Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/14/2025

"It's a gateway for a new generation of Transformers fans": Brian "Smitty" Smith and Marz Jr discuss Transformers: Worst Bot Ever
Billy Langsworthy
31.07.25 https://www.brandsuntapped.com/its-a-gateway-for-a-new-generation-of-transformers-fans-brian-smitty-smith-and-marz-jr-discuss-transformers-worst-bot-ever/

Interview: DRAWN TO MOMA editors on how the anthology encourages 'dialogue around art'
Ollie Kaplan on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-drawn-to-moma-editors-on-how-the-anthology-encourages-dialogue-around-art/

The Beat's Fantastic Four Movie Roundtable: Part Two in One
Beat Staff on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-beats-fantastic-four-movie-roundtable-part-two-in-one/

Liza Donnelly
The Cartoons Of Liana Finck
Seeing Things Aug 14, 2025
https://lizadonnelly.substack.com/p/the-cartoons-of-liana-finck

The Art of Mystery/The Mystery of Art
A mother-son duo plots a whodunit graphic novel and lands on the biggest stage in comics
Margie Kraft Kindt  |  April 2, 2025
https://www.us.mensa.org/read/bulletin/features/the-art-of-mystery-the-mystery-of-art/

Exclusive: GlobalComix and Kodansha partner up to make iconic manga available worldwide
Matias De la Piedra on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-globalcomix-and-kodansha-partner-up-to-make-iconic-manga-available-worldwide/

Interview: Caleb Goellner on how TMNT x NARUTO is like a tasty slice of pizza
Ollie Kaplan on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-caleb-goellner-on-how-tmnt-x-naruto-is-like-a-tasty-slice-of-pizza/

Daniel Best - Author Aug 14, 2025
 Diamond Comic Distributors Justify Their Warehouse Auction
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/diamond-comic-distributors-justify

The Visionary Art of Franco-Belgian Comics, 1930s to 1960s
Hugo Frey (Editor), Maaheen Ahmed (Editor)
Leuven University Press
https://lup.be/book/the-visionary-art-of-franco-belgian-comics-1930s-to-1960s/

Foreword
Dan Nadel

Introduction. The Visionary Art of Franco-Belgian Comics, 1930s to 1960s
Hugo Frey

Chapter One. Enter the European Superhero
Maaheen Ahmed

Chapter Two. The War Comics
Hugo Frey

Chapter Three. Wacky Inventions, Extraordinary Science, and Eccentric Professors
Maaheen Ahmed

Chapter Four. Slapstick: Crazy Fights, Memorable Accidents
Eva Van de Wiele

Chapter Five. Topsy-Turvy Worlds: Carnivalesque Children and Talking Animals
Maaheen Ahmed

Chapter Six. The Earth Trembles: Dino Comics and Palaeo-Utopias
Felipe Muhr

Chapter Seven. "Overcrowded" Comics Skies: The Mesmerising Aviation Comics
Hugo Frey

Chapter Eight. Fantastical Landscapes and Disturbing Places: The Surreal Geographies of Adventure
Hugo Frey

Chapter Nine. A Graphic Kaleidoscope: Experiments in Form
Benoît Crucifix

Chapter Ten. Literary Adaptations, or Something Else?
Jan Baetens

Alain Van Passen "In His Own Words"
Interview conducted, edited, and translated by Hugo Frey and Maaheen Ahmed

A Unique Collection: An Interview with Philippe Capart
Interview conducted, edited and translated by Jan Baetens

Afterword
Tine Anthoni

James Gunn Credits Alan Moore & Chris Sprouse for Influencing New DCU
In a recent social media post, James Gunn explained how Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse's Tom Strong helped influence DC Studios' new DCU.
13 Aug 2025
by Ray Flook
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/james-gunn-credits-alan-moore-chris-sprouse-for-influencing-new-dcu/

AJ Locascio on Spoops! | Interview and Preview

August 13, 2025 by Brigid Alverson  https://goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/08/13/aj-locascio-on-spoops-interview-and-preview/

Who Killed Tanaka-san? The Tragedy Behind a Superwoman's Smile
Kaoru Kumi | August 14, 2025
https://www.tcj.com/who-killed-tanaka-san-the-tragedy-behind-a-superwomans-smile/

The 2025 Ignatz Award nominees have arrived
Dean Simons on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-2025-ignatz-award-nominees-have-arrived/

MOVIE REVIEW: Red Sonja doesn't know who Red Sonja is
Julian Lytle on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-red-sonja-doesnt-know-who-red-sonja-is/

Heritage's "Art of Disney" Auction Sets New Animation Record with $5.19M
  Mercedes Milligan
August 13, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/heritages-art-of-disney-auction-sets-new-animation-record-with-5-19m/

Pup, Pup and Away! Krypto Stars in New Animated Shorts from WB & DC
  Mercedes Milligan
August 13, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/pup-pup-and-away-krypo-stars-in-new-animated-shorts-from-wb-dc/

HBO Max and GKIDS Strike 20-Title Deal for Adult Animated and Live-Action Films
 Mercedes Milligan
August 13, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/hbo-max-and-gkids-strike-20-title-deal-for-adult-animated-and-live-action-films/

Thurber's Columbus
 Broad and High  Oct 24, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nEtmPToU4

Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Rashid | Part 1
Jason DeHart
 Aug 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nLZxIWVqHk

NCS Reubens 2025 [Graphic Medicine and Where I am Coming from (Barbara Brandon-Croft)]
 nationalcartoonists Aug 14 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfHTLenhClk

Fraction & Lieber Talk Jimmy Olsen
Helioscope PDX
Aug 13, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4uonwOvhI

SDCC Interview with 'Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen' & 'Batman' writer, Matt Fraction
The Aspiring Kryptonian
  Aug 4, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx_6cZGaiNc

SDCC Interview With 'Superman: Warworld Saga' & 'AOS: Book Of El' Writer, Phillip Kennedy Johnson
The Aspiring Kryptonian
  Aug 7, 2025  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giUbMBG_G2k

Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: With Special Guests Aubrey Sitterson and Jed Dougherty
 Aug 12, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXNYYW_LI0

The Pledge & The Pull List Comics Industry Insiders Live [Crowdfunding]
Prana: Direct Market Solutions
 Aug 12, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XhppQ2YZz8

Words, Images, & Worlds with Joe Harris
Jason DeHart
Aug 12, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ru6DSijhE

Garth Ennis previews DC's THE AUTHORITY OMNIBUS VOLUME 2!
Forbidden Planet TV
  Aug 12, 2025 Conversations with Andrew Sumner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WmRfmvKbIY