There are lots of reasons to get excited about Comic Con this year, including some news about some innovative comics books that will be released by Marvel, featuring a black Captain America and a female version of Thor.
This past year there have also been notable twists to traditional comic books, including Stan Lee releasing a line of comic books specifically for a younger than usual audience and Lion Forge Comics making notable women from reality like Claire Sinclair and Yaya Han the star superheroines in its stories. With changes like these, the image of a superhero is becoming more reflective of more diverse types of world-saving people with awesome powers, not just a buff guy in a super suit.
18 Innovative Comic Books
From Gender-Swapped Superheroes to Wood-Carved Comic Books:
Laura McQuarrie — Jul 24, 2014 — Pop Culture
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Comical Cat Comic Books
'Cat vs. Human: Another Dose of Catnip' Explores Feline Relationships
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Superhero Monster Comics
DC Gets into the Halloween Spirit with Its Monster Variant Covers
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Sultry Superheroine Comics
Wonderous Was Developed by and Stars Former Playmate Claire Sinclair
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Cosplayer Comic Books
Epic Cosplayer Yaya Han is the Star of the Wonderous II Comic Book
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Gender-Swapped Superheroes
Marvel Decided That From Here on Out There Will be a Female Thor
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Comic Book Proposals
Leigh Gallagher Geekily Asks for Niki's Hand in Marriage
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Gagafied Comic Books
Fame Lady Gaga Comics Illustrate the Singer's Career
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Auditory Comic Books
Marvel’s ‘Adaptive Audio’ Lets You Hear Comics
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Gay Classic Comics
Kevin Keller is the First Gay Character in Archie Comic Books
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Kid's Edition Comic Books
Stan Lee’s Kids Universe Introduces Titles Like 'Reggie the Veggie
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Rap Diva Comic Books
Bluewater Comics Creates an Animated Nicki Minaj Book
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Wood-Carved Comic Books
This DIY Wooden Comic Book Cover Makes Owning a Limited Edition Easy
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Sitcom Comic Books
Stephen Edmond's Sitcomics Breathe New Life into Classic Shows
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Furniture-Focused Comic Books
The Comic Book Lamp Mash Up Features Classic Marvel Superhero Covers
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Feminist Comics
Rashida Jones' 'Frenemy of the State' is a Breath of Fresh Air
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Comic Book Archive Apps
The Marvel Unlimited iOS App Includes Classic and New Comics
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Comic Book Creator Tomes
Marvel Comics: The Untold Story Features Info From Over 100 Interviews
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Comic Strip Cookbooks
Vegetarian Restaurant Dirty Candy Will Release a Comic Book Cookbook
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Sci-Fi-Honoring Toy Puzzle Books
LEGO and Star Wars Unveils the Force of Creativity Book
Superhero-Inspired Popcorn Buckets
The Deadpool & Wolverine Popcorn Bucket is Comical
Grocer Trading Card Campaigns
Loblaw and Marvel Partnered to Give Shoppers Free Trading Cards
Villain-Inspired Collaborative Streetwear
Marvel and KITH Join Forces Again on a Honorary Capsule
Anti-Hero Shoe Collections
adidas Partners with Marvel to Release a Deadpool and Wolverine Line
Superhero-Themed Glamorous Shoes
Marvel and Christian Louboutin Join Forces on a Shoe Capsule
Celebrity-Fronted High-Fashion Campaigns
Versace's 2024 Icons Campaign Embodies the Brand's Ethos
