comic books
How Tetris became the addictive classic it is today
Even if you don’t like video games, odds are you’ve played Tetris. It’s not only the best selling video game of all time, it might also be the most addictive game ever.
Superman Submits to Chinese Legends in an Unconventional Art Series
Jacky Tsai's woodblock-meets-comic book scenes are the ultimate crossover storylines.
'Luke Cage' Is Everything I Wanted to Be When I Grew Up
Netflix's groundbreaking new show about a bulletproof black superhero is the realization of all my childhood fantasies.
'Luke Cage' Is the 'Hip-Hop Comic-Book Show' You've Been Waiting For
We talked to creator Cheo Hodari Coker about his eagerly awaited Netflix show where "the heroes come with hoodies."
Twenty-Five Years Ago, the NFL and Marvel Created 'NFL SuperPro'—and It Sucked
25 years ago, the NFL and Marvel Comics partnered to create NFL SuperPro, one of the lamest comic book heroes ever. There will never be another, and that's a drag.
Traditional Asian Ink Paired with Cartoon Lines Create Larger-than-Life Comic Worlds
Korean comic artist Kim Jung Gi breaks out of the panel and into large scale illustrations.
Everything in Its Right Place: Comic Book Panel Blocking 101
This week’s comics masterclass focuses on how to layout panels for maximum effect.
Here's Why You Should Be Reading Marvel's 'Star Wars' Comics
Ever wonder what happened between ‘A New Hope’ and ‘The Empire Strikes Back’?
This Comic Masterclass Takes on the Art of Character Introduction
The first four pages of this comic teach you everything you need to know about establishing characters.
Finally, There's a Comic Book Store for the Blind
Comics Empower sells and makes in-house audio adaptations of comic books for the blind and visually impaired.
Master the Tricky Art of Comedic Timing in Comic Books
If you ever want your comic book to be funny, you’ll need to focus on the beats.
'Preacher' Is Exploitative, Frustrating, Outlandish, and Completely Transcedent
Slaughterhouse moguls, smarmy vampires, murderers-turned-preachers, shot-off dicks—what's not to like?