Tag: Comics / Cartoons

Dr. Batman: First doctorate in comics goes to Michael Uslan

Michael Uslan, originator and executive producer of the Batman film franchise since 1989His memoir is titled The Boy Who Loved Batman and since 1989 (think Michael Keaton and Tim Burton) he has been at the helm of the incredibly popular (close to $2 billion at the box office) Batman film franchise.“One of my life’s goals is to make the world aware that comics are an indigenous American art form, as legitimate as jazz,” says UslanOn Oct. 10 he will be rewarded for his efforts and receive the world’s first fine arts doctorate in comic books. He will receive his PhD....

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Some book love from Inkygirl

'Inkygirl: An illustrated guide for those who write and draw for young people' is the home for the comics and literary-themed illustrations of Debbie Ridpath Ohi.Though mostly packed with comics and illustrations for the writer set there are many that cater to the bibliophile. From the spineless library crook above to the relationship ruined by a damaged book below Ohi cleverly illuminates some of the quirkier elements of book love.Ohi's first book of illustrations, I'M BORED by Michael Ian Black, was recently published by Simon & Schuster Books For Young ReadersSo much more over at Inkygirl

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