Understanding Comics is a graphic novel, by Scott McCloud. It examines how comics can be considered an art form, the equivalent of fine art or literature.

Dec 20, 2010 - Stacy Affleck

The written Chinese language is based on an ancient art. The characters have evolved over centuries, from pictographs on oracle bones to todays's computer text.

Mar 30, 2010 - Brian Cross

Accessible website design is increasingly important to avoid discrimination and help blind, deaf, autistic, learning disabled and manually impaired users on the internet.

May 17, 2009 - Victoria Anisman-Reiner

The British Museum is mounting an exhibition of manga. The comic art book form by Japanese artist Hoshino Yukinobu is inspired by the collections at the British Museum.

Nov 15, 2009 - Frances Spiegel

Cartooning and comic books can teach visual understanding, story-telling, writing skills, brainstorming, expression, and perhaps even a sense of humor.

Jan 8, 2007 - Mary Rayme

For over ten years, IJOCA has been publishing scholarly and journalistic work on comics. It's worth a look for students of animation, comics, and editorial cartoons.

Jun 17, 2009 - Luke Arnott

Seattle - King County's Health Department has prepared an apocalyptic comic book drawing an analogy between the deadly 1918 Spanish Flu pandemic and Swine Flu.

Oct 13, 2009 - Keith Murphy

Buying and selling comic books is increasing in popularity due to high profits that can be made on rare or vintage issues.

Oct 3, 2007 - Douglas DuHamel

A comparison between the early history of film and that of video games, regarding notions of authorship - D. W. Griffith and David Cage

Feb 8, 2011 - Andrei Serban

Alberta Virtual Vault is a secure, convenient, electronic storage system for personal documents and important information.

Feb 27, 2011 - Bethany Horne

A quick guide on where to start and what to buy for those interested in learning more about comic books, graphic novels, and illustrative storytelling.

Sep 12, 2008 - Anthony Inverso

Writers once looked down at their fellows who penned comic-book scripts. Today, though, the field is red hot. Too bad there's so little money involved.

Feb 11, 2009 - Dan Rafter

It takes more than one illustrator to create a completed comic book. The penciler, inker, colorist, and letterer are all important to the process.

Jul 21, 2008 - Alina Bradford

Each month an online comic will be showcased. This month we feature Stuff Sucks, a young online comic by Liz Greenfield.

Apr 1, 2007 - Adrienne-TygerLily Ernst

All newspaper comics need a strong, clear script with a focused story that delivers an effective punchline or cliffhanger in three panels.

Oct 22, 2009 - Zoe Kirk-Robinson

When creating a great character, their past is every bit as important as their present. This is especially true of their cultural heritage, and their manner of speaking.

Jun 24, 2009 - Michael Davidson

Ben Soto, comic artist extraordinaire, gives us an awesome demo on how to "ink" illustrations for comics.

Aug 14, 2006 - Alina Bradford

A look at the popular villain/occasional anti-hero Venom, and how he's translated to screen.

Jun 15, 2010 - Mike Walsh

Marvel Comics announced at the San Diego Comic-Con their purchase of the character Marvelman, an important moment in Comic history largely lost on current readers.

Aug 6, 2009 - Michael Davidson

College bound students need to get their financial aid in place well before the term begins.Take advantage of the U.S. government's online application.

Feb 28, 2009 - Theresa Ann White