Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Ulyana Regener (Selenada)

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Ulyana Regener (Selenada).

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Rogue Nouveau' by Fred Ian

'Rogue Nouveau' by Fred Ian.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Seb McKinnon

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Seb McKinnon.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Howl's Moving Castle' by Etara

'Demon Heart' by Etara.

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'The Three Graces' Three-Artist Group Art Exhibition

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'The Three Graces', a three-artist group art exhibition featuring new works by Allison Reimold, Dewi Plass, and Kelsey Beckett.

The opening night is on Saturday August 30 from 7pm-11pm PT in Gallery 2, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until October 4 2025.

by Allison Reimold

#CoolArt: Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Deus ex Terra' Solo Art Exhibition by Martin Wittfooth

Corey Helford Gallery presents 'Deus ex Terra', a solo art exhibition by Martin Wittfooth.

The opening night is on Saturday August 30 from 7pm-11pm PT in the Main Gallery, open to the public for viewing the art at Corey Helford Gallery, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033 and on the Corey Helford Gallery website until October 4 2025.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Raised Slim Blade' by Frank Frazetta

'Raised Slim Blade' by Frank Frazetta.

Original art of the interior illustration from the 1974 omnibus edition of the novels 'The Master Mind Of Mars / A Fighting Man Of Mars', books 6 and 7 of the 'John Carter / Barsoom' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published by Nelson Doubleday.

#CoolArt: 'Hemera' print by Chie Yoshii through The People's Print Shop

'Hemera' by Chie Yoshii.

11" x 17" archival pigment print, in a signed and numbered limited edition of 40 for $65.

On sale now through The People's Print Shop.

#CoolArt: 'Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater' prints by Jake Kontou through Apollo Gallery

'Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater' by Jake Kontou.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print with varnish effects, in a numbered TIMED Release Regular edition for £54.99; a numbered Master Variant edition of 275 for £59.99; and a numbered Gold Variant edition of 175 for £59.99.

On sale Thursday August 28 at 5pm UK until September 12 2025 through Apollo Gallery.

TIMED Release Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Galadriel from The Lord Of The Rings' by Raoul Vitale

'Galadriel from The Lord Of The Rings' by Raoul Vitale.

#CoolArt: 'Guidance' Original Art by Alexandra Verhoven through Every Day Original

'Guidance' by Alexandra Verhoven.

10" x 10" mixed media (pastels, graphite, coloured pencil, ink, and watercolour paints) on Stonehenge paper, original artwork in a 1/1 edition for $625.

On sale now through Every Day Original.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Sue Storm aka Invisible Woman' by Tran Nguyen

'Sue Storm aka Invisible Woman' by Tran Nguyen.

Cover art for 'Fantastic Four' issue #3, published September 2025 by Marvel Comics.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Jace, Cunning Castaway' by Terese Nielsen

'Jace, Cunning Castaway' by Terese Nielsen.

Card art from the 'Timeless Legends' set from Magic: The Gathering, published in 2018.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Negative Burn #22' Comic Cover Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Cover art for 'Negative Burn' issue #22, published April 1995 by Caliber Comics.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sean Phillips

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Sean Phillips.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Spirited Away' by Zao Dao

'Spirited Away' by Zao Dao.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sean Longmore

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Sean Longmore.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Nekosama Ni Chusei Wo Chikau' by Miki Katoh

'Nekosama Ni Chusei Wo Chikau' by Miki Katoh.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'After The Battle' by Frank Frazetta

'After The Battle' by Frank Frazetta.

Original art from the 'Kubla Khan' art portfolio, published in 1977.

Nominees For The 2025 Harvey Awards Announced

Nominees for the 2025 Harvey Awards have been announced.

The Harvey Awards are named in honour of the late Harvey Kurtzman, the cartoonist and founding editor of MAD magazine, and are voted on entirely by comics professionals.

The winners will be announced at a ceremony during New York Comic Con, October 9-12 2025.

