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Saturday, June 27, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/26/2026


McDonald, William. 2026. The Pursuit of Immortality in The Times [Paul Noth cartoon]. New York Times (June 24): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/24/insider/obituaries-editor.html

Dargis, Manohla. 2026. ‘Supergirl’ Review: This glass ceiling is made of Kryptonite [In print as: Look! Up on the Screen: A Mix of I.P.]. New York Times (June 25): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/movies/supergirl-review.html

Cruz, Clarissa. 2026. The Newest Superhero Prefers to Plant Her Feet on Solid Ground [In print as: Steely Onscreen, But Vulnerable In the Spotlight]. New York Times (June 26): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/26/movies/milly-alcock-supergirl-house-of-dragon.html

Truitt, Brian. 2026. Milly Alcock's a perfectly hell-raising hero in 'Supergirl' - Review. USA Today (June 24): https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/06/24/supergirl-2026-movie-review/90614378007/

Robinson, Tasha. 2026. Supergirl Suggests the James Gunn Formula Can Be Replicated. Polygon (June 24): https://www.polygon.com/supergirl-review-james-gunn-formula-dcu/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 06/26/26: Thief returns to comics. The Beat (June 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-062626/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. BOOM! Acquires Invader Zim Rights. The Beat (June 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/invader-zim-boom/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Ahoy Comics Adopts Matt Kindt Anti-A.I. 100% Human-Made Certification. Bleeding Cool (June 25): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ahoy-comics-adopts-matt-kindt-anti-a-i-100-human-made-certification/

Hughes, William. 2026. Aunty Donna's hour-long X-Men movie is way more efficient than Avengers: Doomsday; The Australian comedy troupe gets through most of the beats of a great X-Men film without luxuries like a budget, cue cards, or the ability to call for a second take. AV Club (June 26): https://www.avclub.com/great-job-internet-aunty-donna-x-men

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Netflix’s ‘The Ribbon Hero’ Anime Looks Wildly Different From Osamu Tezuka’s Classic Manga; Studio Outline’s upcoming 'Princess Knight' reimagining has sparked the usual anime adaptation anxiety, even though Tezuka’s legacy proves modern reinvention is something to celebrate. io9 (June 26): https://gizmodo.com/the-ribbon-hero-princess-knight-netflix-osamu-tezuka-anime-manga-2000778314

Zine, Ghita. 2025. HACA launches comic strip to combat digital violence against women. Yabiladi (November 27): https://en.yabiladi.com/articles/details/182239/haca-launches-comic-strip-combat.html

Krolikowski, Anthony. 2025. Local reaction to most expensive comic book sold. News10 ABC (November): https://www.news10.com/news/local-reaction-to-most-expensive-comic-book-sold/amp/

Gayen, Deb. 2025. Queer romance graphic novel by AUB graduate to be released [Sam Prentice-Jones]. Daily Echo (November 26): https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/25651136.queer-romance-graphic-novel-aub-graduate-released/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Mashing up the Declaration and Proclamation [Sikoryak]. Print Magazine (June 26): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-mashing-up-the-declaration-and-proclomation/

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Jurijs Tatarkins and Riga’s Kuš! Comics Scene; Walking, creativity, and the rise of Latvia’s alternative comics world. GraphicMemoirBlog (June 26): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/jurijs-tatarkins-and-rigas-kus-comics

Goldbart, Max. 2026. ‘Ghostbusters’ Animated Series Team Say Their Show Sticks To Canon While Being “As Funny & Scary As Anything You’ve Ever Seen” From The Franchise. Deadline (June 25): https://deadline.com/2026/06/ghostbusters-team-netflix-animated-series-dan-aykroyd-1236964904/

Dargis, Manohla. 2026. ‘Bouchra’ Review: All too human [In print as: Animals Swim in a Pool of Human Emotions]. New York Times (June 25): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/movies/bouchra-review.html

Vaughn, J.C. 2026. Heroes Convention in Photos. Scoop (June 22): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/heroes-convention-in-photos/

Unknown. 2026. New Yorker cartoonist Paul Noth named MOWA's first Cartoonist Laureate of Wisconsin. WUWM News (June 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5j3UQ1_eTc

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points. Scoop (186; June 25): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-186/

DeMonster, Sami. 2026. Jason Momoa Brings Some Swagger to "Supergirl". DC Comics Blog (June 24): https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-06-24/jason-momoa-brings-some-swagger-to-supergirl

Frankey and Coy. 2026. Director Craig Gillespie on Supergirl, Lobo & the DCU. DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (Season 2, Ep. 3; June 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06DKeqBcyUE

Connery, Mark. 2026. Mark Connery - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives [Canada]. Sequential Artists Workshop (June 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bI_-_QwiCU

Garcia, Alex. 2026. Cartoons at Full Speed With Mike Smith. Inside The Kingdom (June 26): www.youtube.com/watch?v=YoJGDcJoaN4

De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Dan Goldman. Words, Images, & Worlds (June 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ysuEdZtbkEw

Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Mike Lawrence for The Lionharts - Comix Experience Graphic Novel Kids Club April 2026. Comix Experience (June 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pvm5iFSY6F8

Hoskinson, Kevin. 2026. David Pepose (The O.Z.). Pastramination (June 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3Oh6wG8y08

Farley, Chad. 2026. Inside The Ultimates With Legendary Publisher Ted Adams | Marvel Changed Forever. Collectors Confessions (June 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn0VMlNvipg

Farley, Chad. 2026. Weapon X Decoded | Why This Wolverine Comic Changed Everything [Jim Rugg]. Collectors Confessions (June 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XZixA9832w

Farley, Chad. 2026. Independent Publishing Done Right | Altruist Comics Interview. Collectors Confessions (June 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1Og9QLj-7g

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guest Tyler Chin-Tanner [Civil Disobedience]. Pop Culture Squad (June 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCoUbd63hVE

Freeman, Atom. 2026. Europe’s Biggest Comics Secret: Walt’s Comic Shop [Germany]. Comic Industry Insiders (June 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlckZ2YQ_2M

Fontana, Shea and Yancey Labat. 2026. DC Super Hero Girls: High School Reunion | Interview With Shea Fontana and Yancey Labat. DC Comics (June 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wnyMQRowm8

Lennon, Jen. 2026. ‘Evangelion’ 30th Movie Fest Brings the Series Back to the Big Screen. io9 (June 26): https://gizmodo.com/evangelion-30th-movie-fest-brings-the-series-back-to-the-big-screen-2000777964

Chadderton, Georgina. 2026. Free SAW Comics Workshop With Georgina Chadderton. Sequential Artists Workshop (June 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Nz9NJK4-rc

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Hot Hot Heat — This Week’s Links. TCJ (June 26): https://www.tcj.com/hot-hot-heat-this-weeks-links/

Diaz, Shelley M. 2026. Chris Robinson Resurfaces a Time Capsule of Authentic Black Comics | 2026 BCALA Awards [All-Negro Comics]. School Library Journal (June 22): https://www.slj.com/story/graphic%20novels/chris-robinson-resurfaces-a-time-capsule-of-authentic-black-comics-2026-bcala-awards

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Inside the Brave New World of Kickstarter Comics. Publishers Weekly (June 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100696-inside-the-brave-new-world-of-kickstarter-comics.html

Barnett, David. 2026. Future shock: AI dystopia tale proves prophetic for debut graphic novelists; Writer and artist team behind Gigs, a bleak near-future tale where technology has decimated the job market, came up with the idea seven years ago. Guardian (June 21): https://observer.co.uk/news/national/article/future-shock-ai-dystopia-tale-proves-prophetic-for-debut-graphic-novelists

