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
I wrapped up the highlights and lowlights of the year in comics industry news today at @icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...
Top Five Comics Industry Stories of 2025
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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December 23, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I wrapped up the highlights and lowlights of the year in comics industry news today at @icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...
Some of the best graphic novels of 2025 by less well known creators - a different approach to this year's list on Forbes. @abramscomicarts.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social @dandq.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Some of the best graphic novels of 2025 by less well known creators - a different approach to this year's list on Forbes. @abramscomicarts.bsky.social @helvetiq.bsky.social @dandq.bsky.social @topshelfcomix.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
For this year's graphic novel list, rather than try to choose a "Best of 2025," I'm spotlighting great work that might have flown under the radar. www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
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December 19, 2025 at 10:11 PM
For this year's graphic novel list, rather than try to choose a "Best of 2025," I'm spotlighting great work that might have flown under the radar. www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Hey @futurism.com your story "Liberals are Falling for Extremely Obvious AI Deepfakes" has a typo in the 2nd-to-last pp where the writer says "Democrat party primary." Democratic Party is correct. "Democrat party" is what MAGA people say.
December 16, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Hey @futurism.com your story "Liberals are Falling for Extremely Obvious AI Deepfakes" has a typo in the 2nd-to-last pp where the writer says "Democrat party primary." Democratic Party is correct. "Democrat party" is what MAGA people say.
Webtoon announces new programs, resources and residency opportunities to support creators for 2026, in a move to accelerate development of new IPs and built the ecosystem, my latest @forbes.com #webtoon www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Webtoon Announces New Initiatives To Benefit Creators – And Its Own Business
Webtoon Entertainment unveils new tools, programs and guidance to help its creators build their careers and more successful IP on its platform.
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December 11, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Webtoon announces new programs, resources and residency opportunities to support creators for 2026, in a move to accelerate development of new IPs and built the ecosystem, my latest @forbes.com #webtoon www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
So… we’re just pirates now, straight up?
Q: “Who owns that oil tanker?”
Trump: “You'll get that information later.”
Trump: “You'll get that information later.”
December 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
So… we’re just pirates now, straight up?
Anyone else not seeing images in their Bluesky feed (browser based)? I've tried disabling plugins, changing browsers, turning off VPN, etc. Just started happening, not sure what's causing it.
December 9, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Anyone else not seeing images in their Bluesky feed (browser based)? I've tried disabling plugins, changing browsers, turning off VPN, etc. Just started happening, not sure what's causing it.
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ALERT: Accurate history classes have been cancelled because learning about mistakes from the past might hurt the feelings of the people currently repeating them.
December 8, 2025 at 2:50 PM
ALERT: Accurate history classes have been cancelled because learning about mistakes from the past might hurt the feelings of the people currently repeating them.
Why DC and its extensive IP library could be an important component in the Netflix deal to acquire Warner Bros - my latest at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Netflix Acquisition Of Warner Bros Comes With Hidden Super Powers
The long term potential of Warner Bros' DC Comics could be a key driver of value in the massive media merger.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Why DC and its extensive IP library could be an important component in the Netflix deal to acquire Warner Bros - my latest at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Interesting story on MAGA's growing opposition to AI. I guess when you build a political movement based on fear, sometimes those fears will be justified. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
AI becomes a political wedge issue, creating odd bedfellows across parties
MAGA media personality Steve Bannon described the fight on the right as one between populists and "broligarchs" in the tech industry.
www.nbcnews.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Interesting story on MAGA's growing opposition to AI. I guess when you build a political movement based on fear, sometimes those fears will be justified. www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...
Looking for the perfect gift for the pop culture fan in your life? Check out the 2025 Gifts for Geeks list up now on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Pop Culture Holiday “Gifts For Geeks” 2025
Fun new pop culture and creative gifts for fans of all genres, ages and budgets!
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November 28, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Looking for the perfect gift for the pop culture fan in your life? Check out the 2025 Gifts for Geeks list up now on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
More from my conversation with
@kodansha.us CEO Alvin Lu, talking about #manga market trends, competition with webtoons, expanding the digital market, and dealing with piracy, today on
@icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...
