Monday, March 30, 2026
Snailord's Freaking Romance Volume 1 reviewed
May 29: Angela Hsieh at Loyalty Bookstore
In her new newsletter, Angela Hsieh says,
I'll be on "From Query to Bookshelf," a panel with fellow AANHPI authors Celeste Dador, Patricia Tamunihardja, and Sylvia Liu on May 29 at 7pm, at Loyalty Bookstores in Washington, DC.
Disneyland in Paris opens Frozen exhibit, according to WaPo
which actually published the Associated Press' story rather than doing any original reporting.
Disney's new CEO opens World of Frozen in Paris as he showcases the empire that made him
Thomas Adamson
Associated Press March 29, 2026 https://apnews.com/article/disney-frozen-paris-tourism-park-b09aaa203714b67589cd3a51273b4225
Thomas Adamson / Associated Press
Disney opens World of Frozen in Paris, showcasing park's transformations
Washington Post (March 30): A13
Thomas Adamson
Associated Press March 29, 2026 https://apnews.com/article/disney-frozen-paris-tourism-park-b09aaa203714b67589cd3a51273b4225
Thomas Adamson / Associated Press
Disney opens World of Frozen in Paris, showcasing park's transformations
Washington Post (March 30): A13
The Shadow by Dean Haspiel - off-topic, but tough
My buddy Dean Haspiel is taking commissions to handle some unexpected expenses - the bane of all freelancers, I assume. I signed up for my favorite childhood hero, The Shadow. It arrived Saturday (although this is Dean's photo of it) while I was busy taking it to the streets.
In his current newsletter, Dean writes, " My Down & Dirty drawings were a big hit, thus far (take a gander here and here). I got a bunch of commissions (with more to go) and it's helping me pay unexpected expenses. Thank you very much. If you're interested in a Down & Dirty sketch on cheap cardboard for a hundred bucks, gimme a holler. May take a minute as I enter the final phase of printing and shipping ANTIMATTER #1, but I promise to eventually rock your sketch."
3 articles on Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, now at the National Theatre
Thanks to the WaPo abandoning its local arts coverage, I had no idea this show was running until the City Paper linked to 2 of these stories today.
Kyra Belle Johnson and Fergie L. Philippe on playing Belle and Beast
The stars of 'Beauty and the Beast' now at the National share their experience creating 'that place of childlike wonder.'
Julia Tucker
March 23, 2026
'Disney's Beauty and the Beast' on tour at the National is an awesome spectacle
Creating an effervescent world where magic and happy endings still exist, the show is amazing for the whole family.
Zoe Winsky
DC Theater Arts March 20, 2026
Stephen Mark Lukas on Gaston: "You're never playing a villain."
The actor explores what makes the egocentric Gaston tick in Disney's Beauty and the Beast, now at the National Theatre.
Randy Shulman
Metro Weekly March 29, 2026
https://www.metroweekly.com/2026/03/stephen-mark-lukas-gaston-beauty-and-the-beast/
Dog Man: The Musical in Tysons ticket giveaway through Fonts Books & Gifts
We have two (2) sets of four (4) tickets to give away for FREE to THIS Friday's 6:30pm show of Dog Man: The Musical in Tysons! If you shop online today through Wednesday at 7pmET, we'll automatically enter you into the prize drawing. If you stop by the store tomorrow or Wednesday, you can enter to win (*no purchase necessary*, but always appreciated).
