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This is a way of playing with the idea of what is a comic book?" The artists named so far include Mari Naomi, Diana Tamblyn, Scott Koblish, Pia Guerra, Nate Powell, Victoria Ying, Chris Wisnia, Sanya Anwar, Jose Pimienta, Nicole Goux, Hope Larson, Dan Santat, Sina Grace, Faith Erin Hicks, Jenny Soep, Allison Conway, Dean Haspiel, Thit[...]

Hope Larson is creating two new middle-grade graphic novels, the first of which is The Absolute Value of Verity, which follows the story of an overachieving eighth-grader whose life is turned upside-down by her struggles with dyscalculia Hope says "I was never what I'd describe as an overachiever in school, but I have had[...]

Goldie Vance was originally a comic series from Boom! Studios, created by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams The Hotel Whodunit is the first Goldie Vance prose novel for middle school readers Young adult novelist Lillian Rivera makes her middle-grade book debut and artist Elle Power draws two chapters in short comic stories. 16 year-old Goldie Vance[...]

One recent phenomenon has been the adaptation of popular all-ages comic series into prose novels for young readers. Goldie Vance was originally a bestselling comic and graphic novel series created by Hope Larson and Brittney Williams, published by Boom Studios in 2016 It sold over 83,000 copies across 12 single issues, three trade collections and a[...]

He gets rather tongue-tied around women, but if you need someone to crack a case, well… he is an actual detective after all! Hope Larson has written some incredible characters here The situations she writes them into, while sometimes a little wacky, are still realistic Young readers can learn how to deal with conflicts with their[...]

Created by Eisner award-winning writer Hope Larson and artist Brittney Williams, Goldie Vance is a 16-year-old precocious and detail-oriented mixed-race teenager who wants to become the in-house detective at a historical Miami resort She gets involved with uncovering an international crime ring. The project is being produced by Kerry Washington's Simpson Street and has Rashida Jones[...]

An unknown guy convinced security that their guest, Hope Larson (Batgirl), wasn't going to make it. Here's my Wondercon schedule See you tomorrow! pic.twitter.com/BZgnVoiEZ3 — Hope Larson (@hopelarson) 30 March 2017 Hope was was due to be at Room 213 of the second day of Wondercon … and indeed Ms Larson was actually there, but at no point[...]

[rwp-review-recap id="0"] Cover by Chris Wildgoose & Mat Lopes Batgirl #7 sees the titular character return to Burnside, the new region of Gotham that was more hip, young and modern, and was the site of the incredibly well-received re-imagining of Batgirl by Brenden Fletcher, Cameron Stewart and Babs Tarr. When the DC Rebirth rolled around, it did seem[...]

This week brings the release of the second issue in the relaunch, from DC Comics, written by Hope Larson, with art by Rafael Albuquerque The storyline continues with "Beyond Burnside: Part Two," and let me tell you, that's exactly what it is I'm not talking about the fact that Barbara is in a different location, but[...]

The convention takes place September 2nd – 4th at the Baltimore Convention Center and you'll find BOOM! at booth 2001 hosting the following writers: Cory Godbey (Jim Henson's Labyrinth Tales) James Asmus (Kong of Skull Island) Goñi Montes (Mighty Morphin Power Rangers) Hope Larson (Goldie Vance) Matthew Daley (Lantern City) all weekend. The publisher will have two convention exclusives available for[...]

Today brings the release of Hope Larson and Rafael Albuquerque's new Batgirl run After the success of last weeks Batgirl and the Birds of Prey, I was filled with positive feelings The tougher Barbara Gordon that I knew and loved from Gail Simone's run seemed like she had finally returned[...]

I'm hunting or rather, watching for any bit of information that Hope Larson might tweet out about Batgirl. She did share her excitement on Twitter when the announcement was made keeping it her "pinned tweet"… https://twitter.com/hopelarson/status/713775035517775872 …and since then, I suppose she's been quite busy[...]

This week brings the release of Goldie Vance #3 from BOOM! Box, written by Hope Larson, with art by Brittney Williams. In case you haven't heard, the series has officially gone from limited to ongoing status! Guess what? The hype is real. Goldie Vance is a joy to read, and if you're looking for a reason to join in on the fun, here's[...]

This week brings us, Goldie Vance #2, from BOOM! Box, written by Hope Larson, with art by Brittney Williams I guess it's pretty predictable to think that each issue will include a mystery of some sort, and this one involves a two-dollar bill, a Russian candy wrapper, and a missing guest. This is the first comic[...]

I'm crossing all of my fingers and my toes that Hope Larson breathes a refreshing new life into the book, and turns back to a more sophisticated Barbara Gordon Just because she's twenty-something, doesn't mean she has to use hashtags in her dialogue Let's give the hipster generation something to aspire to, not add more fuel to their[...]

I had the pleasure to sit down at Wondercon and conduct an interview with Hope Larson and Brittney Williams, the creative team behind the new BOOM! Box series, Goldie Vance The book is available in stores now and having had a chance to read the first issue I would recommend it to anyone who is[...]

Girl power…girl detectives…Nancy Drew meets Veronica Mars…I'm talking about Goldie Vance! From BOOM! Box, Goldie Vance # 1, written by Hope Larson, with art by Brittney Williams needs to be permanently added to your pull list It's just that good. The story follows 16-year-old Marigold 'Goldie' Vance who lives at a Florida resort with her dad,[...]

It's true, we all have our preferences. Rich Johnston reported on the latest Batgirl news as she leaves Burnside for bigger and hopefully better things. Hope Larson, Rafael Alberquerque, Julie Benson, Shawna Benson, and Claire Roe are set to take over. As a big fan of all things Batgirl, I personally can't wait for the change[...]

The BOOM! Studios panel at the Instore Convention Kick-Off started off with a bang as Sam Humphries wasted no time showing us the new cover for Jonesy #2.    From there, the conversation rotated between Humphries (Jonesy), Hope Larson and (Goldie Vance), Jackson Lanzing and Collin Kelly (Joyride) The group was eager to promote their titles, and while Goldie Vance and Joyride aren't out yet,[...]

The first collection of the comic has sold 100,000 copies thus far, been optioned for feature film development by 20th Century Fox,and won a couple of Eisners and Harveys along the way. I understand that in Spring 2016, Boom! Box will be launching a new original series from the creative team of Hope Larson and Brittney[...]

At the DC Access All Area panel at New York Comic Con, it has been revealed that from January, Gotham Academy is to get a little lighter, spotlighting many of the cast who haven't had their time in the light, and some new creator names… inluding Hope Larson, Dustin Nguyen and David Petersen     [...]

Back in 2012, publisher Farrar, Straus & Giroux released Madeleine L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time: The Graphic Novel adapted by Hope Larson (Gray Horses, Chiggers, Mercury) The graphic novel went on to win numerous awards and praise, including the Eisner for Best Publication for Teens, reached #2 on the New York Times Bestseller List, and[...]

How do you feel about smart, character driven stories with a precise eye for detail and emotion? What about a graphic adaption of A Wrinkle In Time, one of the most beloved books in American children's literature? Really?! Me TOO! Chances are you'll want to know about the signing happening at Page 45 in Nottingham[...]

To accompany the album they're releasing a full 28 page comic book by Bryan Lee O'Malley, Hope Larson, Jamie Mckelvie, Jeff Lemire, Akira The Don, Jamie S Rich, Jeffery Brown, Jeffery Lewis, Let's Be Friends Again, Marc Ellerby, Mr Solo, Sian Superman and Patrick McQuade. But they're also putting together a comic book style letters page[...]