Day: March 6, 2026

‘Gaysians,’ ‘Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices’ win at the GLAAD Media Awards

The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation recognized comics from Marvel and Algonquin Books in their 37th annual Media Awards.

Gaysians and Avengers Academy: Marvel’s Voices were among the winners at the 37th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the LGBTQ+ community and the issues that affect their lives.

GLAAD recognizes the comic arts in two categories — “Outstanding Comic Book” and “Outstanding Original Graphic Novel/Anthology.” The awards were given out Thursday night in Los Angeles, across categories that recognized film, television, video games and more. Other winners included the TV show Heated Rivalry and the video game Lost Records: Bloom & Rage.

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Founder Mike Richardson out at Dark Horse Comics after 40 years as Embracer installs interim CEO

The founder of one of comics’ most influential independent publishers was removed from his position this week by parent company Embracer Group, which purchased Dark Horse in 2022.

Mike Richardson, who founded Dark Horse Comics in 1986 and served as CEO ever since, has been removed from his position by parent company Embracer Group. Gaming executive Jay Komas, who previously served as head of Embracer’s Middle Earth Enterprises division, will serve as interim CEO.

The Hollywood Reporter shared a statement Embracer sent to business partners and creators regarding the news:

“As part of our long-term vision to better align Dark Horse within a more connected and forward-looking group structure, we are implementing changes to modernize the business and strengthen collaboration across publishing, games, film, merchandise and other key areas,” Embracer said. “Our goal is simple: to ensure Dark Horse is positioned for sustained success while continuing to serve creators, partners and fans at the highest level.”

Richardson’s long road in comics started off in comcis retail with his Oregon-based store Pegasus Fantasy Books, which was later renamed Things From Another World. In 1986, he began publishing comics with a concerted effort to protect creators’ rights.

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Jeff Lemire signs five-book deal with HarperCollins’ Harper Alley imprint

The deal kicks off with a three-volume series illustrated by Teddy Kristiansen, followed by two standalone graphic novels.

Jeff Lemire has signed a five-book deal with HarperCollins’ Harper Alley imprint as part of the publisher’s inaugural line of original graphic novels for adults, the super-prolific Canadian cartoonist announced on his Substack newsletter.

The deal kicks off with Mr. Oblivion, a three-volume supernatural detective series with artist Teddy Kristiansen. The duo previously worked together on Black Hammer: Spiral City.

The series follows Marty McCabe, who was once the world’s greatest occult detective. But 20 years later, he sells real estate in the suburbs and struggles with middle age, marriage and a teenage daughter. When the demons of his past return, Marty must put on the fabled Merlin Mask to save his family, even if it eats his soul alive.

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Exclusive | Take a look at the cover for ‘Babs: The Black Road South’ #6, the finale of Garth Ennis + Jacen Burrows’ barbarian comedy

The six-issue series from Ahoy Comics wraps up in June in a fittingly volcanic fashion.

Courtesy of Ahoy Comics, we’ve got an exclusive first look at the cover of Babs: The Black Road South #6, the finale of the second Babs miniseries from writer Garth Ennis and artist Jacen Burrows. The issue arrives June 24.

Babs: The Black Road South is the follow-up to last year’s Babs, which introduced sharp-tongued, sharper-sworded barbarian Babs and her partner-in-barbarism Izzy. The new six-issue series picks up after a gladiator arena victory lands the pair an unexpected windfall, which has even more unexpected consequences.

The finale’s solicit promises an intense showdown, with Babs inside a live volcano, dodging flame and steel while facing an infinitely powerful artifact, an undead swordswoman and what the solicit describes only as “one distressingly kinky hobbit.” The cover is by Burrows, which you can see below:

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