Thursday, December 08, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/7/22

 

Don Orehek – RIP

D. D. Degg

December 7, 2022

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/07/don-orehek-rip/

 

What Is It Like to Cartoon the News? [aka The art of the editorial cartoon; Adam Zyglis, Phil Hands]

Utterly Moderate Podcast 35; Dec 1, 2022 

https://connorsforum.substack.com/p/what-is-it-like-to-cartoon-the-news

https://independenttribune.com/news/national/the-art-of-the-editorial-cartoon-utterly-moderate-podcast/article_1b1da51e-9a30-589d-b01c-98c4a9578676.html

 

Millar Time EP04 - John Romita Jr.

Millar Time

Nov 25, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smD09UGqqxg

 

Millar Time EP05 - Chuck Dixon

Millar Time

Dec 1, 2022

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

 

The Cartoonist Who Predicted Pearl Harbor

Don Winslow of the Navy attracted legions of fans throughout the 1930s and 1940s.

By Naval Institute Staff

December 2022

Naval History Magazine

https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2022/december/cartoonist-who-predicted-pearl-harbor

 

8 Pitch-Perfect Manga for Music-Loving Teens | Mondo Manga

by Brigid Alverson

Nov 29, 2022

https://www.slj.com/story/newsfeatures/8-pitch-perfect-manga-for-music-loving-teens-mondo-manga

 

PRESENT AT THE CREATION: A FEW GREAT GIFTS AND RESOURCES FOR COMIC-MAKERS

 Rob Salkowitz on December 6, 2022 

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/52808/present-creation-a-few-great-gifts-resources-comic-makers

 

Wig Shop

Zach Rabiroff | December 7, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/wig-shop/

 

Comic Book Creators React To AI Artificial Intelligence Art Explosion

December 6, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-creators-react-to-ai-artificial-intelligence-art-explosion/

 

For William Kentridge, Art and Life Animate One Another

In an exhibition that consists of mostly small-scale black and white works on paper, viewer engagement almost magically awakens the sleepy room.

  by Debra Brehmer

Hyperallergic December 6 2022

https://hyperallergic.com/783690/for-william-kentridge-art-and-life-animate-one-another/

 

Chris Wozniak Starts A GoFundMe Claiming DC Comics Is Suing Him

December 6, 2022

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chris-wozniak-starts-a-gofundme-claiming-dc-comics-is-suing-him/

 

'The Batman' plot swiped from comic book scribe's 1990 story: suit [Christopher Wozniak]

Georgett Roberts and Ben Feuerherd

October 23, 2022

https://nypost.com/2022/10/23/the-batman-plot-swiped-from-comic-book-scribes-1990-story-suit/

 

Anatomy of a Cartoon: Soccer

December 6, 2022 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner

https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-cartoon-soccer/

 

Patty Jenkins' 'Wonder Woman 3' Not Moving Forward as DC Movies Hit Turning Point (Exclusive)

Borys Kit

December 7, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wonder-woman-3-not-moving-forward-dc-movies-1235276804/

 

Examiner Comix Showcase #4

    By Andrew Farago | Special to The Examiner

    Dec 2, 2022

    https://www.sfexaminer.com/culture/examiner-comix-showcase-4/article_d260a3f0-7281-11ed-8001-4fc96f452d2d.html

 

Superman as a Historical Figure, 1938–2022 [thesis].

Perdue University 02.12.2022, by Andrew Fogel

https://hammer.purdue.edu/articles/thesis/Superman_as_a_Historical_Figure_1938_2022/21657767

https://hammer.purdue.edu/ndownloader/files/38397563

 

Gudetama, the Incredible, Miserable Egg

Sanrio's world-weary character stars in a new Netflix series.

By Tejal Rao

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 7, 2022, Section D, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: Gudetama, the Incredible, Miserable Egg

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/06/dining/gudetama-sanrio-netflix-series.html

 

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 545: Hunter Gorinson Joins Oni-Lion Forge

Calvin Reid, Heidi "The Beat" MacDonald, and Kate Fitzsimons

on 12/02/2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1233

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Dec 10: Fantom Comics' TWIG VOLUME 1 BOOK CLUB

TWIG VOLUME 1 BOOK CLUB

>> SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10th @ 2PM - 3PM!

We're having another in-person book club that also doubles as the last book club for the year of 2022! Join us to talk about SKOTTIE YOUNG & KYLE STRAHM's new mini-series now out as a graphic novel- TWIG!

