The cover to Scott McCloud’s The Sculptor is unveiled
Every year seems to bring an eagerly awaited, long brewing graphic novel by an industry master -- and in 2015 that book looks to be Scott McCloud's The Sculptor, which has been in the works for years and years. It's currently slated to be released in February, and USA Today has the first look at the cover as well as some chat from McCloud on the subject matter: Kickstarter success story: Little Nemo anthology funded and you will want a copy
Locust Moon Comics in Philadelphia has been putting together ran all-star anthology celebrating Winsor McCay's LIttle Nemo with contemporary artists going nuts artistically. The above strip by David "Mouse Guard" Petersen is but one example of many jaw-droppers. The Kickstarter for the book launched Monday and has already been funded, but you will probably want a copy of it, anyway. Here some more art just to add to the persuasion. By Its Cover (Week Of 06.18.14): Elektra Blindness
While I try to point out aspects of good design some consider objective, art as a whole is pretty subjective. It's unavoidable that the...
Nice Art: Skottie Young, Paolo Rivera cover various Marvel comics
Marvel is always generous with artwork in their emails, some of it quite notable. Over the last 24 hours they released this nice cover...
Paris Comics Expo changes artists’ sketching policy
It is generally accepted among those who have been to both that European comics festivals are superior to US comic-cons in the respect paid...
Creator cancels on con to take care of adorable kittens
While the party is going on here at HeroesCon, a few faces are missing, among them writer Steve Niles, who had to cancel due...
ELCAF Previews Night: Kristyna Baczynski’s ‘A Measure of Space’
Astounding designer and comic-maker Kristyna Baczynski will be at ELCAF, debuting what look to be a number of new pieces. One will be her...
To do tonight: It’s About Comics at the Scott Eder Gallery
As part of Special Edition week, Brooklyn's Ecott Eder gallery is having a special show, It's About Comics featuring art by
Phil Hale | Ashley...
By Its Cover (Week Of 06.11.14): Design Vs. Illustration
For anyone who was still curious, here's the answer to which covers were used in the By Its Cover title. I tried to include several...
Yes, there is a Google Doodles archive
Today's Google Doodle is pretty wild—it's based on the winner of the 7th annual Doodle 4 Google competition—but did you know there is a...
By Its Cover (Week Of 5.28.14): Requests & Tangents
A few people have asked if I take requests. I think I'm up for the challenge. Let me know if there are any older...
2014 Russ Manning Award nominees announced
The year creepeth on and now the Russ Manning Award nominees has just been announced. Presented to "the most talented newcomer" this award,...













