Kids' comics

Wimpy Kid #7 sells more than 350,000 in its first week

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Without going into all the is it a comic or a book arguments, let's just agree that Jeff Kinneys' Wimpy Kid series is incredibly successful. The newest volume, #7 in the series, came out on the 13th and in its first week sold 362,217 copies, according to Publishers Weekly's Bookscan lists. It's been the #1 book on Amazon for a few weeks and shows no sign of slowing down.

Best Comics of 2012: Washington Post

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Well, the year is winding down, and with it comes the annual "Best Of" lists from various websites and media.  Publishers Weekly led the...

Scratching the Surface of Thought Bubble 2012

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This weekend saw Thought Bubble 2012's convention, and.... phew, it was busy. I did my best to talk to everybody, but don't think I...

Face to face with real geek girls

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Speaking of family vacation, I'm staying with my cousins, a household that includes girls of ages 3 and 6 1/2 year old twins. Reading...

HarperCollins picks up webcomic Nimona

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After a brief flirtation during publishing webcomics in the "graphic novel boom" of the Aughts, it's been pretty rare to see something picked up...

Publishers Weekly Announces Best Graphic Novels (and Best Books) of 2012

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Although hampered by the lack of electricity at their offices, Publishers Weekly has managed to release their Best Books lists for 2012. Leading the list...

Can Comics Become Legitimate Bestsellers? Chapter 3: Why Wimpy Kid matters

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I know, I know! We have been arguing for such a long time that comics aren’t just for kids but the problem is that a majority of the comics publishers have neglected to realize that this is and will always be tomorrow’s adult comics fan. With the acceleration of the Children’s and Young Adult categories, the traditional publishers are dominating a market segment that for some reason, still isn’t registering with the folks who made it possible in the first place.

Penguin launches kids line of graphic novels

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Following the announcement of an expanded line of comics for adults, Ink Lit, Penguin is also moving in to the kids comics line, as...

Pre-Orders for ‘My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic’ are gigantic; great news

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I imagine that most people read articles about comic book sales in a darkened room, in a enclosed and private space - perhaps curtained...

DEAR DRACULA gets animated for Halloween

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Here's one of those comics-to-TV/movie success stories that's a little more under the radar: DEAR DRACULA which appeared as part of Shadowline's kid line...

Coming Attractions: Fall 2012: Abrams

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______________________________________________________________ Abrams is back to their evil ways, publishing beautiful books about comics and pop culture, as well as fun comics for kids of all...

Coming Attractions: Disney: Fall – Winter 2013

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______________________________________________________________ A quick list of non-Marvel titles being offered by Disney Publishing Worldwide. Rick Riordan, a unique sketchbook, a Tim Burton graphic novel, and Marvel U,...

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