2008 in comics

• January 9: Teen Titans: The Lost Annual, delayed since 2003, is published.[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=133010 Teen Titans Swingin' Elseworlds Returns as "Lost Annual" in 2008] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071016145014/http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=133010 |date=October 16, 2007 }}, Newsarama, October 15, 2007
• January 17: Trik wins the Inktspotprijs for Best Political Cartoon.{{cite web | url=https://www.trouw.nl/nieuws/trik-wint-inktspotprijs-met-prent-over-belgie~b59289c2/ | title=Trik wint Inktspotprijs met prent over België | date=17 January 2008 }}
• January 22: Webcomic Yehuda Moon and the Kickstand Cyclery by Rick Smith begins publication.
• January 23: Hellblazer #240, marking the 20th anniversary of the series, is released.{{cite web|url=http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=8670|title=Comics|access-date=7 April 2018}}

• February 11: Belgian comic artist Marc Sleen is declared a honorary citizen of Turnhout.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/sleen.htm|title=Marc Sleen|website=lambiek.net|access-date=30 January 2023}}
• Ji Kangmin begins the Korean webcomic Welcome to Convenience Store

• March 5: Fables: 1001 Nights of Snowfall by Bill Willingham softcover edition released under the Vertigo imprint.

• April 1: Acclaimed historian, political scientist and social critic Howard Zinn releases A People's History of American Empire. The book was co-authored by historian Paul Buhle and cartoonist Mike Konopacki.
• April 3: Graphic novel Britten and Brülightly by Hannah Berry is published by Random House under their Jonathan Cape imprint
• April 7: Jessica Hagy's webcomic Indexed is voted best blog of the year by Time.com.{{cite web|url=http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1725323_1727246,00.html|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130204224434/http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/article/0,28804,1725323_1727246,00.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 4, 2013|title=TIME.com's First Annual Blog Index - TIME|date=6 April 2008|access-date=7 April 2018|via=www.time.com}}
• April 20: At the New York Comic Con, Marvel announces Marvel Apes, which will start in October.[http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=154341; NYCC '08: Marvel Apes]{{dead link|date=June 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}, Newsarama, April 20, 2008
• April 23: Countdown to Final Crisis concludes.
• April 28: Universal Studios announce that they have optioned Oni Press' Resurrection by Marc Guggenheim, to be produced by Scott Stuber.[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i302baa51d85f0deb30eb1280888666eb Universal options 'Resurrection'] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080706184401/http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/hr/content_display/film/news/e3i302baa51d85f0deb30eb1280888666eb |date=2008-07-06 }}, The Hollywood Reporter, April 28, 2008
• April 30: Barry Allen returns to the DC Universe proper 23 years after his death in Crisis on Infinite Earths. The return came in DC Universe #0.

• May 2: The Iron Man film, based on the character of the same name, is released in theaters.
• May 28: Final Crisis #1 is released.

• Me and My Ainia by Lai Ann wins the Outstanding Comics Award from the Institute for Compilation and Translation of Taiwan
• Tiny Titans released by DC Comics

• July 9: A comics mural, depicting a scene from Willem Elsschot's graphic novel adaptation of Gerard Reve's novel Cheese is inaugurated in Antwerp, as part of the city's Comic Book Route.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/matena.htm|title=Dick Matena|website=lambiek.net|access-date=18 December 2023}}
• The Dark Knight takes in a record $155.34 million in its opening weekend, topping the previous best of $151.1 million for Spider-Man 3 in May 2007.
• Wildstorm's World's End event begins in the aftermath of Number of the Beast.
• Comic Book Tattoo, the comic book anthology based on the lyrics of Tori Amos makes its debut at San Diego Comic-Con.

• August 2: To celebrate the 70th anniversary of the British comics magazine The Beano, Nick Park is guest editor.{{Cite web|url=https://wallaceandgromit.com/news/wallace-gromit-celebrate-70-years-beano|title=Wallace & Gromit Celebrate 70 Years of the Beano!|website=wallaceandgromit.com|access-date=May 11, 2020}}

• September 10: In the Netherlands René Schoenmakers and Marc Jansen, co-found Catawiki, a compendium of collector's catalogues.{{Cite web|url=http://www.stripschrift.nl/index.php?pag=actua&id=558|title=| stripschrift online ||website=www.stripschrift.nl|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• September 27: During the Stripdagen in Houten, The Netherlands, Erik Kriek receives the Stripschapprijs. Pim Oosterheert, author of various books about Marten Toonder, receives the P. Hans Frankfurtherprijs.{{Cite web|url=https://www.stripschap.nl/pages/stripschapprijzen/p.-hans-frankfurtherprijs/complete-lijst.php|title = Het Stripschap - Complete lijst}} Bob van den Born and Jaap Kramer receive the Bulletje en Boonestaak Schaal.{{cite web |title=Bekendmaking van de Bulletje en Boonestaak Schaal 2008 |url=http://www.stripdagen.nl/archief/persmap/2008/Bulletje_en_Boonestaak_Schaal_2008.pdf |publisher=Het Stripschap |access-date=18 November 2022 |location=Amsterdam |language=nl |date=4 September 2008}}

• Hellboy: In The Chapel Of Moloch, the first Hellboy series written and drawn by Mike Mignola since 2005, is scheduled to ship.
• October 8: Archaia Studios Press confirm they have been bought by Kunoichi, the company established by Joshua Blaylock, former President at Devil's Due Publishing.[http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=18359 Archaia Studios Press To Be Acquired by Kunoichi, Inc., Not Devil's Due], Comic Book Resources, October 8, 2008[http://www.newsarama.com/comics/081008-kunoichi-Archaia-purchase.html Kunoichi to Purchase Archaia Studios Press], Newsarama, October 8, 2008

• November 14: French cartoonist Piem is named Knight in the Ordre National du Mérite.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/piem.htm|title=Piem|website=lambiek.net|access-date=November 14, 2020}}
• November 18: Jonas Geirnaert's comic strip Kabouter Wesley makes its debut in HUMO.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/geirnaert_jonas.htm|title=Jonas Geirnaert|website=lambiek.net|access-date=July 30, 2021}}
• The non-fiction book Becoming Batman: The Possibility of a Superhero is published by E. Paul Zehr.

