SPX 2026: Community and Controversy Stand Side by Side
The annual festival of independent comics, held September 12–13, celebrated creativity and community, even as it defied a union boycott of its venue in Bethesda, Md. more...
Inside the Comic That Saved Johnny Cash’s Career
Z2’s prestige reissue of Hello, I'm Johnny Cash sheds new light on a key turning point for the Man in Black. more...
More to Come, the PW Comics World Podcast
This week on More To Come: Heidi 'The Beat' MacDonald interviews comics creators Paul Rainey ('Murder School'), Arizona O'Neil ('Opioids & Organs'), and Steve Lafler ('1956') at the Small Press Expo 2026.
NYCC Has a Lot to Celebrate After 20 Years
It’s hard to imagine now, but there was a time when many in the comics industry were skeptical that a large-scale comics convention could work in New York City. Their fears were unfounded: when New York Comic Con returns to the Javits Center October 8–11, the annual fanfest will mark its 20th anniversary and organizers and participants will look back on its humble origins and celebrate its successes. more...
NYCC: 2026’s NYCC Program Highlights
Author spotlights, anniversary celebrations, Jack Kirby tribute, remembering Marjane Satrapi, and updates on major publishing initiatives are among the must-see panels at New York Comic Con this year. more...
Fall 2026 Comics & Graphic Novels Preview
Our editors highlight the season’s most exciting trends and buzziest graphic titles for adult, middle grade, YA, and manga readers. more...and more.
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Inside the Comic That Saved Johnny Cash’s Career
Z2’s prestige reissue of Hello, I'm Johnny Cash sheds new light on a key turning point for the Man in Black.
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The Art of the First Issue: The Forever Home
Writer Christian Ward and artist Sami Kivelä break down what makes the debut installment of Oni Press’s new sci-fi comic so effective.
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At Small Press Expo 2026, Community and Controversy Stand Side by Side
The annual weekend celebration of independent comics, held September 12–13, once again celebrated creativity and community, even as it defied a union boycott of its venue in Bethesda, Md.
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‘Luxury’ Comic Con to Debut in L.A. This Fall
The inaugural Icon Festival of Comic and Narrative Art will be held November 7–8 at the historic Biltmore Hotel. With a more limited guest list than a typical convention, the new event aims to celebrate comics art with a touch of glamour.
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2026 Ignatz Awards Celebrate Authenticity
The annual prizes for indie comics, given out during the Small Press Expo on September 12, inspired fiery speeches and odes to small publishing.
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Novvel.co Produces Graphic Novel Adaptations with AI Assistance
The Singapore-based startup says its AI-powered platform can halve graphic novel production time and cost.
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Panel Mania: ‘The Nightingales’ by Emil Wilson
Set during the 1980s AIDs epidemic, Emil Wilson’s new graphic novel, ‘The Nightingales’, offers a poignant coming-of-age tale about a rambunctious high school senior and the stressed relationships in her family after the arrival of an unexpected houseguest.
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After Years of Boom and Bust, Is Manga Finally Here to Stay?
Sales of Asian comics soared in the U.S. during the pandemic, then fell off, and are now up again. PW talked with publishers and booksellers about the genre’s recent success and promising future.
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What Webtoon’s New AI Partnership Could Mean for Translators
The webcomic platform has been rolling out AI-assisted features related to translation, recommendations, and user avatars. Creators, translators, and Webtoon spokespeople talked with PW about the potential impacts.
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Small Press Expo to Celebrate Fantagraphics, ‘New Yorker’ Cartoonists
The annual alternative comics convention returns to Bethesda, Md., on September 12–13, with a slate of program featuring a conversation with Fantagraphics publisher Gary Groth, a screening of cartoonist Liza Donnelly’s new film, and more.
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