Comics Plus, PRH at Odds Over E-Book Lending
Following PRH's acquisition of Boom! Studios, the comics and graphic novel publisher’s digital catalog is no longer available for unlimited, simultaneous library access. more...
Struggling Together: PW Talks with Mike Curato
Curato talks about his adult graphic novel debut, 'Gaysians', developing multiethnic characters, and more. more...
More to Come, the PW Comics World Podcast
This week on More to Come: Heidi MacDonald interviews Tiffany Babb, publisher of 'The Comics Courier', a print newspaper of comics criticism and commentary, currently fundraising a second issue on Kickstarter. They talk about the state of comics writing on the internet and in print, Tiffany's work at PopVerse, and her baseball site, The Fan Files.
Misery Loves Comics in Graphic Nonfiction About Grief
Graphic nonfiction offers solace for readers dealing with tragedy and tough transitions. Loss can be overwhelming to live through, let alone write about—but drawing can enable authors to convey what words alone cannot. more...
Comics That Call Readers to Action
Graphic nonfiction on political conflict and activism ranges from comics journalism to graphic memoirs to in-depth imaginative works of history. Following their raised fists, here are six forthcoming comics that call readers to action. more...
Summer Reads: Adult Graphic Novels
Our editors picked a list of four cool graphic novels that will help you make it through the hot summer season to come, among them, 'Simplicity,' a brainy satire by Mattie Lubchansky. Check out all of them.and more.
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Struggling Together: PW Talks with Mike Curato
We spoke with the author of one of the most banned books in the country about his adult graphic novel debut, Gaysians, developing multiethnic characters, the freedom of writing without the burden of self-censorship, and more.
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Panel Mania: ‘Spent: A Comic Novel’ by Alison Bechdel
The latest from one of America’s most beloved cartoonists is both a very funny fictionalized graphic memoir and a lively critique of consumer capitalism. A seven-page excerpt.
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Misery Loves Comics in Graphic Nonfiction About Grief
A slate of upcoming comics and graphic memoirs offer solace to readers going through loss and mental health struggles.
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Comics That Call Readers to Action
Here are six forthcoming comics and works of graphic nonfiction that rally readers to take a political stand.
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PRH Cuts Ties with Diamond Comic Distributors
Penguin Random House will end its distribution arrangement with Diamond Comic Distributors, effective June 25, following Ad Populum’s recent acquisition of the bankrupt Diamond’s comics distribution business. PRH is Diamond’s largest creditor, and is owed $9.2 million.
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Diamond Comic Bankruptcy Leads to a Haze of Uncertainty
When Diamond Comic Distributors filed for bankruptcy in January, everyone in the comics world knew the industry was in for a shake-up. But no one could have predicted the battle royale that ensued. Now, publishers are left guessing at the best path forward.
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Is Joe Sacco Done with Graphic Journalism?
The Eisner Award winner suggested that The Once and Future Riot, out in October from Metropolitan Books, could be his last longform work in a genre he pioneered.
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Panel Mania: ‘Parable of the Talents’ by Octavia Butler, Adapted by Damian Duffy and John Jennings
The science fiction legend’s dystopian masterwork has been adapted into a timely graphic novel by Damian Duffy and John Jennings. A nine-page excerpt.
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Meet Boom! Studios Publisher Michael Kelly
The Hasbro veteran, who has a background in both books and comics, was tapped to lead the storied comics house following its acquisition by Penguin Random House last year. And he has big plans for its future.
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Panel Mania: ‘Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance’ by Denali Sai Nalamalapu
This graphic memoir is a moving account and tribute to the local West Virginia activists fighting to protect their land from the ravages of the Mountain Valley Pipeline project.
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