Alice Oseman named Illustrator of the Year at 2023 British Book Awards
Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman was declared Illustrator of the Year at the 2023 British British Book Awards last night, her latest in a growing list of plaudits. Meanwhile S F Said’s novel Tyger, illustrated by Dave McKean, won the top prize in the Children’s Fiction category
Late Judge Dredd co-creator Carlos Ezquerra to have Spanish street named in his honor
The street of Carlos Sanchez Ezquerra will be in a new development of his hometown of Zaragoza, Spain
Raina Telgemeier exhibition coming to Billy Ireland Cartoon Museum next month
The new exhibition will spotlight YA comics superstar Raina Telgemeier's own work, as well as the work of those who influenced her.
R. Kikuo Johnson receives 2023 Whiting Award for Fiction
Cartoonist R. Kikuo Johnson (No One Else) is part of the 2023 cohort to receive the Whiting Award, possibly the first cartoonist to do so.
Dave McKean makes a case for AI as an “evolutionary step” for art
Closing out Comica, McKean shared his experiences with AI art generators in working on his new book, PROMPT.
HEARTSTOPPER creator Alice Oseman to receive Medal for Fiction at Britain’s Hay Festival
Other recipients of Hay Medals this year include poet Mererid Hopwood, author Salman Rushdie, and writer/musician Serhiy Zhadan.
Cartoonist Dina Norlund has died of cancer
The Norwegian cartoonist was only 27 years old.
DILBERT creator Scott Adams dropped from Andrews McMeel syndicate following racist statements
The news comes after a series of racist comments made by Adams on the February 22 episode of his podcast.
JOCK exhibition announced at the UK’s Panel Gallery this April
The Panel Gallery in the UK has announced that it will feature a Jock exhibition through April showcasing the artist's work from recent DC Black Label series Batman: One Dark Knight
Chris Browne, long time cartoonist of Hägar the Horrible, has died
Hagar the Horrible cartoonist Chris Browne, son of original strip creator Dik Browne, has passed away
A Year of Free Comics: Happy 20th Anniversary, Dinosaur Comics
Ryan North's absurdist masterpiece reaches a major milestone.
Jeff Smith hits the road for “Dawn of Man” national TUKI promo tour
Follow along on the Route 66 journey with the podcast launching in April!
