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We realize that many visitors to our site
may be new to the comics medium or rediscovering
comics after a long hiatus. We've put the
following Q&A together to help you better
understand a storytelling medium you will
find as rich as novels and film.
Click a link below to read more:
What
are comics?
Where
can I buy comics?
Where
can I learn more about comics, and the comic
fan community?
How does
DC Comics, WildStorm, and Vertigo fit into
all of this?
Q.
What are comics?
A. Variously referred to as comics, comic
strips and comic books, the comics format
as we know it today is a unique art form and
literary medium that originated in the U.S.
in the late 1800s. Its popularity exploded
in the U.S. in 1938 with the hugely popular
introduction of SUPERMAN. Ironically, it has
become relatively more popular in many other
countries around the world, where adults and
children read it avidly. At its simplest,
a comic is a series of words and pictures
that is presented in a sequential manner to
form a narrative.
Although many people regard comics as purely
humorous or think they’re meant only for younger
readers, this is far from the truth. Today's
comics span a wide range of styles and genres—you
only need to browse through our Comics
and Graphic
Novels to see the incredible variety that
just this one company has to offer.
For an entertaining overview of the comics
medium, history, and so on, we recommend that
you check out Scott McCloud's two books, UNDERSTANDING
COMICS and REINVENTING
COMICS, which are fascinating looks at
the medium told in comics format.
Q.
Where can I buy comics?
A. The best place to find all periodical comics
and comics-related merchandise is your local
comics/specialty shop.
Today, most of the large bookstore chains
and even many small independent bookstores
carry a broad selection of graphic novels
and collected editions (compilations of previously
published consecutive issues). Check your
local Yellow Pages.
Comic conventions are another great place
to see and buy comics, along with all sorts
of events and products relating not only to
comics but film, TV, and other pop culture.
For information about upcoming conventions,
visit our Conventions
and Events section.
Q.
Where can I learn more about comics and the
comics' community?
A. Comic conventions are a great place to
buy comics and other comics-related collectibles,
meet industry professionals, and connect with
other people interested in the comics medium.
Conventions are held all over the US (and
internationally) year-round and are attended
by fans, comics dealers, artist and writers,
and publishers alike. For information about
upcoming comic conventions that DC, Vertigo
and WildStorm staff and talent will be attending,
check out our Conventions
and Events section.
Q.
How do DC Comics, Vertigo and WildStorm fit
in to all of this?
A. DC Comics is one of the oldest comics publishers
in the US and collectively, with Vertigo and
WildStorm, is one of the largest and most
diverse companies publishing comics and comics-related
products today. For more information about
DC, Vertigo and WildStorm, please check out
the following pages:
About
DC Comics
About
Vertigo
About
WildStorm
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