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2021 has been a monumental year for GlobalComix. We've expanded the library of books available by bringing on thousands of new releases and over 150,000 pages, with 10,000+ new books arriving in 2022. With all of these great stories now available to read, we knew it was time to add more options for fans, new and veteran alike, to access them and support the community of creatives that bring these titles to life.

That's why today we are excited to announce a new yearly subscription option for GlobalComix Gold. To celebrate, we are offering it at a specially discounted holiday price of $24.99 (down from $89.99). That’s 70% off! 

Subscribing to GlobalComix Gold...

What ARE Margins, Bleeds and Trims?

Simply put, the trim is the line where the comic or manga paper will be cut. The Margin is the area inside of the trim line that will remain and the bleed is the area outside of the trim, specifically the area that gets cut off.

Working digitally, do we even need to worry about these margins anymore?

Whether you are printing or not, you should know these areas and it is in your best interest to use them should you ever decide to print your digital comic or manga. Traditional artists can use these as well! A lot of Blue Line Paper made for comics and manga contain these margins by default, so even if you are a traditional artist, this article...

Welcome to our new Community Series: Creator Tips and Tricks!!

ArtCrumbs here! I've got a great new series for you!

In this series we'll provide you with advice on how to grow, level up, and get new skills as a creator. These tips and tricks don't just apply to GlobalComix, these are the nitty gritty, the real work, the meat of what we do. We create and any way that we can improve that process is going to be a game changer!

Think you can't improve? You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great!

In our first installment of the Creator Tips series, we are going to cover the Story feature in Clip Studio. I have spent time...

A core part of our vision for digital comics is to make the creation, publishing and promotion processes simple and easier than ever for creators of all sizes -- from individuals, to teams and studios. Part of that is our streamlined publishing and education about how to market and grow your comics business. Another component is about building the perfect team to take your comic from an idea to reality.

That's why we're excited to formally unveil the Talent Marketplace -- a resource for all types of creators. In its simplest definition, you can think of the Talent Marketplace as a place to advertise that you're looking for work, or that you're building out a...

Paul Cornell has had an illustrious career writing for television, film, comics and authoring a number of novels. You might recognize his name from Doctor Who, Action Comics or Wolverine. One of his most recent works is The Modern Frankenstein, published through Heavy Metal's Magma Comix imprint. Get the recently-released trade edition of The Modern Frankenstein just in time for Halloween, and keep it safe by reading it on GlobalComix.

With Paul's recent work in horror with The Modern Frankenstein, we felt it was a great opportunity to find out what some of his favorite horror comics of all time are. For the list of five of his favorites, I turn the rest of the article over...

Outland Entertainment is a well-known name within the entertainment industry. While they started out as a creative services firm in 2008, it didn’t take them long to realize that there was another calling for the Kansas City, MO publisher -- the creation of their own worlds through rich storytelling.

Since 2014, Outland Entertainment has shared their worlds through books and games, and they expanded their catalogue in 2017 by acquiring Ragnarok Publications. With a veritable treasure trove of creativity in tow, Outland Entertainment now publish their work as comics, graphic novels, games and fiction.

"Outland Entertainment is always looking for new and...

Frank Forte is an accomplished designer, storyboard artist and comic book artist whose credits include Lovecraft Country, Heavy Metal Magazine, Bob’s Burgers and more. Influenced by classic cartoons and comic books, Frank’s work is an assemblage of inspiration from what he grew up watching on TV and reading in comic books.

Frank is also the publisher of Asylum Press, which produces premium comic books and graphic novels within the horror, science fiction, and action genres. Featuring original, character-driven stories and cinematic artwork by top creators and new talent, Asylum appeals to an audience that might not normally buy traditional comic books.

Over the last...

With Halloween right around the corner, we thought we'd take the opportunity to offer you some delightful treats from the crowdfunding community. From horror to the humorous, sci-fi to the superheroic these comics promise to deliver something sweet. Check them out and add them to your goodie bag! 

Outrage

From the co-creator of Marvel’s Deadpool and the artist of the best-selling Batman/Fortnite comes Outrage! Outrage is the story of a mysterious individual who can navigate the Internet and physically manifest at the source of the vile bile that spews throughout social media. The Outrage Volume 1 Graphic Novel collects the entire 26 chapter run of the...

