Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/21/22

 

China Box Office: 'The Batman' Flutters to Muted $12.1M Opening

With cinemas closing in response to a COVID outbreak and local interest in Hollywood moviemaking on the wane, the Warner Bros blockbuster will earn a fraction of past superhero grosses in China.

Patrick Brzeski

March 20, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/china-box-office-batman-opening-weekend-1235115572/

 

Animation Guild Organizers Call for "New Era" at Rally Amid Negotiations

Before IATSE Local 839 heads into another bargaining session, members organized an afternoon of car-painting and fiery speeches: "It's your money in their pockets. Take it back!"

Katie Kilkenny

March 21, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/animation-guild-rally-organizers-new-era-workers-1235115350/

 

Zestworld launches new subscription comics platform with $9.37 million in funding

The Zestworld website is now live.

Heidi MacDonald

03/21/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/zestworld-launches-new-subscription-comics-platform-with-9-37-million-in-funding/

 

'Bloom County' to Bring Opus, Bill the Cat and the Rest of the Comic Strip to Fox As an Animated Series in Development

Michael Schneider

February 15 2022

https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/bloom-county-animated-fox-berkeley-breathed-1235182440/

 

Applause March 11, 2022: Brian K. Vaughan, Ukrainian Band

Dave DeOreo

WVIZ Season 24 Episode 19 | 26m 47s | Aired: 03/11/22

https://video.ideastream.org/video/applause-march-11-2022-brian-k-vaughan-ukrainian-band-xcecrz/

 

The Strange Second Life of Legacy Comic Strips or: I Want Wilbur Weston Dead

Zach Rabiroff | March 21, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/the-strange-second-life-of-legacy-comic-strips-or-i-want-wilbur-weston-dead/

 

March 23: Ibi Zoboi - Okoye to the People: A Black Panther Novel *In-person event at Union Market

Wednesday, March 23 at 7 p.m.

Ibi Zoboi Okoye to the People: A Black Panther Novel *In-person event at Union Market

Register

SPX Lottery has started

The SPX 2022 Lottery is now open! Head here to apply. Since it's been a couple of years, here's a few things to remember:

• Applications are due March 30 at 5pm PST and will not be accepted afterwards

• We will not be picking the randomized lottery winners until after all applications have been received; this means there is no benefit to applying early or late (except maybe peace of mind).

• You can only apply for the lottery once, and multiple entries will result in being removed from the lottery pool (unless you email us and tell us you accidentally clicked twice or something, we do have a heart!).

• While we allow table sharing, in the interest of COVID safety, we are only allowing one person behind a half table at a time to avoid overcrowding.

• We will be checking to make sure you make or publish comics, so if you're exclusively an illustrator, novelist, cosplayer or anime figure retailer (we get them) we reserve the right to remove you from the pool

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/20/22

 

 

MANGA: Ken Niimura's 'The Making of HENSHIN'

How Ken Niimura made his first original manga in Japan     

MSX: Mangasplaining Extra March 20 2022

https://mangasplaining.substack.com/p/manga-ken-niimuras-the-making-of

 

Women in Comics Roundtable

RuthAnn Thompson - Aftershock Comics Harley Salbacka - BOOM! Studios Lisa Wu - Top Cow Ani-Mia - Dynamite Hosted by Ashton Greenwood from Free Comic Book Day

Mar 18, 2022

PREVIEWSworld

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3yTQYy58uNk

 

P&P Live! and DC Public Library Present Dan Santat | THE AQUANAUT

 Mar 15, 2022

Politics and Prose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ealHYGxfxZk

 

Historic Marvel Comics #1 Pay Copy Goes for Record $2,427,777.65

March 17, 2022

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/historic-marvel-comics-1-pay-copy-goes-for-record-2427777-65/

by Mark Seifert

 

First-ever Marvel comic nabs a whopping $2.4M at auction

Associated Press          

March 18, 2022

https://nypost.com/2022/03/18/first-ever-marvel-comic-nabs-whopping-2-4m-at-auction/

 

Paul Dano to pen RIDDLER: YEAR ONE comic book origin miniseries

It can be cruel, poetic or blind. But when its denied, it's your violence you may find.

