On the Scene: Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase is a show on the rise
The Brooklyn Independent Comics Showcase was a throwback show in all the right ways
A Tribute to artist Mark “Doc” Bright
Writer Will J. Watkins remembers his friend and collaborator Mark "Doc" Bright
Feminist cartoonist, historian and activist Trina Robbins has died
Feminist cartoonist, historian and activist Trina Robbins has died
Remembering artist Mark Bright
Artist Mark Bright passed away earlier this week and left behind some amazing art
Manga industry faces hard questions as Eiichiro Oda takes break
Eiichiro Oda is taking some time off from making One Piece, as questions about the grueling schedules of even the greatest mangaka are questioned once again
Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: BOSTON METAPHYSICAL SOCIETY, GUNPUNCH and 4 more projects we love
Welcome to this week’s installment of The Beat’s Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up. Join us for a look into a Victorian-era steampunk thriller, a job quota that is not of this Earth, a golden age must-have,...
Steve Ditko is named a Disney Legend
In an ironic turn of events, Steve Ditko will be honored as a Disney Legend this summer, alongside Miley Cyrus and Harrison Ford.
What is happening at Cadence Comic Art?
An exodus of some of comics best known artists from Cadence Comic Art, their former art dealer, is raising many questions.
Angoulême ’24: Clowes, Meurisse and Simmonds in the running for the Grand Prix
The Angoulême International Comics Festival has announced the three creators in line for its esteemed Grand Prix: Daniel Clowes, Catherine Meurisse and Posy Simmonds
Pioneering comic artist Ramona Fradon retires
At the age of 97, Fradon concludes a prolific artistic career - redefining Aquaman at DC in the 1950s and a 15-year run on the Brenda Starr, Reporter comic strip
The Beat’s 2024 Creator Survey Part 4: from “comicbook stores to comic bookstores”
In the final part of our 2024 Creator Survey, more publishers and cartoonists look forward to the challenges facing the industry
The Beat’s 2024 Creator Survey Part 3: Money and Change
In our 2024 Creator Survey Part 3, comics folks look at the biggest stories of 2023, guess at the big news of 2024 and preview upcoming work
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