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Creator Interviews:
A Bronx Tale: An Interview with Peter Milligan
With a brand-new noir thriller out from Vertigo and a career as one of the most inventive and eclectic comics writers of the past two decades, Peter Milligan is a comics superstar. We caught up with him to talk about The Bronx Kill and more. By John Hogan

Cartoon Legacy: An Interview with Andrew McGinn
If you’re no longer a fan of daily comic strips, you have found an ally in Andrew McGinn. The author of The Legacy presents a funny and searing view of the business. We talked to him about it and more. By John Hogan

Capstone Publisher Lori Benton on Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman is making her debut in a new line of chapter books for kids. Find out the details here. By John Hogan

Recent Blog Posts:
Stan Lee Helps Launch Rock'n Comic-Con
Lee will be the guest of honor.

Action #1 Sells for $1.5 Million
Collectibles on auction site comicconnect.com

Rest in Peace, Dick Giordano
Artist, creator, and leader at DC Comics passes away at the age of 77

A Review of the Wimpy Kid Movie
Special preview in New York's Times Square

Feature Stories:
Beyond the Pages with Toon Books Publisher Francoise Mouly
The art editor for The New Yorker and the publisher of Toon Books, Francoise Mouly is a force to be reckoned with. Here, she explains her editorial vision for Toon and outlines the goals ahead. By John Hogan

TLA Librarians Talk Graphic Novels
The Texas Library Association will hold its annual meeting April 14–17 in San Antonio. This year, the TLA also announced its first-ever Maverick Graphic Novels Reading List for grades 6–12. Here’s the story behind it. By John Hogan

Book Excerpt Preview: 120 Days of Simon by Simon Gardenfors
The 120 Days of Simon began in the spring of 2006, when Swedish cartoonist/rapper Simon Gardenfors left his home to spend four months on the road. The rules were simple: During the 120 days he wasn't allowed to return to his home, or to spend more than two nights at the same place. The result was a wild trip through Sweden. Here’s a preview.

Behind the Scenes with Dark Horse Publicity Coordinator Jim Gibbons
Jim Gibbons spent two years working for Wizard before joining Dark Horse as their newest publicity coordinator. But what's his history in comics really like? We found out.

Books Into Movies: The Losers
The Losers are back to fight a new war. Watch the preview here. Plus: Get ready for a spook-filled, graphic-novel-themed episode of Ghost Whisperer.

Resources: Manga 101
Manga is all the rage wtih comics and noncomics readers alike. But if you don't know what "manga" means, don't feel bad. We're here to help you out with a manga primer to guide you through it all.

FICTION REVIEWS:
20th Century Boys, Vol. 1-7 by Naoki Urasawa
Kenji's life is not what he'd imagined it would be. As a child, he was determined to do great things --- play in a rock band, live life on his terms, and, of course, save the world from evil. But as an adult, his life is ordinary. That is, until he uncovers a murder that leads him to a shocking conspiracy of evil in one of the best and most thrilling manga currently being published. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

Dark Reign: Elektra by Zeb Wells and Clay Mann
When the shape-shifting Skrulls invaded Earth, the first casualty of war was world-class assassin Elektra Natchios. After being returned to Earth and to her former life, she's discovered that atrocities have been done in her name while an alien impostor used her guise. Now she's in the fight of her life as she must clear her name...and destroy anyone who stands in her way. Reviewed by Stephen Giordano

Rampage, Vol. 1 by Yunosuke Yoshinaga and Sheldon Drzka
Drifter Zhang Fei finds himself caught in a bloody battle when he attracts the attention of two mystical gods by dying on their doorstep. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

TEEN REVIEWS:
The World I Create, Vol. 1 by Ayami Kazama
At one special high school, students with the right abilities can learn to be "projectionists," but only if they can master themselves first. Reviewed by Snow Wildsmith

Resurrection: The Insurgent Edition by Marc Guggenheim, Dave Dumeer, and Douglas Dabbs
In the tradition of great post-apocalyptic epics that address the darker aspects of human nature, Resurrection strives to tell the tale of what happens to humanity after a horrific, decade-long alien invasion suddenly stops and humans slowly crawl to the surface. Reviewed by Collin David

Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 1 by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou
A middle-school student is accused of a crime he didn't commit. How can he convince people he's innocent and keep himself alive? Reviewed by Danica Davidson

KIDS REVIEWS:
Bo Obama by Paul J. Salamof and Keith Tucker
First Dog Bo Obama takes readers on a guided tour of the White House and treats them to little-known facts about presidential pets and the history of the First Family's home in this colorful comic. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson

Guinea Pig, Pet Shop Private Eye, Vol. 1: Hamster and Cheese by Colleen A.F. Venable and Stephanie Yue
A pet shop filled with cranky, quirky, mislabeled animals is the setting for this goofy detective story that gets its humor from the pets' strong personalities and the dim-witted owner's silly mistakes. Reviewed by Brigid Alverson

REFERENCE REVIEWS:
The Complete Milt Gross edited by Craig Yoe
Having the work of Milt Gross collected in such a large volume is akin to finding a lost chapter of a cartooning bible. The importance of the work of Gross in American comedy is confirmed by the material in this voluminous compendium, which is something that everyone should see. Reviewed by Collin David

Kick-Ass: Creating the Comic, Making the Movie by Mark Millar
This thoughtful nonfiction guide to the Kick-Ass phenomenon is like a really good convention panel captured in book form. Readers can sense the affection the creators had for the projects and each other, plus glean a few fascinating behind-the-scenes insights. Reviewed by Peter Gutierrez