Thursday, December 22, 2022

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 22, 2022, Section B, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Elena Xausa, 38, Illustrator Whose Style Burst With Joy.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/20/arts/design/elena-xausa-dead.html

Beaton's 'Ducks' Tops PW's 2022 Graphic Novel Critics Poll

Reid, Calvin and Meg Lemke et al.

Dec 21, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91182-beaton-s-ducks-tops-pw-s-2022-graphic-novel-critics-poll.html

Indie Comics Publishers Face Year-End Financial Troubles

by Calvin Reid

Dec 22, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91195-indie-comics-publishers-face-year-end-financial-troubles.html

Holiday Gift Guide 2022: Comics, Graphic Novels & Manga

Compiled and edited by Carolyn Juris |

Sep 30, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the 10/03/2022 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Holiday Gift Guide 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/90483-holiday-gift-guide-2022-comics-graphic-novels-manga.html

Top Shelf: 25 Years of Acclaimed Graphic Novels

By Brigid Alverson

Dec 21, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91183-top-shelf-25-years-of-acclaimed-graphic-novels.html

Season's Greetings from the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum!

https://cartoons.osu.edu/news/2022/12/20/seasons-greetings-from-the-billy-ireland-cartoon-library-museum-2/

King Features 2023 Directory

Dec 21, 2022

https://issuu.com/king-features/docs/kfs_directory_2023

Off Panel #380: Hot Takes, Cold Weather with Brandon Burpee

David Harper

Dec 19, 2022

https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-380-hot-takes-cold-weather-with-brandon-burpee

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Brandon_Burpee_EOY_2022.mp3

The SKTCHD AWRDS: The Comics of 2022 (Part Two)

By David Harper

December 20, 2022

https://sktchd.com/column/the-sktchd-awrds-the-comics-of-2022-part-two/

The SKTCHD AWRDS: The Comics of 2022 (Part Three)

By David Harper

December 21, 2022

https://sktchd.com/column/the-sktchd-awrds-the-comics-of-2022-part-three/

The SKTCHD AWRDS: The Comics of 2022 (Part Four)

By David Harper

December 22, 2022

https://sktchd.com/column/the-sktchd-awrds-the-comics-of-2022-part-four/

Richard Kemplin – RIP

D. D. Degg

December 22, 2022

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/22/richard-kemplin-rip/

Richard M. Kemplin 1930 - 2022 [obituary]

Published by Pomerado News on Dec. 22, 2022.

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pomeradonews/name/richard-kemplin-obituary?id=38451925

PW confirms Dead Reckoning founding editor fired

Indie Comics Publishers Face Year-End Financial Troubles

by Calvin Reid

Dec 22, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91195-indie-comics-publishers-face-year-end-financial-troubles.html

And in response to questions from PW, Adam Kane, director of Naval Institute Press, said that Gary Thompson, founding director of Dead Reckoning, has left the company after his position was eliminated. Kane said Thompson's departure was "in response to on-going industry challenges brought on by the pandemic." Kane added that the imprint will continue to publish.

"We continue to move forward with projects slated for publication. We will continue to support individual authors who attend conventions and maintain our presence in the marketplace, working with vendors, organizations, and individuals to promote, distribute, and sell graphic novels."

Hoo-Hah! Sixth Edition

One precious sample of a _significant_ Rube Goldberg page from the latest "Hoo-Hah! - Inventions and Machinery" edition.

Also included is over a hundred J R Williams "Bull of the Woods"/factory cartoons carefully restored.

Order now and you will easily get the 150 page before Christmas. Printed-on-demand, and if you have Prime, free shipping.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0BPT9W9K8/

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-=-Ron Evry-=-

Creator of 'Mister Ron's Basement' Podcast on iTunes
http://misterron.libsyn.com
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Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "America's Favorite Fascist"

From Mike Flugennock, DC anarchist cartoonist...

"America's Favorite Fascist"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3568

So, a few days back, a follower on Mastodon (spit) posted this article from the Union Of Orthodox Journalists from May 2018, about a Ukrainian postage stamp series honoring great thugs — uhh, soldiers — of the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician) on its 75th anniversary. Yeah, that's right, