Comics around the world

I received a copy of “The 99 Origins Special” today from Kuwait-based Teshkeel Comics. I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but you can preview the first 18 pages at www.the99.org.

Also showing the global community of comics, I talked today to Larry Leiberman, chief marketing officer for Virgin Comics. The new company is devoted, in part, to bringing “Indian-infused” comics to the U.S. and the rest of the world, just as Japanese manga and anime have captured an international audience. An upcoming Comics Fan will be devoted to Virgin Comics.