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Amnesty International Decries Cartoonist Zunar's Travel Ban
Amnesty International is calling on the government of Malaysia to revoke a travel ban placed on political cartoonist Zunar.
Comics A.M. | It's official: 'Bleach' manga will end within 10 weeks
The conclusion of Tite Kubo's fantasy-adventure manga now has a slightly more firm date -- and it's approaching fast.
Comics A.M. | Denver Comic Con expects large crowds, 'robust' security
Organizers expect more than 100,000 people to turn out this weekend for Denver Comic Con, a significant increase from the 20,000 who showed up in 2012 for the first event.
Comics A.M.| Emerald City Comicon sued for not paying volunteers
A class-action lawsuit claims Emerald City Comicon treated volunteers like employees but didn't pay them, in violation of labor laws.
Comics A.M. | Viz licenses 'Naruto' and 'Tokyo Ghoul' novels
Viz Media will publish three novels based on "Naruto" and three based on "Tokyo Ghoul," and a "Gangsta" spinoff manga.
Comics A.M. | Suspect arrested in attempted 'Magic' card robbery
A 24-year-old man has been charged in the attempted robbery on Monday of "Magic: The Gathering Cards" from a comic store in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Comics A.M. | Comic Market draws 520,000 over three days
The winter edition of Comic Market in Tokyo attracted 520,000 attendees over three days, down from 560,000 last year.
Comics A.M. | Amarillo, Texas, comic store robbed at gunpoint
Police in Amarillo, Texas, are searching for a man who robbed Big Apple Comics at gunpoint on Tuesday evening.
Comics A.M. | Tintinologist named as UK's first professor of comics
Although several British universities offer courses in graphic fiction, this is the first time a professor has been appointed to work exclusively on the subject.
Comics A.M. | The rise of the custom retailer variant cover
“Even if we don’t make money back on the books, it’s still nice advertising,” says the owner of Ssalefish Comics in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comics A.M. | SDCC preregistration badge sale arrives Saturday
Yes, the countdown to Comic-Con International 2016 has already begun!
Comics A.M. | Malaysian cartoonist challenges nation's sedition act
Just as his trial was set to begin on sedition charges, Malaysian cartoonist Zunar filed a petition with the country's high court to challenge the constitutionality of the sedition act.
Comics A.M. | Sydney, Australia's oldest comic store is closing
Comic Kingdom's manager blames the closing on the digital age, saying, "It’s all internet and downloads now."
Comics A.M. | Malaysian cartoonist claims Facebook blocked cartoon
Malaysian cartoonist Zunar, who's awaiting trial on nine counts of sedition, claims Facebook has censored his cartoon featuring the wife of the country's prime minister.
Comics A.M. | 'Saga,' 'Persepolis' & 'Drama' among most challenged books
The widely acclaimed comics were among most the 10 frequently challenged books in libraries and schools last year, according to the American Library Association.
Comics A.M. | At retailer summit, concerns arise about slowing growth
Direct market sales increased, but at a much slower pace than in the past few years.
Comics A.M. | Major 'Attack on Titan' announcement teased for NYCC
Kodansha Comics promises the "Biggest 'Attack on Titan' Manga Announcement Ever" next month at New York Comic Con.
Comics A.M. | Was Snoopy behind the slow death of 'Peanuts'?
Is Snoopy's popularity largely to blame for the beloved comic strip's slow decline?