Book of the Year

• Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Horvath (IDW Publishing)
• Final Cut by Charles Burns (Pantheon)
• Helen of Wyndhorn by Tom King & Bilquis Evely (Dark Horse)
• Precious Metal: From the World of Little Bird by Darcy Van Poelgeest & Ian Bertram (Image Comics)
• Ultimate Spider-Man Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman & Marco Checchetto (Marvel Comics)

Digital Book of the Year

• Castle Swimmer by Wendy Lian Martin (Webtoon)
• Morgana and Oz by Miyuli (Webtoon)
• The Mafia Nanny by SH00 & Violet Matter (Webtoon)
• Resenter by Gigi Murakami (VIZ Manga)
• Sarah’s Scribbles by Sarah Anderson (Go Comics)

Best Children’s Book

• The Cartoonists Club by Raina Telgemeier & Scott McCloud (Graphix)
• Chickenpox by Remy Lai (Henry Holt Books for Young Readers / Macmillan)
• Free Piano (Not Haunted) by Whitney Gardner (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers)
• Mixed-Up by Kami Garcia & Brittney Williams (First Second)
• Song for You and I by Kay O’Neil (RH Graphic)
• Weirdo by Tony Weaver Jr, Jess Wibowo, & Cin Wibowo (First Second)

Best Young Adult Book

• Ash’s Cabin by Jen Wang (First Second)
• How It All Ends by Emma Hunsinger (Greenwillow Books)
• Navigating with You by Jeremy Whitley, Cassio Ribeiro & Nikki Foxrobot (Maverick / Mad Cave)
• Raised by Ghosts by Briana Loewinsohn (Fantagraphics)
• Strange Bedfellows by Ariel Slamet Ries (HarperAlley)

Best Manga

• The Guy She Was Interested in Wasn’t a Guy at All by Sumiko Arai; translated by Ajani Oloye (Yen Press)
• The Summer Hikaru Died by Mokumokuren; translated by Ajani Oloye (Yen Press)
• Tokyo These Days by Taiyo Matsumoto; translated by Michael Arias (VIZ Media)
• Wind Breaker by Satoru Nii; translated by Jacqueline Fung (Kodansha Comics)
• Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama; translated by Stephen Kohler (Kodansha Comics)

Best International Book

• Blacksad: They All Fall Down Part 2 by Juan Díaz Canales & Juanjo Guarnido; translated by Diana Schutz & Brandon Kander (Dark Horse Books)
• Mothballs by Sole Otero; translated by Andrea Rosenberg (Fantagraphics)
• Muybridge by Guy Delisle; translated by Helge Dascher & Rob Aspinall (Drawn & Quarterly)
• Sunday by Olivier Schrauwen (Fantagraphics)
• The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation by Manu Larcenet; from the novel by Cormac McCarthy (Abrams)

Best Adaptation from Comic Book / Graphic Novel

• Agatha All Along (Disney+), showrun by Jac Schaeffer. Based on Agatha Harkness (Marvel Comics), created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
• Berlin: The Play (Court Theatre), adapted by Mickle Maher & directed by Charles Newell. Based on Berlin by Jason Lutes (Drawn & Quarterly)
• Boop! The Musical with music by David Foster, lyrics by Susan Birkenhead, and book by Bob Martin. Based on Betty Boop created by Max Fleischer & Grim Natwick
• Cat Kid Comic Club!: The Musical with music by Brad Alexander, book and lyrics by Kevin Del Aguila. Based on Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey (Graphix)
• Daredevil: Born Again (Disney+), showrun by Dario Scardapane. Inspired by Daredevil: Born Again by Frank Miller & David Mazzucchelli. Daredevil created by Stan Lee & Bill Everett.
• The Fantastic Four: First Steps (Marvel Studios), directed by Matt Shakman. Based on The Fantastic Four (Marvel Comics), created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby
• Paying For It, directed by Sook-Yin Lee. Based on Paying For It by Chester Brown (Drawn & Quarterly)
• The Penguin (Max Original), showrun by Lauren LeFranc. Based on The Penguin (DC Comics), created by Bob Kane & Bill Finger
• Superman (DC Studios), directed by James Gunn. Based on Superman (DC Comics), created by Jerry Siegel & Joe Schuster
• Thunderbolts (Marvel Studios), directed by Jake Schreier. Based on Thunderbolts (Marvel Comics), created by Kurt Busiek & Mark Bagley

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Princess Leia' by Christophe Vacher

'Until Our Last Breath' by Christophe Vacher.

#CoolArt: 'Kermit' print by MonkeyMouth through Bottleneck Gallery

'Kermit' by MonkeyMouth.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $45; and an archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a limited edition of 35 for $125, with numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Wednesday August 20 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'The Jungle Book' print by Andy Fairhurst through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Jungle Book' by Andy Fairhurst.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 75 for $45.