Taimur Dar 03/18/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/riddler-year-one-paul-dano-announced/

 

 

P&P Live! and DC Public Library Present Dan Santat | THE AQUANAUT

P&P Live! and DC Public Library Present Dan Santat | THE AQUANAUT video

 Mar 15, 2022

Politics and Prose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ealHYGxfxZk

Caldecott Medal-winning author/illustrator Dan Santat discusses his new graphic novel THE AQUANAUT with teens from the DC Public Library. Click here to purchase THE AQUANAUT: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9...

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/19/22

Galleries: Spain Rodriguez

JILLIAN STEINHAUER

New York Times March 18 2022: C17

https://www.nytimes.com/article/new-york-art-galleries.html

 

'Josep' Review: Escaping a Civil War

The French cartoonist known as Aurel animates the life of the Catalan illustrator Josep Bartolí, who lived in French internment camps and loved Frida Kahlo.

By Nicolas Rapold

A version of this article appears in print on March 18, 2022, Section C, Page 13 of the New York edition with the headline: Josep.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/movies/josep-review.html

 

Toon explanations needed [Pia Guerra letter]

Nate Trail, Washington

Washington Post March 19 2022

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/18/readers-critique-post-we-got-lost-beltway/

 

Laughter is the best medicine [Pickles letters]

Julie Welch, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Elizabeth Allman, Washington

Washington Post March 19 2022

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/18/readers-critique-post-we-got-lost-beltway/

 

A Ukrainian artist left his home amid the war — but is still drawing cartoons taking on Putin [Vladimir Kazanevsky]

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post March 19 2022

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/03/19/vladimir-kazanevsky-cartoons-ukraine-putin/

 

Chronicle Herald journalists, editorial cartoonists named finalists for 2021 National Newspaper Awards [ Bruce MacKinnon and Michael de Adder.]

SaltWire Network March 18 2022

https://www.saltwire.com/atlantic-canada/news/chronicle-herald-journalists-editorial-cartoonists-named-finalists-for-2021-national-newspaper-awards-100708009/

 

Another national honor for RJ editorial cartoonist Michael Ramirez

By Shea Johnson

Las Vegas Review-Journal March 18, 2022

https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/another-national-honor-for-rj-editorial-cartoonist-michael-ramirez-2547630/

 

That darn Pickles and Pia Guerra

Toon explanations needed [Pia Guerra letter]

Nate Trail, Washington

Washington Post March 19 2022

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/18/readers-critique-post-we-got-lost-beltway/

 

Laughter is the best medicine [Pickles letters]

Julie Welch, Chapel Hill, N.C.

Elizabeth Allman, Washington

Washington Post March 19 2022

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/03/18/readers-critique-post-we-got-lost-beltway/

Ukranian cartoonist Vladimir Kazanevsky profiled by Cavna

A Ukrainian artist left his home amid the war — but is still drawing cartoons taking on Putin [Vladimir Kazanevsky]

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post March 19 2022

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/03/19/vladimir-kazanevsky-cartoons-ukraine-putin/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/18/22

 

Editor Janus Billeskov Jansen Explains His Role In Constructing The Narrative Of 'Flee'

By Chris Robinson | 03/17/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/editor-janus-billeskov-jansen-explains-his-role-in-constructing-the-narrative-of-flee-214304.html

 

'Encanto' Directors Jared Bush And Byron Howard On Avoiding Tropes And Crafting A Unique Story (Video Interview) [aka ENCANTO Filmmakers Jared Bush and Byron Howard]

By Cole Delaney | 03/17/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/encanto-directors-jared-bush-and-byron-howard-on-avoiding-tropes-and-crafting-a-unique-story-video-interview-214317.html

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20wuHbZ_g38

 

We Reveal the Cover for the Fantasy Rom-Com THREE LITTLE WISHES

by Amy Ratcliffe

Mar 15 2022 •

https://nerdist.com/article/three-little-wishes-graphic-novel-cover-reveal-paul-cornell-steven-yeowell-legendary-comics/

 

At Home with Emily Carrington Live Event

 Mar 15, 2022

Drawn & Quarterly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLFWvqtfcYU

 

Paul Levitz celebrates 44 years of Forbidden Planet and his 50 amazing years at DC Comics!

