A Brief Guide to Comic Book Art Styles

A brief guide to the evolution of comic book art styles, from the early days of comic strips to present day. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2020-08-06 10:35:00 UTC ]

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Peter David, Comic Book Writer Who Repopularized the Hulk, Dies at 68

His long run with that venerable character was the highlight of a career that also encompassed Spider-Man, Aquaman and best-selling “Star Trek” novels. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2025-05-31 21:03:35 UTC ]
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The 1970s “Filipino Invasion” of Comics

“Filipino Invasion” of the 1970s: an influx of talent from the Philippines into the American comic book market, particularly at DC. “Filipino Invasion” of the 1970s: an influx of talent from the Philippines into the American comic book market, particularly at DC. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-05-28 13:30:00 UTC ]
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How Ziff Davis’s lawsuit against OpenAI redraws the battle lines with the media

Another major publisher goes after OpenAI in court, and the filing reveals just how much the world of AI has changed. In the early days of the current AI boom, The New York Times sued OpenAI and Microsoft for copyright infringement. It was a seismic move, but perhaps the most notable thing... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2025-05-01 15:58:10 UTC ]
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Literary Advocates Condemn Florida Book Banning Bill

A coalition of organizations—including the Authors Guild, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and EveryLibrary—has formally opposed Florida House Bill 1539, which would require school districts to remove any book deemed “harmful to minors” within five days of a challenge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump Vs. Ventriloquist: Who’s the Real Puppet?

In the latest installment of this series of comic book villains vs. Trump, let's take a look at Batman villain the Ventriloquist. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-18 10:00:00 UTC ]
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PanelFly Launches Online Marketplace for Comic Book Distribution

Austin-based startup PanelFly has launched what it describes as the first online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers directly with comics publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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If You Build It, Comic Book Fans Will Come

Comics shop owners shore up customer loyalty with events, clubs, and personalized service, helping small shops thrive in hard times. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The People’s Joker remixes familiar characters to create a new kind of comic book movie

This Joker is supported by a slew of recognisable Batman villains, such as the Riddler, Mr Freeze and Poison Ivy. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2025-03-04 14:23:11 UTC ]
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Can the Classic Road Trip Novel Survive the Climate Crisis?

Climate change is conspicuously absent from most realist, literary fiction set in the present day. Hurricanes, wildfires, floods, droughts and other natural disasters are part of our daily lives, yet they’re absent, save for brief mentions of a news clip for a college protest from much of our... Continue reading at Electric Literature

[ Electric Literature | 2025-03-04 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Belgian comic book withdrawn amid outrage over racist depictions

Publisher ‘profoundly sorry’ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shopsA comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry over racist depictions of black people and “hyper-sexualised” images of women.The publisher Dupuis... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2024-11-05 13:10:34 UTC ]
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Venom: The Last Dance Opens to Sluggish $51M Domestic, Solid $175M Globally

Venom: The Last Dance is No. 1 at the box office, but the comic book film fell significantly short of expectations. The third and final entry in Sony's Marvel antihero series, led by Tom Hardy, opened to a muted $51 million from 4,125 North American theaters. (Variety)... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-10-28 11:58:00 UTC ]
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Spider-Man 2 will crawl onto PCs in January

It’s been over a year since Peter Parker and Miles Morales joined forces for their epic crossover adventure game on the Sony PlayStation 5. Now they are swinging their way to PCs early next year. Sony announced at New York Comic Con today that Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is getting a PC release on... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-18 22:31:43 UTC ]
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Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft is its first color ereader

Amazon has launched its first ever ereader with a color display, in addition to the latest versions of the other models in its Kindle lineup. The company says it designed the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition to deliver "rich, paper-like color." You'll be able to see book covers, images, comics... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2024-10-16 13:00:32 UTC ]
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'Joker: Folie à Deux' Might Be the Worst Comic Book Adaptation of All Time

The sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga has proven to be both a critical disappointment and a box office one. Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2024-10-07 16:43:09 UTC ]
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Joker Box Office Shocker: Folie à Deux Bombs With $40M Opening

Todd Phillips' sequel Joker: Folie a Deux bombed in its box-office debut with an estimated domestic opening of $40 million, well behind expectations, after becoming the the first Hollywood comic book movie in history to earn a D CinemaScore from audiences. (THR / Heat... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2024-10-07 12:00:00 UTC ]
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Why is Warren Beatty Still Dressing Up as Dick Tracy?

Decades after the Dick Tracy movie, the Oscar-winner just can’t quit the comic book detective. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2024-09-25 07:50:00 UTC ]
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