2009 Lulu Awards announcement
Quiet since their first time running at MoCCA last year, the Friends of Lulu Awards are back with a new format, new awards, and...
Constant comment
We sometimes get cranky about our commenters here at Stately Beat Manor, but they have been aces of late. If it wasn't the (civil...
Tan, Gaiman get World Fantasy Award noms
Over at her blog, Delia Sherman has listed the World Fantasy Award nominations and not only is Neil Gaiman up for two (For The...
Marvel’s publishing sales flat in Q2
Jim Milliot at PW summarizes Marvel's latest financials, and they back up the idea of a softer 2nd quarter for comics publishing in general:
Publishing...
Marvel/Miracleman plot thickeners
Likewise, we haven't had time to delve into all the various levels of the return of Marvelman, but let's just say all the players...
Frank Santoro’s The bridge is over
Frank Santoro has posted an important essay on the end of the direct market as a conduit between comics for art and comics for...
The last time and the best
Even though we really wanted to finish our SD09 report yesterday -- and if our communiques are to be believed, literally SEVERAL people are...
Howard Cruse's From Headrack to Claude
Underground pioneer Howard Cruse has just published a collection of his gay-themed comics, called From Headrack to Claude. It includes such things as "Gravy...
More on Travel Planners
Just before CCI San Diego kicked off, we reported on a possible security breach at Travel Planners, the company that handles hotel bookings...
Wanna buy a blog?
Never a dull moment, as Publishers Weekly has gone up for sale:
Reed Business Information is putting Publishers Weekly and its affiliated publications, Library Journal...
The Big Squeeze
Posted by Evie
Mile High Comics' Chuck Rozanski appears to be the first out of the gate with the annual "where are the comics at...