• Seung-Jin Park and Kim Jung Gi launch the webcomic series TLT - Tiger the Long Tail, which will run until 2010.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kim-jung_gi.htm|title=Kim Jung Gi|website=lambiek.net|access-date=10 October 2022}}
• Ryan K. Hudson launches his webcomic series Channelate.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/hudson_ryan.htm|title=Ryan K. Hudson|website=lambiek.net|access-date=15 January 2024}}

• January 3: Johan van Dijk, Dutch comics artist and illustrator (Onze Rusteloze Aarde, Wonderen der Natuur), dies at age 90.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/dijk_johan-van.htm|title=Johan van Dijk|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• January 6: Marty Links, American comics artist (Emmy Lou), dies at age 90.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/links_marty.htm|title=Marty Links|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• January 18: Joaquin Cervante Bassoco, Mexican comics artist (Pies Lanos, Tirando a Gol (El Pirata Negro), Wama), dies at age 89.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/cervantes-bassoco_joaquin.htm|title=Joaquin Cervante Bassoco|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• January 19: Rik Clément, Belgian comics artist (Dees Dubbel), dies at age 87.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/clement.htm|title=Rik Clément|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}

• February 2: Gus Arriola, Mexican-American comics artist (Gordo), dies at age 90.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/arriola_gus.htm|title=Gus Arriola|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• February 10: Steve Gerber, American comic book writer (Marvel Comics, DC Comics, creator of Howard the Duck), dies from idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis at age 60.
• February 11: Stéphane Peru, French comics artist (Shaman) and colorist (DC Comics), dies at age 26. {{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/peru.htm|title=Stéphane Péru|website=lambiek.net|access-date=13 May 2025}}
• February 22: Steve Whitaker, British comics colourist (V for Vendetta), dies at age 53.

• March 2: Francesco Pescador, Italian comics artist (Tony Boy, Il Piccolo Sceriffo, Philly il Ragazzi dagli Occhi d'Oro), dies at age 93.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/pescador_francesco.htm|title=Francesco Pescador|website=lambiek.net|accessdate=March 22, 2021}}
• March 8: Franco Paludetti, Italian animator and comic artist (worked on Diabolik), dies at age 83.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/paludetti_f.htm|title=Franco Paludetti|website=lambiek.net|access-date=21 August 2022}}
• March 10: Dave Stevens, American comic book artist (creator of the Rocketeer), dies of hairy cell leukemia at age 52.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/stevens_d.htm|title=Dave Stevens|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• March 17: Daniel Traver Griñó, Spanish comics artist (Sam Bory y el Telesforo, 1X2 el Extraterrestre, Tontáinez, El Tonto del Pueblo and Don Florencio), dies at age 76.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/traver-grino_daniel.htm|title=Daniel Traver Griñó|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• March 18: Wes Alexander, American comics artist (Stormfield), dies at age 41.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/alexander_wesley.htm|title=Wes Alexander|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• March 19: Hugo Claus, Belgian novelist, playwright, poet and film director (wrote the script for the comic strip Belgman with Hugo De Kempeneer, aka hugOKÉ{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/de-kempeneer_hugo.htm|title=Hugo De Kempeneer|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}), dies from euthanasia at age 78.
• March 21: Raymond Leblanc, Belgian comics publisher and animated film producer. Founder of the Belgian comics magazine Tintin, dies at age 92.{{cite web|url=http://www.comicmix.com/2008/03/22/tintin-publisher-raymond-leblanc-dies-at-92/|title='Tintin' Publisher Raymond Leblanc Dies at 92 - ComicMix|website=www.comicmix.com|date=22 March 2008|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• March 21: Maurice Maréchal, Belgian comics artist (Prudence Petitpas), dies at age 85.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/marechal.htm|title=Maurice Maréchal|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• March 30: Jim Mooney, American comic book artist and writer (DC Comics, Marvel Comics), dies at age 88.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/mooney_jim.htm|title=Jim Mooney|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}

• April 2: Roger Blachon, French teacher, journalist, book illustrator, editorial cartoonist and comic artist (Des Oiseaux Ordinaires), dies at age 66.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/blachon_roger.htm|title=Roger Blachon|website=lambiek.net|access-date=1 August 2024}}
• April 14: Ollie Johnston, American animator (Walt Disney Company), dies at age 95.{{cite news |title=Legendary Disney animator dies at 95 |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/15/obit.johnston.ap/index.html?eref=edition |agency=Associated Press |publisher=CNN |access-date=2008-04-16 |archive-date=2020-04-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200412202413/http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/04/15/obit.johnston.ap/index.html?eref=edition |url-status=dead }}{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7349962.stm|title='Golden age' Disney animator dies|access-date=2008-04-16|date=2008-04-16|publisher=BBC}}{{cite news |title=Ollie Johnston, last of Disney's elite animators, died on April 14th, aged 95. |url=http://www.economist.com/obituary/displaystory.cfm?story_id=11081964& |newspaper=The Economist |date= April 24, 2008|access-date=2008-04-26 }}{{Cite journal | title= Disney Animator Ollie Johnston Dies at 95 | publisher=ARTINFO | date= April 18, 2007 | url=http://www.artinfo.com/news/story/27326/disney-animator-ollie-johnston-dies-at-95/ | access-date=2008-05-14 }}
• April 15: Robert Vandersteen, Belgian comics artist (Tony and Lily, worked on De Rode Ridder) and son of Willy Vandersteen, dies at age 68.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/v/vandersteen_robert.htm|title=Robert Vandersteen|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}

