Saturday, February 26, 2022

Set off by a scene in a movie, a critic reflects on cultural baggage: "The things you loved when you were young will never be able to make you young again."

By A.O. Scott

Photographs by Daniel Arnold

Feb. 24, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/24/movies/worst-person-in-the-world-generation-x.html

Face Painted In The Moon Below – This Week's Links

Clark Burscough | February 25, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/face-painted-in-the-moon-below-this-weeks-links/

Manga Creator Kazuyoshi Torii Passes Away at 75; Drew Toilet Hakase in Shonen Jump, taught aspiring manga creators at Aichi Shukutoku University.

2022-02-18

by Rafael Antonio Pineda

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-02-18/manga-creator-kazuyoshi-torii-passes-away-at-75/.18275

Stewart Kenneth Moore on his new graphic novel PROJECT MK-ULTRA and his love of comics

By Teddy Jamieson

14th February 2022

https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/19921978.stewart-kenneth-moore-new-graphic-novel-project-mkultra-love-comics/

Let That Be the Story: PW Talks with Jordan Crane

By Shaenon Garrity

Feb 18, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the 02/21/2022 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Let That Be the Story

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/88563-let-that-be-the-story-pw-talks-with-jordan-crane.html

INTERVIEW: The Poorcraft Cookbook and C. Spike Trotman's Poetic Crowdfunding Evolution.

Wendy Browne February 21, 2022

https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2022/02/interview-the-poorcraft-cookbook-and-c-spike-trotmans-poetic-crowdfunding-evolution/

Emma Kubert on Her New Webcomic "Brush Stroke," Inspirations, and New Comics

By Elias Rosner | February 22nd, 2022

http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/emma-kubert-brush-stroke/

I Bring You…The Future!: Celebrating 45 years of 2000 AD Comics

Chloe Maveal

NeoText Review February 2022

https://neotextreview.com/culture/i-bring-you-the-future-celebrating-45-years-of-2000-ad-comics/

Sharp Lines and Wired Figures: The Legacy and Influence of Martin Emond

Robert Smith

NeoText Review February 2022

https://neotextreview.com/culture/sharp-lines-and-wired-figures-the-legacy-and-influence-of-martin-emond/

Managing Cultural Festivals: Tradition and Innovation in Europe

Edited by Elisa Salvador and Jesper Strandgaard Pedersen

First published 2022

Chapter 9

(The Economics of) Cultural Festivals in the Digital Age: An Analysis of the Comics Publishing Industry

Elisa Salvador, Elena Castro-Martínez and Pierre-Jean Benghozi

https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/52683/9781003127185_10.4324_9781003127185-9.pdf?sequence=1

THE CULL - Mattia De Iulis character painting process - Wade Quan

Feb 25, 2022

Kelly Thompson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MzonokOukN0

AWA - Writer Rob Williams Introduces OUT

Sep 28, 2021

AWA Studios

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iokXI33U9G0

6 things concerning Joanne Starer & Khary Randolph's 'Sirens of the City'

by Jarrod Jones.

Doom Rocket February 2022

https://doomrocket.com/6-things-joanne-starer-khary-randolph-sirens-of-the-city/

Superheroes and Excess : A Philosophical Adventure

Edited By

Jamie Brassett , Richard Reynolds

Routledge

2022

https://www.routledge.com/Superheroes-and-Excess-A-Philosophical-Adventure/Brassett-Reynolds/p/book/9781138304536

Table of Contents

1.Introduction

Jamie Brassett and Richard Reynolds

2. Excessive Embodiment and Monstrous Containment in Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's The Fantastic Four

Anna F. Peppard

3. Legion, Fugue and Ontological Excess

Jamie Brassett

4. Captain America, Ronald Reagan, and the Battle for the American Dream of Excess

John McGuire

5. Image Comics: A New Flight of Excess

Lillian Céspedes González

6. 'You Too Shall Be New': Synthezoid Phenomenology and Canonical Memory in The Vision

Tiffany Hong

7. Evolve or Die: Logan, Repetition, and the Excesses of Tradition

Geoff Klock and Mitch Montgomery

8. Difference, Repetition, and the Superhero Comic

Scott Jeffery

9. Heroic Skin: Superheroes, Excess and Black Skin as Costume

Lorraine Henry King

10. Too Many Wonder Womans: Constraining and/or in the DC Extended Universe

Joan Ormrod

11. Design Fictions from Beyond: A Pataphysics of Objectile Excess

Derek Hales

12. Superheroes at the Vanishing Point

Richard Reynolds

13. Afterword: Defeated Taxonomies

Jamie Brassett and Richard Reynolds

Friday, February 25, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/25/22

'Simpsons' Showrunner Calls Russia-Ukraine Conflict Prediction "Very Sad" and Not Coincidental

The long-running Fox cartoon has made news several times for seemingly predicting the future, but most of the situations are humorous and harmless. This time it is different.

