Scott McCloud

  1. Denver Comic Con releases second amazing guest list

    ComicList Headlines &bull Dec 16, 2011

    Media Release -- Denver Comic Con unleashes their second wave of special guest announcements with a star studded line up. The inaugural event, set to take place at the Denver Convention Center over Father's Day weekend 2012 will play host… Full Story »

  2. Alec Longstreth Does the Deed!

    Myrant &bull Dec 10, 2011

    Fantasy Epic Basewood Completed At Last! Alec Longstreth Finishes Graphic Novel; Makes the Final Cut! I'm lucky to work with some fantastic, incredibly experienced and talented folks at the Center for Cartoon Studies-faculty, friends, students, and community members, one and… Full Story »

  3. LAST CHANCE For Personalized GNs In The Spirit of Giving!

    CBLDF Features (Comic Book Legal Defense Fund) &bull Dec 5, 2011

    TODAY IS THE LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR PERSONALIZED GRAPHIC NOVELS IN THE CBLDF SPIRIT OF GIVING DRIVE! Don't miss out! Fight censorship by getting your holiday gifts from the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund! 25 of today's most popular… Full Story »

  4. The Simpsons and the Other Mother

    Neil Gaiman &bull Nov 28, 2011

    Here's the SIMPSONS episode that I'm in. It's called THE BOOK JOB. I'm not sure how long it'll be up for. If you're not in the US and you want to watch it, I recommend Tunnelbear (downloadable from http://www.tunnelbear.com/ ).… Full Story »

  5. Cyber Monday Comic Deals

    Kleefeld on Comics &bull Nov 28, 2011

    Comic Buyers' Guide is offering $5 off $30 purchases, $10 off $50 purchases and $15 off $75 purchases. Also if you spend $30 or more, you'll receive free shipping. Use the promo code KPCYBER at checkout. Thwipster has Thunderbolts by… Full Story »

  6. NPR's Brooke Gladstone On Comics, Media, More

    Newsarama Comics &bull Nov 18, 2011

    Our two-part interview with National Public Radio On the Media host Brooke Gladstone on her graphic novel The Influencing Machine concludes today [Click here for part one]. In this half, Gladstone talks about working with artist Josh Neufeld, some of her favorite graphic novels, and what she's learned from creating a comic book. Gladstone: Well, actually, when Dan suggested him, I looked at all of his work. I thought he had both seriousness and humor, and I planned to play a variety of notes, both serious and tragic. I looked at A.D. online, and it was clear that he could… Full Story »

  7. NPR's Brooke Gladstone Deconstructs the INFLUENCING MACHINE

    Newsarama Comics &bull Nov 16, 2011

    Brooke Gladstone is a name familiar to regular listeners of National Public Radio. As host and managing editor of the WNYC series On the Media, Gladstone has become one of the foremost journalists in exploring the changing face of the media, and coverage of current events. This year, she ventured into new territory with the nonfiction graphic novel The Influencing Machine: Brooke Gladstone on the Media from W.W. Norton. In the graphic novel, which has already been hailed as one of the year's best comics by several critics, Gladstone teams with cartoonist Josh Neufeld (A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge)… Full Story »

  8. Comic Studies: Documentary Comics

    The ComicNe.ws Tracker &bull Nov 7, 2011

    The University of Dundee in Scotland recently launched the world's first mainstream postgraduate degree course (an MLitt) in Comic Studies. In this weekly column, I cover the course from a student's perspective, looking at and discussing what the term "Comic Studies" really entails. Having had a good look at some of the most famous autobiographical and biographical comics in previous weeks, from "Maus" and "Persepolis" to "American Splendor" and "Fun Home," this week we turn our attention to the other kind of comic that this first module is focusing on: documentary comics. Documentary comics are the fusion of journalism and… Full Story »

  9. An Interview with Emma T. Capps

    comiXology | Articles & Interviews &bull Oct 7, 2011

    Our columnists are independent writers who choose subjects and write without editorial input from comiXology. The opinions expressed are the columnist's, and do not represent the opinion of comiXology. Fourteen-year-old Emma T. Capps launched her online comic strip The Chapel Chronicles, about an outspoken 11-year-old girl named Chapel, this March. I spoke to her at her table at this year's Alternative Press Expo. SHAENON GARRITY: How did you get started as a cartoonist? EMMA CAPPS: Back in sixth grade, I took a class at 826 Valencia taught by Dan Archer. I knew I wanted to be an artist since I… Full Story »

