Publishing is Seriously Nostalgic About Comics, But Why?

Using Sean Howes’ biography of Marvel Comics as a prism, Daniel Kalder considers the fate of comics, a declining art that makes billions in merchandise and movies. Read more »
Discussion:
What is the Future of the Comic Book Format? What is the future of the comic book format? Will it go all digital? Continue its slow decline? Disappear? Or is due for a nostalgic revival like so much else? Read more »
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