Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/2/22

Disney+ Retools Parental Controls With Addition of Netflix Marvel Programs

'Daredevil,' 'Jessica Jones,' 'Luke Cage', 'Iron Fist,' 'The Defenders,' 'The Punisher,' and Marvel's 'Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.' will be available March 16.

Ryan Parker

March 1, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/marvel-netflix-shows-daredevil-disney-1235091929/

Netflix Marvel series are moving to Disney+ – with parental guidance

The move unites the MCU on one streaming service

Heidi MacDonald

03/01/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-netflix-disneyplus-daredevil/

VAULT COMICS ADDS LUNAR FOR DISTRO

In Addition to Diamond and S&S

by Brigid Alverson on February 28, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50549/vault-comics-adds-lunar-distro

ICV2 INTERVIEW: YEN PRESS DEPUTY PUBLISHER & EDITOR IN CHIEF JUYOUN LEE

The Manga Boom, Supply Chain Issues, Hot Titles

by Brigid Alverson on February 28, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50554/icv2-interview-yen-press-deputy-publisher-editor-chief-juyoun-lee

For the first time, all the nominees for the Angoulême Grand Prix 2022 are women

Julie Doucet, Catherine Meurisse, and Pénélope Bagieu are the three finalists for the Angoulême 2022 Grand Prix Award.

Dean Simons

03/01/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-grand-prix-2022-nominees/

Warner Bros. Pulls 'The Batman' Russia Release

Sony quickly followed suit in pausing the release of Jared Leto's 'Morbius,' while Disney was the first Hollywood film studio on Monday to suspend its dealings with Russia.

Aaron Couch, Pamela McClintock

February 28, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/warner-bros-pulls-the-batman-russia-release-1235101581/

Riddle Me This: Is Catwoman Bisexual In The Batman? We Asked Zoë Kravitz & Director Matt Reeves

By Matt Galea

PEDESTRIAN.TV, March 1, 2022

https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/is-catwoman-bisexual-the-batman/

Zoë Kravitz's Selina Kyle in The Batman is bisexual, thank you very much

The actor shares her interpretation of one scene in the new The Batman

Gabrielle Sanchez

March 1 2022

https://www.avclub.com/zoe-kravitz-the-batman-catwoman-bisexual-1848606584

The Batman is a flawed but striking pop-noir blockbuster

Robert Pattinson goes goth in a superhero movie that's at least one great villain shy of greatness

A.A. Dowd

AV Club February 28 2022

https://www.avclub.com/the-batman-is-a-flawed-but-striking-pop-noir-blockbuste-1848600781

Old Dogs New Tricks #3 – Can You Make Money With a Subscription Box?

The pros and cons of starting a subscription box service.

By Jason Mojica

Beat 03/01/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/can-you-make-money-with-a-kids-comics-subscription-box/

A Woman's Place Is in a Graphic Novel: Outstanding Works for Young Readers Center Women in History

by Brigid Alverson

Feb 28, 2022

https://www.slj.com/story/newsfeatures/a-womans-place-is-in-a-graphic-novel-outstanding-works-for-young-readers-center-women-in-history

'Futurama': John DiMaggio Boards Hulu Revival, Completing Cast's Return

The actor who voices Bender on the series wasn't part of the original announcement but has now closed a deal to reprise his role.

Rick Porter

March 1, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/futurama-john-dimaggio-hulu-revival-1235102273/

Licensing Hotline: March 2022

By Karen Raugust

Mar 01, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/88661-licensing-hotline-march-2022.html

Know Your Indie Filmmaker: Igor Kovalyov [Ukraine]

By Chris Robinson | 02/28/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/know-your-indie-filmmaker/know-your-indie-filmmaker-igor-kovalyov-213806.html

Hundreds Of Russian and Ukrainian Animation Artists Join Together To Condemn Russia-Ukraine War

By Amid Amidi | 02/26/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/politics/hundreds-of-russian-and-ukrainian-animation-artists-join-together-to-condemn-russia-ukraine-war-213795.html

Tuesday, March 01, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/1/22

Day Jobs: What your favorite writers might have done if they hadn't written.

By Paul Karasik

New York Times Book Review Feb. 27, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/25/books/review/writers-day-jobs.html

REVIEW: THE BATMAN embodies a true detective story with ambitious story and strong performances

The film cements Robert Pattinson as one of the most exciting and unique versions of the Dark Knight to watch.

Therese Lacson

02/28/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-batman-review-robert-pattinson-matt-reeves/

'The Batman' Will Still Open in Russia, But What Happens Next?

Hollywood studios are reckoning with how to respond to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Pamela McClintock

February 28, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batman-russia-box-office-ukraine-1235100430/

Robert Pattinson in 'The Batman': Film Review

David Rooney

February 28, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/batman-robert-pattinson-1235100390/

Guest Column: How 25 Years of 'Arthur' Reflects the Legacy and Future of PBS Kids

Sara DeWitt

February 28, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/guest-column-arthur-pbs-kids-sara-dewitt-1235100193/

The 'Peanuts' team is creating scholarships to support diversity in the arts [Robb Armstrong].

