Link Ink — ‘This Is a Comic Book,’ SMITH Magazine

-- Starting August 1st, The Mahan Gallery in Columbus, OH is presenting an amazing collection of "new perspectives" in comics called "This is a Comic Book," featuring work from Anders Nilsen, Nate Powell, Ron Rege Jr. and more.

-- Largehearted Boy's Jami Attenberg has been interviewing a series of amazing women comics artists in the "Antiheroines" column ­this week, like talented up-and-comer Vanessa Davis.

-- Flavorpill totally hooked up one of our favorites, SMITH Magazine (Especially for its Next-Door Neighbor Webcomix goodness!) on its Daily Dose Pick. You can also check out a recent interview with SMITH founder Larry Smith on Maximum Fun.