• May 3: Ted Key, American animator and comics artist (Hazel), dies at age 95.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/key_ted.htm|title=Ted Key|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• May 5: Edith Hegenbarth, German comics artist (Digedags), dies at age 83.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/hegenbarth_edith.htm|title=Edith Hegenbarth|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• May 12: Virgilio Martínez Gaínza, Cuban comic artist (Pucho, Supertiñosa), dies at age 77.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/martinez_gainza_virgilio.htm|title=Virgilio Martínez Gaínza|website=lambiek.net|access-date=1 August 2022}}
• May 13: Mike Western, British comics artist (Darkie's Mob, continued Billy's Boots), dies at age 83 following a heart attack and a stroke.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/w/western_mike.htm|title=Mike Western|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• May 15: Will Elder, American comics artist (EC Comics, Mad Magazine, co-creator of Little Annie Fanny), dies at age 86.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/e/elder.htm|title=Will Elder|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• May 19: Rory Root, American comics store owner (founder and owner of Comic Relief in Berkeley, California), dies at age 50.{{cite news|last=Vaziri|first=Aidin|title=Rory D. Root, comic store owner, dies at 50|url=https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Rory-D-Root-comic-store-owner-dies-at-50-3211081.php|access-date=22 July 2011|newspaper=SF Gate|date=June 1, 2008}}
• May 21: Mel Casson, American comics artist (Jeff Crockett, Sparky, Angel, co-worked on Mixed Singles (later titled Boomer), continued Redeye), dies at age 87.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/casson_mel.htm|title=Mel Casson|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• May 27: Ed Arno, American comics artist, cartoonist, caricaturist and illustrator (worked for Urzica, Krokodil and The New Yorker), dies at age 91.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/arno_ed.htm|title=Ed. Arno|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}

• June 5: Pete Tumlinson, American comics artist (Kid Colt), dies at age 87.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/tumlinson_pete.htm|title=Pete Tumlinson|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• June 8: Vladimiro Missaglia, aka Miro, Italian comics artist and animator (I Tre Marines, Kali), dies at age 75.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/missaglia_v.htm|title=Vladimiro Missaglia|website=lambiek.net|access-date=17 July 2020}}
• June 27: Michael Turner, American comics artist (worked for DC Comics), dies at age 37 from bone cancer.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/t/turner_michael.htm|title=Michael Turner|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}

• July 17: Creig Flessel, American comics artist (Sandman, Shining Knight), dies at age 96.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/f/flessel_creig.htm|title=Creig Flessel|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}

• August 2: Fujio Akatsuka, Japanese manga artist (Tensai Bakabon, Osomatsu-kun), dies at age 72.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/a/akatsuka_fujio.htm|title=Fujio Akatsuka|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• August 5: Jack Kamen, American comics artist (worked for EC Comics), dies at age 88.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/k/kamen_jack.htm|title=Jack Kamen|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• August 6: Arnold H. Clerkx, Dutch comics artist (Ling Khi Tong, Joessoef), dies at age 88.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/clerkx_arnold.htm|title=Arnold H. Clerkx|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• August 7:
• Eugênio Colonnese, Italian-Brazilian comics artist (Mylar, O Homem Mistério, Superargo, Pele de Cobra, O Morto do Pântano, Mirza, a mulher vampiro), dies at age 78.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/colonnese_eugenio.htm|title=Eugênio Colonnese|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 September 2020}}
• Stefan Nagy, Swedish comics artist (Fritz von Flaxen, Ödeshandsken, It, Dark World, Carnak & Denim), dies at age 56 or 57.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/n/nagy_stefan.htm|title=Stefan Nagy|website=lambiek.net|access-date=4 September 2024}}
• August 13: Martin Berthommier, French comic artist (Touffu), dies at age .{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/berthommier_martin.htm|title=Martin Berthommier|website=lambiek.net|access-date=September 3, 2024}}
• August 15: Carlos Meglia, Argentine animator and comics artist (Irish Coffee, Cybersix, Canari), dies at age 50.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/meglia_c-w.htm|title=Wynne W. Davies|website=lambiek.net|access-date=1 November 2020}}

• September 2: Bill Melendez, American animator (Walt Disney Company, Peanuts animated features), dies at age 91.{{cite news| url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/05/arts/television/05melendez.html | work=The New York Times | first=Margalit | last=Fox | title=Bill Melendez, 91, 'Peanuts' Animator, Dies | date=September 4, 2008}}
• September 15: Gedeone Malagola, Brazilian comics artist (Raio Negro, Hydroman, Homem Lua), dies at age 84.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/malagola_gedeone.htm|title=Gedeone Malagola}}
• September 26: Raymond Macherot, Belgian comics artist (Chlorophylle, Clifton, Sibylline), dies at age 91.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/m/macherot.htm|title=Raymond Macherot|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}

• October 15: Guus Boissevain, aka Gub, Dutch comics artist (Piet Pelle, Snuf en de Grollenburgers, Bliep en Barthold, also worked for the Dutch edition of Mad), dies at age 79.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/boissevain.htm|title=Guus Boissevain|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• October 16: Mark Buck, American comics artist, dies at age 41 in a motorcycle accident.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/buck_mark.htm|title = Mark Buck}}
• October 20:
• Les Barton, British comics artist (continued Billy Bunter), dies at age 84.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/barton_les.htm|title=Les Barton|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• Ken Hunter, British comics artist (Jeff and Bill Star in the kingdom of Zero, Barney's Barmy Army, Mr. Licko and His Lollipops), dies at age 91 or 92.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/h/hunter_ken.htm|title=Ken Hunter|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• October 31: Mongo Sisé, Congolese comics artist (Mata Mata et Pili Pili, Bingo, Tchindé), dies from a stroke at age 60.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/sise_mongo.htm|title=Mongo Sisé}}

