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
This year's San Diego Comic-Con was a pressure-cooker of a show that kept springing leaks at the seams. It remains the world's essential fan culture, entertainment and industry event but something needs to give. My report today on @icv2 icv2.com/articles/col...
SDCC 2026 - Flying High, Running Hot
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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SDCC dropped a shocking bombshell at the "Comic-Con Talkback" panel on Sunday. EXCLUSIVE ON @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
SDCC Stunner: Hall H On Borrowed Time?
Comic-Con International's David Glanzer dropped a bombshell about the famed media theater at the end of Comic-Con 2026.
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The #sdcc “AI: Where We Stand” panel features some great ways for creators and fans to protect their works and careers. Thx @benzhao.bsky.social @digelsrud.bsky.social and @timfriedlander.bsky.social for sharing news you can use.
Guess whats today? The coolest panel of the entire weekend!!! Come check out the amazing conversational skills of @douglaswolk.bsky.social @davidharper.bsky.social @robsalk.bsky.social and Dave Baker!!! 1PM or bust!!
New Bill Sienkiewicz documentary announced at #SDCC last night! Exclusive interview, story and preview clips today on @forbes.com @bsienk.bsky.social @salabbinanti.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Visionary Illustrator Bill Sienkiewicz Gets The Documentary Treatment With ‘That Polish Guy’
The work of artist Bill Sienkiewicz, once nicknamed "That Polish Guy" by Clint Eastwood, has influenced comics, illustration, advertising, animation and film.
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Today at #SDCC - What can creators do to level the playing field against AI? The current state of litigation, legislation, labor organizing, technology and business countermeasures from leaders @benzhao.bsky.social @timfriedlander.bsky.social @digelsrud.bsky.social 2pm Rm 32AB
Today at twilight, the wild women emerge at #sdcc inspired by the magnificent work of fantasy art grandmaster Frank Frazetta, 6pm room 9 with @sarafrazetta.bsky.social @ericafett.bsky.social @sozomaika.bsky.social @taffetadarling.bsky.social
Actor John Cusack debuted his new graphic novel ‘Momo’ at #SDCC today and it is definitely not what you’d expect. @madcavestudios.com @melissameszaros.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
John Cusack’s New Graphic Novel ‘Momo’ Is The Surreal Thing
Whatever you might expect from a graphic novel by actor John Cusack, 'Momo' is certain to surprise you with its range of offbeat influences.
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Today at #sdcc 3pm looking forward to moderating an amazing conversation with some of the top comics memoirists in the biz including @mimipond.bsky.social , @shamirk.bsky.social , @lisahanawalt.bsky.social and @sophieyanow.bsky.social , thx to @dandq.bsky.social
Today #SDCC, some of today’s top creators discuss their unique pathways into comics presented by @comixology.bsky.social and @superfanpr.bsky.social 1pm!
At #SDCC? Join Michael Dooley, Jim Thompson and me in an animated conversation about the medium of comics moderated by Alonso Nunez this morning at the Omni, 11am
As San Diego Comic-Con is set to kick off this week, a look at how the organization behind it is managing growth opportunities, expansion, relocation possibilities and stability in challenging times, today at @forbes #SDCC www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
San Diego Comic-Con Roars Back To Life This Week In Strong Shape Despite Challenges
San Diego Comic-Con costs millions to run and the nonprofit behind it is constantly seeking new opportunities to grow within the constraints of its market and facilty.
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Industry folks going to #sdcc here are my annual picks for Panels for Pros, up today on @icv2.com icv2.com/print/articl...
SDCC Panels for Pros 2026
Column by Rob Salkowitz
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Marvel Comics, a company synonymous with New York for 90 years, is moving to Burbank and replacing its editor-in-chief. Some notes on the big but not unexpected news today on @forbes.com #Marvel www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Marvel’s Move From New York To Burbank Is The End Of Several Eras
Marvel is moving its offices west and replacing its Editor-in-Chief as changes continue for the Disney-owned super-brand.
