Kickstarter Raises $600K for Web Comic, but ‘Ashes’ Is Threatened

Crowd-funding, the technical term for fund-raising sites like Kickstarter.com, has been an increasingly popular way for cartoonists to raise money to publish independent comic and graphic novel projects. While Kickstarter has just hit a new high point with the funding of the first $600,000 comics project, another recent high profile project has hit a snag over creative differences and illustrates how these ventures can fall apart. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2012-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Jet City Comics Debuts Cover Art for 'Wool: The Graphic Novel'

Jet City Comics, Amazon Publishing’s graphic novel and comics imprint, has released the cover art for the first three issues of "Wool: The Graphic Novel," the comics adaptation of author Hugh Howey’s bestselling, self-published science-fiction novel. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Humanoids Debuts Comics App for Apple and Android

Humanoids, the famed French comics house now based in Los Angeles, has released the Humanoids Comics app for iOS and Android. The app offers retail access to more than 60 Humanoids titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Upcoming Comics Events: March 24, 2014

Ben Katchor in London; "Future Shock" #7 Release Party; Emerald City Comic Con; Paul Hornschemeier, Charles Forsman, and Jesse Lonergan in Somerville. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PRH/Santillana Merger Threatens Digital Shake Up in Brazil Ebook Sector

Penguin Random House Merger with Santillana will force the Brazilian operation to choose whether to stay or leave the powerful DLD digital distribution platform. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Despite Early Sales Slump, Comics Retailers Remain Upbeat

In contrast to last year’s booming comics marketplace, sales of graphic novels and comics periodicals in the early months of 2014 are down. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Upcoming Comics Events: March 17, 2014

3/17: Frank Santoro in Columbus, OH; 3/20: Trina Robbins in Pittsburgh, PA; 3/21: Billy Ireland Museum Opening Receptions in Columbus, OH; 3/21-3/23: MegaCon 2014 in Orlando, FL; 3/22: Pittsburgh Indy Comics Expo in Pittsburgh, PA Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Amazon Is Raising The Cost Of Prime Membership

Analysts say the $20 bump, from $79 to $99, could add up to $1 billion to the company's revenue.Amazon Prime is a great deal. You get free two-day shipping on most of your packages, unlimited access to Amazon's growing trove of streaming movies and TV shows, and the ability to rent ebooks from... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2014-03-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Upcoming Comics Events: March 10, 2014

Planet Comicon in Kansas City, MO; Indiana Comic Con in Indianapolis, IN; Ales Kot & Tradd Moore in Winter Park, FL; J.H. Williams III in San Francisco, CA; London Super Comic Con in London, U.K. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Indie Creators Self-Publish 1,000 Comics on ComiXology in One Year

On the one-year anniversary of the service, digital comics locus ComiXology says it now offers more than 1,000 titles through its self-publishing platform Submit.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-03-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Best Cold-Weather Comics for Winter's End

With Spring just around the corner, here are some of the best cold-weather comics to see out the end of the season. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comics Break the Sound Barrier

Superman was the first comic-book superhero to break the sound barrier, with the 1940s radio show The Adventures of Superman. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Comics World’ Newsletter Now Twice a Month

PW Comics World, Publishers Weekly’s regular email newsletter on graphic novel and comics publishing, is increasing its frequency to twice a month. Beginning March 5 2014, the newsletter will go out on the first and third Wednesdays of every month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Moroccan Book & Comics Festivals Promote East/West Dialogue

Rabat is a hotbed of literary activity, with the Etonnants Voyageurs literary festival opening today, and the International Comics Festival coming next month. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2014-03-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Marvel Unlimited Offers Digital Comics Access for 99 Cents

In a reprise of a similar promotion at last year’s SXSW Interactive, Marvel is marking its appearance at the annual tech festival with an introductory offer of 99 cents for a month’s access to Marvel Unlimited, its e-comics subscription service. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Upcoming Comics Events: March 3, 2014

Will Eisner Reading by Paul Levitz in New York, NY; Moon Knight Release Party in Dublin, Ireland; Selfmade Hero Spring Party in London, U.K.; Smudge Expo in Arlington, VA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Crowdwatch: 35 Years of Radical Comics; Fight Human Trafficking with Manga

PW Comics World's bi-weekly spotlight on crowdfunded comics and comics-related projects. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-03-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Upcoming Comics Events: February 24, 2014

"B+F" Tour in Seattle, WA; James Robinson Signing in San Francisco, CA; Gail Simone Signing and Q&A in Portland, OR; Kevin Huizenga Reading and Discussion in Bryn Mawr, PA. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Patreon Raises $2.1 Million for Subscription-Based Crowdfunding Platform

In what could be the biggest variation on crowdfunding, San Francisco Patreon has raised $2.1 million in funding for its subscription-based system. Patreon allows fans to pledge recurring payments to a creator rather than provide one-off support to a single project. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-24 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bill & Ted'</em>s Comics: Old Enough to Drink, Still Totally Worth It

It's been two decades since Bill &amp; Ted's Excellent Comic Book hit the shops -- and it's still great after all these years.     Continue reading at Wired

[ Wired | 2014-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Pocket Gems Launches Hybrid Game, Novel, Comic Platform

Pocket Gems, the San Francisco-based mobile gaming company, has launched Episode, a new mobile gaming platform, that includes a writer’s portal that will enable anyone to utilize the platform to create their own animated story. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-02-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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