Friday, October 31, 2025

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 10/30/2025

  *Unknown. 1924. ["Gene Carr, cartoonist, who created "Metropolitan Movies"..."]. Editor and Publisher 56 (47; April 19): 52. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-19_56_47/page/52/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1924. ["'I started like everyone else, I guess,' said Bud Fisher."]. Editor and Publisher 56 (47; April 19): 50. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-19_56_47/page/50/mode/2up

Unknown. 1924. ["Of course they call him 'Bill' in the office and on the links, but he was always Charles Henry Sykes to his parents in Athens, Ala…"]. Editor and Publisher 56 (46; April 12): 6. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-12_56_46/page/6/mode/2up

Chicago Tribune Newspapers Syndicate. 1924. Introducing Theodore Roosevelt McKee [comic strip advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 56 (48; April 26): 1. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-26_56_48/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1924. ["John Held Jr., well known artist, is making his first appearance in newspapers…"]. Editor and Publisher 56 (44; April 5): 28. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-05_56_45/page/28/mode/2up

Unknown. 1924. ["Al Posen, creator 'Them Days Are Gone Forever,' has originated a new musical comic strip known as 'Jingle Bells,'…"]. Editor and Publisher 56 (45; April 5): 28. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-05_56_45/page/28/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1924. ["Well, feature writers, do you believe in 'spirit control?'"] [Johnny Gruelle]. Editor and Publisher 56 (45; April 5): 28. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-05_56_45/page/28/mode/2up

Unknown. 1924. ["Gaar Williams boasts that he was born in Indiana…"]. Editor and Publisher 56 (44; March 29): 6. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-03-29_56_44/page/6/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1924. ["Dorman H. Smith – the 'H' is for Henry – counts himself an artist from birth."]. Editor and Publisher 56 (45; April 5): 4. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-05_56_45/page/n1/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1924. ["Rube Goldberg…has returned to New York…"]. Editor and Publisher 56 (45; April 5): 28. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1924-04-05_56_45/page/28/mode/2up

  *Alverson, Brigid. 2025. ComicsPRO: Comet Data Standard Uptake Incomplete: Retailers Seek Publisher Adoption. ICv2 (October 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60905/comicspro-comet-data-standard-uptake-incomplete

Whitfield, Orlando. 2025.The comic genius of Joe Brainard [Nancy fine art exhibition]. Apollo (May 9): https://apollo-magazine.com/joe-brainard-nancy-craig-starr-review/

   *MacDonald, Heidi. 2025. Exclusive: Neon Ichiban signs Legendary Comics. The Beat (October 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-neon-ichiban-signs-legendary-comics/

  *Griepp, Milton. 2025. Another $700k In Diamond Fees For September. ICv2 (October 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60908/another-700k-diamond-fees

  *Willshire, Zoey. 2025, Celebrate Halloween with Trick-or-Read 2025. PRH Comics (July 14): https://prhcomics.com/2025/07/14/celebrate-halloween-with-trick-or-read-2025/

Unknown. 2025. Graphic Novel Explains Environmental Impact of AI [Utop'IA; France; Herji]. Mirage (May 9): https://www.miragenews.com/graphic-novel-explains-environmental-impact-of-1457523/

Blewett, Kelly. 2025. The Mother/Daughter Graphic Novel Team Teaching Us How to Love Ourselves [What To Do When You Get Dumped by writer Suzy Hopkins and artist Hallie Bateman]. Cincinnati Magazine (May 9): https://www.cincinnatimagazine.com/article/the-mother-daughter-graphic-novel-team-teaching-us-how-to-love-ourselves/

  *Elkins, Jeff. 2025. Inaugural Oklahoma Comic Arts Festival Planned for September. [Oklahoma City, OK] Journal Record (May 8): https://journalrecord.com/2025/05/08/oklahoma-comic-arts-festival-announced/

  *Zawlacki, Jake. 2025. Uninhibited ideas and dope comics: A 2025 San Diego Zine Fest photo gallery. TCJ (October 30): https://www.tcj.com/uninhibited-ideas-and-dope-comics-a-2025-san-diego-zine-fest-photo-gallery/

Denis, Ricardo Serrano. 2025. Graphic Novel Review: More Weight is a monumental achievement in comic book storytelling [Ben Wickey]. The Beat (October 30):   https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-more-weight-is-a-monumental-achievement-in-comic-book-storytelling/

