Comics

To say that Raina Telgemeier is the closest thing to a superstar in the comics industry leaves out the cardinal reason for her well-deserved popularity: her beautifully crafted stories touch on issues that affect every aspect of the soul. In her works readers tackle critical matters of inner humanity, from the tribulations of growing up, to understanding the depths of friendship, to sibling rivalry and reconciliation, and now, accepting the mysterious dimensions of love, culture, and death.

Michel Rabagliati's semi-autobiographical Paul character is one of the delights of modern comics, with each volume seamless in mixing sweet charm with a sadness...

20th Century Fox has bought the rights to Lee's life story

Relying on the old Google translate a bit here, but it looks like the 44th Festival of Comics of Angoulême has taken some steps...

Lion Forge has been adding elite staff as they ramp up for a big plan to be announced (we suspect) at New York Comic...

Well now, this is interesting. IDW has moved its book distribution to Penguin Random House effective April 2017. ICv2 has all the enthusiastic quotes from executives at both companies, including a sad quote from Steve Geppi who owns Diamond Book Distribution, which formerly repped IDW to the book trade. DBD will continues to sell IDW products to the mass market in the UK. But this really makes PRHPS, which also distributes DC, a powerhouse player in the GN field.

Here's am impressive state of the graphic novel in schools and libraries piece by Shannon Maughan for Publishers Weekly that talks to all the major players – Telegemeier, Yang, Volin, and several dedicated teachers – and includes a great resource list.

March Book Three has received the prestigious honor of being shortlisted for the National Book Award. And here's an 8 page preview.

  I'm not sure exactly why Marvel keeps publishing these comics based on Disney theme park attractions, but it probably has something to do with...

Get a closer look at the next Young Animal comic to hit the stands

You have to breathe out before you can breathe in.

Diving into the sales of Civil War II!