Friday, July 11, 2025

From Dr. Seuss to Mary Azarian to Phish, this year's issue features stories written and drawn by, for and about cartoonists. And chickens. Lots of chickens.

By Dan Bolles

The original print version of this article was headlined "Comic Timing | Crossing lines in the Cartoon Issue"

July 9, 2025

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/theme-issue/comic-timing-seven-days-cartoon-issue-returns-43949761

Interviewing Sarah Rosedahl's Perfectly Posed Poultry

The North Hero artist bases her cartoons on her flock of backyard chickens. Seven Days asked these muses how they do the serious work of providing inspiration.

By Alice Dodge and Sarah Rosedahl

The original print version of this article was headlined "A-muse-ments | An interview with Sarah Rosedahl's perfectly posed poultry"

July 9, 2025 https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/interviewing-sarah-rosedahls-perfectly-posed-poultry-43947421

A Food Writers' Weekend Food Diary

What does a Seven Days food writer really eat? From restaurant previews and pop-up dinners to meal kits and toddler scraps, it's all about balance.

By Jordan Barry and Kristen Shull

July 8, 2025 https://www.sevendaysvt.com/food-drink/a-food-writers-weekend-food-diary-43946942

M Is for Mary: A Chat With Vermont Printmaker Mary Azarian

Down a long dirt road in Calais, the artist tends to her garden and family, and crafts the woodcut prints and illustrations she's been making since the 1960s.

By Clover Ajamie

July 9, 2025

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/m-is-for-mary-a-chat-with-vermont-printmaker-mary-azarian-43947820

Signs of the Times: My Neighbor Debra on Protesting Again

After 40 years of demonstrating against injustice, cartoonist Glynnis Fawkes' neighbor is still showing up to stand and be counted.

By Glynnis Fawkes

July 9, 2025

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/signs-of-the-times-my-neighbor-debra-on-protesting-again-43947492

Stuck in Vermont: The Fairy-Tale World of Comic Artist and Illustrator Julianna Brazill

Episode 745

By Eva Sollberger

July 10, 2025

https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/the-fairy-tale-world-of-comic-artist-and-illustrator-julianna-brazill-43954820

Cartoonist James Kochalka Publishes Dr. Seuss Sequel

Green Eggs and Ham Take a Hike, one of three new Dr. Seuss graphic novels, offers a modern take on one of the most successful children's books of all time.

By Ken Picard

The original print version of this article was headlined "Hamming It Up | Former cartoonist laureate James Kochalka pens a sequel to the Dr. Seuss classic Green Eggs and Ham"

July 9, 2025 https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/cartoonist-james-kochalka-publishes-dr-seuss-sequel-43947473

Drawn Together: Alison Bechdel and Harry Bliss on Their New Books

The acclaimed Vermont cartoonists interview each other about their new books, which subvert the conventions of autobiographical storytelling.

By Dan Bolles, Alison Bechdel and Harry Bliss

The original print version of this article was headlined "Drawn Together | Vermont cartoonists Harry Bliss and Alison Bechdel interview each other about their new books"

July 9, 2025 https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/cartoonist-interview-alison-bechdel-and-harry-bliss-43947291

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2025. R.I.P. James Carter Cathcart, Pokémon voice actor of 25 years; The voice of Professor Oak and Meowth, James Carter Cathcart, was 71. AV Club (July 10): https://www.avclub.com/james-carter-cathcart-pokemon-voice-actor-obituar

Interview: Sam Prentice-Jones talks debut graphic novel ARCANA: THE LOST HEIRS
Ollie Kaplan on 07/10/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-sam-prentice-jones-talks-debut-graphic-novel-arcana-the-lost-heirs/

Darrin Bell (as S. Thorne)
MAGA loses it over Superman, because of course; Today's editorial cartoon, and a leaked LexCorp memo
Disobey in Advance Jul 10, 2025
https://darrinbell.substack.com/p/maga-loses-it-over-superman-because

Interview: Why Professor RICIA CHANSKY made her class's final exam about the comic LA BORINQUEÑA
Ricardo Serrano Denis on 07/10/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chansky-borinquena/

Graphic Novel Review: Richard Corben's DIMWOOD is a late career burst of gothic horror brilliance
Zack Quaintance on 07/10/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-richard-corbens-dimwood-is-a-late-career-burst-of-gothic-horror-brilliance/

Fitzsimmons, David W. 2025. Steve Benson: Missing a friend. David Fitzsimmons: Arizona's Progressive Voice (July 10): https://davidwfitzsimmons.substack.com/p/steve-benson-8be

Chris Weston reveals that the MCU is still using the comics as concept art
Heidi MacDonald on 07/10/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/chris-weston-the-mcu-is-still-using-the-comics-as-concept-art/

Daniel Best - Author Jul 10, 2025
Buck Rogers: 2000 - Now! The Question Answered, Who Actually Owns Buck Rogers?
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/buck-rogers-2000-now

