SDCC ’25: For Tony Weaver Jr., an Eisner nom is a win for mental...
At SDCC '25, Tony Weaver Jr. teases new projects and reflects on what an Eisner Award would mean for mental health advocacy.
INTERVIEW: Paul Pope on the enduring influence of THB
Pope and Philippe Labaune deep dive into the world of Pulphope 2
Graphic Novel Review: ASH’S CABIN a kid, a dog, the woods
In Jen Wang's YA graphic novel from First Second, ASH'S CABIN, nature is hard, uncompromising. But so is Ash.
Interview and Exclusive Preview: The WEIRDO manifesto to improving mental health
Weaver’s graphic novel gives parents the tools and language they need to tackle mental health discussions with their children.
First Second expands with 23rd Street line for adults
First Second is splitting its graphic novels for adults into a new line, 23rd Street
Interview: YOUTH GROUP creators Jordan Morris & Bowen McCurdy on the ’90s and organized...
Youth Group writer Jordan Morris and artist Bowen McCurdy discuss the book's religious commentary, '90s setting, and musical influences.
Review: PLAIN JANE AND THE MERMAID is a fast-paced fairytale with a complex finale
Vera Brosgol's Plain Jane and the Mermaid explores independence and insecurity in a complex fairytale with a particularly chewy ending.
Interview: Kirk Benshoff walks us through FIRST SECOND’s design process
The Beat caught up with First Second Creative Director Kirk Benshoff to find out what goes into his work designing graphic novels. Read our interview!
NYCC ’23: FIRST SECOND and FIERCE READS to highlight multiple creators
Highlights from Booth #3335
INTERVIEW: Rob Kutner is disgustingly hilarious in SNOT GOBLINS
The Beat caught up with Rob Kutner about Snot Goblins, his new graphic novel with David DeGrand, available now!
EXCLUSIVE: Read an excerpt from Brian “Box” Brown’s THE HE-MAN EFFECT
Witness the birth of the most powerful man in the universe.
PREVIEW + Q&A: Sara Goetter & Natalie Riess reveal THE BAWK-NESS MONSTER
Get your first look at the cryptid-fueled graphic novel today!
