Drawing Down the Year
A dozen favorite William L. Brown drawings of 2022
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Saturday, December 31, 2022
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/30/22
Stan Lee's Centennial with Danny Fingeroth
Duy Tano
The Comics Cube Dec 28, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3wxTc3vydE
Celebrating Stan Lee at 100: A Few Insights
Scoop December 30 2022
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1012?ArticleID=265962
Celebrating Stan Lee's 100th Birthday: Stan Lee Comic Appearances
Scoop December 30 2022
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1017?ArticleID=265587
Marvel Teases Stan Lee Documentary Coming to Disney+ in 2023
The announcement video was shared on what would have been the legendary comic-book writer, editor and publisher's 100th birthday.
Carly Thomas
December 28, 2022
Disney Stock Fell 44 Percent in 2022 Amid Tumultuous Year
Caitlin Huston
December 30, 2022
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-stock-2022-1235289239/
The Beat's 2023 Creator Survey Part 2: Previews and prognostications
More opinions and previews
Heidi MacDonald
12/30/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-beats-2023-creator-survey-part-2-previews-and-prognostications/
The Beat's 30 Best Comics of 2022
The best comics of 2022, as selected by the elite Beat writing staff.
Beat Staff
12/30/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-beats-30-best-comics-of-2022/
Angoulême Festival Cancels Bastien Vivès Citing Physical Threats
December 29, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/angouleme-festival-cancels-bastien-vives-citing-physical-threats/
BINC Mental Health Wellness Program For Comic Shop Owners/Employees
December 29, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/binc-mental-health-wellness-program-for-comic-shop-owners-employees/
Snapchat Vs Marvel Comics Over Marvel Snap Trademark
December 29, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/snapchat-vs-marvel-comics-over-marvel-snap-trademark/
'Treasure Planet' at 20: Disney's Failed Space Odyssey Deserved to Soar
This maligned flight of fancy contains a trove of underrated accomplishments worthy of reappraisal.
By Carlos Aguilar
Dec. 28, 2022
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/28/movies/treasure-planet-disney.html
Private Eye Magazine
Victoria and Albert Museum
May 28, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtPWO22IdvU
Italo Bettiol, creator of French children's series 'Chapi Chapo', has died at 96
Italo Bettiol was a specialist in stop motion, which consists of 'animating foam and felt puppets frame by frame in front of the camera'. His series 'Chapi Chapo' was broadcast worldwide.
Le Monde December 29, 2022
Superhero Movies Created Bigger Actors. But How Big Is Too Big?
It's a bird! It's a plane! They're…traps the size of a crossover SUV! With increased demand for superhero-fit actors, uncomfortably overbuilt bodies are becoming the norm.
By Jacob Gallagher
Nov. 25, 2022
Friday, December 30, 2022
Jan 28: Phillip Kennedy Johnson at Comic Logic
JANUARY 28, 2023 AT 11 AM – 2 PM
Phillip Kennedy Johnson at Comic Logic!
Event by Comic Logic Books & Artwork
Comic Logic Books & Artwork, Ashburn, VA
Duration: 3 hr
Public Anyone on or off Facebook
Please join us at the shop on Saturday January 28th from 11am-2pm for a special appearance from a writer of Action Comics, Phillip Kennedy Johnson!
In celebration of the release of Action Comics #1051 on January 24th, he will be in the shop, signing and chatting with fans!
We will have books available to purchase, as will Mr. Johnson.
Feb 11: Jose Villarrubia Signing - Absolute Swamp Thing
FEBRUARY 11, 2023 AT 12 PM – 4 PM
Jose Villarrubia Signing - Absolute Swamp Thing
Event by Beyond Comics
Duration: 4 hr
Public Anyone on or off Facebook
Meet acclaimed artist Jose Villarubia (Promethea, Sentry, Sweet Tooth, Hellshock, Get Jiro). Jose was the artist of choice to restore/recolor the brand new Absolute Swamp Thing by DC Comics. He has also been brought in to do the same by the Corben Estate for much of the Richard Corben Library. He is a Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art. This rare store appearance will be to celebrate his amazing work on the Absolute Swamp Thing which will be available to purchase at the store.
Jan 13: New Dimension Hosts Pop-Up Comicon at VA Brewery
This event will be held Friday, January 13 from 6 to 10 PM. Admission is free. For more information, email todd@ndcomics.com or check the event's Facebook page, https://facebook.com/events/s/pop-up-comic-con/1181329969170419/.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/29/22
Mystery, Magic, and Love in Manila: A Review of Three Graphic Novels from the Philippines - A Review Essay
by Lara Saguisag
International Journal of Comic Art blog December 28, 2022
https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/mystery-magic-and-love-in-manila-review.html
How a Stan Lee story in San Francisco set stage for Avengers' debut
By Marcus White | Examiner staff writer
Dec 28, 2022
Remembering Stan Lee, Who Would Have Been 100 Today
December 28, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/remembering-stan-lee-who-would-have-been-100-today/
DC TO COLLECT JOSE LUIS GARCIA-LOPEZ'S BATMAN STORIES
In One Volume
Milton Griepp, Milton Griepp on December 29, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52950/dc-collect-jose-luis-garcia-lopezs-batman-stories
'Annual Animation Show of Shows' Review: A Mix of Whimsy and Dread
By Jeannette Catsoulis
A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 30, 2022, Section C, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Moments of Whimsy Mixed With Pleas for the Planet.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/29/movies/annual-animation-show-of-shows-review.html
Thursday, December 29, 2022
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/28/22
Perfect Copies: Reproduction and the Contemporary Comic
by Shiamin Kwa
Rutgers 2023
https://www.rutgersuniversitypress.org/perfect-copies/9781978826571
Art Spiegelman on Life With a '500-Pound Mouse Chasing Me'
By Alexandra Alter
A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 28, 2022, Section C, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Cartoonist Pushes On Amid the 'Maus' Chaos
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/27/books/art-spiegelman-maus-breakdowns.html
Dave McKean on the Impact of AI for Artists
Palle Schmidt
Aug 29, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qOn0hx211A
Dana Simpson
["The other thing that happened while I was away from Facebook was that Nickelodeon finally pulled the plug on me."]
