Dec 01, 2010 — Tonight at the Wadhams Library in Essex County, North Country comic book illustrator Sid Couchey will give a talk and answer questions about his life.

Couchey, who is 91 years old, was a so-called "factory artist" for decades. He drew characters like Richie Rich and Little Lotta for Harvey Comics.

When Brian Mann first profiled Couchey six years ago, he found that the artist often worked North Country scenes into his art.  Go to full article

Jul 10, 2008 — Americans don't buy a lot of foreign novels, even in the summer when books are considered a beach accessory. But go to most bookstores these days and you'll find whole shelves devoted to international comics. From Japanese Manga to European art comics, graphic novels from overseas are pushing into the mainstream. Our reporter Brian Mann has been a comic collector for years. So he decided to find out why these foreign books are so popular.  Go to full article

Apr 13, 2004 — The Cartoon Museum of the Adirondacks has a new home. The museum had a grand opening earlier this month in Ticonderoga. Todd Moe talks with Stan Burdick, who says his museum houses hundreds of originals and prints of comics, cartoons and editorial art.  Go to full article