Friday, February 04, 2022
Tom King Takes Your DC Q's and Talks Love Everlasting
NPR on Encanto, and Maus
Opening Argument: It's Time To Revisit Encanto — And Those 'Forgettable' Songs That Weren't
by Stephen Thompson
Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter February 4 2022
'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' the surprise hit from Disney's 'Encanto'
Art Spiegelman decries Tennessee school board for removing 'Maus' from its curriculum
Joe Hernandez
Why a school board's ban on 'Maus' may put the book in the hands of more readers
Missed it! Keith Knight talked to Cavna
An artist wants to curb the spread of Black mug shots online — so he's asking people to post photos with mugs
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/4/22
CREATORS SUE ACTION LAB, ALLEGE FRAUD AND BREACH OF CONTRACT
Class Action Lawsuit Asks for Punitive Damages
by Brigid Alverson on February 2, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50342/creators-sue-action-lab-allege-fraud-breach-contract
'We Don't Talk About Bruno,' the breakout hit from 'Encanto,' almost didn't have its most memorable voice [in print as The 'Encanto' voice that almost wasn't]
By Bethonie Butler
Washington Post February 2, 2022
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/01/28/we-dont-talk-about-bruno-encanto/
Another Look at Hinko Smrekar, Slovenia's Rebel Caricaturist
Though little-known outside of his native country, Smrekar left a strong imprint on his nation's art world and political thought.
by Lauren Moya Ford
Hyperallergic February 2 2022
https://hyperallergic.com/704053/another-look-at-hinko-smrekar-slovenias-rebel-caricaturist/
MIKE PELLERITO named new Archie Comics EiC
The 22-year veteran of the publisher will oversee newsstand and book markets.
Avery Kaplan
02/03/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/mike-pellerito-named-new-archie-comics-eic/
History Education, Graphic Novels & Historical Thinking"[Maus]
Joseph Tham
s/pores journal September 2018
http://s-pores.com/2018/09/history-education-graphic-novels-historical-thinking-by-joseph-tham/
Transcript of the McMinn County Board of Education's Removal of Maus
The Editors | February 3, 2022
https://www.tcj.com/transcript-of-the-mcminn-county-board-of-educations-removal-of-maus/
AI 'Photos' of What Cartoon Characters Would Look Like in Real Life [animation character design]
PetaPixel Feb 03, 2022
Michael Zhang
https://petapixel.com/2022/02/03/ai-photos-of-what-cartoon-characters-would-look-like-in-real-life/
Balmain, Z2 & Sofitel Hotels Launch Graphic Novel With Afternoon Tea [commercial advertising comic books]
Posted on February 3, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/balmain-z2-sofitel-hotels-launch-graphic-novel-with-afternoon-tea/
David Barbour – RIP
by D. D. Degg
February 3, 2022
http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/03/david-barbour-rip/
Robert David Barbour
May 7, 1951 ~ January 31, 2022
https://www.grocefuneralhome.com/obits/robert-david-barbour/
Archie Comics Names Mike Pellerito Editor-in-Chief (Exclusive)
The 22-year veteran of the publisher is the fourth person to hold the title in the company's history, which dates back more than 80 years.
Aaron Couch
February 2, 2022
Longtime 'Simpsons' Composer Settles Termination Dispute With Fox
The dispute between Alf Clausen and Fox over his firing as the show's lead musical composer is officially over as two courts issue dismissals following a settlement.
Ashley Cullins
February 2, 2022
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/simpsons-composer-settles-dispute-with-fox-1235085719/
Brian Augustyn, longtime DC editor and Batman - Gotham by Gaslight writer dies
By George Marston
Newsarama February 1 2022
Why are Marvel heroes always fighting each other? The answer goes back to Marvel's earliest days
By George Marston
Newsarama February 2 2022
https://www.gamesradar.com/why-marvel-superheroes-fight-each-other/
Graphic Novelist Art Spiegelman
CBC News: The National
Jan 12, 2015
Thursday, February 03, 2022
The Latest Lily cartoon, as the Wash Post subsumes its identity
I was struggling with money. Here's how I learned to finally talk about it.
Herblock Prize deadline extended until next week
Deadline to enter is extended to February 8th, 2022
THIS YEAR'S ENTRIES FOR THE HERBLOCK PRIZE WILL CONTINUE TO BE DONE ONLINE RATHER THAN HARD COPY VIA MAIL DUE TO THE CONTINUING CONCERNS REGARDING COVID.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/3/22
IMAGE UNION FILES UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES COMPLAINT
Alleges Image Retaliated and Spread Misinformation
Brigid Alverson on February 1, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50326/image-union-files-unfair-labor-practices-complaint
Cargill cartoons [editorial cartoon exhibit]
Kingston Daily Freeman (November 9, 1968): 19
Online at https://newspaperarchive.com/kingston-daily-freeman-nov-09-1968-p-19/
DIAMOND COMIC DISTRIBUTORS MARKS 40TH ANNIVERSARY
First Warehouse Opened in 1982 with 17 Customers
by Brigid Alverson on February 1, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50330/diamond-comic-distributors-marks-40th-anniversary
"I Much Prefer The Drawing Of A Thing More Than The Finishing Of It": An Interview with Warwick Johnson Cadwell
Joe Decie | February 2, 2022
R.I.P. Mary Alice Wilson, Longtime Retailer at Dark Star Books and Comics
Posted by Milton Griepp on February 2, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50333/r-i-p-mary-alice-wilson
CONFESSIONS OF A COMIC BOOK GUY -- IN MEMORIAM: MARY ALICE WILSON
by Steve Bennett on February 2, 2022
Cartooning Maus
by D. D. Degg
February 1, 2022
http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/01/cartooning-maus/
'Maus' Creator Responds to Film and TV Offers
Seth Abramovitch
February 2, 2022
"Jolly Roger" Bradfield
Jan 28, 2022
https://www.independent.com/obits/2022/01/28/jolly-roger-bradfield/
Roger Bradfield – RIP
by D. D. Degg
February 1, 2022
http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/01/roger-bradfield-rip/
Comic Book Writer & Editor Brian Augustyn Died This Weekend, Aged 67
February 1, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-writer-editor-brian-augustyn-died-this-weekend-aged-67/
So Many Of Us Issues An Update Regarding Warren Ellis
February 1, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/so-many-of-us-issues-an-update-regarding-warren-ellis/
What Is Marvel's Reckoning War About Anyway? Go Back To 2005 And 1964
February 2, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-reckoning-war/
Astrid Goldsmith's A FUNERAL IN FREIBERG wins Cape/Observer/Comica Graphic Short Story Prize 2021
Goldsmith's recollection of her family's trauma while negotiating the bureaucracy of her grandmother's funeral unanimously beat the competition in this year's prize.
