Superman stories to savour in a bumper edition
Mark Waid
In Memoriam: Comics Writer, Editor and Publisher Jim Shooter
A tribute to the former Marvel EIC
In Memoriam: Comic Artist and Writer John Cassaday
Sad news of the passing of one of the best
AI and comic creation in the spotlight: free Comics Connection online event next week
Boon or bane? The use of AI to create comics is a contentious topic
In Review: Doctor Strange – Under the Knife (Marvel Select Panini Edition)
Mark Waid and Kev Walker continue a fine tradition of intriguing stories about the Sorcerer Supreme, now available as a Marvel Select title from Panini UK in your local WHSmith or supermarket
Classic Captain Action back in print, Mark Waid sings its praises
Andrew Sumner of Forbidden Planet TV has a new interview with top comics writer Mark Waid, talking to him about Captain Action
In Memoriam: Comics Writer and Editor Brian Augustyn
A tribute to American comics writer and editor Brian Augustyn, who died earlier this week
SHIFT Magazine teases 2022 publishing plans, offering Richard Starkings SF adventure, Elephantmen, and more
Some great new stories are being lined up for the second volume of GetMyComics SHIFT comic anthology – find out more!
Mark Waid and Barry Kitson’s “Empire” returns in a brand new collection from British publisher GetMyComics
A new creative partnership from Get MyComics announced
Crowdfunding Spotlight: The Liberty Brigade
New publishing company Thrilling Nostalgia Comics recently launched their new Kickstarter, The Liberty Brigade, a one hundred-plus page graphic novel featuring the return of dozens of 1940s superheroes in a new World War Two graphic novel, featuring art by a… Read More ›
Vault Comics issues rallying cry in defence of comic creators under attack from “fans”
US publisher Vault Comics has issued a statement condemning harassment and intimidation of comic creators – and have called on larger publishers to follow suit. The statement highlights attacks on creators who identify with one or more minority group, describing some… Read More ›
Comic Creators early Twitter reaction to the 2016 US Election Result
So, Donald Trump will be the next US President. I think A-Force and Hawkeye comic writer Kelly Thompson pretty much nailed the mood of many comic creators on my Twitter feed this morning with a retweet of a cartoon by David Rowe,… Read More ›
2015 Harvey Award Winners Announced
This year’s Harvey Awards were presented Saturday night at a banquet in conjunction with Baltimore Comic-Con, with comics from Image Comics, Dark Horse Comics, and BOOM! Studios bringing those US publishers the most awards. The Harvey Awards are nominated and voted… Read More ›
Superheroes and the Afterlife examined in new book
Superman died… and came back. Captain America died… and came back. Superheroes frequently die, and they always come back. American Comics, Literary Theory, and Religion: The Superhero Afterlife answers: Why? The new book, coming this November from comics studies… Read More ›
Digital Comics Week for scholars
The US-based academic collaboration In Media Res is putting Digital Comics in the spotlight this week with a contribution from highly-acclaimed comic creator Mark Waid, who is launching his own web comics this summer. The series of presentations are sure… Read More ›
Eagle Awards launch worldwide talent search
The Eagle Awards committee is to offer untried talent a chance to demonstrate their abilities before a global audience which has already garnered some prestigious support from the likes of Chris Claremont, Dave Gibbons and Mark Waid. The project, which… Read More ›
Comic Boom on Panel Borders
Continuing their month long look at comic book publishing Panel Borders Alex Fitch and Duncan Nott talk to Mark Waid, the editor-in-chief of US publisher Boom! Studios for this week’s Strip! radio show on Resonance FM. A relatively new comic… Read More ›
Tube Surfing: 15 December 2008
• Warren Ellis has announced he will be writing a column for Conde Nast’s upcoming Wired UK magazine, edited by David Rowan, which launches next spring. “This attempt involves the services of Ben Hammersley, whose CV is twice as long… Read More ›