Thor: The Dark World – first look review
Hiddleston and Hemsworth’s impressive collective charisma rescues this followup to Thor, but the film is missing Kenneth Branagh’s directorial delicacy of touch, writes Ben Child
Neil Gaiman and Dave McKean: how we made The Sandman
Writer Neil Gaiman and artist Dave McKean recall the reinvention of a DC character who went on to outsell Batman and Superman and reinvigorate the comics industry
Comic and graphic novel stars take over Kendal for new festival showcase
Lakes International comic art festival eschews superhero model to give women writers and artists equal billing, writes Laura Sneddon
The Encyclopedia of Early Earth by Isabel Greenberg – review
Isabel Greenberg's icebound debut graphic novel already feels like a classic, writes Rachel Cooke
New York Comic Con 2013: Felicia Day’s guide to what to see
The Geek & Sundry superstar discusses why she is also attending the New York convention as a fan
Rurouni Kenshin – review
Behind the J-poppy storylines of this cartoonish samurai blockbuster gleams a well-shot swordplay spectacular, writes Chris Michael
Anorexia: ‘It affected everyone in the family’
Katie Green's teens were blighted by anorexia. Now 30, she has written a graphic novel, hoping it will help others to understand the condition. Joanna Moorhead meets her
Should fans’ pick Loki get Thor: The Dark World spinoff?
Ben Child: Even the Star Wars prequels gave us a good Anakin Skywalker. The development of a truly supervillain-centred film would turn Hollywood tradition on its head
The top 10 geek heroes
Andrew Harrison: From computer visionary Steve Jobs to queen of the Victoria sponge Mary Berry, the most influential modern nerds
How Marvel’s superheroes found the magic to make us all true believers
Incredible advances in special effects have enabled characters such as Spider-Man and Thor to captivate cinema audiences
Kick-Ass 3 will be final instalment in series, says creator
Mark Millar, who has almost finished book for third film, urges producers to move quickly before stars become too old
Who is the greatest comic book character?
Spider-man, Dennis the Menace or Wonder woman? Who do you think is the greatest comic book character?
Anders Nilsen: drawing through grief
When his girlfriend died, cartoonist Anders Nilsen poured his pain into his art. He talks to Emma Brockes about heartbreak and humour and his latest book The End
Live webchat: Chris Ware
The graphic novelist joined us for a live webchat. Read the questions and answers, here