James Jean signing at Gallery Nucleus. more ›

DC Comics is resurrecting the Batwoman character (1959 - 1976) as a lesbian for their "52" series, a collaboration between different writers with serial weekly episodes. DC is trying to introduce superheroes who don't fit the usual white male superstereotype. more ›

This morning LAist read that the Travel Channel will air the "Marvel Super Heroes Guide to New York City" special on Sunday, August 15, at 8:00 PM. The show features comic book industry writer/creator/editor veterans—like Stan Lee (co-creator of Spider-Man) and Roy Thomas (former editor-in-chief of Marvel Comics), among others—discussing the impact that NYC and its famous landmarks have had on superheroes and US culture. more ›