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post (February 28 2022): https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/02/28/peanuts-robb-armstrong-scholarship-howard-hampton/

New partners: Vault and Lunar; Zoop and 3W/3M

More ways to get comics

Heidi MacDonald

02/28/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-partners-vault-and-lunar-zoop-and-3w-3m/

"Dealing With Comedy Is Much More Difficult Than Dealing With Drama": Gipi Reflects on My Badly Drawn Life

Valerio Stivé | February 28, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/dealing-with-comedy-is-much-more-difficult-than-dealing-with-drama-gipi-reflects-on-my-badly-drawn-life/

U.S. MANGA SALES MORE THAN DOUBLED IN 2021

NPD Reports Sales Up 160% in Units

by Milton Griepp on February 28, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50543/u-s-manga-sales-more-doubled-2021

ICV2 INTERVIEW: VIZ MEDIA VICE PRESIDENT PUBLISHING SALES KEVIN HAMRIC

The Manga Market, the Manga Shortage, Key 2022 Releases

by Milton Griepp on February 28, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/50545/icv2-interview-viz-media-vice-president-publishing-sales-kevin-hamric

Richard Guindon – RIP

by D. D. Degg

February 28, 2022

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/28/richard-guindon-rip/

Richard Guindon, quirky and satirical former Free Press cartoonist, dies at 86

By Patty LaNoue Stearns

Special to the Detroit Free Press

https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/02/28/richard-guindon-free-press-cartoonist-dies-obituary/6974465001/

James Hill, Post Writers Group editor, dies at 75 [in print as Journalist led Post Writers Group; syndication]

By Bart Barnes

Washington Post February 28, 2022: B6

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2022/02/23/james-hill-writers-group-dead/

Monday, February 28, 2022

Cavna on Howard's new Peanuts' scholarship

The 'Peanuts' team is creating scholarships to support diversity in the arts

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post (February 28 2022): https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2022/02/28/peanuts-robb-armstrong-scholarship-howard-hampton/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/28/22

Heather Steckley ed.

Happy 93rd Birthday, Arnold Roth!

Feb 25, 2022 nationalcartoonists

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a--BGhgyrMc

Mark O'Collin Gets Corporate Advertising Gig [aka Dan Collins, The Wealth Alliance].

by D. D. Degg

February 26, 2022

http://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/02/26/mark-ocollin-gets-corporate-advertising-gig/

Wirehouse life — a hoot for cartoons, no joke to advisors [The Wealth Alliance advertising strip]

By Janice Kirkel February 25, 2022

https://www.financial-planning.com/news/new-york-ria-wealth-alliance-looks-to-cartoons-to-recruit-from-wirehouses

Comic Talk: Greg Capullo And Scott Snyder Talk Spawn, Batman, and We Have Demons

Troy-Jeffrey Allen

PREVIEWSworld Feb 24, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDRP5k38EHY

3 Worlds / 3 Moons Reveals Its Potential with the Astonishing "Transit"

By David Harper

February 22, 2022

https://sktchd.com/review/3-worlds-3-moons-reveals-its-potential-with-the-astonishing-transit/

For decades, cartoonist Ray Billingsley has depicted Black family life in 'Curtis'

Ashley Pointer

NPR February 27, 2022

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/27/1082938670/cartoonist-ray-billingsley-profile

Sunday, February 27, 2022

NPR interviews Ray Billingsley

For decades, cartoonist Ray Billingsley has depicted Black family life in 'Curtis'

Ashley Pointer

NPR February 27, 2022

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/27/1082938670/cartoonist-ray-billingsley-profile

Comic Talk: Greg Capullo And Scott Snyder Talk Spawn, Batman, and We Have Demons

Troy-Jeffrey Allen

PREVIEWSworld Feb 24, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDRP5k38EHY

PREVIEWSworld's Troy-Jeffrey Allen hangs out with Scott Snyder and Greg Capullo to talk WE HAVE DEMONS from ComiXology and Dark Horse Comics!

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/27/22

10 things concerning Alisa Perren, Greg Steirer & 'The American Comic Book Industry and Hollywood'

by Jarrod Jones. 2021.

https://doomrocket.com/10-things-alisa-perren-greg-steirer-the-american-comic-book-industry-and-hollywood/

This Week in AG History -- Feb. 24, 1940 [Vaughn Shoemaker]

by Ruthie Edgerly Oberg AG News February 24, 2022

https://news.ag.org/Features/This-Week-in-AG-History-Feb-24-1940

'Very Funny Ladies' sketches out the history of women cartoonists at 'The New Yorker'

Tanya Ballard Brown

February 25, 2022

https://www.npr.org/2022/02/25/1066728223/very-funny-ladies-women-cartoonists-new-yorker

Movie Quiz: From the funny pages to the silver screen

C.J. Lais Jr.

