Moni Barrette, a Librarian Who Makes Shh Happen
For more than 15 years comic books have had an unsung champion whose work creates new readers and empowers indie creators. Moni Barrette is an energetic force to be reckoned with and a never-ending idea machine on ways to better community—which makes sense—after all, she is a Librarian.
AI is Hurting Comics—and Making You Dumb
Generative AI slop has sadly become mainstream and is quickly encroaching the realm of comic books. As someone who writes about comics, I genuinely worry about writers and artists who are being robbed and their works being mimicked without consent, compensation, or respect to copyright.
Houston’s Biggest Comic Con Returns This Summer
Whether it’s celebrity signatures, cosplays, or getting a beer and watching a couple of knights battle in the middle of downtown Houston, Comicpalooza is gearing up for one of the biggest events of the summer.
Ink & Panels - A Guide to Making Comics and Manga
OFF BLXXK Magazine hosted their first annual Ink & Panels event on April 8 and set a high standard for educational events for the comic book and manga creative community.
Creative Happenstance, A Conversation with Regine L. Sawyer
“My goal with Women in Comics is to keep up hope. It’s hard to find, but it doesn’t go anywhere—it’s just a matter of finding it. I want to always be a resource for creators and make sure people know there’s a place for them in this industry.”
Top 5 Lessons Learned from Writing about Indie Comics
Today marks the anniversary of the Pages and Panels site. After more than 70 single issue reviews, dozens of interviews and small press spotlights, and hundreds of cups of coffee, this past year has brought a lot of lessons.