I wrapped up the highlights and lowlights of the year in comics industry news today at @icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...

Some of the best graphic novels of 2025 by less well known creators - a different approach to this year's list on Forbes. @abramscomicarts.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social @dandq.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

For this year's graphic novel list, rather than try to choose a "Best of 2025," I'm spotlighting great work that might have flown under the radar. www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Wow, #Seahawks new unis look bad on TV. Better than lime green I guess, but not by much. Helmets are nice though.

Hey @futurism.com your story "Liberals are Falling for Extremely Obvious AI Deepfakes" has a typo in the 2nd-to-last pp where the writer says "Democrat party primary." Democratic Party is correct. "Democrat party" is what MAGA people say.

Webtoon announces new programs, resources and residency opportunities to support creators for 2026, in a move to accelerate development of new IPs and built the ecosystem, my latest @forbes.com #webtoon www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

So… we’re just pirates now, straight up?

Anyone else not seeing images in their Bluesky feed (browser based)? I've tried disabling plugins, changing browsers, turning off VPN, etc. Just started happening, not sure what's causing it.

ALERT: Accurate history classes have been cancelled because learning about mistakes from the past might hurt the feelings of the people currently repeating them.

Why DC and its extensive IP library could be an important component in the Netflix deal to acquire Warner Bros - my latest at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Interesting story on MAGA's growing opposition to AI. I guess when you build a political movement based on fear, sometimes those fears will be justified. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

Looking for the perfect gift for the pop culture fan in your life? Check out the 2025 Gifts for Geeks list up now on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

More from my conversation with @kodansha.us CEO Alvin Lu, talking about #manga market trends, competition with webtoons, expanding the digital market, and dealing with piracy, today on @icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...

I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.

Dark days call for Dark Knights! Here's a rundown on the current crop of animated Batmen patrolling the airwaves and streaming services from @warneranimation.bsky.social #Batman #Bafam #AztecBatman #Batwheels www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Steve Bissette’s lost 90s classic Tyrant is coming back in a deluxe edition from new imprint Lighthouse Press. My latest at @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...

So, this is happening. Please check it out. Been looking forward to this chat for a while!

One of the most illuminating and encouraging things about MTG’s face turn is that she’s acting like a politician who expects to face voters in a fair election in 2026.

Publisher/CEO of @kodansha.us on how manga is expanding into new markets, new formats and new audiences to build on its decades-long dominance as a graphic storytelling style, today at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

It was a big week for digital comics with announcements from @neonichiban.bsky.social @sweetshop.app and @inkypencomics.bsky.social How this new round of competition is different from the original digital revolution, today on @icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...

Political analysts and observers denounced a deal that some Democrats are reportedly supporting to end the government shutdown ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Genuinely curious: does anyone, anywhere think AI bots participating in social media is any kind of value add?

Just this once, could we fall back a year instead of an hour?

The Concept Art Association Awards at #LightBoxExpo recognized some of the best visual storytelling in the media and gaming business from the last year, including some of the most visually spectacular hits of 2024-25. Story at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Heading down to #LightBoxExpo today, doing panels tomorrow on storytelling and character design (sponsored by @xppenofficial.bsky.social ) and on creator entrepreneurship with @webtoon both on Friday. Love this show, hope to meet lots of cool creators!

The specter of AI hangs over the commercial art world like a cheap Halloween decoration, but that's not dampening festivities at the commercial art show #LightBoxExpo taking place next week in Pasadena. Story on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

NYCC has been trying to run a must-attend event for industry professionals inside a massive mega fan convention for the past few years. Did they hit the mark in 2025? My fresh-off-the-plane take today at @icv2.com #NYCC icv2.com/articles/col...

That was the Kama Sutra of baseball games.

Last of my NYCC panels today: “Creator Owned Comics: Myths and Realities,” with Amy Chu, Liam Sharp, Gamal Hennessy and Leanne Krecic room 1C03 at 2:15!

