LATEST PRISM NEWS
Announcing Prism Comics Rainbow Book Club
Prism Comics is pleased to announce The Prism Comics Rainbow Book Club. The Book Club is for anyone in the Los Angeles area who likes reading comics and graphic novels. Each month we'll read a new comic or graphic novel that was written by a queer author and/or has...
Interview: Tillie Walden talks sepia, sunlight, and queer history in CHARITY & SYLVIA
Charity & Sylvia, Tillie Walden’s latest graphic novel from Drawn & Quarterly, chronicles the four-decade partnership of Charity Bryant and Sylvia Drake, two women who built a life together in rural Vermont in the early 1800s — openly, and with the eventual...
Exclusive: Fantagraphics collects the longest-running solo comic by a woman creator in new BITCHY! omnibus
This summer, meet the most unlikable character you'll ever love. Fantagraphics is releasing Bitchy!: The Exasperating Existence of Midge McCracken, the definitive collection of one of comics' most distinctive and pioneering voices — in stores now, as of July 21, 2026....
PRISM COMICS TALENT SIGNING SCHEDULE FOR COMIC-CON 2026
Prism Comics has a terrific group of comics creators and voice talent signing at the Prism Comics Booth 2144 this year. The list is below as of July 14 and subject to change. Please check by the Prism Comics booth daily for the most up-to-date signing schedule and the...
PRISM COMICS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026
WHAT: PRISM COMICS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON WHEN: WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 26, 2026 WHERE: COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL: SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER 111 HARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA 92101 Prism Comics will be presenting...
INTERVIEW: Lysandra Vuong talks COVENANT: THE FINAL CHAPTER
After years of building one of WEBTOON's most devoted followings, Lysandra Vuong is closing the book on Covenant—literally. Covenant: The Final Chapter will debut in print rather than digital, a deliberate break from the platform that made the series a hit to ensure...
INTERVIEW: JD Glass and Kris Dresen disuss PUNK LIKE ME
JD Glass and Kris Dresen explore the overlap of punk rock and queer identity in Punk Like Me, their graphic novel adaptation of Glass's 2006 debut novel, out now from Street Noise Books. Set in 1980s New York City, the story follows sixteen-year-old Nina Boyd — Staten...
GlobalComix Spotlights Queer Comics and Manga All June
GlobalComix is ringing in Pride Month with a dedicated celebration of LGBTQ+ comics and manga, rolling out curated shelves across every corner of the genre map — from superhero epics and indie experiments to queer romance, horror, and sci-fi. The platform has...
Exclusive Excerpt: Claus Daniel Herrmann’s PINK MONSTERS
Oni Press is bringing German comics creator Claus Daniel Herrmann stateside for the first time with Pink Monsters, a quietly devastating coming-of-age story about queerness, family loyalty, and the particular cruelty of adults who weaponize both against a...
Exclusive Excerpt: Mel Gillman’s THE GOBLIN THRONE is a story of ‘craven lesbian desire and heartbreak’
Iron Circus Comics — the award-winning, critically-acclaimed comic book publisher, known for having raised nearly 5 million dollars via crowdfunding (and its smut) — recently launched its latest crowdfunding campaign: Mel Gillman's dark sapphic fairytale, The Goblin...
Exclusive Excerpt: GENDER QUEER gets the annotated treatment
On May 19, 2026, the Eisner Award-winning publisher, Oni Press, released the annotated edition of Maia Kobabe's landmark memoir, Gender Queer, which is packed with new voices, behind-the-scenes craft notes, and a deeply personal revisit from the cartoonist emself....
INTERVIEW: Tilly & Susan Bridges on STAR TREK, ‘hope-fueled sci-fi’ and more
While Tilly Bridges and Susan Bridges, the married trans woman/cis woman writing team behind Star Trek Adventures supplements, the IDW comic book series, Voyager – HOMECOMING and more, met through a Star Trek fanfic group, they have built a creative and personal...