On sale Wednesday August 20 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#CoolArt: 'Tron' & 'Tron: Legacy' prints by Ben Harman through Bottleneck Gallery

'Tron' & 'Tron: Legacy' by Ben Harman.

Officially licensed 12" x 36" giclee print, in numbered Regular editions of 150 for $60 each; and numbered Variant editions of 100 for $75.

On sale Wednesday August 20 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

'Tron' (Regular Edition)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Misdirection' by Rovina Cai

'Misdirection' by Rovina Cai.

Card art from the 'March Of The Machine Vol 3' showcase set, released Spring 2023 by Magic: The Gathering.

#CoolArt: 'Star Wars Sequel Trilogy' prints by Kevin Wilson through Bottleneck Gallery

'Star Wars Sequel Trilogy' by Kevin Wilson.

Officially licensed 24" x 12" giclee prints, in a matching numbered Regular edition 3 print set of 125 for $130; and a matching numbered Variant edition 3 print set of 50 for $145.

On sale Tuesday August 19 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Black Sun' by Reiko Murakami

'Serapio' by Reiko Murakami.

Cover art for The Broken Binding special edition of 'Black Sun', book 1 in the 'Between Earth and Sky' trilogy, written by Rebecca Roanhorse.

Winners Of The 2025 Hugo Awards Announced

The winners of the 2025 Hugo Awards, presented annually since 1953 by the World Science Fiction Society, to recognize the best in science fiction and fantasy, have been announced.

 

The 2025 Hugo Awards were presented at a ceremony during Seattle WorldCon 2025, the 83rd World Science Fiction Convention, on August 16 2025 in Seattle, USA.

Best Novel

• The Tainted Cup by Robert Jackson Bennett (Del Rey, Hodderscape UK)

Best Novella

• The Tusks of Extinction by Ray Nayler (Tordotcom)

Best Novelette

• “The Four Sisters Overlooking the Sea” by Naomi Kritzer (Asimov’s, September/October 2024)

Best Short Story

• “Stitched to Skin Like Family Is” by Nghi Vo (Uncanny Magazine, Issue 57)

Best Series

• Between Earth and Sky by Rebecca Roanhorse (Saga Press)

Best Graphic Story or Comic

• Star Trek: Lower Decks: Warp Your Own Way written by Ryan North, art by Chris Fenoglio (IDW Publishing)

Best Related Work

• Speculative Whiteness: Science Fiction and the Alt-Right by Jordan S Carroll (University of Minnesota Press)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form

• Dune: Part Two, screenplay by Denis Villeneuve and Jon Spaihts, directed by Denis Villeneuve (Legendary Pictures / Warner Bros. Pictures)

Best Dramatic Presentation, Short Form

• Star Trek: Lower Decks: “The New Next Generation” created and written by Mike McMahan, based on Star Trek created by Gene Roddenberry, directed by Megan Lloyd (CBS Eye Animation Productions for Paramount+)

Best Game or Interactive Work

• Caves of Qud, co-creators Brian Bucklew and Jason Grinblat; contributors Nick DeCapua, Corey Frang, Craig Hamilton, Autumn McDonell, Bastia Rosen, Caelyn Sandel, Samuel Wilson (Freehold Games); sound design A Shell in the Pit; publisher Kitfox Games

Best Editor Short Form

• Neil Clarke

Best Editor Long Form

• Diana M Pho

Best Professional Artist

• Alyssa Winans

Best Semiprozine

• Uncanny Magazine, publishers and editors-in-chief: Lynne M Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas; managing editor Monte Lin; poetry editor Betsy Aoki, podcast producers Erika Ensign and Steven Schapansky

Best Fanzine

• Black Nerd Problems, editors William Evans and Omar Holmon

Best Fancast

• Eight Days of Diana Wynne Jones, presented by Emily Tesh and Rebecca Fraimow

Best Fan Writer

• Abigail Nussbaum

Best Fan Artist

• Sara Felix

Best Poem

• “A War of Words” by Marie Brennan (Strange Horizons, September 2024

Lodestar Award for Best Young Adult Book

• Sheine Lende by Darcie Little Badger (Levine Querido)

Astounding Award for Best New Writer (sponsored by Dell Magazines)

• Moniquill Blackgoose (2nd year of eligibility)

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Chihuahua Pearl' by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'Chihuahua Pearl' from the Blueberry comics by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sean Andrew Murray

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Sean Andrew Murray.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Peaceful Time' by Miho Hirano

'Peaceful Time' by Miho Hirano.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Sean Anderson

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Sean Anderson.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Bloodborne' by Nicolas Delort

'Bloodborne' by Nicolas Delort.