Don't want to take a chance on the free tickets? Or need tickets to Saturday's shows? You can also use our discount code to get 25% off tickets to the shows on April 3 and 4. Enter the code - HERO - on the first Ticketmaster page. In the upper right corner underneath of the "Important Event Info" section, click on the "unlock" tab. There you will enter HERO and be able to proceed with your order with the discount.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/28-29/2026
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg On Taking On Spawn & King Spawn From Todd McFarlane. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/matthew-rosenberg-on-taking-on-spawn-king-spawn-from-todd-mcfarlane
Johnston, Rich. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con Malaga Returns In October 2026; San Diego Comic-Con Malaga returns for a second show in October 2026, promising a way to better manage the crowds. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/san-diego-comic-con-malaga-returns-in-october-2026/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. $1000 Bounty Placed On Black Cat Mystery #50 Facsimile Graded CGC 10.0; A $1000 bounty has been placed on anyone who gets a Black Cat Mystery #50 Facsimile Edition, graded 10.0 by CGC, currently on Kickstarter. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/1000-bounty-placed-on-black-cat-mystery-50-facsimile-graded-cgc-10-0/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics Sales Explode As Image Comics Gets The "Absolute Batman" Effect; Fireborn & Corpse Knight launch big, Tigress Island, Malevolent, Narco, GI Joe, Scorched, Redcoat, Ice Cream Man, D'Orc sales rise each issue. Bleeding Cool (March 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-sales-explode-as-image-comics-gets-the-absolute-batman-effect/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Alex Ross On Kingdom Come, Alan Moore & Miracleman; Alex Ross speaks out on Kingdom Come, Alan Moore, Twilight Of The Superheroes, Miracleman, Mark Waid and DC Comics. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/alex-ross-on-kingdom-come-alan-moore-miracleman/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Aaaaand Another Cartoon Accused of AntiSemitism – Update [Sean Delonas]. Daily Cartoonist (March 27): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/27/aaaaand-another-cartoon-accused-of-antisemitism/
Giacomelli, Sadie. 2026. Makers Series — Jason Chatfield; A conversation with Jason Chatfield—Comedian, Writer, and Illustrator. Blackwing Blog (March 24): https://blackwing602.com/blogs/blackwing-blog/makers-series-jason-chatfield
Araújo, André Lima. 2026. Hermann 1938-2026: Goodbye, old Master. Castrum Lusitania (March 28): https://andrelimaaraujo.substack.com/p/hermann-1938-2026
McKibben, Bill. 2026. Syphoning Morale: The attack on the independence of Stars and Stripes is a window into Hegseth's unaccountable military [Bill Mauldin]. New York Review of Books (March 27): https://www.nybooks.com/online/2026/03/27/syphoning-morale-hegseth-stars-and-stripes/
Degg, D. D. 2026. No More Color Comics Day for Stars and Stripes Readers. Daily Cartoonist (March 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/28/no-more-color-comics-day-for-stars-and-stripes-readers/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Yoshiharu Tsuge, award-winning manga creator, dead at 88. The Beat (March 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/yoshiharu-tsuge-dead/
Harper, David. 2026. In Your Skin with Aditya Bidikar. SKTCHD's Off Panel (544; March 23): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-544-in-your-skin-with-aditya-bidikar/
Harper, David and Oliver Sava. 2026. Double Take: Taking a Tour of Lands Unknown, as the Second Phase of Mike Mignola and Ben Stenbeck's New Universe Arrives. SKTCHD (March 26): https://sktchd.com/review/double-take-lands-unknown/
Harper, David. 2018. The Best Superhero Comic In The Universe [Invincible]. Skybound (March 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoxI8vd1mKk
Moses, Robert. 2026. Finding Barbara Shermund: A cartoonist time could not erase. FOX 5 New York (March 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyVSYCJM5JI
Lee, Cecilia. 2026. The Tony Millionaire Show. Patch (March 30): https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/calendar/event/20260330/6cbe2546-2916-42b6-a984-4bbfdfc27fc4/the-tony-millionaire-show
Cotter, Ryan. 2026. Pulitzer Prize-winner illustrates power of comics to inspire Sitka students [Medar de la Cruz]. KCAW (March 26): https://www.kcaw.org/2026/03/26/pulitzer-prize-winner-illustrates-power-of-comics-to-inspire-sitka-students/
