Wow. What a year. I don’t say that lightly, as I believe 2012 was one of the most bountiful years in comics this century. The diversity of titles was astounding and the craftsmanship throughout the industry was fantastic. DC’s New 52 continued to roll with steam, Image proclaimed 2012 the ‘year of creator-owned’ and Marvel…
BEST OF 2012: Matt Santori
2012 was a brilliant year for the comics industry. We saw the best industry growth in terms of dollars since the early 1990s, thanks in no small part to the jumpstart DC Comics’ New 52 initiative gave to comic purveyors everywhere. We saw a continual growth of the digital comics market without any discernible damage…
BEST OF 2012: Brett Monro
It would be an understatement to try and convey how much comic books have meant to me throughout my life; they are like home, and eventually, all roads lead back. 2012 was a bit of a watershed year for me, it brought a renewed sense of enthusiasm, as well, of collection. It looks to have…
BEST OF 2012: Keith Callbeck
2012: the year everything changed. From the industry-rattling announcement of Before Watchmen to the game-changing Kickstarter projects that topped six figures, the state of comics and creator rights it profoundly different than it was a year ago. Not since the dawn of Image has there been this much of a sea change in the relationship…