by LibraryPass | May 11, 2021 | Comics Plus, Events
WATCH ON-DEMAND Manga is a global phenomenon with sales and readership that dwarfs superhero comics and rivals non-comics bestsellers. In schools and libraries across North America, manga has been flying off physical and virtual shelves for years—driving circulation,...
by Moni Barrette | May 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Whether you are looking for a dishy beach read, something easy for vacation / staycation lounging, or your next favorite book to share with friends—summer is an ideal time to expand your reading options. Summer reading programs can encourage leisure reading, combat...
by LibraryPass | Apr 26, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Superheroes are experiencing a renaissance as Marvel’s iconic characters have dominated the box office for the past decade while also finding success on small screens via Netflix and Disney Plus. Other superhero franchises have also found new audiences via streaming...
by Guy LeCharles Gonzalez | Apr 22, 2021 | Announcements, Comics Plus
Reinforcing our belief that there is more to comics than Dog Man and superheroes, memoir, LGBTQ, and manga were the most engaged categories in Comics Plus, driven by popular titles like Dark Horse’s Avatar: The Last Airbender and The Legend of Korra, and IDW’s They...
by LibraryPass | Apr 5, 2021 | Comics Plus, Publisher Spotlight, Resources
Founded in 2010, Fanbase Press celebrates fandoms and creates new ones as an award-winning comic book publisher and geek culture website. Their graphic novels include the 2018 Eisner Award-nominated Quince and 2020 IPPY Award-winning Quince: The Definitive Bilingual...
by Moni Barrette | Apr 1, 2021 | Comic Spotlight, Comics Plus, Resources
Everyone loves a good mystery; the kind that hooks you and refuses to let go until the plot unravels in twisty, surprising, and satisfying ways. The best ones—from Gone Girl to Serial to Tiger King—leave us pondering them days after completion. Comics, graphic novels,...