Comics and Graphic Novels

When boys write their own comics, they are bound to be full of fart jokes, stinky-eyed butt dragons and lots of crazy superpowers. 

Wondering what to read next? This month's best books include the latest from literary giant Ian McEwan and Buckeye, a multigenerational family saga set in America's Midwest.

As new audiences watch superheroes, what kind of characters do they want to see?  Two Australian comic writers would love to see their First Nations heroes hit the big screen.

No movie franchise has repeatedly crashed and burned quite like Marvel's Fantastic Four. So why is another film coming out?

The 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' books have sold 300 million copies and delivered a movie franchise. Author and illustrator Jeff Kinney talks with News Breakfast about why he thinks his books have been so successful.

Director Jake Schreier bring his indie film chops to the MCU and delivers a fresh take on the superhero genre that's able to be a crowd-pleaser and explore darker themes in equal measure.

Watchmen creator Alan Moore's new novel blends magic with history in a "delirious" ride through an alternate-reality London.

The story of the state's oldest colonial shipwreck is being re-imagined in a museum exhibit that allows history buffs to see it through the eyes of divers, as well as visitors on board while it was still intact in 1837.

From high school sketchers to publishing success stories, these Indigenous graphic artists are preparing to launch the second series of their comic books, and say the whole experience feels "surreal".

A copy of Batman #1 also fetched $60,000, more than five times its starting price.

Artist Celeste Mountjoy, aka Filthyratbag, processes her break-up through the power of art on the premiere episode of ABC TV's new arts show, The Art Of…

There has been a resurgence in demand for trading game cards like Pokémon, highlighted by rapper and singer Post Malone's recent purchase of one worth $3.5 million.

The Fantastic Four franchise has met with some speed bumps in the past. But it's back, with Marvel announcing who will star in the new film due out in July 2025.

It's not a skull cave, but rather a suburban home in Bundaberg, where comic book hero The Phantom comes to life. Illustrator Shane Foley takes you into his world.

While Batman fought the Joker, the X-Men were fighting prejudice. And while they've haven't always done it perfectly, fans say X-Men comics have been a place "where anyone can see themselves".

An Australian author is hoping to take the likes of Marvel and DC with a new superhero universe telling the stories on First Nations people.

Earlier this month, a key commentator said the issue of women writers "not being taken seriously in this country" was "solved", and credited the Stella Prize. But Stella’s co-CEO disagrees.

Nicolas Rothwell has won the Prime Minister's Literary Award for fiction, beating out strong contenders in Hannah Kent and Tony Birch.

James Gunn and Peter Safran have been appointed as co-chairmen and CEOs of the newly formed DC Studios in an effort to develop a long-term plan for DC Comics heros such as Batman and Superman on the screen.

Spider-Man was initially rejected by Marvel for the very reasons that have made him the comic book powerhouse's greatest character for the past 60 years.