One more comic book link for the day. HeroMachine is presented by Underground Online. You can create your own comic book hero or heroine. From the color of their outfit to their hairstyle to the type of gauntlet on their wrists.

Sequential Tart is a webzine about the comics industry that offers interviews, articles and news.

TOKYOPOP 5th Annual Manga Talent Competition runs from December 1st through February 15th, 2005. The top 20 finalists will have their work posted on the TOKYOPOP website. This is definitely a contest to share with your library’s manga fans and budding artists.