Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/15/21

Under Cover: Marvel By Design—The Evolution of the Marvel Logo

by Alex Jay

Tenth Letter of the Alphabet

December 13, 2021

http://alphabettenthletter.blogspot.com/2021/12/under-cover-marvel-by-designthe.htmlComings and Goings: Promotions at DC, Marvel, Heavy Metal, First Second

 

Lots of editorial folks are moving on up

Heidi MacDonald

12/15/2021

https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-promotions-at-dc-marvel-heavy-metal-first-second/

 

Chip Zdarsky descends into the Batcave and unleashes Batman: The Knight #1!

Andrew Sumner

Dec 7, 2021

Forbidden Planet TV

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-3KkHppqQ4

 

Batman: The Knight's Chip Zdarsky Teases a Youthful & Moody Origin Story

Acclaimed comic book creator teases what fans can expect from his upcoming origin story for the Caped Crusader in Batman: The Knight.

By Sam Stone

December 8 2021

https://www.cbr.com/chip-zdarsky-batman-the-knight-interview/

 

Matthew Rosenberg and Grifter are playing The Long Con in Batman Urban Legends!

Andrew Sumner

Oct 1, 2021

Forbidden Planet TV

  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mLvMDYH5hMo

 

CHIP CHATZ #2: Charles Soule!

Dec 15, 2021

Chip Zdarsky

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZeTqX-5md0

 

THE BILL OF RIGHTS CARTOONED

Posted by D. D. Degg

December 15, 2021

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/12/15/the-bill-of-rights-cartooned/

 

The  POLITICAL CARTOON OF THE YEAR AWARDS 2021

  Ellwood Atfield

https://www.ellwoodatfield.com/winners-2/

december 2021

 

Review: SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME does whatever a Spider-Man can

The best part of Spider-Man's latest adventure is [redacted]. But there's still a lot to talk about in this nearly 3 hour long movie.

Kyle Pinion

12/15/2021

https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-spider-man-no-way-home/

 

Sony Moves to Block Significant 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Leaks

Large portions of the film appeared on YouTube Wednesday.

Aaron Couch, Ryan Parker       

December 15, 2021

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/sony-moves-to-block-significant-spider-man-no-way-home-leaks-1235061858/

 

George Pérez opens up about his fans, his legendary career, and his terminal illness

By Chris Arrant

GamesRadar's Newsarama December 10 2021

https://www.gamesradar.com/george-perez-cancer-diagnosis/

 

Graphic Novel Collections in Academic ARL Libraries

by C. Wagner

Published in College and Research Libraries by American Library Association.

2010   Volume 71, p42-48

online at https://web.archive.org/web/20100614222405if_/http://opensiuc.lib.siu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1048&context=morris_articles

 

The Brand Called Shmoo: Li'l Abner From Left To Right

Dan Raeburn

Baffler 13 (Winter 1999) : 13-22

 

Mister Oswald and His Hardware Store: Russ Johnson's Long-running Comic Strip

R.C. Harvey | December 16, 2021

https://www.tcj.com/mister-oswald-and-his-hardware-store-russ-johnsons-long-running-comic-strip/

 

Confessions Of A Comic Book Guy -- My Favorite Comics Of 2021

Column by Steve Bennett

  December 15, 2021

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/49993/confessions-comic-book-guy-my-favorite-comics-of-2021

 

Graphic Novel Shows the Many Lives of Leonard Cohen

Cohen's dynamic life – as well as the struggles the musician faced – are what intrigued illustrator Philippe Girard and convinced him to put out a new graphic novel about Cohen called, "Leonard Cohen: On a Wire."

