PW Comics World: More To Come

The cohosts discuss Diamond Comic Distributors shutting down shipments of new comics due to Covid-19; supporting creators and retailers during the pandemic; Ace Comic Con and GrowTix fight over refunds while fans lose out. Plus the comics retail feature and Heidi interviews James Tynion IV at C2E2 about Punchline.

An interview with Anika Orrock, creator of ‘The Incredible Women of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League’, a graphic history of the legendary women’s baseball league that flourished from 1943-1954. Plus a new Star Gazing with graphic novel reviews editor Meg Lemke about Bishakh Som’s debut story collection ‘Apsara Engine’, and Derf Backderf’s ‘Kent State: Four Dead In Ohio’.

Calvin, Heidi and Kate discuss the cancellation or postponement of cons, including Emerald City Comic Con, MoCCA Arts Fest, and WonderCon, due to the spread of the new coronavirus; plus Heidi reports on C2E2, including DC publisher Jim Lee after the departure of Dan DiDio, plus an interview with comics creator and novelist Joe Hill of the 'Locke and Key' and 'Heart Shaped Box' from C2E2.

An interview with Jared Reinmuth, and Améziane, the writer and artist of ‘Big Black: Stand At Attica’, a graphic memoir that tells the personal history of the late Frank “Big Black” Smith, a prisoner-negotiator during the Attica Prison Revolt of 1971, as well as the tragic story of the Attica revolt, one of the bloodiest rebellions in the history of U.S. prisons.

Calvin, Heidi and Kate take an episode to discuss the departure of DC co-publisher Dan DiDio, look at the impact of his 18-year rein at DC, trends in superhero comics over that era, and public and industry reactions to his removal.

Writer Steven Grant talks about a new publishing venture, Paper Movies, and the relaunch of the spy thriller 'His Name is... Savage', as well as his long career, conspiracy theories, and the history of graphic novels.

Calvin recaps a trip to Philly for ALA Midwinter and Jerry Craft’s historic Newbery Award; Heidi visits Brussels and the Angoulême Comics Festival; and Calvin reviews a trip Bologna, Italy to jury the inaugural BolognaRagazzi Comics Award. Plus Bad Idea, DC’s Generation One, and growing book programs at Marvel and Ten Speed Press

Heidi interviews writer J.D. Morvan and Magnetic Press publisher Mike Kennedy about 'Irena', his series of graphic novels about a real life heroine of the Warsaw ghetto, and talks with Hunter Gorinson, the publisher of the new comics company, Bad Idea.

Calvin Reid interviews comics creator Dean Haspiel about ‘The Red Hook’, his original Brooklyn-inspired superhero series, its launch as a Webtoon digital series, and its release in print by Image Comics. Also, ‘Star Cross,’ the new Red Hook installment currently running on Webtoon. Plus, a new installment of the Star Gazing feature with graphic novel reviews editor Meg Lemke.

Co-host Heidi MacDonald's Eisner-nominated blog "The Beat" amicably parts ways with Polarity/Lion Forge; upcoming coverage from Angouleme; the top 100 comics sellers of the 2010's; and a deep dive into the fannish experience of watching 'The Witcher'.

Calvin Reid interviews interviews writer Cecil Castellucci and artist Jim Rugg about the updated edition of 'PLAIN Janes', a pioneering 2007 YA graphic novel about a teen girl guerilla art collective, released by DC’s now-defunct Minx line of YA graphic novels. The new hardcover 'PLAIN Janes' combines the original two volumes and a previously unpublished third volume, and will be released this month by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.

A look forward at 2020, with the top selling books of 2019; trends and exciting new comics and graphic novels for spring 2020, including new adaptations of classics, a new edition of Cecil Castellucci & Jim Rugg's 'The PLAIN Janes', the forthcoming library adult graphic novel list and much more.

Calvin Reid presents a talk on the historical development of the U.S. comics and graphic novel marketplace, recorded in July 2019 at the Boca Raton Museum of Art, in conjunction with their exhibit 'Beyond the Cape! Comics and Contemporary Art'. The exhibition was curated by Kathy Goncharov.

A look back on 2019 and the past decade in comics and graphic novel publishing including the meteoric rise of kids's comics (Dav Pilkey has been named PW's Person of the Year); the survival and growth of independent bookstores and comics shops; the increasing diversity of creators and characters in comics; the rebound of the US manga market; the rise of comics on TV, film and streaming media (and the dominance of the Marvel Cinematic Universe) and much more.

PW editor Meg Lemke discusses 'Pittsburgh' by Frank Santoro, and 'Commute' by Erin Williams. Then, highlights a stellar list of 17 lesser known treasures in the Stargazing 2019 Graphic Novel Holiday Gift Guide.

MTC marks the passing of comics journalist Tom Spurgeon and queer cartoonist Howard Cruise; and recap news about Anime NYC 2019; 'Prince of Cats' to become a Spike Lee film; Kate's visit to Japan and China; and the cohosts look back over our 400 podcasts on comics and graphic novel publishing.

Calvin Reid interviews novelist, comics creator, and publisher, Bill Campbell, founder of Rosarium Publishing, discussing Rosarium's list of graphic novels, science fiction and its diverse list of authors; writing a new graphic novel, 'Baaaad Muthaz' (with art by David Brame); and the issues facing black publishers in independent publishing.

PW's Best Books Adult Graphic Novel list; Anime NYC preview; Comics Arts Brooklyn 2019; Walking Dead actors boycott the Walker Stalker conventions; and a discussion of fandom and the departure of the Game of Thrones creators from Star Wars.

Calvin Reid interviews comics writers Brian Michael Bendis and David F. Walker about 'Naomi," a new book with artist Jamal Campbell coming from DC this month.

MCU head Kevin Feige named Marvel Comics chief creative officer; ALA adds a graphic novel reading list for adults; 'Watchmen' on HBO; 'Bone' and Webtoon animation deals; 'Drops of God’ gets digital revival and the future of niche manga; and Eleanor Davis’s new graphic novel ‘The Hard Tomorrow’.