• November 11: Lasse Sandberg, Swedish comics artist and illustrator (Ångvälten Andersson, Vilde Viktor, Gojan Patrik, Orädda Oskar, Idrottsmannen Eskil), dies at age 84.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/sandberg_lasse.htm|title = Lasse Sandberg}}
• November 15:
• Janusz Christa, Polish comic artist (Kajtek i Koko, Kajko and Kokosz), dies at age 74 {{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/c/christa-janusz.htm|title=Janusz Christa|website=lambiek.net|access-date=January 29, 2023}}
• Cláudio Seto, aka Chuji Seto Takeguma, Brazilian comics artist (María Erótica, O Samurai), dies at age 64.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/s/seto_claudio.htm|title=Claudio Seto|website=lambiek.net|access-date=19 October 2020}}
• November 17: Guy Peellaert, Belgian painter, album cover designer, illustrator and comics artist (Les Aventures de Jodelle, Pravada la Surviveuse, The Game, SHE and the Green Rairs), dies from cancer at age 74.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/p/peellaert.htm|title=Guy Peellaert|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• November 25: Sergio Rosi, Italian comics artist (Simonetta, Il Principe Scimmiotto, Cochito, Volpetto, Mustafà, Ramirez & Gonzales, Bill Revolver, Jacula), dies at an unknown age.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/rosi_sergio.htm|title=Sergio Rosi|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• November 28: Enrico De Seta, Italian comics artist, cartoonist and caricaturist (Giovanni-qui-obéit, Bacù), dies at age 100.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/de-seta_enrico.htm|title=Enrico De Seta|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• November 28: Leon Lazarus, American comics writer and editor (worked for Marvel Comics), dies at age 89.

• December 4: Fritz Behrendt, German-Dutch political cartoonist, dies at age 83.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/b/behrendt_fritz.htm|title=Fritz Behrendt|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• December 6: Gérard Lauzier, French comics artist (Tranches de Vie, Al Crane), dies at age 76.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/l/lauzier_gerard.htm|title=Gérard Lauzier|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• December 11: Maddie Blaustein, American comic writer (Milestone Media), dies at age 48.
• December 16: Vic Donahue, American comics artist (comics about scientific subjects), dies at age 90.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/d/donahue_vic.htm|title=Vic Donahue|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• December 23: Pietro Gamba, Italian comics artist (continued Kinowa, Pecos Bill), dies at age 83.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/g/gamba_pietro.htm|title=Pietro Gamba|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}

• Rik Jottier, Belgian comics artist and illustrator (Wopsie: De Avonturen van een Bewaarengeltje), dies at age 81 or 82.{{Cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/j/jottier_rik.htm|title=Rik Jottier|website=lambiek.net|access-date=May 11, 2020}}
• Marits Rietdijk, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (comics for motorcycle magazines), dies at age 87 or 88.{{cite web|url=https://www.lambiek.net/artists/r/rietdijk_marits.htm|title=Marits Rietdijk|website=lambiek.net|access-date=7 April 2018}}
• Lui Yu-tin (also spelled as Louie Yu Tin), Chinese comics artist (Wu-lung Wong, aka King of Blunders), dies at age 80 or 81.{{Cite web|url=http://www.tcj.com/biographer-and-comics-fandom-chronicler-bill-schelly-dies-unexpectedly-at-67/|title=Biographer and Comics Fandom Chronicler Bill Schelly Dies Unexpectedly at 67 ||date=18 September 2019|access-date=May 11, 2020}}

• September 9 – December 5 (Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art, New York City) — Kim Deitch retrospectiveBeck, Jerry. [http://www.cartoonbrew.com/comics/kim-deitch-at-mocca-6826.html "Kim Deitch at MoCCA,"] Cartoon Brew (Sept. 2, 2008).

