The illustrator of the Asterix comics has died

Posted on 03/24/2020 at 02:30 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Albert Uderzo, who illustrated the beloved Asterix comic series, has died at the age of ninety-two. His son-in-law told media...

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Tagged As: Graphic novel, Obituary, The Guardian

Nancy Drew's death in new comic series stirs up controversy

Posted on 01/27/2020 at 10:52 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The creators of an upcoming comic strip in which Nancy Drew dies are urging fans of the sleuth to give...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Graphic novel, Women in literature

The Smithsonian is launching graphic novels for all ages

Posted on 01/09/2020 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The Smithsonian Institution and IDW Publishing announced yesterday that they’re pairing up for a series of graphic novels based on...

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Tagged As: Graphic novel, Nonfiction

"The Far Side" is now online — and more cartoons are coming

Posted on 12/17/2019 at 03:48 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

From a new beloved comic to an old(er) one: Gary Larson, of The Far Side fame, will share unseen material...

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Tagged As: Graphic novel, Pop culture

"Strange Planet" comic creator discusses his surprise success

Posted on 12/17/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Spend any amount of time on Facebook or Instagram, and you’ll likely run across the Strange Planet comics. Nathan Pyle...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Graphic novel, NPR

Graphic novel adaptations breathe new life into classics

Posted on 12/15/2019 at 04:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Graphic novels are certainly having a moment, with new stories coming out daily — and old ones being reimagined. The...

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Tagged As: Classic literature, Graphic novel, The New York Times

Long-running Asterix comic series introduces a female hero

Posted on 10/24/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

The long-running French comic book series Asterix hit a milestone today: it welcomed its first female hero. This latest edition,...

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Tagged As: Children's literature, Graphic novel, The Guardian, Women in literature

Happy 76th birthday to R.L. Stine!

Posted on 10/08/2019 at 10:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Happy birthday to author R.L. Stine, who turns seventy-six today! Stine shows no signs of stopping anytime soon, and we’re...

Tagged As: Graphic novel, Horror, Young adult literature

Vision loss inspires man to create world's first audio comic book

Posted on 09/18/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

When Chad Allen went completely blind, after thirteen years of slowly losing his vision, he naturally turned to audiobooks. But...

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Tagged As: Audiobook, Graphic novel, The Guardian

Critical essay in Marvel Comics No. 1000 replaced with new version

Posted on 08/28/2019 at 02:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Marvel Comics has raised a stir again, in what seems to be another attempt to be less controversial. The Hollywood...

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Tagged As: Graphic novel, Politics