  10. Some highlights from 24-Hour Comics Day 2011

    Robot 6 @ Comic Book Resources &bull Oct 5, 2011

    This past Sunday was 24-Hour Comics Day, a grand old comics tradition that began in 1990 when Scott McCloud challenged his friend Steve Bissette to draw an entire 24-page comic in a single day. Scott has posted the whole story,… Full Story »

  11. Happy 24 Hour Comics Day!

    ComicMix &bull Oct 1, 2011

    24 Hour Comics Day is here! Check with your local store for events, or stay at home and try it yourself! The rules are simple, as defined by Scott McCloud: Create a complete 24 page comic book in 24 continuous… Full Story »

  12. 24-Hour Comics Day is Saturday October 1st

    ComicList Headlines &bull Sep 29, 2011

    Media Release -- The 8th annual 24-Hour Comics Day event is this Saturday, October 1st . The annual event encourages amateur and professional creators to take the 24-Hour Comic challenge created by Scott McCloud : to complete a 24-page comic… Full Story »

  13. MIKE GOLD: 24-Hour Comics Day - Before

    ComicMix &bull Sep 28, 2011

    This weekend includes at least three elements: the Jewish holy week between the New Year and the Day of Atonement, the weekend, and 24-Hour Comics Day. I note that first part just in case somebody reads this to my mother.… Full Story »

  14. Colorist Dave Stewart

    Comic Related Headlines &bull Sep 26, 2011

    Dave Stewart's one of my best friends, so I'll be the first to admit I might be biased in how much I love his coloring. Fortunately I have objective proof that Dave's the best, in the form of the Will Eisner Awards for Outstanding Achievement in the Area of Coloring Excellence, an… Full Story »

  15. Eisner Winners Part 3 - by Scott Allie

    Dark Horse Comic Blog &bull Sep 26, 2011

    We asked our editors to speak about the 2011 Eisner Winners from our Dark Horse stable. We wanted to share thoughts, stories, words on why these award winners are important and why you should consider seek these out, if you haven't already. Dave Stewart's one of my best friends, so I'll be the first to admit… Full Story »

  16. Webcomic alert: Zubkavich's MAKESHIFT MIRACLE returns

    The Beat I Comic Books Culture &bull Sep 26, 2011

    Jim Zubkavich's Makeshift Miracle first ran from Sept 2001 - March 2003. At the time, Scott McCloud noted that it was one of the first graphic novels ever serialized online and completed. But now it's back, in a new version… Full Story »

  17. Carol Tilley - Kids need comic books

    The Forbidden Planet International Blog Log &bull Sep 24, 2011

    Kids Need Comic Books - A rather brilliant and inspiring talk from the 2010 Illinois TEDxUIUC event by Carol Tilley, assistant professor in the Graduate School of Library and Information Science (GSLIS) at the University of Illinois. It's a quick… Full Story »

  18. Let Me Think About That Some More LinkBlogging

    Comics Worth Reading &bull Sep 16, 2011

    My favorite blogger, Graeme McMillan, captures a moment of justifiable anger on the part of Gail Simone. Apparently, Dan Didio was bragging about creators "feeling ownership" of their work on the new DC 52, while Batgirl writer Simone was finding out that "her" character was guest-starring in another book via company promotional… Full Story »

  19. Sure Reddit liked it, but what did Scott McCloud think?

    The Beat I Comic Books Culture &bull Aug 24, 2011

    That Korean horror comic we linked to yesterday had everyone buzzing or else pooping their pants, but you know, future comics aren't future comics until Scott McCloud weighs in -- which he did on Google+ . Full Story »

  20. 'Stripped: The Comics Documentary' Sets Out To Chronicle And Celebrate Cartooning History [Video]

    Comics Alliance &bull Aug 24, 2011

    Film-maker Fred Schroeder and webcomic creator Dave Kellett (Sheldon, Drive) of Big Fish Studios have completed more than 230 (and counting) hours of interviews with prominent cartoonists spanning several generations and two mediums for their planned documentary, Stripped. All the… Full Story »

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