The Journey to Our First Graphic Novel
In order for us to perform our proofreading, Isaac had to teach us these industry standards which opened up many students’ eyes to the complexity of comics. Who knew the letter I could cause so many problems?
Five Invaluable Comic Book Publishing Resources
Thanks to the efforts of a brave few who are working to demystify the profession, learning the secret of comic book publishing has never been easier. These are among the best manuals for learning the industry; from editing to writing, art direction to professional direction, these five resources are invaluable to the aspiring comic book publisher.
Webcomics Coming to Print!
Penguin Random House took a leap by publishing a print copy of Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe, which had been topping the charts of romance and overall webcomics read on Webtoon’s platform consistently. During its first week on the market in November of 2021, the title sold more than forty-four thousand units.
The Cross-Media Appeal of Manga
Over the past several years, manga has been experiencing huge growth. One of the many reasons for its appeal is likely due to anime. While book to screen adaptations or screen to book projects aren’t uncommon in other genres, it’s far more common with manga and anime.
What Cover Design Says About Genre in Manga
In many US bookstores manga is not sorted by subgenre. Given this context, it’s extremely important for information about a volume’s genre and intended audience to be conveyed through the cover.
Colors in Ink: Diversity Among Graphic Novels
I picked up my first graphic novel back in 2020 and fell madly in love with the simple yet beautiful artwork, and the heart-wrenching story.