  *MacDonald, Heidi. 2025. Report: Graphic novel sales down 4.7% and more from ComicsPRO. The Beat (October 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/report-graphic-novel-sales-down-4-7-and-more-from-comicspro/

  *Giray, Merve. Fantagraphics introduces Takumigraphics, a new imprint for East Asian comics. The Beat (October 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/fantagraphics-launches-takumigraphics-for-east-asian-comics/

  *Spratford, Sam. 2025. Fantagraphics Launches East Asian Comics Imprint. Publishers Weekly (October 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/98968-fantagraphics-announces-east-asian-comics-imprint.html

'King of the Hill' Renewed for Seasons 16 and 17 at Hulu
The animated show's revival has been a strong performer for the streamer.
Rick Porter
October 30, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/king-of-the-hill-renewed-2-more-seasons-hulu-1236414150/

'Hello Kitty' Movie Sets 2028 Release From Warner Bros.
A theatrical feature based on the Sanrio character has long been in the works.
Ryan Gajewski
October 29, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hello-kitty-movie-2028-release-warner-bros-1236413588/

H.E.R., Liza Soberano, Lea Salonga to Lead Voice Cast for DreamWorks Animation's 'Forgotten Island'
Dave Franco, Manny Jacinto and Jenny Slate also voice roles in the adventure feature that Universal releases theatrically next year.
Ryan Gajewski
October 29, 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/forgotten-island-her-liza-soberano-lea-salonga-dreamworks-1236413061/

  *Maglio, Tony. 2025. Crunchyroll Anime Is Now Being Used to Treat Lazy Eye — and It's FDA-Approved. Hollywood Reporter (October 28): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/crunchyroll-anime-vr-to-treat-lazy-eye-amblyopia-1236411922/

'A Mouse Hunt for Christmas': How Expanse Squeaked Out a VFX-Fueled Romp in Time for the Holidays [Norway]
  Mercedes Milligan
October 29, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/10/a-mouse-hunt-for-christmas-how-expanse-squeaked-out-a-vfx-fueled-romp-in-time-for-the-holidays/

Scholastic Hoping for a World Record-Setting Finale to Its Year of Dog Man
By Sally Lodge              
Oct 30, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/98986-scholastic-hoping-for-a-world-record-setting-finale-to-its-year-of-dog-man.html

From 'Nobody' to Global Contenders: China's Animation Sector Comes of Age
Mathew Scott
October 29, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/china-animation-sector-analysis-tiffcom-1236408070/

How a German Mom-and-Pop Outfit Built 'Stitch Head,' a New Animated Halloween Classic
Scott Roxborough
October 29, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/stitch-head-gringo-films-animated-monster-movie-1236411633/

  *Sanderson, Peter. 2025.  The Justice Gang Explained: The other superheroes in the "Superman" movie. Peter Sanderson on Comics (October 30):  
https://petersanderson1.substack.com/p/the-justice-gang-explained

New book, "Schott's Significa", features strip by VIZ cartoonist Davey Jones
By John Freeman on October 29, 2025 https://downthetubes.net/new-book-schotts-significa-features-strip-by-viz-cartoonist-davey-jones/

The Most Incredible 'Visions' Volume 3 Short Is 'Star Wars' at Its Absolute Best
"BLACK", by David Productions, represents the apex of what 'Star Wars: Visions' should be: bold, stylistic, challenging, and thoroughly, dazzlingly new.
By James Whitbrook
io9 October 30, 2025
https://gizmodo.com/star-wars-visions-volume-3-best-short-black-2000679537

  *Graves, Sabina. 2025. 7 Reasons Why 'The Nightmare Before Christmas' Is Not a Halloween Movie, 4 Reasons Why It Is. Io9 (October 30): https://gizmodo.com/7-reasons-why-the-nightmare-before-christmas-is-not-a-halloween-movie-4-reasons-why-it-is-2000678916

Hulu Orders 'Southern Bastards' Pilot From Bill Dubuque, Nia DaCosta, Matt Olmstead
Joe Otterson
Oct 30, 2025  
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/onyx-collective-southern-bastards-pilot-1236565880/

  *Apple, Charles. 2025. The Doones From Yale: 55 years of Doonesbury. Spokesman-Review (October 26): https://www.spokesman.com/further-review/55-years-of-doonesbury/

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