More To Come, the PW Comics World Podcast
Heidi visits Emerald City Comic Con and interviews comics artist Alison Sampson ('Winnebago Graveyard' and 'Hit Girl'), writer and new self-publisher David F. Walker ('Superb' and 'One Fall'), and Emerald Comics Distro founder Anne Bean
Comics Retail: A Market in Transition
Comics retailers struggle adapting to changes among consumers and publishers more...
Spring 2019 Graphic Novels
Spring graphic novels from veteran cartoonists and a wave of new artists. more...
In Her First YA Graphic Novel, Lauren Myracle Takes On Catwoman
'PW' talks with DC v-p Michele Wells about the debut of DC's new Books for Young Readers imprints and about the release of 'Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale,' bestselling YA author Lauren Myracle’s first effort writing a graphic novel. more...
First Second to Launch World Citizen Comics
Driven by the current political climate in combination with the popularity of nonfiction comics, First Second Books, Macmillan’s graphic novel imprint, is launching World Citizen Comics, a line of nonfiction graphic works focused on civic involvement and media literacy. First Second editorial director Mark Siegel said World Citizen Comics will launch with a line of seven works aimed at adults, young adults and middle grade readers, with more to follow. more...and more.
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In Her First YA Graphic Novel, Lauren Myracle Takes On Catwoman
YA author Lauren Myracle spoke with us about her debut graphic novel, ‘Under the Moon: A Catwoman Tale,’ which is part of the DC Books for Young Readers launch list.
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‘Nobody’s Fool,’ the Story Behind Zippy the Pinhead
Bill Griffith’s new graphic biography 'Nobody’s Fool' tells the life story of Schlitzie, the microcephalic sideshow performer who inspired Griffith’s iconic cartoon character Zippy the Pinhead. Along the way, the book offers a look into the vanished world of circuses and sideshows.
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Panel Mania: Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America by Box Brown
In 'Cannabis: The Illegalization of Weed in America' (First Second, April), Box Brown surveys the history of marijuana and provides an illuminating look at the racist social stigmatization, pharmacological affects and legalization movement surrounding marijuana in North America. A 15-page excerpt.
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Viz Launches Imprint to Publish Original Manga-Inspired Graphic Novels
Viz Media announced plans to launch Viz Originals, a new imprint that will publish original graphic novels by artists inspired by manga and anime.
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First Second to Launch World Citizen Comics
First Second Books, Macmillan’s graphic novel imprint, is launching World Citizen Comics, a line of nonfiction graphic works focused on civic involvement and media literacy, including books for children and teens.
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Panel Mania: Tyler Cross: Angola By Fabien Nury and Brüno
In this excerpt from 'Tyler Cross: Angola, Cross,' Nury and Brüno’s 1940s criminal antihero, finds himself imprisoned in Louisiana’s notoriously brutal Angola State Prison after an easy insurance scam turns into a doublecross.
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Faith Visits the Dreamside: PW Talks with Jody Houser and M.J. Kim
'Written by Jody Houser with art by M.J. Kim, 'Faith: Dreamside' collects the ongoing adventures of Faith Herbert, aka Zephyr, Valiant Comics’ breakout fangirl-turned-plus-sized superheroine.
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'Comics Will Break Your Heart': PW Talks with Faith Erin Hicks
We spoke with Eisner Award-winning comics artist Faith Erin Hicks about her first YA prose novel, 'Comics Will Break Your Heart,' which is named after a quote by legendary superhero artist Jack Kirby.
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Panel Mania: No Ivy League by Hazel Newlevant
In 'No Ivy League,' Hazel Newelvant’s forthcoming graphic memoir, the author looks back on the summer when Hazel was 17 years old and is forced to confront youthful illusions about the world and white privilege. An excerpt.
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Comics Is a Market in Transition
Retailers are struggling to adapt to changes among comics consumers and publishers.
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