From Aquaman to The Walking Dead: 10 things we learned from Comic-Con 2018
The much-anticipated fan convention in San Diego brought with it a host of new footage and info from new movies and returning seasons
The Jonathan Cape/ Observer/ Comica Graphic short story prize 2018 – enter now!
The annual award for emerging cartoonists offers a £1,000 prize and the chance to be published, with previous entrants going on to land book and film deals
Has Stan Lee put his troubles behind him?
The man who created the Marvel universe has spent the past year struggling with illness and in a series of disputes. But things are ‘much better’ now, he says
Batwoman: lesbian superhero gets her own TV show
The show, based on the DC Comics character, will boast the first openly gay lead of a live-action superhero show
Pepe the Frog removed from Daily Stormer after creator makes legal challenge
Matt Furie, whose ‘peaceful frog-dude’ was adopted by extremists, wins copyright action but lawyers describe ‘whack-a-mole’ struggle to eliminate its use
The ex-postie whose paintings are loved by Noel Gallagher and the north
Inspired by a drawing of petrol pump in an issue of Tintin, Pete McKee quit his job to paint. His work is now loved by everyone from Arctic Monkeys to Paul Smith – and even Disney
Stan Lee drops ‘confusing’ $1bn lawsuit against his former company
The comic book creator has terminated a suit against Pow! Entertainment over claims that he was conned into signing over rights to his identity and likeness
Steve Ditko obituary
Artist and co-creator of the Marvel superheroes Spider-Man and Doctor Strange
‘Her tragedy is to look like me’: Jim Broadbent’s graphic novel
What does an Oscar-winning actor do with time on his hands? Team up with cartoonist Dix to tell the story of a vengeful 17th-century peasant
The Strange by Jérôme Ruillier review – a fable of migration
In this graphic novel peopled by animals, the ‘stranges’ grapple with indifference and merciless bureaucracy while politicians rant
Unholy matrimony! Who spoiled Batman’s wedding?
Bat-fans are upset that the New York Times has leaked details of DC’s forthcoming marriage edition, but the paper may not be the villain here
Plus-size superhero Faith to get own movie
Sony and Valiant Comics are teaming up to make the ‘sci-fi-loving geek with telekinetic superpowers’ Hollywood’s first plus-sized superhero
Fun Home review – Bechdel memoir takes stage musical in new directions
This adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s graphic novel is a beautifully performed mix of memory-play and strip-cartoon
Carnet de Voyage by Craig Thompson – review
This updated version of a comic book classic beautifully captures the emotional topsy-turvy of travelling alone
Is Steve Trevor’s return in Wonder Woman 2 just another absurd resurrection?
From Batman to Superman, you can’t keep a superhero dead for long. Now, Wonder Woman 1984 will have to do some explaining