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"Here," Then and Now

Richard McGuire redefined comic storytelling with 'Here,' merging time and space into a unique narrative experience across different eras.

IDW Takes Patrick Horvath's Graphic Novel Debut Back to Print

Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees has sold 20,000 copies in its first printing and is set for a second printing of 15,000 copies.
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Cartoonist Eric Drooker may live in Berkeley but he won't stop dreaming of Manhattan

Eric Drooker's new graphic novel Naked City concludes his City Trilogy, reflecting his deep connection to New York City and its social commentaries.

Diary of an Abomination

Emil Ferris's debut graphic novel, "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters," was a breakout hit with its intricate drawings and social commentary.
"My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Book Two" will be released seven years after the sequel was first announced, and it continues the story of Karen's investigation into a neighbor's murder.

Cartoonist Eric Drooker may live in Berkeley but he won't stop dreaming of Manhattan

Eric Drooker's new graphic novel Naked City concludes his City Trilogy, reflecting his deep connection to New York City and its social commentaries.

Diary of an Abomination

Emil Ferris's debut graphic novel, "My Favorite Thing Is Monsters," was a breakout hit with its intricate drawings and social commentary.
"My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Book Two" will be released seven years after the sequel was first announced, and it continues the story of Karen's investigation into a neighbor's murder.
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Chris Shepherd's heartfelt graphic novel is a story of family, young love and Liverpool

Chris transitioned from film script to graphic novel during lockdown, focusing on illustrating the beauty of Liverpool's past.
His creative process involved exploring each sequence individually to maintain excitement.
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The not very all-ages appropriate Witcher is getting an all-ages comic for the little Witcher in your life

The Witcher is releasing an all-ages graphic novel featuring Geralt as a father teaching Ciri about witcher life.

Cult of the Lamb Is Expanding Beyond Games

Devolver Digital and Oni Press collaboration will produce comics based on Cult of the Lamb.
The graphic novel, Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse, achieved its Kickstarter goal swiftly with various bonus offerings.

The not very all-ages appropriate Witcher is getting an all-ages comic for the little Witcher in your life

The Witcher is releasing an all-ages graphic novel featuring Geralt as a father teaching Ciri about witcher life.

Cult of the Lamb Is Expanding Beyond Games

Devolver Digital and Oni Press collaboration will produce comics based on Cult of the Lamb.
The graphic novel, Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse, achieved its Kickstarter goal swiftly with various bonus offerings.
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Four-Hundred-Plus Pages and a Day

The graphic novel "Sunday" intricately explores themes of time, memory, and consciousness through the lens of a single, uneventful Sunday.
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What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

The VMAs highlighted ongoing cultural trends, with notable mentions of emerging films and series that explore deep personal and cultural narratives.

Ashton Kutcher and Anthony Ramos Get Infected With a New Ryan Murphy Series

Ryan Murphy's new series The Beauty explores the dark consequences of beauty in a society affected by a unique and dangerous disease.

What's Making Us Happy: A guide to your weekend viewing and reading

The VMAs highlighted ongoing cultural trends, with notable mentions of emerging films and series that explore deep personal and cultural narratives.

Ashton Kutcher and Anthony Ramos Get Infected With a New Ryan Murphy Series

Ryan Murphy's new series The Beauty explores the dark consequences of beauty in a society affected by a unique and dangerous disease.
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Exclusive: Dark Horse Reveals New Minecraft Graphic Novel Series, Will Debut Weeks Before Film

Minecraft fans can look forward to a movie and new graphic novel in 2025.
"Minecraft: Out of Order" releases March 18, 2025, ahead of the film.
Preorders for the novel are now available, expanding Minecraft literature options.

Submit to 'Deprog': a Racy, Queer-Centric Graphic Novel About Cults

'Deprog' intertwines sexuality, identity, and surreal experiences across its four chapters, appealing to women and queer audiences.

Watchmen Chapter 1's New 4K Blu-Ray Release Drops To Best Price Yet

The 4K Blu-ray of Watchmen Chapter 1 is available at an all-time low price, making it an appealing purchase for fans.

Cormac McCarthy's 'The Road' Is Now a Stunning and Grotesque Graphic Novel

Manu Larcenet adapts Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, The Road, into a graphic novel, enhancing its emotional depth through visual storytelling.

Hellboy Book Bundles - Get 70 Digital Volumes For $30, Omnibus Box Set For 50% Off, And More

Humble's graphic novel bundle offers 36 items for $30, featuring Mike Mignola's Hellboy series, available until October 10.

