Edited by Francoise Mouly & Art Spiegelman
December 9, 2008
Charles Kochman has announced that Abrams has acquired The TOON Treasury of Funny Comic Books for Kids.
In Bookstores
December 9, 2008
Bookstores and other retailers tracked by Nielsen’s BookScan service sold 14.7% fewer graphic novels in Thanksgiving week 2008 as compared to Thanksgiving week in 2007.
At ABC
December 8, 2008
ABC has given a pilot commitment to Bill Willingham’s Fables (Vertigo).
Talk of $3.99 Comics Roils Industry
December 6, 2008
Top Cow has announced that it will maintain a $2.99 price point for its 32-page comic books throughout 2009.
From NPR, New York Times
December 7, 2008
NPR and the New York Times have included graphic novels among the book selections recommended for the holidays.
Satirical Comic From SLG
December 5, 2008
Vanguard Films has picked up screen rights to Stephen Emond's Emo Boy comic book published by SLG.
'The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For'
December 4, 2008
Wednesday’s New York Times contained a rave review by of Alison Bechdel’s newly published collection.
Now at 2hrs 35 Minutes
December 4, 2008
Watchmen director Zack Snyder is getting close to a release version of Watchmen.
Al Plastino, Joe Sinott & Marv Wolfman
December 3, 2008
The NYCC will honor artist Al Plastino, inker Joe Sinnott, and writer Marv Wolfman as “Living Legends.”
Final Issue in February
December 3, 2008
TwoMorrows Publishing has announced that Write Now! is ending its six-year run in February.