Andrew Sumner

Mar 18, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcdhgZ2c-TU

Forbidden Planet TV

 

Josh Williamson Is Killing The Justice League?

 Word Balloon Mar 10, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ED0QJk83Pec

 

Khary Randolph Talks Comics

 Mar 11, 2022

wordballoon

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51RAfrTPvQM

 

Declan Shalvey Talking Marvel, Image and More

 Mar 16, 2022

wordballoon

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I72lvMJHvWo

 

GEOF DARROW in conversation...Talking Shaolin Cowboy Influences and Inspirations. Don't Miss It!

Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg

Mar 12, 2022

Cartoonist Kayfabe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCjggGYtRyM

 

Ron Wimberly Shoot Interview - GratNin, Ninjas, Comics, Life, Aeon Flux, and Art

Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg

Mar 15, 2022

Cartoonist Kayfabe

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAdVcwGnu-Q

 

Intestinauts with Arthur Wyatt & Pye Parr

2000 AD Thrill-Cast March 16 0222

https://soundcloud.com/2000-ad/intestinauts-with-arthur-wyatt-pye-parr

 

Long Live My Happy Head review – comic book artist illustrates his own mortality

Scottish artist Gordon Shaw talks cancer and comic books in this tender study of a man facing an uncertain future

Peter Bradshaw

Mon 14 Mar 2022

https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/mar/14/long-live-my-happy-head-review-comic-book-artist-illustrates-his-own-mortality

 

'The time is out of joint': Temporality, COVID-19 and Graphic medicine

Sathyaraj Venkatesan

2022, Medical Humanities

Online at https://www.academia.edu/73983596/_Graphic_Medicine_The_time_is_out_of_joint_Temporality_COVID_19_and_Graphic_medicine

 

Box Office: 'The Batman' Gets Off to Sluggish Start in China

Widespread cinema shutdowns and weakening local demand for imported Hollywood films has dented sales in the world's largest theatrical market.

Patrick Brzeski

March 17, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batman-china-box-office-opening-weekend-1235114363/

 

Friday Night, Saturday Morning – This Week's Links

Clark Burscough | March 18, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/friday-night-saturday-morning-this-weeks-links/

 

INTERVIEW: Unboxing Ron Wimberley's GratNin with Beehive Books

Wendy Browne March 16, 2022

https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2022/03/interview-unboxing-ron-wimberleys-gratnin-with-beehive-books/

 

Tokyo Mew Mew Artist Mia Ikumi Passes Away Due to Hemorrhage

2022-03-14 00:20 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Artist for iconic magical girl manga supervised upcoming new anime before March 7 passing

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-03-14/tokyo-mew-mew-artist-mia-ikumi-passes-away-due-to-hemorrhage/.183553

 

A 50-Year-Old Graphic Biography of Che Guevara That Still Feels Fresh

By Etelka Lehoczky

March 15, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/15/books/review/life-of-che-hector-german-oesterheld.html

 

LIFE OF CHE: An Impressionistic Biography, by Héctor Germán Oesterheld | Translated by Erica Mena | Illustrated by Alberto Breccia and Enrique Breccia, Fantagraphics

 

Breaking from continuity: Josh Williamson talks DC Black Label's 'Rogues' series

David Brooke

March 17, 2022

https://aiptcomics.com/2022/03/17/josh-williamson-rogues-interview/

 

Dashiell Hammett Meets John K. Snyder III: The Continental Op Returns

Scoop March 18 2022

https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1018?ArticleID=257943

 

