The Graphic Novel Versions of Literary Classics Used to Seem Lowbrow. No More.

A new crop of adaptations proves that comic book artists can be complex and effective in tackling other writers’ work. Continue reading at 'The New York Times'

[ The New York Times | 2019-11-12 10:00:08 UTC ]

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Announcing the Discworld Graphic Novel Universe

Plus, the latest DC and Marvel news, what the tariffs mean for the comics world, the best anime of the year, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-25 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Literary Advocates Condemn Florida Book Banning Bill

A coalition of organizations—including the Authors Guild, the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and EveryLibrary—has formally opposed Florida House Bill 1539, which would require school districts to remove any book deemed “harmful to minors” within five days of a challenge. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-24 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Trump Vs. Ventriloquist: Who’s the Real Puppet?

In the latest installment of this series of comic book villains vs. Trump, let's take a look at Batman villain the Ventriloquist. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-18 10:00:00 UTC ]
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PanelFly Launches Online Marketplace for Comic Book Distribution

Austin-based startup PanelFly has launched what it describes as the first online wholesale marketplace connecting retailers directly with comics publishers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-04-18 04:00:00 UTC ]
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This Graphic Novel Uses Fiction to Explore Important Facts

While stunt girl reporters were real, this graphic novel uses fictional elements to highlight the groundbreaking work these journalists undertook. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-04 11:30:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: ‘Aya: Face the Music’ by Marguerite Abouet and Clément Oubrerie

The latest volume in Abouet and Oubrerie’s graphic novel series about a savvy teenage girl’s adventures in 1980s Côte d’Ivoire finds its protagonist, Aya, in college, where she gets caught in a campus protest turned violent. A 7-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-26 04:00:00 UTC ]
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If You Build It, Comic Book Fans Will Come

Comics shop owners shore up customer loyalty with events, clubs, and personalized service, helping small shops thrive in hard times. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-03-07 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The People’s Joker remixes familiar characters to create a new kind of comic book movie

This Joker is supported by a slew of recognisable Batman villains, such as the Riddler, Mr Freeze and Poison Ivy. Continue reading at The Conversation

[ The Conversation | 2025-03-04 14:23:11 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: ‘Life Drawing’ by Jaime Hernandez

Jaime Hernandez’s new graphic novel is a generational update on the lives of his fictional punk rock duo Maggie and Hopey from the original Locas and Love and Rockets comics series. A ten-page excerpt. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-26 05:00:00 UTC ]
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The Biggest Bookish News of the Week

The first major verdict in an AI copyright case in the U.S., the graphic novel boom is great for kids, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-16 16:00:00 UTC ]
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Cost Cuts Lower Losses at Comics Publisher IDW

Across the board reductions helped ameliorate the graphic novel publisher's losses in fiscal 2024 by $3.5 million as sales remained basically flat at $26 million. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-05 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Samuel Teer and Mar Julia's Printz Win: 'Hooting and Hollering'

When Samuel Teer and Mar Julia, author and illustrator of 'Brownstone', received word on Sunday that their graphic novel had won the 2025 Michael L. Printz Award, neither was anticipating the call. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-28 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Diamond Comic Distributors Files for Bankruptcy

The company has been a linchpin in the distribution of comics to comics shops since its founding in 1982. The future of its comics distribution and graphic novel divisions remains uncertain. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-01-14 05:00:00 UTC ]
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Panel Mania: ‘The Last Mermaid: Book 01’ by Derek Kirk Kim

The cartoonist and filmmaker’s first graphic novel in more than a decade is a dazzling post-apocalyptic sci-fi epic. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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‘Feeding Ghosts’ and ‘Victory Parade’ Top PW’s 2024 Graphic Novel Critics Poll

For the second year in a row, the top spot on our annual graphic novel critics poll is shared by two titles which, while distinctive in style, share remarkably similar themes, delving into the inheritance of trauma across generations and the fraught dynamics of mothers and daughters. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2024-12-11 05:00:00 UTC ]
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