Tag: Top News
Layoffs and changes at Wizard World
Just a few days ago I was predicting some consolidation in the crowded convention business in 2016, and like clockwork I learned that there have been layoffs at the convention company Wizard World, following the most recent financial statements that revealed a slowdown in convention revenue. I reached out to a WW spokesman for confirmation and was told "We are working to run the shows as efficiently as possible."
Why are there no women “Modern Masters” of comics?
When I saw an item about a new book in TwoMorrows Modern Masters from Paolo Rivera in my feed I thought "Oh cool! Rivera...
Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 12/1/15: Come back, Peter Jackson, all is forgiven
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Here’s 49 seconds of Batman v Superman : Dawn of Justice
A Batman v Superman teaser was released tonight and it really puts the "v" in BvS! The shot opens with Batman (Ben Affleck) hanging from chains. Superman (Henry Cavill) strides into the room and some guards to look Naziish bow before him! What! Is Superman a fascistic overlord after all? And then...he rips of Batman mask!
Best of 2015: ‘Here’ is a New York Times notable book; Horn Book choices
And Who's on first. Never realized there were so many jokes to be made with Richard McGuire's masterful graphic novel Here. It's the only...
RIP Shigeru Mizuki
Shigeru Mizuki, one of the all time great cartoonists of Japan (and the world) has passed away at age 93. Mizuki-sensei popularized the "yokai"...
On the Scene: what the New Jersey Comic Expo debut says about the state...
Are there too many comic cons? Absolutely. Is there room for one more? Almost certainly. That's the paradox that I had on my mind...
Happy Thanksgiving from The Beat to you!
Art by Walt Kelly.
Happy Turkey Day to all the Beatniks around the world! We're very thankful for all our readers and your continued support...
Gift Guide: Marvel Phase Two DVD collection with custom art by Matt Ferguson
Since we're all giddy over the Marvel Cinematic Universe today, the Amazon Exclusive Marvel Phase Two boxed set drops on Tuesday, December 8, with all new bonus content, film replicas and more. And each film has a new custom disc sleeve from artist Matt Ferguson. Before you get to the art here's whats $199 buys you:
Guardians of the Galaxy, Starlord’s father and the horrible joy of the spoiler
What secrets are left to us in an age of internet crowd-sourced sleuthing? We'll find out where Luke Skywalker is in a few weeks,...
Brian K. Vaughan joins social media…teases new project
Brian K. Vaughan has been the last holdout for social media (or at least the last holdout under the age of 50) but he...
Jessica Jones: some thoughts, art and news notes
I had the chance to watch the first two episodes of Jessica Jones, the new Netflix series based on the Marvel characters and I...
