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Questions about ComicsAlliance

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When did ComicsAlliance open its digital doors?

ComicsAlliance opened its digital doors in 2007 as part of a larger online network owned by AOL. John Anderson and Chris Dooley served as the initial editors-in-chief to guide the new publication.

Who was the editor-in-chief of ComicsAlliance after 2009?

Laura Hudson became the editor-in-chief in 2009 after joining the team. She served in this role until she left the site in 2012.

What happened to ComicsAlliance on the 26th of April 2013?

On the 26th of April 2013, ComicsAlliance and the AOL Music properties were abruptly shut down without prior warning. On the 2nd of June 2013, AOL sold ComicsAlliance and several of the AOL Music blogs to Townsquare Media.

Did ComicsAlliance win an Eisner Award?

In 2015 the site received an Eisner Award in the category Best Comics Periodical/Journalism. This win marked a significant moment for online comic journalism during its active years.

Which column has run the longest on ComicsAlliance since 2010?

The longest-running column on the site is Ask Chris written by Chris Sims which has run on the site since 2010. In 2011 Sims was featured on The Daily Show as part of a feature on the Batman comics series credited as a 'Batmanologist'.

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