Fanbase Press Interviews Meredith McClaren on the Release of the Graphic Novel, 'Meat Eaters,' with Oni Press
Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief
July 9, 2025
https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/57078-fanbase-press-interviews-meredith-mcclaren-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-meat-eaters-with-oni-press/

Fanbase Press Interviews SS Julian on Their Nomination for the 2025 Russ Manning Promising Newcomer Award
Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief
July 10, 2025
https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/57093-fanbase-press-interviews-ss-julian-on-their-nomination-for-the-2025-russ-manning-promising-newcomer-award/

PR: Announcing Additional Small Press Expo 2025 Special Guests

For Immediate Release

Contact Email: press@smallpressexpo.com

Small Press Expo Announces Caroline Cash, Ann Telnaes, Peter Kuper, Laura Terry, Anders Nilsen, Julia Gforer and Paige Hender as Special Guests for SPX 2025

Bethesda, Maryland -July 10, 2025

Media Release - Small Press Expo is proud to announce the next group of Special Guests for SPX 2025. The show takes place on Saturday, September 13, and Sunday, September 14, with programming and workshops about the amazing world of independent comics as well as an exhibitor floor featuring over 500 creators.

Additional Special Guests will be announced over the next few weeks.

SPX 2025 is honored to have the following creators as Special Guests to this year's show:

Visit the SPX 2025 Website for More Info

Caroline Cash

Caroline Cash will debut a brand new self-published zine, entitled Zine: It's Short For Magazine at SPX, as well as promote her new Adventure Time Bubbline One Shot (published by Oni Press).

She will also have copies of the new Kuš anthology that will come out later this Summer.

Caroline is currently working on her Eisner and Ignatz award winning series PeePeePooPoo, as well as a graphic novel about dyke drama. She is a Capricorn Sun, Virgo Moon, and Leo Rising.

Ann Telnaes

A two-time Pulitzer winner, Ann Telnaes worked as an editorial cartoonist at The Washington Post for over sixteen years. She resigned after a cartoon she submitted was rejected because it criticized billionaire tech and media executives, including the Post's owner Jeff Bezos, for trying to curry favor with President Trump. Her resignation, which was posted on her Substack, went viral worldwide.

Peter Kuper

Award winning cartoonist Peter Kuper will be signing his latest graphic novel, Insectopolis: A Natural History (W.W.Norton) as well as debuting his upcoming Wish We Weren't Here (Fantagraphic Books). He'll have original art from Spy vs. Spy that he has written and drawn for Mad magazine since 1997 and his cartoon and illustration original art from The New Yorker, The Nation and Charlie Hebdo. Co-founder of the political anthology World War 3 illustrated, he'll have the latest issue and many of his other books at his table.

Laura Terry

When Jinx and her mom move to an unfamiliar apartment, her life is turned upside down when a neighbor gives Jinx a magical crystal that brings a mischievous band of woodland creatures into her life. The Adorables are messy, distracting, adventurous and Jinx just wants to be left alone… until she meets her nerdy new neighbor Robyn and develops a crush. Getting rid of the Adorables turns out to be harder than expected, but this might just help Jinx find her way back to happiness in this middlegrade fantasy graphic novel published by Scholastic.

Anders Nilsen

Nilsen will be presenting his book Tongues, an epic retelling of the Greek myth of Prometheus, set in the present day and intertwoven with an orphan's adventure story and ruminations on humanity's fraught present moment. With exquisite full-color artwork to match its epic scope, Tongues has been called "Momentous" (Alexander Chee), "F#&%ing Amazing." (Charles Burns), and "Momentous." (Leela Corman). Max Porter called the book "A landmark book not only in the history of the graphic novel, but in the history of mythic storytelling."

Julia Gfrörer

We are thrilled to announce that Julia Gfrörer will be at SPX and signing copies of her incredible new collection, World Within the World: Collected Minicomix & Short Works 2010-2022. Deemed "the Norton Anthology of Violence" by The New York Times, this collection stretches over 20,000 years from the Stone Age to the apocalypse. The tales within speak of desire, despair, and the universal need for connection and span centuries, continents, and cultures from prehistoric teenagers in love to Christian martyrs in the making to modern-day vampires on the make.

Paige Hender

Paige Hender (she/her) is a Canadian-born, Louisiana-raised, Hell-spawned cartoonist currently living in Shreveport with her cat Chaplin. The Confessional is Hender's compelling debut horror graphic novel about a newly turned vampire yearning for salvation in the arms of the priest who uncovers her secret. This is her first time to be invited to a convention. She will be signing at the Silver Sprocket table all weekend. Please be nice to her.

Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 500 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.

The Ignatz Award is a festival prize held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, with the winners chosen by attendees at the show.

For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com.

