Komikwerks Announces First Print Anthology

Komikwerks, a leader in online and digitally distributed comics, has announced a series of printed anthologies, which will feature some of today’s best comics and animation professionals. The first book, entitled “Komikwerks Volume 1” will ship to stores in August 2003.

The book features work from such creators as Danny Miki (Spawn, Ultimate X-Men), Aaron Sowd (Detective Comics, Ultimate War), Vatche Mavlian (Daredevil/Spider-Man, Captain America: Red, White & Blue), Andy Kuhn (Grendel, Firebreather), Matt Haley (Tomb Raider, Gen13), S.D. Lara (Batman Beyond), James Burks (Iron Giant, Treasure Planet), and Vinton Heuck (He-Man animated series). Continue Reading

Fantagraphics Facing Financial Disaster

On this morning’s Journalista! weblog:

Fantagraphics needs your help. Fantagraphics Books, the publisher of the magazine (The Comic Journal) which sponsors this weblog, is deep in debt due to loans taken out several years ago, and must raise $80,000 in the next month or face a possible bankruptcy.

Bottom line is Fantagraphic is looking to sell lots of its inventory quickly. Continue Reading

UK Comic Festival Awards for Best Online Comic

The 5th Annual Official UK Comic Festival was held in Bristol this year.

At the convention, fans vote for the Convention awards, including the Bulletproof Comics Award for “Best Online Strip.” This year’s winner is Fred the Clown by Roger Langridge. Other webcomics receiving votes included: Oddcases, Nowhere Girl, Bash St Kids, Juniper Crescent, PVP, Astounding Space Thrills, Death Takes A Holiday, and Miffy. Continue Reading