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “These Stories Still Aren’t Told Enough Which is Why I Created Florrie” – Anna Trench on Recreating a Period in Sporting History in Her Queer Romance ‘Florrie: A Football Love Story’. Broken Frontier (June 19): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/florrie-trench-interview/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “At its Heart, ‘Bone Broth’ is a Story about Transgender Rage and Defiance” – Alex Taylor on His First Graphic Novel Award-Winning Debut Book from SelfMadeHero. Broken Frontier (June 23): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/alex-taylor-interview/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Done – Finish Things” – AJ O’Neill on Finding Your Voice in Comics, Queer Autobio, and Experimenting with the Form. Broken Frontier (June 25): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/aj-oneill/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Welcome to St. Louis: Matt Kindt, Brian Hurtt talk partnership, comics, and ‘Fort Psycho’. AIPT (June 25): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/25/kindt-hurtt-fort-psycho-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. The Existential Spy Thriller: Peter and Maria Hoey discuss new OGN ‘The Shadower’. AIPT (June 25): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/06/25/the-shadower-hoey-qa/

Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: The Team Behind Webtoon Firebrand Discuss New Kickstarter! Freaksugar (June 22): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-the-team-behind-webtoon-firebrand-discuss-new-kickstarter/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. John Byrne On His Surprising Return To The X-Men And The ‘Elsewhen’ Project. Forbes (June 23): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/06/23/john-byrne-on-his-surprising-return-to-the-x-men-and-the-elsewhen-project/

Guth, Douglas J. 2026. Doomed to repeat: Forthcoming ‘Derf’ book illustrates a century-old war on free speech. FreshWater Cleveland (June 25): https://www.freshwatercleveland.com/features/Doomed-To-Repeat-Forthcoming-Derf-Book-Illustrates-A-Century-Old-War-On-Free-Speech_062526.aspx

Cirri, Emilio and Matteo Pacchione. 2026. A Sunday Among Pirates: An interview with Olivier Schrauwen. Lo Spazio Bianco (June 22): https://www.lospaziobianco.it/en/a-sunday-among-pirates-an-interview-with-olivier-schrauwen/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Steve Niles on the Launch of His First-Ever Zoop Crowdfunding Campaign for the Graphic Novel, ‘Heartbreak Manor’. Fanbase Press (June 23): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58743-fanbase-press-interviews-steve-niles-on-the-launch-of-his-first-ever-zoop-crowdfunding-campaign-for-the-graphic-novel-heartbreak-manor/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Travis Hymel on the Upcoming Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book, ‘Start Your Engines’. Fanbase Press (June 24): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58745-fanbase-press-interviews-travis-hymel-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-comic-book-start-your-engines/

Camden, Vera J. and Valentino L. Zullo. 2025. “I don’t know how to process experiences unless I put them into comics”: an interview with Raina Telgemeier. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics 16 (1–2): 87–108

Camden, Vera J. and Valentino L. Zullo. 2026. Comics on the Couch: Psychoanalysis and Graphic Medicine. American Imago 83 (1): 1-29. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993201

Michael, Olga. 2026. Undoing the Iconography of Female Hysteria in Una’s Becoming Unbecoming. American Imago 83 (1): 31-67. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993202

Honorato, Mariano Ruperthuz. 2026. Condorito on the Couch: Representations of Mental Illness and Psychoanalysis in a Latin American Comic, 1949–2023. American Imago 83 (1): 69-101. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993203

Dong, Lan. 2026. Recurrence in Sequence: Katie Green’s Lighter Than My Shadow. American Imago 83 (1): 103-129. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993204

Kim, Jiyun. 2026. The Wounded Sleepwalker: Dreaming Survival in Four Graphic Memoirs. American Imago 83 (1): 131-160. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993205

Becker, Suzy. 2026. Comic: The Uses of Comics in the Psychoanalytic Process. American Imago 83 (1): 161-167. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993206

Camden, Vera J. and Valentino L. Zullo. 2026. “Therapy is a good way to practice telling your own story”: An Interview with Raina Telgemeier*. American Imago 83 (1): 169-198. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993207

Morgenstern, Naomi. 2026. Afterword: Comics on The Couch: Psychoanalysis and Graphic Medicine. American Imago 83 (1): 199-207. Online at https://doi.org/10.1353/aim.2026.a993208

Rodgers, Rene, Erika Barker, or Tonia Kestner. 2026. The Queen of Summer’s Twilight by Charles Vess. Radio Bristol Book Club (June 25): https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/radio/programming/radio-program/radio-bristol-book-club/

Rodgers, Rene, Erika Barker, or Tonia Kestner. 2026. Holler: A Graphic Memoir of Rural Resistance by Denali Sai Nalamalapu. Radio Bristol Book Club (August 27): https://birthplaceofcountrymusic.org/radio/programming/radio-program/radio-bristol-book-club/

Unknown. 2021. "The Carter Family: Don’t Forget This Song" followed by an interview with the author, Frank M. Young, and illustrator David Lasky. Radio Bristol Book Club (September 23):

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/23/2026

 MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Frank Miller Interview. PW Comics World: More To Come (718; June 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1414


MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Shocker: Pizza giveaway reveals that Peter Parker lives in luxury loft [Spider-Man Brand New Day]. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/shocker-pizza-giveaway-reveals-that-peter-parker-lives-in-luxury-loft/

Degg, D. D. 2026. CNHI Papers Drop Comics Page. Daily Cartoonist (June 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/22/cnhi-papers-drop-comics-page/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Tove Jansson’s illustrated The Hobbit is finally getting an English‑language edition. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tove-jansson-illustrated-the-hobbit-english-language-edition/

Muñoz, Carlos R. 2026. ‘Wallace the Brave’ creator draws on R.I. roots for beloved comic strip; “It definitely has its heart in Rhode Island and New New England,” said cartoonist Will Henry, whose work is now appearing in the Boston Globe. Boston Globe (June 22): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/22/metro/ri-wallace-the-brave-cartoonist-comic-strip/

Unknown. 2026. Our View: We miss the comics, too [syndication]. Corsicana Daily Sun (June 20): https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-we-miss-the-comics-too/article_e4ebf494-da52-4d30-9b62-678727d4ec9e.html

Galindo, Felipe, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, and Joel Mishon. 2026. Welcome to this month's CartoonStock caption contest by Felipe Galindo. CartoonStock (May 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDhZNL1_ypE

Portis III, James. 2026. The Unconscious Bias That Fails Black Creators. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-unconscious-bias-that-fails-black-creators/

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Can the cartoonist be a critic? A examination of Sethphemera. TCJ (June 23): https://www.tcj.com/can-the-cartoonist-be-a-critic-a-examination-of-sethphemera/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Andrew Farago reportedly arrested for videotaping party guests in bathroom. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/andrew-farago-arrest-b/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Maverick announces Philippine fantasy epic The Three Beasts. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-maverick-announces-philippine-fantasy-epic-the-three-beasts/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 06/23/26: Dynamite’s September slate. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-062326/

D'Ignoti, Stephania. 2025. Celebrated Italian graphic novelist turns to children’s books; With eight award-winning comics under her belt, Takoua Ben Mohamed now wants to tell stories that will help children tackle anti-Muslim hate. Hyphen (November 24): https://hyphenonline.com/2025/11/24/takoua-ben-mohamed-hijabi-graphic-novelist-comic-artist-childrens-books/

