held October 26-28 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic Con. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-11-01 04:00:00 UTC ]
If you've avoided picking up manga out of genre/format snobbery, you're missing out. Manga has reminded me of just how fun reading can be. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-10-25 10:37:00 UTC ]
The best witch manga include something for everyone, whether you want gentle and cozy, dark and action-packed, or something in between, like Flying Witch by Chihiro Ishizuka. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2022-10-19 10:33:00 UTC ]
Z2 Comics, an indie graphic novel publisher specializing in music and pop culture merchandise, announced that its founder and CEO Josh Frankel has left the company, and a new leadership team has been appointed. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
The webcomics category is exploding in growth—and it’s only going to get bigger. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-14 04:00:00 UTC ]
Children’s comics were a muted presence at NYCC, compared to a few years ago, but the children themselves were out in force and the floor was still filled with kid-friendly media properties based on comics. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2022-10-12 04:00:00 UTC ]