December 28 2022
Bob Staake
["In 2010 I received an email from Jim Villani, conductor of the Manassas (VA) Symphony Orchestra."]
December 24 2022
Rarities: Galactic Prime by Tom Scortia & Jack Katz
D. D. Degg
December 28, 2022
Help Go Fund Cartoonist Ted Richards
D. D. Degg
December 28, 2022
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/28/help-go-fund-cartoonist-ted-richards/
Statements from SI, NCS, and AAEC on AI Images
D. D. Degg
December 28, 2022
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/28/statements-from-si-ncs-and-aaec-on-ai-images/
Year-End Meta 2022: "Escaping Total Nullification"
Osvaldo Oyola
December 27 2022
https://themiddlespaces.com/2022/12/27/year-end-meta-2022/
Raising Felix: Oh, Christmas Tree
By Julia Wertz
December 23, 2022
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/raising-felix-oh-christmas-tree
Bestselling French graphic novel WORLD WITHOUT END victim of hoax by anti-nuclear campaigners
Taking advantage of busy pre-Christmas period, activists pretending to be representatives of the publisher tried to sneak in fake corrections sheets into copies of the bestselling book
Dean Simons
12/28/2022
Check out the Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration's 90 Candles Initiative of limited edition prints
Ninety British illustrators of all stripes have done gorgeous prints for Quentin Blake's 90th birthday
Dean Simons
12/28/2022
The Beat's 2023 Creator Survey Part 1: where do we go from here?
What was the biggest story of 2022?
Heidi MacDonald
12/28/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/2023-creator-survey-part-1/
Wednesday, December 28, 2022
Bob Staake and the Mannassas Symphony Orchestra
Staake tells the story of the Orchestra adapting four of his picture books to music on his Facebook page -
Bob Staake
["In 2010 I received an email from Jim Villani, conductor of the Manassas (VA) Symphony Orchestra."]
December 24 2022
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/27/22
(Live) Drawing King Arthur (late 5th century edition)
Chris Schweizer
Nov 14, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5wf4N4CLgA&t=6009s
Yūji Nunokawa, Studio Pierrot Founder, Dies at 75
By Miki Suzuki
CBR December 26 2022
https://www.cbr.com/yuji-nunokawa-studio-pierrot-founder-dies/
INTERVIEW: Pornsak Pichetshote shares clues about SANDMAN UNIVERSE: DEAD BOY DETECTIVES #1
The Beat caught up with the writer of THE GOOD ASIAN to learn more about the new series!
Avery Kaplan
12/27/2022
Original Art Sale, Gofundme, To Benefit Fat Jack's
Sale Will Include Artwork by Jae Lee, Jim Aparo, John Romita Jr., More
Brigid Alverson on December 22, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52929/original-art-sale-gofundme-benefit-fat-jacks
Goodbye, Peow: the beau ideal of micro-press ends physical sales
Comics publisher Peow Studio will stop selling books on the last day of 2022, so here's what to get.
Arpad Okay
12/27/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/peow-closing-for-real/
Kenny Porter On Writing [Part 2].
Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker
KLC Press
Dec 21, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGPg4JqdWvo
Dave Gibbons' Christmas Day Message (2022)!
Andrew Sumner
Forbidden Planet TV
Dec 24, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYjMVjFxtes
Funky WinkerByrne [ John Byrne, Funky Winkerbean]
D. D. Degg
December 27, 2022
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/27/funky-winkerbyrne/
Mickey's Copyright Adventure: Early Disney Creation Will Soon Be Public Property
By Brooks Barnes
A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 28, 2022, Section A, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Mickey's Copyright Adventure: Public Will Soon Own 'Willie'.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/27/business/mickey-mouse-disney-public-domain.html
The best comics of 2022
By Grant DeArmitt
Newsarama December 22 2022
https://www.gamesradar.com/best-comics-2022/
Jack Hanks – RIP
D. D. Degg
December 27, 2022
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/27/jack-hanks-rip/
'I Know You'll Miss This Man' [Mad Jack Hanks]
The Fence Post Dec 22, 2022
Rona Johnson
https://www.thefencepost.com/news/i-know-youll-miss-this-man/
The funnies
Mad Jack Hanks
The Fence Post Jul 31, 2020
https://www.thefencepost.com/opinion/mad-jack-hanks/the-funnies/
The cowboy rides away: Mad Jack Hanks
The Fence Post Dec 22, 2022
Rachel Gabel
https://www.thefencepost.com/news/the-cowboy-rides-away-mad-jack-hanks/
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