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Netflix's first takeover: a comics firm

Mark Millar, who set up the company, says it is only the third time a comic book purchase on this scale has ever happened. Continue reading at 'BBC World'

[ BBC World | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix’s First Acquisition Is Comic Book Publisher Millarworld

Netflix has acquired the comic book publisher Millarworld, giving the streaming service a handful of new titles even as it continues to build out its Marvel world. Today, Netflix announced the deal as its first acquisition, which gives it comic titles such as Kick-Ass, Kingsman and Wanted. Terms... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2017-08-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bring Your Bitcoins to Meltdown Comics

The L.A. shop made headlines in 2014 when it became the first comic book store in the country to accept transactions paid in bitcoin. Three years later, it's still the only one. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manga Houses Shift Focus to Anime Expo over San Diego

Over the last few years, manga publishers have been shifting their focus and exhibition marketing dollars to Anime Expo, a major show focused on manga, anime and Japanese pop culture based in L.A., over the San Diego Comic-Con International. The trend continued this year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-08-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At San Diego Comic-Con, Diversity in Content and Consumers is Key

The recent San Diego Comic-Con offered a window into the steady transformation of the North American comics industry and its fans. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: San Diego Comic-Con 2017

The San Diego Comic-Con International, held July 19-23, brings together the full range of the international pop culture world and Publishers Weekly was there to capture images of the events, artists, publishers and fans attending the biggest pop culture festival in North America. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Renewed Focus on Graphic Novels at San Diego Comic-Con 2017

This year's show marked continuing demand for graphic novels, driven by children's graphic novels and highlighted by the launch of new imprints at comics houses and at traditional New York trade book houses. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ezra Miller went to all his 'Justice League' Comic-Con obligations dressed as anime character Edward Elric

Ezra Miller is the Flash for Warner Bros.' next big superhero production, "Justice League." So naturally, he was on hand at Comic-Con to rally the geek troops for their premiere in November. However, Miller isn't just any old celebrity putting in the basic due diligence at the comic book... Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic book success

How Comic-Con has become an annual festival of costumes and comic books - and a multi-million dollar industry. Continue reading at 'BBC News'

[ BBC News | 2017-07-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Graphic Novels, Series Debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2017

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, held July 19-23, DC Entertainment was one of a number of publishers unveiling new projects with its announcement of a new series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the character Harley Quinn. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Exclusive preview of the new 'Ghostbusters' comic

IDW Publishing has announced the return of Abby, Erin, Patty and Holtzmann in comic book form. Continue reading at 'Los Angeles Times'

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: All Our Coverage

Stay up to date on all the latest news about San Diego Comic-Con 2017 with Publishers Weekly—daily updates, podcasts and more. We'll have exclusive interviews, photos and all the rest of the action here. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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North American Comics Market Hits $1.085 Billion in 2016

Led by $590 million in sales of book-format graphic novels, the combined graphic novel and comics sales in North America grew 5% to $1.085 billion in 2016, according to a joint estimate by industry news sites Comichron and ICv2.com. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Debut Books and Highlights

Highlights at this year's SDCC including a celebration of the Jack Kirby Centennial that features a souvenir book and a new Kirby hardcover reprint volume from IDW, as well as debut books from Fantagraphics, First Second, Top Shelf and others. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staying Safe at San Diego Comic-Con 2017

After a troubling event at a recent con in Phoenix, cosplayers face additional security scrutiny at this year’s SDCC. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Suspects leap from the board as classic game Cluedo turned into a comic book

When Paul Allor began writing Clue, a new comic book miniseries based on the popular board game from Hasbro, he had many versions of the game to look to for inspiration. Continue reading at 'Stuff'

[ Stuff | 2017-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Ariane Sherine's Talk Yourself Better to Robinson

Robinson Psychology has acquired Talk Yourself Better by the writer, stand-up comic and singer-songwriter of recent comedy single "Love Song for Jeremy Corbyn", Ariane Sherine. Continue reading at 'The Bookseller'

[ The Bookseller | 2017-06-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Nine Reasons Manga Publishers Can Smile in 2017

U.S. manga publishers see strong sales ahead thanks to more ways for readers to access their products, new subject matter, and original series. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-06-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Times Magazine Goes All Comics for Its Latest Issue

While The New York Times Magazine's New York issue is a regular, annual occurrence, the way in which editors went about it this year is a novelty. The graphic novel may be an established genre, but graphic newsmagazine, essentially what the Times has turned itself into for the issue, is less... Continue reading at 'AdWeek'

[ AdWeek | 2017-06-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2017

Organized by the Toronto Public Library in partnership with The Beguiling comics bookstore, The Toronto Comic Arts Festival was held May 13-14 at the Toronto Reference Library, a sprawling public facility in downtown Toronto. PW was on hand to bring back images of the artists, publishers and... Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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