Why Comic Conventions Matter
Comic Cons are big business these days, and most major cities feature at least one a year, with some markets holding several small events throughout the year in addition to their marquee convention.
Comics Collecting Today: The State of the Hobby
The comic book industry is going through a difficult transition. Creators, publishers, retailers, and diehard fans of the medium are struggling with a grim reality; an audience that is contracting and skewing ever older.
Interview with Comics Legend Walt Simonson
IDW Publishing recently released the collected second story arc of Walt Simonson’s Ragnarök, a great yarn by the master storyteller which unfortunately might be flying under the radar of many readers, lost in the crowded stacks of monthly titles published by the big two.
All Hail The King! Celebrating Jack Kirby’s 100th Birthday
August 28th, 2017, would have been Jack Kirby’s 100th birthday. At the most recent D23 Expo that Disney held, Jack Kirby was named a Disney Legend.
Happy Birthday, Jack “King” Kirby
August 28th marks the centennial of Jack Kirby’s birth and comics fans and creators alike are celebrating the occasion in many ways.