When he was in high school, gay cartoonist Eric Orner, who makes his graphic novel debut with “Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank,” didn’t like the food in the school cafeteria. “The principal was always talking about how good we had it,” Orner …
Read MoreExplore the history of drag in ‘Glitter and Concrete’
When he was in high school, gay cartoonist Eric Orner, who makes his graphic novel debut with “Smahtguy: The Life and Times of Barney Frank,” didn’t like the food in the school cafeteria. “The principal was always talking about how good we had it,” Orner …
Read MoreNovelist Chelsea Cain puts historic Portland home with pink rooms up for sale at $1,250,000
Novelist Chelsea Cain teased on social media: “Who wants to buy a sorority house in Portland, Oregon?” She’s referring to her home of 17 years, a handsome 1911 Colonial Revival in Southeast Portland with 5,331 square feet of polished living space, from the posh home …
Read MoreLibraryPass and Oni Press announce digital access for libraries and schools
Press Release LibraryPass has announced an agreement with Oni Press to make its digital catalog available to libraries and schools through Comics Plus. That includes the backlist titles from Lion Forge Comics under one banner. Comics Plus readers can access thousands of digital comics, graphic …
Read MoreIRON MAIDEN To Release Stunning Commemorative Piece Of Mind Comics Book
Iron Maiden are known to never do things half-way or in small scale, and their upcoming 40th anniversary book celebrating Piece Of Mind will be no exception. In partnership with Z2, the award-winning publisher, Iron Maiden is releasing a stunning commemorative book titled Iron Maiden: …
Read MoreApplications for the 2024 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for
CHICAGO — Applications for the 2024 Will Eisner Graphic Novel Grants for Libraries are now being accepted by ALA’s Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT) and the Will and Ann Eisner Family Foundation. These grants recognize libraries for their role in the growth of …
Read MoreGRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: PARASOCIAL will challenge your perceptions
Parasocial Writer: Alex de CampiArtist: Erica HendersonPublisher: Image Comics Yo, I know Luke Indiana. He’s that guy from that show, you know the one. Oh, you don’t know? Well, check out Parasocial and you’ll know. Or, maybe you’ll come away from it like I did: believing I know Luke …
Read MoreSales Charts: Wimpy Kid sales decline
The “comics are dying” narrative that we’re all talking about usually applies only to periodical comics in comics shops, because as we all know sales of manga and comics for children are soaring. Dog Man sells an unholy number of copies, and the comics adjacent Wimpy Kids …
Read MoreA Different Type of New York Comic Con
This year, in its subtly different and diverse glory, New York Comic Con was an11 out of 10 experience. Given today’s date is 11/10, it’s the best time to review, recap, and revisit the most artistic, community-driven weekend of the year. Ever since COVID-19 came …
Read MoreOctober 2023 Circana BookScan – Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels
Variety is the name of the game for the top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero Graphic Novels in the book channel, based on Circana (formerly NPD) BookScan data for October (10/1/23 – 10/28/23) provided to ICv2. Topping the Superhero list for the second month in …
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