BROOKLYN, NY — Seven years after the final curtains drew on Comic Arts Brooklyn (CAB) in November 2019, a significant void has lingered in the heart of New York’s independent comics community. While various niche festivals and zine fairs have emerged to fill the seasonal calendar, many creators felt the loss of a centralized, curated, […]
The State of the Sequential Arts: Corporate Censorship, Award Season, and the Preservation of Graphic History
Reported May 15, 2026 The global comics landscape finds itself at a precarious crossroads this week, characterized by a sharp dichotomy between prestigious institutional recognition and increasing systemic barriers to creative distribution. While the "award season" for graphic literature has reached a fever pitch with the announcement of
Framing the Revolution: Mississippi Museum of Art Unveils Landmark "Photography and the Black Arts Movement" Exhibition
The camera has long been heralded as the most democratic instrument in the history of the visual arts. In the modern era, the ubiquity of smartphone technology has turned nearly every citizen into a documentarian, a witness to the unfolding of history in real-time. Yet, long before the digital age, the lens served as a […]
The State of the Graphic Arts: Corporate Consolidation, AI Ethics, and the Resilience of the Independent Spirit
London, May 22, 2026 — As a record-breaking heatwave descends upon the United Kingdom, the global comics industry finds itself in an equally simmering state of transformation. The week ending May 22 has been defined by a series of high-stakes reversals, significant corporate restructuring, and a deepening debate over the role of artificial intellig
Enhancing the Arcane Arts: Essential Accessories for the Discerning D&D Wizard
(Image: Frost-Augur-Kaldheim-MtG-ice-wizard-winter-dnd-header.jpeg) In the fantastical realms of Dungeons & Dragons, the Wizard stands as a paragon of intellect, arcane power, and often, surprising fragility. Masters of intricate spellcasting and ancient lore, Wizards navigate a complex world of magical theory, volatile incantations, and daunti
The State of the Sequential Arts: Awards, Bereavements, and the Critical Landscape of May 2026
Introduction The first full week of May 2026 has emerged as a pivotal moment for the global comics industry, characterized by a complex intersection of high-prestige recognition and profound institutional loss. As the medium continues to bridge the gap between niche hobbyism and mainstream literary respectability—evidenced by the latest round of Pu
