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May 22, 2019

Meet The 17-Year-Old Arlington Cartoonist Who Just Got A Shoutout From Lin-Manuel Miranda

Cole Goco’s “Billy the Pop” comics just earned him a prize from Wesleyan University.

Oct 24, 2017

This Digital Anthology Draws Out D.C. History In Comic Form

“There are so many unique stories about Washington that most people don’t know about.”

Jun 19, 2017

Photos: ‘Awesome Con’ Is An Alternate Universe Heaven For All Geeks

The sprawling event helped you forget about the real world, if only for a moment,

Jun 15, 2017

‘Batman’ Artist Greg Capullo Celebrates His Second Act At Awesome Con

One of the biggest artists in mainstream comics is making a rare appearance this weekend.

Mar 24, 2017

Local Comic Artists Strike Back In The War On Facts

These projects are as educational as they are entertaining.

Sep 14, 2016

The New Wave of Spanish Cartoonists Swings Through The District

The comics industry in Spain is not so different from the current state of American independent comics.

Sep 10, 2013

Page and Perspective: Graphic Novels Galore

Politics and Prose has announced a five-part graphic novel lineup starting this week that will run through the beginning of November.

Apr 24, 2013

Page and Perspective: A Thoughtful Discussion on Comic Books

Graphic novels aren’t often taken seriously, but tomorrow Politics and Prose is inviting four graphic novelists to discuss their craft.

Aug 22, 2012

District Comics Tells Unconventional Stories Using Unconventional Means

History isn’t for everyone, but the vibrant comics in “District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, D.C.” bring parts of the city’s past to life.

Jan 11, 2012

Citing Budget Reasons, City Paper Drops Comic Strips

Due to a tight budget, City Paper dumped its comics page at the end of 2011, just nine months after bringing it back after a long hiatus.

 
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