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Charlaine Harris; Stieg Larsson Estate Ink Graphic Novel Deals

by Calvin Reid | 10/11/2011 @ 12:00AM

Charlaine Harris, author of the bestselling Sookie Stackhouse prose novels, signed a deal with Penguin’s Ace Books imprint to publish Cemetery Girl, an original graphic novel trilogy; and DC Entertainment’s Vertigo imprint announced plans to publish graphic novel adaptations of the late Steig Larsson’s bestselling Millenium trilogy prose novels.
Amanda Hocking Inks Deal to Publish Comics

By Calvin Reid | 10/11/2011 @ 12:00AM

Amanda Hocking, the popular YA author who has sold millions of digital copies of self-published paranormal, fantasy and zombie novels, will team up with comics publisher Dynamite Entertainment to release comics adaptations of her Hollowland prose novel series in 2012.
Archaia to Publish Marjane Satrapi’s ‘The Sigh’

By Beth Scorzato | 10/11/2011 @ 12:00AM

Marjane Satrapi, author of the critically acclaimed, bestselling 2000 graphic memoir, Persepolis, will publish the first English edition of her new graphic work, The Sigh, with L.A.-based indie comics house Archaia this November.
Pioneering Graphic Novel, 'Horror Hospital Unplugged,' Back In Print

By Ada Price | 10/11/2011 @ 12:00AM

Originally published in 1996, Horror Hospital Unplugged by Dennis Cooper and Keith Mayerson, is a pioneering graphic novel brought back into print by Harper Perennial this summer.
Comics Events: 10/10/2011

Compiled by Kate Fitzsimons | 10/10/2011 @ 12:00PM

Halloween with Jill Thompson in Chicago, cartooning class with Hilary Price in San Francisco & much, much more.
The Final 13: 'PW Comics World' Reviews DC’s 'The New 52' Week 4

By Calvin Reid, Heidi MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons | 10/10/2011 @ 12:00AM

It’s the last week of the #1s! DC Comics relaunched its superhero universe with 52 new #1 issues and PW Comics World has reviewed them all! This week we review week four, the final week of new #1 issue releases.
GeekGirl Con Shines a Light on Women in Comics

by Jennifer de Guzman | 10/07/2011 @ 12:01PM

Comics creators like Gail Simone, Jen Van Meter, Hope Larson, Greg Rucka, and Trina Robbins will be in Seattle on October 8-9 for GeekGirl Con, a new convention devoted to the interests and concerns of women in “geek culture.
B&N Pulls 100 DC Graphic Novels From Shelves Over Kindle Fire Deal

By Calvin Reid | 10/07/2011 @ 12:00AM

Barnes & Noble has instructed its stores to stop selling and remove the physical copies of the 100 graphic novels DC Comics plans to sell exclusively through the new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet. But the L.A. Times is reporting that the deal was probably only set to last four months.
Photo Mania: APE 2011 and Viz Media Offices

| 10/05/2011 @ 12:00AM

PW Comics World was in San Francisco and brought back pictures of the Alternative Press Expo, an annual show focused on small press and self-published comics, and the offices of manga publisher Viz Media.
APE Spotlights Indie Publishing Spirit

By Shannon O’Leary | 10/04/2011 @ 03:00PM

This past weekend marked the 17th anniversary of Comic Con International's Alternative Press Expo, a Bay Area showcase for independent creators and publishers.
Comics Events: 10/04/2011

Compiled by Kate Fitzsimons | 10/04/2011 @ 12:00PM

Rick Geary in Portland, Action Philosophers: The Play & New York Comic Con
New Kindle Gets Exclusive on DC Graphic Novels

By Heidi MacDonald | 09/30/2011 @ 07:00AM

The very first content exclusive to the new Amazon Kindle Fire has been announced—100 of DC Comics’ best selling graphic novels will be available exclusively for the tablet, with more to come.
100,000 Comics Nerds Flood the City

By Heidi MacDonald | 09/30/2011 @ 12:00AM

In a few short years, the New York Comic-Con has changed from a medium-size show with a densely crowded floor to a huge show with a densely crowded floor. Now in its sixth year, NYCC, to be held October 13–16 at the Javits Center, will take up the whole facility and has added an extra day as an industry day for professionals and a preview night for fans.
'PW Comics World' Reviews DC's 'The New 52': Week 3

By Heidi MacDonald, Kate Fitzsimons and Calvin Reid | 09/28/2011 @ 12:00AM

DC Comics has relaunched its superhero universe with 52 new #1 issues and the PW Comics World staff plans to review them all. This week we review DC’s 12 releases for week 3.
More To Come 8: SLG's Transformation and an NYCC First Look

Produced by Kate Fitzsimons | 09/27/2011 @ 09:30PM

On this Week's podcast the hosts discuss Slave Labor Graphics' move to digital-first delivery, New York Comic Con Programming, George R.R. Martin, New 52 weeks 2 & 3 and more
Panel Mania: Habibi

Compiled by Ada Price | 09/26/2011 @ 11:00AM

After seven years, Craig Thompson (Blankets) has released his new graphic novel: Habibi, a 672-page exploration of love, passion, storytelling, and the intersection of Islam, Christianity and Judaism. These themes are eplored via the relationship between Dodola, a child bride turned prostitute turned harem wife; and Zam, an escaped slave. Their love for each other overcomes, time, distance and terrible struggles.
Slave Labor Graphics Publishing Goes Digital First

By Todd Allen | 09/22/2011 @ 06:01AM

Slave Labor Graphics Publishing is trading in single issue print comics for single issue digital downloads—the first comics publisher to go digital with their entire periodical line. SLG will now serialize their stories digitally before releasing the print editions as graphic novels.
'PW Comics World' Reviews DC Comics’ The New 52: Week 2

By Kate Fitzsimons, Heidi MacDonald and Calvin Reid | 09/20/2011 @ 12:00AM

DC Comics has relaunched its superhero universe with 52 new #1 issues and the PW Comics World staff plans to review them all. We’re back with 13 reviews of DC’s week 2 releases.
Comics Events 9/19/2011

Compiled by Kate Fitzsimons | 09/19/2011 @ 12:30PM

Alternative Press Expo, Marv Wolfman, New Yorker cartoonists and much, much more!
Adventures in Graphic Stories: Comics and Graphic Novels as Gifts 2011

By Heidi MacDonald and Calvin Reid | 09/16/2011 @ 07:00PM

Comics aren’t quite what they used to be. While the superhero genre continues to evolve, a comics reader today can find works on just about anything. If you’re looking for a graphic work for the comic book lover in your life, take a look at our list of recent works.

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