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Hi all, How To Love Comics is a one-person run site that has been helping new readers make sense of comics since 2013. @trevorvanas.bsky.social (and occasional contributors) publish reading recommendations, lists, tips, extensive guides, and reading orders. www.howtolovecomics.com

apnews.comJapanese manga artist Tetsuya Chiba, known for his boxing masterpiece 'Ashita no Joe,' dies at 87Tetsuya Chiba, a legendary Japanese manga artist best known for his boxing series “Ashita no Joe,” or “Fighting for Tomorrow,” has died. He was 87.

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Legendary manga artist Tetsya Chiba has passed away. He was best known for his boxing manga Ashita no Joe, a series that had a major impact in Japan.

howtolovecomics.comAshita no Joe: Fighting For Tomorrow Is Boxing Drama At Its BestIs this classic boxing drama Ashita no Joe worth reading? Spoiler: it sure is.

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Kodansha has started publishing Ashita no Joe in English in the last 12 months in nice editions. Find out all about it:

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Just found an email from an AI agent pitching an article. Landed in spam, where it belongs.

howtolovecomics.comYour Reading Order Guide To Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's Teen Titans Graphic NovelsFind out how to read Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's young adult Teen Titans graphic novels with this handy reading order.

Find out how to read Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo’s young adult Teen Titans graphic novels with this handy reading order.

howtolovecomics.comYour Guide To The Mass Effect Comic BooksWith Mass Effect: Andromeda still months away you might be desperate to scratch that Mass Effect itch. Luckily there are heaps of comics to dive into to immerse yourself in the ME Universe.

It's a real bummer to hear that games studio Bioware is closing down. If you were looking forward to the in-development (and now cancelled) Mass Effect game, then these comics may scratch your itch.

howtolovecomics.comYour Guide To The Dragon Age Comic BooksThere's no better time to revisit the world of Thedas than with the Dragon Age comic books. Find out all about them in this easy to use guide.

if you were more into Dragon Age, there are comics for you too.

Also, it really sucks to hear that people are losing their jobs - especially with how Bioware was managed over the last decade. Hopefully, they can land on their feet quickly.

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howtolovecomics.comThe 59 Best Horror Comics You Should ReadDiscover the 59 best horror comics this spooky season. This list covers a broad range of horror sub-genres for plenty of frightening reads.

Lots of awesome stuff features in this list from all over the comics world - direct market, literary, manga, webcomics and more. Also, heaps of different kinds of horror for whatever your taste may be.

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59 of the best horror comics for those looking for a haunting read this Halloween.

howtolovecomics.comThe 59 Best Horror Comics You Should ReadDiscover the 59 best horror comics this spooky season. This list covers a broad range of horror sub-genres for plenty of frightening reads.

59 of the best horror comics for those looking for a haunting read this Halloween.

howtolovecomics.comHow To Read The Punisher: Showdowns One-Shot [Guide]Frank Castle collides with other Marvel heroes in Punisher Showdowns, a series of oversized one-shots.

Frank Castle collides with other Marvel heroes in a series of oversized one-shots.

Comics are pretty cool, okay?

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howtolovecomics.comThe 59 Best Horror Comics You Should ReadDiscover the 59 best horror comics this spooky season. This list covers a broad range of horror sub-genres for plenty of frightening reads.

October is spooky season - a chance to read plenty of horror comics.

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howtolovecomics.comHow To Start Reading Usagi Yojimbo [Guide + Reading Order]This guide will help get you started reading Usagi Yojimbo and answer any questions you might have about it along the way.

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Speaking of which, if you're interested in Usagi Yojimbo, I have a guide for that.

howtolovecomics.comYour Guide To The Creepshow Comic BooksThe Creepshow comics are accessible horror anthologies that capture the spirit of the original movie. Find out how to read them.

The Creepshow comics are accessible horror anthologies that capture the spirit of the original movie.

💀 💀 This gentleman's comics are coming to the site very soon. 💀 💀

howtolovecomics.comThe 59 Best Horror Comics You Should ReadDiscover the 59 best horror comics this spooky season. This list covers a broad range of horror sub-genres for plenty of frightening reads.