Sanders, Rik. 2026. Remembering John Lent 14: Rik Sanders' interview from Stripschrift [aka John Lent on academic research: 'Comic art is everywhere, go out, dive into the archives']. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (June 23): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/06/remembering-john-lent-14-rik-sanders.html

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: John Layman and Rob Guillory reunite for Ghostbrawler. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-layman-and-guillroy-ghost-brawler/

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: June 2026. Publishers Weekly (June 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100693-licensing-hotline-june-2026.html

op de Beeck, Nathalie. 2026. Children's Institute 2026: Dark and Thorny: PW Talks with Sid Sharp. Publishers Weekly (June 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/100592-children-s-institute-2026-dark-and-thorny-pw-talks-with-sid-sharp.html

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Paul Gravett on Queer as Comics: London’s New Exhibition; A conversation about curation, discovery, and the power of comics. GraphicMemoirBlog (June 23): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/paul-gravett-on-queer-as-comics-londons

Goodfellow, Melanie. 2026. Dan Trachtenberg To Direct Comedy-Horror Based on Yehudi Mercado’s ‘Freddy The 13th’ For Paramount Animation – Annecy. Deadline (June 22): https://deadline.com/2026/06/dan-trachtenberg-yehudi-mercado-freddy-13th-paramount-1236963894/

Campbell, Kambole. 2026. Annecy Spotlight: ‘The Violinist’ Directors Raul Garcia and Ervin Han Look Back at the High Notes of Their New Movie [Singapore]. Animation Magazine (June 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/annecy-spotlight-the-violinist-directors-raul-garcia-and-ervin-han-look-back-at-the-high-notes-of-their-new-movie/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. How ‘Adventure Time: Side Quest’s Creative Heroes Created Finn & Jake’s Spunky, Silly Comeback. Animation Magazine (359; June 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/how-adventure-time-side-quests-creative-heroes-created-finn-jakes-spunky-silly-comeback/

Lennon, Jen. 2026. Netflix Just Bagged an Anime Adaptation of ‘Fool Night,’ an All-Time-Great Dystopian Manga; 'Fool Night' is a historic collaboration between anime studios Sunrise and Shaft. io9 (June 23): https://gizmodo.com/fool-night-anime-netflix-shaft-sunrise-teaser-trailer-2000776144

Castillo, Monica. 2026. A surge of stop-motion animation tells off AI one frame at a time; The medium's handcrafted virtues directly oppose any push in a more artificial direction. AV Club (June 23): https://www.avclub.com/stop-motion-animation-directly-opposes-generative-ai-use

Siede, Caroline. 2026. Toy Story 5 turns the franchise's focus Inside Out; By spotlighting a kid for the first time, the latest Pixar entry keeps its oldest franchise fresh. AV Club (June 22): https://www.avclub.com/toy-story-5-kid-focus-inside-out-bonnie-blaze

Hassenger, Jesse. 2026. The Toy Story films let Pixar forge its signature contradiction of joy and loss; A home base for American animation's premier studio, these toys contain multitudes. AV Club (June 23): https://www.avclub.com/toy-story-run-the-series

Gibson, Caitlin. 2026. ‘Toy Story’ has always been entertaining — this time it’s important [In print as: 'Toy Story 5' takes on tech]. Washington Post (June 23): B1-2. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/06/20/toy-story-dazzled-millennials-kids-toy-story-5-taps-their-parental-anxiety/

Santiago, Sam. 2026. Exclusive: Jim Zub Talks Conan The Barbarian, Robert E. Howard's Legacy, and the Future of the Hyborian Age. Truly Disturbing (June 17): https://www.trulydisturbing.com/blogs/truly-disturbing-news/exclusive-author-jim-zub-talks-all-things-conan-the-barbarian

Neufeld, Josh. 2026. For the benefit of the American people… A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge archives acquired by the Library of Congress. Josh Neufeld Comix & Stories Blog (June): https://www.joshcomix.com/for-the-benefit-of-the-american-people/

Unknown. 1927. [Rube Goldberg sailed for Europe on June 17]. Editor and Publisher 60 (5; June 25): 52. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-25_60_5/page/52/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. ["An interesting illustrated advertising page from El Commercio, Lima, Peru"]. Editor and Publisher 60 (2; June 4): 48. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-04_60_2/page/n43/mode/2up

Hoad, Phil. 2024. ‘There’s no prejudice against Muslim content because for them there’s no such thing’ The French comic book market is booming but Arab Muslim voices are still conspicuously missing. Hyphen (March 4): https://hyphenonline.com/2024/03/04/france-comic-books-bd-anglouleme-comics-festival-lack-of-muslim-content-riad-sattouf-bdouin/

Unknown. 1927. [On Lindbergh's return to St. Louis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch issued an edition with a page of comics with regular characters welcoming Lindbergh home]. Editor and Publisher 60 (5; June 25): 52. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-25_60_5/page/52/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. Cartoonist Wins Prize [Craig Fox]. Editor and Publisher 60 (4; June 18): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-11_60_3/page/34/mode/2up

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1927. ["This is Lemuel Green” advertisement for Good Time Guy by William M. Counselman and Mel Cummin]. Editor and Publisher 60 (3; June 11): 29. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-04_60_2/page/n21/mode/2up

Nick. 2026. Chris Schweizer - 3 time Eisner Award Nominated Artist and Writer! Epic Realms Podcast (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXxKjpUOOTA

Fraction, Matt. 2026. Matt Fraction Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 24. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHV2QdiSqH4

MacDonald, Andy. 2026. Andy MacDonald Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 23. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sep8F0Ox6SA

Dave. 2026. Supernatural Boxing Comic From The Creators of Chew! [John Layman and Rob Guillory; Ghostbrawler]. Direct Edition (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZspM_qLbOg

Unknown. 2026. Meet Huntsville's resident comic book artists! Don Kunkel, Jhane Kunkel, and Kevin Stokes. Hville Blast (June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS0p2OABzRo

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Interview with Topper Helmers. CAF+ (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw6ftCeBQRI

Farley, Chad. 2026. Why Miles Morales Changed Spider-Man Forever | Ytasha L. Womack Interview. Collectors Confessions (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmjjWxR2yns

Pistilli, TJ. 2026. Phillip Kennedy Johnson Introduces the New Midnight Spider-Man Comic!. Agents of Fandom (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCxs8kqXBV4

Siuntres, John. 2026. Mark Russell Talks Firefly and Dog Tag. Word Balloon (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i9c69EY4hk

Freeman, Atom et. al. 2026. The Airing of Grievances - Comic Industry Insiders LIVE. Prana: Direct Market Solutions's Comic Industry Insiders Live (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A-9vK18rk8

Monday, June 22, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/20-21/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Comics Hasn't Paid Jonathan Glapion, Down to Disney Layoffs? Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-hasnt-paid-jonathan-glapion-down-to-disney-layoffs/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond UK and Image Comics Sign a Three-Year Deal Until 2029; Diamond UK and Image Comics sign a three-year comic book distribution deal until 2029, across the UK, Europe and International territories. Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-uk-and-image-comics-sign-a-three-year-deal-until-2029/

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. A Note From Patrick: We are all connected. Mutts (June 13): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/a-note-from-patrick-we-are-all-connected

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Pulls Amazing Spider-Man #1000 John Romita/Paolo Rivera Cover. Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-pulls-amazing-spider-man-1000-john-romita-paolo-rivera-cover/

