The Top 10 Comics Stories of 2023

More growth in the seemingly unstoppable manga category and the ongoing struggles of librarians and comics retailers were among our most read stories on comics and graphic novels this year. Continue reading at 'Publishers Weekly'

[ Publishers Weekly | 2023-12-20 05:00:00 UTC ]

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Introducing Young Readers to Classics with Graphic Novels

A reader makes a case for the incorporation of graphic novel adaptations of classics, abbreviated for younger readers, into the classroom. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-07-18 10:36:40 UTC ]
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Square Enix Sets Up U.S. Manga and Book Imprints

In partnership with Penguin Random House, Japanese video game developer and manga publisher Square Enix is setting up two New York City-based imprints to publish manga, light novels, and other titles based on its gaming and anime properties. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-12 04:00:00 UTC ]
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HarperCollins to Launch HarperAlley, New Graphic Novel Imprint

HarperAlley will publish a variety of graphic novels and nonfiction for young readers and adults beginning in fall 2020, under the direction of Andrew Arnold. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-11 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians at Comic-Con

Once again SDCC is teaming up with the San Diego Public Library to host the annual Comic Conference for Educators and Librarians, a free five-day conference on graphic novels and libraries, held during SDCC, Wednesday–Sunday, July 17–21. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Read the Titles That Inspired the Summer 2019 Anime Season

Looking forward to the summer 2019 anime season? Why don't you check out the manga and light novel series that inspired these new shows! Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-07-03 10:42:39 UTC ]
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6 Classic Baseball Manga

We’ve put together a short list of classic manga series inspired by the game of baseball as played and as celebrated in Japan. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-07-03 04:00:00 UTC ]
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10 Anime and Manga Art Pieces to Showcase Your Fandom Love

We all love fanart, right? Be honest now. If you’re an anime and manga fan, you’ve probably gone looking for ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2019-06-28 10:34:35 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2019: Graphic Novels For Everyone

While comics publishers generally offered mixed to positive reviews of this year's BookExpo, they were enthusiastic about the expansive presence of graphic novels throughout the programming presented at the show. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-06-05 04:00:00 UTC ]
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BookExpo 2019: Shining a Light on Graphic Novels for Kids

Three out of four of this year’s graphic novel buzz selections are aimed at middle grade and teen readers. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Ted Adams to Launch Clover Press

IDW cofounders Ted Adams and Robbie Robbins are teaming up to launch Clover Press, a new publishing house that will release prose works, graphic novels, art books, and other works. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-29 04:00:00 UTC ]
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TCAF 2019 Hails Manga Stars; PW Talks with Oni's James Lucas Jones

The Toronto Comic Arts Festival, an international show of indie comics and graphic novels, was held May 11 and 12 at the Toronto Reference Library, and honored acclaimed manga artists Junji Ito and Hiromi Takashima; PW also interviewed Oni Press publisher James Lucas Jones about the recent... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-15 04:00:00 UTC ]
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Online bookseller aims to boost diverse children’s literature

A new online bookshop has launched to promote books, graphic novels and gifts that feature characters from under-represented backgrounds. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-05-15 00:00:00 UTC ]
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2018 North American Comics Sales Rise to $1.09 Billion

Led by sales of the graphic novel format, total sales of graphic novels and periodical comics in the U.S. and Canada were approximately $1.09 billion in 2018, according to a joint estimate by trade news sites ICv2 and Comichron. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Getting South Asians into graphic novels

Frustrated by the lack of South Asians in comic books, Sha Nazir founded BHP Comics, Scotland's only independent graphic novel publisher. Continue reading at BBC World

[ BBC World | 2019-04-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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A Decade of Graphic Novels from Abrams ComicArts

Launched in 2009 under the direction of editorial director Charles Kochman, Abrams Comic Arts will celebrate its 10th anniversary this week with plans for an exhibition and reception at the Society of Illustrators to be held later this month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-04-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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The Fanatic Is Coming

The Fanatic, a new biweekly newsletter offering a curated selection of PW's coverage of graphic novels and pop culture, will launch this Wednesday. The Fanatic will run on the first and the third Wednesday of each month. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-02-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Z2 Comics Finds Niche in Graphic Novels and Music

In 2017, the small indie graphic novel house based in New York published a graphic novel about a down-and-out music producer that included a soundtrack. Since then, the publisher has released a series of graphic novels based on music and the bands that produce it. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2019-01-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Graphic novels, poetry and art history make up SoA Translation Prizes shortlists

Graphic novels, poetry and art history make up some of the Society of Authors’ Translation Prizes shortlists for 2019, with 31 translations from seven languages up for awards. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2019-01-22 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Egmont wins auction for Clanton’s young graphic novel series

Egmont has acquired the UK and Commonwealth rights to Ben Clanton’s Narwhal and Jelly series of graphic novels after a “hotly contested” multi-publisher auction. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2018-12-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Photo Mania: New York Comic Con 2018

New York Comic Con 2018, held October 4-7 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center and at nearby venues, attracted throngs of fans to a weekend of comics, graphic novels, and pop culture of all kinds. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2018-10-08 00:00:00 UTC ]
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