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Noah J. Nelson

  • A panel from part one of<em> Insufferable</em>, the first title offered by the comics website <a href="http://Thrillbent.com">Thrillbent.com</a>. The site's creator, comic-book writer Mark Waid, hopes it will redefine comics in the era of smartphones and tablets.
    A Comics Crusader Takes On The Digital Future
    Noah J. Nelson
    Comic-book writer Mark Waid is legendary among comics fans. But after a long career on paper, he's launched a digital line of comics, hoping to reach fans on smartphones and e-readers. But some store owners are worried that digital comics will mean the end of their business.
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