Dark Superhero Apparel
The Batman x Blvck Collection Reimagines DC Characters
Collectible Cosplay Condiments
Heinz Styled Ketchup and Mustard to Look Like Deadpool & Wolverine
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Mutant-Inspired Sneaker Designs
KITH and ASICS Release the Highly Anticipated X-Men Footwear Range
Enchanting Classic-Animation-Inspired Jewelry
Girls Crew Features Collections for Various Fandoms
Doll-Inspired Sneakers
The Superga x Barbie Collab Shares Fun, Nostalgic Styles
Comic Book Hero Collectibles
Mattel Celebrates Iconic Comic Book Heroes with a New Line-Up
AI Comic Story Tools
Story Diffusion Empowers Users to Explore Their Creative Potential
Next-Gen Graphic Attire
Serenity Trends’ Graphic Clothing Offers a Futuristic Aesthetic
Doll-Inspired Movie Launches
Mattel Plans to Release More Movies Following 'Barbie's' Success
Buildable 3D Superhero Displays
The Gotham City Skyline Set Recreates an Iconic City in LEGO
Anime-Style Cartoon Apparel
The Disney x Tommy Collab Fuses Preppy Styles & Manga Influences
Thematic Super-Villain-Inspired Makeup Campaigns
NYX Launches the 'Who Stole Halloween?' Campaign
Winter-Ready Sci-Fi Fashions
The Latest Star Wars x Columbia Collection is Expansive
Superhero-Inspired Vibrant Footwear
Nike Delivers the Air Jordan 1 in a Next Chapter Colorway
Witty Toy-Brand Horror Posters
LEGO Presents a Range of Playful Horror Posters for the Season
Legendary Boxer Pen Collections
Montblanc's Great Characters Collector Line Celebrate Muhammad Ali
Whimsical Series-Inspired Cosmetic Collections
ColourPop Introduces a Stranger Things Collection
Arachnid Superhero Tech Accessories
The CASETiFY x Marvel Spider-Man Collection is Expansive
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
GenAI Storybook Illustrators
Storybooks Turns Kids' Beloved Toys into Main Characters
Cartoon-Inspired Makeup Launches
Colourpop is Bringing Back Winx Club X Colourpop Collection 2.0
Creative Play Pop-Ups
The Sharpie Studio Offered Opportunities for Creativity at SXSW
Comic Strip Milk Bottles
Seki Milk Created Artful Bottle Designs to Encourage Dairy Consumption
Modern Bookworm-Inspired Capsules
Indigo Debuts its Book Club Collection
Destigmatizing Period Comical Kits
ModiBodi and Justyna Green Relaunch the First Period Kit
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
Unretouched Photography Books
Dove Reimagine Beauty Celebrates Authentic Representation
Sci-Fantasy Fashion Collections
Forever 21 and Netflix Draw Inspiration from Rebel Moon
Empowering AI Image Generators
Missjourney Generates Images of Female CEOs, Leaders & Innovators
Villain-Themed Shoe Capsules
KITH for ASICS 'Super Villains' Collection Honors the Marvel Universe
Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees
UNIQLO and Junji Ito Join on a Special Collection of T-Shirts
Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books
Assouline Creates the New Barbie Coffee Table Book
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Interactive Play Experiences
LEGO's Superpower Academy Connects Families with the Power of Play
Kids' Money Management Books
'The Adventures of Ca$hman & Supersaver' Promotes Financial Awareness
Reimagined Beloved Character Comics
Marvel and Disney Imagine Mickey Mouse and Friends as Heroes
Spooky Cartoon Beauty Capsules
Mad Beauty Unveils a Beetlejuice-Inspired Collection
Dark Sci-Fi Capsules
Darc Sport Introduced a Star Wars Collection Featuring Over 100 Pieces
Superhero-Themed Block Pen Stands
LEGO Presents the Star Lord Helmet as a Pen Stand
Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Unveils Exclusive X-Men ’97 Xbox and Series X
Cinematic Superhero Frozen Pizzas
DiGiorno and Marvel Studios Teamed Up for Themed Pizzas
Imaginative Buildable Magazines
LEGO and WALLPAPER Presents the Over The Moon Magazine
AI Coloring Books
Coloring Pages AI Takes Personalization to New Heights with AI Technology
Heroic Luxury Footwear
The Christian Louboutin x Marvel Collab Unleashes Super Stylish Footwear