October is spooky season - a chance to read plenty of horror comics.

howtolovecomics.comHumanoids Announces Métal Hurlant & Daft Punk: The Authorized Special IssueDaft Punk will be immortalised in comic book form through a special Métal Hurlant issue. Found out everything you need to know.

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Daft Punk will be immortalised in comic book form through a special Métal Hurlant issue.

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howtolovecomics.comEverything You Need To Know About Skybound Visions, The New Reader-Friendly Comics LineSkybound has created Skybound Visions, a new line of self-contained comics that are excellent for new readers or those who wants an enjoyable self-contained read.

This looks like a fun initiative! More self-contained stories please.

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📢 @skybound.bsky.social has created Skybound Visions, a new line of self-contained comics that are excellent for new readers or those who want an enjoyable self-contained read.

📢 @skybound.bsky.social has created Skybound Visions, a new line of self-contained comics that are excellent for new readers or those who want an enjoyable self-contained read.

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Ryan North

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Just announced at NYCC: there's going to be a MURDOCH MYSTERIES comic!! I'm writing it, @jasonloo.bsky.social is drawing and colouring, and lettering is by Andrew Thomas. It's a Canadian all-star team and I am really excited to share this with you all! Soon! SOOOON.

comicsbeat.comNYCC '26: Marvel MANGA WOOOOOOWA slate of five titles, currently available to Japanese readers, was previewed during the House of Ideas panel.

Marvel Comics has previewed upcoming manga series that have been developed with Kadokawa at #NYCC.

Marvel SFX are anthology miniseries based on classic comics sound effects. The first one with be Marvel SFX: THWIP. "THWIP" is the iconic sound of Spider-Man's webshooter, as created by letterer Artie Simek in 1966's Amazing Spider-Man #36. #NYCC

First issue is available on 27th January, 2027 and will feature work from Jed MacKay, Stephen Graham Jones, Rainbow Rowell, Lucas Werneck, and Alessandro Cappuccio.

Coming April 2027 is a Amazing Spider-Man/Miles Morales: Spider-Man crossover. Crisis of Faith will see the mentor and protegee come to blows. #NYCC

The next Spider-Verse movie is still a while away. Luckily, Marvel has just announced at #NYCC a new Spider-Punk comic book. Written by Cody Ziglar. Art by Justin Mason. First issue of the ongoing series is out on 20th January, 2027.

A new Spider-Man: Noir comic is coming next year that will introduce a noir version of Venom. #NYCC The first issue will be out on 10th February, 2027.

howtolovecomics.comSpider-Man Noir Reading Order GuideThe Spider-Man Noir reading order has what you need to read the character's comics, whether you're interested in puply solo stories or the Spider-Verse.

The Spider-Man: Noir reading order has been updated with the news of a new Spider-Man: Noir on the way.

Marvel Comics has announced their next comic book event, Hulk War: Infernal Rage. It'll be the culmination of everything Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein have been doing in their Hulk run for the last few year. 📅 Begins in February. More details: www.marvel.com/articles/com...

howtolovecomics.comYour Reading Order Guide To Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein's Hulk Run (a.k.a The Infernal Saga)Find out how to read The Infernal Saga, Phillip Kennedy Johnson and Nic Klein's big horror-infused Hulk run with this reading order.

Need to do some catch-up on Hulk comics before Hulk War: Infernal Rage? Here's a reading order.

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Barbie returns to comics! ✨ Follow Barbie on a time-bending adventure through the eras, in Barbie: Together In Time. Coming next February! Details: https://bit.ly/3TJ2QOV By @benkahncomics.bsky.social, @natalienardozza.bsky.social, @angienessyo.bsky.social and @gofrankgo.bsky.social

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Brian Michael Bendis

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Just announced at nycc! Magneto: end of days. 8 issues. a sprawling epic look at one of the most complex characters in all of comics. I am reuniting with the amazing @andreasorrentino.bsky.social and the unparalleled Dave Stewart As you can see, it’s absolutely gorgeous. More to come!