Smash Pages Q&A | Eric Palicki on 'Black's Myth'

Alex Dueben

March 11, 2022

https://smashpages.net/2022/03/11/smash-pages-qa-eric-palicki-on-blacks-myth/

 

Smash Pages Q&A | Alex Segura's 'Secret Identity'

Alex Dueben

March 17, 2022

https://smashpages.net/2022/03/17/smash-pages-qa-alex-seguras-secret-identity/

 

Smash Pages Q&A | Nate Cosby on 'Alter Ego'

Alex Dueben

March 15, 2022

https://smashpages.net/2022/03/15/smash-pages-qa-nate-cosby-on-alter-ego/

 

Nate Cosby delves into the history and heroism of 'Alter Ego'

A super tale of Golden Age Hollywood and split identities launches on Kickstarter this week.

Chris Coplan

March 15, 2022

https://aiptcomics.com/2022/03/15/alter-ego-interview/

 

INTERVIEW: Brian Schirmer and Elena Gogou chat about QUESTS ASIDE

The new adventure comedy series hits stores in May

Deanna Destito

03/18/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-brian-schirmer-elena-gogou-quests-aside/

 

 Comics legend Roy Thomas on Marvel's The Vision and working with Stan Lee

The comics industry wouldn't be the same without Roy Thomas.

By Mike Avila

March 16, 2022

https://www.syfy.com/marvel-comics-roy-thomas-interview-vision

 

Drawing Over Divisions: Julie Doucet's Time Zone J

By Sarah Mangle

March 2, 2022

https://mtlreviewofbooks.ca/reviews/julie-doucet-time-zone-j/

 

Vault Comics Secures Big Name Financing From Metallica, Jeff Ubben And UTA

Rob Salkowitz

Mar 17, 2022,

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2022/03/17/vault-comics-secures-big-name-financing-including-jeff-ubben-uta-and-metallica/

 

Blue Delliquanti Brings Us "Across a Field of Starlight"

Elias Rosner | March 15th, 2022

  http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/blue-deliquanti-starlight/

 

Residents of A Serious House: A Reflection on the Fine Line Between Illness and Madness in Gotham

Martyn Pedler

NeoText Review March 2022

https://neotextreview.com/culture/residents-of-a-serious-house-a-reflection-on-the-fine-line-between-illness-and-madness-in-gotham/

 

Pink Seas and Grey Areas: The Weight of Ambiguity In Sam Kieth's My Inner Bimbo

Chloe Maveal

NeoText Review March 2022

https://neotextreview.com/culture/pink-seas-and-grey-areas-the-weight-of-ambiguity-in-sam-kieths-my-inner-bimbo/

 

Disney disapproved of NIMONA's queer kiss, says former employees

Amid the controversy surrounding Disney's support of the Florida "Don't Say Gay Bill," new details about the cancellation of the animated feature have come to light.

Avery Kaplan

3/18/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/nimona-cancelled-over-disney-homophobia/

 

Same-Sex Kiss Restored in Pixar's 'Lightyear' Following Staff Uproar Over 'Don't Say Gay' Bill

Adam B. Vary

Variety March 18 2022

https://variety.com/2022/film/news/pixar-lightyear-same-sex-kiss-1235209179/

 

The War in Our Country and on Our Phones

When we communicate with relatives and acquaintances in Russia it can feel like we're living in parallel worlds [Ukraine]

by Anya Ivanenko and Jenya Polosina

Hyperallergic March 17 2022

https://hyperallergic.com/717963/the-war-in-our-country-and-on-our-phones/

 

A Hogarth Survey Has Good Intentions but Misses the Mark

Why assemble the most significant grouping of Hogarths from far and wide without indicating why calling out the faults in historical artworks is important to our understanding of our world today?

  by Olivia McEwan

Hyperallergic March 17 2022

https://hyperallergic.com/717845/a-hogarth-survey-has-good-intentions-but-misses-the-mark/