The lost generation of comic books

At NYC ComicCon, reality sinks in that the old-school serials may be in peril. Could tech step in as a hero?

Digital age plays villain, hero in future of comics

reporter's notebook Kids have video games, high-def TV and the Web. Why would they want to pick up a Spider-Man comic book?
February 26, 2007

Photos: The best costumes at NYC ComicCon

At the New York City Comic Convention, Pikachu, Luke Skywalker and Captain America were just a few of the characters roaming the aisles.
February 26, 2007

More than comics at comics convention

reporter's notebook Movies, TV, video games and collectibles are all a testament to comics' legacy--even if they have nothing to do with comics.
February 25, 2007

Photos: Anime's alive at NYC ComicCon

The influence of Japanese culture was everywhere at last weekend's event, from Pikachu to Domo-kun and even Star Trek.
February 26, 2007

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