February 26, 2026
Despite the chaos caused by Diamond Comic Distributors’ bankruptcy, sales to comics shops hit record highs last year thanks to an influx of new readers, enticing book publishers to find new ways to reach the direct market. more 
Following the success of its romance imprint Slowburn, the publisher aims to replicate its book community–focused social media strategy to get horror by debut and familiar voices into the hands of fans, beginning this August with A.P. Thayer’s Tapeworm. more
The publisher and cofounder of the Seattle-based Fantagraphics, which bills itself as “publisher of the world’s greatest cartoonists,” celebrates 50 years in business this year. more
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The comics publisher has signed an exclusive multi-year sales and distribution agreement with Penguin Random House Publisher Services, beginning on September 1. more
An inside look at the publication process for the poet and musician’s graphic novel. more
The journalist and podcaster partnered with up-and-coming cartoonists Alvin Epps, Millicent Monroe, and Bex Glendining to bring to life First Freedom (Oni, Feb.), a kaleidoscopic graphic biography of educator and activist Opal Lee, known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.” more
In A Place Both Wonderful and Strange (Running Press, Feb.), the entertainment and culture writer peeks behind the red curtains to explore the making of Twin Peaks, and its impact on the television landscape. more
Ezra Claytan Daniels and artist Camilla Sucre’s new graphic novel, Mama Came Callin’, is a dark contemporary mystery about a young biracial woman grappling with both a possible connection to a serial killer and a grim family secret from the south’s racist past. Kirah, the young woman, believes she was attacked by her estranged father, a white man disguised as the mythical Florida serial killer Gator Man, when she was a child.
In this 12-page excerpt, we’re introduced to young Kirah and her mother on the evening she was attacked by Gator Man.
In this 12-page excerpt, we’re introduced to young Kirah and her mother on the evening she was attacked by Gator Man.
In her electrifying English-language debut, French Vietnamese artist de Narbonne trips through a psychedelic cyberpunk society. De Narbonne’s classic underground sensibilities will delight outsider-art comics fans. more
‘Unconditional: Stories of Women and the Animals They Love’ by Cat WillettThrough intimate, neatly composed illustrated profiles of women and their companion animals, Willett meditates on the mysteries of interspecies bonds. Animal lovers will find plenty to relate to, whether they’re cohabitating with a rabbit, a rooster, or a rottweiler. more
This poignant graphic adaptation of Glass’s 2006 novel, drawn by Eisner-nominated cartoonist Dresen, interweaves lesbian guitarist Nina’s recollections of her heartbreaking coming-out during her junior year of high school with later scenes of her band’s triumphant debut at CBGB. Fans of queer romance will appreciate the complicated nostalgia of this period piece. more
- Hello Kitty Gets New Comics Line: Sanrio and IDW have joined forces for a multi-title partnership set to debut this July, Variety reports.
- Classic Crossover to be Reprinted: After years of discussion, Marvel and DC are finally coordinating a reprint of JLA/Avengers by Kurt Busiek and the late George Perez, per Comic Book Movie.
- Image Faces the Storm: The comics publisher has been criticized after announcing a new anthology of Jason Latour’s work, six years after the cartoonist was accused of sexual harassment, according to the Beat.
- ‘Astronaut Down’ Flies Toward Netflix: James Patrick and Rubine’s 2023 sci-fi thriller will be adapted into a feature film by the streaming giant, Deadline reports.
- Christie’s to Host First Anime Auction: The auction house will sell anime and manga collectibles in an online sale slated to run from March 18–31, according to the Observer.
- ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Added to Criterion: The animated Netflix original will join the esteemed Criterion Collection later this year, per Variety.
- ‘Death Note’ Heads to the Stage: A musical adaptation of the manga series will land in London this summer with a revised script and new songs, according to Bleeding Cool.
- How ‘Invisible’ Avoided Cancelation: Facing pressure from Image Comics due to low sales, series creator Robert Kirkman revealed a massive plot twist two years earlier than anticipated, PopVerse reports.
- ‘Song of the Samurai’ Heads to HBO Max: A live-action jidaigeki series adaptation of Umemura Shinya’s long-running manga, will debut on the streaming platform in May, per Variety.
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