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2026 Harvey Award nominees for best comics and media announced today, exclusively at @forbes #NYCC @chipmosher.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Harvey Awards Announce 2026 Nominees For Top Comics And Related Projects
For nearly 40 years, the Harvey Awards have recognized some of the best comics and comic-related projects in the industry. This year's list may surprise you.
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Wait, they've found 3 unrecorded goals in a dumpster behind a polling place in Georgia!
Aaron Rupar@atrupar.com · 4w agoThe US can still win the World Cup if Donald Trump has the courage
Unfortunately, justice has been served. Thick cut. With mayo. #ettd
Feels like the only thing the USNMT can do to retain integrity and legitimacy is to hold Balogun out of the lineup anyway.
Rachel Maddow@maddow.bsky.social · last mo.this is why we can't have nice things. www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/u...
So as long as the US is still in, they will have an asterisk next to any future victory because of this fuckery. Every other country will be able to claim, rightly, that the US cheated.
Ben Jacobs@jacobsben.bsky.social · last mo.🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card. FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.
Digital manga platform @emaqi-official.bsky.social announces new subscription plan, partnerships with @kodansha.us @viz.com and others ahead of #animeexpo exclusive news at @pwcomicsworld.bsky.social www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Emaqi Looks to Grow Digital Manga Market with Subscription Service
The digital manga platform, a relatively new player in the burgeoning North American market, has launched a premium subscription service for English-language titles, expanding on its initial pay-per-d...
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Review of Tillie Walden's graphic novel on Charity & Sylvia on @forbes.com updated to report on historian @rachelcleves.bsky.social accusations of Walden appropriating her research and the response from publisher @dandq.bsky.social www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Updated: Tillie Walden’s ‘Charity & Sylvia’ Puts A Complex Spin On Queer History
Walden's beautiful account of a groundbreaking 19th century lesbian couple masterfully dismantles toxic mythology about the past.
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I’m picturing a France/Argentina final where the all time goal record changes hands 3 times in the course of the game
Any Dem not all-in on Court reform at this point needs to take a seat.
Hakeem Jeffries@hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social · last mo.Birthright citizenship remains the law of the land. Out of many, one!
Tillie Walden's new graphic novel "Charity & Sylvia" from @dandq.bsky.social is a powerful and emotionally satisfying historical account that challenges right-wing narratives about same sex marriage - great read for #pridemonth, review on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Tillie Walden’s ‘Charity & Sylvia’ Puts A Complex Spin On Queer History
Walden's beautiful account of a groundbreaking 19th century lesbian couple masterfully dismantles toxic mythology about the past.
forbes.com
I think it was Andy Warhol who said that in the future, everyone would be British PM for 15 minutes. slate.com/news-and-pol...
Britain Kicked Out Its Sixth Prime Minister in 10 Years. Now Our Own Trump Is Waiting—and I Fear Not for Long.
Andy Burnham is next—but perhaps not for long.
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Folks, if you have Telemundo or Peacock, do yourselves a favor and watch the World Cup in Spanish, especially if you don't speak Spanish. You are not missing anything from the English language commentary on Fox and the announcers' tone and cadence will alert you when it's time to pay attention.
#Supergirl 's story has its roots in a former CIA agent's experience during the War on Terror. Writer @tomking.bsky.social on how his take on the #DCComics icon got adapted in the new movie, today on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Looking For The Roots Of ‘Bad Girl’ Supergirl? Start With Tom King’s 2021 Series
King's "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is rooted in themes of violence, trauma and healing that came from his experiences facing combat in the War on Terror.
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Milly Alcock's edgy, troubled #Supergirl has its roots in a 2020 #DCComics miniseries by writer @tomking.bsky.social, who discusses how his unusual experience shape the themes of his work, today on @forbes.com www.forbes.com/sites/robsal...
Looking For The Roots Of ‘Bad Girl’ Supergirl? Start With Tom King’s 2021 Series
King's "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow" is rooted in themes of violence, trauma and healing that came from his experiences facing combat in the War on Terror.
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