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Comics A.M. | It's Flash Appreciation Day!
A group of fans is celebrating Flash Appreciation Day with special content spread across nine blogs, and a call for donations to The Hero Initiative.
Comics A.M. | Akira Himekawa to release 'Zelda' manga 'Twilight Princess'
Akira Himekawa, the two-woman team behind the "Legend of Zelda" manga, will return with "The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess."
Comics A.M. | Angouleme Grand Prix goes to Hermann
Belgian artist Hermann, perhaps best known to U.S. audiences for "Jeremiah," was selected as the winner of the Angouleme International Comics Festival's Grand Prix.
Comics A.M. | Iranian cartoonist acquitted on 'illegitimate relations' charges
Imprisoned Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani and her lawyer were charged with "non-adultery illegitimate relations" after shaking hands.
Comics A.M. | Spanish artist Luis Bermejo Rojo passes away
Spanish artist Luis Bermejo Rojo, widely known for his work for "Creepy" and for British comics, has died at age 84.
Comics A.M. | Chicago's oldest comic store is closing
After 41 years in business, Chicago's Variety Comics will close its doors for good on Halloween.
Comics A.M. | Salt Lake Comic Con aims for cosplay world record
Salt Lake Comic Con organizers are shooting to beat the record for the largest gathering of people dressed as comic characters set in 2011 at the opening of World Joyland theme park in China.
Comics A.M. | Duke freshmen divided over 'Fun Home' selection
A number of incoming freshmen at Duke University are refusing to read Alison Bechdel's acclaimed graphic memoir "Fun Home," selected as summer reading for the Class of 2019.
No disclaimer for college graphic novel course
A California community college has opted not to include a disclaimer on a graphic novels course that was recently protested by a student for the mature content of "Persepolis," "The Sandman," "Fun Home" and "Y: The Last Man."
Comics A.M. | Bongo Comics leaves comiXology for Simpsons app
A Simpsons Store app will launch shortly on iTunes, offering the Bongo Comics line.
College declines student's request to ban 'Persepolis,' 'Sandman'
Crafton Hills College President Cheryl A. Marshall has clarified that graphic novels contested by a student will not be banned or removed from the course's syllabus.
Student, parents want college to ban 'Sandman,' 'Persepolis,' more
Objecting to the content of some of the graphic novels required for an English class, a California college student wants to have the "garbage" banned from campus.
