More To Come, the PW Comics World Podcast
This week we interview historian Brian K. Mitchell, Barrington Edwards, and Nick Weldon, about the publication of the new graphic nonfiction work, 'Monumental: Oscar Dunn and His Radical Fight in Reconstruction Louisiana,’ the remarkable story of the first Black Lieutentant governor and acting governor in U.S. history.
Spring 2021 Graphic Novels, Nonfiction
Diverse debuts, politically charged nonfiction, and a new work from a Nobel laureate. more...
An Anti-Racist Graphic Novel Reading List
PW has compiled a list of graphic works on African American life and history. more...
Kristen Radtke Writes, and Draws, Our Loneliness
Kristen Radtke's new work of graphic nonfiction is a marvelous deep dive into that universal emotion, blending science, memoir, journalism, research, philosophy, and pop culture to explore isolation and our desire to be close to one another. more...
Ali’s ‘Rumble In the Jungle’ Told with Photos and Comics
PW talks with writer JD Morvan about 'Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974,' a new graphic work using photographs and comics to retell the story of The Rumble in the Jungle, Ali's 1974 title bout with George Foreman in the Republic of Congo. more...and more.
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Panel Mania: The Thud by Mikael Ross
After his mother suffers a terrible injury, Noel, a young boy with developmental disabilities, finds that his secure and loving life with her is upended. He is sent to live in a group house that offers him new opportunities for friendship and relationships. This is a 7-page excerpt from Mikael Ross's 'The Thud,' which will be published by Fanatagraphics this month.
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Ali’s ‘Rumble In the Jungle’ Told with Photos and Comics
PW talks with writer JD Morvan about 'Muhammad Ali, Kinshasa 1974,' a new graphic work using photographs and comics to retell the story of The Rumble in the Jungle, Ali's 1974 title bout with George Foreman in the Republic of Congo.
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Sokolowski, Prentz Join Dynamite Entertainment
Jim Sokolowski, formerly an executive at Marvel, DC, and Archie Comics, has been named v-p and associate publisher at the independent comics house Dynamite Entertainment. In addition, Nick Prentz will join the Dynamite design team.
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Panel Mania: The Other History of The DC Universe by John Ridley, Giuseppe Camuncoli and Andrea Cucchi
In 'The Other History of The DC Universe' by John Ridley, acclaimed novelist, screenwriter, and a longtime comics writer, has created an alternative narrative about the iconic superheroes of the DC universe, told from the point of view of DC’s Black and other superheroes of color. An 11-page excerpt.
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Milestone’s Black Comics Heroes Return in New Series
Milestone Media, the African American–owned publisher that created the celebrated Black superhero comics universe, will relaunch its publishing program later this month with the release of newly created original series in digital and print formats.
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A New Guide to the Black Comic Book Community
'The Access Guide to the Black Comic Book Community 2020-2021', is the first in a series of reference works that will showcase creators of color who released books in 2020 as well as industry institutions and events that spotlight their works.
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Panel Mania: Monumental: Oscar Dunn and His Radical Fight In Reconstruction Louisiana
'Monumental: Oscar Dunn and His Radical Fight in Reconstruction Louisiana' by Brian K. Mitchell is a graphic account of the life of Dunn, a New Orleans-born former slave, musician, carpenter, and grandmaster freemason, who rose to become the first African American state lieutenant governor and acting governor in the U.S. A 14-page excerpt.
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Liang Launches Pop Culture Consultancy
Kuo-Yu Liang, a veteran comics and pop culture professional, has launched Ku Worldwide, a consultancy offering guidance and industry analysis designed to support firms serving the international pop culture market.
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Tapas Sees Big Gains for Digital Comics
Digital comics delivered via mobile devices are attracting impressive traffic and generating revenue for artists and publishers. Tapas, a small U.S.-based mobile comics startup, reported impressive recent growth, and announced plans to partner with traditional print publishers like Scholastic.
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Panel Mania: Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale by Tim Fielder
Tim Fielder’s new graphic novel Infinitum: An Afrofuturist Tale is a meta-fictional tale of survival and an epic adventure that celebrates the presence of the Black man and Black woman in genre storytelling from the beginning of time until the end of the universe. A five-page excerpt.
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