Al-Ebadi, Mo. 2026. From Gateway cartoonist to Omaha storyteller: Jeff Koterba's creative journey. UNO's The Gateway (March 27): https://www.unothegateway.com/culture/from-gateway-cartoonist-to-omaha-storyteller-jeff-koterba-s-creative-journey/article_3d7d2a60-ea6f-4554-85f6-82def12ae26d.html
Capos, Claudia. 2026. Wizard of wit [Harley Schwadron]. Michigan Today (March 27): https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2026/03/27/wizard-of-wit/
Degg, D. D. 2026. The NCS at 80. Daily Cartoonist (March 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/29/the-ncs-at-80/
De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Dennis Hopeless. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7SpyFLe7Qw
Cox, Bill. 2026. The Cover Art of Joseph Michael Linsner - Interview and Art Sale. CAF+ (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1t6k8rNjx8
Webber, Georgia. 2026. Inner Intimacy, with Sacha Mardou. Sequential Artists Workshop's Drawing Health (March 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbxVg5hGiuI
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. NCS Studio Visits W Judy Sladky [aka Snoopy on ice]. National Cartoonist Society (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCxGtbVntcw
Molcher, Michael. 2026. Exclusive Robbie Morrison interview — 2000 AD: The Creator Tapes. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4734Z1U8aJI
Kaminski, Paul. 2026. DC K.O. - Q&A ft. Scott Snyder. DC Comics (March 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRTv10K2T8M
Johnston, Rich. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con Malaga Returns In October 2026; San Diego Comic-Con Malaga returns for a second show in October 2026, promising a way to better manage the crowds. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/san-diego-comic-con-malaga-returns-in-october-2026/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. $1000 Bounty Placed On Black Cat Mystery #50 Facsimile Graded CGC 10.0; A $1000 bounty has been placed on anyone who gets a Black Cat Mystery #50 Facsimile Edition, graded 10.0 by CGC, currently on Kickstarter. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/1000-bounty-placed-on-black-cat-mystery-50-facsimile-graded-cgc-10-0/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics Sales Explode As Image Comics Gets The "Absolute Batman" Effect; Fireborn & Corpse Knight launch big, Tigress Island, Malevolent, Narco, GI Joe, Scorched, Redcoat, Ice Cream Man, D'Orc sales rise each issue. Bleeding Cool (March 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-sales-explode-as-image-comics-gets-the-absolute-batman-effect/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Alex Ross On Kingdom Come, Alan Moore & Miracleman; Alex Ross speaks out on Kingdom Come, Alan Moore, Twilight Of The Superheroes, Miracleman, Mark Waid and DC Comics. Bleeding Cool (March 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/alex-ross-on-kingdom-come-alan-moore-miracleman/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Aaaaand Another Cartoon Accused of AntiSemitism – Update [Sean Delonas]. Daily Cartoonist (March 27): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/27/aaaaand-another-cartoon-accused-of-antisemitism/
Giacomelli, Sadie. 2026. Makers Series — Jason Chatfield; A conversation with Jason Chatfield—Comedian, Writer, and Illustrator. Blackwing Blog (March 24): https://blackwing602.com/blogs/blackwing-blog/makers-series-jason-chatfield
Araújo, André Lima. 2026. Hermann 1938-2026: Goodbye, old Master. Castrum Lusitania (March 28): https://andrelimaaraujo.substack.com/p/hermann-1938-2026
McKibben, Bill. 2026. Syphoning Morale: The attack on the independence of Stars and Stripes is a window into Hegseth's unaccountable military [Bill Mauldin]. New York Review of Books (March 27): https://www.nybooks.com/online/2026/03/27/syphoning-morale-hegseth-stars-and-stripes/
Degg, D. D. 2026. No More Color Comics Day for Stars and Stripes Readers. Daily Cartoonist (March 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/28/no-more-color-comics-day-for-stars-and-stripes-readers/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Yoshiharu Tsuge, award-winning manga creator, dead at 88. The Beat (March 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/yoshiharu-tsuge-dead/
Harper, David. 2026. In Your Skin with Aditya Bidikar. SKTCHD's Off Panel (544; March 23): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-544-in-your-skin-with-aditya-bidikar/
Harper, David and Oliver Sava. 2026. Double Take: Taking a Tour of Lands Unknown, as the Second Phase of Mike Mignola and Ben Stenbeck's New Universe Arrives. SKTCHD (March 26): https://sktchd.com/review/double-take-lands-unknown/
Harper, David. 2018. The Best Superhero Comic In The Universe [Invincible]. Skybound (March 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoxI8vd1mKk
