Boom! Studios Celebrates 2021 Eisner Award With Nine Nominations

Comic-Con International announced BOOM! Studios are Nominated for Nine Awards by Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Committee

IDW Publishing Honored with Eleven Eisner Award Nominations in 2021

IDW has been recognized by the committee of the 2021 Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards with a combined eleven nods this year (ten nominations and one shared nomination).

Image Leads with 29 Total in Eisner Nominations, Dominates in Best Writer Category

Comic-Con International announced yesterday that Image Comics is the publisher in the lead with 29 total Eisner Award nominations. This year, Image titles have received 17 nominations plus 12 shared nominations.

Inkwell Awards Announces Artists For Ivan Reis Spotlight Challenge

The non-profit Inkwell Awards, devoted to promoting the art of comic book inking, has released the list of 24 artists participating in its fifth annual Sinnott Inking Challenge Spotlight. This year’s Challenge features artist Ivan Reis‘ take on DC’s iconic super-team The Justice League from the cover art to DC‘s Man of Steel (2018) as originally inked by Ivan‘s partner Joe Prado. The artwork will be auctioned afterwards for fundraising.

L.A. Comic Con Announcing New Dates: December 11-13, 2020

All of us at L.A. Comic Con have been working every day since then to answer ONE QUESTION – Can we make enough changes and adjustments to how we put on LA’s favorite Con that it is not just FUN, but it is also SAFE for attendees, vendors, talent and staff despite the challenges of living with CV-19?

Comic-Con@Home 2020 Schedule FOR Invader ZIM Conquers Everything!

Comic-Con@Home 2020 Schedule FOR Invader ZIM Conquers Everything!

Comic-Con@Home 2020 Schedule FOR Inspired: Personal Stories in Graphic Novels

Comic-Con@Home 2020 Schedule FOR Inspired: Personal Stories in Graphic Novels

Comic-Con@Home 2020 Schedule FOR New Kids Comics from Eisner Award Publishers

Comic-Con@Home 2020 Schedule FOR New Kids Comics from Eisner Award Publishers

STAY AT HOME CON IS BACK AFTER SUCCESSFUL FIRST EDITION

After a great first edition, people were asking for more. That’s why the organization behind Stay Home Comic Con decided it was time for a Summer edition.

ALL 2020 EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS

Comic-Con has announced all the nominations for the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards 2020. The nominees are for works published between January 1 and December 31, 2019 and were chosen by a blue-ribbon panel of judges.

IDW PUBLISHING HONORED WITH FIFTEEN EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS

The 2020 Eisner Award judges recognized IDW Publishing

BOOM! STUDIOS CELEBRATES 2020 EISNER AWARD NOMINATIONS

Premier Publisher Honored By Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards Committee in 2020
 

Denver Pop Culture Con Canceled for 2020, Will Return in May 2021

Following the issuance of the State of Colorado’s intent to extend its use of the Colorado Convention Center through the end of the year, Pop Culture Classroom announced it must cancel Denver Pop Culture Con 2020.

Re-Live SpongeBob and Steven Universe Panels!

Main Stage Monday will be back this upcoming Monday, June 1st at 5:30 PM PST for a re-broadcast of our beloved SpongeBob Squarepants and Steven Universe panels from last year’s show!

WATCH THE VALIANT COMICS CRAFT OF COMICS WONDERCON 2020 PANEL

Watch the Valiant Craft of Comics WonderCon 2020 Panel

DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS AND ALLIANCE GAME DISTRIBUTORS LAUNCH “BACK THE COMEBACK”

Back The Comeback focuses on providing support to local comic and game retailers adversely impacted by COVID-19.

CANADIAN RETAILERS AND CREATORS BAND TOGETHER FOR “BE OUR HEROES, CANADA!”

Comic Book Retailers to Host Unique Facebook Live Event on May 16 and 17 to Benefit Closed Canadian Retailers

DIAMOND POSTPONES FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2020

DIAMOND POSTPONES FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2020

ComicsPRO 2020: BAD IDEA Increases Wave One Store Count to 50 Due to Worldwide Demand

ComicsPRO 2020: BAD IDEA Increases Wave One Store Count to 50 Due to Worldwide Demand

#COMICSPRO2020: ONI PRESS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF MIDDLE READER COMIC BOOK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH CHRIS SAMNEE

#COMICSPRO2020: ONI PRESS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF MIDDLE READER COMIC BOOK SERIES IN COLLABORATION WITH CHRIS SAMNEE

Cryptozoic Will Preview Upcoming Collectibles, Games, and Trading Cards at Toy Fair New York 2020

Cryptozoic Will Preview Upcoming Collectibles, Games, and Trading Cards at
Toy Fair New York 2020

Bad Idea Celebrates ComicsPRO 2020 with Swag & Splendor

Bad Idea Celebrates ComicsPRO 2020 with Swag & Splendor

COVERS REVEALED FOR MARVEL’S TWO FREE COMIC BOOK DAY TITLES !

Readers will get a chance to dive into some of Marvel’s most exciting titles on this year’s Free Comic Book Day.

BAD IDEA – An Unruly New Comic Book Publisher Coming Soon to a Store Near You (or Not)

From here on out, you’re going to hear an awful lot about BAD IDEA – an experimental new comic book publisher debuting in select comic shops in May 2020. 

