F.B.I. Arrests Man Accused of Stealing Unpublished Book Manuscripts [Italian translator for the Chinese comic book author Rao Pingru's memoir, "Our Story.]
By Elizabeth A. Harris
A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 6, 2022, Section A, Page 16 of the New York edition with the headline: Thefts Had Publishers Baffled; Now There's an Arrest.
Episode 189: The Politics of The Funnies Part 1 [Pogo]
Eric Molinsky
Imaginary Worlds podcast (January 2022)
https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/episodes/the-politics-of-the-funnies-part-1
https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/s/Politics-of-the-Funnies-Part-1-transcript-gm68.pdf
Announcing the 2021 Comics Industry Person of the Year: Judy Hansen
Beat Staff
01/07/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/announcing-the-2021-comics-industry-person-of-the-year-judy-hansen/
A Hunter's Tale with special guest Ryan Claytor
Taylor Reese and Tommy Skinner
This Flippin' Podcast January 7 2022
https://anchor.fm/thisflippinpodcast/episodes/A-Hunters-Tale-with-special-guest-Ryan-Claytor-e1cjnjl
What Latino Health Research Says About 'Encanto'
By: Dr. William D. Lopez
Jan 5, 2022
https://www.latinorebels.com/2022/01/05/healthencanto/
Jayson Martin – RIP ["Way up North" comic strip]
by D. D. Degg
January 6, 2022
http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/01/06/jayson-martin-rip/
Obituary for Jayson J. Martin
October 17, 1976 - December 30, 2021
Manchester, New Hampshire | Age 45
Lambert Funeral Home
https://lambertfuneralhome.tributes.com/obituary/show/Jayson-J.-Martin-108534524
IMAGE COMICS EMPLOYEES VOTE TO UNIONIZE
Image Must Now Recognize and Negotiate with the Union
by Brigid Alverson on January 6, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50122/image-comics-employees-vote-unionize
Image staffers vote to unionize
By a vote of 7-2, Image employees have voted to unionize, as part of Communication Workers of America.
Heidi MacDonald
01/07/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/image-staffers-vote-to-unionize/
SEVEN SEAS TO PUBLISH PRINT EDITIONS OF TOP-RANKED WEBTOONS
Popular BL and Yuri Series in Print in English for the First Time
by Brigid Alverson on January 6, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50120/seven-seas-publish-print-editions-top-ranked-webtoons
The Dark Horse King: Mike Richardson
Scoop January 7 2022
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1018?ArticleID=256413
New Teen Titans, Blade, and more - the greatest creations of Marv Wolfman
By Chris Arrant , George Marston
Newsarama January 6 2022
https://www.gamesradar.com/marv-wolfman-teen-titans-blade-deathstroke-creations/
Interview: The creators behind SOUL PLUMBER are on a mission to make us all aware of Archons and exorcism machines
Posted on October 5, 2021 by Ricardo Denis
https://graphicpolicy.com/2021/10/05/interview-soul-plumber/
Lysa Hawkins Prepares us for the Deadside War as Shadowman Returns in January
December 20, 2021 by Alex K Cossa
SFSX (Safe Sex) author Tina Horn: Our Sexbots, Ourselves Vol. 2
December 21, 2021 by elana_brooklyn
https://graphicpolicy.com/2021/12/21/sfsx-safe-sex-author-tina-horn-our-sexbots-ourselves-vol-2/
Comics Writer Tina Horn on SfSx: Freedom & Safety in the SciFi Sex Dystopia
Elana Levin
Graphic Policy Radio
'Peacemaker' takes aim at a broad, stationary target — with machine guns
Glen Weldon
NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour January 7, 2022
https://www.npr.org/2022/01/07/1070715153/peacemaker-john-cena-hbo-max-review
We'll Take A Cup O' Kindness – This Week's Links
Clark Burscough | January 7, 2022
https://www.tcj.com/well-take-a-cup-o-kindness-this-weeks-links/
Mark Russell on infusing literature into 'Batman: Urban Legends' #11
David Brooke
December 30, 2021
https://aiptcomics.com/2021/12/30/mark-russell-batman-urban-legends/
Yedoye Travis on writing a relatable Batman in 'Legends of the Dark Knight'
David Brooke
December 24, 2021
https://aiptcomics.com/2021/12/24/yedoye-travis-legends-of-the-dark-knight/
Finding comedy in the mundane: Mark Russell talks 'One-Star Squadron'
David Brooke
December 28, 2021
https://aiptcomics.com/2021/12/28/mark-russell-one-star-squadron/
Smash Pages Q&A | Shaenon Garrity on 'Willowweep Manor,' 'Skin Horse' and more
The editor, web cartoonist and writer discusses her latest graphic novel and the end of her long-running webcomic.
