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2018 bookstore graphic novel sales up almost 9%; kids’ comics dominate

May 20, 2019 Anthony Media

Brian Hibbs has released his annual look at 2019 graphic novel sales through retail book sellers. To no one’s surprise, kids’ comics dominate sales.

PBS’ “Arthur” reveals Mr. Ratburn is gay and getting married

May 15, 2019 Anthony Media

Long-running PBS series “Arthur” made a big step with its season 22 premiere: Mr. Ratburn was revealed to be gay, and got married to another man.

Kids’ TV study recommends various diversity improvements

May 8, 2019 Anthony Media

A joint US/Canadian research group found that children’s TV could stand to make improvements in various aspects of diversity.

“Avengers: Endgame” now the second-highest grossing film of all time

May 6, 2019 Anthony Media

“Avengers: Endgame” is as of this writing the second highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. But what other films had a gigantic opening weekend?

2018 comic sales up 7.9% thanks to graphic novels; direct market no longer majority of sales

May 3, 2019 Anthony Media

2018 comic sales grew 7.9% over 2017, thanks almost entirely to the increase in graphic novel sales and non-direct market sales venues.

What were the main influences and trends in 1960s TV animation?

May 1, 2019 Anthony Media

I take a look at the trends and changes in 1960s TV animation, from theatrical animated shorts’ influences to the rise of shows starring teenagers.

Anthony’s favorite webcomics and comic strips (2019 edition)

April 29, 2019 Anthony Media

I take a look at what my favorite webcomics and comic strips are for 2019, from “AJ & Magnus” and “Pearls Before Swine” to “Questionable Content.”

Should movie intermissions make a comeback?

April 26, 2019 Anthony Media

I offer some reasons why the intermission deserves to make a comeback at movie theaters, as a way to make very lengthy films more enjoyable for viewers.