(And Graphic Novels)
September 17, 2007
Sales of periodical comics were up 14% in 2006 over 2005 -- a major improvement over the 4% gain from 2004 to 2005.
Of Graphic Novels
December 26, 2006
Fruits Basket Vol. 15 was the best-selling graphic novel during one of the busiest weeks of the year at the nation's bookstores.
With Exclusive Art by You Higuri
December 13, 2006
For the first time an ALA 'Read' poster to promote literacy will feature a manga character.
With Holiday Gift Guides
December 4, 2006
The December 8 issue of Entertainment Weekly features 'The Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide: 37 Great Ideas for Pop Culture Fans' as one of its cover blurbs.
On Growing a Female Audience for Comics
November 29, 2006
We spoke to Karen Berger, Senior Vice President of DC Comics, about Minx, the audience it seeks to reach, and how it fits into the current context of comics for teen girls, which are primarily manga.
Up 38% in October
November 19, 2006
The chunky dollars from a number of top-selling hardcovers helped drive graphic novel sales up 38% vs. the previous year in October.
Column by Steve Bennett
October 15, 2006
This week, Bennett talks about the opportunities to promote comics on the Web.
'Religious' Graphic Novel With a Twist
October 15, 2006
Alec Stevens is self-publishing a 48-page full color graphic novel based on the life of a wealthy Sikh, who converted to Christianity.
Including Alison Bechdel, Frank Cho and Jeff Smith
September 25, 2006
A Paid Advertisement. The list of guest appearances at New York Comic Con is building rapidly as the countdown to the next show heats up.
'Spider-Man 3' Opens Same Weekend
August 15, 2006
The next Free Comic Book Day will be May 5th, 2007. This coincides with the release of Sony's Spider-Man 3 , the next release in the strongest comic-related movie franchise.
