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Move To San Diego, Become A Comic Book Editor, Live The Dream
I understand at least one DC editor may have been let go (trying to get a little name confirmation first) but this may well be up her street. Editor, IDW Publishing IDW Publishing is seeking an experienced Editor to support the Chief Creative Officer This is a full-time position located in our San Diego, CA offices. Essential job[...]
Yes Folks, Heather Nuhfer WILL Be Writing My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic #5-#8
IDW's reported solicitations list Katie Cook as the writer of My Little Pony #5, out in April. But it's not! It's actually Heather Nuhfer, who wrote Archaia's Fraggle Rock, How to Train Your Dragon for Ape as well as the upcoming Sesame Street comic, the Dragons: Riders of Berk cartoon and the upcoming Strawberry Shortcake show. So,[...]
Dave Sim Draws Dredd Again
Yes, Judge Dredd, whatis through the portal? Another Judge Dredd cover for IDW from Dave Sim there, from Judge Dredd Year One #2 As well as one cover to Chris Ryall and Drew Moss' new IDW series, Colonize... Yes, Judge Dredd, whatis through the portal? Another Judge Dredd cover for IDW from Dave Sim there, from Judge[...]
John Byrne – Our Robert Heinlein
John Byrne's The High Ways has its first issue published by IDW A sci-fi procedural thriller, it's my favourite Byrne book for a long time Principally because the voice is untempered by licence or audience or even nostalgia, and it is undeniably his. But it also reminds me very much of Robert Heinlein For two main[...]
BC Mag #2: Betting On The Ponies
The first issue of the new IDW Publishing comic series, starring Twilight, Applejack, Rarity, Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, and Pinkie Pie, sold out of a 100,000-copy print run through Diamond Comics Distributors In fact, My Little Pony #1 ranked 15th overall in November, and 1st among non-Marvel/DC titles It beat out all but one of the[...]
BC Mag #2: Shell Shocked
Their creators, Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird, became overnight sensations and went on to become among the most financially successful comics artists of their time, while also struggling with how their characters had expanded beyond their control. With IDW about to release a new TMNT miniseries, and talk of an impending Michael Bay movie reboot, Gavin[...]
The Top 500 Selling Comics Of 2012 And The Top 500 Selling Graphic Novels Too
IDW and Dynamite Entertainment have 2 each Of the 16 Image titles, ten were Walking Dead, six were Saga IDW's were My Little Pony and Mars Attacks, Dynamite Entertainment's were Masks and The Shadow. However for the graphic novels, Image dominates with Walking Dead, DC come second and Marvel is left playing third fiddle… QTY RANK DOLLAR RANK DESCRIPTION PRICE VENDOR 1 2 WALKING DEAD #100[...]
The Rebirth Of Joe Palooka On Fox And Friends As A Mixed Martial Arts Fighter
It's not just Amazing Spider-Man #700 that's getting the publicity, IDW's revival of Joe Palooka got a massive bump this morning, as well as a rather positive discussion of the comics industry as a whole Not a Shock! Horror! Catwoman! in sight… "So these are what comics look like these days, not the way like the[...]
Mark Waid And David Messina Contribute To Elizabeth's Canvas
They include Mark Waid and David Messina and it's published by IDW in March. (W) Mark Waid & Various (A) David Messina & Various (CA) Jenny Frison Fighting cancer isn't just a struggle of the body It's also a fight with the heart, and the soul, and the spirit The non-profit organization Elizabeth's Canvas has been helping[...]
IDW To Publish John Byrne Fantastic Four Artist's Edition
The IDW Artists Edition are works of joy, the product of Scott Dunbier at the publisher, reprinting the artwork for classic stories as close to the original boards as possible, then reproducing them on Bristol board as well, for added authenticity. And they've just landed the Fantastic Four, reprinting six classic issues from John Byrne's run[...]
Friday Trending Topics: Starstruck
Elaine Lee wrote: “Kaluta and I, just week before last, received a letter from a Marvel/Disney attorney, challenging our rights to Starstruck"
Two More Free Comic Book Day 2013 Titles From Dark Horse And IDW
We've seen the IDW Gold FCBD comic for Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, here's their Silver level book, Judge Dredd Classics, with  all-new colours on classic Dredd stories And their FCBD version will have the Brian Bolland Judge Death stories and some never-previously-coloured Walter The Wobot strips. And, as well as the Star Wars/Captain Midnight/Avatar The Last[...]
In One Week, In Two Weeks – A Dark Horse Avalanche
IDW kicks off Hollows, a book I have been anticipating for some time, Image gives us a new Chand and more Walking Dead, Marvel launches Cable & The X-Force and Avengers Arena, Avatar launches a new Caligula series, while Dynamite has the new Sherlock Holmes series… more on that later. And then in two wees time,[...]
So Who Wants A Comics Industry Job In San Diego Then?
As I just said to my wife, "you know, if I applied for this job, I might just get it" to her response "we are not moving to San Diego just so it would be easier for you to go to Comic Con." She has a point. But if you disagree; IDW is actively seeking discussions with[...]