Brian Hibbs’ 2019 bookstore channel graphic novel sales show sales are up, thanks heavily to the two biggest publishers, Scholastic and Viz.
Tag: Marvel
Anthony’s graphic novel picks for July 2020
A look at graphic novels and trade paperbacks of interest coming out in July 2020, including a Superboy 75th anniversary hardcover.
How to avoid or minimize using the police in superhero stories?
I take a look at some ways of having superhero stories with minimal or no presence of the police.
Favorite transgender characters in comics
A look at some of my favorite transgender characters in comics, from Jo in “Lumberjanes” to Beckett in “The Backstagers.”
Thoughts (and concerns) about Marvel’s new New Warriors
Marvel’s announced a new New Warriors team, featuring new heroes meant to reflect today’s youth. Unfortunately, some of them come off as heavy-handed.
Are Marvel and DC Comics still the “Big Two” of comics overall?
I take a look at whether or not the “Big Two” nickname for DC Comics and Marvel still actually fits, based on direct market and book channel sales information.
Anthony’s comics picks for April 2020
A look at comics of interest coming out in April 2020, including a new “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” miniseries.
Anthony’s comics picks for March 2020
I take a look at what comics and graphic novels of interest are coming out in March 2020, including new DC Comics young adult graphic novel “Gotham High.”
A look at Marvel in the 2010s
I take a look at how Marvel fared in the 2010s, from the comics to the Marvel Cinematic Universe to their TV productions (both live-action and animated).
Anthony’s comics picks for February 2020
My look at what comics and graphic novels of interest are coming out for February 2020, including a collection of the final issues of “Squirrel Girl.”
