Comics World Roundup with PW

How Librarians Are Catching Up On Comics
Despite widespread acclaim and prestigious awards, collections of adult comics and graphic novels have yet to take off in libraries. We checked in with librarians from across the country to find out why. more  

Comics Retailer Survey: Good Sales Get Better in 2015
Sales of periodical comics and graphic novels may not have been as robust throughout 2014 as they were in recent years, but an exceptional holiday shopping season ended the year on a high note for retailers and sales have only grown stronger in 2015. more

Liew’s 'Charlie Chan Hock Chye' Draws Controversy, Acclaim
Overcoming government objections to its content, Sonny Liew's graphic novel biography of Singapore cartoonist Charlie Chan Hock Chye has been a hit and will be publishing in the US next year. more
SKTCHD: What’s the Life of a Comic Artist Like?

Among other sobering statistics, a survey of 136 comics artists reveals that most are not making a living at comics. more

Kieron Gillen: Some Facts About Comics Sales
The Wicked + The Divine writer Gillen talks about the break even sales for his Image series and other considerations on how collections impact profits. more

Salon: Meet 'Bitch Planet,' Your New 'Bold, Beautiful, and Baaaad' Subversive Feminist Comic Obsession
This SF prison drama by Kelly Sue DeConnick and Valentine DeLeandro is "'Orange Is the New Black' meets 'The Handmaid's Tale' in space" says Sonia Soraiya. more

Comics Beat: Kickstarter Fail – A Federal Offense?
Lawyer Jeff Trexler looks at the first case where the FTC took action against a fraudulent Kickstarter campaign, The Doom That Came to Atlantic City, a vaporware game that netted the creator over $100,000. more