Molly Crabappble arrested during Occupy Wall Street anniversary march
Marvel and DC Comics artist Molly Crabapple was arrested last week while attending the one year anniversary of Occupy Wall…
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Jack Kirby would have turned 95 years old
Today would have been Jack Kirby’s 95th birthday. Tom Spurgeon has two excellent posts to commemorate the day: Jack Kirby,…
Joe Kubert passes at age 85
Comic legend Joe Kubert has passed away at age 85. Tom Spurgeon, as usual, has the obit of record. Like…
Comic community reactions to Aurora shooting
A few notable mentions as the comic community reacts to the shootings in Aurora CO. The Globe and Mail removed…
Visions of Comic Book Hall of Fame in Cleveland
The Plain Dealer is reporting that a New York man, Roger Rautio, is hoping to build a Comic Book Hall…
MAD Magazine to release 60th anniversary collection
From Tom Richmond’s blog comes news that MAD Magazine is releasing a 60th anniversary collection due out in October. The…
2012 Eisner award winners announced
Last weekend was the Sand Diego Comic-Con and the announcement of the Eisner Awards. This year’s winners are: Best Short…
Neil Gaiman announces Sandman prequel
Neil Gaiman announced this week at the San Diego Comic-Con that he’s been working on a prequel to his acclaimed…
Ohio license plate won’t say “Birthplace of Superman”
Robot6 reports that the proposed Ohio license plate recognizing Superman and his Ohio connection to Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster…
Tom Richmond wins 2012 Reuben Award; Division awards announced
Last night the National Cartoonists Society gathered in Las Vegas for their annual Reuben Award banquet. The top honor for…
Reuben Award Weekend Notes: Stan Goldberg
Note: I live tweeted this session so in essence, by tweets are my notes. We’re starting up the panels and…
DC Comics announces one of its iconic characters is gay, Marvel plans gay wedding
DC Comics announced it is going to out one of it’s ‘iconic’ characters as being gay next month and Marvel…
Irrational exuberance or true appreciation for original comic art?
Gerry Giovinco looks at the uptick in value of comic related art as seen in recent auctions and speculates as…
Roger Langridge quits Marvel, DC due to creator rights
Michael Cavna interviews Roger Langridge about his recent decision to no longer work for Marvel or DC comics over ethical…
First Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle illustration fetches $71k,
Seems like the value of original cartoon art is rising. Heritage Auctions recently sold the first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles…