Tag: Derf Backderf
Graphic Novel Review: THE DISSIDENTS takes an unflinching look at a U.S. era similar...
Derf Backderf’s account of political cartoonists during World War I reveals strong parallels with our own era, from the muzzling of dissent to anti-immigrant sentiment.
New Derf Backderf book and more Abrams reveals for Fall 2026
Other Abrams releases lined up for the end of the year include Nate Powell's Diana, Doctor Strange: Endless Nightmare, and Dune Messiah.
Netflix discloses THE ETERNAUT used generative AI
Co-CEO Ted Sarandos revealed GenAI was used for a shot in the series based on Héctor Germán Oesterheld and Francisco Solano López's comic.
Cartoonist’s death inspires #ComicsBrokeMe hashtag and a call for better working conditions
After the untimely death of cartoonist Ian McGinty, comics workers called for better pay and working conditions as they reported instances of overwork and trauma via the hashtag #ComicsBrokeMe
CON NEWS ROUNDUP: CXC 2023 announces lineup and poster; LICAF international guest list grows
Daniel Clowes, Raina Telgemeier, and Keito Gaku for CXC 2023 and LICAF adds more international names to their late September lineup
Angoulême Memories: Creators recall their favorite moments at the festival
Angoulême's fiftieth anniversary is here. We conducted a survey asking international pros in the comics space for their memories and we bring them all for your reading pleasure.
Derf Backderf offered a masterclass on the creative process at this year’s MoCCA Fest
Filling in the blanks of unseen history.
Letterer Appreciation Day ’21: 17 of Our Favorite Letterers
The staff of The Beat takes a moment to express our appreciation for some of our favorite letterers.
WONDERCON ’21: Four acclaimed creators talk COVID, current affairs, and history repeating
Creators Darrin Bell, Nate Powell, Thi Bui, and Derf Backderf do a deep dive on their experiences making political comics.
Release and tour for Derf’s Kent State: Four Dead in Ohio postponed to September
And here's an exclusive preview of what will be one of the year's top graphic novels.
Derf’s KENT STATE: FOUR DEAD IN OHIO Scheduled for 2020 Release
Abrams ComicArts will publish Derf Backderf’s KENT STATE: FOUR DEAD IN OHIO in 2020.
UPGRADE SOUL Optioned By Producer Of MY FRIEND DAHMER
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ezra Claytan Daniels' graphic novel Upgrade Soul has been optioned by Aperture Entertainment and Adam Goldworm, producer of the film...