Alex Dueben
December 28, 2021
Smash Pages Q&A | Lawrence Lindell + Breena Nuñez
The small press publishers discuss Laneha House, 'The BAYlies' anthology and more.
Alex Dueben
December 30, 2021
https://smashpages.net/2021/12/30/smash-pages-qa-lawrence-lindell-breena-nunez/
Smash Pages Q&A: Ned Barnett
The creator of 'Social Distancing – Life in the COVID-19 Pandemic' discusses the pandemic, T.E. Lawrence and more.
Alex Dueben
October 2, 2020
https://smashpages.net/2020/10/02/smash-pages-qa-ned-barnett/
Smash Pages Q&A | Jeremy Holt
The writer of 'After Houdini' discusses their two recent projects, 'Made in Korea' and 'House of Slay.'
Alex Dueben
December 31, 2021
https://smashpages.net/2021/12/31/smash-pages-qa-jeremy-holt-2/
Smash Pages Q&A | Mike Cavallaro talks 'Free Speech Handbook'
Alex Dueben
December 27, 2021
https://smashpages.net/2021/12/27/smash-pages-qa-mike-cavallaro-talks-free-speech-handbook/
Collaboration Across Medium and Generation(s): Daniel Elkin Interviews Ryan Claytor about A HUNTER'S TALE
Daniel Elkin
January 4, 2022
What happens when Superman loses? Philip Kennedy Johnson on fallout of Action Comics' Mongul clash
By Matthew Jackson
December 29, 2021
Peter Bagge's Warning in 2010's OTHER LIVES Still Has Meaning Today
Scott Cederlund
Dec 23, 2021
https://www.fromcovertocover.com/other-lives-by-peter-bagge/
'People said I didn't have enough talent': the rise of Italy's graphic novel gonzo
Michele Rech aka Zerocalcare's book signings attract huge crowds and now he has a hit Netflix animated series inspired by his life
Lorenzo Tondo
Wed 5 Jan 2022
Andy Yanchus, Marvel Comics Colorist, Dead at 77
By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | October 12th, 2021
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/andy-yanchus-obit/
Ryan Bodenheim, Comic Book Artist, Dead at 44
By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | December 28th, 2021
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/ryan-bodenheim-obit/
Ryan "Bode" Matthew Bodenheim March 9, 1977 – December 20, 2021
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/dayton-oh/ryan-bodenheim-10498268
Tobias Funeral Home - Far Hills Chapel
In Memoriam: Robson Rocha
By Brian Salvatore | January 6th, 2022
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news-columns/in-memoriam-robson-rocha/
Cliff Chiang Talks About His Ascent to 'Cartoonist' in 2021
By Brian Salvatore | January 7th, 2022
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/cliff-chiang-2021/
Ram V Talks "Swamp Thing," Writing with Al Ewing, and What May Come Next For Him
By Brian Salvatore | January 7th, 2022
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/ram-v-2021/
A Chat with The Nib's Matt Bors
By Elias Rosner | January 4th, 2022
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/a-chat-with-the-nibs-matt-bors/
Manga/anime creator Kenya Suzuki arrested for importing child porn from Europe
Dec. 23, 2021
By Casey Baseel, SoraNews24 TOKYO
Rurouni Kenshin manga restarts serialization just seven months after author's child porn arrest
Casey Baseel
SoraNews24 Apr 23, 2018
Anime industry launches global fight against piracy
New organization will assist criminal investigations into unauthorized content
AKINOBU IWASAWA, Nikkei staff writerJanuary 1, 2022
Chinese online anime pioneer finds new audience in Japan
Co-founder of U17 platform blazes path for China's animated films [Facewhite founder Dong Zhiling]
by Shuhei Yamada
Nikkei Asia Tech chief editor
December 14, 2021 11:56 JST
Reviews: Bat Kid [Inoue Kazuo manga]
Ryan Carey | January 5, 202
https://www.tcj.com/reviews/bat-kid/
Bat Kid
Inoue Kazuo, translated by Ryan Holmberg
Bubbles Zine Publications
Anti-Hero Complex: Hawkeye, Dexter and The Witcher
Erin Maxwell
January 6, 2022
https://www.laweekly.com/anti-hero-complex-hawkeye-dexter-and-the-witcher/
