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Tony DeZuniga, Jonah Hex co-creator, dies

MANILA, Philippines -- Renowned Filipino comic book artist Tony DeZuniga, best known for co-creating DC Comics characters Jonah Hex and Black Orchid, passed away due to a stroke. He was 71.

Indian artists join in creating Elvis Presley comic

Washington, May 5 (IANS) Acclaimed Indian artist, Jeevan J. Kang teamed up with legendary superhero creator Stan Lee in creating the artwork for a new comic book honouring the 'King of Rock n' Roll' Elvis Presley.

Maria Burnham: Why It Is Important to Have Queer Comics

A young boy experiencing thoughts or feelings that may be completely foreign to how he was raised can find some truth and validation in a comic book. Will it have openly gay characters who don't treat homosexuality as something to be ashamed of or disguised?

Industry's Leading Painted Comic Book Artist, Alex Ross, to Receive the 2012 Distinguished Alumnus Award from Chicago ...

CHICAGO, May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Academy of Art has named Chicagoan and 1989 graduate Alex Ross – one of today's most accomplished and famous comic-book artists – the 2012 recipient of its Distinguished Alumnus Award. Ross, highly praised for...

IMAGE @20: ROBERT KIRKMAN's Creator Owned Success

As acclaimed and beloved as Robert Kirkman's The Walking Dead is, one can't help but wonder if there's not another reason the writer has become so successful and well-known lately.He's a partner at Image Comics.