Some links about the Diamond thing
§ Prominent comics blogger Tom Spurgeon has a longish post on why Diamond's new policy isn't such a hot idea -- we haven't...
ICV2 conference coverage
As we remarked to more than a few people at the show -- everyone seems to be so busy Twittering a running tally of...
NYCC News: YOTSUBA&! back from Yen; Marvel, DC stuff
In the most awesome news of the show -- news that had fans standing up and cheering as if they were at a Kevin...
New York Comic-Con, Day 1
In answer to 1000 questions, we're feeling a lot better but we're definitely going to lose our voice before this show is over, and...
Graphic novels sales up in ’08
ICv2 has a condensed version of the white paper presented at yesterday's conference, and graphic novels sales were UP in '08, from $375 million...
Cartoon Art Museum announced WATCHMEN benefit screening:
Needless to say, if we lived a few thousand miles west, we'd be here:
The Cartoon Art Museum presents an advance screening of one of...
Forry Ackerman auction news
When legendary horror fan/publisher Forrest J Ackerman died, everyone wondered what would become of his one-of-a-kind collection of horror memorabilia. It tursns out some...
RIP Lux Interior
http://www.youtube.com/v/r3HSO1F7zHM&hl=en&fs=1
Frontman of seminal Psychobilly rock band, The Cramps.
More Diamond thoughts
§ Chris Butcher finally weighs in with his thoughts on the Diamond changes and it seems we've reached the end of an era:
I...
NYCC: CBLDF
As usual, the CBLDF booth will present all kinds of merchandise and signings, and they're kicking off the show on Thursday with the traditional...
NYCC: The Hero Initiative – #1865
A party, an auction and signings by George Perez and many others highlight the activities at The Hero Initiative:
The night before the show begins,...
NYCC: Rich Faber – #1930
Rich Faber writes that he'll be at the show and selling many items (like the print above) to raise money to pay continued...