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NPR Superman interview

'We all want to be Superman; Superman wants to be us,' says James Gunn

A Martínez

Morning Edition July 10, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/07/10/nx-s1-5036409/we-all-want-to-be-superman-james-gunn

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2025/07/20250710_me_we_all_want_to_be_superman_superman_wants_to_be_us_says_james_gunn.mp3

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/9/2025

Baker, Lori. 1991. Benson alert! Look out, Sun City! Cartoonist coming back [Steve Benson].
Arizona Republic (June 17): 1-4. Online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/07/09/steve-benson-rip/

Benson, Steve. 2019, Ex-Mormon Cartoonist Steve Benson. Freedom From Religion Foundation (October 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sce7LxONy7E

Degg, D. D. 2025. Steve Benson – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (July 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/07/09/steve-benson-rip/

Jones, Clay. 2025. For Steve: RIP Steve Benson. Claytoonz (July 9): https://claytoonz.substack.com/p/for-steve

Ohman, Jack. 2025. Steve Benson, R.I.P.... Jack Ohman's You Betcha! (July 9): https://jackohman.substack.com/p/steve-benson-rip

Unknown. 2025. Pulitzer-winning political cartoonist Steve Benson dies at 71; Benson, who spent 5 years as the Mirror's in-house cartoonist, suffered a stroke in 2024. Arizona Mirror (July 8:
https://azmirror.com/2025/07/08/pulitzer-winning-political-cartoonist-steve-benson-dies-at-71/

West Virginia comic book author celebrates 'Guy Gardner' in new 'Superman' movie [Beau Smith]
Jackson Rozinsky
Jul 2, 2025 WOWK 13 News
https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/west-virginia-comic-book-author-celebrates-guy-gardner-in-new-superman-movie/

Jim Keefe
Comic Book Easter Eggs [Sally Forth]
Jim Keefe Jul 9, 2025
https://www.patreon.com/posts/comic-book-eggs-133280396/

Q & A with Gus Gordon [Australia]
By Amanda Ramirez
Jul 08, 2025 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/98163-q-a-with-gus-gordon.html

ICV2 HAS MOVED! After Our First 24 Years
Milton Griepp on July 9, 2025
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59988/icv2-has-moved

ICV2 INTERVIEW: UNIVERSAL DISTRIBUTION CEO ANGELO EXARHAKOS. PART 1: The Acquisition, the Ownership Transition, Coming Changes, Supplier and Retailer Relationships; PART 2: Plans for Comics, Approach to the Market, Handling Preorders, Diamond UK, Other Categories
Milton Griepp
July 9, 2025 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59990/icv2-interview-universal-distribution-ceo-angelo-exarhakos-part-1 and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59989/icv2-interview-universal-distribution-ceo-angelo-exarhakos-part-2

July 3, 2025
'Captain America' #2 Preview Introduces David Colton, the 21st Century Captain America
Discover how acclaimed series writer Chip Zdarsky reestablishes Steve Rogers in the modern day. Plus, the covers for 'Captain America' #4!
by William Shammah
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/captain-america-2-preview-introduces-david-colton-the-21st-century-captain-america

Wednesday, July 09, 2025

Captain Chaos Commentary by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/7-8/2025

Flash  Recharged: Dan Schkade on Re‑igniting a Pulp Icon

Comics Kingdom Jul 4, 2025 Inside The Kingdom

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWDWS6laXsM

Words, Images, & Worlds with Kane Lynch (Updated)

Jason DeHart

Jul 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7f-UW2olXDU

Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Tobin

Jason DeHart

Jul 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DgBx_NEAvzM

Words, Images, & Worlds with Ryan Oakley

Jason DeHart

Jul 7, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a54kjfKh3os

Words, Images, & Worlds: Three Guys Talking about Guy (Gardner) [Green Lantern]

Jason DeHart, Kevin Dooley and Eddie Berganza

Jul 6, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ITxVgnGbLcc

Interview with Comic Art Collector Rob Hughes

Bill Cox

CAF+July 8 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxV_tJSk-2Y

Mark Waid Looks Back on Superman: The Last Days of Lex Luthor (SPOILERS)

The Comics Cube with Duy Tano

Jul 8, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DErJfvFbrxk

Superman Cast Talks Punk Rock Phases, the DCU's Future and Tools They Got From Their Parents

Sean O'Connell

CBR Presents Jul 8, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2OtimX6a4M

Everything David Corenswet Did To Become Superman

GQ Jul 7, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u8zoxUlFo7E

'Superwoke': Fox News rages that new Superman film has 'pro-immigrant themes'

'It's about human kindness and obviously there will be jerks out there who are just not kind and will take it as offensive just because it is about kindness,' Superman director James Gunn said last week, setting off a MAGA outrage cycle.

Justin Baragona

08 July 2025

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/fox-news-superman-james-gunn-woke-b2784869.html

'Superman' Review: It's a Bird, It's a Plane, It's a Reboot!

Alissa Wilkinson

July 8, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/movies/superman-review.html

'Superman' Review: James Gunn Gives DC Studios' Crown Jewel a Gleaming Polish With Help From David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan

David Rooney

July 8, 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/superman-review-david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-james-gunn-1236305764/

Superman gets a big, blue reboot that supercharges a beleaguered genre

James Gunn's film is a much-needed course correction for DC's Man Of Steel.