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Adam Griffith's StoryBox Comics Fair: An 'ongoing response to the comics, 'zine, and printmaking culture in DC'. ComicsDC (June 20): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/06/adam-griffiths-storybox-comics-fair.html

Betancourt, David. 2026. Comictropolis: Between the comic and the controller - In conversation with Stephanie Williams & Evan Narcisse. DC Public Library’s West End Library (June 20): https://archive.org/details/comictropolis-between-the-comic-and-the-controller-in-conversation-with-stephani

Weinersmith, Zach. 2026. Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home at Scrawl Books (June 21, 2026) Audio & Photos. Scrawl Books (June 21): https://archive.org/details/zach-weinersmith-sawyer-lee-and-the-quest-to-just-stay-home-scrawl-books-260621

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Top 400 Bestselling Comics Last Week and Publisher Marketshare. Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-top-400-bestselling-comics-last-week-and-publisher-marketshare/

Zhang, Han. 2026. The Strange Disappearance of Japan’s Animators; Anime has never been more popular. So why does the industry have a labour crisis? The Economist (June 19): https://www.economist.com/interactive/1843/2026/06/19/the-strange-disappearance-of-japans-animators

Scott, Lyvie. 2026. Who Are the Villains of Spider-Noir? Here’s your guide to the noir-inspired villain variants in Spider-Noir, from Silvermane to the new Tombstone. Inverse (May 29): https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/who-are-the-villains-of-spider-noir

Ying, Xu. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 13: AMIC conference in China. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (June 21): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/06/remembering-john-lent-part-13-amic.html

Sella, Adam. 2026. Can a Seller of Yesterday’s News Avoid Becoming It? A newsstand in D.C. tries; The Newsroom, overflowing with magazines and newspapers on mismatched shelves, has endured as a symbol of a different Washington. New York Times (June 20): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/us/politics/dc-newsstand-newsroom-newspapers-magazines.html

Lim, Cheng Tju. 2026. A History of Chinese Cartoons and Comics in Singapore. Culturepaedia (April 6): https://culturepaedia.singaporeccc.org.sg/art/a-history-of-chinese-cartoons-and-comics-in-singapore/

Morgan, Matthew. 2026. Calvin and Hobbes and the Price of Integrity; How Bill Watterson stuck to his guns — and vanished. The Republic of Letters (June 11): https://therepublicofletters.substack.com/p/calvin-and-hobbes-and-the-price-of

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Man Arrested in Skrepetsky Death, Cartooning for Peace Calls for Investigation. Daily Cartoonist (June 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/19/man-arrested-in-skrepetsky-death-cartooning-for-peace-calls-for-investigation/

Gilbert-Bair, Ellie. 2026. Ask an Expert: Chicago and its comics [Beth Hetland]. South Side Weekly (June 18): https://southsideweekly.com/ask-an-expert-chicago-and-its-comics/

Harper, David. 2026. Tale of the Tape With Leef Smith of Mission: Comics and Art. SKTCHD (June 18): https://sktchd.com/interview/tale-of-the-tape-mission-comics-and-art/

Harper, David. 2026. It’s Gonna Be Weird With Rob Guillory. SKTCHD's Off Panel (556; June 15): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-556-its-gonna-be-weird-with-rob-guillory/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Rob_Guillory_2026.mp3

Unknown. 2026. Physical Media Rules: Mutt And Jeff No. 1; Gussying up animation’s original odd couple. San Diego Reader (June 19): https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2026/jun/19/physical-media-rules-mutt-and-jeff-no-1/

Harris, Aisha, Stephen Thompson, and Regina G. Barber. 2026. In 'Toy Story 5,' Playtime's Over and Screentime's In. Pop Culture Happy Hour (June 19): https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5862016/in-toy-story-5-playtimes-over-and-screentimes-in, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/1893e894-9de7-4091-8fc3-00b8f15ed73c/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5862016

Friday, May 29, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/28/2026

 Hudoshnyk, Oksana and Oleksandr P. Krupskyi. 2022.  Science and comics: from popularization to the discipline of Comics Studies. History of Science 12 (2): 210-230. Online at https://www.hst-journal.com/index.php/hst/issue/view/20


RING Latinoamérica [Latin American Graphic Narrative Research Network]

ringlatinoamerica.wordpress.com


Unknown. 2026. Lamentamos el fallecimiento de John A. Lent. RING Latinoamérica (May 19): https://ringlatinoamerica.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/despedimosajohnlent/


Sherif, Adam Karenina. 2026. Interview: Dave Baker and Nicole Goux talk craft, marketing, and Punk’n Heads. The Beat (May 28): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-baker-and-nicole-goux-talk-craft-marketing-and-punkn-heads/


Holub, Christian. 2026. Dark Horse Employees Form Union. Publishers Weekly (May 27): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100492-dark-horse-employees-announce-the-formation-of-staff-union.html


Griepp, Milton. 2026. Dark Horse Workers Unionize: Include creator-owned comics in list of demands. ICv2 (May 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62486/dark-horse-workers-unionize


Johnston, Rich. 2026. Staff of Dark Horse Comics Form a Union After Changes at the Publisher. Bleeding Cool (May 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/staff-of-dark-horse-comics-form-a-union-after-changes-at-the-publisher/


Baines, Graham. 2026. Creating Comics: An interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky. downthetubes (May 27): https://downthetubes.net/creating-comics-an-interview-with-adrian-tchaikovsky/


Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. “Play Is Evolving…”: Hasbro’s Tim Kilpin talks kids, kidults and KPop Demon Hunters. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/play-is-evolving-hasbros-tim-kilpin-talks-kids-kidults-and-kpop-demon-hunters/


Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Takashi Iizuka – Head of the Sonic Team at SEGA – Reflects on the Hedgehog’s Journey From Video Game Star to Pop Culture Icon. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/takashi-iizuka-head-of-the-sonic-team-at-sega-reflects-on-the-hedgehogs-journey-from-video-game-star-to-pop-culture-icon/


Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Konami Cross Media NY’s Mark Kirk Looks at How FAST Platforms Drive Engagement for Yu-Gi-Oh!. Brands Untapped (May 18): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/konami-cross-media-nys-mark-kirk-looks-at-how-fast-platforms-drive-engagement-for-yu-gi-oh/


Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Paul Gitter of Disney Consumer Products on Blockbuster Launches for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Moana and More. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/paul-gitter-of-disney-consumer-products-on-blockbuster-launches-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toy-story-5-moana-and-more/


Bloomfield, Sophie. 2026. Reactivating Relevance [Pink Panther]. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/reactivating-relevance/


Degg, D. D. 2026. Victoria Berrocales Awarded Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship. Daily Cartoonist (May 27): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/27/victoria-berrocales-awarded-2026-jay-kennedy-memorial-scholarship/


Barnett, David. 2026. The Comic Artist Detained by ICE; Becky Burke was about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. What followed was 19 days of hell. Prospect Magazine (May 26): https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/people/73617/the-comic-artist-detained-by-ice


Gardner, Alan. 2026. Jack Ohman Receives His Herblock Prize Award. Daily Cartoonist (May 26): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/26/jack-ohman-receives-his-herblock-prize-award/


Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’; GKIDS is bringing the eclectic 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' movie to the big screen for two nights only this June. io9 (May 28): https://gizmodo.com/adolescence-of-utena-movie-theaters-theatrical-release-2000764513


