Who won the Pulitzer? Who will win the Reuben? What about those Doug Wright Awards?
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 8/22/18: “My real name is Loan. And I am just getting started.”
§ Nice Art: Paul Mounts posted a variant cover by Art Adams for Avengers Asssemble! Issue 700 that he colored, which is a nice tribute to Barry Windsor-Smith’s Avengers #100 cover. This Bronze Age look is strong style. § Heckuva day, huh? Last year when I took my oldest kid to London we went to […]
Koyama Press announces Fall campaign with DeForge Zachilli, Martz and more
Koyama Press Announces Fall 2018 Lineup with Deforge, Zacchilli, Martz & more
The Beat’s Annual Creator Survey, 2018 Edition, Part Three: “I’ve heard that a lot of comic shops are suffering”
We’re back with more thoughts on the state of the comics industry, news and inspirations. Thanks to the creators from all over the industry who took the time to participate at the busiest time of the year- you’ll find some thoughtful perspectives in the comments below – and as always a lot of sneak news. And […]
A Year of Free Comics: Powdered Milk by Keiler Roberts, a painfully honest look at family life
Man oh man how have I not linked to this before? Keiler Roberts’ Powdered Milk is an ongoing autobiographical comic about a woman, her husband, their daughter, Xia, and their dog, Crooky…but it’s not like the other family autobio comics. The word unflinching is often tossed around, but these comics are truly honest and unsparing, […]
2017 Preview: Here are what may be the top ten graphic novels of the first half of the year
PW’s annual Spring Announcements came out and give a peek at what may be the most talked about GNs of 2017.
CAKE Report: Indie comics go to Chicago
by Benjamin Rogers — Once again the Chicago Alternative Comics Expo was a huge success. CAKE 2014 featured over 120 exhibitors and drew 2,200 attendees over the course of the weekend, a ten percent increase from last year’s show. Conference organizer Neil Brideau said that CAKE was excited to continue increasing its scope, noting that “this was the first year we’ve had a large international presence.” He highlighted some artists who travelled a long way to attend the show such as Inés Estrada of Mexico, and Philippa Rice and Luke Pearson of the UK.