Dean Simons
02/02/2022
What Watchmen Predicted in Zack Snyder's Justice League Universe
We examine how similar Zack Snyder's Justice League and other DC films are to the broken heroes in his first superhero movie, Watchmen.
By David Crow | February 2, 2022
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/watchmen-predicted-zack-snyder-justice-league/
Mike Thompson Takes USA Today's Buyout Offer
by D. D. Degg
February 2, 2022
http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/02/mike-thompson-takes-usa-todays-buyout-offer/
Introducing Failing to Quit, a six part webcomic by Daniel McCloskey
Ahead of his debut graphic novel, Cloud Town, Daniel McCloskey tells us his cartoonist origin story.
Beat Staff
02/02/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/introducing-failing-to-quit-a-six-part-webcomic-by-daniel-mccloskey/
KLC Press (Donny Cates & Ryan Stegman) - https://klcpress.substack.com/
Chip Zdarsky - It's Chip Zdarsky's Newsletter, Okay? - https://zdarsky.substack.com/
Ep. 48: The Blood Red Boy, by Minami Q-ta
David Brothers
Mangasplaining February 1 2022
"Fighting Father" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
February 1, 2022 by CartoonStock
https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/fighting-father-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
Anatomy of a Cartoon: Apartment Living
January 26, 2022 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner
https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-cartoon-apartment-living/
Hard Ass Friday Nite: The Art of Spain Rodriguez
February 12 - April 2, 2022
https://www.edlingallery.com/exhibitions/hard-ass-friday-nite-the-art-of-spain-rodriguez
Ronald Smith in conversation with Preeti Chhibber [Black Panther YA novel]
One More Page Books February 1 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mY59mvr-mtM
https://www.facebook.com/OneMorePageBooksandMore/videos/662231391621729/
Sidekick Sam [Belgian PSA]
Sep 27, 2021
Rode Neuzen Dag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGe6Y7PPvJY
THE CULL - Mattia De Iulis character painting process - Will Quan
Jan 28, 2022
Kelly Thompson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed_kt9HG2DE
Comic Culture with Charles Santino
Jan 31, 2022
terence dollard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzG9fj9PGXY
Sasha Svirsky: Chaos as a method [Russian animator]
New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium #323 Jan 29, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7B3v4NJlJM
Scout Comics Any Way You Want Them
By Brigid Alverson
Feb 02, 2022
Executive Editor Tom Brevoort reveals Marvel's mighty comics plans for 2022, from Avengers to X-Men!
Andrew Sumner
Feb 2, 2022
Forbidden Planet TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Axzyld9hqk
Rob Williams parachutes into WWII to battle heartless Nazi bastards and ancient vampire evil in OUT!
Andrew Sumner
Jan 28, 2022
Forbidden Planet TV
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=at5re_owxBg
Cartoon modeling in Nomad Sculpt: Bonus Stream
Jan 22, 2022
Steve Conley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZchYLDnj77Q
Comics coloring in Procreate
Jan 27, 2022
Steve Conley
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxDQmkb-7pw
LOAC-TV: Atomic Age Superman Sundays, Vol. 3 with Mark Waid
Kurtis Findlay
Jan 27, 2022
Library of American Comics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5j1YRGZ4ohA
LOAC-TV: Comparing Star Wars Newspaper Strips Books!
Kurtis Findlay
Jan 27, 2022
Library of American Comics
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td2J6kI4M5c
INTERVIEW: Family is the greatest adventure for VOX MACHINA's Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, and Liam O'Brien [in print as Taliesin Jaffe, Laura Bailey, and Liam O'Brien chat THE LEGEND OF VOX MACHINA]
Taimur Dar
02/02/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-legend-of-vox-machina-taliesin-jaffe-laura-bailey-liam-obrien/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXr6U46gT74
Bête et méchant: Politics, editorial cartoons and bande dessinée in the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo
Jane Weston
European Comic Art 2.1
Ryan Claytor
January 31 2022
A Hunter's Tale - FINAL NIGHT LIVESTREAM
https://www.facebook.com/604445331/videos/462666941972837/
MSU professor Ryan Claytor brings his late grandfather's poem to life in a comic book
By: Tianna Jenkins
Jan 31, 2022