Rob Salkowitz
@robsalk.bsky.social
Author, educator, consultant, Eisner Award nominated writer and sayer of things about comics and pop culture, Senior Media/Entertainment contributor for Forbes
It was a big week for digital comics with announcements from @neonichiban.bsky.social @sweetshop.app and @inkypencomics.bsky.social How this new round of competition is different from the original digital revolution, today on @icv2.com
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Digital Comics Arms Race Escalates with New Announcements from Neon Ichiban, Inkypen, Sweet Shop
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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November 11, 2025 at 5:45 PM
It was a big week for digital comics with announcements from @neonichiban.bsky.social @sweetshop.app and @inkypencomics.bsky.social How this new round of competition is different from the original digital revolution, today on @icv2.com
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Political analysts and observers denounced a deal that some Democrats are reportedly supporting to end the government shutdown ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
'Don't let this all be for nothing': Observers blast reported government shutdown deal
Political analysts and observers denounced a deal that some Democrats are reportedly supporting to end the government shutdown ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. On Sunday, Axios reported that up to 10 Democrats are in favor of passing several short-term funding measures to keep the government open ...
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November 10, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Political analysts and observers denounced a deal that some Democrats are reportedly supporting to end the government shutdown ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday.
Genuinely curious: does anyone, anywhere think AI bots participating in social media is any kind of value add?
November 7, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Genuinely curious: does anyone, anywhere think AI bots participating in social media is any kind of value add?
Just this once, could we fall back a year instead of an hour?
November 2, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Just this once, could we fall back a year instead of an hour?
The Concept Art Association Awards at #LightBoxExpo recognized some of the best visual storytelling in the media and gaming business from the last year, including some of the most visually spectacular hits of 2024-25. Story at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Slays At CAA Awards, Marvel Studios Also Scores Big
The Concept Art Association awards honor the artistic geniuses behind the year's most visually impactful media and games.
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October 27, 2025 at 6:25 PM
The Concept Art Association Awards at #LightBoxExpo recognized some of the best visual storytelling in the media and gaming business from the last year, including some of the most visually spectacular hits of 2024-25. Story at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Heading down to #LightBoxExpo today, doing panels tomorrow on storytelling and character design (sponsored by @xppenofficial.bsky.social ) and on creator entrepreneurship with @webtoon both on Friday. Love this show, hope to meet lots of cool creators!
October 23, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Heading down to #LightBoxExpo today, doing panels tomorrow on storytelling and character design (sponsored by @xppenofficial.bsky.social ) and on creator entrepreneurship with @webtoon both on Friday. Love this show, hope to meet lots of cool creators!
The specter of AI hangs over the commercial art world like a cheap Halloween decoration, but that's not dampening festivities at the commercial art show #LightBoxExpo taking place next week in Pasadena. Story on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
LightBox Expo Celebrates Human-Made Commercial Art In The Shadow Of AI
Creators of KPop Demon Hunter, other leading art and animation projects, highlight art-centric show for professionals and fans
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October 17, 2025 at 8:57 PM
The specter of AI hangs over the commercial art world like a cheap Halloween decoration, but that's not dampening festivities at the commercial art show #LightBoxExpo taking place next week in Pasadena. Story on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
NYCC has been trying to run a must-attend event for industry professionals inside a massive mega fan convention for the past few years. Did they hit the mark in 2025? My fresh-off-the-plane take today at @icv2.com #NYCC icv2.com/articles/col...
This Was the NYCC We've All Been Waiting For
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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October 13, 2025 at 10:10 PM
NYCC has been trying to run a must-attend event for industry professionals inside a massive mega fan convention for the past few years. Did they hit the mark in 2025? My fresh-off-the-plane take today at @icv2.com #NYCC icv2.com/articles/col...
That was the Kama Sutra of baseball games.
October 11, 2025 at 5:08 AM
That was the Kama Sutra of baseball games.
