Thursday, October 16, 2014

Comic News

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Diversity and Pop Culture Reign at New York Comic Con
With 151,000 attendees, this year’s New York Comic Con had the largest crowd ever at a North American con. And despite the size, it was an overwhelmingly positive celebration of pop culture and the diversification of fandom. more

‘Attack on Titan’ Drives Manga Rebound at New York Comic Con
Manga sales were brisk at New York Comic Con as droves of fans turned out to clamor over hit series Attack on Titan and classic properties like Sailor Moon. Super star manga artist Takeshi Obata also made his first trip to a North American comics show. more



No Shortage of Kids' Comics at New York Comic Con
Remember when comics grew up and got serious? Publishers have come full circle and now cater to young readers with new comics and graphic novels and tie-ins to old favorites. more


538: Comic Books Are Still Made By Men, For Men And About Men
Walt Hickey runs the numbers and finds that, despite strides, female creators and characters are still under-represented in Marvel and DC comics. Even new characters being created are mostly male. more

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