Moses, Robert. 2026. Finding Barbara Shermund: A cartoonist time could not erase. FOX 5 New York (March 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyVSYCJM5JI
Lee, Cecilia. 2026. The Tony Millionaire Show. Patch (March 30): https://patch.com/massachusetts/boston/calendar/event/20260330/6cbe2546-2916-42b6-a984-4bbfdfc27fc4/the-tony-millionaire-show
Cotter, Ryan. 2026. Pulitzer Prize-winner illustrates power of comics to inspire Sitka students [Medar de la Cruz]. KCAW (March 26): https://www.kcaw.org/2026/03/26/pulitzer-prize-winner-illustrates-power-of-comics-to-inspire-sitka-students/
Al-Ebadi, Mo. 2026. From Gateway cartoonist to Omaha storyteller: Jeff Koterba's creative journey. UNO's The Gateway (March 27): https://www.unothegateway.com/culture/from-gateway-cartoonist-to-omaha-storyteller-jeff-koterba-s-creative-journey/article_3d7d2a60-ea6f-4554-85f6-82def12ae26d.html
Capos, Claudia. 2026. Wizard of wit [Harley Schwadron]. Michigan Today (March 27): https://michigantoday.umich.edu/2026/03/27/wizard-of-wit/
Degg, D. D. 2026. The NCS at 80. Daily Cartoonist (March 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/29/the-ncs-at-80/
De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Dennis Hopeless. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7SpyFLe7Qw
Cox, Bill. 2026. The Cover Art of Joseph Michael Linsner - Interview and Art Sale. CAF+ (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1t6k8rNjx8
Webber, Georgia. 2026. Inner Intimacy, with Sacha Mardou. Sequential Artists Workshop's Drawing Health (March 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbxVg5hGiuI
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. NCS Studio Visits W Judy Sladky [aka Snoopy on ice]. National Cartoonist Society (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCxGtbVntcw
Molcher, Michael. 2026. Exclusive Robbie Morrison interview — 2000 AD: The Creator Tapes. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4734Z1U8aJI
Kaminski, Paul. 2026. DC K.O. - Q&A ft. Scott Snyder. DC Comics (March 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRTv10K2T8M
Saturday, March 28, 2026
Politico's Cartoon Carousel draws complaints
Aaaaand Another Cartoon Accused of AntiSemitism – Update [Sean Delonas]
Camilla Sucre TALK & SIGNING: MAMA CAME CALLIN at Fantom Comics
Creator Camilla Sucre interviewed by Jayme Brodie at Fantom Comics for her new book Mama Came Callin'
Friday, March 27, 2026
A reminder that the Mint is producing DC Comics coins (no matter what else they might do this year)
DC and the U.S. Mint's Historic Partnership Celebrating Comic Art
CREDIT: U.S. Mint Hans Vogel vol. 2 gets its first review...
...and it's not by me! Although I'm looking forward to it.
Pullbox Reviews Hans Vogel is Dead, volume 2- On his journey through the afterlife, a Nazi finds out how important it is to live a life that you can live with
https://www.thepullbox.com/2026/03/93350/
- Hans Vogel is Dead, volume 2
- Dark Horse Comics
- Written & illustrated by Sierra Barnes
Deceased Nazi ace pilot Hans Vogel continues his journey through an eerie afterlife populated by figures from German folklore in this second installment of Hans Vogel is Dead.
Just when he's begun to take responsibility for his actions in life, direct confrontation with the Erlking, his vicious allies, and Hans's own past may send him spiraling back into denial- leaving Reineke, the young fox-girl in his care, in danger. Can he muster his postmortem morality to make a stand for what's right, or will he return to complicit cowardice?
Sierra Barnes weaves a rich anti-fascist fairytale about the importance of recognizing past wrongs, even (especially) when it's easier not to.
de Adder remembers his Queen Elizabeth II 2022 obituary cartoon for Washington Post
The Wayback Machine: The best bad drawing I ever drew [Queen Elizabeth II 2022 obituary cartoon for Washington Post]
THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder Mar 27, 2026
THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder Mar 27, 2026
March 29: INTERFAITH BOOKCLUB: MARCH by John Lewis at Fantom Comics
In my view, this is one of the best biographical graphic stories since Maus. I highly recommend it.
INTERFAITH BOOKCLUB: MARCH
>>SUNDAY, MARCH 29th @ 6:30pmFantom's interfaith book club will discuss civil rights icon John Lewis' graphic memoir trilogy MARCH—newly released as an all-in-one volume. Co-written by Congressman Lewis with Fantom friend Andrew Aydin and drawn by Nate Powell, MARCH won the National Book Award in 2016. The late Rep. Lewis came through Fantom in person himself twice when he was promoting the original releases of this trilogy, so we'll always feel a connection to March.