Ryan Parker

February 24, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/simpsons-al-jean-says-russia-ukraine-prediction-not-coincidental-1235099000/

EXCLUSIVE: Check out a preview & process art from James Kochalka's new GLORK PATROL GN

The new all-ages graphic novel from Top Shelf Productions arrives in stores next month.

Joe Grunenwald

02/23/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/glork-patrol-book-2-james-kochalka-preview-process-art/

Confessions Of A Comic Book Guy -- Could Disney Comics Make A Comeback?

by Steve Bennett on February 23, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/50510/confessions-comic-book-guy-could-disney-comics-make-comeback

CHRIS ARRANT TO BE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AT REEDPOP

Also: Gina Gagliano to Helm Boston Book Festival

by Brigid Alverson on February 23, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50519/chris-arrant-be-editor-chief-reedpop

COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS LAUNCHES UK ARM

Plus: First Annual CB4K Day Celebrated with Awards, Auctions, More

by Brigid Alverson on February 23, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50511/comicbooks-kids-launches-uk-arm

Jonny Hawkins and "Zoolies" Sign with TCA

by D. D. Degg

February 23, 2022

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/23/jonny-hawkins-and-zoolies-sign-with-tca/

What a character designer at Pixar does in a workday

By Yingzong Xin

February 15, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/02/15/workday-pixar-character-designer/

Is artistic skill something you're born with?

Some kids show ability at a very young age, but illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka believes everyone can benefit from creating art. [in print as All kids - gifted or not - can draw on their artistic creativity]

By Haben Kelati

Washington Post (February 23 2022): C8

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/2022/02/23/are-kids-born-with-art-skills/

Arthur' Creator Marc Brown, EP Carol Greenwald Talk Final Season, Hopes for Feature Film With John Legend

The duo also explains how they imagined their young Elmood City residents as adults, those popular memes and why a live-action film hasn't happened yet.

Abbey White

February 24, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/arthur-finale-marc-brown-carol-greenwald-legacy-1235097700/

Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield Re-create Classic Spider-Man Meme for 'No Way Home' Digital Release

The blockbuster Sony-Marvel film became the highest-grossing picture of the pandemic era with $1.83 billion globally and counting.

Ryan Parker

February 23, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/spider-man-meme-tom-holland-tobey-maguire-and-andrew-garfield-1235098202/

George Olshevsky (1946–2021) [comics indexer]

Jackie Estrada

February 22 2022

https://www.facebook.com/jackie.estrada.735/posts/10160543728078488

INTERVIEW: NATHAN PAGE & DREW SHANNON on THE MONTAGUE TWINS: THE DEVIL'S MUSIC

The creators behind the supernatural mystery series share their feelings on the graphic novel sequel.

Avery Kaplan

02/24/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-nathan-page-drew-shannon-on-the-montague-twins-the-devils-music/

Chip Zdarsky & Jorge Jimenez Are The New Batman Creative Team For DC (Exclusive)

By Jenna Anderson - February 24, 2022

https://comicbook.com/dc/news/chip-zdarsky-new-batman-writer-dc-comics-failsafe-story-arc/

Gagliano Tapped to Head Boston Book Festival

By Calvin Reid

Feb 23, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/people/article/88595-gagliano-tapped-to-head-boston-book-festival.html

Graphic novel by Miyazaki to be issued in the US

February 22, 2022

https://apnews.com/article/academy-awards-entertainment-arts-and-entertainment-united-states-hayao-miyazaki-7fecae003ad38eeeccf30e01ba503f88

Cartoon representations of the migrant crisis in Greek new media

Maria Gkountouma

Malmo University

Communication for Development

Spring semester 2016

online at https://www.academia.edu/28430258/Cartoon_representations_of_the_migrant_crisis_in_Greek_new_media

Making 'Arthur' grow up was a betrayal [in print as Making 'Arthur' grow up was a betrayal of my childhood]

By Molly Roberts

Editorial Writer

Washington Post February 24, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/22/arthur-finale-grown-up-betrayal/

'Encanto' Soundtrack Continues to Dominate Billboard Charts

By Ben Sisario

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 24, 2022, Section C, Page 7 of the New York edition with the headline: 'Encanto' Soundtrack Still Dominates Billboard Charts

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/22/arts/music/encanto-billboard-soundtrack.html

A Groundbreaking Cartoon Family Returns, 'Louder and Prouder'

By Leigh-Ann Jackson

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 24, 2022, Section C, Page 7 of the New York edition with the headline: A TV Family Returns 'Louder and Prouder'.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/23/arts/television/proud-family-returns.html

Jonathan Bass

The Rube Goldberg Case: The Panel as Paradigm in Newspaper Comics and New York Dada

Transitions Symposium April 6, 2021

https://vimeo.com/533404642

Thursday, February 24, 2022

Post writer refuses to let go of childhood's view of Arthur

Making 'Arthur' grow up was a betrayal [in print as Making 'Arthur' grow up was a betrayal of my childhood]

By Molly Roberts

Editorial Writer

Washington Post February 24, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/02/22/arthur-finale-grown-up-betrayal/

Takoma Park cartoonist Bill Brown has left Ukraine

Last Flight Out

Lviv Left

William L Brown

February 24 2022

https://nativecpeaker.substack.com/p/last-flight-out

Pixar character designer Yingzong Xin and graphic novelist Krosoczka in the Post

What a character designer at Pixar does in a workday

By Yingzong Xin

February 15, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/02/15/workday-pixar-character-designer/

Is artistic skill something you're born with?

