Guide to Comic Book Conventions Aug 8, 2008
As comic books and graphic novels transition from geek niche to popular culture phenomenon, comic book conventions attendance continues to increase across the country ... Such crowd drawers include signings by popular writers and artists, rare collectibles, out-of-print graphic novels and original back issues, and the occasional photo-op with Chewbacca or Captain Piccard. (Suite101.com)
Miller Shows Some Spirit Jul 28, 2008
"Superhero movies don't exist just as summer popcorn mindless entertainment," Snyder told the 6500 fans packed into Hall H. "Watchmen talks about stuff that's important and serious. Serious filmmakers and actors are making these into cool movies. There are a lot of other cool graphic novels out there like Frank Miller's Dark Knight to make into movies.". Snyder said most of the movie was not shot the way 300 was made, on green-screen, but rather live action with practical effects--except for the... (Variety)
Planetwide Games Teams Up With 4Kids Entertainment and TC Digital Games For MashON Chaotic(TM) Comic Book Creator Jul 26, 2008
Innovative Online Technology Enables Fans To Design Customized Comic Books and Graphic Novels Based Upon the Popular Chaotic Trading Card Game and Television Series. SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Planetwide Games, Inc., 4Kids Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: - ) and TC Digital announced an agreement in principle for the MashON Chaotic Comic Book Creator, an interactive software application utilizing Planetwide Games MashON Platform to provide fans of the popular Chaotic Trading Card Game and... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Frank Miller: Colossus of Con Jul 21, 2008
He'll be on the exhibition floor, where his comic books and graphic novels, from Batman: The Dark Knight Returns to 300, are hot collectibles. He'll be at Friday night's Eisner Awards, the comic book industry's Oscars, nominated for an omnibus edition of his Daredevil books. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
OUT OF THE INK BOTTLE: A Salute to Gould's Legacy May 28, 2008
Kurt Kolka is an assistant in the Editorial Dept. at the Gaylord Herald Times and writes the weekly blog, OUT OF THE INK BOTTLE about the world of newspaper comics, comic books, graphic novels and associated material. He also creates a weekly, online comic strip called THE CARDINAL.. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Free Comic Book Day May 3 May 2, 2008
We at Empire Comics want to spread the word that comics are alive and well in 2008,'' Murillo continued, ''Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart. . (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Movie merchandise keeps fans spending despite tight budgets Apr 6, 2008
Longtime comic book store owner Joe Field said comics and graphic novels a core piece of the spring merchandising push are classic counter-economy products. Comics and some related items, Field said, become inexpensive nesting entertainment when budgets are stressed. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
On display (49) Feb 15, 2008
Through Feb. 24: Graphic Articles, a selection of panels from the graphic novels of Portland-based cartoonist and journalist Joe Sacco. Information: www. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Read 'em and weep ... bookstores thrive in county Dec 14, 2007
On Comic Ground 1629 University Ave. (619) 683-7879 Comics (underground and otherwise), graphic novels. Web sites for bargain books. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
ENTERTAINMENT CALENDAR Nov 2, 2007
NOW through DECEMBER 9 -- The Language of Comics at the Sordoni Art Gallery on the campus of Wilkes Univetrsity featuring the original drawings from Jessica Abel s La Perdida and Matt Madden s 99 Ways to Tell a Story: Exercises in Style both graphic novels. A reception is set for Nov. 3 from 5 to 7 p.m The gallery is open from noon to 4:30 p.m. and admission is free. (The Citizen's Voice, PA)
Halo 3 Saves Humanity at Midnight Sep 25, 2007
There are themed game machines, books, graphic novels, collectible merchandise, action figures, and talk of an upcoming movie. A "Legendary Edition" comes complete with a replica of Master Chief's helmet. (Yahoo News -- Technology)
Holy impenetrable comic wrappers, Batman! Sep 3, 2007
" Frank Miller, arguably the most important comic book artist of the last two decades, has seen plenty of fans lock up his books in the slabs in recent years and he shakes his head at the whole concept. "I think it's all pretty silly," said Miller, whose graphic novels "300" and "Sin City" have led to major Hollywood success stories. "But I'm of a generation that love the feel and smell of these ephemeral old leaflets. Maybe it will get to the point where I can put out comics that have blank... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Photo Release -- Hidden City Games Selects Diamond Book Distributors for Distribution of Bella Sara Horse-Themed Trading Cards for Girls to U.S. and Canadian Book Retailers Aug 28, 2007
Diamond Book Distributors is dedicated to making a wide selection of graphic novels and other pop culture collectibles available to the mainstream book market. Hidden City Games, Inc. is a privately held company headquartered in Seattle, Washington and is the exclusive licensor of Bella Sara for worldwide distribution outside of Scandinavia. (Primezone Releases)
comics on a slab Aug 21, 2007
"I think it's all pretty silly," said Miller, whose graphic novels "300" and "Sin City" have led to major Hollywood success stories. "But I'm of a generation that love the feel and smell of these ephemeral old leaflets. . . . Maybe it will get to the point where I can put out comics that have blank pages inside -- just covers -- and no one will notice.". (Los Angeles Times)
Comic-Con attracts Batmans, Frodos Jul 28, 2007
Fans snap up freebies such as postcards, stickers and graphic novels, hauling huge tote bags through the crowded convention floor. (Some waited in hour-long lines for the free totes. (CNN -- Showbiz)
Zune Media Player Gets Exclusive Halo 3 Edition May 21, 2007
The "Halo" franchise has expanded beyond video games into The New York Times' best-selling books, graphic novels, collectible merchandise and now a new, special edition Zune digital media player. Encased in collectible packaging, the Zune-Halo 3 edition digital media player comes pre-loaded with artwork, trailers and music from all three "Halo" games, as well as an exclusive new episode of "Red vs. Blue" from the fan-adored machinima creator Rooster Teeth Productions LLC. The Zune-Halo 3 edition... (Rap News Network)
Local stores participate in Free Comic Book Day May 7, 2007
Graphic novels "Sin City" and "300" being examples Japanese Manga, Stephen King's "Dark Tower" stories and the eighth season of Buffy The Vampire Slayer, which ended up in print instead of on television, are keeping the industry alive and vital, Powers said. "We have a lot of graphic novels and we sell a lot of them," Powers said. (Green Bay Press Gazette)
Free Comic Book Day annual event offers just that May 4, 2007
"Comic books and graphic novels are considered hip, hot and smart.". Comments. (Maryville Daily Forum, MO)
25 Years Of Comic Hijinx Apr 7, 2007
April 6 /PRNewswire/ -- After a quarter of a century of serving the neighborhood of Willow Glen and the greater San Jose area with the widest selection of comics and graphic novels in the South Bay Area, Hijinx Comics is still going strong ... The last five years in particular have also seen an explosion in graphic novels, book-length collections of comics that are just as likely to be found in a traditional bookstore as in a comic book specialty shop ... By focusing on graphic novels as opposed... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Digital age plays villain, hero in future of comics Feb 27, 2007
In addition to video games and strategy games like Magic: The Gathering, both graphic novels and Japanese manga are big with them. That includes both original works and those that tied to entertainment--everything from upcoming horror movie The Hills Have Eyes 2 to the adventures of the pop singer Avril Lavigne. (TechRepublic)