Last of my NYCC panels today: “Creator Owned Comics: Myths and Realities,” with Amy Chu, Liam Sharp, Gamal Hennessy and Leanne Krecic room 1C03 at 2:15!
October 10, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Last of my NYCC panels today: “Creator Owned Comics: Myths and Realities,” with Amy Chu, Liam Sharp, Gamal Hennessy and Leanne Krecic room 1C03 at 2:15!
Today at #NYCC, we’ll be breaking some news at the @Webtoon Future of Digital Comics - Universes in Your Pocket panel at 2pm, room 409 when @Marvel president Dan Buckley joins Webtoon and industry luminaries. You’ll want to see this one.
October 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Today at #NYCC, we’ll be breaking some news at the @Webtoon Future of Digital Comics - Universes in Your Pocket panel at 2pm, room 409 when @Marvel president Dan Buckley joins Webtoon and industry luminaries. You’ll want to see this one.
New York Comic Con starts today! Looking for me? Here’s where I’ll be:
October 9, 2025 at 12:19 PM
New York Comic Con starts today! Looking for me? Here’s where I’ll be:
Thursday at #NYCC I'll be doing a one-on-one with Todd McFarlane on his business career and the rise of branded creators in comics as part of the @icv2.com Insider Talks, along with Milton Griepp and @comixace.bsky.social Thx @imagecomics.com Here's a teaser: icv2.com/articles/col...
Why Creator Branding Matters to the Comics Industry
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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October 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Thursday at #NYCC I'll be doing a one-on-one with Todd McFarlane on his business career and the rise of branded creators in comics as part of the @icv2.com Insider Talks, along with Milton Griepp and @comixace.bsky.social Thx @imagecomics.com Here's a teaser: icv2.com/articles/col...
Curious how (and why) one of the most engaging and immersive events in the world, @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social is using tech to further pump engagement aimmersion in the digital domain? I talk to #NYCC showrunner Kristina Rogers and Komo CEO Joel Steel today at Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
How New York Comic Con Is Using Data To Shape The Fan Experience
ReedPOP is partnering with Australian digital marketing platform Komo Technologies to add a new layer of engagement to an already chaotic event.
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October 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Curious how (and why) one of the most engaging and immersive events in the world, @newyorkcomiccon.bsky.social is using tech to further pump engagement aimmersion in the digital domain? I talk to #NYCC showrunner Kristina Rogers and Komo CEO Joel Steel today at Forbes. www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
NYCC News: Harvey Award Hall of Fame inductees announced, a good mix of fan-favorites and industry pioneers, story at @forbes.com #NYCC www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
John Byrne, Peter David, Wendy & Richard Pini Among 2025 Harvey Hall Of Fame Inductees
At New York Comic Con, six leading figures in the comics industry will be inducted into the Harvey Award Hall of Fame.
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October 2, 2025 at 8:22 PM
NYCC News: Harvey Award Hall of Fame inductees announced, a good mix of fan-favorites and industry pioneers, story at @forbes.com #NYCC www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
After months of relative calm, my phone is suddenly blowing up again with sweaty, desperate, alarming texts claiming to be from Dem-aligned groups. THIS IS NOT OK. I get the party needs money, but selling my info to every campaign opens the door for scammers and spammers. Opt-in only, please!!!!
October 1, 2025 at 8:42 PM
After months of relative calm, my phone is suddenly blowing up again with sweaty, desperate, alarming texts claiming to be from Dem-aligned groups. THIS IS NOT OK. I get the party needs money, but selling my info to every campaign opens the door for scammers and spammers. Opt-in only, please!!!!
Another day, another big announcement in the digital comics space: today, Marvel partners with @globalcomix.com EXCLUSIVE at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Marvel Comics Joins GlobalComix Digital Platform, Giving Fans Even More Choices
With most of the major publishers now available on most digital platforms, it's up to readers to decide which features are most important to them.