INTERVIEW: Margeaux Pepoy on coming out, THE SIMPSONS and what’s next
For decades, Margeaux Pepoy has left her mark on some of comics' most beloved properties, inking X-Men, TMNT, Sonic the Hedgehog, and 18 years' worth of Bongo Comics' The Simpsons and Futurama titles. However, 2026 marks the...
PRISM COMICS AT WONDERCON ANAHEIM 2026
Prism Comics has a terrific lineup of panels and LGBTQIA+ comics creators appearing and signing at our Prism Comics Booth 1401 at WonderCon Anaheim! WonderCon takes place from March 27 through March 29 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California (next to...
INTERVIEW: CHICKEN HEART’s Morgan Boecher on artistic expression & overcoming internalized transphobia
Published by Street Noise Books in February 2026, Chicken Heart by Morgan Boecher is the story of Jackie Locklear, a stand-up comedian who, after the death of his trans aunt by suicide, decides to face his internalized transphobia. He not only learns to accept himself...
New Book Preview – The Demon of Beausoleil by Mariana Costa
From our friends at Oni Press and wonderful writer/illustrator, Mariana Costa aka Mari Costa (Belle of The Ball, Life of Melody), comes a devilish new supernatural graphic novel, “The Demon of Beausoleil”. A half-demon socialite-turned-exorcist and his disgruntled...
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: A QUICK & EASY GUIDE TO HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Provided to us by our friends at Oni Press, the multiple Eisner and Harvey Award-winning publisher of groundbreaking graphic novels and comic books since 1997, Prism Comics is excited to share an exclusive look at the latest installment of the publisher's A Quick...
EXCLUSIVE PREVIEW: ONI ANNOUNCES RAVI TEIXEIRA’S HEAVEN, WEST VIRGINIA
Oni Press is proud to announce Heaven, West Virginia, a story for anyone struggling with both inner and outer demons. An original graphic novel from Ravi Teixeira (A Quick & Easy Guide to Coming Out), Heaven, West Virginia is a powerful and compelling tale dealing...
PRISM COMICS TALENT SIGNING SCHEDULE FOR COMIC-CON 2025
Prism Comics has a terrific group of over two dozen comics creators and voice talent signing at the Prism Comics Booth 2144 this year. The list is below as of July 18 and subject to change. Please check by the Prism Comics booth daily for the most up-to-date signing...
PRISM COMICS AT COMIC-CON 2025
Prism Comics is celebrating 22 years …of exhibiting at Comic-Con International: San Diego with a double-sized booth, signings with over two dozen creators and TV and animation talent, and five diverse panels exploring queer comics and popular media. If you’re at...
TOKYOPOP Partners with the LA LGBT CENTER for PRIDE 2025
TOKYOPOP is celebrating Pride Month with a special manga promotion. Throughout June 2025, manga fans can enjoy 20% off select print titles ordered through TOKYOPOP.com, along with free shipping on U.S. orders over $25. In addition to the discount on select titles,...
Exclusive Preview: Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli’s A THING CALLED TRUTH
Prism Comics is excited to reveal an exclusive preview of the complete edition of A Thing Called Truth by Iolanda Zanfardino and Elisa Romboli.
Q Con 2025 Maps and Exhibitor List
FOR A DOWNLOADABLE PDF OF THE MAPS AND THE EXHIBITOR LIST CLICK HERE. Screenshot Screenshot QC 25 EXHIBITOR LIST BUILDING DIRECTORY Regular Numbers # (ie 1, 2, 3) - Fiesta Hall P # - Fiesta Hall Courtyard A # - Community Center Art Room 2 C # - Community Center Rooms...
Prism Comics announces the 4th Annual Q Con, LGTBQIA+ Comic Convention – Saturday, May 3 in West Hollywood
Prism Comics is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Q Con, LGBTQIA+ comic convention will take place on Saturday, May 3rd at Fiesta Hall in Plummer Park, West Hollywood – 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, California, 90046. Q Con is a celebration of LGBTQIA+...
