Thursday, January 08, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/8/2026

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: You Probably Didn't Read Harpy by EPHK, But You Should Have. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-you-probably-didnt-read-harpy-by-ephk-but-you-should-have/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Red Hill, Territory, The Press Guardian, and Two More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-red-hill-territory-the-press-gaurdian-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comings and Goings: Kusek, Ching, Collector's Paradise, Harned. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-kusek-ching-collectors-paradise-harned/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Japan's Bestselling YA Comic Book of 2026 Was Generated by A.I.; This is My Dear Wife, Will You Be My Lover?. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/japans-bestselling-ya-comic-book-of-2026-was-generated-by-a-i/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026, No Batman, No Absolute, All Reprint; DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026 as well as what all the other publishers are giving away on Saturday, the 2nd of May. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dcs-free-comic-book-day-2026-no-batman-no-absolute-all-reprint/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. DC Reveals Four FCBD Books for Range of Readers. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61347/dc-reveals-four-fcbd-books

Simons, Blake. 2026. 'All You Need Is Kill' Director Kenichiro Akimoto Discusses His Acclaimed Animated Sci-Fi Feature. Animation Magazine (356; February). online at https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/all-you-need-is-kill-director-kenichiro-akimoto-discusses-his-acclaimed-animated-sci-fi-feature/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Workers from DreamWorks, Netflix and 'Ted' Series Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/workers-from-dreamworks-netflix-and-ted-series-vote-to-unionize-with-the-animation-guild/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Aardman Appoints Helen Beard as Chief People Officer. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/aardman-appoints-helen-beard-as-chief-people-officer/

Inguanzo, Ozzy. 2026. LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. New York, NY: Rizzoli New York

Keefe, Jim. 2026. Working as a Cartoonist - Life Lessons. Patreon (January 8): https://www.patreon.com/posts/working-as-life-147412218

Simons, Dean. 2026. The Jack and Roz Kirby Awards Take Shape. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-jack-and-roz-kirby-awards-take-shape/

Egan, Elisabeth. 2026. The Man Behind 'Dog Man' Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers; "I'm writing for the kid I used to be," says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series. New York Times (January 8): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/books/review/dog-man-captain-underpants-dav-pilkey.html

Gownley, Jimmy, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz and Liz Sumner. 2026. With Patrick McDonnell, Creator of MUTTS. Unpacking Peanuts (January 6): https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/podcast/episode/1ae87383/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts and https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/post/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts

Williams, Kristian. 2026. Reviews: Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/black-arms-to-hold-you-up-a-history-of-black-resistance/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Garth Ennis on Babs' Return in 'The Black Road South' with AHOY Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58039-fanbase-press-interviews-garth-ennis-on-babs-return-in-the-black-road-south-with-ahoy-comics/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rae Allen on the Release of 'Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast' with Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58042-fanbase-press-interviews-rae-allen-on-the-release-of-carmen-red-claw-belly-of-the-beast-with-mike-mignola-and-dark-horse-comics/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Cerece Rennie Murphy on the Annual Celebration of BIPOC Creators with Virtuous Con 2026. Fanbase Press (January 6): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58033-fanbase-press-interviews-cerece-rennie-murphy-on-the-annual-celebration-of-bipoc-creators-with-virtuous-con-2026/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Don't Sleep on 'MAD,' One of the Wildest Sci-Fi Manga Out Now. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/dont-sleep-on-mad-one-of-the-wildest-sci-fi-manga-out-now-2000707695

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The New 'Jujustu Kaisen' Opening Is an Art History Fever Dream; Sukuna pinkies up, everyone. We're looking at all the art references sprinkled in season 3's opening sequence. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/jujutsu-kaisen-jjk-culling-game-season-3-classic-art-reference-opening-theme-2000707576

Schwartz, William. 2026. Comic Strips … In Print? A Look at The Ducktown Weekly and Other 'Zine'-Style Newspapers. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/comic-strips-in-print-a-look-at-the-ducktown-weekly-and-other-zine-style-newspapers/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, and Worlds with Stan Berkowitz [tv animation writer]. Words, Images, and Worlds (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGjY6I6EHo

Cox, Bill. 2026. Wheeling and Dealing with Anthony Snyder - New Year... New Deals. CAF+ (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MosyEXe0zCw

Siuntres, John. 2026. Tim Seeley Deadpool Godzilla Revival TV and More. Word Balloon (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkTD4MdfQWU

Tano, Duy. 2026. The Top 10 Pinoy Komiks Creators of the 21st Century. The Comics Cube (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6nsYvna10

Smith, Barney. 2026. How Bret Herholz Turns Ink into Mood, Humor, and Dread. Storycomic Presents (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlIX9l-aJg0

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Doug L | From Contemporary to Narrative Art. CAF+ (January 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJvTHSMAaU

Simons, Dean. 2026. Awards Roundup: Eisner Awards, Graphic Medicine Awards and Cartoonist Studio Prize Open Submissions, and More. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/awards-roundup-eisner-awards-graphic-medicine-awards-cartoonist-studio-prize-open-submissions-and-more/

Downes, Ian. 2026. Kawaji's Rich Woodall Talks Can Art, Hatsune Miku Success and Future Plans [anime licensing]. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/kawajis-rich-woodall-talks-can-art-hatsune-miku-success-and-future-plans/

Downes, Ian. 2026. Licensing Expert Lucy Wynn-Jones Talks Toys, Brands – and the Rise of Bluey. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/licensing-expert-lucy-wynn-jones-talks-toys-brands-and-the-rise-of-bluey/

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