Writer Skottie Young (I Hate Fairyland, Middlewest) and artist Kyle Strahm (Spread, Unearth) come together for an all-new epic fantasy/adventure miniseries from Image Comics!

It's the first day of Twig's new job as a journeyer. Join our hesitant hero for an inspiring and imaginative tale of hope, heartache, and determination to overcome insurmountable odds!

Due to the nature of this event being in-person in our small space we ask that customers wear their masks.

Get a copy of the book in-person or online: https://stores.comichub.com/fantom_comics/products/twig-graphic-novel-volume-1

If we sell out, you can send us a message at FantomHQ@fantomcomics.com and let us know you would like to make an order. We provide mail order delivery along with curbside and in-store pick up!

The Smell of Twitter in the Morning by Daniel Boris




The Godfather sends condolences by Daniel Boris


Brian Biggs launches online store with original art


Brian, a good friend of mine, sent me a note today about it. I've bought all his books, and recommend them, especially the space one, but I also buy original art from him whenever he puts it up for sale.


I built a store for my website, on which to sell stuff I design as well as original art and prints.


Some things that might be of interest:


_________________
BRIAN BIGGS:

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/6/22

 

Diane Noomin's Memorial Service at SVA, November 10, 2022

John Kelly | December 6, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/noominmemorial/

 

Book Review: With Great Power: How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood During the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters.

Reviewed by Viola Burlew

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog December 6, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-with-great-power-how-spider.html

 

Sean O'Connell. With Great Power: How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood During the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters. Essex, Connecticut: Applause Theater and Cinema Books, 2022. http://applausebooks.com/books/9781493066193

 

How to Replace the Sky [webcomic on drawing with computers]

Matt Huynh

The Verge (December 6 2022): https://www.theverge.com/c/23339391/comic-photoshop-sky-replacement-digital-art

 

The Queen of Candor: Aline Kominsky-Crumb 1948–2022

Her fearless autobiographical stories revolutionized cartooning.

By Jeet Heer

 The Nation December 5 2022

https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/aline-kominsky-crumb-obituary/

 

 INTERVIEW: The cast of the weirdest superhero team teases a musical episode for DOOM PATROL Season 4

We chat with Joivan Wade, April Bowlby, and Michelle Gomez about the latest season of Doom Patrol!

Taimur Dar

12/06/2022 

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cast-doom-patrol-season-4/

 

GlobalComix grows – with charts

GlobalComix's library has doubled in size and readership is way up, the digital comics portal report

Heidi MacDonald

12/06/2022 

https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-grows-with-charts/

 

Tappytoon hits 7 million registered users

The global webtoon market is predicted to grow to $56 billion by 2030, and Tappytoon wants to be a part of that.

Heidi MacDonald

12/06/2022  

 https://www.comicsbeat.com/tappytoon-hits-7-million-registered-users/

 

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Imbues the Fairy Tale with Human Frailty and Historical Darkness

Jonathan Russell Clark on Fascists, Fathers, and Federico Fellini

By Jonathan Russell Clark

December 5, 2022

https://lithub.com/guillermo-del-toros-pinocchio-imbues-the-fairy-tale-with-human-frailty-and-historical-darkness/

 

A Low-Key Radical Wedding: PW Talks with Rob Kirby [gay autobiography]

By Dai Newman 

Dec 02, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the 12/05/2022 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: A Low-Key Radical Wedding

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/91031-a-low-key-radical-wedding-pw-talks-with-rob-kirby.html

 

Darwyn Cooke Threatened To Quit New Frontier Than Change Wonder Woman

December 4, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/darwyn-cooke-threatened-to-quit-new-frontier-than-change-wonder-woman/

 

Tom Brevoort Says Miracleman "With The Avengers" Is "Inevitable"

December 4, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tom-brevoort-says-miracleman-with-the-avengers-is-inevitable/

 

"We Haven't Found The Answer What To Do With Angela"- Tom Brevoort

December 5, 2022

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/we-havent-found-the-answer-what-to-do-with-angela-tom-brevoort/

           

National Museum of Singapore Presents the First Doraemon Exhibition Held Outside of Japan

Contemporary art, original sketches, and more explore how the Japanese character sprung from the pages of a manga and became a global cultural sensation.

  by Singapore Tourism Board

Hyperallergic December 5 2022

https://hyperallergic.com/783843/national-museum-of-singapore-world-debut-doraemon-exhibition/    