#CoolArt: 'The Amazing Spider-Man #230' prints by John Romita Jr through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Amazing Spider-Man #230' by John Romita Jr.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 100 for $60; and archival pigment prints on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a 16" x 24" edition of 35 for $125, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and a 7" x 10.5" edition of 35 for $75, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Friday August 15 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'To Battle' by Frank Frazetta

'To Battle' by Frank Frazetta.

Original art from the 'Kubla Khan' art portfolio, published in 1977.

#CoolArt: 'The Crow' prints by Bruno Vergauwen through Bottleneck Gallery

'The Crow' by Bruno Vergauwen. 

Officially licensed 36" x 24" screen print, in a numbered Regular edition of 200 for $60; an archival pigment print on multi-layer acrylic panel, in a Regular edition of 50 for $175, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart; and an archival pigment print on 4mm thick acrylic panel in Variant edition of 75 for $125, with a numbered digital COA issued by Verisart.

On sale Thursday August 14 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular & Multi-layer Acrylic Panel

#ArtOfTheDay: 'The Sword Of Kaigen' by Dominik Broniek

'Misaki' by Dominik Broniek.

Cover art for the Polish edition of 'The Sword Of Kaigen', written by ML Wang.

#CoolArt: 'The Last Of Us: Part II' print by Ilya Kuvshinov through Gallery Nucleus

'The Last Of Us: Part II' by Ilya Kuvshinov.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a numbered limited edition of 135 for $75.

On sale now through Gallery Nucleus (in collaboration with Plush Art Club).

#CoolArt: 'Terrifier 3' prints by Creepy Duck through Bottleneck Gallery

'Terrifier 3' by Creepy Duck.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" screen print, in a Regular edition of 125 for $65; and a numbered Foil Variant edition of 75 for $75.

On sale Wednesday August 13 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Firefly's Advice' by Ed Binkley

'Firefly's Advice' by Ed Binkley.

#CoolArt: 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' prints by Deb JJ Lee through Bottleneck Gallery

'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' by Deb JJ Lee.

Officially licensed 24" x 36" giclee print, in a numbered Regular edition of 75 for $60; a numbered Rainbow Foil Variant edition of 40 for $70; and a numbered Glitter Foil Variant edition of 40 for $70.

On sale Tuesday August 12 at 12pm ET through Bottleneck Gallery.

Regular Edition

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Wandering In Autumn Dreams' by Indi Acosta

'Wandering In Autumn Dreams' by Indi Acosta.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Tron' Concept Art by Jean Giraud (Moebius)

'Tron' concept art by Jean Giraud (Moebius).

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Scott Murphy

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Scott Murphy.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Mermaid Butterfly' by Michael Parkes

'Mermaid Butterfly' by Michael Parkes.

Artist Spotlight: The Art Of . . . Scott M Fischer

Showcasing art from some of my favourite artists, and those that have attracted my attention, in the field of visual arts, including vintage; pulp; pop culture; books and comics; concert posters; fantastical and imaginative realism; classical; contemporary; new contemporary; pop surrealism; conceptual and illustration.

The art of Scott M Fischer.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Fingers Laced To Crown' by Fernanda Suarez

'Fingers Laced To Crown' by Fernanda Suarez.

#CoolArt: 'Fantastic Four' print by George Caltsoudas through Moor-Art Gallery

'Fantastic Four: Marvel's First Family' by George Caltsoudas.

Officially licensed 18" x 24" giclee print, in a signed (autopen), numbered and embossed limited edition of 200, with white border, for £69.99, with exclusive COA.

On sale Friday August 8 at 6pm UK through Moor-Art Gallery.

#ArtOfTheDay: 'Death Dealer IV' study by Frank Frazetta

'Death Dealer IV' study by Frank Frazetta.

#CoolArt: WOW x WOW presents 'Submerge' Group Art Exhibition

WOW x WOW presents 'Submerge', a group art exhibition featuring over 60 international artists and comprised of more than 90 unique pieces.

The online exhibition runs from Friday August 8 at 7pm UK on the WOW x WOW website and will be on view until August 29 2025.

by Anka Yanovna