ComicsAlliance
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. The site featured writing from critics including David Brothers, Andy Khouri, Caleb Goellner and Chris Sims. Laura Hudson became the editor-in-chief in 2009 after joining the team. This early period established the site's voice within the comic book industry before any major ownership changes occurred.
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. Editors Joe Hughes, Andy Khouri, and Caleb Goellner remained in position on the site following this transition. In April 2017, ComicsAlliance was placed on hiatus by Townsquare Media and the most recent editorial staff was dissolved. New content appeared again in July 2021 but no new material has been published since that time.
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. The nomination history included multiple awards before securing this specific honor. Critics and readers recognized the quality of writing produced by the staff over several years. The award validated the site's approach to covering both comics and related media.
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'. Additional features of note for the site have included Kate or Die a regular comic from cartoonist Kate Leth. A weekly feature showcasing new comics-related art called Best Art Ever also ran regularly. The podcasts War Rocket Ajax and The Arkham Sessions were serialized on the site throughout their runs.
Chris Sims wrote the long-running Ask Chris column starting in 2010. Laura Hudson served as editor-in-chief beginning in 2009 until she left the site in 2012. Former Vertigo Comics editor Joe Hughes later announced as the new editor-in-chief took over leadership duties. Andy Khouri and Caleb Goellner remained in position after the 2013 sale to Townsquare Media. David Brothers contributed early writing during the AOL ownership period before the transition occurred.
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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'.