• January 12–13: Dallas Comic Con X, Richardson Civic Center, Richardson, Texas, USA — guests include Tony DeZuniga, Harold LeDoux, Scott Kurtz, Kristian Donaldson, Nick Derington, Kristofer Straub, Cal Slayton, Brad W. Foster, James O'Barr, Bob Layton, Terry Moore, Steve Niles, Cully Hamner, Tim Bradstreet, Matt Sturges, Brian Denham, Sarah Wilkinson, David Hopkins, Jaime Mendoza, Cat Staggs, and Scott Harben
• January 24–27: Angoulême International Comics Festival, Angoulême, France
• January 26–27: Phoenix Comicon (Mesa, Arizona, USA) — 5,200 attendees; official guests: Maral Agnerian, Greg Ayres, David Beaty, Jeremy Bulloch, Svetlana Chmakova, Luci Christian, Shannon Denton, Walter Koenig, Jeph Loeb, Peter Mayhew, Ed McGuinness, Dawn "Kaijugal" McKechnie, Angel Medina, Michelle Ruff, Armand Villavert Jr., Mark Waid, Wil Wheaton, and Andrew Wheelan
• February 2–3: Hi-Ex, [https://web.archive.org/web/20080505032608/http://www.hi-ex.co.uk/ website], Inverness, Scotland
• February 22–24: WonderCon, San Francisco, USA
• March 1–2: Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo (S.P.A.C.E.) (Aladdin Shrine Center, Columbus, Ohio) — special guest: Dave Sim
• March 1: STAPLE!, Austin, USA
• March 7–9: MegaCon (Orlando Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA) — guests include Jennie Breeden, Brian Clevinger, Amanda Conner, Caitlin Glass, Mark Goddard, Erin Gray, Neil Kaplan, June Lockhart, George Lowe, Cynthia Martinez, Peter Mayhew, Vic Mignogna, Paul Pelletier, Joe Quesada, Stan Sakai, William Tucci, and Mark Waid
• March 16: New York City Comic Book Spectacular (Holiday Inn Midtown, New York City) — guest of honor Michael Avon Oeming
• March 16–18: Wizard World Los Angeles (Los Angeles Convention Center, Los Angeles, California, USA)
• March 22: UK Web & Mini Comix Thing, [http://www.ukwebcomixthing.co.uk/ website], London, UK
• April 5–6: Dallas Comic Con & Sci-Fi Expo, Richardson Civic Center, Richardson, Texas, USA
• April 12: FLUKE Mini-Comics & Zine Festival (Tasty World, Athens, Georgia)
• April 12–13: Toronto ComiCON Fan Appreciation Event (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada)
• April 18–20: New York Comic Con, New York, USA
• April 25–27: Pittsburgh Comicon (Monroeville Expomart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania, USA) — guests include Timothy Truman, Mike Grell, Robert Tinnell,Gold, Mike. [http://www.comicmix.com/news/2008/03/18/michael-george-and-the-pittsburgh-comicon/ "Michael George and the Pittsburgh Comicon,"] ComicMix (Mar. 18, 2008). Tom DeFalco, Ron Frenz, Billy Tucci, David W. Mack, Tommy Castillo, David Prowse, Aaron Douglas, Brian Harnois, and Kane HodderMachosky, Michael. "Pittsburgh Comicon brings fans, heroes together," Pittsburgh Tribune (24 Apr 2008).
• April 26–27: Stumptown Comics Fest (Lloyd Center Doubletree Hotel, Portland, Oregon)
• May 9–11: Bristol Comic Expo (Commonwealth Hall and the Ramada Plaza, Bristol, UK) — guests include Jim Shooter, Walt Simonson, Jim Starlin, and Dave Gibbons. Presentation of the Eagle Awards, hosted by comedian Fraser Ayres.Hunt, James (May 12, 2008). [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16383 "A Report from Bristol International Comics Expo"]. Comic Book Resources.
• May 10–11: Emerald City ComiCon (Washington State Convention & Trade Center, Seattle, Washington, USA) — 10,000 attendees; guests: Ethan Van Sciver, Arthur Suydam, Jeffrey Brown, Whilce Portacio, Mike Choi, J. Michael Straczynski, Phil Jimenez, Derek Kirk Kim, Bryan Lee O'Malley, Andy Runton, Tim Sale, Tony Bedard, Jim Cheung, Bill Willingham, Gail Simone, Kaare Andrews, Skottie Young, Dan DiDio, David Finch, Aaron Williams, Phil Noto, Michael Avon Oeming, Eric Powell, Richard Starkings, Darick Robertson, Nat Jones, Stephane Roux, Alfonso Azpiri, Sanjulián, Esteban Maroto, Juan Gimenez, Steve Sadowski, Moose Baumann, Philip Tan, Dustin Weaver, Eric Basaldua, Jeph Jacques, Jason Howard, Craig Rousseau, Chris Moreno, Todd Dezago, Tone Rodriguez, Stephen "JB" Jones, Matt Kindt, Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Clayburn Moore, Tom Raney, Eric Canete, Greg Rucka, Ed Brubaker, Aaron Lopresti, Dustin Nguyen, Dan Wickline, Clayton Crain, Scott Kurtz, Brad Guigar, Dave Kellett, Rick Remender, Karl Kesel, and Brian Haberlin
• May 16–18: Motor City Comic Con (Rock Financial Showplace, Novi, Michigan, USA)Whitall, Susan. "'Wolfman Mac' show will be back in May," Detroit News (19 Apr 2008), p. D.3.
• May 16–17: East Coast Black Age of Comics Convention (African American Museum in Philadelphia and Temple University's Anderson Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) — celebrating black women in comics; guests include Jerry CraftHightower, Robert. "Comic strip artist depicts positive messages on life," Philadelphia Tribune (16 May 2008), p. 1B, 2B.
• May 17–18: Montevideo Comics, Montevideo, Uruguay
• May 30 – June 1: Wizard World Philadelphia (Philadelphia Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania)
• June 7–8: Big Apple Comic Book, Art, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo I (Penn Plaza Pavilion, New York City, USA) — guests include Bernie Wrightson, Gene Ha, Rich Buckler, Irwin Hasen, Joe Giella, Ivan Brandon, Alex Maleev, Billy Tucci, Tommy Castillo, Mark Texeira, Danny Fingeroth, and Michael Avon Oeming
• June 7–8: MoCCA Festival (Puck Building, New York City, USA)
• June 13–15: Adventure Con (Knoxville Convention Center, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA) — guest of honor: Michael Golden; other guests include Arthur Suydam
• June 20–22: Heroes Convention, Charlotte, USA — guests include Jason Aaron, Jim Amash, Marc Arsenault, Liz Baillie, Michael Bair, Christian Beranek, Dan Berger, Ivan Brandon, June Brigman, Mark Brooks, Jeffrey Brown, J. Scott Campbell, Nick Cardy, Johanna Draper Carlson, K. C. Carlson, Richard Case, Tommy Castillo, Kody Chamberlain, Bernard Chang, Matt Chapman, Mike Chapman, Sean Chen, Cliff Chiang, Frank Cho, Darwyn Cooke, Amanda Conner, Jeremy Dale, Guy Davis, Mike Dawson, Kelly Sue DeConnick, Vito Delsante, Todd Dezago, Dan Didio, Michael Dooney, Colleen Doran, Evan Dorkin, Dave Dorman, Chris Duffy, Sarah Dyer, Nathan Edmondson, Tommy Lee Edwards, Josh Elder, Steve Epting, Michael Eury, Tom Feister, Al Feldstein, David Finch, Ian Flynn, Matt Fraction, Francesco Francavilla, Gary Friedrich, Rob G., John Gallagher, Chris Giarrusso, Dick Giordano, Bryan J. L. Glass, Michael Golden, Jimmy Gownley, Keron Grant, Nicholas Gurewitch, Cully Hamner, Scott Hampton, Sammy Harkham, Tony Harris, Irwin Hasen, Jeremy Haun, Jaime Hernandez, Jonathan Hickman, Greg Horn, Adam Hughes, Kevin Huizenga, Kathryn Immonen, Stuart Immonen, Georges Jeanty, Nat Jones, Rafael Kayanan, Karl Kesel, Matt Kindt, Robert Kirkman, Barry Kitson, Peter Laird, Roger Langridge, Erik Larsen, Hope Larson, Jason Latour, Steve Lavigne, Jim Lawson, John Paul Leon, Alec Longstreth, Heidi MacDonald, David W. Mack, Jim Mahfood, David Malki, Laura Martin, Nathan Massengill, Paul Maybury, Bob McLeod, Chris Moreno, Dan Nadel, Steve Niles, Phil Noto, Bryan Lee O'Malley, Michael Avon Oeming, Jim Ottaviani, Ryan Ottley, Jimmy Palmiotti, Jeff Parker, Brandon Peterson, Ed Piskor, Chris Pitzer, Liz Prince, Brian Pulido, Brian Ralph, Rick Remender, Ross Richie, Paolo Rivera, Alex Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Budd Root, Craig Rousseau, Stéphane Roux, Jim Rugg, Andy Runton, Chris Samnee, Jim Scancarelli, Tom Scioli, Rick Spears, Tom Spurgeon, Chris Staros, Joe Staton, Brian Stelfreeze, Karl Story, Kazimir Strzepek, Matthew Sturges, Eric Talbot, Mark Texeira, Roy Thomas, Andie Tong, Tim Townsend, Herb Trimpe, Dean Trippe, Rob Ullman, Ethan Van Sciver, Dexter Vines, Neil Vokes, Matt Wagner, Mark Waid, Loston Wallace, Daniel Way, Julia Wertz, Ron Wilson, Renée Witterstaetter, and John Workman