March 28: HORROR AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING: MAMA CAME CALLIN’ at Fantom Comics
HORROR AUTHOR Camilla Sucre TALK & SIGNING: MAMA CAME CALLIN'
Creator Camilla Sucre interviewed by Jayme Brodie
>>SATURDAY, MARCH 28th @ 6:30pm
Join us to discuss the new Florida bayou horror graphic novel Mama Came Callin' 🐊 Camilla will be here in conversation with fellow Baltimore-based artist JAYME BRODIE for a discussion & signing—should be an interesting conversation for anyone interested in horror comics!
Creator Camilla Sucre interviewed by Jayme Brodie
>>SATURDAY, MARCH 28th @ 6:30pm
Join us to discuss the new Florida bayou horror graphic novel Mama Came Callin' 🐊 Camilla will be here in conversation with fellow Baltimore-based artist JAYME BRODIE for a discussion & signing—should be an interesting conversation for anyone interested in horror comics!
Kirah was born from an improbable interracial relationship that, in central Florida's infamous Asurupa County, defied all the odds. But her idyllic childhood was shattered by an urban legend come to life. The "Gatorman" was a nightmare on the lips of kids and grown-ups alike all the way back to Jim Crow: a monster with the body of a man, the head of an alligator—and a taste for Black children. That's who crawled into Kirah's window when Kirah was just five years old. According to the police, it was Kirah's own father who put on that gator mask and tried to kill her.A clever hybrid of swamp noir, slasher horror, and social satire—and brought to life by Camilla Sucre's vivid illustrations—Mama Came Callin' is a story about family and legacies, both the ones we inherit and the ones we can't escape.
Twenty years later, Kirah works hard to build a life unburdened by the traumatic events of her childhood. Just when it seems like she's managed to find her stride, her dad, fresh out of prison, crashes back into her world with a chilling message: 'He's coming for you.'
Finally forced to face the hideous family history she's been avoiding, Kirah sets off to discover where, and who, she truly came from. And the more she learns, the more disturbing the whole picture becomes. Turns out there's a lot more to the Gatorman than Kirah thought, and even worse: he isn't through with her just yet.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/26/2026
Tom Chitty, Drawn by Tom, https://tomchitty.substack.com/
Trystan Mitchell, The Bigfoot Studio http://www.thebigfootstudio.com/
*Graziosi, Marco. 2019. Edward Lear: A Life in Pictures. European Comic Art (12; 2; Autumn): 17–44. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2019.120203 and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/12/2/eca120203.xml
Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated 'Forgotten Island' Celebrates Filipino Culture; "I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," H.E.R says about the DreamWorks Animation film that hits theaters later this year. Hollywood Reporter (March 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/forgotten-island-her-liza-soberano-trailer-dreamworks-1236546384/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC's "Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis" Omnibus to Include Previously Unpublished Material. ICv2 (March 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61970/dcs-swamp-thing-dark-genesis-omnibus-include-previously-unpublished-material
Johnston, Rich. 2026. CBCS Closed By New Owners In Favour Of Their Own Slabbing Service, PSA; The comic book grading/slabbing service CBCS has been shut down by its new owners in favour of its other company, PSA. Bleeding Cool (March 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cbcs-closed-by-new-owners-in-favour-of-their-own-slabbing-service-psa/
Freeman, John. 2026. Comics Fit fit for A King! [Trystan Mitchell, UK]. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/comics-fit-fit-for-a-king/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Time Sensitive, Even The Stars Will Fall, Deathmetal, and Two More Comics You'll Love!. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crowdfunding-round-up/
Bacon, James. 2026. 1984, Batman, Twilight Banned: Comics Censorship Concerns after huge British school library book ban. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/1984-batman-twilight-banned-comics-censorship-concerns-after-huge-british-school-library-book-ban/
Dancey-Downs, Katie. 2026. School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books; A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates' Men Who Hate Women. Index on Censorship (20 March): https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/school-book-banning-escalates-in-the-uk-as-greater-manchester-secondary-school-censors-scores-of-books/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Watch: DreamWorks Shares Trailer for 'Forgotten Island,' Directors Discuss Pic's Inspirations and Painterly Visuals. Animation Magazine (March 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/watch-dreamworkss-shares-trailer-for-forgotten-island-directors-discuss-influences-and-inspirations/
Allen, Todd. 2026. A overview of the current digital comics landscape. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/a-overview-of-the-current-digital-comics-landscape/