 

Get Graphic: How Artist C.P. Smith Uses A.I. To Build 'The Resistance'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Dec 05, 2022

https://previewsworld.com/Article/265618

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews C.P. Smith

Get Graphic: How Artist C.P. Smith Uses A.I. To Build 'The Resistance'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/3-5/22

 

Aline Kominsky Crumb: Me and Mr Crumb

April 3, 2016

The article originally appeared in The Independent on Sunday Review, March 11th, 2007

http://paulgravett.com/articles/article/aline_kominsky_crumb

 

Remembering the Artist Aline Kominsky-Crumb, a Trailblazing Funny Woman

Her comics are intimate, self-deprecating, and liberating. Her personality was larger than life.

By Françoise Mouly

December 2, 2022

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/remembering-the-artist-aline-kominsky-crumb-a-trailblazing-funny-woman

 

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, underground cartoonist and wife of Robert Crumb, dies at 74

Jocelyn Noveck

Associated Press

December 1 2022

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/12/01/aline-kominsky-crumb-underground-cartoonist-dies/10812841002/

 

Archie remembers artist Tim Kennedy

Jesse Post December 2, 2022

https://archiecomics.com/archie-remembers-artist-tim-kennedy/

 

Avengers Assemble: Jason Aaron Details His Epic Multiversal Finale

By Dave Richards

December 1 2022

https://www.cbr.com/jason-aaron-avengers-assemble-interview/

 

Screened on the Spot Dec 1 2022

Get to Know Jason Aaron Through Movies

https://omny.fm/shows/screened-on-the-spot/get-to-know-jason-aaron-through-movies

 

WaPo Kills Style Invitational; Staake Loses Job

D. D. Degg

December 2, 2022

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/02/wapo-kills-the-style-invitational-staake-loses-job/

 

Paul Levitz

[I heard today of the passing of DC alum Maura Healy, a smart and cheerful lady who worked for us on contract and legal matters for a solid stretch.]

December 4 2022

https://www.facebook.com/paul.levitz/posts/pfbid02J1LUYRKS4ahDoVDpq5cMm8jkiKEWNPyfdtbeeTZJsWzVXTXqj6ozWwGcyvSahf4ul

 

Plastic Off the Sofa

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" doesn't shy away from big subjects like grief and colonization. The hosts of "Still Processing" are ready for it.

Hosted by Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham

New York Time's Still Processing Nov. 29, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/29/podcasts/still-processing-black-panther-wakanda-forever.html

 

Still Processing: We Sink Our Claws Into 'Black Panther' With Ta-Nehisi Coates

By Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham

Still Processing March 16, 2018

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/podcasts/still-processing-we-sink-our-claws-into-black-panther-with-ta-nehisi-coates.html

 

'Batgirl' Directors on Becoming Part of "Movie History" Due to Cancellation, Why They'd Still Work With Warner Bros.

Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi discuss the fallout from the controversial scrapping of their $90 million superhero feature and the huge outpouring of support they've received from across the industry.

Alex Ritman

December 5, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batgirl-directors-interview-bilall-fallah-adil-el-arbi-1235274960/

 

'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' Review: Slightly Off Key

By Lisa Kennedy

Dec. 1, 2022

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 2, 2022, Section C, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/01/movies/scrooge-a-christmas-carol-review.html

 

'Ainbo' Review: Saved by a Princess

The eponymous young huntress of this animated feature forges a plan to protect her village in the Amazon rainforest.

By Beandrea July

Nov. 29, 2022

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 2, 2022, Section C, Page 11 of the New York edition with the headline: Ainbo

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/29/movies/ainbo-review.html

 

Book Review: Meri Nazaar Mein Pran: A Biography on Cartoonist Pran

 reviewed by John A. Lent

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog  December 3, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-meri-nazaar-mein-pran.html

 

Asha Pran. Meri Nazar Mein Pran. From a Sign Board Painter to Padma Shri Awardee. Creator of Chacha Chaudhary, Cartoonist Pran. New Delhi:  Pran's Features LLP, 2019. 80 pp. ISBN:  978-81-94070-33-7. https://www.amazon.com/Meri-Nazaar-Mein-Pran-Cartoonist-ebook/dp/B082LV1ZYW/

 

Book Review: Tokyo Rose--Zero Hour: A Japanese American Woman's Persecution and Ultimate Redemption After World War II.

