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Scott Adams, creator of the satirical Dilbert comic strip, dies at 68

Scott Adams (right) with his comic book creation Dilbert at his home in California, US.
Scott Adams (right) with his comic book creation Dilbert at his home in California, US.

Rare comic introducing Superman sells privately for $19.3 million

The sale price makes this Superman issue one of the most expensive comics ever sold.
The sale price makes this Superman issue one of the most expensive comics ever sold.

China manga convention bars Japanese content amid tensions

The event’s organisers said there would be a “full-scale adjustment” of content towards “a new Chinese style” theme.
The event’s organisers said there would be a “full-scale adjustment” of content towards “a new Chinese style” theme.

Rockin’ Robin: World’s most famous sidekick turns 85

yarobin19 - The world's most famous sidekick, Robin, turned 85 years old in 2025.
ST GRAPHIC: BILLY KER
yarobin19 - The world's most famous sidekick, Robin, turned 85 years old in 2025.
ST GRAPHIC: BILLY KER

‘This is going to change my life’: House Of The Dragon’s Milly Alcock set to fly again in Supergirl

Australian actress Milly Alcock as Supergirl.
Australian actress Milly Alcock as Supergirl.

First One Piece flagship store to open in Tokyo’s Shinjuku

The first official flagship store for the popular manga “One Piece” was unveiled in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district.
The first official flagship store for the popular manga “One Piece” was unveiled in Tokyo's bustling Shinjuku district.

Superman comic from 1939 sets auction record, selling for $11.9 million

A high-grade copy of Superman No. 1 from 1939 closed at $11.9 million on Heritage Auctions on Nov 20.
A high-grade copy of Superman No. 1 from 1939 closed at $11.9 million on Heritage Auctions on Nov 20.

Japan court orders Cloudflare to pay $4.2m over manga piracy

Piracy sites have long tormented publishers of manga epics such as One Piece.
Piracy sites have long tormented publishers of manga epics such as One Piece.

Asterix packs his bags and heads to ancient Portugal

The recently released book “Asterix in Lusitania” by Fabcaro and illustrated by Didier Conrad, is pictured at Bertrand bookshop in Chiado, Lisbon.
The recently released book “Asterix in Lusitania” by Fabcaro and illustrated by Didier Conrad, is pictured at Bertrand bookshop in Chiado, Lisbon.

Meet the Singaporean and Filipino creators publishing with a new local boys’ love imprint

ST20250902_202582000905/shlove13/Brian Teo/Shawn Hoo/ Singaporean writers of Boys’ Love (BL) books at the TrendLit Publishing office in Tannery House on Sept 2, 2025. The publisher is venturing into the BL genre with a new imprint and four upcoming titles. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO
ST20250902_202582000905/shlove13/Brian Teo/Shawn Hoo/ Singaporean writers of Boys’ Love (BL) books at the TrendLit Publishing office in Tannery House on Sept 2, 2025. The publisher is venturing into the BL genre with a new imprint and four upcoming titles. ST PHOTO: BRIAN TEO

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