Ep. 43: Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin Vol. 1
December 28, 2021
https://www.mangasplaining.com/blog/ep-43-mobile-suit-gundam-the-origin-vol-1/
Ep. 44: Mangasplaining, Listen to Me! With Jocelyne Allen and Ben Applegate
January 4, 2022
Manga Piracy Has Increased During The Pandemic
The estimated financial damage has increased from to $1.8 billion to $6.7 billion
Brian Ashcraft
12/31/21
https://kotaku.com/manga-piracy-has-increased-during-the-pandemic-1848290343
KELLY FERNANDEZ for ¡¡Manu!! — December 2021 Kids' Club Book
Dec 19, 2021
Comix Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXpyzwBHiBY
N.K. JEMISIN & JAMAL CAMPBELL for Far Sector — Dec 2021 Graphic Novel Club Pick [Green Lantern]
Dec 15, 2021
Comix Experience
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDYd69dMLN0
Must See! DAVE GIBBONS Joins Cartoonist Kayfabe to Share Bits You MISSED in the FINALE of WATCHMEN!
Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg
Jan 1, 2022
Cartoonist Kayfabe
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeGNqyBI-MY
DAVID CHOE Tells Us About Meeting and Interviewing FRANK MILLER...And So Much More!
Jim Riugg and Ed Piskor
Dec 26, 2021 Cartoonist Kayfabe https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-wZk4B1BB0c
Paul Kupperberg Presents Julie Schwartz Superman Show From 1988
Dec 30, 2021
wordballoon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOskpETTU_o
Off Panel #336: The Fusion with Juni Ba
David Harper
Jan 3, 2022
https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-336-the-fusion-with-juni-ba
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Juni_Ba.mp3
New head of Cartoon Crossroads Columbus brings experience from both sides of drawing board
Peter Tonguette
Special to The Columbus Dispatch January 7 2022
Ollie Harrington's dark humor and overlooked, remarkable life on display at OSU
'Dark Laughter Revisited: The Life and Times of Ollie Harrington' is on view at Ohio State's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, and it's a must-see
Joel Oliphint
Columbus Alive January 7 2022
From Manga Bible to Messiah: A Pop-culture Exploration of the Indonesian Christian Comics
Hendrikus Paulus, Leonard Chrysostomos,
Vol 4 No 2 (2021): International Journal of Interreligious and Intercultural Studies /
https://ejournal.unhi.ac.id/index.php/ijiis/article/view/1480
DOI: https://doi.org/10.32795/ijiis.vol4.iss2.2021.1480
The 2022 Creator Survey Part 5: What is THE guilty pleasure of 2022?
Heidi MacDonald
01/07/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-2022-creator-survey-part-5-what-is-the-guilty-pleasure-of-2022/
'Scott Pilgrim' Anime Series in the Works From UCP, Netflix (Exclusive)
Creator Bryan Lee O'Malley and BenDavid Grabinski will write and executive produce the series.
Borys Kit
January 7, 2022
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/scott-pilgrim-anime-series-netflix-1235071580/
'Batman: Caped Crusader' Adds Comics Author Ed Brubaker to Creative Team (Exclusive)
The acclaimed writer has joined Bruce Timm, J.J. Abrams and Matt Reeves on the animated series.
Borys Kit
January 7, 2022
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/batman-caped-crusader-ed-brubaker-1235071480/
Israel's Contradictions, Drawn With a Palette of Primary Colors [Rutu Modan]
By Gal Beckerman
Nov. 18, 2021
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/18/books/review/rutu-modan-tunnels-exit-wounds.html
A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 9, 2022, Page 13 of the Sunday Book Review with the headline: Israel in Full Color
Remembering When It Snowed … in Hawaii
The graphic novelist R. Kikuo Johnson revisits Milton Murayama's 1975 book, 'All I Asking for Is My Body,' to glimpse a Hawaii of the past.
By R. Kikuo Johnson
Jan. 7, 2022,
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/07/books/remembering-when-it-snowed-in-hawaii.html