Comics and music go hand in hand, both the realm of artists on the fringe. From the DIY zine scene, so integral to indie bands and comics alike, to a slickly printed graphic biographical adaptation, both artforms can often be found orbiting around each other. For music-lovers, reading a graphic novel centered on music can

The graphic form can do so much to enhance the art of storytelling, and when applied to memoir–an inherently personal and intimate form of narrative–it can offer another medium through which to view the author’s emotions and memories. From historical narratives to re-imagined childhoods to sagas of depression and self-discovery, there’s a rich world of

Na na na na na na na na Batman! Batman Day is this Saturday, September 17th, and we’re so excited to celebrate Gotham’s favorite mysterious hero. Bad guys beware, because somewhere out there, cloaked in the shadows of street corners, lies the city’s greatest force for justice. Batman is a unique figure in the superhero

One of the most exciting surprises at the D23 Expo this past weekend was the announcement and trailer drop for Marvel’s “Special Presentation” of Werewolf by Night. The trailer presents this one-shot coming to Disney+ on October 7th as a Hammer Horror style approach that looks uproariously fun. Werewolf by Night is led by Gael Garcia

It was an exciting weekend at the D23 Expo if you like to make yours Marvel. The House Of Ideas’ studio released an exciting first trailer for their upcoming Secret Invasion show coming to Disney+. The trailer’s screening confirmed a Spring 2023 release and the first footage showcased the kind of espionage thriller the likes

Hispanic Heritage Month runs from September 15- October 15, and there’s no better time to celebrate Hispanic and Latino creators and characters in the comics world! Below, see some of our favorite picks for this month. Familiar faces like superheroes Miles Morales and Jaime Reyes make an appearance, but there are also great children’s titles

Banned Books Week this year is coming up on September 18 – September 24! Graphic novels are not immune to challenges and censorship, with graphic illustrated works frequently finding themselves banned from classrooms and libraries for alleged violence, “pornographic” illustrations, and other “adult” themes. Books banned most frequently include those dealing with sexuality and gender,

IDW’s first IDW Original title, Dark Spaces: Wildfire, is being optioned for an on-screen adaptation by Universal Content Productions, known for producing other comics-based shows like Happy!, Deadly Class, and The Umbrella Academy. This fresh Scott Snyder title, combining the character-based storytelling of Orange Meets the New Black with the outlaw heist plot of Six

Are there important properties missing from your shop’s children section? Today we highlight three of our best selling kids lines you may not have taken notice of yet. Season 3 of Bluey is streaming now on Disney+! Bluey is one of the most popular current TV shows, with hundreds of thousands of plays each episode.

Few comic writers have left as indelible a footprint on the modern comic medium as Grant Morrison.  They have a unique ability to combine insight and philosophy along with action and excitement.  They have succeeded both as a critical darling and a commercial juggernaut.  They have breathed new life into established characters and created their

PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE ANNOUNCES NEW ‘TRICK-OR-READ’ EVENT FOR COMIC SHOPS Fans can pick up free comics at their local shop October 2022   New York, NY (August 2, 2022)—Penguin Random House celebrates the spooky season with Trick-Or-Read, a new event that provides comic shops with free comics to hand out to their customers in October. With

Witches, ghosts, and mysterious forces of the unknown take center stage in these bestselling spooky picks for young readers. If you’re stocking up for Halloween, don’t forget these age-appropriate stories of ghouls, creepy mysteries, and bands of plucky children who ultimately make their brave escape with a little help from their friends.