Kogan, Rick. 2026. Ready to Travel Into the Secret Life of Garry Trudeau and ‘Doonesbury’?. Chicago Tribune (May 27): https://www.recorderonline.com/features/entertainment_news/column-ready-to-travel-into-the-secret-life-of-garry-trudeau-and-doonesbury/article_0768badd-2ccb-568f-88cc-975bcbca6a95.html


Rollyson, Carl. 2026. ‘Trudeau & Doonesbury’ Examines a Comic Strip That Became Part of the National Discussion; Joshua Kendall’s new biography shows the cartoonist was prophetic about Donald Trump, first depicting him as a presidential candidate in 1987. New York Sun (May 25): https://www.nysun.com/article/trudeau-doonesbury-examines-a-comic-strip-that-became-part-of-the-national-discussion


Simons, Dean. 2026. Joel Meadows Launches New Kickstarter Campaign as George Pratt Issues New Message. The Beat (May 28): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joel-meadows-launches-new-kickstarter-campaign-as-george-pratt-issues-new-message/


Andrews, Sarah. 2026. Stephen R. Bissette, Vermont’s New Cartoonist Laureate, Draws From Waterbury-Duxbury Roots. Waterbury Roundabout (May 26): https://www.waterburyroundabout.org/news-archive/stephen-r-bissette-vermonts-new-cartoonist-laureate-draws-from-waterbury-duxbury-roots


Rhode, Mike (ed.). 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 10: Chinese caricatures and RING's Latin American scholars tribute. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 28): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-10-chinese.html


Pattinson, Tom. 2026. The World’s Largest Museum of Illustration Is About to Open Its Doors [Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration]. Positive News (May 25): https://positive.news/lifestyle/arts/landmark-illustration-museum-launches-in-the-capital/


Jameson. 2026. Ink & Insight w/Denis Kitchen & Kim Munson!. Comix 4 All (171; May 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co7onndQfX4


Burns, Thommy. 2026. Larry Stark, Pioneer of EC Comics Fandom and Noted Theater Critic, Dies at 93. TCJ (May 28): https://www.tcj.com/larry-stark-pioneer-of-ec-comics-fandom-and-noted-theater-critic-dies-at-93/


Monday, May 18, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/16-17/2026

Levitz, Paul. 2020. ["I Just Received Word That Martin Pasko Passed Away."]. Facebook (May 11): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ep1EbCRoN/

Reyes, Carlos. 2019. Viñetas del Fin del Mundo - "Geisa Fernándes y John Lent". Viñetas del Fin del Mundo (July 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OleLsztIg

Rizzo, Frank C. 2006. Offbeat Comic Wants to Tease Readers' Brains [Lio]. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 15): D1, 9. scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/it-was-20-years-ago-today-lios-creepy-friends-had-come-to-stay/

Unknown. 2026. Celebrating 20 Years of Lio! [Mark Tatulli interview]. Andrews McMeel (May 15): https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/celebrating-20-years-of-lio/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Comic Barcelona Winners Announced. Daily Cartoonist (May 15): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/comic-barcelona-winners-announced/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Timmy Heague on the Copy of Action Comics #1 That Made Him a Man. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/timmy-heague-on-the-copy-of-action-comics-1-that-made-him-a-man/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Great Comic Book Piracy Debate of 2026, Spanish Police Involved. Bleeding Cool (May 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-great-comic-book-piracy-debate-of-2026-spanish-police-involved/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Starts Suspending Crowdfunders Over Content, Blames Stripe. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-starts-suspending-crowdfunders-over-content-blames-stripe/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Skottie Young Puts 'I Hate Fairyland' on Pause After #50. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/skottie-young-puts-i-hate-fairyland-on-pause-after-50/

Fairclough, Ian. 2026. The Chronicle Herald Editorial Cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to Receive National Award for Service to Canadian Journalism. SaltWire (May 15): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/the-chronicle-herald-editorial-cartoonist-bruce-mackinnon-michener-baxter-award-journalism

Clark, Jill. 2026. The Michener Awards Foundation Honours Bruce MacKinnon and Vaughn Palmer With the 2026 Michener-Baxter Award Français. Michener Awards Foundation (May 14): https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-michener-awards-foundation-honours-bruce-mackinnon-and-vaughn-palmer-with-the-2026-michener-baxter-award-822969321.html

Simon, Mark. 2026. Bill Holbrook Cartoonist Interview. MarkSimontoons (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxs3np1Qpq8

Iesse, Lisa. 2026. Alison McCreesh’s “Bite-Sized” Comic Treasury Celebrates Long and Sweet of “Short Years”. MyNorthNow (May 7): https://www.mynorthnow.com/87917/news/nwt-news/alison-mccreeshs-bite-sized-comic-treasury-celebrates-long-and-sweet-of-short-years/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Mark Bertolini & Steve Mardo. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3UaMCSm-2A

Stang, Audra. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop With Audra Stang. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LHwefMyfZM

Parker, AF. 2026. Heather Antos on Her Marvel and Star Wars Legacy at Comic Con Cape Town. Agents of Fandom (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1Gw4awCvM

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Pioneering Comics Scholar John Lent RIP. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 16): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/pioneering-comics-scholar-john-lent-rip.html

Banerjee, Arunava. 2026. How Anand RK Created the Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Investigation of India’s Digital Arrest Scams; He won the ‘Illustrated Reporting and Commentary’ prize, along with investigative reporters Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna Sharma, for ‘trAPPed’. Scroll.in (May 15): https://scroll.in/article/1092801/how-anand-rk-created-the-pulitzer-winning-graphic-investigation-of-indias-digital-arrest-scams

Thompson, Stephen, Aisha Harris, and Cyrena Touros. 2026. 'Shrek' – a Weird, Flatulent and Beloved Franchise – Turns 25. Pop Culture Happy Hour (May 14): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/f7e1c11e-24b9-4be6-baa6-9018534d4d18/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5818294

Valone, Conrad. 2025. Garfield Trail; Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis. Atlas Obscura (February 6): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garfield-trail

Garner, Vanessa. 2014. Comic Strip Route; This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip". Atlas Obscura (July 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/comic-strip-route

Schiffino, Andres. 2018. The Cartoon Wall at Overlook; In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists. Atlas Obscura (May 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cartoon-wall-at-overlook-new-york-new-york

Xavir, Xavi. 2025. 13, Rue del Percebe Mural; Mural dedicated to one of Spain's favorite cartoonists, Francisco Ibáñez. Atlas Obscura (November 11): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/13-rue-del-percebe-mural

Keefe, Jim. 2026. Sally Forth Summer Vacations. Patreon (May 17): https://www.patreon.com/posts/sally-forth-156677197

Leong, Tim. 2026. “Art Has to Be Learned Art”: Neal Adams on What It Takes to Be a Comic Artist [2005 interview]. SKTCHD (April 28): https://sktchd.com/interview/neal-adams-on-art-artists/

Whitman, Jack. 2026. Industry City Hosts Huge Comic Art Event Again [Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase]. Village Star-Review (May 13): https://www.star-revue.com/industry-city-hosts-huge-comic-art-event-again/

Raftery, Brian. 2026. Nobody Once Told Him the World Was Gonna Meme Shrek; The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit. New York Times (May 17): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/books/william-steig-shrek-anniversary.html

Harper, David. 2026. Marvel Seems to Be Broken. Let’s Fix Them!; God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again. SKTCHD (May 13): https://sktchd.com/longform/marvel-feature-2026/