@kodansha.us CEO Alvin Lu, talking about #manga market trends, competition with webtoons, expanding the digital market, and dealing with piracy, today on
@icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...
icv2.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:40 PM
More from my conversation with
@kodansha.us CEO Alvin Lu, talking about #manga market trends, competition with webtoons, expanding the digital market, and dealing with piracy, today on
@icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...
@kodansha.us CEO Alvin Lu, talking about #manga market trends, competition with webtoons, expanding the digital market, and dealing with piracy, today on
@icv2.com icv2.com/articles/col...
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I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
November 24, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I’m sure I’m gonna get dragged for this, but I think AI is bad. AI has completely ruined Google search and it’s created a lot more slop that needs to be avoided on the Internet.
Dark days call for Dark Knights! Here's a rundown on the current crop of animated Batmen patrolling the airwaves and streaming services from @warneranimation.bsky.social #Batman #Bafam #AztecBatman #Batwheels www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
The Many Faces Of Batman On Display In Upcoming Animated Projects
Whether you like your Dark Knight grim and gritty or bearded and witty, there are many animated versions out now to choose from.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Dark days call for Dark Knights! Here's a rundown on the current crop of animated Batmen patrolling the airwaves and streaming services from @warneranimation.bsky.social #Batman #Bafam #AztecBatman #Batwheels www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Steve Bissette’s lost 90s classic Tyrant is coming back in a deluxe edition from new imprint Lighthouse Press. My latest at @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Lighthouse Brings ‘Tyrant’ Back in Deluxe Edition
Comics veteran Chris Stevens’s Lighthouse Press will launch a crowdfunding campaign in the new year to reissue Steve Bissette’s lost classic in trade and oversize “original art edition” formats.
www.publishersweekly.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Steve Bissette’s lost 90s classic Tyrant is coming back in a deluxe edition from new imprint Lighthouse Press. My latest at @publisherswkly.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
So, this is happening. Please check it out. Been looking forward to this chat for a while!
www.youtube.com/live/1b0FCW8...
Ink & Insight Industry Interview with the one and only Rob Salkowitz on Comix 4 All! Wed November 19 at 4PM PST! Come join us!
#comix4all #comics #libcomix #Youtube @robsalk.bsky.social
Ink & Insight Industry Interview with the one and only Rob Salkowitz on Comix 4 All! Wed November 19 at 4PM PST! Come join us!
#comix4all #comics #libcomix #Youtube @robsalk.bsky.social
Ink & Insight with Rob Salkowitz!
Comix 4 All will be joined by comics writer and journalist Rob Salkowitz on Wednesday November 19 at 4PM PST! Come join us!
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November 19, 2025 at 5:08 AM
So, this is happening. Please check it out. Been looking forward to this chat for a while!
One of the most illuminating and encouraging things about MTG’s face turn is that she’s acting like a politician who expects to face voters in a fair election in 2026.
MTG's break with Trump is highlighting the cracks within MAGA world, which are increasingly apparent through MAGA-aligned media brands and commentators.
What stands out to me is not the number of the cracks but the sheer *variety* of them. Here's a list: cnn.it/3LHqoiJ
What stands out to me is not the number of the cracks but the sheer *variety* of them. Here's a list: cnn.it/3LHqoiJ
November 17, 2025 at 9:22 PM
One of the most illuminating and encouraging things about MTG’s face turn is that she’s acting like a politician who expects to face voters in a fair election in 2026.
Publisher/CEO of @kodansha.us on how manga is expanding into new markets, new formats and new audiences to build on its decades-long dominance as a graphic storytelling style, today at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
‘Attack On Titan’ Publisher On How Manga Is Expanding Its Reach
Kodansha CEO Alvin Lu on how the top manga imprint is expanding into prose, digital, new content and new formats to build its audience.
www.forbes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Publisher/CEO of @kodansha.us on how manga is expanding into new markets, new formats and new audiences to build on its decades-long dominance as a graphic storytelling style, today at @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
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
icv2.com/articles/col...
icv2.com/articles/col...
Digital Comics Arms Race Escalates with New Announcements from Neon Ichiban, Inkypen, Sweet Shop
Column by Rob Salkowitz
icv2.com
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
icv2.com/articles/col...
icv2.com/articles/col...
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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!