Some would certainly challenge the claim that the new book Superheroes!: Capes, Cowls, and the Creation of Comic Book Culture is the "first really comprehensive illustrated history of comic books," as co-author Laurence Maslon says. Even so, it's publication this fall, alongside a PBS documentary called Superheroes: The Never Ending-Battle by filmmaker and co-author Michael Kantor, is li
Have you ever tried to explain what webcomics are to an acquaintance, co-worker or complete stranger and failed miserably? Well, the PBS Off Book webseries may have just saved you like half an hour of self-doubt with its concise "The Rise of Web Comics" short...
If you've never checked out PBS's YouTube series Off Book, you're missing out. Every other Thursday the web series debuts a new segment focusing on the cultural impact of various artistic and writing endeavors. Past videos have focused on indie video games, graphic design, the effect of color, internet comedy, and the impact Twitter has on journalism, just to name a few topics...
TV: Production on ABC's SHIELD TV pilot has wrapped, according to co-showrunner Maurissa Tancharoen.
Gaming: Fans can get a look at playable Shazam! in the latest Injustice: Gods Among Us "Battle Arena" episode.
TV: Just in case you were worried, Arrow has totally been renewed for a second season on the CW...
Movies: Film Sketchr digs into Harald Belker's previously-unseen Iron Man movie concept art, which includes a very Iron Man-y sports car.
Video: Fans can now check out the first trailer for Jimmy's End, the upcoming short film by Alan Moore and Mitch Jenkins...
After the infamous Clint Eastwood vs. Chair incident at this summer's Republican National Convention, artist Francesco Francavilla created a clever piece of art to mock commemorate the incident. Now, following Mitt Romney's debate comments regarding his plans for defunding PBS, the home of Big Bird (and debate moderator Jim Lehrer), Francavilla has created a new piece of art, paying homage to Joh
Sunny days sweeping the clouds away are bringing some sweet air to comic stores and mobile devices later this year with the news that classic children's television show Sesame Street will come to comics for the first time in its 43 year history via Ape Entertainment...