Ehrlich, Madeline Kahn. 2026. Beyond the Cat’s Hat: A look into the controversial cartoons of a Dartmouth alumnus [Dr. Seuss]. The Dartmouth (May 15): https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/05/beyond-the-cats-hat-a-look-into-the-controversial-cartoons-of-a-dartmouth-alumnus

Thairone. 2025. Garo no Jidai o Yomu 1997 by Yoshihiro Hara. YouTube (December 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2shwshdCvs

Harper, David. 2026. A Lifetime Process With Rafael Albuquerque. Off Panel (549; April 27): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-549-a-lifetime-process-with-rafael-albuquerque/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Rafael_Albuquerque.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. Dangerous and Irresponsible With Matthew Rosenberg. Off Panel (550; May 4): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-550-dangerous-and-irresponsible-with-matthew-rosenberg/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Matthew_Rosenberg_2026.mp3

Davis, Vanessa. 2026. Vanessa Davis - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nM37_H4b_g

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Da Vinci Edition With Richard Ashley Hamilton. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtgWtVYfALw

Moore, Terry. 2026. Drawing Katchoo in Montenegro. Terry Moore Art (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcTPy8gOTA

Nyce, Caroline Mimbs. 2026. How to Win Our Cartoon Caption Contest. New Yorker (May 15): https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/how-to-win-our-cartoon-caption-contest

Degg, D. D. 2026. Harrison Jiedueh – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 16): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/16/harrison-jiedueh-rip/

Lloyd, John F. 2026. Liberian Genius Artist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh Deceased; Perspective of the life of the Famous Liberian Artist and Creator of the Legendary “Dr. Owl”. Liberian Observer (May 4): https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/liberian-genius-artist-harrison-black-baby-jiedueh-deceased/article_79d9b1e2-1ce0-4701-b273-f6a506526c51.html

Thursday, March 26, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/25/2026

  *Johnston, Rich. 2026. More Tales From Those Who Worked With Sam Kieth, Over The Decades; From those who worked with Sam Kieth; Matt Wagner, Scott Ian, J Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, Don Chin, William Messner Loebs and more. Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/more-tales-from-those-who-worked-with-sam-kieth-over-the-decades/

Unknown. 2026. Comic artist Hermann Huppen dies in Brussels at 87. Brussels Times (March 23): https://www.brusselstimes.com/2039811/comic-artist-hermann-huppen-dies-in-brussels-at-87

Maxharraj, Shaban. 2026. Hermann Huppen – the giant of the graphic novel, humanist and friend of Kosovo. Koha (March 24): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/hermann-huppen-gjiganti-i-romanit-grafik-humanisti-e-miku-i-kosoves

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment [AI animation]. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sora-shutdown/

Metz, Cade. 2026. OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its A.I. video generator; the start-up said it would discontinue Sora just three months after signing a multiyear deal to bring Disney characters to the service. New York Times (March 24): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/technology/openai-shutting-down-sora.html

Simons, Dean. 2026. Creators and editors discuss the magisterial return of The Trigan Empire and its continued appeal. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-creators-and-editors-discuss-the-trigan-empire-s-magisterial-return-and-the-series-eternal-appeal/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Boom Studios fires staff, moves executives, in latest restructuring; Boom Studios fires staff and makes executive moves in its latest Penguin Random House restructuring changes. Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/boom-studios-fires-staff-moves-executive-in-its-latest-restructuring/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. DSTLRY returns to print after publishing hiatus; with six titles for summer release. ICv2 (March 25): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61951/dstlry-returns-print-after-publishing-hiatus

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dstlry-is-back-announces-publishing-schedule/

Degg, D. D. 2026. David Rowe cartoon accused of using antisemitic tropes. Daily Cartoonist (March 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/24/david-rowe-cartoon-accused-of-using-antisemitic-tropes/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Wayback Whensday: the case of the curious cartoonist [Ripley's Believe It or Not]. Daily Cartoonist (March 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/25/wayback-whensday-the-case-of-the-curious-cartoonist/

Kilday, Colleen. 2023. 20 words introduced or popularized by cartoons. Stacker (November 2): https://stacker.com/stories/art-culture/20-words-introduced-or-popularized-cartoons

Unknown. 2026. "Monstress" adult animated series based on award-winning comics in development at Amazon. Animation Magazine (March 24): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/monstress-adult-animated-series-based-on-award-winning-comics-in-development-at-amazon/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. How retailer exclusive covers help Absolute Batman sell over 300,000; how an unprecedented amount of retailer exclusive covers help Absolute Batman sell over 300,000 every month... Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/how-retailer-exclusive-covers-help-absolute-batman-sell-over-300000/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. How Chris Ryall helped save Saucer Country… two times; how Chris Ryall helped save Saucer Country by Paul Cornell and Ryan Kelly... twice. And now helping get a TV series made. Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/how-chris-ryall-helped-save-saucer-country-two-times/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cartoonfestival Knokke Heist Golden Hat winners [Belgium]. Daily Cartoonist (March 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/24/cartoonfestival-knokke-heist-golden-hat-winners/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Bonil leaves El Universo after three decades [Ecuador]. Daily Cartoonist (March 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/24/bonil-leaves-el-universo-after-three-decades/

Unknown. 2026. ["Veteran animator and storyboard artist Barry Caldwell has passed away, according to Paul Dini."] ComicBook Clique (March 24): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HTXD4Z7r3/

Weinberg, Steven. 2026. How to make a No Kings protest sign; we asked artists, writers, and curators for practical tips on crafting a powerful protest sign. Hyperallergic (March 24): https://hyperallergic.com/how-to-make-a-no-kings-protest-sign/

Cirone, David. 2026. Near Mint Condition's Omar Valdivieso keeps the dialogue alive between publishers and fans. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-near-mint-condition-omar-valdivieso/

Owen. 2026. The exciting future of the Flash (ft. Ryan North & Gavin Guidry). Owen Likes More Comics and Owen Likes Comics (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl2Hk5Wv3hc

Kantor, Emma. 2026. TokyoPop launches educational imprint. Publishers Weekly (March 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99990-tokyopop-launches-educational-imprint.html

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. I'd have been a fool not to try everything: PW talks with Brian Michael Bendis. Publishers Weekly (March 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99992-i-d-have-been-a-fool-not-to-try-everything-pw-talks-with-brian-michael-bendis.html

Holub, Christian. 2026. GlobalComix closes $13 million funding round, names new CEO. Publishers Weekly (March 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100003-globalcomix-wants-to-create-the-figma-for-comics-with-new-funding-and-ceo.html

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Taking the temperature of global comics at the London Book Fair. Publishers Weekly (March 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/london-book-fair/article/100004-taking-the-temperature-of-global-comics-at-the-london-book-fair.html

Aguilar, Carlos. 2026. A master of animation is back, with a "magnificent" story [Sylvain Chomet]. New York Times (March 25): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/movies/sylvain-chomet-a-magnificent-life.html

Swinimer, John. 2026. Eric Olcsvary preps for C2E2. True North Country Comics Videos (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8_2eVu6Xpk

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Alex Segura - author of Enemy of My Enemy [Daredevil novel]. Capes and Tights Podcast (274; March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC8Qm_DViIk

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky talks Captain America, collaboration, writer and artist brain, retirement, and more. SKTCHD (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ff0Yxs2LmY

Chatfield, Jason, Emily Flake, and Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell. 2026. DMA#42: getting punched in the face for a living with Emily Flake; we dive into the ruthless mechanics of humour, boxing and comedy, the misery of hell gigs, and why you should absolutely never do stand-up at a children's play space. New York Cartoons (March 25): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/dma42-getting-punched-in-the-face

