Rob Salkowitz

Illustrator Bill Sienkiewicz, known for his expressionist, mixed-media style, is the subject of a new documentary retrospective. Produced by ComicBookPros, founded by his manager Sal Abbinanti, the film's trailer debuted at San Diego Comic-Con. Sienkiewicz's nearly 50-year career spans comics like Moon Knight and New Mutants, and his work on Daredevil influenced "Spider-Verse." The documentary features testimonials from peers and Sienkiewicz's own insights into his evolving, avant-garde process. He describes art as a surprising journey, a relationship, and a powerful tool to find truth and beauty. Starting as an outcast, he remains passionate, crediting early teachers and mentor Neal Adams.

San Diego Comic-Con officials, facing severe space and financial constraints, publicly floated the controversial idea of eliminating Hall H. Chief Communication Officer David Glanzer suggested foregoing the iconic 7,500-seat auditorium to generate revenue, citing the convention's long-standing issue of outgrowing its venue. He explained that current facilities lack space for exhibitors and attendees, and declining sponsorship revenues hinder crucial improvements like outdoor Wi-Fi for managing Hall H lines. Both Glanzer and Chair Robin Donlan appealed for corporate sponsors, highlighting the need for creative solutions amid limited resources. This rare public discussion about Hall H's future signals an escalated plea for support, even as SDCC is confirmed in San Diego through 2030, with a 2028 date shift for the LA Olympics.

Column by Rob Salkowitz Posted by Rob Salkowitz on July 29, 2026 @ 1:17 am CT

Webtoon Entertainment's Q2 beat expectations, but included some troubling warning signs that may signal market maturity and the end of easy growth. Consequently, Webtoon is at a strategic inflection point, pivoting from its traditional content platform model to aggressive direct IP commercialization. The company is investing $100 million in an Adaptation Fund and game development to leverage its vast content library into a global franchise. This capital-intensive strategy, backed by significant cash reserves, aims to reignite growth amidst rising marketing costs and creator concerns over AI, as the company seeks to overcome stagnant user acquisition.

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