Downes, Ian. 2026. Type designer and lettering artist Jamie Clarke on creating the 'Buttered Crumpet' typeface for Wallace & Gromit. Brands Untapped (March 19): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/type-designer-and-lettering-artist-jamie-clarke-on-creating-the-buttered-crumpet-typeface-for-wallace-gromit/
Taylor, Dan. 2026. Cartoonist Brian Fies marks 20th anniversary of 'Mom's Cancer' graphic memoir. Santa Rosa Press Democrat (March 24): https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/03/24/cartoonist-brian-fies-marks-20th-anniversary-of-moms-cancer-graphic-memoir/
Brooks, Jennifer. 2026. Cartoonist Steve Sack is back. The Minnesota Star Tribune (March 26): https://www.startribune.com/cartoonist-steve-sack-back-drawing-with-left-hand/601619162
White, Madison. 2026. A few words from the Sun's political cartoonist [Ross Mayfield]. Santa Maria Sun (March 26): https://www.santamariasun.com/arts/a-few-words-from-the-suns-political-cartoonist/
Schnelbach, Leah. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again Pulls No Punches in Its Season Two Premiere. Reactor (March 25): https://reactormag.com/tv-review-daredevil-born-again-season-two-premiere-the-northern-star/
Hanson, Alex. 2026. Art Notes: New Vermont cartoonist laureate aims to produce book about state's cartoonists [Stephen R. Bissette]. Valley News (March 25): https://vnews.com/2026/03/25/vermont-cartoonist-laureate-book/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. One Piece's Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-piece-tony-chopper-msf/
Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. WEBTOON Pushes to Expand Indie Creators' Reach on CANVAS; Introduces AI-Powered Translation Program. Kcomics Beat (March 26): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/03/26/webtoon-pushes-to-expand-indie-creators-reach-on-canvas-introduces-ai-powered-translation-program/
Gelgud, Nathan. 2026. Frank O'Hara's Curatorial Eye [comic strip]. Hyperallergic (March 25): https://hyperallergic.com/frank-oharas-curatorial-eye/
Dini, Paul. 2026. ["Barry Caldwell was one of the first animation artists I met when I started my career fresh out of school way back around 1980."] Facebook (March 24): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HZE5CT1Zg/
Beatty, Terry. 2026. ["RIP to my friend and many time convention table neighbor Anna-Maria Cool."] Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoPGAi9VL/
Lawrence, Daryl Richard. 2026. A tribute to Barbie comics artist Anna-Maria Cool. ComicsXF (March 24): https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/24/a-tribute-to-barbie-comics-artist-anna-maria-cool/
Palmiotti, Jimmy. 2026. ["So saddened to hear about the loss of Anna‑Maria Cool, a truly radiant soul whose kindness, talent, and joyful spirit touched everyone around her."] X (March 23): https://x.com/jpalmiotti/status/2036087715037384852
Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: March 26, 2026 [Random House and Disney Jump Into Hoppers Tie-Ins]. Publishers Weekly (March 26): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100017-licensing-hotline-march-26-2026.html
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tokyopop-announces-15-new-licenses-for-spring-2026/
Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Sam Hepburn [UK]. Beep Boop Blog (March 26): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/03/26/getting-to-know-sam-hepburn/
Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Horror icon Junji Ito's latest collection, Statues, is a nasty good time. AV Club (March 25): https://www.avclub.com/statues-junji-ito-collection-review
Zawlacki, Jake. 2026. Reviews: Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil Shuffle. TCJ (March 17): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-mortal-coil-shuffle/
Spence, Shade and Langston Belton. 2026. Wolverine's Journey to Armageddon [aka Marvel Comics Character Breakdown: Bullseye]. The Official Marvel Podcast (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5ygvK6v9w
Siuntres, John. 2026. Dan Dare Returns DeCampi and Laming. Word Balloon (March 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMplPsIcEV0
Vassallo, Milo. 2026. Drawing The Line: An Evening with Political Cartoonists [Ann Telnaes, Steve Brodner, and Tom Tomorrow]. Markers For Democracy (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF2T3tjUyXQ
Trystan Mitchell, The Bigfoot Studio http://www.thebigfootstudio.com/
*Graziosi, Marco. 2019. Edward Lear: A Life in Pictures. European Comic Art (12; 2; Autumn): 17–44. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2019.120203 and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/12/2/eca120203.xml
Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated 'Forgotten Island' Celebrates Filipino Culture; "I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," H.E.R says about the DreamWorks Animation film that hits theaters later this year. Hollywood Reporter (March 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/forgotten-island-her-liza-soberano-trailer-dreamworks-1236546384/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC's "Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis" Omnibus to Include Previously Unpublished Material. ICv2 (March 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61970/dcs-swamp-thing-dark-genesis-omnibus-include-previously-unpublished-material
