June 19, 2026 — The third week of June 2026 has emerged as a period of profound contradiction for the global comics community. While the industry celebrated the long-awaited return of beloved titles and marked significant historical milestones, these festivities were overshadowed by the assassination of a prominent political satirist in Poland, esc
The Architect of the Avant-Garde: Remembering Ted White (1938–2026)
The world of speculative fiction and adult-oriented comics has lost one of its most acerbic, brilliant, and influential figures. Ted White, the Hugo Award-winning writer, editor, and critic, passed away at the age of 88. His death, confirmed via the Corflu community, marks the end of an era for the "Second Wave" of science fiction [&helli
Celebrating the Avant-Garde of Speculative Fiction: The 2026 Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire Winners Announced
MONTPELLIER, FRANCE — In a move that has galvanized the international speculative fiction community, the jury of the Grand Prix de l’Imaginaire (GPI) officially announced the winners of the 2026 awards on May 18. Recognized as the oldest and most prestigious literary prize for "the imaginary" (science fiction, fantasy, and horror) in the
