Mike Zagari Leaves AMC Networks Publishing, Comics Future Uncertain
December 12, 2022
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mike-zagari-leaves-amc-networks-publishing-comics-future-uncertain/
Comic Book Publishers Not Paying Comic Book Creators: Part Two [Aftershock]
December 12, 2022
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-publishers-not-paying-comic-book-creators-part-two/
GOLDIN ACQUIRES SELL MY COMIC BOOKS To Build Comics Vertical
by Brigid Alverson on December 12, 2022
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52858/goldin-acquires-sell-my-comic-books
Best Graphic Novels of 2022
by Tom Batten, Melissa DeWild & Neal Wyatt
Dec 09, 2022
https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Best-Graphic-Novels-of-2022
Mort Gerberg On Lee Lorenz, New Yorker cartoonist, former art editor and cartoon editor, who passed away last Thursday at age 90.
Reports of late payments to creators spread – and one publisher responds
Aftershock has released a statement on creator reports of late payment.
[Joe Grunenwald and Heidi MacDonald contributed to this report.]
Beat 12/13/2022
https://www.comicsbeat.com/reports-of-late-payments-to-creators-spread-and-one-publisher-responds/
Missed and Late Payments, Creators Speak Out
December 11, 2022 by Brett Schenker
https://graphicpolicy.com/2022/12/11/missed-and-late-payments-creators-speak-out/
Off Panel #379: Three Themes with Bruno Batista, Heidi MacDonald, and Damian Wassel
David Harper
Dec 12, 2022
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Three_Themes_2022.mp3
Interview: Gregg Hurwitz Creates Vigilante Knights and Tech Nightmare At AWA
Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Dec 06, 2022
The Cartoon Pad w/ guests Drew Dernavich and Paul Nesja
by The Cartoon Pad
December 12, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guests-drew-dernavich-and-paul-nesja/
Bob Eckstein and co-host Michael Shaw
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ken Krimstein
by The Cartoon Pad
November 18, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-ken-krimstein/
The decorated author and New Yorker cartoonist, Ken Krimstein talks about his interesting journey from advertising and teaching to illustrating the most important movements in history.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest David Borchart remembering George Booth
by The Cartoon Pad
November 11, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-david-borchart-remembering-george-booth/
Special installment sharing memories of the late master George Booth with New Yorker cartoonist David Borchart.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Addams
Foundation Director, H. Kevin Miserocchi
by The Cartoon Pad
November 4, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-addams-foundation-director-h-kevin-miserocchi/
A special Charles Addams episode with producer, writer and the director of the Tee and Charles Addams Foundation, H. Kevin Miserocchi. Warning: Contains adult content to hopeful boost ratings.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ron MacCloskey
by The Cartoon Pad
October 28, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-ron-maccloskey/
Special Halloween episode featuring Frankenstein cartoon collector, writer, producer and co-founder of ADDAMSFEST, the annual Charles Addams Festival, Ron MacCloskey.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Chris Weyant
by The Cartoon Pad
October 14, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-chris-weyant/
The new National Cartoonist Society's Gag Cartoonist of the Year recipient, Chris Weyant, pays the boys a visit on the Cartoon Pad, which at the top of the show promised to be better.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Mick Stevens
by The Cartoon Pad
September 16, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-mick-stevens/
Mick Stevens is one of the best gag cartoonists of our generation and he discusses his process and his body of work on this special episode of The Cartoon Pad.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Dan Misdea
by The Cartoon Pad
June 10, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-dan-misdea/
This episode on The Cartoon Pad is cartoonist, illustrator and book maker Dan Misdea! His work has appeared in The New Yorker, Air Mail, Narrative, Reader's Digest, Weekly Humorist, and The Funny Times. He has a new children's book coming out next year with Penguin, the big publisher not the flightless bird. See his work at https://danmisdea.com/
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Teresa Burns Parkhurst
by The Cartoon Pad
May 6, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-teresa-burns-parkhurst/
Cartoonist Teresa Burns Parkhurst is sharp, kooky and a whole load of fun on this latest episode of The Cartoon Pad Podcast. We cover killer fruits and greeting cards—this is a must listen.