Johnston, Rich. 2026. CBCS Closed By New Owners In Favour Of Their Own Slabbing Service, PSA; The comic book grading/slabbing service CBCS has been shut down by its new owners in favour of its other company, PSA. Bleeding Cool (March 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cbcs-closed-by-new-owners-in-favour-of-their-own-slabbing-service-psa/
Freeman, John. 2026. Comics Fit fit for A King! [Trystan Mitchell, UK]. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/comics-fit-fit-for-a-king/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Time Sensitive, Even The Stars Will Fall, Deathmetal, and Two More Comics You'll Love!. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crowdfunding-round-up/
Bacon, James. 2026. 1984, Batman, Twilight Banned: Comics Censorship Concerns after huge British school library book ban. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/1984-batman-twilight-banned-comics-censorship-concerns-after-huge-british-school-library-book-ban/
Dancey-Downs, Katie. 2026. School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books; A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates' Men Who Hate Women. Index on Censorship (20 March): https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/school-book-banning-escalates-in-the-uk-as-greater-manchester-secondary-school-censors-scores-of-books/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Watch: DreamWorks Shares Trailer for 'Forgotten Island,' Directors Discuss Pic's Inspirations and Painterly Visuals. Animation Magazine (March 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/watch-dreamworkss-shares-trailer-for-forgotten-island-directors-discuss-influences-and-inspirations/
Allen, Todd. 2026. A overview of the current digital comics landscape. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/a-overview-of-the-current-digital-comics-landscape/
Downes, Ian. 2026. Type designer and lettering artist Jamie Clarke on creating the 'Buttered Crumpet' typeface for Wallace & Gromit. Brands Untapped (March 19): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/type-designer-and-lettering-artist-jamie-clarke-on-creating-the-buttered-crumpet-typeface-for-wallace-gromit/
Taylor, Dan. 2026. Cartoonist Brian Fies marks 20th anniversary of 'Mom's Cancer' graphic memoir. Santa Rosa Press Democrat (March 24): https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/03/24/cartoonist-brian-fies-marks-20th-anniversary-of-moms-cancer-graphic-memoir/
Brooks, Jennifer. 2026. Cartoonist Steve Sack is back. The Minnesota Star Tribune (March 26): https://www.startribune.com/cartoonist-steve-sack-back-drawing-with-left-hand/601619162
White, Madison. 2026. A few words from the Sun's political cartoonist [Ross Mayfield]. Santa Maria Sun (March 26): https://www.santamariasun.com/arts/a-few-words-from-the-suns-political-cartoonist/
Schnelbach, Leah. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again Pulls No Punches in Its Season Two Premiere. Reactor (March 25): https://reactormag.com/tv-review-daredevil-born-again-season-two-premiere-the-northern-star/
Hanson, Alex. 2026. Art Notes: New Vermont cartoonist laureate aims to produce book about state's cartoonists [Stephen R. Bissette]. Valley News (March 25): https://vnews.com/2026/03/25/vermont-cartoonist-laureate-book/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. One Piece's Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-piece-tony-chopper-msf/
Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. WEBTOON Pushes to Expand Indie Creators' Reach on CANVAS; Introduces AI-Powered Translation Program. Kcomics Beat (March 26): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/03/26/webtoon-pushes-to-expand-indie-creators-reach-on-canvas-introduces-ai-powered-translation-program/
Gelgud, Nathan. 2026. Frank O'Hara's Curatorial Eye [comic strip]. Hyperallergic (March 25): https://hyperallergic.com/frank-oharas-curatorial-eye/
Dini, Paul. 2026. ["Barry Caldwell was one of the first animation artists I met when I started my career fresh out of school way back around 1980."] Facebook (March 24): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HZE5CT1Zg/
Beatty, Terry. 2026. ["RIP to my friend and many time convention table neighbor Anna-Maria Cool."] Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoPGAi9VL/
Lawrence, Daryl Richard. 2026. A tribute to Barbie comics artist Anna-Maria Cool. ComicsXF (March 24): https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/24/a-tribute-to-barbie-comics-artist-anna-maria-cool/
Palmiotti, Jimmy. 2026. ["So saddened to hear about the loss of Anna‑Maria Cool, a truly radiant soul whose kindness, talent, and joyful spirit touched everyone around her."] X (March 23): https://x.com/jpalmiotti/status/2036087715037384852
Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: March 26, 2026 [Random House and Disney Jump Into Hoppers Tie-Ins]. Publishers Weekly (March 26): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100017-licensing-hotline-march-26-2026.html
