July '08 Archives

July 30, 2008
We’re blushing over all the nice things Heeb Magazine had to say about Austin Grossman’s Soon I Will Be Invincible, a novel “full of insight into the trials and tribulations of a superhero—ones that are strangely parallel to the human experience.” Check it out in Heeb’s summer issue, on stands now. Then be sure to pick up your own copy of Soon I Will Be Invincible—now out in paperback!…

July 28, 2008
Congratulations to Dan Clowes and Chris Ware! Both were awarded Eisners at San Diego Comic-Con 2008. For more information, check out this article. And, then, of course, be sure to get their books! And, be sure to check your email in the upcoming days. We’ll be sending a full Comic-Con update your way. If you’re not signed up for the e-news yet, sign up here….

July 28, 2008
The release of Bat-Manga! is still a few months away, but buzz is already building. If you missed Chip Kidd’s talk at Comic Con last week, have no fear! You can read some of his thoughts on the project in this interview….

July 21, 2008
Fans of Austin Grossman take note! He’ll be appearing at Comic Con San Diego, ready to discuss his critically acclaimed novel Soon I Will Be Invincible, which is now out in paperback this month. And, if you can’t get enough of Chip Kidd, you’re in luck! He’ll be sharing slides from his newest work, Bat-Manga! The Secret History of Batman in Japan. The talk takes place on Thursday, July 24 at 3:30. For more information, visit the Comic-Con website or check back here for more updates! - guest blogger, E.C….

July 17, 2008
It seems that comics are getting a lot of attention—and acclaim—as serious works these days. Papercuts takes a look at graphic novels and the movies in this review of Marjane Satrapi’s well-loved and steadily growing body of work. Her latest book, Chicken With Plums, is praised for Satrapi’s “warm humanity and compassion, her free-wheeling wit and her sensitivity to insurmountable frustration and unredeemed happiness.” Check out the discussion on Papercuts and find your own copies of The Complete Persepolis, Embroideries, and Chicken With Plums here at Pantheon. Plus, did you notice? Persepolis, the animated film, is now out on DVD!…

July 16, 2008
Pantheon Comics hits the road next week. We’re headed to the bright lights of California for Comic-Con 2008. Get your tickets here….

July 8, 2008
We here at Pantheon know we publish amazing books, and we’re not the only ones. That’s right: Entertainment Weekly has just released their list of the top 100 books published in the past 25 years. And, topping that list? Pantheon, of course! Maus, which Persepolis , which is hailed as “another sign that comics have matured” comes in at #37. Rounding out the list is Jimmy Corrigan, coming in at #54. For the complete list, click here. And, be sure to check out Entertainment Weekly’s list of 25 New Classic Covers. On that list? Why, our very own Chip Kidd and Chris Ware. We couldn’t be prouder!…

July 3, 2008
You’ve heard it here first: in Spring 2009, Pantheon will be publishing a graphic novel by Josh Neufeld. We couldn’t be more excited. Of course, a year is a long time to wait. Luckily, Smith Magazine has been posting installments. Enjoy them! And, keep checking back here for news about the book….

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