BOOM! Studios Announces COMICSPRO 2020 Exclusives and Special Guests

BOOM! Studios Announces COMICSPRO 2020 Exclusives and Special Guests

THE BEAT RETURNS TO INDEPENDENCE IN 2020

Comics Media Stalwart Emboldened Following Strategic Two Year Partnership Between Polarity CEO David Steward II and Founder Heidi MacDonald.

BOOM! Studios Announces Presence at the 2020 ALA Midwinter Conference

BOOM! Studios announced their presence at the 2020 ALA Midwinter Conference and Exhibition from January 24-28, 2020 at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA. The publisher, home to award-winning imprints BOOM! Studios, BOOM! Box, KaBOOM!, and Archaia, will host panels and signings throughout the weekend.

D23 BRINGS NEW MAGIC TO DISNEY FANS AROUND THE COUNTRY WITH A FANTASTIC SLATE OF EVENTS IN 2020

D23 Destination D returns to Walt Disney World Resort with an all-new theme. Plus, more tours of The Walt Disney Studios than ever before, additional magical screenings, a visit to Walt’s hometown of Marceline, Mo., and more

Get Free Comic Books During Halloween ComicFest at Local Comic Book Shops

On Saturday, October 26, participating comic shops across North America and around the world will hand out more than 1.7 million free comics to anyone who comes into their shop during Halloween ComicFest! During the event, anyone who goes into a participating comic shop can choose a free comic from the 28 titles available this year and participate in the fun Halloween-themed activities hosted by the comic shops. The annual event is a great way to welcome curious, first-time readers as well as longtime comic book fans into local shops to experience all the horror comics and spooky delights comic shops have to offer.

COMIC CON REVOLUTION ONTARIO CALIFORNIA RETURNS THE INLAND EMPIRE MAY 16th & 17th, 2020

Comic Con Revolution (#CCROnt) returns to the Ontario Convention Center on May 16th & 17th, 2020 for year four. The Inland Empires’ only full-scale, family-friendly comic con will be back with an all-star guest list that includes artists, editors, novelists, producers, celebrities, writers, voice actors and more!

THE HARVEY AWARDS ANNOUNCE 7 HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES FOR 2019 During New York Comic Con 2019

The Harvey Awards Steering Committee is proud to announce the 2019 inductees into the Harvey Awards Hall of Fame before the annual event held at New York Comic Con. With seven recipients being honored, this group represents the largest of all Hall of Fame induction classes in the 31-year history of the Harvey Awards. It includes two of the most respected contemporary creators in their field, Mike Mignola (Hellboy) and Alison Bechdel (Fun Home), and five of Harvey Kurtzman’s core 1950s MAD collaborators, who will be posthumously inducted: Will Elder, Jack Davis, John Severin, Marie Severin, and Ben Oda.

IDW Announces Signing Schedule, Panels, and Exclusives for New York Comic-Con 2019

IDW Publishing will continue to celebrate its 20th anniversary at New York Comic-Con with a stellar lineup of creators, panels, and convention exclusives, featuring a rare appearance by comics legend John Byrne!

@ActionLab Creators Garner Several Ringo Awards Nominations!

The Ringo Awards recently announced their nominations for 2019. Several Action Lab creators have made the list! Nominations (and congratulations) go to:

UPGRADE SOUL SWEEPS COMICS INDUSTRY AWARDS NOMINATIONS FOR THE YEAR

Ezra Claytan Daniels’ Upgrade Soul, one of the most talked about graphic novels of 2018, was named as one of nominees in the “Graphic Reprints” category of the Eisner Awards earlier this year. Since then, the book was nominated in Harvey Awards “Book of the Year” category, alongside Daniels’ other work, BTM FDRS (Fantagraphics).

IDW Publishing Honored with Multiple Ringo Award Nominations in 2019

The Mike Wieringo Comic Book Industry Award judges recognized IDW Publishing and its imprints, Top Shelf and Black Crown, with a combined six nods this year. The prestigious award ceremony, held annually at Baltimore Comic-Con, celebrates the creativity, skill, and fun of comic books with nominees selected by fans and pros alike.

@D23 Honors Eleven New Legends

Robert Downey Jr. and Bette Midler, along with such luminaries as Wing Chao, Jon Favreau, James Earl Jones, Kenny Ortega, Barnette Ricci, Robin Roberts, Diane Sawyer, Ming-Na Wen, and Hans Zimmer, will be honored as Disney Legends during D23 Expo 2019 for their extraordinary contributions to the Disney legacy. Hosted by Disney Chairman and CEO Bob Iger, the Disney Legends Awards ceremony will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, August 23, in Hall D23 of the Anaheim Convention Center.

@IDWPublishing Honored with Twelve Eisner Award Nominations in 2019

The 2019 Eisner Award judges recognized IDW Publishing and its imprints, Top ShelfLibrary of American ComicsBlack Crown, and Artist’s Editions, with a combined twelve nods this year (ten nominations and two shared nominations). The prestigious award ceremony, held annually at Comic-Con International, honors exemplary work from the previous year in comics publishing.