The Japanese artist is credited with helping to change the history of manga, including in the U.S. market, where he achieved massive mainstream success. 'Dragon Ball,' which ran from 1984 to 1995, remains one of the bestselling manga of all time. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 05:00:00 UTC ]
As the middle grade graphic novel category has grown in recent years, the number of graphic adaptations of middle grade books has exploded. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
Apple turned to Japanese genre manga as inspiration for an epic installment of its long-running and celebrated "Shot on iPhone" campaign. The 19-minute film, "Midnight," by agency TBWA\Media Arts Lab Tokyo, is based on a 1986 manga series by Osamu Tezuka. The story... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2024-03-07 14:16:11 UTC ]
'DC: Batman,' a luxe new slipcased hardcover gathering some of the Dark Knight’s most iconic stories, is among a number of recent reprint editions employing differing printing strategies and techniques to bring classic comics stories to readers old and new. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-03-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
Comics retailers, publishers, and distributors discussed a changing distribution landscape, a new metadata system for publishers and retailers, and more at the annual retailer meeting, held February 22–24. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
As the result of a new publishing partnership between Oni and the family of the late William M. Gaines, the pioneering genre comics publisher will relaunch in summer 2024 with two news series. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-19 05:00:00 UTC ]
The acclaimed comics writer is expanding his Tiny Onion brand into an independent production house, which will operate like a book packager, managing Tynion’s creations and working with other creators on their own projects. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-16 05:00:00 UTC ]
For nearly a decade, Z2 Comics has worked to merge the twin fandoms, collaborating with musicians to produce titles that coexist with their musical work. The result: books that act as bridges between mediums. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-02-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
The market for bédé visual storytelling almost doubled over the course of the pandemic, but can the birthplace of Asterix continue to nurture creators?Like thousands of French people, Sylvie Pinault discovered comic books during the pandemic. Though bandes dessinées – literally meaning “drawn... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-02-06 14:00:36 UTC ]
Award marks first time a British artist and author has won Grand Prix at International Comics festival in AngoulêmeThe graphic novelist Posy Simmonds has won the Grand Prix at France’s Angoulême International Comics festival – the first time a British artist and author has been awarded the... Continue reading >> [ Source: The Guardian | 2024-01-24 17:52:58 UTC ]
One in four books sold in France is a graphic novel. Increasingly, those include nonfiction works by journalists and historians. Continue reading >> [ Source: The New York Times | 2024-01-24 05:01:16 UTC ]
From superheroes to history to science fiction to vampires and so much more, here are the 10 best comics of 2023. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-22 11:32:00 UTC ]
Bandai Namco’s Sand Land finally has a release date of April 26. This is a video game adaptation of a classic manga by artist Akira Toriyama. That’s the same Akira Toriyama who created Dragon Ball, and also created the character designs for Chrono Trigger and many entries in the Dragon Quest... Continue reading >> [ Source: Engadget | 2024-01-12 18:40:08 UTC ]
Riding a rising tide of successful streaming adaptations that have updated the iconic comics brand—including last December's Hindi-language musical comedy film, 'The Archies'—the future of Archie Comics has never been brighter. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-01-10 05:00:00 UTC ]
January's new manga releases include a witchy slice-of-life story, isekai with cats, an action-packed dark fantasy series, and more. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2024-01-08 11:30:00 UTC ]
More growth in the seemingly unstoppable manga category and the ongoing struggles of librarians and comics retailers were among our most read stories on comics and graphic novels this year. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
Pursuing its strategy of seeking to further leverage IP, China Literature, China's dominant online publishing and e-book company, has bought Tencent Animation and Comics for 600 million yuan (US$83.6 million). Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
Comic book fans (and some creators) too often use nostalgia as a cudgel, but that doesn't mean it has to be the industry's kryptonite. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-12-12 11:30:00 UTC ]
We love a good comic book holiday special, and these are 12 of the best to enjoy this season—and beyond. Continue reading >> [ Source: Book Riot | 2023-12-08 11:34:00 UTC ]
A Moncton comic book shop is selling one of the most valuable issues of Spider-Man comics out there. The Comic Hunter in Moncton is looking for $60,000 for a copy of Amazing Fantasy #15. Continue reading >> [ Source: CBC | 2023-12-03 21:53:26 UTC ]