Alex reviews this week’s DC comics, also spotlighting New Super-Man #20!
DC REBORN ROUND-UP: how NEW SUPER-MAN sets the bar for diverse superhero stories
Alex looks at NEW SUPER-MAN #17 and MISTER MIRACLE #4, entries in two of DC’s best series in a long time.
Brooklyn Book Festival announces their graphic novel schedule
The Brooklyn Book Festival is not only New York’s premiere book event, it’s a great showcase for graphic novels. And this year’s event is no exception. The official poster was even created by Adrian Tomine with Rodrigo Corral. The Festval runs September 11 through 17. Showcased creators include Gene Luen Yang, Gabrielle Bell,Seymour Chwast, Gabby Rivera, Thi Bui, […]
FCBD 2017: Read It Or Leave It?: Silver Titles, Part One
Free Comic Book Day 2017 Silver Sponsor Comics (W) Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Brian E. Paterson, James DeWille (A) Elliot Fernandez, Thomas Pitilli (CA) Francesco Francavilla Learn the secrets and hidden tales from the summer before the eternal love-triangle begins in this special issue. Featuring two short stories focusing on the major players and events in the […]
A Year of Free Comics: Panda Express is giving away FREE copies of The Shadow Hero #1 to kids
Now THIS is how you market to expand comics readership. In celebration of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Gene Luen Yang and Panda Express have teamed to give away a brand new comic featuring The Green Turtle — the first Asian American superhero and star of the acclaimed graphic novel The Shadow Hero.
DC REBORN ROUND-UP: New arcs bloom broadening horizons in ALL-STAR BATMAN #6 and NEW SUPER-MAN #7
Kyle checks in on the beginnings of new story-lines for two high profile DC titles
Gene Yang and the March Trilogy team are voted the 2016 Comics Industry People of the Year
For the sixth year in a row, The Beat is proud to present the Comics Industry Person of the Year, as chosen by voters in our annual creator survey: Gene Luen Yang. The the Team of the year: Rep. John Lewis, Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell.
INTERVIEW, Pt. 1: The Secret Origin of First Second’s Executive Editor, Calista Brill!
First Second’s Executive Editor discusses what led her into comics and gives tips to aspiring comics editors!
MoCCA Festival announced for April 1-2 with Blutch, Yang and more
The Society of Illustrators has just announced some details for the 2017 MoCCA Festival in New York. It will be held at the same place as last year – Metropolitan West – and will be held April 1-2. UPDATE: revealed in a tweet, Penelope Bagieu will be the badge and poster artist! https://twitter.com/PenelopeB/status/806244707693105152 This year’s […]
I Used To Sell You Comics: Rosie Recommends Comics for Newcomers – Part Two
What comics are best for getting new readers into comics? In the second part of her recommendation series, Rosie Knight gives tried and true suggestions for the comics curious in your life of all ages.