• June 26–29: Wizard World Chicago (Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois, USA) — c. 68,000 attendees; guest of honor: Warren Ellis; special guests: Todd McFarlane, Brian Michael Bendis, Alex Ross, Steve Sansweet
• July 12–13: Paradise Comicon Toronto, Holiday Inn on King, Toronto, Ontario, Canada — guests of honor: Herb Trimpe, Joseph Michael Linsner, and Greg Land
• July 13: X-Trava-Con Comic Book, Toy and Non-Sports Card Show (Knights of Columbus Hall, Livonia, Michigan, USA)"Buy, Trade Comics At Show Livonia: Collectibles, Toys, Hourly Door Prizes, Too," Detroit Free Press (06 July 2008), p. CL.6.
• July 19–20: London Film & Comic Con, [http://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/ website], London, UK
• July 24–27: San Diego Comic-Con, San Diego, USA — 125,000 attendees; guests include Sergio Aragonés, Alison Bechdel, Allen Bellman, Ray Bradbury, Dan Brereton, Daryl Cagle, Cecil Castellucci, Darwyn Cooke, Guy Delisle, Paul Dini, Roman Dirge, Cory Doctorow, Ann Eisner, Warren Ellis, Mark Evanier, Renee French, Gary Friedrich, Christos N. Gage, Neil Gaiman, Rick Geary, George Gladir, Laurell K. Hamilton, Gilbert Hernandez, Jaime Hernandez, Adam Hughes, Joe Jusko, Miriam Katin, Mel Keefer, Scott Kurtz, Joseph Michael Linsner, Joe Matt, David Morrell, Karen Palinko, Lily Renee Phillips, Mike Ploog, Paul Pope, George A. Romero, Rowena, Dave Stevens, J. Michael Straczynski, Ben Templesmith, Roy Thomas, Morrie Turner, Mark Verheiden, Matt Wagner, J. H. Williams III, Kent Williams, F. Paul Wilson, Brian Wood, and more
• August 9–10: "Timewarp CAPTION" (East Oxford Community Centre, Oxford, England, UK)
• August 22–24: Fan Expo Canada (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) — 44,500 attendees; guests include Buzz Aldrin, Kate Mulgrew, Edward James Olmos, Brent Spiner, Michael Rosenbaum, Sean Astin, Laura Vandervoort, Renee O'Connor, Kristy Swanson, Jeremy Bulloch, Henry Winkler, Michael Easton, Aaron Douglas, Tobe Hooper, John Saxon, Wes Craven, Sid Haig, Brad Dourif, Ruggero Deodato, Tura Satana, Shawnee Smith, Bruce McDonald, Hugh Dillon, Alex Ross. Brian Bolland. Tim Sale, Mark Bagley, Peter David, Matt Fraction, Gabriele Dell'Otto, Marko Djurdjevic, Cliff Chiang, Georges Jeanty, Alex Maleev, Keith Giffen, J. Scott Campbell, Adam Hughes, Steve McNiven, Ethan Van Sciver, Kevin Eastman, Bob Layton, Angel Medina (artist), Dexter Vines, Vic Mignogna, Derek Stephen Prince, Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Richard Ian Cox, Victor Lucas, Jon Jacobs, and Donna Mei-Ling Park
• August 29 – September 1: Dragon Con (Hyatt Regency Atlanta/Marriott Marquis/Atlanta Hilton/Sheraton, Atlanta, Georgia, USA) — 30,000 attendees; guests include Laurell K. Hamilton, Sean Astin, Micky Dolenz, Robert Llewellyn, James Randi, and Hayden Panettiere
• September 13–14: Montreal Comiccon (Place Bonaventure, Montreal, Quebec) — 1,100 attendees
• September 27–28: Baltimore Comic-Con, Baltimore, USA
• October–November: FIBDA (Amadora, Portugal) — dedicated to fantasy and science fiction[https://expresso.sapo.pt/feeds/lusa/bd-festival-da-amadora-2007-teve-mais-visitantes-edicao-de-2008-dedicada-a-tecnologia-e-ficcao-cientifica=f158490 "BD: Festival da Amadora 2007 teve mais visitantes, edição de 2008 dedicada a tecnologia e ficção científica,"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107030325/http://expresso.sapo.pt/feeds/lusa/bd-festival-da-amadora-2007-teve-mais-visitantes-edicao-de-2008-dedicada-a-tecnologia-e-ficcao-cientifica=f158490 |date=2017-11-07 }} Expresso (Nov. 5, 2007).
• October 4–5: Mid-Ohio Con (Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH, USA) — show acquired by GCX Holdings, merges with Ohio Comic ConPress release. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=16467 "Mid-Ohio Comic Con merges with Ohio Comic Con, launches new website,"] Comic Book Resources (May 19, 2008).
• October 4–5: Small Press Expo (Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, North Bethesda, Maryland)
• October 9–10: International Comic Arts Forum (School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois) — guests include Jorge Opazo Ellicker AKA Jorge Quien, Nicolas Mahler, and Damian Duffy{{cite web|title=2008 ICAF Conference Schedule|url=http://www.internationalcomicartsforum.org/2008-icaf.html|work=The International Comics Art Forum|access-date=Mar 22, 2024}}
• October 11–12: Manitoba Comic Con (Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada) — 16,000+ attendees; guests include Lou Ferrigno, Jeremy Bulloch, LeVar Burton, Erica Durance, Justin Hartley, Charlie Adler, Gerrit Graham, and John de Lancie
• October 11–12: Komikazen (Ravenna, Italy) — guests include Zeina Abirached
• November 1–2: Alternative Press Expo, San Francisco, USA
• November 1–2: Lille Comics Festival, Lille, France
• November 7–9: Wizard World Texas (Arlington Convention Center, Dallas, Texas, USA)
• November 14–30: Comica — London International Comics Festival (Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, UK) — organized by Paul Gravett; guests include Art Spiegelman, Spain Rodriguez, Gilbert Shelton, Steve Holland, Alan Moore, Melinda Gebbie, Pat Mills, Posy Simmonds, Daniel Merlin Goodbrey, Lise Myhre, Asia Alfasi, Emma Rendel, Dave McKean, Ian Rankin, Alex Maleev, Paul Gambaccini, Ian Rakoff, Ted Benoit, Jean Van Hamme, Emmanuel Guibert, Joann Sfar, Kevin Jackson, Doug Braithwaite, Richard Reynolds, Eric Fernie, Hannah Berry, Paul Duffield, Oliver East, Marcia Williams, Richard Appignanesi, Ian Edginton, Ian Culbard, John M. Burns, Mike Collins, David Leach, David Roach, Gary Northfield, Sarah McIntyre, Erich von Götha, Garry Leach, Frederic Mullally, Mike Lake, Greg Theakston, James Romberger.{{cite web|title=Comica 2008: 14 Nov 2008 – 30 Nov 2008|work=ICA|date=2008|url=https://archive.ica.art/whats-on/season/comica-2008/}}
• November 14–16: National Comic Book, Art, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo (Penn Plaza Pavilion, New York City, USA) — guests include Jim Steranko, John Romita, Jr., Michael Golden, Neal Adams, Bernie Wrightson, Gene Ha, Rich Buckler, Irwin Hasen, Joe Giella, Ivan Brandon, Alex Maleev, William Tucci, Tommy Castillo, Mark Texeira, Danny Fingeroth, Carmine Infantino, Mark Evanier, Bryan Talbot, Brian Michael Bendis, Evan Dorkin, Walt Simonson, Michael Avon Oeming, Peter Mayhew, Robin Riggs, Basil Gogos, Kate Mulgrew, and George Lazenby{{cite news|last=MacDonald |first=Heidi |author-link=Heidi MacDonald|url=https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-monsters-did-tend-to-obscure-the-fauns-and-woodlings/ |title=The monsters did tend to obscure the fauns and woodlings |work=The Beat |date=Nov 17, 2008}}{{Cite web|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080930100426/http://www.bigapplecon.com/ |title=Big Apple Comic Book, Art, Toy & Sci-Fi Expo|date=November 14–16, 2008|archive-date=September 30, 2008|publisher=BigAppleCon.com|url=http://www.bigapplecon.com/}}
• November 22–23: Dublin City Comic Con (Park Inn, Smithfield Square, Dublin, Ireland) — guests include: Dan Slott, Adi Granov, Olivier Copiel, Jonathan Hickman, Tommy Lee Edwards, Michael Lark, Paul Cornell, C. B. Cebulski, Liam Sharp, Esad Ribić, Matt Hollingsworth, Nick Roche, Stephen Mooney, Steve Thompson
• November 22: Comica Comiket (Institute of Contemporary Arts, London, England) — co-sponsored by London Underground Comics{{cite news|title=ComICA 2008 Line-Up Unveiled|first=JOHN |last=FREEMAN |author-link=John Freeman (editor)|date=Oct 7, 2008|work=DownTheTubes.net|url=https://downthetubes.net/comica-2008-line-up-unveiled/}}

