Manga Buzz is Strong at Comic-Con 2014

While there were fewer manga-related panels than ever on the programming schedule at Comic-con International, there was still lots to see on the floor and publishers reported strong sales at this year's show. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Manga Buzz is Strong at Comic-Con 2014

While there were fewer manga-related panels than ever on the programming schedule at Comic-con International, there was still lots to see on the floor and publishers reported strong sales at this year's show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-07-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Comic Con: Pokémon Go, Attack on Titan Drive Manga Sales

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Manga Fandemonium Reigns at New York Comic Con 2015

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Photo Mania: San Diego Comic-Con International 2014

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Image Expo Kicks Off Comic-Con 2014

Once again, Image Expo gave the publisher an opportunity to show off new projects while contrasting—and criticizing—conventional comics publishing with Image’s lineup of new and original creator-owned works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

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