Ernie Colón, Comic Book Artist Who Drew 9/11, Dies at 88

His art captured the whimsy of Richie Rich, the fantasy realms of Amethyst and the horror of the terrorist attacks. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

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The Best Graphic Novels, as Chosen by a High School Comic Book Club

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Nobel Prize-Winning Author Kenzaburo Oe Has Died at 88

Kenzaburō Ōe, the Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist known for his fiction addressing social and political issues, has passed away at 88. Continue reading at Book Riot

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9 of the Best New Science Fiction and Fantasy Books To Read In March 2023

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Ian Falconer, Children’s Book Author of OLIVIA, Dies at 63

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Heroes of the Written Word: Novels Starring Comic Book Characters

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Chuck Morrell, Sales Rep for Doubleday and St. Martin's, Dies at 88

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PW Picks: Books of the Week, January 9, 2022

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