;Aetheric Mechanics

:Release: December 5 by Avatar Press. Writer: Warren Ellis. Artist: Gianluca Pagliarani

;Anna Mercury

:Release: April 2 by Avatar Press. Writer: Warren Ellis. Artist: Facundo Percio

;American Dream

:Release: May by Marvel Comics. Writer: Tom DeFalco Artists: Todd Nauck and Scott Koblish

;The Evil Dead

:Release: January by Dark Horse Comics. Writer: Mark Verheiden. Artist: John Bolton

;Bayan Knights

:Release: September by Sacred Mountain Publications. Writers: Various

;Blade of the Warrior: Kshatriya

:Release: by Virgin Comics. Writer: Arjun Gaind Artist: R.Manikandan

;Blood Bowl: Killer Contract

:Release: June 25 by Boom! Studios. Writer: Matt Forbeck Artist: Lads Helloven.

;The Bond of Saint Marcel

:Release: July 30 by Archaia Studios Press. Writer: Jennifer Quintenz. Artists: Christian Gossett & Marshall Dillion

;Cable

:Release: March by Marvel Comics. Writer: Duane Swierczynski. Artist: Ariel Olivetti

;Captain Britain and MI: 13

:Release: May 14 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Paul Cornell Artists: Leonard Kirk and Jesse Delperdang

;Countdown Special: The New Gods

:Release: March by DC Comics. Reprints: Forever People #1 (1971), Mister Miracle #1 (1971) and The New Gods #7 (1971)

;Countdown Special: OMAC

:Release: April by DC Comics. Reprints: OMAC #1 (1974), The Warlord #37–39 (1976) and DC Comics Presents #61 (1978)

;Deepak Chopra's Buddha

:Release: March by Liquid Comics. Writer: Deepak Chopra

;Exiles

:Release: March by Marvel Comics. Writer: Mike Raicht. Summary: A recap of the adventures in the first 100 issues of Exiles

;Final Crisis

:Release: May by DC Comics. Writer: Grant Morrison Artist: J. G. Jones, Cover by: Art Baltazar