Brian K Vaughan and Cliff Chiang (Paper Girls) reunite for a new comic called 'Roam'. 50-page debut issue in Feb. All the details: www.ign.com/articles/ima...

howtolovecomics.comDC Next Level: Your Guide To DC's Creator-Driven Jumping-On PointsDC Next Level will see DC Comics publish creator-driven comics using underutilised characters. Find out all about it.

The DC Next Level Guide has been updated! Check out details on recently announced comics, such as: 🦁 Vixen ⚡ Static 🌱 The Swamp Thing: Hallowed Grounds 🔥 Starfire

graphicpolicy.comThe 2026 Harvey Awards Winners are…See all of the winners for the 2026 Harvey Awards presented during New York Comic Con 2026.

Congratulations to all the winners!

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The 2026 Harvey Awards Winners are... #harveyawards #nycc #nycc2026 @harveyawards.bsky.social https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/10/09/the-harvey-awards-announce-its-2026-winners/

Marvel has dropped a mystery teaser. What do you think it could be for?

howtolovecomics.comThe Legend of Korra Graphic Novel Reading Order GuideThis reading order is here to help you make sense of the Legend of Korra graphic novels, with plenty of helpful information along the way.

The Legend of Korra guide has been updated! I've added a new graphic novel trilogy that was announced at #NYCC yesterday.

aiptcomics.comGrant Morrison takes on James Bond in new IDW comic series ‘Sunbreaker’Grant Morrison takes on 007 in James Bond: Sunbreaker, a new six-part comic series from IDW promising deadly new villains, high-tech gadgets, and a bold new direction for the iconic spy.

Grant Morrison is doing a James Bond comic at IDW?! #NYCC “I’ve been a James Bond fan for as long as I can remember and this opportunity to put my own stamp on a British character as iconic as King Arthur, Robin Hood or Sherlock Holmes, was too good to miss.”

aiptcomics.comBlumhouse franchises to become IDW comic seriesThe Purge, M3gan, and Happy Death Day are getting comic book adaptations in 2027.

IDW Publishing has partnered with horror production company Blumhouse for new comics based on their movies. Keep a look out for comics based on The Purge, M3GAN and Happy Death Day.

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I'm looking forward to this! And I hope it means more people will discover Usagi Yojimbo too,

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IDW announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The First Ronin by Stan Sakai (Usagi Yojimbo) and Soo Lee at #NYCC. It's a spiritual prequel set in 1600s Japan, where the Turtles are yokai. More details 👉 www.thewrap.com/culture-life...

howtolovecomics.comTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin Reading Order ChecklistExplore the gritty dystopian future of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin with this handy reading order.

It's been a while since there's been an ongoing Captain Marvel comic. Marvel has fixed that, announcing a new series G. Willow Wilson and Rachel Stott at #NYCC. Launches in May 2027. More details: aiptcomics.com/2026/10/09/g...

The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin reading order guide has been updated too!

Dark Horse Comics has just announced two Dungeons & Dragons comics projects. 1. An ongoing Balder's Gate series. 2. A trio of graphic novellas set in the Dark Sun setting. All the details 👉https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-bg3/

comicsbeat.comNYCC '26: Dark Horse unveils BALDUR'S GATE 3 comic and moreDark Horse's Baldur's Gate 3 comic will begin with a six-part Astarion arc by Alyssa Wong, Vincenzo Carratù, and Elisabetta D’Amico.

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howtolovecomics.comDC's Absolute Universe: Everything You Need To KnowFind out everything you need to know about DC Comics' Absolute Universe that offers alternate takes on their classic characters.

The Absolute Universe guide has been updated with new details - including the just announced Absolute Justice.

Daft Punk will be immortalised in comic book form through a special Métal Hurlant issue.

Marvel will begin to include cover artist credits as part of the barcode box. Credits will be on all their comics from November 18th. Very helpful!

It should be worth mentioning that DC has been doing this for years. Better late than never to do something for readers (and sites like HTLC!).

Marvel will begin to include cover artist credits as part of the barcode box. Credits will be on all their comics from November 18th. Very helpful!