A compilation of the webcomic “Strange Planet” and Raina Telgemeier’s “Guts” top the December 2019 New York Times graphic novel best seller list.
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Tag: comics
A look at DC Comics in the 2010s
My thoughts on DC Comics over the 2010s, ranging from the New 52 reboot to the DCEU movies to the various live-action and animated TV shows.
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The 2010s in comics, webcomics, and graphic novels
Comics overall have done quite well in the 2010s. I take a look back over the decade’s high points in comics, graphic novels, and webcomics.
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Anthony’s 2019 graphic novel picks
A look at my favorite 2019 graphic novel picks, ranging from “The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl” to “The Prince and the Dressmaker.”
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Archie, Abrams announce new graphic novel lines
Archie Comics and Abrams Books have announced new graphic novel lines. The former is aiming for young adults, while the latter is a new LGBTQ-centric line.
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Graphic novel best seller lists return to the NY Times
The New York Times is finally bringing back graphic novels to their best sellers’ lists, which is good news for everyone.
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LGBTQ Pride Month and cartoons
For LGBTQ Pride Month, I summarize the major posts I’ve written about LGBTQ characters in comics and animation.
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2018 bookstore graphic novel sales up almost 9%; kids’ comics dominate
Brian Hibbs has released his annual look at 2018 graphic novel sales through retail book sellers. To no one’s surprise, kids’ comics dominate sales.
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2018 comic sales grew 7.9% over 2017, thanks almost entirely to the increase in graphic novel sales and non-direct market sales venues.
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App review: Hoopla Digital
My review of Hoopla Digital, a digital media vendor that offers movies, comics, music, and audiobooks to various public libraries.
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