Column by Steve Bennett
July 8, 2020
This week, Steve Bennett mops up the bits and pieces of various Geek Culture news items floating through his head.
James Patterson Breaks In with 'Jacky Ha-Ha'
June 8, 2020
Two May releases debut on the list of the top 20 kids graphic novels in the book channel.
Top 20 Sales Up Over 2019 for Third COVID Month in a Row
June 8, 2020
Sales of the top 20 kids graphic novels were up for the third COVID-impacted month in a row.
IDW, Fantagraphics, Image, Pick Up Multiple Nominations
June 4, 2020
Comic-Con International has released the list of nominees for the 2020 Eisner Awards.
Change Comes Slowly
May 12, 2020
The consistency of young readers' tastes are evident once more from the list of the Top 20 Kids Graphic Novels in the book channel.
Kids' Market Stays Solid in Tough Times
May 12, 2020
Kids graphic novels are still growing despite pandemic shutdowns.
VIZ's New Titles for Fall 2020
May 6, 2020
VIZ Media recently announced a raft of new licenses scheduled to launch in the fall, many by well-known creators.
With Art by 'Origami Yoda' Creator Tom Angleberger
April 30, 2020
The artist for the project is Tom Angleberger, author of the Origami Yoda series of hybrid graphic novel/chapter books.
Sales Estimates for March Based on Diamond Indexes and Publisher Title Data
April 29, 2020
These are estimates of the sales on graphic novels by Diamond U.S. to comic specialty stores during March 2020.
Cute Animals Doing Funny Things for Young Readers, Slice-of-Life for Middle-Grade, and Sequels and Series for Everyone
April 27, 2020
In kids graphic novels for the rest of 2020, we see cute animals doing funny things for young readers, slice-of-life for middle-grade, and sequels and series for everyone.
