Blacksad is a long-running graphic novel series that covers some heavy topics through a noir detective window. Set in the 1950s, it follows hardboiled detective John Blacksad, with each book focusing on a new case. It's one of my favorite series, but... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2019-08-22 12:00:00 UTC ]
These single volume, standalone manga are perfect for curious readers taking those first steps into the vibrant art form. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-08-22 09:00:04 UTC ]
See gods and monsters rendered in vivid comic book style in these awesome comics about mythology! This isn't your mom's Hera, kids. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-08-21 10:36:05 UTC ]
The season may be winding down, but things are heating up for comics fans, with unusual plot lines and new kinds of heroes. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2019-08-20 16:54:57 UTC ]
John Murray will publish Michelle Gallen's "darkly comic" debut novel set on the Irish border. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-20 14:25:46 UTC ]
A Scotland-wide statue trail is celebrating the work of Dudley D. Watkins, a quiet man who became one of Britain's most important comic book artists. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Conversation | 2019-08-20 09:13:05 UTC ]
His art captured the whimsy of Richie Rich, the fantasy realms of Amethyst and the horror of the terrorist attacks. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2019-08-16 17:59:07 UTC ]
From his earliest days as a comics entrepreneur, which included a stint selling vintage editions from a sidewalk table in the Financial District, Vincent Zurzolo wanted the books treated with... To view the full story, click the title link. Continue reading >> [ Source: Crains New York | 2019-08-16 11:00:00 UTC ]
When we think of manga, we picture action-packed fantasy stories that feature young teens. But a closer look at the ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-08-16 10:36:51 UTC ]
Do you like criminals in your manga? What about criminals as the main characters? If so, check out this list of crime manga! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-08-15 10:34:10 UTC ]
BHP Comics has signed with Curtis Brown for the agency to represent the indie publisher's film and TV rights. Continue reading >> [ Source: The Bookseller | 2019-08-13 01:17:45 UTC ]
The San Diego Comic-Con’s half century of celebrating comics and the broader popular culture serves to mark how much the landscape of popular culture has changed since its inception 50 years ago. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
During the past decade, Marvel and DC have created more than 20 TV shows featuring their superheroes and villains, but DC Universe's upcoming Harley Quinn series has something that none of those others does: lots and lots of F-bombs. The animated series, coming this fall to the DC Universe SVOD... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2019-07-23 18:14:43 UTC ]
The San Diego Comic-Con International, held July 17-21 at the San Diego Convention Center, marked its 50th anniversary, celebrating the show’s rise from small gathering of fans to a showcase for global pop culture. Publishers Weekly was there to capture images of the events, artists, publishers... Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-23 04:00:00 UTC ]
Do you like reading manga and want to show off your favorite series? Then check out these anime and manga enamel pins that you can wear! Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-07-22 10:40:40 UTC ]
ComicHub, a point of sale software platform that collects sales data from comics shops, has reached an agreement to supply POS data on graphic novel and comics sales to NPD BookScan. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
Among the early announcements at Comic-Con, Comixology marked its 10th anniversary with a new slate of original titles, and Sunday Press Books has been acquired by IDW. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-19 04:00:00 UTC ]
In more “thing becomes other thing” news, Sleeping Beauties, the more-than-700-page fantasy novel that Stephen King wrote with his son, Owen, is being adapted into a 10-part comic book series. The novel imagines a world in which all the women in the world except one have come down with a disease... Continue reading >> [ Source: Literrary Hub | 2019-07-16 19:06:16 UTC ]
Book Riot has talked about the best comic book artists working today and what makes a great cover in general. ... Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2019-07-12 10:35:23 UTC ]
In partnership with Penguin Random House, Japanese video game developer and manga publisher Square Enix is setting up two New York City-based imprints to publish manga, light novels, and other titles based on its gaming and anime properties. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]