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Robot 6: Kirby/Marvel Settlement Leaves Unresolved Issues
Last week saw a last-minute settlement between Marvel and the heirs of Jack Kirby in a long-running copyright dispute. The settlement came days before the Supreme Court would decide whether to hear the case, and leaves the issues that made the case of interest to SCOTUS unresolved. more

ComicsBeat: Comics Arts Brooklyn Expands to Two Days in 2014
This year's Comic Arts Brooklyn indie comics fest will be held over two days, November 8-9, with panels and programming held on Sunday at a new venue. Guests include Roz Chast and Art Spiegelman. more

ComicsBeat: Are Conventions a Good Source of Income for Artists Anymore?
Todd Allen looks at the discussion of a recent controversy over whether comics conventions are still a good way for cartoonists to make money selling art. A recent influx of attendees more interested in celebrities and costuming may have impacted sales. more

Reviews

Finder: Third World
Carla Speed McNeil. Dark Horse, US$19.99 (184p) ISBN 978-1-61655-467-5

The newest volume of McNeil's elaborate SF/mythology saga—and the first of the series printed in full color—features the titular finder Jaeger Ayers, whose keen sense of direction makes him a natural in his newest short-lived occupation as a courier. Jaeger specializes in delivering unusually mysterious and arcane packages and people, as well as dreams and ideas. more

Jim
Jim Woodring. Fantagraphics, US$30 (224p) ISBN 978-1-606-99752-9

Those who have recently jumped aboard the Woodring train will likely find this collection of his early work from the '80s a little disorienting. Large stretches of this comic bear little resemblance to better-known cartoony surrealist works like Frank, in style or subject matter. more