Panels of Protest

Elise's journey in Paris reflects personal activism and echoes modern labor movements, showcasing a continuous struggle for workers' rights.

'Delights: A Story of Hieronymus Bosch' Explores the Struggles of a Conflicted Artist

Colwell's graphic novel creatively intertwines fact and fiction to explore Bosch's creation journey of his iconic painting, The Garden of Earthly Delights.

Cult Of The Lamb: The First Verse Graphic Novel Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The graphic novel 'Cult of the Lamb: The First Verse' successfully funded through Kickstarter and is now available for preorder.

Read an exclusive excerpt from a teen horror comic inspired by real small-town cults

Loving, Ohio explores the fear of being unable to escape one's childhood town, intertwined with horror and personal trauma.

This is genius: A new graphic novel imagines conversations between Einstein and Kafka

Ken Krimstein's 'Einstein in Kafkaland' explores Albert Einstein's pivotal year in Prague, combining biography with elements of historical fiction and whimsy.

'The Crow' Reimagined Is Stylish and Operatic, but Cannot Outfly 1994 Original

The reimagined 'The Crow' struggles to balance its storytelling with the legacy of the original film and finds itself wanting in both areas.

Graphic novel 'Good.' travels from the Amazon jungle to suburbia and back

The graphic novel 'Good' explores the coming-of-age story of David Good, focusing on his Indigenous identity and reunion with his mother in the Amazon jungle.
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My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two by Emil Ferris review fantastic beasts

Drawing is crucial for Karen Reyes to understand things, reflecting her deep connection to art and imagination.

Dark Souls Graphic Novel Series Gets The Box Set Treatment

The Dark Souls graphic novel series is releasing a new box set containing the first three volumes, showcasing beautiful art inspired by the games.

My Favorite Thing Is Monsters Book Two by Emil Ferris review fantastic beasts

Drawing is crucial for Karen Reyes to understand things, reflecting her deep connection to art and imagination.

Dark Souls Graphic Novel Series Gets The Box Set Treatment

The Dark Souls graphic novel series is releasing a new box set containing the first three volumes, showcasing beautiful art inspired by the games.
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Emil Ferris: We can't enter a future without our humanity'

Emil Ferris' graphic novel 'My Favorite Thing Is Monsters' challenges the traditional perception of monsters by portraying them as vulnerable and curious characters.

Emil Ferris Still Believes in Monsters

Emil Ferris explores the concept of monstrousness and the interconnectedness of different archetypes in her graphic novel.

So Long Sad Love by Mirion Malle review an irresistible celebration of female courage

The graphic novel So Long Sad Love by Mirion Malle celebrates female solidarity and is set in the modern era, inspired by Portrait of a Lady on Fire, emphasizing subterranean networks among women.
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Housemarque's Returnal announcement was actually for a graphic novel and an art book

Housemarque announced a graphic novel adaption and art book for Returnal on its third anniversary, leading to mixed reception.

Attention comic nerds, that big Returnal tease was for a graphic novel, not a new game

Returnal developer Housemarque teased a graphic novel, 'Returnal: Fallen Asteria,' to celebrate the game's third anniversary.

Housemarque's Returnal announcement was actually for a graphic novel and an art book

Housemarque announced a graphic novel adaption and art book for Returnal on its third anniversary, leading to mixed reception.

Attention comic nerds, that big Returnal tease was for a graphic novel, not a new game

Returnal developer Housemarque teased a graphic novel, 'Returnal: Fallen Asteria,' to celebrate the game's third anniversary.
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Iran women's protests are the focus of 'Persepolis' author Marjane Satrapi's new book

Marjane Satrapi's latest book, Woman, Life, Freedom, highlights the feminist revolution in Iran triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini.
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The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel is based on obscure sources of crime fiction contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book offers a rich and beautiful portrayal with a complicated plot and intertextual references to Russian literature.

The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel draws inspiration from obscure sources of long-forgotten crime fiction writers contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book features a journalist-detective heroine named Charlie Fox, offering a visually rich and intertextual narrative.

The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel is based on obscure sources of crime fiction contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book offers a rich and beautiful portrayal with a complicated plot and intertextual references to Russian literature.

The Russian Detective by Carol Adlam review exquisitely illustrated celebration of early crime fiction

The Russian Detective graphic novel draws inspiration from obscure sources of long-forgotten crime fiction writers contemporary to Dostoevsky.
The book features a journalist-detective heroine named Charlie Fox, offering a visually rich and intertextual narrative.
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A Writer's To-Do List: Learn History. Learn Chinese. Learn to Draw Comics.

