Comics is a term used in the publishing industry, and in general usage, to refer to graphic novel scenes, such as sequential storytelling, as in comic books, comic strips, graphic novels, and a section often found in Sunday newspapers.
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Since the 1980s, publishers of mostly superhero comics, including "The Femforce." Golden Age reprints, Westerns, DVDs and more; site includes on-line store.
http://www.accomics.com/
Small-press publisher. "Home of Monsterman, The Messenger, Uncle Slam and Fire Dog, and other fantastic characters." Information on titles, characters, and creators.
http://www.actionplanet.com/
Publishers of original graphic novels. Site has notes on individual titles, with cover art.
http://www.ait-planetlar.com/
"Publisher of cool comic books & graphic novels." Information on artists and current titles, news, and a forum.
http://www.indyworld.com/altcomics/
Offers independent comic books and promotions of same.
http://americanmule.com/
Publishers of the well-known 'Archie' comics series and related titles. Site includes free comics, downloads, information, games and more.
http://www.archiecomics.com/
Asylum Horrors is a quarterly publication full of gruesome tales and other horror stories. The Press's publications including Chicken Soup for Satan, the Cletus and Floyd Show, Lenny the Band and Insidious Tales. The website also has horror themed comic art.
http://www.asylumpress.com
Horror and action comics publisher. Features comic books, upcoming releases, art galleries, animation, notes on artists, online store, and more.
http://www.asylumpress.com/
Creator-owned line of comic books. Information on various publications; images.
http://www.avaloncomics.com/
"Avatar Press is a leading independent company which publishes a wide variety of comic books." Information on current and upcoming titles, and their creators. Includes gallery.
http://www.avatarpress.net/
BenchComics.com is a comics publishing company offering 3D Animation, flash/shockwave animation, internet comic books, and more.
http://www.benchcomics.com/
Publishes fiction, nonfiction, and comic books, specialising in manga.
http://www.blastbooks.com/
Comic book publisher. Founded by the directors of the 'The Matrix' trilogy, Larry and Andy Wachowski.
http://www.burlymanentertainment.com/
Small, indpendent press. Elaborate site offers previews and more.
http://www.candlelightpress.com/
"The online home of Elvira, Deadbeats and Soulsearchers & Co." News on comics and comic-related events.
http://www.claypoolcomics.com/
Publisher for a variety of comic series ranging from Scary Godmother, Banzai Girl, Dogwithc, Gothic, and more.
http://www.cosmictherapy.com/
Dark Horse Comics is purportedly the third largest comic-book publisher in the U.S. Offers a diverse line of comic books, including 'Hellboy' and 'Star Wars.' Offers company information, upcoming comic info, news, and reviews. Includes resources tailored for use by retailers, businesses, and librarians.
http://www.darkhorse.com/
Publishers of "Reid Fleming, World's Toughest Milkman," and other comic books by David Boswell.
http://www.reidfleming.com/
Small press comics publisher. Reviews, news, information on 'Small Press Idol' contest, on-line store and forums.
http://www.dimestoreproductions.com/
Publishers of respected independent comics. Information on artists and their respective works, news and previews, an online store, more.
http://www.drawnandquarterly.com/
Publishers of quality comics offers information on artists, current and upcoming titles, free catalogue, and on-line store.
http://www.fantagraphics.com/
Publishers of comics about scientists. Extensive information on titles, including excerpts and links to reviews.
http://www.gt-labs.com/
Information on various graphic novel titles and artists from DiD Publishing Inc.
http://www.graphic-novels.com/
"An array of fantastic images and concepts from illustrator/publisher Charles Vess and his collaborators." Traditional ballads rendered into comics, and more.
http://www.greenmanpress.com/
Produces Tandra mature-themed comics. "Tandra is character driven sci-fi biased heroic fantasy adventure set in an alternate universe."
http://www.tandra.com/
"The Heroic Publishing home page presents the online comic book adventures of Flare, the League of Champions, and other Heroic characters." Superhero comics galore; links to forums and information on titles and characters.
http://www.heroicpub.com/
"Bringing you the best that Europe and the world has to offer!" Publisher of books, comics and trade paperbacks, specializing in science-fiction and heroic fantasy stories.
http://www.humanoids.com/
Publishers of Deity and Weasel Guy. A "company of young artists and writers who have joined together to create a new line of products for a variety of media."
http://www.hyperwerks.com/
Comics and graphic novels publisher formed in 1992 by seven of Marvel Comics' best-selling artists. News, previews, store, blog, and links.
http://www.imagecomics.com/
Established publishers of underground comic books, and distributor of "all sorts of weird 'n' wonderful subversive literature, graphic novels, tattoo and art books." Catalogues and on-line store.
http://www.lastgasp.com/
Publishers of 'Tintin' and other renowned European comics. Catalogue, multimedia offerings, news and newsletters. En Français.
http://www.lombard.be/
San Francisco publisher offering cutting edge fiction, poetry, and comix. Notable titles include 'The K Chronicles.'
http://www.manicdpress.com/
Graphic novel publisher. European and American titles; genres range from humour to mystery to fairy tales and more. Store, and information for retailers and libraries.
http://www.nbmpub.com/
"Fun, intelligent super hero comics" from "the premiere independent comic book publisher online." News, reviews, forums, on-line store.
http://www.niftycomics.com/
Small-press publishers of a variety of comics and graphic novels. Site includes notes on titles and creators.
http://www.onipress.com/
Publishers of original comic book material, including interactive titles like the Tales of Captain Claybeard, The Mallway and Fishworld.
http://www.orbitcomics.com/
Full-line publisher, distributor, and retailer of classic American newspaper strips including Flash Gordon, Mandrake, The Phantom, Prince Valiant, Rip Kirby, and more.
http://www.pacificcomics.com/
"Boutique" publisher of quality comics and children's books. Store, news, downloads and galleries.
http://www.pfpress.com/
Blog-style site from a publisher of comic strip anthologies and humorous books. Interviews, news, new releases, and general commentary.
http://plan9publishing.com/
Publisher of genre comics -- "alternative genres as Funny Animals, Manga, Adult and Art Books." Company information, previews, webcomics, and store.
http://www.radiocomix.com/
Home of The Freak Brothers Factory Store. Information on titles, movie, adult and underground comix fan links.
http://www.ripoffpress.com/
Association of freelance artists and designers who publish comic books and web pages.
http://www.sabresedge.com/
A "privately owned and operated small press publisher creating and marketing a range of graphic arts and fiction publications, with a focus on animals both real and imagined." News, title information, and catalogue.
http://www.sofawolf.com/
Small-press publishing house run by cartoonist Karl Wills. Also produces web-based animated shorts.
http://www.comicbookfactory.net/
"Leading the manga revolution." Manga publisher. Store and on-line comics, plus news, reviews, columns, and blogs about manga, anime, and games.
http://www.tokyopop.com/
Comics publishers, since 1992. "Official interactive site for Top Cow Comics with the episodic Cyberforce experience and a comic book catalog."
http://www.topcow.com/
Publishers of contemporary graphic novels and comics. Information on creators, titles; catalog, and blog.
http://www.topshelfcomix.com/
Titles include Dirtbag, X-Flies, Spawnfeld and more. Features the oldest comics news and rumor column on the Internet, Ramblings '98.
http://www.twistandshoutcomics.com/
Christian comics dealing with human struggles and the spiritual realm.
http://www.visionlandcomics.com/
"One of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content." News, products, downloads, more. Not to be confused with the British comic 'Viz.'
http://www.viz.com/
Distributor and publisher of comic books and punk zines. Includes an annotated list of relevant web links.
http://www.wowcool.com/
