sktchd.com: In 2025, the direct market, initially expected to struggle, surprisingly thrived, with many retailers reporting increased sales and new readers. Despite this success, skepticism looms for 2026 due to uneven benefits across stakeholders. Key concerns include the impact of…
blog.vaultcomics.com: Vault unveils the new middle-grade graphic novel, Travis Muñoz and the Fire of the Aztecs, featuring Aztec mythology, friendship, and baseball. Created by Mark Stack and Anne Marcano, the story follows Travis, chosen as a warrior priest, as he…
sktchd.com: The Pull: A Look at the Comics Dropping the Week of December 24th highlights a unique Christmas Eve New Comic Book Day. Key recommendations include Absolute Wonder Woman #15, which introduces Absolute Batman and Wonder Woman, likely to sell…
sktchd.com: The Comics of 2025 have been unveiled through The SKTCHD AWRDS, showcasing a diverse selection of approximately 25 favorite titles. This year’s awards encompass various formats, including single issues, graphic novels, manga, and web comics. The selection process was…
www.publishersweekly.com: “Do Admit” and “Spent” top PW’s 2025 Graphic Novel Critics Poll. For the third consecutive year, both graphic novels share the top position, showcasing the diverse range and richness of the genre. Critics praised their unique storytelling and artistic…
www.publishersweekly.com: ‘Swat Kats’ Comic Book Breaks Kickstarter Record. The campaign to publish a comic inspired by the beloved ‘90s animated series has achieved remarkable success, becoming the largest ever for a single-issue comic on the crowdfunding platform. It raised over…
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