A look at September 2021 graphic novel and manga releases of interest, including a “Sonic the Hedgehog” TPB and a new volume of Yen Press’ “Yotsuba&!”.
2020 bookstore graphic novel sales: Scholastic, Viz make up 40% of sales
As usual, Scholastic and Viz dominated 2020 bookstore graphic novel sales. But how did the book channel space overall fare?
DC Comics to partner with Webtoon on webcomics
DC Comics and Webtoon have announced a partnership to produce original webcomics featuring DC’s library of various characters.
Substack gets into comics; also, a look at Substack alternatives
Substack’s expanding into the world of comics, recruiting several prominent creators. Also: a look at Substack alternatives.
Friday the 13th in cartoons
A list of a few cartoons that references Friday the 13th, both the superstition-filled day itself and the 1980s horror film series.
Why did the 2020 Summer Olympics TV ratings decline?
I look at reasons why the 2020 Summer Olympics took a ratings nosedive in the US, from Tokyo’s time zone to the changing media landscape.
“Dog Man” and “Chainsaw Man” top the August 2021 New York Times graphic novel best seller list
“Dog Man” and the manga series “Chainsaw Man” topped the August 2021 New York Times graphic novel best seller list.
CNN plans to launch a paid streaming service, CNN+
CNN plans to launch a spin-off paid streaming service, “CNN+,” which will launch in early 2022 as a supplementary subscription news service.
August 2021 graphic novel picks and news
A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in August 2021 (and beyond), including a new graphic novel featuring Amethyst, Princess of Gemworld.
Five annoying aspects about websites
A look at five annoying aspects about websites, including site notifications, lack of HTTPS, and one of the most obnoxious, autoplaying videos.