by Luke | Aug 21, 2026 | monthly roundup
Australia’s comics scene continues to ask big questions and showcase bold new work. This month, we explore a deceptively simple challenge: is there such a thing as the great Australian graphic novel? We also dive into John Carpenter’s Cathedral, a comics...
by Luke | Jul 24, 2026 | monthly roundup
One of the biggest events in pop culture San Diego Comic-Con 2026 ramps up. Sure to see numerous big announcements from all the small to major players. Meanwhile the comics world is mourning the loss of influential writer Gerry Conway, whose work on Spider-Man, The...
by iurgi | Jul 10, 2026 | adult books, collections, junior books, notable australian graphic novels, ozlibcomix, YA books
The ALIA Graphic group with the support of library staff from all over Australia, who volunteered for the judging panel, recently announced the Notable Australian Graphic Novels of 2025. Three titles for each category (Junior, Young Adult and Adult) that represent the...
by Luke | Jun 26, 2026 | monthly roundup
As we reach the midpoint of 2026, we reflect on the lives and work of the late graphic novelist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi, best known for Persepolis, and American cartoonist Nicole Hollander, creator of the long-running feminist comic strip Sylvia. Pride Month...
by Luke | May 22, 2026 | monthly roundup
From massive industry shakeups and bittersweet farewells to a historic wave of award wins, there is an absolute mountain of news to dive into this month. We say a sombre farewell to two titans of the medium: legendary writer Gerry Conway and influential manga pioneer...