Tessa Hulls explored her family's history through her book 'Feeding Ghosts' despite initial challenges.
Hulls, a painter with no writing experience, reconstructed her family's story with perseverance and acquired new skills in the process.

Affordable things to do in Berkeley any day of the week

Local events in Berkeley for the Lunar New Year
Discussion of YA graphic novel Lunar New Year Love Story

Aya: Claws Come Out by Marguerite Abouet and Clement Oubrerie review Ivory Coast's comic soap opera

Aya: Claws Come Out is the latest installment in the bestselling Aya graphic novel series, which offers a vivid portrayal of life in Ivory Coast in the 1970s.
The new volume explores themes of corruption, inequality, and social taboos as the characters navigate adulthood in 1980s Abidjan.

Brandon Sanderson Graphic Novel Omnibus Is Discounted Ahead Of Next Week's Release

The upcoming White Sand Omnibus is a 496-page graphic novel that explores the world of Brandon Sanderson's Cosmere universe.
The omnibus contains the complete story of White Sand, making it a great option for both newcomers and fans of the series.

Creating Death Strikes, the year's best comic - "where gritty and polished meet"

Death Strikes: The Emperor of Atlantis is a remarkable comic book based on a suppressed opera written by concentration camp prisoners.
The graphic novel mixes dystopian sci-fi, fantasy, and zombie horror with delicate black and white digital watercolors.

An 8-year-old snuck his handwritten book onto a library shelf. Now it has a 56-person waiting list.

An 8-year-old boy wrote and self-published a graphic novel and secretly placed it in his local library
The library officially added the book to the collection and created an award in the boy's honor

The Hobbit Graphic Novel Releases In February, Preorders Live Now

The Hobbit: A Graphic Novel is now available for preorder and will be released on February 27.
Other Middle-earth-related books, including The History of Middle-earth box sets and The Maps of Middle-earth, are also available for preorder.

An acclaimed graphic novel about Gaza is seeing a resurgence, brought on by war

Demand for Joe Sacco's graphic novel Palestine has surged since the start of the war in Gaza.
The book is considered a trailblazing work and is experiencing a resurgence, with the publisher ordering a rapid reprinting.
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Alice Oseman's Heartstopper becomes the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman has become the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever, selling 60,012 copies in the first three days.
The Heartstopper series explores themes of friendship, coming out, and mental health and has been embraced by readers of all ages.

Alice Oseman's Heartstopper becomes the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman has become the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever, selling 60,012 copies in the first three days.
The Heartstopper series explores themes of friendship, LGBTQ+ love, coming out, and mental health.

Alice Oseman's Heartstopper becomes the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman has become the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever, selling 60,012 copies in the first three days.
The Heartstopper series explores themes of friendship, coming out, and mental health and has been embraced by readers of all ages.

Alice Oseman's Heartstopper becomes the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever

Heartstopper Volume 5 by Alice Oseman has become the UK's fastest-selling graphic novel ever, selling 60,012 copies in the first three days.
The Heartstopper series explores themes of friendship, LGBTQ+ love, coming out, and mental health.
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'Transitions' Explores the Process of a Mother's Acceptance of Her Child's Gender | KQED

Transitions is a graphic novel exploring transgender and genderqueer identities.
The story focuses on a mother's transition from denial and rejection to support and acceptance of her transgender son.

A New Graphic-Novel Adaptation of Watership Down Gets Scary-but Stops Short of Traumatic

The challenges of adapting Watership Down to a graphic novel, particularly the depiction of violence
Efforts to balance staying true to the text while not being overly graphic
The importance of organizing and pacing the visuals in the adaptation

Why does Anne Frank's diary make people uneasy?

Controversy surrounds Anne Frank's legacy as her story is questioned both in Europe and the United States.
A daycare center in Germany named after Anne Frank is considering a name change due to concerns about children's understanding and political associations.
A graphic novel based on Anne Frank's diary is facing criticism for explicit content, leading to book bans and removals in schools and libraries.

In 'Timid,' there is bravery under the surface

Timidity is often viewed negatively in American culture, but it can be associated with positive traits like thoughtfulness and deliberateness.

Former UFC, WWE star Ronda Rousey finds 'path that I was meant for' as graphic novelist

Ronda Rousey's screenplay idea turned graphic novel shows how inspiration can strike at unexpected times, leading to creative ventures.
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