Ron Wimberly Talks Communities, Creative Play, and the American Myth at SPX
As the Sunday of SPX got started, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ron Wimberly over "breakfast" in the mostly vacant hotel restaurant to discuss his work past, present, and future, what it means to foster community, and how we can adjust the Dream. Wimberly is known for Prince of Cats, She-Hulk, as well as Lighten Up on The Nib. As a note, this is more of a conversation, so expect depth and breadth, not release dates.
Trade Paperback Staff Picks for the week of 9/30/15
As much as we here at The Beat love single issues shipping each month, sometimes certain comics and stories tend to get the best...
Diamond Summit ’15: The slowdown is here
Comics sales have been growing and continue to grow, but we're definitely entering a period of retrenchment and contraction for many, as I...
Zdarsky declines his Harvey Award, questioning vetting process
When this year's Harvey Award nominations were announced, there was even more than the usual controversy. Primary among them was the nomination of two...
The Beat Goes To the Movies: Sicario
Judging by the first few scenes, Sicario looks like a great chance to see Emily Blunt flex her literal and figurative acting muscles – another reminder of the Black Widow that could have been – in the role of a strong female lead working on a task force to take down a Mexican drug cartel. But what actually follows is much murkier and, arguably, much more true to life.
Lemire & Nguyen’s Descender to Begin 2nd Arc in November
Descender is back! After a slightly longer than average hiatus, the series' second arc, entitled "Machine Moon," will begin in November.
The first arc of Descender made...
Speaking of Squirrel Girl, here’s a totes adorbs look at the new #1
They said it couldn't last, but The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl made the cut to all new, all different, all post Secret Wars Marvel and...
Marvel Month-to-Month Sales- August 2015: The Secret Quality of Quietness
by Xavier Lancel
Welcome to a new analysis of the Marvel sales. I'm French, that's why I'm talking funny. Please address your complaints to my...
Valiant launches new “Faith” Mini with Houser and Portela
Valiant has just announced a brand new mini-series for one of their most beloved characters first introduced in the Harbinger series: Faith. Her brand...
One more Masashki Kishimoto event added for NYCC week
As you might guess, the first ever appearance of Naruto creator Masashki Kishimoto during NYCC has led to a lot of excitement...and sold out...
Interview: Cracking Secret Coders, Balancing Education and Entertainment, and What’s Next for Eisner Winner...
Gene Luen Yang, multiple Eisner winner and National Book Award finalist, has released his latest work for younger readers, a collaboration with Adventure Time...
Must Read: The Devastator ends as monthly magazine but continues as book line
Amanda Meadows—just recently named to PW's Star Watch 2015 list– is the co-publisher of the hilarious comedy magazine The Devastator and the driving force...