Halloween brings with it a slew of supernatural stories of suspense, terror and horror. For over two decades, Joe Harris has been bringing monstrosities to life with his work on films like Darkness Falls for Sony Pictures, Suneater for Heavy Metal with Dylan Sprouse, and X-Files for IDW. Now he’s teaming up with the German heavy metal band Helloween for “Seekers of the Seven Keys” — a new comic from Incendium that promises to deliver plenty of thrills of its own. 
 
GLOBALCOMIX: Judging by the cover art, Helloween’s “Seekers of the Seven Keys” feels like an outrageous celebration of fantasy, humor, and mad science. How did you end up...

We're celebrating Halloween a little early at GlobalComix this week with a list of ten horrifying, horror comics you must read now. From werewolves to swamp creatures to other things that go bump in the night, we’ve got you more than prepared for the spooky season.

Intrusion

After being cast out of Canada, the Laguerre family is trying to build a new life in a "cursed" Louisiana swamp in 1766. They fight to defend their homestead... even if that puts them on a collision course with a creature that dwells in the bayou. From creators Ethan Sacks and Marco Lorenzana, you can experience the story through the eyes of both the human and the...

At GlobalComix, we believe that anyone, no matter where they live in the world, should be able to easily access and enjoy comics created anywhere in the world. That’s why we’re excited to announce that Humanoids have made their comics catalog available to read on GlobalComix.

Humanoids has been a renowned name in the industry for more than 45 years, starting in the early 1970s under the name Les Humanoïdes Associés. It was a time of artistic revolution around the world, and the young team at Humanoids thought no different -- they were determined to push the limits of their art and take comics to an entirely new level.

“Innovation has always been at...

The Romero name has become synonymous with the horror genre; George A. Romero, the legendary film director known for Night of the Living Dead and a number of iconic horror movies, is famous for bringing zombies into pop culture and modern monster lore. His son George C. Romero, a prolific horror storyteller, is now exploring the world of Night of the Living Dead further in his Heavy Metal comic book series The Rise, a prologue to the film which is currently being published in monthly issues of Heavy Metal Magazine.

We're excited to kick off a weekly series in October called Frightful Friday with a guest post by George C. Romero, the renowned horror author, filmmaker and...

After last year's fully virtual event, New York Comic Con is returning to in-person programming and a full roster of outstanding creative talents. Headed to the show this year? Here are 10 Creators You Must See At NYCC 2021! 

Jamal Igle

One of the exceptionally talented creators behind Resilience, Jamal’s detailed pencils have graced books as varied as The Narrative of the life of Frederick Douglas, the all ages action miniseries "Race Against Time" as well as mainstream hits such as G.I.Joe, Iron Man, Spider-Man and Green Lantern. Jamal has served as the series artist for Firestorm the Nuclear Man, Nightwing and...

For nearly 20 years now, Arcana Comics has been well-established as a successful entertainment company. They’ve built one of the largest libraries of graphic novels in the world, featuring more than 5,000 characters transcending gender, age, and cultural and geographical boundaries.

Their vivid stories lend themselves to rereading and experiences via other media, and it shows in the recent announcement of their title Corrective Measures being adapted to film for the streaming service Tubi starring Bruce Willis. This is part of Arcana’s initiative to bring their stories to new audiences through Arcana Studio, an arm of the publisher that works in animation to...

From horror to sci-fi, indie comics cover a wide range of genres and themes. One of the genres that is often overlooked is the pantheon of indie superheroes. For decades, comic creators have been putting out some of the best, dynamic superheroes comics have to offer. Here’s a list of ten indie superhero comics that we think you should be reading right now - many of which you can read on this site!

Cyber Force

In a modern world where humanity is defined by the technology it creates, a terrorist strikes at the heart of human progress. One of the few survivors, a man named Morgan Stryker, finds himself in the center of a war between man, magic,...

The only thing we love more than reading comics is watching YouTube videos about reading comics! But with literally hundreds of channels on the platform to choose from on the subject, how do you know where to start? 

Here are ten of our favorite comic book-themed YouTube channels, perfect for both the comics aficionado or newbie!

ComicTropes

 

Whether he’s talking about the comic book origins of current Marvel TV series or taking a deep dive into the history of obscure-but-influential Golden Age auteurs, ComicTropes host Chris Piers offers something for everyone. Done in an entertaining and well-researched style, each episode of the channel is...

There may be a few times in your life when you can’t read GlobalComix. We get that. You might be out driving, training for a marathon, swimming at the beach or enjoying the company of friends and family. For all of those times you can’t read GlobalComix in an appropriate venue, we’re here to offer you the next greatest alternative: PODCASTS!

