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CONNECT WITH DC TO SEE WHAT THEY'RE BRINGING OUT IN JULY AND AUGUST
As you may know, DC comics are no longer being distributed by Diamond in the US, and although Diamond UK will be handling DC until at least the end of the year, they will no longer be listed in Previews.
DC (which, like Marvel has had its product listed in a separate catalogue distributed alongside Previews for some time) is now taking it's catalogue entirely in house with the launch of DC Connect.
We have no physical copies, (as yet...) but it is available online for free.
THE COMICS COMMUNITY CONTINUES TO FACE ITS SEXUALLY EXPLOITATIVE PAST
We're not going into details on this - you can read more HERE - but we note that Scott Allie, the former Editor in Chief at Dark Horse Comics has been accused of "prolonged sexual abuse" by former Dark Horse Editor Shawna Gore.
Mike Mignola, who has worked very closely with Allie for many years released a statement on Twitter stating that he believed Gore, and as a result will be cutting all ties with Allie. Dark Horse is yet to comment, save for tweeting its support for Mignola's decision.
WE MISSED A VIDEO ON THE "WHAT'S ON THE RACK?" PAGE YESTERDAY
The link to the "Non Image Indie" video was corrupted. Fixed now, but if you don't want the hassle of going back to that page, here it is:
WE STILL DON'T KNOW WHEN WE'RE RE-OPENING, BUT EXPECT NEWS SOON
Nothing it add to that really - we'll let you know.
WOMEN TO FOLLOW
Here are some Twitter accounts to start with, in no particular order - we welcome suggestions:
Rachael Stott
Comic book artist. Clients: DC Marvel Titan Image IDW Boom Archie
Jody Houser
Eisner-nom comics writer. Star Wars, Stranger Things, Doctor Who, Critical Role, Harley & Ivy, Black Widow, Supergirl, Spider-Man, Mother Panic
Heather Antos
Senior Editor at Valiant & Image. Previously Marvel, Star Wars, Disney. Creator of #SignalBoostSunday. Mental Health advocate
✦ 𝕭𝖆𝖇(e)𝖘 𝕿𝖆𝖗𝖗 ✦
LA based Eisner nominated and NY Times best selling comic artist + illustrator
Wine & Zine
Following
Wine & Zine is a collective made up of 5 artistic ladies from all over the UK
Shelly Bond, Editor-at-Large
Editor, former boss at Vertigo and Black Crown.
Natasha Alterici
Queer artist/writer. I created that one lesbian viking comic; Heathen.
LDComics
Women making comics
Gail Simone
Writer of comics and animation, greyhound owner, bear, superhero guru
G. Willow Wilson
Hugo, World Fantasy, and American Book Award-winning author of novels and comics. John Boyega stan account.
Rachael Smith
Creator of comics! She/Her Currently doing daily #QuarantineComix please check them out!
Magdalene Visaggio
live fast be trash - Expat Virginian - DEATH RATTLE - DC Comics
Kelly Sue DeConnick
Comic book & TV writer.
KELLY THOMPSON
Eisner Nominated Writer: BLACK WIDOW, DEADPOOL, CAPTAIN MARVEL, SABRINA, JESSICA JONES, STAR, HAWKEYE, STORYKILLER, TGWWBK. Co-Creator of JEFF THE LAND SHARK
Kate Leth
Writer/Cartoonist!
Valley Ghouls updates weekdays.
Alex de Campi
At the intersection of Rambo and Rimbaud
Karen Berger
Editor of Berger Books from Dark Horse Comics, Vertigo Comics Founding Editor
maria llovet
Comic author and illustrator. I love cinema and fashion. "Maria" sin acento.
Sarah Beattie
writer. comedy person. I hate your ex boyfriend. Sorry I meant mine. I have big tits
This is clearly a far from exhausting list - and it's writer heavy because I tend to follow writers not artists. We'll be adding to it.
Go follow them, and find more women to follow, and listen. You don't have to agree, but it's high time that we listened to what women have to say.
IT'S PRIDE MONTH!
Marking Pride Month, today's social media profile pic is Ying Liu, agent of G.I.R.L, and friend of The Unstoppable Wasp. Art by Gurihiru.
GRAPHIC NOVELS ON DEMAND SERVICE NOW ACTIVE
For various logistical reasons we don't list our range of graphic novels and trade paperbacks online. However, we are now able to offer an ordering service - just tell us what you want, either by e-mail, through our social media or using the form on our website (click HERE to go to the appropriate page), we'll send you an invoice and have your book (or books) shipped directly to your door. We can even have them gift-wrapped if you're sending them to somebody else. (Or if you just like unwrapping things...)
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COMIC CONTEST STILL ONGOING
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GIFT VOUCHERS AVAILABLE ONLINE
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