New Iron Circus Kickstarter – The Unsinkable Ship Of Fools
Spike Trotman’s Iron Circus Comics just announced a Kickstarter for their first project of 2025 - THE UNSINKABLE SHIP OF FOOLS, a raunchy supernatural adult graphic novel by breakout artist Jonas Goonface, co-creator and artist of the brilliantly imaginative...
Prism Comics Talent Signing Schedule for Comic-Con 2024
Prism Comics has a wonderful group of comics creators signing at the Prism Comics Booth 2144 this year. The list is below as of July 15 subject to change with more to be announced. Please check by the Prism Comics booth daily for the most up-to-date signing schedule...
Prism Comics at Comic-Con 2024
Prism Comics is celebrating 21 years ...of exhibiting at Comic-Con International: San Diego with a double-sized booth, a host of signings with great comics creators, and four panels on comics diversity. If you are attending Comic-Con come visit us at Booth 2144 in...
Prism Comics Hosts Legendary Drag Queen Bingo at Hamburger Mary’s Tuesday, April 16
Come out and play!Legendary BingoBenefiting Prism ComicsTuesday, April 16 th7 – 9 pmStarring Bingo Boy & guest Bingo Hostess Allusia!With special guests Lenore Zann, the voice of Rogue on the new X-Men ’97 animated series, lenorezannand Puma Does Cosplay,...
Prism Comics at Comic-Con 2023
Prism Comics is glad to be back at San Diego Comic-Con – Wednesday, July 19th through Sunday, July 23rd at the San Diego Convention Center! We’re at Booth 2144 in Hall C and will be hosting dozens of signings by terrific creators. The Prism...
INTERVIEW: HOUSE OF SLAY’s KEVIN WADA, PRABAL GURUNG, PHILLIP LIM, AMY CHU & HENRY BARAJAS
Prism Comics caught up with Slayasians Phillip Lim and Prabal Gurung, cover artist Kevin Wada, and story writers Amy Chu and Henry Barajas to learn more about how the team came together to work on House of Slay Season 2, to discover how the costume designs are essential to the series, and to find out how comics can combat anti-AAPI violence.
Prism Comics Interviews Iron Circus Comics’ C. Spike Trotman
C. Spike Trotman Interview - Smut Peddler X and My Monster Girlfriend By Rebecca Oliver Kaplan (she/he) Iron Circus Comics’ Backerkit campaign for two exciting books - SMUT PEDDLER PRESENTS: MY MONSTER GIRLFRIEND and The Deluxe Reprint SMUT PEDDLER X: TEN YEARS OF...
Prism Comics at Comic-Con 2022
Prism Comics is glad to be back at San Diego Comic-Con – Wednesday, July 20 through Sunday, July 24 at the San Diego Convention Center! We’re at Booth 2144 in Hall C and will be hosting dozens of signings by terrific creators.
INTERVIEW: Emma Grove on transition and DID in THE THIRD PERSON
In The Third Person by Emma Grove, a graphic memoir available now from Drawn & Quarterly, the cartoonist shares her experiences with transition, and how it was affected by Dissociative Identity Disorder. Prism got the opportunity to catch up with Grove over Zoom...
PRISM COMICS Cordially Invites You to Q CON in WeHo on June 18
Prism Comics is launching a brand-new LGBTQ+ comic convention in West Hollywood, California on June 18th, 2022, and you are cordially invited! “Q Con – A Comic Convention Celebrating LGBTQ+ Comics and Graphic Novels” will give visitors the chance to meet creators and...
INTERVIEW: NERO VILLAGALLOS O’REILLY Talks THE POORCRAFT COOK BOOK!
Have you pre-ordered Iron Circus Comics' The Poorcraft Cookbook, written and illustrated by Nero Villagallos O’Reilly, based on characters by C. Spike Trotman? The 200+ page cookbook is the third volume in the Poorcraft series from Iron Circus and the first comic...
INTERVIEW: Casper Cendre Talks Prism Award Winner A.B.O. Comix: A Queer Prisoners Anthology Vol 4
A.B.O. Comix’s Casper Cendre talks Prism Award-winning A.B.O. Comix: A Queer Prisoners Anthology Vol 4 and prison abolition.