Hugo Awards in a quagmire following contentious exclusions in released report
The Hugo Awards mired in a new controversy as it was revealed that a number of expected, highly voted for, nominees missing in last year’s awards were deemed “ineligible”
Beckett announces controversial new grading service for manga
Earlier this week, well-known collectibles grading service, Beckett Collectibles, announced on their social media a new offering that they're describing as an "industry first"...
Kissing Image in a Graphic Novel Can Lead to Porn Addiction, Claims Activist Trying...
A chaste drawing of a kiss in Raina Telgemeier's Drama led to a life long porn addiction, claims a Texas woman.
The Four Most Banned Manga in North America
Libraries, schools, and bookstores across the United States are calling attention to censorship this week (October 1 - 7) as part of Banned Books...
Indie Manga Publisher GLACIER BAY BOOKS Suspended on Twitter/X
Glacier Bay Books - a N. American publisher of independent and alternative manga - was inexplicably suspended from Twitter (less commonly known as X)...
MANGA PLUS responds to AI-lettering controversy in RUGBY RUMBLE
Following the publication of our piece on the use of AI lettering in their manga, MANGA Plus has since updated the lettering on the...
MANGA PLUS uses AI to letter new RUGBY RUMBLE manga
The use of artificial intelligence-based technologies in art, film, and other productions has been a hot topic this year. With writers and actors striking...
Unassuming Barber Shop: Jerry Siegel is screaming
The writer of the first Superman story is still shouting in a loud voice from a thin piece of paper.
Does the new Gold Key Comics really ask for 200-page submissions?
Their submission guidelines say they do, and Gold Key has responded swiftly to criticism online.
The many controversies of David Choe began with beef with Marvel over the X-men
Controversial artist David Choe kicked off a career of controversies by feuding with Joe Quesada 20 years ago.
Bastien Vivès responds to the cancellation of Angoulême exhibition
Bastien Vivès responds to the cancellation of his controversial Angoulême exhibition
Angoulême Festival cancels controversial Bastien Vivès exhibition due to safety concerns
After threats of violence, Angoulême Festival has cancelled the Bastien Vivès exhibition

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