Thursday, April 16, 2015

PW Comics World

MoCCA Festival Must Move Again After Successful 2015 Event
Despite having to find new digs for 2016, this year's show was upbeat and crowded, featuring appearances by comics legends Scott McCloud and Aline Kominsky-Crumb, alongside a younger generation that included Jillian Tamaki, Michel Fiffe and Noelle Stevenson. more
Manga Publishing Update, Spring 2015
North American manga publishers continue to recover from the double whammy of recession and a market correction in the late 2000s, citing strong sales in print and digital and looking to the future with a cautious optimism. more
Scribd’s Comics Launch Its Most Successful Yet
Comics had an "explosive" launch on Scribd's subscription e-book platform in February. And here's an exclusive look at who's using the service and what they're reading. more




Comics Alliance: Legendary Marvel Artist Herb Trimpe Dies
Patrack A. Reed remembers the life of artist Herb Trimpe, who co-created Wolverine but made headlines in 1998 when he wrote about Marvel firing him and his search for work as a teacher. more
Slate: Richard McGuire and Winston Rowntree Win the Slate Studio Prize
Slate Magazine has presented its annual Cartoonist Studio Prize to Richard McGuire for Here and Winston Rowntree for his webcomic, Watching. more
Deadline: Editor Mike Marts Leaves Marvel to Run Start-up
The executive editor of the X-Men line has left Marvel to become editor-in-chief at AfterShock Comics, a new imprint run by writer Joe Pruett along with partners formerly at eBay and the Endeavor agency. more

Comics Beat: Goodbye 1700: DC’s New York Offices Close For Good
DC Entertainment officially closed the doors of its New York office last week, prompting a wave of nostalgia from employees past and present. more

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