Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/1/2026

Casey, Joe. 2026. When I Was (Ben) 10… Turns out, it was all research [writing]. Joe Casey Writes (June 1): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/when-i-was-ben-10

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Interview: James Tynion IV and Marguerite Bennett Talk Odin, a Bloody Mix of Norse Mythos and Neo Nazis. The Beat (June 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-james-tynion-iv-and-marguerite-bennett-talk-odin-a-bloody-mix-of-norse-mythos-and-neo-nazis/

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Dark Horse Workers United Poised as Less Than 48 Remain for Deadline. TCJ (June 1): https://www.tcj.com/dark-horse-workers-united-poised-as-less-than-48-remain-for-deadline/

Lukert, Luke. 2026. This DC Superhero Superfan Writes a Comic of His Own [David Betancourt]. WTOP (June 1): https://wtop.com/local/2026/06/this-dc-superhero-superfan-writes-a-comic-of-his-own/

Johnson, Michael and Ben Bradley. 2026. Cartoonist and Author Creates Creative Way for Kids to Read and Learn Some Interesting Facts About Chicago History [“Dust Bunny Mafia,” Bret Juliano]. WGN Weekend Morning News (May 31): https://wgntv.com/news/wgn-weekend-morning-news/cartoonist-and-author-creates-creative-way-for-kids-to-read-and-learn-some-interesting-facts-about-chicago-history/

Green, B. D. 2026. Archives: Trailblazing Comic Strip, It’s Creator and SW Florida Connection [‘Brenda Starr Girl Reporter’ by Dale Messick]. Fort Myers News-Press & Naples Daily News (May 31): https://www.news-press.com/story/life/2026/05/31/archives-trailblazing-comic-strip-its-creator-and-sw-florida-connection/90281083007/

Moriarty, Dylan. 2026. A Sketch Artist’s Illustrated Journey Up the East Coast; Travel sketchbooks are tiny celebrations of exploration and friendship, both big and small. See the art from one recent trip. Washington Post (May 31): https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/interactive/2026/05/31/sketch-artists-illustrated-journey-up-east-coast/

Ficarra, John. 2026. A Hemingwayesque Tale, with Pencils and a Mad Magazine Twist; Gerry Gersten, a longtime contributor to the publication, died in 2017. His art lives on. Washington Post (May 31): A15 Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/05/21/how-gerry-gersten-mad-caricaturist-won-immortality/

Vinot, Stéphanie. 2026. Festival de la BD d'Angoulême. Clap de fin pour 9e Art + : la société organisatrice pendant 20 ans placée en liquidation judiciaire. France 3 Régions (May 18): https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/nouvelle-aquitaine/charente/angouleme/festival-de-la-bd-d-angouleme-clap-de-fin-pour-9e-art-la-societe-organisatrice-pendant-20-ans-placee-en-liquidation-judiciaire-3352876.html

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: 'Cradle of the Gods', 'Nighthawks' Vol 1, 'Godzilla x Kong', and Two More Projects You Will Love!. The Beat (June 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-cradle-of-the-gods-nighthawks-vol-1-godzilla-x-kong-and-two-more-projects-you-will-love/

Muñoz, Jason. 2026. A Conversation With Cavan Scott. This Dad Reads (May 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojP_fd44vj0

McGuire, Liam. 2026. Ryan North Talks Doomquest: The talented writer joins us to talk about writing the new Doctor Doom-starring book. Comic Frontier (June 1): https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/ryan-north-talks-doomquest

May, Michael and Rob Graham. 2026. Swashbuckling 16 With Chris Schweizer. After Lunch (438; June 1): http://www.afterlunchpodcast.net/2026/06/438-swashbuckling-16-with-chris.html, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/nerdlunch/AfterLunch438-Swashbuckling16.mp3

King, Kristi. 2017. Md. Mom Turns Kids’ Antics Into Comic Book Success [Cindy Goh]. WTOP (February 9): http://wtop.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/020917_cindy_coh.mp3, and https://wtop.com/montgomery-county/2017/02/md-mom-turns-kids-antics-into-comic-book-success/

Turnes, Pablo and Amadeo Gandolfo. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 12: An Argentine Eulogy for John Lent. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (June 1): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/06/remembering-john-lent-part-12-argentine.html

Roxborough, Scott. 2026. ‘Warrior Cats’ Animated Series Secures Director and Showrunner. Hollywood Reporter (June 1): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/warrior-cats-animated-series-greenlit-1236610312/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Mason Drumm Introduces Us to His Oklahoma City-Based Loud Cloud Stop-Motion House. Animation Magazine (May 30): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/mason-drumm-introduces-us-to-his-oklahoma-city-based-loud-cloud-stop-motion-house/

Aram, Mounia. 2026. The City That Changed Everything: An excerpt from animation exec Mounia Aram’s ‘The Long Way to Myself’ [In print as: The Long Way to Myself]. Animation Magazine (May 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/the-city-that-changed-everything-an-excerpt-from-animation-exec-mounia-arams-the-long-way-to-myself/

Unknown. 2026. ‘Book of Life’ Director Jorge Gutiérrez Drops Out of Amazon’s AI Animation Push. Animation Magazine (May 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/book-of-life-director-jorge-gutierrez-drops-out-of-amazons-ai-animation-push/

McConnell, Robin. 2026. Anand [Canada]. Inkstuds’s Substack (June 1): https://inkstuds.substack.com/p/anand

Swinimer, John. 2026. Amie Wright Preps for Toronto Comic Arts Festival 2026. True North Country Comics Videos (June 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9i3uDizjQA