Breaking India's menstruation taboos with a comic book

Aditi Gupta created a comic book to help girls in India better understand their periods. Continue reading at 'BBC World'

[ BBC World | 2019-03-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Best comic book apps for iPhone and iPad

These comic book readers make it easy to catch up on beloved series, no matter what type of fan you are. Continue reading at PC World

[ PC World | 2018-08-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Black Sands Entertainment Focuses on Books, Comics for Black Families

Founded by Manuel Godoy and his wife, Geiszel Godoy, this startup publisher focused on releasing comics, chapter books, and picture books aimed at black parents and their children. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-08-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Fans, New Books: Change Comes to San Diego Comic-Con 2018

Comic-Con featured the usual mobs of fans searching for movie and TV stars but the show also reflects ongoing change in the fan community, and publishers are presenting a broader selection of titles aimed at women, people of color, and the LGBTQ community. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Book Publishers, Faced With Flagging Sales, Look to Streaming

Inside the DC Universe Experience at Comic-Con International in San Diego. DC Entertainment used the interactive experience to promote its upcoming streaming service. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Book Spinoff of Black Panther Will Focus on His Sister

Shuri, a scientist, ascends to the throne of Wakanda in a coming Marvel comic book series. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Spider-Man Comic Book Artist Steve Ditko Has Died at 90

Comic book artist Steve Ditko has died at the age of 90, the New York Times reports. Ditko was best known for his work creating Spider-Man, who debuted in the Marvel comic book series Amazing Fantasy in 1962. Although Spider-Man was initially conceived by artist Jack Kirby, Kirby’s version was... Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2018-07-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Morris pre-empts 'taboo-busting' books on grief within 24 hours

In her "fastest acquisition yet", editorial director for Orion Spring Olivia Morris pre-empted two books on baby loss and grief by Zoe Clark-Coates. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH India buys 'cultural icon' Hind Pocket Books

Penguin Random House India has acquired Hindi-language publisher and "cultural icon" Hind Pocket Books for an undisclosed sum. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-30 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tech We’re Using: How Technology Transforms the World of Comic Books

George Gene Gustines, an editor in graphics and video at The New York Times, has been writing about comics for nearly two decades. Continue reading at The New York Times

[ The New York Times | 2018-06-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Married YouTube couple sign 'taboo-busting' first book

Trapeze is publishing a "taboo-busting" book from married YouTubers Rose Ellen Dix and Rosie Spaughton. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix releases a trailer for 'The Magic Order' comic book

If you still can't wrap your head around the fact that Netflix is publishing a comic book, maybe this trailer can help. The streaming giant has released an animated trailer for The Magic Order by Mark Millar's comic book empire, which Netflix snapped... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2018-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Draymond Green wants to trademark the phrase 'Hampton 5' for beverages, sneakers, comic books and more

Try to imagine a time in the not-so-distant future when fans of the Golden State Warriors can take a sip of a Hampton 5 sports beverage, place their Hampton 5 phone charger, Hampton 5 inflation needle and Hampton 5 comic book into their Hampton 5 backpack before slipping a Hampton 5 hoodie over... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-05-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Stan Lee: Comic book legend, 95, 'sues old company for $1bn'

The Spider-man co-creator files lawsuit over improper sale of his company and digital impersonation. Continue reading at BBC News

[ BBC News | 2018-05-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani is a Japanese comic book fantasy come to life

The protagonists of Japanese comic books come in various forms. There are warriors and ghost hunters, surgeons and teachers, detectives and chefs. And, of course, athletes. The authors of sports-themed stories have taken the liberties of bestowing their characters with supernatural abilities,... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2018-04-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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African women 'inspire comic book heroes'

You've heard of Wonder Woman and Black Panther, but what about Queen Amina and Ireti Moremi? Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2018-03-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Barnett's 'taboo-busting' book on periods to HQ

HQ has acquired a "fierce and funny" feminist manifesto by broadcaster Emma Barnett, which confronts the taboo topic of women's periods. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-02-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The comic book fan, the auction plan, and the 1.9m Lego Batman

An oversized action hero is on the hunt for a new home after being deemed too large for his current living quarters. Continue reading at Stuff

[ Stuff | 2018-01-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix's comic books are a preview of potential franchises

Netflix recently announced its first-ever acquisition: Millarworld. The company was built by successful comics creator Mark Millar, known for works that easily translate to cinema. The movies Wanted, Kick-Ass and Kingsman are all based on his graphic... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-11-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The “How Does a Comic Book Librarian Work?” Transcript

This is a transcript of the Oct. 22 edition of Working. These transcripts are lightly edited and may contain errors. For the definitive record, consult the podcast. Continue reading at Slate

[ Slate | 2017-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Netflix's first comic book is Mark Millar's 'The Magic Order'

When Netflix acquired Mark Millar's comic book empire in August, many assumed the streaming service would just adapt his various works for the screen. That isn't quite the case: Netflix announced today that it will publish The Magic Order as a comic... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2017-11-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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