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Stephen Hawking Given Superhero Status

Posted 05.23.2013 | Science

By: Megan Gannon, News Editor Published: 05/23/2013 11:44 AM EDT on LiveScience Living legend Stephen Hawking has already achieved superhero statu...

FOUND: Pricey Comic Book Inside Wall Of Man's House

Posted 05.23.2013 | Arts

Remodeler David Gonzalez found quite the unique treasure in a fixer-upper home he purchased in Elbow Lake, Minnestota. While examining the insulat...

Dan Clowes On The Importance Of Mistakes

The Huffington Post | Priscilla Frank | Posted 05.17.2013 | Arts

There was a time when comic book pages were occupied by superheroes and masked avengers, but now many are filled by the trials and tribulations of mis...

Why Now Is the Time to Start Reading Superhero Comics

Chris Clow | Posted 05.15.2013 | Books
Chris Clow

If you've ever been interested in the ongoing adventures of Batman or Iron Man, of the Avengers or the Justice League, then as a geek and a comic book peddler I can tell you: now is the time.

Matt Rosenberg on Twelve Reasons to Die, Comics and Hip-Hop

Dave Scheidt | Posted 05.10.2013 | Chicago
Dave Scheidt

This week Black Mask Studios released the first issue of their comic book titled Twelve Reasons to Die written by Matt Rosenberg and Patrick Kindlon and a staggering slew of talented illustrators.

Geek Out In Tokyo

La Carmina | Posted 05.10.2013 | Travel
La Carmina

If you're a nerd at heart with a yen for Japanese pop culture, then you should spend time in Nakano, Tokyo.

Man With Barely Usable Arms Draws Comics With His Mouth

Daniel Vahab | Posted 05.07.2013 | Impact
Daniel Vahab

A man with barely usable arms or legs writes and draws comics from a stick in his mouth. Meet Larime Taylor, a bearded, middle-aged California-based comic book artist stuck in a wheelchair and living in near poverty.

HollabackPHILLY's Comic Book Project

Anna Kegler | Posted 04.29.2013 | Impact
Anna Kegler

The question we are often asked about our project is "Why a comic book?" We hope that approaching the problem in this more open-ended way will lead to discussions of the deeper issues at play.

Exclusive: Interview and Sneak Peek at BOOM! Studios Regular Show Comic

Dave Scheidt | Posted 04.25.2013 | Chicago
Dave Scheidt

This week, I got to talk to the creators of the upcoming comic book Regular Show from BOOM! Studios where the first issue will debut May 15 in comic shops everywhere.

Exclusive Preview of the Final Issue of Before Watchmen: The Comedian

Bryan Young | Posted 04.22.2013 | Books
Bryan Young

Before Watchmen: The Comedian #6 comes out on Wednesday at finer comic retail shops everywhere. Here, exclusive to The Huffington Post, is a look at the final issue of The Comedian's story.

Superheroes Get Religion, Or The Other Way Around?

S. Brent Plate | Posted 04.08.2013 | Religion
S. Brent Plate

As we await the messianic Man of Steel in theaters this summer, we might recall the Jewish roots of messiahs, recall again the sacredness of the superhero, and wonder what exactly it is they need to save us from, save ourselves.

Jews Reveal Our Secrets to Controlling the Banks (VIDEO)

Nato Green | Posted 04.03.2013 | San Francisco
Nato Green

To get the Jewish side of the story, I paid a visit to the Purim carnival at the San Francisco Jewish Community Center to hear from Jews in their natural habitat.

How to Get Lucky This St. Patrick's Day (Hint: It Involves Hard Work)

Roadtrip Nation | Posted 05.15.2013 | College
Roadtrip Nation

If you've ever been even semi-lucid on a St. Patrick's Day, you're probably familiar with the phrase 'luck of the Irish.'

Brian Wood Talks About His Latest Epic Comic Series, The Massive

Dave Scheidt | Posted 05.15.2013 | Chicago
Dave Scheidt

On March 20th, Dark Horse Comics will release the first volume of The Massive, written by Brian Wood and Illustrated by Kristian Donaldson and Garry Brown.

Tales From The Crypt's Jack Davis: Still Scary After All These Years

Dave Scheidt | Posted 03.13.2013 | Chicago
Dave Scheidt

Being born in the late '80s, I was first introduced to Tales From The Crypt from the television series of the same name. My sister and I would stay up...

Marvel Makes A Bold Move

AP | MATT MOORE | Posted 03.11.2013 | Entertainment

-- In comics, the first issue is where the story starts and the legend begins. For readers, a print copy of issue one can be hard to find and expens...

How Comics Helped My Kid Love Reading

Common Sense Media | Posted 05.08.2013 | Parents
Common Sense Media

Without graphic novels, I'm sure my son would still be reading, but I'm not sure he'd be enjoying the process quite as much.

Now You Can Self-Publish On ComiXology

Posted 03.07.2013 | Books

Self-publishing a comic book has traditionally not been an easy way to reach an audience. But a new offering from ComiXology might change that. A l...

'Avengers' Director Slams 'Nonsense' Rumor

The Huffington Post | Kia Makarechi | Posted 03.05.2013 | Entertainment

Fans of Mark Ruffalo's portrayal of the Incredible Hulk will be disappointed to hear that Joss Whedon is throwing some cold water on rumors of an all-...

Exclusive: MAD Magazine Takes Over Batman's Cover...

Bryan Young | Posted 05.04.2013 | Books
Bryan Young

We're unveiling to you exclusively the desecrated cover of Batman #19, written by Scott Snyder and with art by Andy Kubert and Sandra Hope. The original cover to Batman #19 teases the idea that Bruce Wayne might be using a gun, which is antithetical to his moral code.

2 Classic Characters Team Up For New Comic Book Series

AP | Posted 04.24.2013 | Books

PHILADELPHIA — DC Entertainment says it will unveil a new ongoing series focusing on Superman and Batman, two of the publisher's best-known and ...

Black, Female and Super Powered: An Interview With Grace Gipson on Black Comic Book Super Heroines

Yolo Akili | Posted 04.16.2013 | Black Voices
Yolo Akili

This difficulty to write white female superheroines has fallen down even more so on black female superheroines, who not only become victims to the white male sexist imagination, but, among other things, it's racist stereotypes.

Here's What a Class of Fifth Graders Think About Comic Books

Dave Scheidt | Posted 04.13.2013 | Chicago
Dave Scheidt

"Yes, I do like comic books. I like them because they are funny and you get really interested in them. There are great pictures and you don't have to read plain old paragraphs all the time. One comic book that is good is definitely Amulet. This is why I love comic books so much!"

Green Lantern Writer Stepping Down

AP | MATT MOORE | Posted 04.13.2013 | Books

PHILADELPHIA — Writer Geoff Johns has taken DC Entertainment's Green Lantern and its associated characters through brightest day and blackest ni...

Why Do You Think Comic Books Are Awesome?

Dave Scheidt | Posted 03.30.2013 | Chicago
Dave Scheidt

You want to get into comics but don't know where to start? Ask a store owner! Ask someone online! Google it. Ask a guy looking at comics at a bookstore, ask on Twitter. We love new readers.