Boris, the round-headed child, reigns like a despot in the little house he lives in with his mother. His mother, Bulle, formerly known as Aglaia, was once the all-powerful queen of the country Marylene. Since Marylene’s fall, residents have lived in peace thanks to a self-governing system they have adopted. But when Boris meets Sabine, a warrior French fry thirsty for revenge, nothing will ever be the same …
Tom Hart examines what makes a graphic memoir great, and shows you how to do it.
Chris Oliveros is really pushing the envelope. Montreal’s graphic novel publisher (Drawn and Quarterly) has finally joined the fold as creator of his own book. The… Read More »The Envelope Manufacturer
No problem. Want to make bagfuls of money? Send your cartoons to Chris Oliveros of Drawn and Quarterly.
Charles Burns achieved a significant milestone as his iconic graphic novel “Black Hole” made a remarkable appearance in the film “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.”
Vincent Van Gogh’s life might have been dark but his paintings were full of coloring underling his sadness. What a novel idea to learn about… Read More »Van Gogh: The Graphic Novel
It is truly the Age of the Cartoonist (the artist who writes and draws his or her own work) so says Jeff Smith, the editor… Read More »The Best American Comics 2013
I love cartooning and Vermont, what a perfect combo. Cartoon College is the coolest since sliced bread. Where were you when I needed you when… Read More »Cartoon College
Howard Stern is getting his own comic book from Bluewater Productions who piggyback on celebrity names to sell comics. Howard Stern who describes himself as… Read More »Howard Stern to Get Comic Book
With the advent buzz of the new Steven Spielberg/Peter Jackson Tintin movie, fans are sprouting with tribute art. The small stream is already flowing. Neon… Read More »New Homage Tintin Drawings
[vimeo 17447435 w=500 h=281] The Adventures of Unemployed Man takes a stab at the so real world of recession. (some are still in denial there… Read More »The Adventures of Unemployed Man
Clowes’ Wilson is being adapted into a screenplay for Fox Searchlight. This is a big coupe for the imprint Drawn and Quarterly, the publisher of… Read More »Hey Mr. Wilson You’re Going to Hollywood
The enigmatic Robert Crumb, known for his reclusive tendencies, has sought refuge from the tumultuous atmosphere of the United States. Often regarded as the Henry Miller of comic book illustrators.
http://media.opb.org/clips/embed/eW63920b20101012154713.js Periscope Studio seems like the coolest place to work at. The Portland studio houses 20 artists from different backgrounds in the comic book industry.… Read More »Inside Periscope Studio
