Comics

Japanese manga publisher Shogakukan rocked by sexual abuse scandal

The Japan Manga Artist Association issued a statement late in February, calling the scandal “a matter of critical importance to the industry’s credibility”.

Horror comics boom in our age of anxiety

Comic books author James Tynion IV said horror helps people discuss what they are afraid of in society.

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.

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.

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.

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

yarobin19 - The world's most famous sidekick, Robin, turned 85 years old in 2025.
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‘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.

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.

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.

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

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

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