Best, Daniel. 2026. The rise of Image Comics: compendium. The timeline: 1995 - 1996 (things get messy & a founder leaves). Daniel Best - Author (March 25): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium-fcc

Lussier, Germain. 2026. Marvel says the real world parallels in "Daredevil: Born Again" are coincidental; if the events in the season two premiere felt a little too real, well, it wasn't designed that way. That's just the world. io9 (March 25): https://gizmodo.com/marvel-says-the-real-world-parallels-in-daredevil-born-again-are-coincidental-2000738105

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. An Interview with Cathy Guisewite. Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUg7tmk09Q

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. Cathy Guisewite looks back on 50 years of "Cathy". GoComics (March 19): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/cathy-guisewite-interview-50th-anniversary

Friday, February 27, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/26/2026

Nicoletti, Allie. 2025. Exclusive! Ever dreamed of creating a graphic novel? This Baby-sitter's Club illustrator & adapter spills on what it takes [Ellen Crenshaw]. Girls' Life (October 7): https://girlslife.com/books/308507/exclusive-ellen-t-crenshaw-shares-what-its-like-to-illustrate-a-graphic-novel/

Errico, Marcus. 2025. 'Go back to the club': Exclusive look at the most-memed 'Megalopolis' scene from new graphic novel.  The Francis Ford Coppola-approved comic adaptation offers a fresh take on the epic misfire.Gold Derby (October 8): https://www.goldderby.com/film/2025/coppola-megalopolis-viral-meme-graphic-novel-adam-driver/

Sexton, Martin. 2025. GVN Exclusive: Sneak Peek – The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, Edited by Mark Evanier. Geek Vibes Nation (October 7): https://geekvibesnation.com/gvn-talking-comics-exclusive-essential-peanuts-charles-schulz-mark-evanier/

Figge, Jack. 2025. New graphic novel tells story of Father Emil Kapaun: Army chaplain, Korean War POW [Medal of Honor]. OSV News (October 7): https://www.osvnews.com/new-graphic-novel-tells-story-of-father-emil-kapaun-army-chaplain-korean-war-pow/

McClear, Sheila. 2022. Dilbert Stripped! The Cubicle Comic's Been Nixed from 77 Newspapers.  Author Scott Adams wonders if the comic's cut was a reaction to his mocking of "wokeness" that's been pervading office life. Los Angeles Magazine (September 21): https://lamag.com/news-and-politics/dilbert-cancelled-author-says-his-comic-strip-about-cubicle-life-removed-from-77-newspapers/

Aramburú, Andrea, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). 2026. Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds. Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. Online at https://lup.be/book/comics-and-the-global-south/ ; https://www.jstor.org/content/oa_book_edited/jj.31131063 and https://muse.jhu.edu/book/138228

Aramburú, Andrea, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders. 2026. Introduction. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 7-22. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.3 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.3

Chu, Kin-Wai. 2026. Hong Kong Comics: A Liminal Space Bridging the Global South and the Global North. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 23-44. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.4 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.4

Gandolfo, Amadeo. 2026. Digital Dreams and Its Discontents: Piracy and Comics in South America. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 45-64. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.5 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.5

Mohan, Amrutha. 2026. Working with the Frames: Retellings and Reconstructions in Indian Graphic Narratives. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 65-82. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.6 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.6

Nayek, Debanjana. 2026. Out of the Frame: The Third Space in Indian Graphic Narratives. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 83-104. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.7 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.7

Gupta, Rounak and Partha Bhattacharjee. 2026. Deconstructing the "Gutter": A Decolonial Study of the Journey from Patachitra to Comics in Famine Tales. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 105-124. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.8 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.8

Simões, Letícia. 2026. Malungas: A Global South Feminist Epistemology in Comics. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 125-142. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.9 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.9

Roy, Dibyadyuti and Swarnima Banerjee. 2026. Global South Comics and the Crisis of Postcolonial Masculinity: Case Studies from Bangladesh and India. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 143-172. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.10 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.10

Waipara, Zak. 2026. The Upper and Lower Jaws. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 173-198. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.11 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.11

Saha, Ananya. 2026. Towards Indomanga: Onj Mangaesque Narratives from India. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 199-228. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.12 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.12

Aramburú, Andrea. 2026. Drawing Slavery "With and Against the Archive" in Jesús Cossio's Joaquín Jayme. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 229-254. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.13 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.13

Bagelman, Caroline, Jen Bagelman, and Josephine Gitome. 2026. Birthing Beyond Borders: The Role of Comics in Dadaab Refugee Camps. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 255-270. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.14 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.14

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Milestone's History Changed to Reflect a Deal with DC… or Lex Luthor. Bleeding Cool (February 25): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/milestones-history-changed-to-reflect-a-deal-with-dc-or-lex-luthor/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Curtails Its Imperial Cosmic Plans Over Low Audience Figures. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-curtails-its-imperial-cosmic-plans-over-low-audience-figures/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Image's White Sky Second Print Outsells First Print, What's Going On?? Bleeding Cool (February 25): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/images-white-sky-second-print-outsells-first-print-whats-going-on/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Ted Slampyak Has Been Bringing Back Jazz Age Chronicles on Substack. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ted-slampyak-has-been-bringing-back-jazz-age-chronicles-on-substack/

Johnston, Rich. 2025. Nick Barrucci Talks Diamond and Dynamite, Past, Present and Future. Bleeding Cool (February 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nick-barrucci-diamond-dynamite/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: 2026 Anime Lineup Includes 'Jujutsu Kaisen,' 'Jojo,' More; Plus: 'Witch Hat Atelier' Anime, 'One Piece' S2 Live-Action Series Trailers. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61730/manga-week-2026-anime-lineup-includes-jujutsu-kaisen-jojo-more

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Manga Week: ICv2 Interview: Viz Media Director, Publishing Sales Sarah Anderson on Lessons from 2025, the Diamond Disruption, and Prospects for 2026. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61731/manga-week-icv2-interview-viz-media-director-publishing-sales-sarah-anderson

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: New Manga Startups Roll Out Ambitious Catalogs for 2026 - Crossed Hearts, Kodama Tales, Manga Mavericks. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61736/manga-week-new-manga-startups-roll-out-ambitious-catalogs-2026

Degg, D. D. 2026. Dave McGill – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (February 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/25/dave-mcgill-rip/

Unknown. 2026. David McGill Obituary. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (February 22): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/david-mcgill-obituary?id=60855053

Sean, Tyler, and Marco. 2026. Stephanie Phillips Talks Daredevil, Grim, Planet She-Hulk & More! The Comics Pals (February 21): https://www.youtube.com/live/XmP4y-ZPVdE

Serrano Denis, Ricardo. 2026. Interview: Stephen Bissette Serves Up a New Edition of Tyrant in the Age Crowdfunding. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-bissette-tyrant/

Chaykin, Howard. 2026. Three Gil Kane Stories... Howard Chaykin...as Ever, I Remain... (February 26): https://howardchaykin.substack.com/p/three-gil-kane-stories

Rattray, Chloe T. 2025. 'Fearless and Undefined': An Affirmative Crip Reading of Kpop Demon Hunters. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture (14; December): 155 - 168. Online at https://doi.org/10.1386/ajpc_00119_1 and https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ajpc_00119_1