Vibrant Artist Pop-Up Books
Poposition Press Brings Life to the Keith Haring Pop-Up Book
Jewelry-Centric Coffee-Table Books
Solange Azagury-Partridge's Book Tells Her Dazzling Story
Superhero-Inspired Protein Powders
GNC Pro Performance 100% Whey Protein Has a New Marvel Theme
Book-Themed Collectibles
Booksy's Tiny Books & Figures Inspire a Love of Reading in Kids
Superhero-Themed Luxe Watches
Audemars Piguet and Marvel Join on a Premium Spider-Man Watch
Avant-Garde Coffee Table Books
New Society Hosts 'Decentralization, Please Save Culture' Event
Chic Modern Fashion Collections
Hugo X Les Benjamins Blends Eastern and Western Fashion
Retro Space-Themed Puzzled Posters
LEGO Builder John Carter Creates a Blocked Version of Space
Superhero Snack Cake Packaging
TheTastykake Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Packaging is Sweet
Comic-Inspired Soda Cans
Marvel and Coca-Cola Join on the Heroes Captivating Can Designs
Detailed Superhero Building Sets
The LEGO Marvel Avengers Tower Comes with 31 Minifigs
Comic Series-Inspired Joint Sneakers
Marvel Taps KITH and ASICS on a New Sneaker Capsule
Team Shooter Superhero Games
Marvel Games and NetEase Unveil the Marvel Rivals Game
Superhero-Themed AR Sodas Cans
Coca-Cola's Marvel Universe Packaging Boasts Immersive Features
Empowering Fashion Films
Victoria's Secret World Tour Reimagines the Iconic Show as a Feature Film
Streaming Service Installations
Hulu Returns to Comic-Con San Diego with its Animayhem Activation
Mutant Superhero Gin Bottles
Aviation American Gin Launches Exclusive Wolverine Gin Bottle
Chinese Erotica-Inspired Spring Fashion
Chet Lo Presents a New Collection for SS24 During LFW
Super Hero-Inspired Mobile Games
Monopoly Go and Marvel Collaborate to Make Film Favorites Mobile
Expansive Graphic-Detailed Streetwear
Drama Call Presents its New Collection for the Season
Affordable Manga Subscriptions
VIZ Manga Releases Simultaneously With Japan at $2 Monthly
Advanced Literary Apps
Fabuly Introduces a Compelling Alternative in the Digital Literary Market
Tactile Digital Comics
Webtoon and Dot Inc. are Bringing Inclusivity to Popular Series
Anime-Inspired Collectible Collections
Fangamer Launches a New Line of Castlevania Merch
Personalized Book Boxes
Aardvark Book Club Offers Exclusive Hardcovers for Book Lovers
Superhero-Themed Hypercar Capsules
Pininfarina Unveils a New Batman-Inspired Hypercar Collection
Pop Art Skateboard Capsules
THE SKATEROOM Unveils a Collection Inspired by Roy Lichtenstein
Refreshed Cereal Mascots
Cap’n Crunch Unveils New Four-Stripe Jacket in Spectacular Cosplay Event
Inclusive Esports Partnerships
XSET and Samsung Partner to Create Opportunities for Women in Games
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
Angelic-Themed Fairy Tale Books
Chloë Sevigny Stars in Conversations with Angels by Chopova Lowena
Anniversary-Celebrating Storytelling Ads
The Walt Disney Company Mark Marvel's 85th Anniversary
Women's Literature-Inspired Skincare Stores
Aesop Boasts a Women's Literature Library
Sinister Comic Series Masks
Marvel and Hasbro Release the Green Goblin Helmet
Personalized Christmas-Themed Books
Manimal Tales Debuts Two Personalized Christmas Books
Women's Healthcare Books
Evvy Launched a Gender Health Gap Book for Equal Research Day
Multifaceted Swimsuit Cover Models
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Enlists Martha Stewart on its Cover
Superhero-Branded Cereals
Wheaties x Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 Cereal is Arriving Exclusively Online
Immersive Comic Storytelling Platforms
Webtoon Creates Digital Spaces for Original Content
Pop Culture-Inspired LEGO Sets
The LEGO Marvel Captain America Shield Set is an Impressive Replica
Ink-Style Turn-Based Games
'Howl' Has a Unique Storybook Artstyle and Deep Tactical Gameplay
Villainous Comic Character Makeup
The Revolution Beauty x DC Super-Villains Collection is Playful
Black LGBTQ+-Honoring Exhibitions
Beau McCall's Solo Exhibition Will Kickstart Pride Month
