CR Week In Review

The top comics-related news stories from December 10 to December 16, 2011:

1. Syrian cartoonist Ali Ferzat appears via video to accept his share of this year's Sakharov Prize.

2. November 2011 Direct Market numbers are enough to convince analysts that 2011 will be bigger in 2010, reversing a recent downward trend. The New 52 initiative and a Lee Bermejo Batman graphic novel drive DC to another big month. Marvel's gains on DC derided in some corners as numbers stunts.

3. The historical legacy of Thomas Nast is challenged by New Jersey politicians, based on Nast's anti-Catholic and anti-Irish cartoons.

Winner Of The Week
Greg Goldstein

Losers Of The Week
Those that might have depended in the past on jobs related to specific comics-making craft skills

Quote Of The Week
"The Heisman Trophy is presented each year to the #1 college football player and it is quite an honor." -- The Beat

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today's cover is from the great comic book series Four-Color

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