Kylie Ora Lobell

December 9, 2021

https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/books/343129/graphic-novel-shows-the-many-lives-of-leonard-cohen/

 

Publishers at Crossroads with Movie Tie-ins

By Karen Raugust

Dec 10, 2021

A version of this article appeared in the 12/13/2021 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Movie Tie-ins at a Crossroads

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/88113-publishers-at-crossroads-with-movie-tie-ins.html

 

The craft of political cartooning [Pat Bagley]

December 14, 2021

WUNC Politics

Jeff Tiberii

https://www.wunc.org/podcast/podcast-wuncpolitics/2021-12-14/the-craft-of-political-cartooning

 

Fox News Social Media Drops A. F. Branco Cartoon

  Posted by D. D. Degg

December 15, 2021

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/12/15/fox-news-social-media-drops-a-f-branco-cartoon/ 

 

Student Cartoons from KQED's Youth Media Challenge

Mark Fiore

Dec 14 2021

https://www.kqed.org/news/11896078/student-cartoons-from-kqeds-youth-media-challeng

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/13/21

ROD LAMBERTI OF RODMAN COMICS WRAPS UP 2021 WITH SOME OBSERVATIONS

On Hot Comics, 'Magic' Sales, 'HeroClix', Action Figures, More

 ICv2 December 14, 2021

https://icv2.com/articles/talk-back/view/49975/rod-lamberti-rodman-comics-wraps-up-2021-some-observations

 

ABRAMS COMICARTS LAUNCHING MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL LINE

With Alex Ross 'Fantastic Four' Graphic Novel

 by Brigid Alverson on December 13, 2021

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49974/abrams-comicarts-launching-marvel-graphic-novel-line

 

The Fantastic Four's return to Marvel Comics is as nostalgic as it is necessary

By David Betancourt

August 15, 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2018/08/15/the-fantastic-fours-return-to-marvel-comics-is-as-nostalgic-as-it-is-necessary/

 

Netflix Teams With Legendary, 'Sweet Tooth' Showrunner for Fantasy Movie 'God Country' (Exclusive)

Jim Mickle, who co-created 'Sweet Tooth' for Netflix, will direct the adaptation of the comic written by Donny Cates.

Borys Kit

December 14, 2021

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-god-country-sweet-tooth-jim-mickle-1235061886/

 

"A Book That Contains Years of My Life": An Interview with Andrew White

Alec Berry | December 14, 2021

https://www.tcj.com/a-book-that-contains-years-of-my-life-an-interview-with-andrew-white/

 

Sharon Smith Kane – RIP

 by D. D. Degg

December 13, 2021

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/12/13/sharon-smith-kane-rip/

 

C2E2 '21: Writers weigh the pros and cons of working in other people's universes

A panel of four writers talk about their experiences working on licensed properties including Star Wars, Power Rangers, and more.

12/13/2021 

By Andrew Warrick

https://www.comicsbeat.com/c2e2-21-writers-weigh-the-pros-and-cons-of-working-in-other-peoples-universes/

 

Frank Viva's "Wrapping Up"

The artist discusses his family's traditions and inventive ways to celebrate Christmas.

By Françoise Mouly

December 13, 2021

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2021-12-20

 

"I Was Hungry" - Decoding The 'Sad Keanu' Meme With Keanu Reeves [BRZRKR]

Dec 14, 2021

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZM5Fb-9dto

 

 

 

European Comic Art Volume 14 (2021): Issue 2 (Sep 2021): Tradition and Innovation in Franco-Belgian Bande dessinée. Guest Editors: Fransiska Louwagie and Simon Lambert

https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/14/2/eca.14.issue-2.xml

 

in European Comic Art

Table of Contents

 

    Introduction

        Free access

        Introduction

        Tradition and Innovation in Franco-Belgian Bande dessinée

        By: Fransiska Louwagie and Simon Lambert

        Pages: 1–12

    Articles

        Restricted access

        Anchoring Retro Spirou et Fantasio and Spin-off Albums

        By: Annick Pellegrin

        Pages: 13–33

        Restricted access

        Spirou's Origin Myth and Family Romances

        The Domestication of Adventure in the New Adventure Comic

        By: Cristina Álvares

        Pages: 34–50

        Restricted access

        Coming of Age Through Bande dessinée

        An Interview with Michel Kichka

        By: Fransiska Louwagie and Simon Lambert

        Pages: 51–73

        Restricted access

        Reframing the Western Genre in Bande dessinée, from Hollywood to Ledger Art

        An Intermedial Perspective

        By: Nicolas Martinez

        Pages: 74–101

        Restricted access

        Outlining Conceptual Practices in Comics

        By: Ilan Manouach

        Pages: 102–129

    Book Reviews

        Restricted access

        Book Reviews

        By: Stefanie Diekmann, Sylvain Lesage, Michael D. Picone, Thomas Gebhart, and John D. Benjamin