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tokyopop-announces-15-new-licenses-for-spring-2026/
Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Sam Hepburn [UK]. Beep Boop Blog (March 26): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/03/26/getting-to-know-sam-hepburn/
Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Horror icon Junji Ito's latest collection, Statues, is a nasty good time. AV Club (March 25): https://www.avclub.com/statues-junji-ito-collection-review
Zawlacki, Jake. 2026. Reviews: Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil Shuffle. TCJ (March 17): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-mortal-coil-shuffle/
Spence, Shade and Langston Belton. 2026. Wolverine's Journey to Armageddon [aka Marvel Comics Character Breakdown: Bullseye]. The Official Marvel Podcast (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5ygvK6v9w
Siuntres, John. 2026. Dan Dare Returns DeCampi and Laming. Word Balloon (March 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMplPsIcEV0
Vassallo, Milo. 2026. Drawing The Line: An Evening with Political Cartoonists [Ann Telnaes, Steve Brodner, and Tom Tomorrow]. Markers For Democracy (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF2T3tjUyXQ
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Gareth Hinds' Odyssey reissue appearances
Gareth tells me, " It would be understandable if anyone is confused about why I'm doing launch events for The Odyssey, which came out in 2010. It's because there's a new deluxe hardcover edition coming May 12. I'm also doing local events in College Park, Gaithersburg, and Alexandria, all of which are listed here: https://garethhinds.com/the-odyssey/ It's really just a fancy binding with foil, spot-lam, and sprayed edges -- no new content -- but for events and preorders at local stores I will be adding a signed limited edition print with each book."
Since it's been 15 years since I've seen Gareth talk about this book, and interviewed him, I'll probably stop into one of the signings.I'm glad this is an evergreen title for him.
April 29: Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!
Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!
Date: Wed, 4/29/2026
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Place:
Petworth Neighborhood (Main Location!)
4203 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
4203 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20011
Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!
ABOUT THE BOOK
"In her luminous debut, Stalvey meditates on her separation from fundamentalist Christianity and how she found love despite questioning her faith. " —Publishers Weekly, starred review
Interrogating her own upbringing in an evangelical community, Stephanie Stalvey weaves a story of faith, alienation, romance and acceptance, in this beautifully painted graphic memoir.
Stephanie grew up in an evangelical community where love and obedience were overlapping themes. In this world, sin was inevitable, her body was a temptation, and desire was dangerous. Her own thoughts could not be trusted, because she was only saved if she believed the "right things" about God.
But as she grew, built a life of her own, and fell in love with a young seminarian named James, the complexities of the human experience became impossible to ignore. Was God truly so exacting and judgmental? Could faith exist beyond these rigid borders? Could love be both passionate and pure? Her connection to James—honest, caring and sensual—became a safe place for her worldview to expand. And when their son was born, she understood love in a whole new way… suddenly, everything was sacred, everything was in color.
Through striking prose and beautiful mixed media illustrations, Stalvey takes us on an emotional journey of faith, romance, motherhood and loss. With tenderness and honesty, she unravels the fear and guilt woven into her past, reclaims her sense of self, and shows us how to embrace a love that is healing, transformative, and wholly one's own.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
STEPHANIE STALVEY is an artist and writer currently living in North Carolina with her husband James, son Tommy, and their cats. After teaching painting and fine art for over a decade, she now works full-time as an author and illustrator. Her autobiographical comics, which explore themes in relationships, spirituality, intimacy, and parenthood, are enjoyed by her wonderful community of online readers. She loves music, reading in the bathtub, swimming in the ocean, and having heart-to-hearts with her family and friends. She is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art.
ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER
SARAH MCCAMMON is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement. She is also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts, and special coverage, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, PBS, and MSNBC. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia with her husband and two children.
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