It's often been said that comic books are gaining wider recognition and acceptance in North America. The Goliath!? crew has been seeing this for years! It's evident every time you walk into your local bookstore: manga and graphic novels are showing up everywhere, and are finding their way into much more prominent locations in the stores.
Much of this growth can be attributed to the onslaught of comic related movie releases in the last few years. While this is nothing new, the sheer volume of releases since the late 90s has certainly helped publishers establish their characters into the North American psyche.
Japan has had a close relationship to comics for years. As many of the Japanese creations became run-away hits in North America, the publishers realized they were on to something. In Japan, it is not uncommon to see a businessman read manga on the train to work or a housewife reading manga while watching her children at the park. It is the hope of many to eventually see the same level of acceptance on our shores one day.
Paul Pope, the legendary comic book artist and creator of hits such as Batman: Year 100 and THB, has recently announced a collaboration with DKNY for a series of clothing featuring his illustrations. While comics have influenced designs in streetwear for some time now, this new collaboration has been the first time a major player in the industry has taken an active role in it's creation.
Read the lengthy Wall Street Journal article on the announcement here.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Paul Pope x DKNY: Collaboration!
Categories: Comics Industry
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