The Cartoon Pad w/ Ivan Ehlers
by The Cartoon Pad
April 8, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-ivan-ehlers/
The Cartoon Pad is back on track with one of the hottest cartoonists right now, Ivan Ehlers, most famous for his work in MAD magazine, The New Yorker and pushing everyone's envelope, whatever that means. See his work at https://www.instagram.com/ivan_ehlers/
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Mike Cavallaro
by The Cartoon Pad
March 18, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-mike-cavallaro/
The first Cartoon Pad episode focused on publishing with special guest illustrator/writer Mike Cavallaro (Free Speech Handbook, Nico Bravo) who shares trade secrets. Must listen for anyone breaking into the book business. Check out all of Mike's work! http://www.mikecavallaro.com/
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Bill Bramhall
by The Cartoon Pad
March 4, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-bill-bramhall/
Special episode of The Cartoon Pad for anyone inspiring to be an editorial cartoonist. Award-winning editorial cartoonist Bill Bramhall of The New York Daily News shares his insight into his craft.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ed Steckley
by The Cartoon Pad
February 18, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-ed-steckley/
This episode The Cartoon Pad welcomes MAD illustrator Ed Steckley! Ed is an amazing caricaturist and illustrator, his new book, "Rube Goldberg and His Amazing Machines" (written by Brandon T Snider) is out now! He discusses his beginnings, his time at MAD as well as his many Rube Goldberg books! See all of Ed's work here https://www.edsteckley.com/ and get his book here https://amzn.to/3H2sCkU
by The Cartoon Pad
February 10, 2022
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-live-show/
The pad goes LIVE to answer cartoon questions. Bob discusses cartoon tropes and Shaw balances a cat on his neck. You won't want to miss this one.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Shannon Wheeler
by The Cartoon Pad
December 10, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-shannon-wheeler/
This episode on The Cartoon Pad the guys welcome Too Much Coffee Man, Shannon Wheeler to share his colorful stories of his career- creating legendary underground comics, operas, books, and loads more! Pick up some of his work at http://www.tmcm.com
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ellis Rosen
by The Cartoon Pad
December 3, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-ellis-rosen/
This week The Cartoon Pad has on the new Gag Cartoonist of the Year winner as recently selected by the National Cartoonist Society, Ellis Rosen. Ellis is a wonderfully talented New Yorker cartoonist, and his new book, with Jon Adams, 'Send Help' A collection of marooned cartoons, is available now. LINK: https://amzn.to/3rxizjv
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Michael Maslin
by The Cartoon Pad
November 5, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-michael-maslin/
One of the most prolific cartoonists in the New Yorker, Michael Maslin comes on the show to chew the fat about everything cartoon-eccentric from Peter Arno to his own cartooning today. Topics range from James Thurber to Charles Addams to stacking wood. Must Listen to Cartoon Pad!
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Hilary Campbell
by The Cartoon Pad
October 22, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-hilary-campbell/
This episode of The Cartoon Pad chats with cartoonist, author, and comedy performer Hilary Campbell! We discuss her lifelong obsession with true crime, which led to her new book, "Murder Book" Out now. See more of her work at http://www.cartoonsbyhilary.com/
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Peter Kuper
by The Cartoon Pad
October 15, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-peter-kuper/
One of the most prolific and decorated in cartooning, Peter Kuper, hangs out at the Cartoon Pad to explain why he is so driven and so dog-gone politically charged. Check out all of his books, see his work, and upcoming events at https://www.peterkuper.com/
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ron Marz
by The Cartoon Pad
October 1, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-ron-marz/
This episode of The Cartoon Pad we chat with comic book writing icon Ron Marz! He's truly a master of comic multi-universes, well known for his work on Silver Surfer and Green Lantern, as well as the Marvel vs DC crossover and Batman/Aliens. He also worked on the CrossGen Comics series Scion, Mystic, Sojourn, and The Path. At Dark Horse Comics he created Samurai: Heaven and Earth and various Star Wars comics. Marz' current project is RESOLUTION— an epic tale of an outer-space corps of heroes who return from their world of solitude to bring a former arch-nemesis to justice. RESOLUTION is an epic new tale by the masters of cosmic storytelling, presented as an oversized hardcover graphic novel.
The Cartoon Pad w/ mini podcast discussion: Cartoon Caption Contest
by The Cartoon Pad
September 16, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-mini-podcast-discussion-cartoon-caption-contest/
BONUS CONTENT: A Cartoon Pad mini podcast recording drama queen co-host Bob Eckstein's dismay at co-host Michael Shaw's appearance on the competing Cartoon Caption Contest podcast and why Michael can't be interesting on HIS own podcast.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Marisa Acocella
by The Cartoon Pad
September 10, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-marisa-acocella/
This episode of The Cartoon Pad welcomes the amazing Marisa Acocella. Marisa, who after being an art director at a major Madison Avenue ad agency went on to become a New York Times bestseller and renown New Yorker cartoonist. She is also a very active philanthropist, creating a foundation to help breast cancer patients. Her new book 'The Big She-Bang: The Herstory of the Universe According to God the Mother' is available now.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Matt Diffee
by The Cartoon Pad
August 23, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-matt-diffee/
Today's episode the Cartoon Pad answers the question, where in the world is Matt Diffee? The beloved speaker, writer, cartoonist and The Rejection Collection editor, Matt Diffee shares what he's been up to on this special 100th Anniversary Episode (if you don't count the other 90 episodes we still need to tape.).