It’s about to go down, at @ivc2 Insider Talks #NYCC 5:30 pm

Today at #NYCC, we’ll be breaking some news at the @Webtoon Future of Digital Comics - Universes in Your Pocket panel at 2pm, room 409 when @Marvel president Dan Buckley joins Webtoon and industry luminaries. You’ll want to see this one.

New York Comic Con starts today! Looking for me? Here’s where I’ll be:

Thursday at #NYCC I'll be doing a one-on-one with Todd McFarlane on his business career and the rise of branded creators in comics as part of the @icv2.com Insider Talks, along with Milton Griepp and @comixace.bsky.social Thx @imagecomics.com Here's a teaser: icv2.com/articles/col...

Curious how (and why) one of the most engaging and immersive events in the world, @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social is using tech to further pump engagement aimmersion in the digital domain? I talk to #NYCC showrunner Kristina Rogers and Komo CEO Joel Steel today at Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

NYCC News: Harvey Award Hall of Fame inductees announced, a good mix of fan-favorites and industry pioneers, story at @forbes.com #NYCC www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

After months of relative calm, my phone is suddenly blowing up again with sweaty, desperate, alarming texts claiming to be from Dem-aligned groups. THIS IS NOT OK. I get the party needs money, but selling my info to every campaign opens the door for scammers and spammers. Opt-in only, please!!!!

Another day, another big announcement in the digital comics space: today, Marvel partners with @globalcomix.com EXCLUSIVE at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

I spoke to award-winning cartoonist @cashbrowns.bsky.social about her upcoming Adventure Time special for Oni Press, taking over the Nancy strip, her graphic novel-in-progress for @dandq.bsky.social, Godzilla and more, today on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Paramount/CBS: all this and more could be yours if you grow a pair and uncancel @colbertlateshow.bsky.social !

This exactly. AI is the technology of a civilization in decline

Ok, sure, it’s socialism, but it’s National Socialism, which is way better, amirite?

The fact that the country is burning down to the foundations but Democrats want to make their stand on keeping healthcare prices affordable is maximum Democrat. Please, folks, there is no award for having the best healthcare in an autocracy.

There's been a barrage of shots fired in the red hot digital comics space lately, including this exclusive BREAKING NEWS that @idwpublishing.com is distributing through @dstlry.bsky.social 's @neonichiban.bsky.social platform. My thoughts on where it's going today @icv2.com icv2.com/articles/new...

Tough times in the art market? HAH! Conan the Barbarian laughs at your decadent "art market trends" as Frazetta masterpiece hammers for eight figures in recent Heritage auction, thx @liamsharp.bsky.social @frazettagirls.bsky.social story on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Disney must be frantically rewriting the plot of the new Avengers movie to make clear that Doctor Doom, the murderous dictator who rules with an iron fist, is actually the good guy, while the wisecracking Avengers are completely out of line for challenging his authority.

Turns out last month's Disney/Webtoon announcement was just the warmup for a major new partnership announced between the two companies to build a new digital comics platform. Details at @forbes #Webtoon #Marvel #comics www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Fan Conventions are toughening up their policies on the sale of AI-derived artwork on the show floors as exhibitor at Dragon Con was evicted by police. Story at @forbes, thx @josevillarrubia.bsky.social and @monkeyminion.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

Screamin’ Jay Hawkins as the hotel clerk in Mystery Train. Also Nick Cave performing in Wings of Desire.

The organizers of Seattle's #Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival taking place Labor Day weekend have bigger ambitions than just putting great music on stage. How the festival is growing with the addition of a year-round art space and more, today on @forbes.com #Seattle www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...

A behind-the-scenes look at Marvel's new animated Black Panther spinoff 'Eyes of Wakanda' with writer @marcbernardin.bsky.social today on @forbes.com #Wakandaforever #MCU #Marvel #Blackpanther www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...