When danger looms
Sadly, we're still out of commission, catapulted into a savage world where witch doctors resurrect hideous zuvembies wearing polka dot boxer shorts. We'll straggle...
RIP: Jose “Pepe” Gonzalez
Horror artist Jose Gonzalez has passed away, according to Harris Comics:
It is with great sadness that Harris Comics has learned of the passing...
2009 Doug Wright Awards nominees announced
This year's Doug Wright Awards nominees, honoring the finest in Canadian cartooning, have been announced. And they are:
The 2009 finalists for Best Book are:
Burma...
ACTION #1 goes for $317,200
An ultra-rare, much-publicized copy of ACTION #1, Superman's first appearance, has sold for $317,200. The purchaser is John Dolmayan, drummer for the rock band...
Weekend Newsy Notes
* Did Dr. Manhattan shoot his load the first weekend?Depending on whom you talked to this week, the opening weekend box office for WATCHMEN...
Reminder: 2009 Eisner Award Submission deadline
Today is the deadline for publishers to submit books to be considered for nominations:
Comic-Con International, the largest comic book and popular arts...
Congrats to Eleanor and Drew!
Cartooning power couple Eleanor "Stinky" Davis and Drew "Pup" Weing have announced their intentions to wed. And produced a print together to celebrate. So...
After Watchmen site debuts
...and it's pretty nice, with books offered in various categories. If WATCHMEN-friendly civilians can be converted to our side, this could be a very...
Is the Beat comment section headed for the glue factory?
Religiously patrolling our comment section as we do, in between all the spammers who think this is an excellent site and would love to...
WATCHMEN #1 on Amazon
As of this writing, the WATCHMEN trade paperback is the #1 selling BOOK on Amazon.com. Not graphic novel. BOOK.Sweet.
“Graphic books” bestseller list reax
Last week's inauguration of a "graphic books" best seller list from the august New York Times drew much response, naturally. ICv2 answered the burning,...
RIP: Rod Gilchrist
Rod Gilchrist, executive director of San Francisco's Cartoon Art Museum, died of brain cancer at age 58 on February 26th. The SF Chronicle has...
