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Welcome to Geek Native's Books section, your portal to the multiverse of the written and illustrated word. From epic fantasy novels to the frontiers of science fiction, we keep you updated with timely book news and insightful reviews to help you discover your next great read.
Our definition of 'books' proudly includes the vibrant world of comic books. This is your essential hub for the latest comic news, in-depth graphic novel reviews, and our curated selection of reshared comic strips that catch our eye. Whether you prefer sprawling literary sagas or the dynamic panels of sequential art, this is a comprehensive celebration of storytelling for the modern geek. Dive in and find your next adventure.
Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s to auction £2m+ comic archive
The origins of Iron Man, Thor, and Spider-Man are up for sale as Stanley Gibbons Baldwin’s auctions two major collections.
Munchkin artist John Kovalic’s sharp ‘dragon-hoard’ satire hits the mark
Dork Tower artist John Kovalic uses ‘dragon-hoard’ satire to perfectly skewer debunked trickle-down economic theories.
Humble deal: Check out the Critical Role Comic Collection from Dark Horse
Another great deal has landed on Humble, this time for comic book fans! The Critical Role Comic Collection from Dark Horse features 21 fantastic downloadable comic books from the world of Exandria
Gumshoes and Giants: A Deep Dive into Huge Detective with Adam Rose
We interview Huge Detective writer Adam Rose about his noir fantasy world where a human and a giant solve crimes, its TTRPG potential, and film adaptation.
Can an ‘Organic Literature’ stamp save human authors from the AI flood?
UK start-up Books By People introduces an ‘Organic Literature’ stamp with indie publishers to verify human authorship against AI-generated books.
Iconic sci-fi publisher Humanoids to liquidate US operations
The US arm of Humanoids, the French publisher behind Métal Hurlant and The Incal, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and will be liquidated.
Explore the birth of D&D with a free download from the new Designers & Dragons
TTRPG historian Shannon Appelcline and Evil Hat Productions have released a free preview of a new four-volume history of every product from early TSR.
SelfMadeHero announces “kitchen gothic” debut from Alex Taylor
Award-winning artist Alex Taylor’s debut graphic novel, Bone Broth, is a queer thriller set in a London ramen restaurant. Read about the “kitchen gothic” tale from SelfMadeHero.
Paper + Word to open dedicated fantasy bookshop after community backing
Following a successful £25,000 Kickstarter campaign, the specialist fantasy bookshop Paper + Word is set to open a physical store in the Wirral.