        Pages: 130–147

 

AMERICAN COMICS: A HISTORY

Jeremy Dauber

Dec 14, 2021

US National Archives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JHZ8Zcemvg

 

Redrawing a Jack Kirby Fantastic Four page

Dec 14, 2021

Elsa Charretier

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tFLDRNK3lA

 

'The King's Man': Film Review

Ralph Fiennes stars in Matthew Vaughn's prequel to his hit 'Kingsman' movies, set during the outbreak of World War I and depicting the origins of the mysterious intelligence agency.

Frank Scheck

December 14, 2021

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-kings-man-film-review-1235060073/

 

'Batwoman' Trio Lands 'Gotham Knights' Drama at The CW

James Stoteraux, Natalie Abrams and Chad Fiveash are penning the script based on characters from DC Comics.

Rick Porter

December 13, 2021

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/batwoman-writers-gotham-knights-cw-1235061905/

 

'Spider-Man: No Way Home': Film Review

Tom Holland's webslinger fights a bunch of familiar faces in Jon Watts' third outing as Spider-director.

John Defore

December 13, 2021

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/spider-man-no-way-home-film-review-1235062148/

 

PREVIEW: New comics reader? Meet Ready-to-Read Graphics! The program from Simon & Schuster helps kids learn to read comics [literacy].

Avery Kaplan

12/14/2021

https://www.comicsbeat.com/preview-new-comics-reader-meet-ready-to-read

AMERICAN COMICS: A HISTORY

Jeremy Dauber

Dec 14, 2021

US National Archives

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JHZ8Zcemvg

Author Jeremy Dauber will discuss the sweeping story of cartoons, comic strips, and graphic novels and their century-long hold on the American imagination. Starting with the Civil War and cartoonist Thomas Nast, creator of the lasting images of Uncle Sam and Santa Claus, Dauber whizzes readers through comics' progress in the 20th century and beyond: from the golden age of newspaper comic strips (Krazy Kat, Yellow Kid, Dick Tracy) to the midcentury superhero boom (Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman); from the moral panic of the Eisenhower era to the underground comix movement. Dauber shows not only how comics have changed but how American politics and history have changed them. He describes the origins of beloved comics, champions neglected masterpieces, and argues that we can understand how America sees itself through whose stories comics tell.

License

Creative Commons Attribution license (reuse allowed)

The End of the Beginning of the End of Marvel Comics - an editorial

People have spent a lot of time talking about the health of DC Comics this past year or so especially after they fired a lot of their staff and  AT&T threw up the bolus of Time-Warner it was choking on, but Marvel, while ensconced in the big fat arms of Disney, is at much at risk. Recently, comics in their kids lines were published by IDW starting in 2018, but that deal was canceled this year. And we also saw Marvel actually dropping some titles like Fantastic Four that they didn't control the movie rights of. Now, they're again licensing out their characters to completely different publishers, but this time for the adult reader and collector market - and once that starts, I don't think the Mouse will worry too much about publishing their own comics anymore. We've already seen them destroy the Disney line multiple times. Future historians will undoubtedly debate the point, but I'm putting my marker down here. Fortunately, I'm old enough not to care much anymore. 

 

Abrams PR says, "FANTASTIC FOUR: FULL CIRCLE is the first graphic novel that Marvel has licensed to another publisher in more than 40 years. The publication also will mark the launch of MarvelArts, an exciting new graphic novel collaboration between Marvel Comics and Abrams ComicArts."

 

You could read a reworking of that release here -  

ABRAMS COMICARTS LAUNCHING MARVEL GRAPHIC NOVEL LINE

With Alex Ross 'Fantastic Four' Graphic Novel

 by Brigid Alverson on December 13, 2021 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49974/abrams-comicarts-launching-marvel-graphic-novel-line

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/12/21

Cartoonist Don Asmussen's obituary, in his own words

Don Asmussen  December 12, 2021

https://datebook.sfchronicle.com/art-exhibits/hi-this-don-asmussens-obit

 

Comic artist continues art [Sy Barry]

    By Madeline Hughes mhughes@eagletribune.com

    Dec 12, 2021

    https://www.eagletribune.com/news/lifestyles/comic-artist-continues-art/article_e7819e3e-59e5-11ec-8342-ef6adfb420e2.html

 

Bringing Up Father 1913-14 Annotations

by Allan Holtz

NBM News 2009

https://www.nbmpub.com/fathernotes/

 

Kegel's finds 1934 comic that pre-dates family's Wheel & Sprocket ads

By Bobby Tanzilo Senior Editor/Writer Published Dec 06, 2021

https://onmilwaukee.com/articles/kegels-history-finds#?