At GlobalComix, we listen to a lot of comics-related podcasts. We love hearing passionate fans talking about the things that really, truly invigorate them. While there are oodles and oodles of comics related podcasts out there, here are five of our absolute favorites:

Super Serious 616

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It's been a bit since we did a crowdfunding roundup, so we thought it was a good time to catch up with projects currently active, as well as those that are coming soon. This feature is going to be a little different than our typical list of comics -- this is all about getting you the info on the crowdfunding projects. Let's get started!

Glamorella's Daughter Issue #3

Literati Press Comics & Novels is back with a new Kickstarter project for issue #3. The project just went live two days ago, and as of publication, they are already making great strides in reaching the funding goal at $876 out of $1500. Glamorella's Daughter...

Saddle up, we're kicking off September features with a selection of comics that will take us on a trip to the wild west. No matter the timeline, these comics are all about outlaw adventures, and you can bet there'll be guns blazing.

Let us know your favorites in the comments, and feel free to share any western comics you enjoy that weren't featured!

Legend of Oz: The Wicked West, 144 pages - Published by Big Dog Ink, (cc/ @crittersdaddy)

Dorothy Gale falls into and Oz you never knew could exist! Ruby spurs and bullets are her only method of protecting herself and getting back home!

Story and Art by Big Dog Ink

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We've had a wave of new comics and manga released this month on GlobalComix, so we wanted to dedicate today's feature to promoting some of them. There are more new comics than we can fit into our feature series, so we recommend checking out all of them by visiting the browse page and selecting the "Updated" tab above the comics list.

Let us know your favorites in the comments, and be sure to get involved in the discussion of each of these new comics with the in-reader comments and reactions!

The Unlucky Ones and the Edge of Nowhere, 36 pages - Published by Nicky Rodriguez, (cc/ @nrodriguez)

Lúcio and Sonia are...

For August's fourth feature, we wanted to focus on some of the spookier comics available to read. We've picked out five great horror series from individual creators and publishers that we haven't featured in the past, just in time for a frighteningly fantastic Friday.

Share your favorite Friday Frights in the comments, and don't forget to hit the like button on any of the comics in this list that you enjoy. That will allow you to get updates on new releases for that series!

Fangs & Foul Play, 14 pages - Published by Headless Gnomes, (cc/ @headlessgnomes)

Richard Bluth, a deserted colonel who left due to his conscience,...

For our latest feature we're branching out from a specific genre and instead focusing on a theme. From a post-apocalyptic gunslinger, to a would-be Egyptian goddess, and the daughter of Earth's greatest defender, all five of these stories feature leading ladies. This is also the first time they've been featured on GlobalComix, so now is a great time to discover something new!

Let us know your favorites in the comments, and don't forget to engage directly with the creator through the in-reader comments and reactions!

Legend of Isis, 1440 pages - Published by TidalWave Productions, (cc/ @ddavis)

Trapped 5,000 years out of time,...

Walt Disney had a simple but elegant quote to describe our fascination with fantastical worlds: "Fantasy and reality often overlap." It's true, too. In many ways, fantasy is often a reflection of our real world, painted in a more adventurous or mystical way. Take for example recently featured The Arcane Cocktail Enthusiast. It's the story of a cocktail bar owner in San Francisco that is also a sorceress.

There are a multitude of ways to create stories based in fantasy worlds, whether it's creating an entirely new universe outside of our own, or keeping it grounded on an alternate Earth. We've picked out five fantasy comics that we haven't...

As a service to both creators and readers, we are dedicated to improving their shared experiences of stories here on GlobalComix. We recently launched the new GlobalComix Reader V3, and we have now further expanded the reader's offering for how viewers can interact with both creators and each other.
 

Introducing Reactions

Reactions are a set of emoji comments that you as a reader can post in response to each release. There's a mix between positive, neutral, and negative reactions, and you can select as many as you would like. Reactions are a simple way of communicating your thoughts without typing out lots of text to explain. Reactions will also help us learn...

We wanted to kick the August features off with another look at our recently updated popularity algorithm to highlight some of the most popular stories on GlobalComix. Last time we took a look at the most popular comics over the past year, but we felt that something shorter would allow for the freshest of popular stories to surface.

For today's feature, we're looking at the most popular comics over the past 7 days. You can see the full list, sorted by popularity, here. Let's take a look at the top 5, and don't forget to join in the discussion for any of these comics with the in-reader comments and reactions!

1. Salvagers, 222 pages - ...