;Final Crisis: Legion of Three Worlds

:Release: August by DC Comics. Writer: Geoff Johns. Artist: George Pérez

;Final Crisis: Revelations

:Release: August by DC Comics. Writer: Greg Rucka. Artist:s Phillip Tan, Jeff De Los Santos and Jonathan Glapion;

;GeNext

:Release: May 14 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Chris Claremont Artist: Patrick Scherberger, Cover by: Doug Gregory Alexander

;Gigantic

:Release: October by Dark Horse Comics. Writer: Rick Remender Artist: Eric Nguyen

;Goblin Chronicles

:Release: March by Ape Entertainment. Writers: Troy Dye, Tom Kelesides Artist: Collin Fogel

;Guardians of the Galaxy

:Release: May 14 by Marvel Comics. Writers: Dan Abnett and Andy Lanning Artist: Paul Pelletier

;Haunt of Horror: Lovecraft

:Release: June 4 by Marvel Max. Writer: Richard Corben. Artist: Richard Corben

;High Rollers

:Release: July by Boom! Studios. Writer: Gary Phillips. Artist: Manuel Magalhaes

;House of Mystery

:Release: May by Vertigo. Writer: Matthew Sturges and Bill Willingham Artists: Luca Rossi and Ross Campbell

;Indiana Jones and the Tomb of the Gods

:Release: June by Dark Horse Comics. Writer: Rob Williams Artist: Steve Scott. Cover by: Art Baltazar

;Avengers/Invaders

:Release: May by Marvel Comics/Dynamite Entertainment. Writers: Alex Ross and Jim Krueger Artist: Steve Sadowski

;Kick-Ass

:Release: April by Icon. Writer: Mark Millar. Artist: John Romita, Jr.

;King Golf

:Release: August by Shogakukan (Weekly Shōnen Sunday). Author: Ken Sasaki.

;Locke & Key

:Release: February 20 by IDW Publishing. Writer: Joe Hill. Artist:s Gabriel Rodriguez & Jay Fotos

;The Man with No Name

:Release: May by Dynamite Entertainment. Writer: Christos Gage Artist: Wellington Dias

;Marvel 1985

:Release: May 29 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Mark Millar Artist: Tommy Lee Edwards

;Marvel Zombies 3

:Release: October 1 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Fred Van Lente. Artist: Kev Walker

;Minister Jade

:Release: June by Cellar Door Publishing. Writer and Artist: Steve Bialik

;New Exiles

:Release: April by Marvel Comics. Writer: Chris Claremont. Artist: Tom Grummett. Summary: Relaunch of Exiles with this following on directly from Exiles #100

;Number of the Beast

:Release: April 9 by Wildstorm. Writer: Scott Beatty. Artist: Chris Sprouse

;Project Superpowers

:Release: January by Dynamite Entertainment. Writer: Jim Krueger. Artista: Doug Klauba & Stephen Sadowski

;Hulk

:Release: January by Marvel Comics. Writer: Jeph Loeb III. Artist: Ed McGuinness

Reign in Hell

: Release: July by DC Comics. Writer: Keith Giffen. Artist: Tom Derenick

;Runaways

:Release: August by Marvel Comics. The third volume of the series marks the third creative team of Terry Moore and Humberto Ramos.

;Secret Invasion

:Release: April 2 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Brian Michael Bendis. Artists: Leinil Yu & Mark Morales

;Skaar: Son of Hulk

:Release: June by Marvel Comics. Writer: Greg Pak. Artist: Ron Garney

;Sky Doll

:Release: May 14 by Marvel Comics/Soleil. Writers: Barbara Canepa and Alessandro Barbucci Artist: Alessandro Barbucci

;Station

:Release: June 25 by Boom! Studios. Writer: Johanna Stokes Artists: Leno Carvalho and Ed Dukeshire.

;Teen Titans: The Lost Annual

:Release: January 9 by DC Comics. Writer: Bob Haney; Artists Jay Stephens & Mike Allred; Cover by Nick Cardy Summary: The Teen Titans go into space to rescue President John F. Kennedy

;Teen Titans: Year One

:Release: January 2 by DC Comics. Writer: Amy Wolfman Artists: Karl Kerschl & Serge Lapointe. Cover by: Karl Kerschl Summary: A reimagining of how the Teen Titans came together

;Tiny Titans

:Release: April by DC Comics. Writer: Art Baltazar Artist: Art Baltazar, Cover by: Art Baltazar

;Titanium Rain

:Release: July by Archaia Studios Press. Writer: Josh Finney. Artists: Josh Finney & Kat Rocha

;Trinity

:Release: June by DC Comics. Writers: Kurt Busiek & Fabian Nicieza Artists: Mark Bagley, Scott McDaniel, Tom Derenick, Mike Norton and others. Cover by: Art Baltazar

;True Believers

:Release: July 30 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Cary Bates. Artist: Paul Gulacy

;The Twelve

:Release: January by Marvel Comics. Writer: J. Michael Straczynski. Artist: Chris Weston

;Ultimate Human

:Release: January by Marvel Comics. Writer: Warren Ellis. Artist: Cary Nord

;Ultimate Origins

:Release: June 4 by Marvel Comics. Writer: Brian Michael Bendis. Artist: Butch Guice

;The War that Time Forgot

:Release: May 7 by DC Comics. Writer: Bruce Jones Artists: Al Barrionuevo and Jimmy Palmiotti, Cover by: Neal Adams

;Wildcats: Worlds End

:Release: July 30 by Wildstorm. Writer: Christos Gage. Artist: Neil Googe & Trevor Hairsine

;Wildstorm: Revelations

:Release: January 2 by Wildstorm. Writers: Christos Gage & Scott Beatty. Artist: Wes Craig

;X-Men: Manifest Destiny

:Release: September 4 by Marvel Comics. Writers:Mike Carey, C. B. Cebulski, James Asmus. Artists: Michael Ryan, Victor Olazaba, Chris Burnham, David Yardin

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