 reviewed by John A. Lent

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog December 4, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-tokyo-rose-zero-hour.html

 

Andre Frattino and Kate Kasenow (ill.). Tokyo Rose--Zero Hour:  A Japanese American Woman's Persecution and Ultimate Redemption After World War II. Rutland, VT:  Tuttle Publishing, 2022. 128

 

Exhibit Review: Chris Ware

reviewed by Martha Kennedy

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog December 5, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/exhibit-review-chris-ware.html

 

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Pioneering Comics Memoirist, Dies at 74

By Richard Sandomir

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 5, 2022, Section D, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Pioneer of Autobiographical Comics, Dies at 74.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/03/arts/aline-kominsky-crumb-dead.html

 

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, 1948-2022

John Kelly | December 5, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/aline-kominsky-crumb-1948-2022/

 

The Aline Kominsky-Crumb Interview

Peter Bagge

Reprinted from The Comics Journal #139 (December 1990).

Online at https://www.tcj.com/the-aline-kominsky-crumb-interview/

 

RASH OF BURGLARIES HITS CALIFORNIA COMICS AND COLLECTIBLE STORES

They Came in Through the Ceiling to Rob One Store

 by Brigid Alverson on December 4, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52787/rash-burglaries-hits-california-comics-collectible-stores

 

Ciao, Richard (2016) [Richard Thompson]

By Diego Ceresa

Cul de Sac blog

December 5, 2022

https://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2022/12/ciao-richard-2016.html

 

Gorinson Named to Head Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group

Calvin Reid 

Dec 05, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91068-gorinson-named-to-head-oni-lion-forge-publishing-group.html

 

IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode twelve | Ryan Stegman, part two

Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, and Griffin Sheridan

December 5 2022

https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/on-a-diplomatic-mission-to-alderaan

 

Remembering Tony Auth

    by Signe Wilkinson, For The Inquirer

    Dec 4, 2022

 

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/tony-auth-remembrance-editorial-cartooning-20221204.html

 

Same old song in wake of tragedy [Darrin Bell letter]

By Tom Harper, Las Vegas Sun Dec. 2, 2022

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/dec/02/same-old-song-in-wake-of-tragedy/

 

 

Disney Debuts First Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon in 95 Years

WDW News Today December 1, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/disney-oswald-the-lucky-rabbit-cartoon-95-years/

 

DAVE BAKER & NICOLE GOUX For FOREST HILLS BOOTLEG SOCIETY - Nov 2022 Graphic Novel Club Selection

Comix Experience

Dec 5, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8-1LOr_I2A

 

Randy Valiente on Filipino Komiks, Part 1

Host: Duy Tano

The Comics Cube

Dec 2, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi8Xql-55tk

 

The Nick Cardy 2005 Shoot Interview by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians

Dec 5, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChomBFdc9xg

 

Interview: Jacob Edgar & Brian Michael Bendis on Archetypes & the Apocalypse in THE ONES

Jed W. Keith

Nov 3, 2022

http://www.freaksugar.com/jacob-edgar-brian-michael-bendis-on-archetypes-the-apocalypse-in-the-ones/

 

"I Feel Like I've Still Got a Lot to Learn": Tom Reilly on the Art and Styles of Ant-Man

By David Harper

December 1, 2022

https://sktchd.com/art-feature/tom-reilly-art-feature/

 

'Night of the Comet' Interview: A Bloody, Metaphysical War Between Samurai and Yakuza [Jonathan Thompson]

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Nov 28, 2022

https://previewsworld.com/Article/265476-Night-of-the-Comet-Interview-A-Bloody-Metaphysical-War-Between-Samurai-and-Yakuza

 

TOP DRAWER: Sun cartoonist Steve Bright scoops coveted Political Cartoon of the Year award [Brightly]

    Elliott Wright

    1 Dec 2022

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20622164/the-suns-cartoonist-steve-bright-won-political-cartoon-award/

Monday, December 05, 2022

Dec 10: Gallas and Barnes in Richmond



Comic Arts Richmond: Saturday, December 10th
12 Noon until 5 p.m. at Strangeways Brewing, 2277 Dabney Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230.


Sierra Barnes and I will be exhibiting at Comic Arts Richmond this coming Saturday! A number of years ago, I exhibited at Richmond Zine Fest, so I'm excited to get back to Richmond. If you live in the area, I hope to see you there!
Click the link below to learn more about Comic Arts Richmond!