Some kids show ability at a very young age, but illustrator Jarrett Krosoczka believes everyone can benefit from creating art. [in print as All kids - gifted or not - can draw on their artistic creativity]

By Haben Kelati

Washington Post (February 23 2022): C8

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/kidspost/2022/02/23/are-kids-born-with-art-skills/

Catching up with the Post's Lily webcomics

I'm nonbinary. I'm still figuring out what it would mean to get pregnant.

By Christine Suggs

February 6, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/02/06/im-nonbinary-im-still-figuring-out-what-it-would-mean-get-pregnant/

How do you wish you'd been loved as a kid? Asking can help you heal childhood wounds.

By Brittany Long Olsen

February 13, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/02/13/relationships-healing-childhood-wounds/

My lifelong dream hasn't panned out. Should I give up or keep trying?

By Galadriel Watson

February 20, 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/02/20/my-lifelong-dream-hasnt-panned-out-should-i-give-up-or-keep-trying/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/24/22

Podcast: AKIRA Vol. 3, by Katsuhiro Otomo

MSX: Mangasplaining Extra 51

Feb 23 2022

Christopher Butcher et al

https://mangasplaining.substack.com/p/podcast-akira-vol-3-by-katsuhiro

Interview – Spike Trotman on self crowdfunding: "This is me getting out of the car"

On the ups and downs of an indie crowdfunding campaign

Heidi MacDonald

02/23/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-spike-trotman-on-self-crowdfunding-kickstarter/

The Obvious Drawbacks of a Digital Monopoly, Part 23 [Comixology]

By Graeme McMillan • Issue #15 February 23 2022

https://www.getrevue.co/profile/ComicsFYI/issues/the-obvious-drawbacks-of-a-digital-monopoly-part-23-1046916

The Day I Declared Myself a Cartoonist

I was well aware that, until I told my father that I had dropped out of school, I would have only one foot in my new life.

By David Sipress

February 23, 2022

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/the-day-i-declared-myself-a-cartoonist

Celebrate 2000AD turning 45 with our picks of old and new

4 classics and 5 recent recommends to celebrate 45 years of 2000AD.

Dean Simons

02/23/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/celebrate-2000ad-turning-45-with-our-picks-of-old-and-new/

Creating the Judge Dredd by Brian Bolland Apex Edition: A How-to Guide for the Rash and Enthusiastic

David Roach | February 23, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/creating-the-brian-bolland-apex-edition-a-how-to-guide-for-the-rash-and-enthusiastic/

"I Had Tears Running Down My Face": Neil Gaiman on The Ocean at the End of the Lane Stage Play

Neil Gaiman's beloved book has been adapted for the stage, in an exclusive interview Gaiman talks about the power of the immersive experience.

By Chris Farnell | February 22, 2022

https://www.denofgeek.com/culture/neil-gaiman-the-ocean-at-the-end-of-the-lane-stage-play/

INTERVIEW: How THE SPINE OF NIGHT is a convergence of influences that go beyond Bakshi

A rallying cry for more dark fantasy animation, we chat with Morgan Galen King and Phil Gelatt about their new animated film.

Ricardo Serrano Denis

02/23/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-spine-of-night-morgan-galen-king-phil-gelatt/

ReedPOP hires Chris Arrant as Editor-in-Chief

Arrant will oversee ReedPOP's growing editorial efforts

Heidi MacDonald

02/23/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/reedpop-hires-chris-arrant-as-editor-in-chief/

Mirion Malle Talks About Mental Health And Her New Graphic Novel, 'This Is How I Disappear'

February 16, 2022 • DW McKinney

https://cnmnmag.com/mirion-malle-interview-this-is-how-i-disappear-mental-health-trigger-warnings/

"Despair Only Aids the Enemies of Democracy" – Darryl Cunningham Warns Us About Putin in 'Putin's Russia', His Latest Book for Myriad Editions and Drawn & Quarterly

by Lindsay Pereira

February 23, 2022

https://www.brokenfrontier.com/putins-russia-darryl-cunningham-myriad-drawn-quarterly/

4 digital alternatives to Amazon's new comiXology experience

On the first New Comic Book Day since Amazon's rollout of the new comiXology, a look at a number of alternatives to the digital service.

Cy Beltran

02/23/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/four-comixology-digital-alternatives/

How 'Arthur' grew up: Inside the beloved TV show's emotional finale

By Amy Amatangelo

Feb. 21, 2022

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2022-02-21/arthur-tv-show-all-grown-up-pbs-kids