Pound, Richard. 2026. Reviews: Photographic Memory: William Henry Jackson and The American West. TCJ (February 26): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/photographic-memory-william-henry-jackson-and-the-american-west/

Manouach, Ilan. 2026. The Empty Table Revolution: How Angoulême's Cancellation Proved the Girlcott's Power. TCJ (February 26): https://www.tcj.com/the-empty-table-revolution-how-angoulemes-cancellation-proved-the-girlcotts-power/

Booles, Dan. 2022. As His Career Peaks Following a New Book With Steve Martin, Cartoonist Harry Bliss Considers Walking Away … Maybe [in print as Drawing Conclusions]. Seven Days (December 14): Online at https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/at-the-peak-of-his-career-cartoonist-harry-bliss-considers-walking-away-maybe-37140151/

Carollo, Elisa. 2026. Christie's Situates 'Sailor Moon' and 'Doraemon' Alongside Hokusai in Its Debut Anime Sale; In 'Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Imagines Tradition,' the Auction House Pairs Historically Significant Artworks with Contemporary Cultural Artifacts, Testing the Market Power of Nostalgia during Asia Week New York. Observer (February 26): https://observer.com/2026/02/christies-anime-starts-here-hokusai-tezuka-asia-week-new-york-sale/

Lapin-Bertone, Joshua. 2026. Image Comics Was Going to Cancel Invincible in the First Year, Until Robert Kirkman Hotshotted Omni-Man's Betrayal up 2 Years Early. Popverse (February 24): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-image-robert-kirkman-invincible-omni-man-plot-twist

Chaykin, Howard. 2026. Noel Sickles... ..The Great Journeyman. Howard Chaykin...as Ever, I Remain... (February 26): https://howardchaykin.substack.com/p/noel-sickles

Meyer, Christina. 2023. The Brownies and St. Nicholas: Agents of Modernity and Modern Childhood? In Modernity and the Periodical Press: Trans-Atlantic Mass Culture and the Avant-gardes, 1880–1920, Felix Brinker and Ruth Mayer (eds.). Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. 171-188.

Brinker, Felix. 2023. Winsor McCay's Little Nemo in Slumberland and the Times of Newspaper Comics, 1905–06. In Modernity and the Periodical Press: Trans-Atlantic Mass Culture and the Avant-gardes, 1880–1920, Felix Brinker and Ruth Mayer (eds.). Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. 230-252.

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Dark Horse & Marvel Team Up for '90s Trading Card Gallery Book. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-dark-horse-marvel-team-up-for-90s-trading-card-gallery-book/

Ryall, Chris. 2026. Tales of Syzpense #102 [Inaugural Jack and Roz Kirby Awards]. Chris's Substack (February 26): https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-102

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Submissions Now Open for 11th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/submissions-open-for-11th-annual-dwayne-mcduffie-award-for-diversity-in-comics/

Heer, Margreet de. 2026. Philosophy: Augustine: The Censored Page! Philosophy Comics (February 26): https://philosophycomics.substack.com/p/augustine-the-censored-page

Okay, Arpad. 2026. Critical Thinking: Blackness in Print, Colors Optional. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/critical-thinking-blackness-in-print/

Allen, Troy-Jeffrey. 2026. Black Comics Under Fire: 10 Stories That Sparked Controversy. The Beat (February 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/black-comics-under-fire-10-stories-that-sparked-controversy/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. AfterShock's Astronaut Down Heading to Netflix. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/astronaut-down-netflix/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. From Page to Product: Rebellion's Victoria Justice Talks Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper and a Big Milestone for 2000 AD. Brands Untapped (February 25): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/from-page-to-product-rebellions-victoria-justice-talks-judge-dredd-rogue-trooper-and-a-big-milestone-for-2000-ad/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Shiboyugi and Its Death Games Violently Confront Anime Voyeurism; The Unseen Viewer Is the Villain in This Bracing Series. AV Club (February 25): https://www.avclub.com/shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-voyeurism-fan-service-critique

Donohoo, Timothy Blake. 2026. Evangelion Just Got Canned – And That's a Good Thing [beer]. CBR (February 22): https://www.cbr.com/evangelion-sapporo-can-design-release/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. That Time Stephen King Wrote His First Comic Book Story (And Created All Sorts of Problems); In a Brand-new Comic Book Legends Revealed, Learn How Stephen King Had a Bit of a Problem with the First Comic Book he Ever Wrote. CBR (February 25): https://www.cbr.com/stephen-king-marvel-walter-simonson-lawnmower-man-problem/

Greenfield, Dan. 2017. Exclusive: Stephen King Talks Batman, EC Comics. 13th Dimension (September 22): https://13thdimension.com/exclusive-stephen-king-talks-batman-ec-comics/

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: February 26, 2026. Publishers Weekly (February 26): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99790-licensing-hotline-february-26-2026.html

Hughes, William. 2026. Smiling Friends Is Ending at Adult Swim; Series Creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack Revealed That the Series Is Getting Two More Episodes, Then Ending. AV Club (February 26): https://www.avclub.com/smiling-friends-is-ending-at-adult-swim-season-3

Lussier, Germain. 2026. Yes, the Filmmakers Behind 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Feel the Pressure; Producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller Spoke to io9 About the Highly Anticipated Spidey Sequel, Out in 2027. io9 (February 26): https://gizmodo.com/yes-the-filmmakers-behind-spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-feel-the-pressure-2000726877

McClintock, Pamela. 2026. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea' Lands Early Summer 2026 Release; The Crunchyroll/Sony Movie Is Based on the Popular Anime Series. Hollywood Reporter (February 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-the-movie-1236514725/

McClintock, Pamela. 2026. Box Office: 'Zootopia 2' Shatters Another Record, Zooms Past 'Minecraft' to Top 2025 Domestic Chart; The Disney Mega-blockbuster Was Already the Top-grossing Hollywood Pic of 2025 at Both the Worldwide and International Box Office — Not to Mention Becoming the No. 1 Animated Studio Pic of All Time. Hollywood Reporter (February 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zootopia-2-box-office-domestic-milestone-1236514441/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. The Whitest Kids U'Know's Animated Feature 'MARS' Lands on Blu-ray March 10. Animation Magazine (February 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-whitest-kids-uknows-animated-feature-mars-lands-on-blu-ray-march-10/

Unknown. 2026. USC School of Cinematic Arts Shutters Expanded Animation MFA Program. Animation Magazine (February 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/usc-school-of-cinematic-arts-shutters-expanded-animation-mfa-program/

Dean, Tyler. 2026. The Flight of Dragons: Magic, Science, and a Lot of Hot Air; Is This an Overlooked Rankin/Bass Classic, or Has It Been Forgotten for a Reason? Reactor (February 24): https://reactormag.com/the-flight-of-dragons-magic-science-and-a-lot-of-hot-air/

Siuntres, John. 2026. Ignition Press Line Up, With Publisher Filip Sablik. Word Balloon (February 25): https://www.youtube.com/live/Vnx0qOSPES4

Freeman, Atom!. 2026. What It Really Means to Be Creator Owned with Ignition Press' Filip Sablik. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' Comic Industry Insiders (February 26): https://www.youtube.com/live/dnuccJNmN34

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Jorge Aguirre - Monster Locker Edition. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 26):  https://www.youtube.com/live/RnwGbWcEC_o

Harper, David. 2026. My Favorite Pieces of Original Comic Art, Including Daniel Warren Johnson, Christian Ward, and More. SKTCHD (February 26): https://www.youtube.com/live/P2fV53S9L8Y