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"Uglydoll Comics" Debuts on Free Comic Book Day

Much cuter than their name suggests, Uglydolls make their comics debut with Viz Media on Free Comic Book Day. CBR spoke with co-creator David Horvath and "Uglydoll Comics" artist Ian McGinty about the series.

"My Little Pony" Gallops into Manga

At the Tokyo International Anime Fair, it was revealed a "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" manga will appear in "Pucchigumi" magazine, joining manga adaptations of properties like Barbie and Tamagotchi.

Comics A.M. - Viz Teams With iVerse; Image Asks "What's Next"?

Viz Media signs on to iVerse’s digital comics app for libraries! Image's Eric Stephenson asks ComicsPRO attendees "What's next"? Nominees announced for Osamu Tezuka Cultural Awards! Plus more!

PRESS RELEASE: Viz Media Announces New 2013 "Pokemon" Manga Releases

PRESS RELEASE: Original "Hello Kitty" Manga Announced by VIZ Media

Comics A.M. - ComiXology Inks Delcourt Deal; "Detective" #27 Auction

ComiXology signs digital-distribution deal with French publisher Delcourt! A copy of "Detective Comics" #27 hits auction block! "The Oatmeal" creator Matthew Inman profiled! A look at Viz's new "Shonen Jump" online! More!

Comics A.M. - Angoulême International Comics Festival Kicks Off

The 40th annual Angoulême International Comics Festival gets under way in France! Rupert Murdoch apologizes for editorial cartoon! Viz Media to publish "Max Steel" graphic novels! Hello Kitty shrine hits a snag! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - The Rising Stars of IDW; Alvin Lu Leaves Viz Media

IDW's Chris Ryall on "The X-Files," franchises and standout creators! Alvin Lu exits Viz Media after 13 years! Once banned, "Metro" graphic novel returns to Cairo shelves! A beginner's guide to "Weekly Shonen Jump"!

Comics A.M. - "Shonen Jump Alpha" Becomes "Weekly Shonen Jump"

Viz Media relaunches "Shonen Jump Alpha" today as "Weekly Shonen Jump"! Looking at "The Phoenix's" app! Carol Tyler talks about "You'll Never Know"! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - Viz's Digital Strategy; Keeping "Fantastic Four" Fresh

Viz Media executives talk "Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha"! Matt Fraction and Michael Allred on relaunching "Fantastic Four"! The possibilities of motion comics! Interviews with Lance Henriksen and Chris Samnee! Plus more!

PRESS RELEASE: Viz Media Announces New Series of "Uglydoll" Original Graphic Novels

PRESS RELEASE: VIZ Media, LLC and Simon & Schuster, Inc. Renew Partnership

CCI: Viz Media Adds To "Shonen Jump Alpha," Reveals Neon Alley Details

At Comic-Con International the Viz Media staff announced new additions to the "Shonen Jump Alpha" lineup, a Street Fighter/Hello Kitty crossover and more news about its 24/7 anime channel, Neon Alley.

Comics A.M. - Retailers Remain Upbeat: "2012 Is Rocking It"

Sales boost has retailers at Comic-Con upbeat! Viz Media executives on the state of the manga market! Alison Bechdel discusses creative process! Writer Len Brown looks back at his "Mars Attacks" bubblegum cards! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - First Ninja Turtles Drawing Goes Up For Auction

Kevin Eastman selling very first "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" sketch! Viz Media forms digital division! iVerse to launch digital-lending service for libraries! Geoff Johns talks about The Others! Plus more!

Comics A.M. - Viz Names New CEO; What Happened to Comic Ads?

Viz Media names Ken Sasaki as president and CEO! Disappearing comics ads! Peter Levin joins comiXology advisory board! Interviews with Brian Wood and Shannon Wheeler! Plus much more!

FCBD 2012 PREVIEWS: "Image 20," "Yo Gabba Gabba" & More

Courtesy of Diamond, CBR presents advance previews of several Free Comic Book Day 2012 titles including "Image 20," "Yo Gabba Gabba" and more, all available for free May 5, 2012.

Comics A.M. - Image Comics' "Terrific Year"; Viz Media's Nook Debut

Publisher Eric Stephenson looks back at the year in Image Comics! Viz Media begins releasing titles on Barnes & Noble's Nook tablet! Interviews with Art Spiegelman and Tom Batiuk! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Chris Claremont Donates Archives to Columbia

Longtime X-Men writer Chris Claremont donates papers to Columbia University! Cartoonist Susie Cagle and Nate Beeler on the Occupy movement! Viz's "Bleach" jumps ahead! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Vatican Newspaper Decries Limits on "Tintin in the Congo"

Vatican newspaper wades into "Tintin in the Congo" debate! Comics by comiXology app to launch with Amazon's Kindle Fire! Viz Media founder reflects on manga boom, future! Plus much more!

Comics A.M. - Tom Ziuko Health Update; Women and Comics

Colorist Tom Ziuko calls Hero Initiative "a lifesaver"! CNN asks, “Are women and comics risky business?” More on "Shonen Jump" moving to digital! Retailer files complain about Wizard World convention! Plus more!

CCI: Voltron Feature Film Announced at "Voltron Resurgent" Panel

Details of Voltron and the Lion Force's latest forays into comics, video games and a new live-action film emerge at Comic-Con International

PRESS RELEASE: Viz Media Donates to Japanese Earthquake and Tsunami Aid and Recovery Efforts

PRESS RELEASE: Viz Media's "Shonen Jump Magazine" Evolves for 2011

PRESS RELEASE: Viz Media Launches Free Viz Manga iPad App

CCI: How High Can "Shonen Jump"

Viz Media, the minds responsible for bringing "Naruto" and "Bleach" to the United States came to Comic-Con International on Saturday to discuss all things new and upcoming for "Shonen Jump."

Manga Publishers Targetting Scanlation Sites

Viz Media has announced that a coalition of manga publishers, including Viz, TOKYOPOP and others, have formed a coalition in order to seek legal remedies to to the proliferation of illegal scanlation websites.