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Upcoming Comics Events: 9/8–9/14

Compiled by Matt White | 09/08/2014 @ 12:00PM

BD-Fil Festival of Comics in Lausanne, Switzerland; MariNaomi, Sakugawa, Kochalka, and Brown Signing in College Park, MD; SPXplosion 2014 Party in Baltimore, MD; Montreal Comiccon in Montreal, Quebec; Small Press Expo in North Bethesda, MD
John Porcellino’s Pre-Existing Condition

by Brian Heater | 09/03/2014 @ 09:00AM

In his longest, most revealing work, King Cat Comix's John Porcellino looks at an unknown but life threatening illness and its effect on his world, a story it took him 17 years to tell.
Digital-First Lion Forge Adds Kids' Line, Print Comics

By Brigid Alverson | 09/03/2014 @ 09:00AM

Launched as digital-first publisher, Lion Forge Comics is not even two years old and is already expanding, adding more licensed and original works, a kids' comics imprint, and now plans to offer print.
Panel Mania: Hubert and Kerascoët explore the depths of 'Beauty'

by Zainab Akhtar | 09/03/2014 @ 09:00AM

The artist of the acclaimed 'Beautiful Darkness' and 'Miss Don't Touch Me' is back with another deceptively fairy-tale veneered narrative on the treacherous nature of beauty.
Upcoming Comics Events: 9/1–9/7

Compiled by Matt White | 09/01/2014 @ 12:00PM

'Shoplifter' Launch Party in Toronto, ON; 'Irwin: A New York Story' Screening in New York, NY; Gary Panter Exhibition Opening Reception in New York, NY; Cincy Comicon in Covignton, KY; Helsinki Comics Festival in Helsinki, Finland; Baltimore Comic-Con in Baltimore, MD.
Light Novels Arrive in the U.S.—Again

By Deb Aoki | 08/29/2014 @ 07:00PM

The Japanese pop lit form known as light novels is taking off, with Hachette Book Group’s Yen On planning on released at least 24 titles in 2015.
Holt, Seven Stories Sign Comics Works on Snowden, NSA

By Calvin Reid and Clare Swanson | 08/29/2014 @ 07:00PM

"Comics can wed different parts of a story together and really show things in ways prose can’t,” said Riva Hocherman, an editor at Metropolitan Books, about 'Verax,' a forthcoming work of graphic nonfiction that tackles the history of NSA electronic surveillance.
Upcoming Comics Events: 8/25–8/31

Compiled by Matt White | 08/25/2014 @ 12:00PM

Wayward Launch Party in Toronto, ON; Jack Kirby Birthday Celebration and Beer in Clifton Park, NY; Fan Expo Canada in Toronto, ON; Safari Festival in London, U.K.
Dark Horse Looks to Add More Kids' Graphic Novels

By Calvin Reid | 08/25/2014 @ 11:30AM

Dark Horse Comics is expanding the number of kids' graphic novels it publishes each year, launching four new titles in 2015 with more planned.
How’s Marvel Now Working Out?

By Todd Allen | 08/25/2014 @ 09:00AM

Since launching a major revamp of their line more than two years ago, Marvel has had mixed success with their Marvel NOW! titles.
New Watson & Holmes, Jesse Reklaw, Valorous Damsel Comics Grab Crowdfunding

Compiled by Matt White | 08/20/2014 @ 01:00PM

Crowdwatch spotlights new and notable crowdfunded comics projects that are worthy of attention—or support. This week, a schizophrenic sketchpad, amphibians raising hell, damsels taking the lead, bardic fury, and the return of Watson & Holmes.
Panel Mania: Archie's Best Spans Fads and Fashion

By Heidi MacDonald | 08/20/2014 @ 11:30AM

Spanning more than six decades of stories, 'The Best of Archie Book Four' is a scrapbook of American fashion and society while remaining true to its timeless characters.
Panel Mania: John Martz and 'A Cat Named Tim'

by Zainab Akhtar | 08/20/2014 @ 10:00AM

Cats and comics get a big boost this September with John Martz's 'A Cat Named Tim'.
The Distribution Engine Brings U.K. Small Press Graphic Novels to the U.S.

By Brigid Alverson | 08/19/2014 @ 12:30PM

Seven U.K. small presses have banded together to bring wider retail distribution and greater sales to their graphic novels in the U.S. comics market.
Kickstarter Diary Chapter 5: The Postmortem

By Todd Allen | 08/19/2014 @ 10:00AM

A successful Kickstarter campaign for his book completed, Todd Allen looks back on the final results and lessons learned, and ponders whether he would use Kickstarter again.
Upcoming Comics Events: 8/18–8/24

Compiled by Matt White | 08/18/2014 @ 12:00PM

Bryan Lee O'Malley in Dublin, Ireland; Wizard World Chicago in Rosemont, IL; Star Wars Signing in Manhattan Beach, CA
How Graphic Are These Novels?

By Rich Shivener | 08/15/2014 @ 07:00PM

Read with caution: in September, a number of libraries will invite patrons to read comics and graphic novels that have been challenged or banned in schools and public libraries in recent years.
Surveying Digital Comics After Amazon-Comixology

by Bruce Lidl | 08/11/2014 @ 05:00PM

Speaking with a wide variety of publishers at the San Diego Comic-Con revealed different reactions to DRM-free comics, in-app purchases, storytelling and more as the industry adapts to Amazon's acquisition of Comixology.
Upcoming Comics Events: 8/11-7/17

Compiled by Matt White | 08/11/2014 @ 12:00PM

Jeff Lemire and Ray Fawkes in Toronto, ON; COMICA Festival Weekend in London, U.K.; Connecticut ComiCONN in Bridgeport, CT; Ed Piskor in Brooklyn, NY.
Comics Publishers Lure Bestselling Book Authors

By Rich Shivener | 08/08/2014 @ 07:00PM

Bestselling authors George R.R. Martin and Chuck Palahniuk and director Quentin Tarantino, along with their respective publishers Avatar Press, Dark Horse, and Dynamite Entertainment, generated a lot of attention at the recent Comic-Con International about their forthcoming projects.

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