The bestselling author combined two of his childhood obsessions to create vibrant crime novels set against the backdrop of the comics industry. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-04 04:00:00 UTC ]
New York Comic Con held an exhausting yet exhilarating annual celebration of comics and pop culture October 12–15, where new imprints, partnerships, and plenty of dealmaking took place alongside cosplay, massive manga character balloons, and immersive activations. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2023-10-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
In an unprecedented effort at labor organizing in the comics industry, a group of 10 staffers at Image Comics, a major independent comics publisher, have announced plans to launch a union. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2021-11-02 04:00:00 UTC ]
The writer, editor, publisher, and former chairman of Marvel Comics, one of the most influential and best known personalities in the comics industry, has died in Hollywood. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2018-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
Lee created or co-created a stable of superhero characters that drove the comics industry for decades and continues to drive Hollywood profits today. To celebrate the life and work of Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics pioneer who passed away at the age of 95 today, we rounded up some classic covers... Continue reading >> [ Source: Fast Company | 2018-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
At a panel called "Women in Comics" held at the L.A. Public Library, five women comics creators discuss how gender and minority diversity in the pop culture industries has improved, and how much more work needs to be done. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2017-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
While comics and graphic novel sales remain strong, several risk factors could threaten how the direct market works, and the industry is still learning to cope with them. Continue reading >> [ Source: Publishers Weekly | 2015-09-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
As reported, AMC and Sony Pictures TV have officially tapped Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg to develop Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon's controversial 1990's comic book series Preacher for AMC. The show will follow troubled preacher Jesse Custer (note initials) through Texas and beyond as he tries to... Continue reading >> [ Source: AdWeek | 2014-02-07 00:00:00 UTC ]