More To Come, the PW Comics World Podcast
This week Calvin interviews newly appointed Valiant Comics executive editor Joe Illidge about his move from Lion Forge to Valiant, as well as the characters of the Valiant universe, diversity and inclusion, and reaching new readers in a changing comics marketplace.
Graphic Novels Get Biblio-graphic
Graphic novel publishers scramble to appeal to libraries. more...
A New Golden Age for Western Manga
Manga publishers embrace steady growth and new hits. more...
Back to the Land: PW Talks with Nate Powell
PW talks with Nate Powell, the comics artist responsible for drawing the March trilogy, John Lewis's acclaimed Civil Rights graphic memoir, about his new graphic novel, 'Come Again,' a work of fiction very different from working on Lewis's famed work of nonfiction. more...
First Second Wins Three Times at Inaugural Excellence in Graphic Lit Awards
Scott Westerfield and Alex Puvilland’s 'Spill Zone,' a haunting sci-fi thriller, was named book of the year at the inaugural Excellence in Graphic Literature Awards, one of three winning books published by First Second Books. The EGLA were presented June 16 at ceremonies held at the Denver Comic Con.and more.
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DC Comics Launches New DC Black Label Imprint, Plus a Conversation with Sean Murphy
All-star writers Frank Miller, Scott Snyder, Brian Azzarello, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Greg Rucka, and John Ridley join DC Black Label with their ultimate takes on modern superhero storytelling, bringing edgy and provocative standalone stories to the legends of Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman. (Sponsored)
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Humanoids’ New Graphic Imprints Add Memoir, Kids, YA
The French-owned, Los Angeles–based publisher of French graphic novels is expanding its catalogue with three new imprints, including a children’s and YA line called Humanoids Kids.
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Check, Please! Year Four Debuts Online June 11
Check, Please!, Ngozi Ukazu's popular LGBTQ hockey and pie-baking webcomic and graphic novel series, will kick off its fourth and final year online on June 11.
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Graphic Novels Find Their Place at BookExpo, BookCon, and NYRF
In a signal of the continuing growth of the category in the book trade, graphic novel publishers announced new titles and had a lively presence at BookExpo, BookCon, and at the inaugural New York Rights Fair.
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Comixology Originals Debuts New Titles, Adds POD Print Editions
Amazon's digital comics marketplace Comixology is releasing three new series in digital and POD print editions, and plans to announce an even larger list of graphic novels during San Diego Comic-Con in July.
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A New Golden Age for Western Manga
In 2018, publishers are cautiously optimistic in a manga market with steady sales in print and digital.
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Graphic Novels Get Biblio-graphic
How comics publishers are scrambling to appeal to the library market.
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A New Comics Publisher Targets Libraries
Lion Forge’s higher-ups discuss the publisher’s efforts to support librarians and grow its presence in the library and school market.
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Brilliant Advice On Being Bipolar: PW Talks with Ellen Forney
Cartoonist Ellen Forney is publishing 'Rock Steady: Brilliant Advice from My Bipolar Life,' a sequel to her 2012 graphic memoir about bipolar disorder, that is a personal guide with detailed practical advice on coping with mood disorders.
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TCAF 2018 Marks Festival's 15 Years
This year's Toronto Comic Arts Festival celebrated its 15 anniversary while honoring Toon Books' 10th year, and hosted appearances by manga star Inio Asano, and artists Ho Che Anderson, Hope Larson, Mariko Tamaki and others.
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