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Jessica Ziegler
by The Cartoon Pad
August 10, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-jessica-ziegler/
This very special episode The Cartoon Pad talks to Jessica Ziegler, the Marketing Director of the CartoonStock and daughter of cartoon great Jack Ziegler. The talk veers away from cartooning to the Pixies, the Beatles and running Michael over in a Volkswagen.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Ron Barrett
by The Cartoon Pad
July 9, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-ron-barrett/
This week's guest, Ron Barrett is at the top of the children's book mountain and one of the most accomplished cartoonists in the business. He has done 26 books for children and adults and appears regularly in the New York Times. His work has been exhibited around the world including in the Times Best Illustrations of the Past 20 Years exhibit at the Society of Illustrators. His 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' has been selected one of the NY Times Ten Best Illustrated Books and sold over six million copies and was made into two motion pictures. Ron was a mainstay of The National Lampoon, creating many pieces including its most popular comic strip, Politenessman, as well as being the last Art Director. His wonderful illustrations can be seen in the new book, 'The Witch Demands a Retraction: Fairy Tale Reboots For Adults' by Melissa Balmain, available now.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Sam Gross
by The Cartoon Pad
June 28, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-sam-gross/
The Cartoon Pad welcomes cartoon great Sam Gross. Do not listen and operate heavy machinery during this one. Must-hear life lessons from the Great One.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Mort Gerberg
by The Cartoon Pad
June 11, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-mort-gerberg/
The great Mort Gerberg drops by and talks about his decorated career as a writer, illustrator and cartoonist and shares how he celebrated his 90th birthday skiing in a blizzard. A great episode as there is very little Bob or Michael included in this one.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Jason Chatfield
by The Cartoon Pad
May 28, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-jason-chatfield/
This week cartoonist, illustrator, stand-up and actor Jason Chatfield talks about starting out in the outback of Australia to become a star on TV and in the cartoon community, becoming the youngest ever President of the National Cartoonists' Society, getting Covid and his cool Chris Rock story. To see Jason's work and books go to https://www.jasonchatfield.com/
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Victoria Roberts
by The Cartoon Pad
May 14, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-victoria-roberts/
Cartoon great and performer Victoria Roberts drops by the Cartoon Pad to share stories of her fascinating career. Hosts Michael Shaw and Bob Eckstein are still working out kinks on their podcast and have not killed each other yet. Follow Victoria Roberts on @TNYcartoonistVR and see her work at victoriaroberts.net.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Sam Viviano
by The Cartoon Pad
April 30, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-sam-viviano/
This week the Cartoon Pad talks with the one and only Sam Viviano of MAD magazine fame and misfortune. We delve into Sam's start, his acclaimed career and his take on MAD's end.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Carol Issacs [ The Surreal McCoy.]
by The Cartoon Pad
April 16, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-carol-issacs/
This week the guys welcome one of England's finest artists––cartoonist and graphic novelist Carol Issacs. From London, Carol discusses her award-winning multi-media project, The Wolf of Baghdad, performing with Sinead O'Connor and the Indigo Girls. Carol is known throughout the cartoon world as The Surreal McCoy.
The Cartoon Pad w/ guest Nick Downes
by The Cartoon Pad
April 2, 2021
https://weeklyhumorist.com/the-cartoon-pad-w-guest-nick-downes/
This week the guys celebrate the launch of the Cartoon Pad with one of the best gag cartoonists of our generation, Nick Downes. Nick discusses his work process and shares a couple of war stories from being a ghost writer for Charles Addams to his years at National Lampoon to creating the most iconic cartoons of the past twenty years.
Hayao Miyazaki's next feature, How Do You Live, sets initial release date
Hayao Miyazaki's final work will make its debut in less than a year
December 13 2022
https://www.avclub.com/hayao-miyazaki-how-do-you-live-release-in-summer-2023-1849887661
Bonding - Chapter 1
Matthew Erman
Vault Comics
Dec 13, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0DXxBVcU10
Patty Jenkins Breaks Silence on 'Wonder Woman 3' "There Was Nothing I Could Do to Move Anything Forward"
Aaron Couch
December 13, 2022
Liniers: Meet the Argentinian Comic Artist
Clarissa Palácio
Her Campus December 12 2022
The Rock's Black Adam Box Office Claims Disputed in New Report
Dwayne Johnson took to social media to defend the profitability of his passion project Black Adam, but new reports claim he exaggerated the numbers.
By Joe George | December 13, 2022
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-rock-black-adam-claims-disputed-by-studio-in-new-report/
Licensing Hotline: December 2022
By Karen Raugust
Dec 13, 2022
BLACK TAPE - MY INTERVIEW WITH DAN PANOSIAN
David Andrews December 13, 2022
http://www.comicbookandmoviereviews.com/2022/12/black-tape-my-interview-with-dan.html