 

LUNAR DISTRIBUTION ADDS CEX PUBLISHING

Continues to Build List with Independent Publishers

by Brigid Alverson on December 10, 2021

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/49959/lunar-distribution-adds-cex-publishing

 

"Interview with the Vampire" Author Anne Rice Passes Away, Age 80

 December 12, 2021

by Ray Flook

 https://bleedingcool.com/tv/interview-with-the-vampire-author-anne-rice-passes-away-age-80/

 

Ink-Slinger Profiles by Alex Jay: Ray Doherty

December 10, 2021

http://strippersguide.blogspot.com/2021/12/ink-slinger-profiles-by-alex-jay-ray.html

 

Gene Luen Yang's American Born Chinese to Begin Filming Disney+ Series in 2022 With Shang-Chi Director

By Jenna Anderson - December 2, 2021

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/gene-luen-yangs-american-born-chinese-to-begin-filming-disney-series-in-2022-with-shang-chi-director/

 

We'll Do It Live: Patrick Allaby on Performing Comics

Patrick Allaby

December 7, 2021

https://solrad.co/well-do-it-live-patrick-allaby-on-performing-comics

 

C2E2 '21: Standing Up For What's Right: The Fight Against Comics Censorship

A panel of librarians and legal scholars discuss the many recent challenges to comics, and how best to combat censorship.

12/13/2021 

By Cy Beltran

https://www.comicsbeat.com/c2e2-21-comics-censorship-panel/

 

C2E2 '21: Heard about Hawkeye? Copyright and Comics: "It Gets Complicated." [creator's rights]

A panel of comic creators and legal professionals discuss the ins and outs of doing work for-hire.

12/11/2021 

By Andrew Warrick

https://www.comicsbeat.com/c2e2-21-copyright-in-comics-panel/

 

Rankin Show 001 with Judd Winnick

Dec 8, 2021

ben hatke

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

 

'Super Mustache': Venezuela's newest superhero battles Americans — and looks very familiar ["Súper Bigote"; in print as Venezuela's latest strongman]

By Ana Vanessa Herrero

Washington Post December 13 2021 A15

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/12/12/venezuela-super-bigote-mustache-maduro/

 

The 10 best Christmas-themed superhero movies and shows you can stream right now [in print as Superhero offerings that flex their Christmas spirit]

By David Betancourt

Washington Post December 11, 2021  p. C1-2

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2021/12/11/superhero-christmas-holiday-marvel/

 

Sharon Smith Kane, February 18, 1932 – November 3, 2021 [student cartoonis of Buttons an' Beaux panel]

Andrew Farago | December 13, 2021

https://www.tcj.com/sharon-smith-kane-february-18-1932-november-3-2021/

 

C2E2 '21: Garth Ennis talks his career, and the time Dan Didio asked him to take over Superman

12/13/2021

By Cy Beltran

https://www.comicsbeat.com/c2e2-21-garth-ennis-spotlight-panel/

 

C2E2 '21: Charles Soule & Ryan Browne talk EIGHT BILLION GENIES, and releasing comics during a pandemic; The creative team discussed bringing the book to Image, the pros and cons of using Kickstarter, and more.