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October 1, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Another day, another big announcement in the digital comics space: today, Marvel partners with @globalcomix.com EXCLUSIVE at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
I spoke to award-winning cartoonist @cashbrowns.bsky.social about her upcoming Adventure Time special for Oni Press, taking over the Nancy strip, her graphic novel-in-progress for @dandq.bsky.social, Godzilla and more, today on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
‘Adventure Time’ Gets A New Spin From Award-Winning Cartoonist Caroline Cash
From her own independent work to world-famous IPs like Adventure Time, Nancy and Godzilla, Cash is forging her own path in the comics industry of the 2020s.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:20 PM
I spoke to award-winning cartoonist @cashbrowns.bsky.social about her upcoming Adventure Time special for Oni Press, taking over the Nancy strip, her graphic novel-in-progress for @dandq.bsky.social, Godzilla and more, today on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Paramount/CBS: all this and more could be yours if you grow a pair and uncancel @colbertlateshow.bsky.social !
Newfound enthusiasm about Jimmy Kimmel’s show is not evaporating after just one night. His Wednesday night follow-up monologue has topped 5 million views so far today, enough to rank as one of his most-watched videos of the year...
Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings bonanza continues | CNN Business
Newfound enthusiasm about the ABC late-night show host is not evaporating after just one monologue.
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September 25, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Paramount/CBS: all this and more could be yours if you grow a pair and uncancel @colbertlateshow.bsky.social !
This exactly. AI is the technology of a civilization in decline
AI and authoritarianism are “two sides of the same coin,” George Packer argues. “We’re surrendering our ability to act as free agents of a democracy at the same moment we’re building machines that take away our ability to think and feel”:
America’s Zombie Democracy
Its trappings remain, but authoritarianism and AI are hollowing out our humanity.
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September 24, 2025 at 6:44 PM
This exactly. AI is the technology of a civilization in decline
Ok, sure, it’s socialism, but it’s National Socialism, which is way better, amirite?
As a child of the Reagan years, the fact that the *Republican Party* is expropriating shares in companies and shaking companies down while saying stuff like this is wild
BARTIROMO: The idea of government owning portions of public companies -- this is something that free-market have to get their heads around.
BESSENT: Maria, there are decisions that the US government makes that we believe are good for society
BESSENT: Maria, there are decisions that the US government makes that we believe are good for society
September 24, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Ok, sure, it’s socialism, but it’s National Socialism, which is way better, amirite?
The fact that the country is burning down to the foundations but Democrats want to make their stand on keeping healthcare prices affordable is maximum Democrat. Please, folks, there is no award for having the best healthcare in an autocracy.
September 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
The fact that the country is burning down to the foundations but Democrats want to make their stand on keeping healthcare prices affordable is maximum Democrat. Please, folks, there is no award for having the best healthcare in an autocracy.
There's been a barrage of shots fired in the red hot digital comics space lately, including this exclusive BREAKING NEWS that @idwpublishing.com is distributing through @dstlry.bsky.social 's @neonichiban.bsky.social platform. My thoughts on where it's going today @icv2.com
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Exclusive: IDW Joins Neon Ichiban Lineup as Digital Space Continues Its Resurgence
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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September 22, 2025 at 5:42 PM
There's been a barrage of shots fired in the red hot digital comics space lately, including this exclusive BREAKING NEWS that @idwpublishing.com is distributing through @dstlry.bsky.social 's @neonichiban.bsky.social platform. My thoughts on where it's going today @icv2.com
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Tough times in the art market? HAH! Conan the Barbarian laughs at your decadent "art market trends" as Frazetta masterpiece hammers for eight figures in recent Heritage auction, thx @liamsharp.bsky.social @frazettagirls.bsky.social story on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Why This Frank Frazetta Painting Just Set A Crazy New Record At Auction
A muscular work by the fantasy art grandmaster sold for $13.5 million, signaling a shift in art market trends.
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September 19, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Tough times in the art market? HAH! Conan the Barbarian laughs at your decadent "art market trends" as Frazetta masterpiece hammers for eight figures in recent Heritage auction, thx @liamsharp.bsky.social @frazettagirls.bsky.social story on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...