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Newbury Comics: ‘It’s Always Morph or Die’

By Judith Rosen | 04/06/2012 @ 07:00PM

As digital book sales continue to gain traction, the comparison between bookstores and record stores has gotten closer. While the number of independent record stores has fallen dramatically over the years, Boston's Newbury Comics is bucking the trend.
Graphicly Revamps Focus, Stops Digital Comics Retail

By Calvin Reid | 04/05/2012 @ 12:00AM

Digital comics vendor Graphicly will halt its storefront operations and cease selling digital comics and focus on its recently launched self-publishing and distribution platform.
Comics on Kickstarter: Sean Michael Wilson, Zenescope, Keith Knight and Batton Lash

By Calvin Reid | 04/05/2012 @ 12:00AM

Kickstarter continues to grow as a venue where independent artists can raise money to fund projects and artists as well as publishers are taking full advantage. This week we take a look at Kickstarter projects from Sean Michael Wilson, Zenescope, Keith Knight and Batton Lash.
Brian Michael Bendis To Write How-To Book On Graphic Novels

By Calvin Reid | 04/03/2012 @ 12:00AM

Acclaimed and bestselling comics writer Brian Michael Bendis has signed with Random House’s Watson-Guptill imprint to publish a book on the creative and business side of creating graphic novels.
Chicago Comic And Entertainment Expo Looks to Grow in 2012

By Calvin Reid | 04/03/2012 @ 12:00AM

The Chicago Comic and Entertainment Expo, better known as C2E2 and scheduled for April 13-15 at Chicago’s McCormick Place, is looking to establish itself as a major pop culture exhibition in North America.
Super Folk: Emerald City Comicon and More

By Matt White | 04/03/2012 @ 12:00AM

This week Super Folk, PW Comic World’s superhero news column, looks at all the news coming out of Seattle from Emerald City Comicon (ECCC) including DC and Marvel’s plans for the future, new series from Image, IDW and Dark Horse, and more.
Oni Press To Reprint Scott Pilgrim In Deluxe, Full-Color Hardcover Editions

By Calvin Reid | 04/02/2012 @ 12:00AM

Oni Press and creator Bryan Lee O’Malley plan to reprint his bestselling black and white Scott Pilgrim graphic novel series in six full-color hardcover editions beginning in August 2012.
Ken Sasaki Named President, CEO of Viz Media

By Calvin Reid | 04/01/2012 @ 12:00AM

Ken Sasaki, senior v-p and general manager of Viz Media, a U.S. based manga and graphic novel publisher and anime distributor, has been named president and CEO of Viz Media effective April 1.
Comics, New York City And History At Columbia’s Low Library

By Philip Turner | 03/29/2012 @ 12:00AM

With thirty panelists participating in six panels, plus a keynote discussion with acclaimed X-men writer and collector Chris Claremont, Comic New York: A Symposium, attracted more than 250 comics fans to Columbia University's Low Library to hear in-depth conversations about the intertwined histories of the comic arts and the City of New York.
Super Folk: HD Comics, DC Tidbits, Marvel Gears Up for AvX, New Previews and Teasers

By Matt White | 03/27/2012 @ 12:00AM

This week in Super Folk, PW Comic World’s superhero news roundup, Marvel gets ready for Avengers Vs. X-Men, C2E2 looms, teasers and previews for new comics from Image, Avatar and Alan Moore; and GLAAD Award winners.
Panel Mania: The Book of God

Compiled by Ada Price | 03/27/2012 @ 12:00AM

The Book of God chronicles the process of the creation of the Bible and the history surrounding it. Written by Ben Avery and illustrated by Javier Saltares, it is published by Kingstone Comics and will be released in March.
Upcoming Comic Events: 3/26/2011

Compiled by Kate Fitzsimons | 03/26/2012 @ 12:00PM

3/31 Ming Doyle, Stacie Ponder, Renae De Liz & More Sign Womanthology in Somerville, MA, 4/3 Avengers vs. X-Men Launch Parties with John Romita Jr., Ed Brubaker & more in NYC, Los Angeles & Overton, KS,4/19 Toonseum Fundraiser Party with Doug Sneyd in Pittsburgh, PA.
Comics at SXSW 2012: Marvel, Symbolia and Round Table

By Calvin Reid | 03/20/2012 @ 12:00AM

While there seemed to be fewer presentations on comics at SXSW this year, there were a number of notable presentations, among them the launch of Marvel's digital comics line and a panel called, "How Comics Journalism is Saving Your Media."
Super Folk: WonderCon 2012

By Matt White | 03/20/2012 @ 12:00AM

This week Super Folk, PW Comics World's weekly superhero news summary, looks at all the announcements that came out of WonderCon over the weekend, including Marvel’s new X-Men series and a new Captain Marvel, more details on DC’s upcoming new titles, big news from IDW and more.
Upcoming Comics Events: 3/19/2012

Compiled by Kate Fitzsimons | 03/19/2012 @ 12:00PM

3/20 Comics Writing Master Class with Peter David at MOCCA in New York, 3/21 Smoke and Mirrors Release Party and Magic Show Los Angeles, CA and 3/23 Zak Sally & John Porcellino Signing in Chicago, IL.
Corto Maltese, Italian Anti-Hero, Takes on America

By John Seven | 03/13/2012 @ 03:00PM

Corto Maltese might have been a sensation in Europe for decades, but he’s largely slipped through the cracks in America. If Rizzoli USA's new edition of his first adventure has anything to do with it, Corto will finally join Tintin, Asterix, and the Moomins in capturing the American imagination.
Super Folk: Marvel’s Digital Comics Line, DC’s New Website and Creator Changes, Sales Surge in February

By Matt White | 03/13/2012 @ 02:00PM

It was a busy week in DC and Marvel news with DC's new website and Marvel's announcement of two ambitious digital initiatives, including a new line of original webcomics.
UK Indie NoBrow Stands Out With Beautiful Books

By Chris Arrant | 03/13/2012 @ 01:00PM

As the publishing world changes and evolves to deal with the challenges of the 21st century, a new London-based comics publisher named NoBrow is looking forward by looking away from digital publishing in favor of high-end book printing techniques.
Panel Mania: Gone to Amerikay

Compiled by Ada Price | 03/13/2012 @ 12:00AM

Written by Derek McCulloch and illustrated by Colleen Doran, Gone to Amerikay is a story of Irish emigres in America which spans a century. It focuses on three characters: a penniless single mother living in New York City's Five Points Slum in 1870, a young artist drawn to Greenwich Village's counterculture in 1960, and an Irish billionaire, who in 2010 seeks the music that inspired him as a child. Gone to Amerikay will be released by Vertigo in comic stores on March 28 and everywhere on April 3.
Koren Shadmi’s Web Comic ‘The Abaddon’ Brings Sartre to Brooklyn

By John Seven | 03/12/2012 @ 12:01PM

Koren Shadmi has hit the half-way mark with his literate and foreboding web comic The Abaddon. As he gears up to finish the work, Shadmi has turned to Kickstarter, the popular crowdfunding website, as a way to find funds to support himself until the work is completed.

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