Anniversary-Honoring Graphic T-Shirts
Places+Faces Launch Collaboration Tees for 10 Years
Empowering Movie Industry Dolls
Mattel's 2024 Career of the Year Barbies Celebrate Women in Film
Reimagined Film Brick-Form Shows
LEGO Recreates Iconic Pixar Films for Bricktoons on Disney+
Healthy Superhero-Themed Snacks
Too Yumm! Teams Up with Marvel to Launch a Range of Healthy Snacks
3D Superhero Block-Puzzle Sets
LEGO Unveils the New Decorative Amazing Spider-Man Set
Miniature Japanese Superhero Figurines
Funko's Ultraman Figure Brings a Touch of Nostalgia
Witchy Series-Inspired Tarot Cards
Marvel Unveils an Agatha All Along Tarot Card Deck
Mobile-First Comics
DC GO! Launches Exclusively on the DC Universe Infinite App
Traditional Cartoon Artwork
Tokyo's National Museum Presents Hello Kitty: As I Change, So Does She
Cartoonized Role-Playing Games
Nintendo Announced 'MythForce' as a 2023 Switch Title
Superhero Action Game Sequels
Peter Parker and Miles Morales Star in the Spider-Man 2 Game
Webtoon Comic Apps
Toonsutra is India's Leading Platform for Digital Comics
Re-Invented Comic Book Collections
Veve Comics Offers a New Way to read and Collect Comic Books
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Black Heritage-Inspired Campaigns
Converse Launches the Black Joy Campaign and Collection for 2024
Community-Driven Collector Apps
Connectible is a First-of-Its-Kind Social Media App for Collectors
Centurion-Honoring Artful Collections
The Disney100 x H&M Capsule is Designed by Trevor Andrew
Personalized Comic Book Creation
DreamCanvas Creates Comic Adventures Starring Your Loved Ones
Customizable Children's Stories
Storyland Illustrated Personalized Ebook Creates Custom Stories
Comic Book Coloring Kits
The Made by Me Manga Artist Set Offers Step-by-Step Instructions
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Fashion Recap Artful Books
Style Not Com Unveils the Fashion In 2023 Highlights Book
Cooling Superhero Candy Products
The CandyRific Marvel’s Avengers 12-Count Assorted Tray is Novel
Superhero Movie-Themed PCs
Zotac Showcased a Trio of Spider-Verse-Themed Gaming PCs
Futuristic Lighting Action Games
Marvel 1943 will Feature Nanite and Lumen Technologies
Show-Inspired Coloring Books
George R.R. Martin Teases a New House of the Dragon Coloring Book
Superhero Headquarter Puzzle Sets
LEGO Group Transforms the X-Mansion into an Intricate LEGO Set
Comic-Themed RPG Games
Jam City's New Game is Inspired by the Characters of the DC Universe
Transformative Floral Puzzle Characters
LEGO Korea Unveils the Floral Fighter Figures
Superhero-Inspired PC Games
Sony Announced the PC Launch of the Spider-Man 2 Game
Collaboration Superhero Comics
Bazooka Bubble Gum and DC Comics Partnered for Comic Strips
AAPI Heritage-Honoring Exhibitions
3.1 Phillip Lim Presents the Crafting Selfhood Exhibition
Children's Illustrated Book Campaigns
The 'One in 100' Initiative Spotlights the Medically Complex
Community-Honoring Eerie Graphic Merchandise
Boiler Room Presents its New Capsule for FW23
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Inclusive Book Campaigns
Indigo is Celebrating Freedom to Read Week by Spotlighting Book
Retro Fighting Game Collections
Capcom is Releasing an Arcade Classics Bundle on Modern Platforms
Superhero-Themed Gaming Consoles
The PlayStation 5 Spider-Man 2 Limited Edition Bundle is Striking
Character Side-Story TV Shows
Disney Unveils a Teased Trailer for Agatha All Along
Graphic Novel-Inspired Animations
Scott Pilgrim Takes Off Unveils a Teaser for its Upcoming Series
Crossover Action Adventure Series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Naruto Join Forces
Superhero Dramatic Game Trailers
The Spider-Man 2 Game by Marvel Releases More Teasers
Superhero-Themed Retail Toys
McFarlane Toys Launches Three New Target Exclusive Figures
Multi-Hero Figurine Packs
Hasbro Announces Pre-Orders for the Marvel Legends S.H.I.E.L.D. 3-Pack
Amalgamated Cookbook Directories
Cook Book Love Celebrates Culinary Storytelling Virtually