Security Technology Drives Calmer But Still Robust Comic-Con 2016

The show added RFID technology to cut back on counterfeit badges and reduce traffic on the floor, but the show also reflected a growing and optimistic comics marketplace with an influx of new readers including women and girls. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Look at Library Programming at San Diego Comic-Con 2018

The librarians are coming! The San Diego Public Library is once again teaming with Comic-Con International to organize the Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians. Here's our select listing of panels for each day of CCEL. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-07-06 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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New York Comic Con 2017: All Our Coverage

Publishers Weekly has all the news about and from New York Comic Con 2017—including daily updates, podcasts and more. We have exclusive interviews, photos and all the rest of the action from the beginning of the show until the end, all collected right here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Comic Con 2017 Sells Record 200,000 Tickets

New York Comic Con attracted a record crowd of 200,000 to the Javits Convention Center and a variety of venues around New York City, including the New York Public Library, for a week of presentations and events celebrating comics, graphic novels and a wide range of popular culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: New York Comic Con 2017

New York Comic Con 2017, held October 5-8 at the Javits Convention Center in Manhattan, attracted a record number of attendees. Publishers Weekly was on hand to bring back images of the artists, publishers and fans attending the annual celebration of comics, graphic novels and popular culture. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-10-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DC Entertainment at New York Comic Con

Rounding up the biggest draws for DC fans at this year's New York Comic Con, including sneak peeks of the company's new comics series. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New York Comic Con 2017 Adds Library Programming

This year’s show features a new venue (the New York Public Library), a relocated Artist Alley, and a preview of the revamped Harvey Awards. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-09-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Con: Do fans want diverse characters?

Comic book fans say they welcome diverse characters, despite a Marvel boss claiming otherwise. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2017-08-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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At San Diego Comic-Con, Diversity in Content and Consumers is Key

The recent San Diego Comic-Con offered a window into the steady transformation of the North American comics industry and its fans. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: San Diego Comic-Con 2017

The San Diego Comic-Con International, held July 19-23, brings together the full range of the international pop culture world and Publishers Weekly was there to capture images of the events, artists, publishers and fans attending the biggest pop culture festival in North America. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Renewed Focus on Graphic Novels at San Diego Comic-Con 2017

This year's show marked continuing demand for graphic novels, driven by children's graphic novels and highlighted by the launch of new imprints at comics houses and at traditional New York trade book houses. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ezra Miller went to all his 'Justice League' Comic-Con obligations dressed as anime character Edward Elric

Ezra Miller is the Flash for Warner Bros.' next big superhero production, "Justice League." So naturally, he was on hand at Comic-Con to rally the geek troops for their premiere in November. However, Miller isn't just any old celebrity putting in the basic due diligence at the comic book... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2017-07-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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New Graphic Novels, Series Debut at San Diego Comic-Con 2017

At this year’s San Diego Comic-Con, held July 19-23, DC Entertainment was one of a number of publishers unveiling new projects with its announcement of a new series celebrating the 25th anniversary of the character Harley Quinn. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: All Our Coverage

Stay up to date on all the latest news about San Diego Comic-Con 2017 with Publishers Weekly—daily updates, podcasts and more. We'll have exclusive interviews, photos and all the rest of the action here. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
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North American Comics Market Hits $1.085 Billion in 2016

Led by $590 million in sales of book-format graphic novels, the combined graphic novel and comics sales in North America grew 5% to $1.085 billion in 2016, according to a joint estimate by industry news sites Comichron and ICv2.com. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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San Diego Comic-Con 2017: Debut Books and Highlights

Highlights at this year's SDCC including a celebration of the Jack Kirby Centennial that features a souvenir book and a new Kirby hardcover reprint volume from IDW, as well as debut books from Fantagraphics, First Second, Top Shelf and others. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Staying Safe at San Diego Comic-Con 2017

After a troubling event at a recent con in Phoenix, cosplayers face additional security scrutiny at this year’s SDCC. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-07-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic Novels Had a Strong 2016, Though Comics Sales Slowed

Retailers blame the presidential campaign and postelection anxiety for the year ending on a flat note, but some categories are growing in the book trade and in the comics shop market. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2017-02-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The 50 Most Read Technology Stories on Adweek.com in 2016

As we wind down for the holidays, we're looking back at the stories that were most popular among Adweek.com readers over the course of the year. Today, we look at stories from our Technology channel. 50. Facebook Vertical Video Ads Just Went Live and Are Evidently Producing Great Results 49.... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2016-12-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Publishers Weekly’s Top Comics Stories of 2016

Here are the ten most popular stories about graphic novels and comics published on publishersweekly.com in 2016. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2016-12-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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