Comics writer Warren Ellis isn't optimistic about digital comic books. "This year should be the year where a wide swathe of established comics creators go 'digital-first' with a broad variety of projects," he wrote on his blog. "However, that should also have been last year. Which leads me to wonder whether or not there's really a taste [...]
Dark Knight Has Two Million Facebook Friends
January 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Think you've got a lot of friends on Facebook? It's probably nothing compared to the Dark Knight.
"Fun Home" Follow-Up Set Graphic Novel Record
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Alison Bechdel's Are You My Mother? will receive a 100,000 copy first printing.
DC Reboot Beats Marvel in Sales
January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The DC reboot has proved successful where it counts the most--in sales.
The reboot helped power DC's comic sales past Marvel for 2011.
Marvel, DC Heroes Team Up To Battle Breast Cancer
December 14, 2011 By 2 Comments
We've seen a lot of crossover events between DC and Marvel over the years. But the latest one in Mozambique features Wonder Woman, Catwoman, She-Hulk and Storm teaming up to promote how self examinations can help detect breast cancer.
Archie Comics Bring Back A Familiar Face
December 12, 2011 By 1 Comment
Betty and Veronica get ready, you've got some new competition for Archie. The long running comic series will bring back a popular character as a new romantic interest for Archie next year. USA Today reports Valerie Brown, the tambourine player with Josie and the Pussycats, will move back to Riverdale next year and shake things up romantically [...]
Remembering Jerry Robinson
December 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment
While many of us may not be familiar with the name Jerry Robinson, most of us probably know the name of his most famous comic book creation. Robinson created Batman's adversary the Joker for the comic books.
Moore Joins Occupy Comics
December 7, 2011 By 2 Comments
Veteran comic book writer Alan Moore has joined Occupy Comics, a group of comic artists and writers planning on producing Occupy Wall Street-inspired material and donating the profits to support further protests.
"Action Comics #1" Sells For $2.1 Million
December 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A copy of Action Comics #1 in very good condition has gone on the auction block and set a new record with its price tag. The issue belonged to actor Nicolas Cage and is reportedly one of the best preserved copies of the famous introduction of Superman.
Dark Horse Making Buffy Comics Available Digitally
November 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
If you're a fans of Dark Horse's Whedon-verse comics, we've got good news. The comic publisher is preparing to release the comics digitally.
Marvel To Release Digital Comics Same Day As Print Release
November 4, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Marvel is following the strategy used by DC for its relaunch and will soon begin offering digital copies of all its comics on the same day they hit stores. The line-wide rollout will be finished by the end of March, 2012, and unlike DC's 52-title relaunch, day-and-date will be coming to individual titles on a [...]
"Watchmen" Sequel Finally Moving Forward
October 20, 2011 By 11 Comments
Is the long rumored sequel to Watchmen finally beginning to move forward?
It may be.
NY Comic Con 2011: Sunday Impressions
October 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A mother was doing her best in adverse circumstances to guide her young daughter through a throng of people at New York Comic Con. As they neared me, the young girl pulled on her mother's hand to get her attention and I overheard the following exchange:
NY Comic Con 2011: Avengers Assemble!
October 15, 2011 By Leave a Comment
At the New York Comic Con Saturday panel for The Avengers -- which included Marvel Studio Head Kevin Feige and actors Chris Evans (Captain America) and Mark Rufallo (Bruce Banner/The Hulk) -- the enthusiastic audience was treated to a scene from the eagerly anticipated Marvel team up. The clip showed how Banner, who is in [...]
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