Big news – I’m going to be in upstate New York for the first time in… ever? for a comics event!
I’ll be at the Kingston Comic Expo on April 18, participating in the Activism in Comics panel at 1:15 pm and then I’ll be in Artists Alley.
Come see, come see!
Found this article in a March 2005 copy of Wizard Magazine while cleaning my office today.
Time does indeed seem to pass, despite all our best efforts!
Hey, SUPERNATURAL fans! This one’s for you! I’ve just put FOUR awesome bundles of signed SUPERNATURAL comics up for sale at the shop! Please do check ’em out – and grab ’em quick! Quantities are limited!
Friends, I am thrilled to announce that GASTON #2 hits stores today, written by yours truly and Fred Van Lente with art by Milena Ciccarello, letters by Jeff Eckleberry, and editing by Nate Cosby!
And yes, Gaston has been transformed into a squirrel!
You obviously need this book. Please ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today — and check out a lettered preview here!
Yesterday the CBC reported that school divisions in Alberta, Canada, just banned 160 books, including two volumes of the FIREFLY series I wrote for BOOM. Here’s a quote from Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides:
“This isn’t censorship,” his statement said. “It’s a common‑sense standard to keep explicit sexual images out of school libraries, and we delivered exactly that.”
To be clear, there are zero “explicit sexual images” in any of the FIREFLY books I wrote. FIREFLY was a mainstream direct market monthly comic based on a 2002 Fox TV show. No one even uses a curse word stronger than “damn.”
It’s also unclear which books they’re actually mad at. They list “Firefly Vol 1” and “Firefly Vol 2,” but we did multiple arcs with multiple volumes, so “Vol 1” and “Vol 2” could refer to several different story arcs. (Welcome to comics, censors! Correct titles are important!)
But again, no “explicit sexual images” in any of the books. There’s not even any nudity that I can recall.
Things they could be mad about:
Anyway, censorship is for weak losers and bigots.
Heyyyy the ape’s out of the bag! I’m writing a PLANET OF THE APES story for ALIEN, PREDATOR & PLANET OF THE APES #1 CGD 2026, coming on May 2! The great Alan Robinson is drawing and it is gonna be AWESOME!
The FREE book will feature 3 stories – “Saladin Ahmed presents a tale set on a planet that’s already succumbed to Xenomorphs! And in Jordan Morris’ story, a Yautja warrior stalks one of Earth’s greatest fighters”…
…and Alan and I are presenting a shocking new Planet of the Apes story!
Read more at Comics Watch!
When I saw pictures of Liam Conejo Ramos with his Spidey backpack and bunny hat, I felt an overwhelming responsibility as someone who works in superhero comics. So I’m thrilled to be part of the Comix Action call for artists to draw pictures for Liam and point people towards his fundraiser and funds and groups working to protect thousands of other immigrants like him.
Please do check out the art in #Comics4Liam and visit comics4liam.com to find out what you can do to help.
Absolutely thrilled to report that artist Brent Schoonover and I are bringing you THE LEGEND OF BEGGAR’S CANYON, a middle aged graphic novel in the new STAR WARS: TALES FROM THE OUTER RIM series from MadCave Studios’ Papercutz! Check out that glorious color by Brent and colorist Alberto Silva! And huge high five to our editor, Charles Beacham!
Read all about it here: https://www.starwars.com/news/mad-cave-comics-announce
Return to Tatooine ahead of the 50th anniversary of Star Wars: A New Hope in this all-new graphic novel by comics legend Greg Pak! Encounter womp rats, T-16s, krayt dragons, and more in this action-packed adventure.
Like most kids his age, Luke Skywalker longs for adventure, but growing up on the distant desert planet of Tatooine, he feels more than a little stuck. And with Luke’s best friend, Biggs Darklighter, already daydreaming about leaving to enroll in the Imperial Academy, Luke feels like he’s sinking into a Sarlacc Pit! So he decides it’s time to embark on an unforgettable summer adventure of his own and brave the legendary Beggar’s Canyon!
Some Tatooine locals say Beggar’s Canyon is haunted by terrifying spirits. Others say it’s home to ferocious beasts. Luke, Biggs, and their friends are determined to conquer this mysterious abyss. But will they discover the truth behind the tall tales, or be lost in the harsh desert sands forever?!
“I’m thrilled to be writing more Star Wars and especially to be working with artist Brent Schoonover and editor Charles Beacham, who are just killing it!” shares Star Wars comic writer, Greg Pak. “We’ve got a great Luke story on tap exploring a key moment in his young life – with aching teenaged loneliness under the twin suns of Tatooine, an eerie adventure in the depths of Beggar’s Canyon, and a rare study of Luke’s relationship with his seldom-seen childhood friends and enemies. Big fun, big emotions, and gorgeous art! Dontcha dare miss it!”
“Getting the honor to draw a Star Wars story is a bucket list project for me,” adds illustrator Brent Schoonover. “The story Greg has written is wonderful for lifelong fans, while also being the perfect entry for those who have always wanted to get into a galaxy far, far away. I can’t wait to share it with everyone!”
The book hits stores on October 13, 2026. Mark your calendars!
Late last night artist Karla Ortiz posted the terrible news that the San Diego Comic-Con’s art show was allowing “A.i.” images. Ortiz also very clearly laid out why this is a horror for artists and provided the email to voice your opinions to the SDCC. Today, ComicsBeat wrote about the story here.
The great news? The SDCC has now changed its rules to disallow “A.i.” images from its art show.
Huge, huge thanks to Karla Ortiz, who did the entire comics community a great service last night, and to everyone who emailed to voice their opinions.
For posterity, here’s the email I sent last night. If any other comic book convention similarly considers allowing “A.i.” images, this letter applies to them as well.
Greetings. I’ve been working in comics for 21 years and I’ve never seen a more pernicious attack on the values of our industry than generative “A.i.” So I was shocked to learn that the guidelines for your art show includes this clause:
(3) Material produced by Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be placed in the show, but only as Not-for-Sale (NFS). It must be clearly marked as AI-produced, not simply listed as a print. If one of the parameters in its creation was something similar to “Done in the style of <specific artist>,” that information must be added to the description. If there are questions, the Art Show Coordinator will be the sole judge of acceptability.
Please understand that allowing “A.i.” art at all is an insult to every comics creator whose work has been stolen by “A.i.” companies for their databases without compensation. Please further understand that subtly encouraging applicants to generate “A.i.” garbage in the style of specific artists is an even greater insult. I have trouble even articulating how terrible it feels to see it.
Please save your institution from shame and stand up for actual artists’ rights and for the human joy of actually creating instead of “generating” art.
Please delete this terrible clause from your guidelines and ban “A.i.” materials altogether.
Thank you for your consideration. The courtesy of a reply would be appreciated.
If you’re so inclined, please feel free to follow Karla Ortiz on Bluesky here and thank her for helping us all out this week.
We’re going around the world in a day with Luna Snow today, friends! LUNA SNOW: WORLD TOUR #1 just hit comic book shops, and Nerd Initiative has already given it a rave review!
“I would love to see Luna’s story continue, especially with the same creative team behind it. Luna Snow: World Tour #1 is a fun read that’s full of action, excitement, and musical chaos.” — Nerd Initiative
Ask your local comic shop to hold a copy for you today!
The book was written by Greg Pak with line art by Ario Anindito and Takeshi Miyazawa, colors by Yen Nitro, letters by Joe Caramagna, and editing by Lindsey Cohick.
Luna says “Enough!” Buy our book!