In a world where the only thing worse than a super-villain is an egomaniacal superhero, it is up to the under-paid, under-appreciated sidekicks to both make their partners look good and keep common citizens out of danger. But what happens when the sidekicks decide that they’ve had enough? That’s the core question in SIDE-KICKED, a… Read more
In a world where the only thing worse than a super-villain is an egomaniacal superhero, it is up to the under-paid, under-appreciated sidekicks to both make their partners look good and keep common citizens out of danger. But what happens when the sidekicks decide that they’ve had enough? That’s the core question in SIDE-KICKED, a… Read more
In a world where the only thing worse than a super-villain is an egomaniacal superhero, it is up to the under-paid, under-appreciated sidekicks to both make their partners look good and keep common citizens out of danger. But what happens when the sidekicks decide that they’ve had enough? That’s the core question in SIDE-KICKED, a… Read more
In a world where the only thing worse than a supervillain is an egomaniacal superhero, it is up to the under-paid, under-appreciated sidekicks to both make their partners look good and keep common citizens out of danger. But what happens when the sidekicks decide that they’ve had enough? That’s the core question in SIDE-KICKED, a… Read more
When I was real little, I remember my dad laying on the floor next to me with the Sunday comics, sounding the words out together. Comics helped me, and many others, learn to read, but their teaching potential is often overlooked. Author Greg Pincus shines a light on the educational benefits of comics in this… Read more
Emmy-winning writer/producer brings line-up of original creator-owned titles to Eisner-nominated graphic novel art house. Chicago, IL (July 20th, 2015) – First-year, Eisner-nominated publishing company Magnetic Press has announced an imprint partnership with Darby Pop Publishing, a creator-owned comic book studio founded by multiple-Emmy Award winning writer/producer Jeff Kline. Kline, best known for such fan-favorite series… Read more
Media mail is a beautiful thing. For a fraction of the price educational materials including books, DVDs, CDs, scripts, music, and more can be shipped across the nation. So why are comics signaled out as not being media mail material? In this week’s Darby Pops Off: Darby founder and INDESTRUCTIBLE creator Jeff Kline gives us… Read more
In this day and age self-publishing your comic book is not only possible, it’s becoming prevalent. However, the journey from idea to finished issue in hand is only part of the process. Comic book creator and editor Jason Enright tackles an important question for new indie comic creators: how do you sell the comic you’ve… Read more
Darby Pop will be celebrating July 4th a little early on Thursday, July 2nd at Golden Apple Comics (7018 Melrose Ave. Los Angeles, CA) starting at 6pm. Join us there for comics, creators, snacks, and wine! Attending the celebration will be creators: Bernard Chang (Cover Artist of DOBERMAN, INDESTRUCTIBLE, CITY: THE MIND IN THE MACHINE,… Read more
Amazing Las Vegas Comic Con Who: Renae Geerlings (Darby Pop Managing Editor), Tony Fleecs (DOBERMAN Con Exclusive Cover Artist), Tyler Mane (Michael Meyers from HALLOWEEN, Sabretooth from X-MEN), Troy Brenna (The Hulk from the AVENGERS and AGE OF ULTRON, BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER, STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE) When: Friday June 19th: 3pm-8pm, Saturday June 20th: 10am-7pm, &… Read more
Hey guys! Renae Geerlings here introducing our new weekly series, Darby Pops Off, a space where comic creators and retailers can discuss different aspects of the industry or anything else fun that comes to mind. In the coming weeks, you can expect to read opinions from members of the Darby Pop staff and we hope to… Read more
Come join the Darby Pop team for Free Comic Book Day this Saturday, May 2nd, all over the nation. INDESTRUCTIBLE creator/writer and Darby Pop founder Jeff Kline and INDESTRUCTIBLE: STINGRAY writer, “Breaking Into Comics” Script Contest winner Jeff Marsick, and DEAD SQUAD, INDESTRUCTIBLE, and THE 7TH SWORD’s colorist Doug Sirois will be in attendance at… Read more