October 4, 2010 Johanna Archie Comics 2 comments

Veronica #202: Introducing Kevin Keller, the New Gay Guy

Veronica #202 has gotten tons of press, as it was promoted for months ahead of time (since April) as a real milestone for Riverdale: it would introduce Archie’s first “openly gay” character, Kevin Keller. While I completely support the idea — it’s about time that Archie’s hometown of Riverdale was made more diverse in lots of ways — I did find it a shame that, as with another recent big-press storyline, the execution is much worse than the concept deserves. […]

October 4, 2010 Johanna Manga News One comment

Kodansha USA to Replace Del Rey Manga at Random House

Looks like Andre’s speculation was right after all. Kodansha USA Publishing just sent out the following press release: Kodansha and Random House Transform and Expand Their U.S. Manga Publishing Relationship Kodansha Ltd. and Random House Inc. have announced their plans to change and expand their manga publishing relationship in North America. The companies are shifting from a licensing relationship to a sales and distribution arrangement as of December 1, 2010. The current relationship between Kodansha and Random House began in […]

October 3, 2010 Johanna NBM / Papercutz Leave a comment

Networked: Carabella on the Run

When I first heard that Networked: Carabella on the Run was a co-production with a non-profit organization, I was leery. PrivacyActivism is dedicated to helping people “understand the real-world implications of privacy losses” and protecting this fundamental human right. I feared that the message, although from a cause I support, would overcome the story. Thankfully, that’s not the case. I quickly got caught up in the adventures of Carabella and her classmates as we learn more about where she came […]

October 1, 2010 Johanna Other Prose 3 comments

Archvillain

Friend of the Blog Barry Lyga (The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl) is launching a new young adult novel series with Archvillain, out this month from Scholastic. It’s the story of Kyle, who was setting up to play a prank the night the weird meteor shower gave him superpowers. Now, Kyle’s bored in school, because his new intelligence has put him miles ahead of everyone, and his former status as most popular kid in school has been usurped […]

September 29, 2010 Johanna Dark Horse 4 comments

Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites

I love animal comics, but I am too squeamish for horror, so I wasn’t sure how I’d react to the blend in Beasts of Burden: Animal Rites. I should have had more faith in the skills of writer Evan Dorkin and artist Jill Thompson to create stories worth reading. The Beasts of Burden are the neighborhood dogs (and a stray cat) of Burden Hill. They were introduced in “Stray”, which first appeared in the anthology The Dark Horse Book of […]

September 28, 2010 Johanna Books About Comics Leave a comment

Black Comix: African American Independent Comics Art and Culture

To bring more attention to the “overlooked … artists and writers of the vibrant African American independent comics community”, authors John Jennings and Damian Duffy have assembled the coffee table book Black Comix: African American Independent Comics Art and Culture. Instead of looking backwards, Black Comix focuses on the present and future, highlighting those creators that are less well-known than they’d like. The foreword, by Keith Knight (The K Chronicles, Knight Life), provides a personal reflection that sets the stage. […]

September 28, 2010 Johanna Manga News One comment

A Blank Slate: No Del Rey Manga After November?

At Kuriosity, Andre Paploo speculates on what’s going on with Del Rey Manga. He notes that they have no listings in the latest Previews catalog (for October, coming out tomorrow), and he couldn’t find any relevant entries at Amazon.ca for manga releasing after November. He goes on to offer speculation as to what this will mean, including (journalism alert!) asking the marketing contact, who responds, “we have no comment at this time.” Del Rey has had a mixed past year. […]

September 28, 2010 Johanna Comic News 2 comments

Bob Harras Named DC Comics Editor-in-Chief, Latest in Major Company Changes: A Summation

DC’s First Editor-in-Chief in Years DC Comics released the news yesterday: Robert “Bob” Harras, formerly a Collected Editions Group Editor, was named their new Editor-in-Chief, VP, DC Comics. Harras will oversee editorial for DC Comics, DC Universe, MAD Magazine, and Vertigo and will be based in New York City, reporting directly to the Co-Publishers [Jim Lee and Dan DiDio]. Harras becomes the company’s first Editor-in-Chief in nearly 10 years since the position was held by Jenette Kahn from 1981 to […]

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