Here are a dozen Christmas comics—both naughty and nice, promising to entertain or, at least, suffice. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'
[ Publishers Weekly | 2014-12-17 00:00:00 UTC ]
WIRED's special correspondent Cara Santa Maria hits the convention floor in search of the strangest comics ever published. Yep, DC actually put out a Superman vs. Muhammad Ali book in the late '70s. Super weird! Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2013-07-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gerard Jones, author of 'Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters, and the Birth of the Comic Book,' explains the origins of comic books, the hardships they went through, and where they are apt to go next. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor
[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-07-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Tuesday morning Amazon Publishing announced a new comics and graphic novel imprint, Jet City Comics. It will publish graphic novels by George R.R. Martin, of "Game of Thrones" fame and others.It was only yesterday that I asked my editor when Comic-Con begins, because the comics-related... Continue reading at Los Angeles Times
[ Los Angeles Times | 2013-07-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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NBCUniversal, one of the world’s premier media and entertainment companies, has partnered with digital publisher Lion Forge Comics to develop licensed comic books based on popular TV shows from the 1980s and 90s. Under the agreement license ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher
[ Editor & Publisher | 2013-07-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The only book prize known to be handing a pig to its winner, the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize announces its shortlist. The post UK: Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse’s Comic Fiction Shortlist appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives
[ Publishing Perspectives | 2024-11-22 19:58:08 UTC ]
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Advent, beginning December 1, is a spiritual warm-up to the joyful triumph of Christmas. And publishers are offering titles to brighten and enlighten people during the hectic holiday preparations. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-20 05:00:00 UTC ]
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While many Christmas titles for tots are more jingle than Jesus, some publishers are explicit about salvation and the Son of God. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-18 05:00:00 UTC ]
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This time of year has a lot of merry and bright things to be excited about, but it can be stressful if you’re stumped on what to get your mom, dad, best friend, coworker or kids’ teacher as a holiday gift. Whether you enjoy or dread buying gifts for people, it’s safe to say we all want to give... Continue reading at Engadget
[ Engadget | 2024-11-15 15:12:30 UTC ]
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DC will expand its DC Compact Comics line, which republishes “bestselling, new-reader-friendly titles” from the comics giant's backlist in a full-color, 5.5” x 8.5” trim size priced at $9.99, next year, adding 15 more titles. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Tara Booth’s new graphic memoir is an eccentric and colorful psychological self-portrait with dazzling visual impact and an engaging and idiosyncratic sense of humor. A ten-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-11-13 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Cursed boys, illegal love potions, a teenage Ida B. Wells, and more of today's best YA book deals. Continue reading at Book Riot
[ Book Riot | 2024-11-12 16:12:00 UTC ]
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Publisher ‘profoundly sorry’ for hurt caused by Spirou and the Blue Gorgon as it recalls 30,000 copies from shopsA comic book has been withdrawn from sale by its Belgian publisher after an outcry over racist depictions of black people and “hyper-sexualised” images of women.The publisher Dupuis... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-11-05 13:10:34 UTC ]
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The team behind Drawing Blood, the new graphic novel series from Image Comics, which follows the rapid rise and fall of the cocreator of a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles–like superhero team, discusses collaborating, comics history, and more. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-30 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This year's ICv2 Insider Talks found that while comics sales were down 7% from the “COVID peak” of 2022—with manga, once the primary driver for comics growth, seeing the largest drop—they're still holding strong, with 2023 sales up 67% above 2019. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-22 04:00:00 UTC ]
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World Without End topped bestseller lists but was criticised for embracing nuclear powerIn 2019, France’s best known climate expert sat down to work with its most feted graphic novelist. The result? Perhaps the most terrifying comic ever drawn.Part history, part analysis, part vision for the... Continue reading at The Guardian
[ The Guardian | 2024-10-19 04:00:05 UTC ]
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It's that time of the year where the Javits Center will be full of superheroes, supervillains, and more. New York Comic Con kicked off Oct. 17 and will run through Oct. 20. While the East Coast leg is not nearly as large as San Diego's version that took place earlier... Continue reading at AdWeek
[ AdWeek | 2024-10-18 16:49:58 UTC ]
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Marvel Premier Collection, a new line of trade paperbacks aimed at providing an accessible entry point for comics newcomers, will launch in February with classic works by Frank Miller and Ta-Nehesi Coates. The line was announced at the first-ever Retailer Day at this year's New York Comic Con. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-17 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The inductees are being recognized for work on G.I. Joe, Mad magazine, manga and mutants. They will be honored at New York Comic Con. Continue reading at The New York Times
[ The New York Times | 2024-10-11 15:00:09 UTC ]
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The Brooklyn, N.Y.–based indie comics shop launched a GoFundMe on October 6 in an effort to remain in its location for another three years. It exceeded its $79,200 goal in two days. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly
[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-10-08 04:00:00 UTC ]
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The sequel starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga has proven to be both a critical disappointment and a box office one. Continue reading at Wired
[ Wired | 2024-10-07 16:43:09 UTC ]
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