12/13/2021

By Cy Beltran

https://www.comicsbeat.com/c2e2-21-charles-soule-ryan-browne-eight-billion-genies-panel/

Superhero Christmas and Super Mustache in the Post

'Super Mustache': Venezuela's newest superhero battles Americans — and looks very familiar ["Súper Bigote"]

By Ana Vanessa Herrero

Washington Post December 12 2021

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2021/12/12/venezuela-super-bigote-mustache-maduro/

The 10 best Christmas-themed superhero movies and shows you can stream right now [in print as Superhero offerings that flex their Christmas spirit]

By David Betancourt

Washington Post December 11, 2021  p. C1-2

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2021/12/11/superhero-christmas-holiday-marvel/

A Review of The Story of Ace, The Dog That Comes from Space by Anna “Annina” Lorenzi with Illustrations & Preface by Lele Corvi

 by Jason D. DeHart

The Story of Ace, The Dog That Cames from Space, by Anna "Annina" Lorenzi with Illustrations & Preface by Lele Corvi, Original A19, ASIN B09J34T8VQ, $2.99, https://www.amazon.com/Story-Ace-that-Comes-Space/dp/B09L4RB6HL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=anna+anna+lorenzi&qid=1639414885&sr=8-1

Perhaps a bit more of an illustrated collection of short stories than a traditional comic, The Story of Ace is nevertheless a delightful series of episodes that expand on the (mis)adventures of a loveable animal character. The book can be read in part, or from beginning to end, and I can see the possibilities for showing young readers both the comics-style pages and the prose as an entertaining experience.

Anna “Annina” Lorenzi’s story is enjoyable and Lele Corvi's art is attractive, polished, and has an enjoyable sweep in its style. The chapters pair up with the comics pages as an integrated way of telling a story. This is a book of humor, heart, and fun. Readers who are expecting the flow of comic to comic can also read the text this way, although the prose in between is well worth the time. Matching the appeal of the images, the prose is conversational and light.

I am seeing possibilities in the book for connecting young readers, especially with the character of Ace and the science fiction elements – as well as the short story structure of the book.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/11/21

Chris Achilléos Passes Away, Aged 74

December 10, 2021

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chris-achilleos-dies-at-the-age-of-74/

 

Cowboy Bebop, Macross Writer Keiko Nobumoto Passes Away

Keiko Nobumoto, the writer of anime such as Macross Plus, Cowboy Bebop, Wolf's Rain and Tokyo Godfathers, passed away on Dec. 1.

By Reuben Baron

CBR December 10 2021

https://www.cbr.com/cowboy-bebo-macross-writer-keiko-nobumoto-obituary/

 

Cowboy Bebop & Tokyo Godfathers Writer, Wolf's Rain Creator Keiko Nobumoto Passes Away

posted on 2021-12-10 13:06 EST by Alex Mateo

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2021-12-10/cowboy-bebop-and-tokyo-godfathers-writer-wolf-rain-creator-keiko-nobumoto-passes-away/.180500

 

Splendid Things to See : Small Films, Big Ideas [John and Faith Hubley]

LAUREL GRAEBER

New York Times Dec. 10, 2021, Section C, Page 2

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/arts/things-to-do-this-weekend.html

 

These Books Stand the (Silly, Messy, Topsy-Turvy) Test of Time

Mr. Men Little Miss, the children's book series created by Roger Hargreaves, turns 50 this year.

By Liza Weisstuch

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 10, 2021, Section C, Page 15 of the New York edition with the headline: Mr. Men and Little Miss Turn 50

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/08/books/mr-men-little-miss-books.html

 

'Back to the Outback' Review: Pest in Show

A group of reptile house critters escape from an Australian zoo in this endearing animated adventure.

By Natalia Winkelman

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 10, 2021, Section C, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Back to the Outback.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/09/movies/back-to-the-outback-review.html

 

POLITICAL CARTOONS part 3: Jack Davis

David Apatoff

December 08, 2021

https://illustrationart.blogspot.com/2021/12/political-cartoons-part-3-jack-davis.html

 

We'll Miss You, Don Asmussen

Mark Fiore

Dec 10 2021

https://www.kqed.org/news/11898750/well-miss-you-don-asmussen

 

Don Asmussen – RIP

 by D. D. Degg

December 10, 2021

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2021/12/10/don-asmussen-rip/

 

C2E2 '21: Chris Claremont describes how he'd make X-Men movies

The legendary X-Men writer discussed his legacy, the current Krakoan status quo, and his thing for bondage.

12/11/2021 

By Cy Beltran

https://www.comicsbeat.com/c2e2-21-chris-claremont-spotlight-panel/