Feb. 24, 2022

https://www.timesunion.com/movies/article/Movie-Quiz-From-the-funny-pages-to-the-silver-16938714.php

New Legal Network Comes to Aid of Cartoonists [Cartoonists Rights Network International]

February 23, 2022

Sydney Johnson

https://www.voanews.com/a/new-legal-network-comes-to-aid-of-cartoonists/6456006.html

Bangladesh: Investigation Opened After Accusations of Torture Against Cartoonist [ Ahmed Kabir Kishore]

Agence France-Presse

March 14, 2021

https://www.voanews.com/a/south-central-asia_bangladesh-investigation-opened-after-accusations-torture-against-cartoonist/6203302.html

How 'Barney & Friends' and a Trip to Jamaica Led to the 'Arthur' Theme Song

Creator Marc Brown and executive producer Carol Greenwald also explain why Ziggy Marley was their first choice performer and the Fred Rodgers connection to "Believe in Yourself."

Abbey White

February 26, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/pbs-arthur-ziggy-marley-theme-song-1235097572/

Misha Gross Remembers Bill Woodman

February 25, 2022

https://michaelmaslin.com/david-sipress-the-ink-spill-interview-part-2-happy-93rd-birthday-to-arnold-roth-misha-gross-remembers-bill-woodman/

David Sipress: The Ink Spill Interview

February 24, 2022 michael Maslin

https://michaelmaslin.com/david-sipress-the-ink-spill-interview/

David Sipress: The Ink Spill Interview, Part 2

February 25, 2022 michael Maslin

https://michaelmaslin.com/david-sipress-the-ink-spill-interview-part-2-happy-93rd-birthday-to-arnold-roth-misha-gross-remembers-bill-woodman/

Altnether, Joseph G. "Reimagination of Hell in Mike Mignola's Hellboy in Hell." Sequential Art: Interdisciplinary Approaches to the Graphic Novel. Eds. Kathrin Muschalik and Florian Fiddrich. Oxford: Inter-Disciplinary Pr. 2016. 23–34.

Undercover Sketcher [Adrian Tomine]

Leanne Shapton

The New York Review of Books newsletter February 26 2022

https://email.nybooks.com/t/ViewEmail/y/3F161854526E7AEB2540EF23F30FEDED/DC8BC84029088988C45D7BC1A387288D

Hidetaka Miyazaki Sees Death as a Feature, Not a Bug

Miyazaki has created the most difficult games of the century. In his latest, Elden Ring, he wants a broader audience to feel the pain. [videogame animation]

By Simon Parkin

February 25, 2022

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/hidetaka-miyazaki-sees-death-as-a-feature-not-a-bug

Incredible photos of S.F.'s legendary first comic book store have surfaced — 50 years after we lost them

Photo of Peter Hartlaub

Peter Hartlaub

Feb. 25, 2022

https://www.sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/Photos-of-S-F-s-first-comic-book-store-16945786.php

Nicolas Verstappen. 2021

The Art of Thai Comics: A Century of Strips and Stripes

River Books Press Co., Ltd. (Bangkok)

The Resistance Is Now: A Conversation with Axel Alonso about AWA Studios

Rafael Calzada,

Carol and John's Comic Book Shop February 2022

http://www.cnjcomics.com/site/the-resistance-is-now/

'The 2022 Oscar Nominated Short Films' Review: Small Tales, Big Ideas [in print as So, Do They Get a Smaller Statuette?]

Amy Nicholson

Feb. 25, 2022 C11

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/24/movies/oscar-nominated-short-films-review.html

Women in Animation

Joanna Quinn (UK) Eleanor Coleman (Paris-based American), Angela De Vito (New York), Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec (France), Claire Matz (France), and Taili Wu (New York-based Taiwanese). It was moderated by Ashley Gerst (New York).

French Institute Alliance Française Animation First Festival. February 20 2022

online at https://www.cartoonbrew.com/sponsored-by-nfb/oscar-nominee-joanna-quinn-and-other-women-share-advice-for-succeeding-in-animation-213675.html

Oscar Nominee Joanna Quinn And Other Women Share Advice For Succeeding In Animation

By Cartoon Brew Connect | 02/22/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/sponsored-by-nfb/oscar-nominee-joanna-quinn-and-other-women-share-advice-for-succeeding-in-animation-213675.html

Production Workers On 'Rick And Morty' And 'Solar Opposites' File to Unionize

By Amid Amidi | 02/23/2022

https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/production-workers-on-rick-and-morty-and-solar-opposites-file-to-unionize-213740.html

David Heredia's Little Heroes of Color Make a Big Splash

Shana Nys Dambrot

February 24, 2022

https://www.laweekly.com/david-heredias-little-heroes-of-color-make-a-big-splash/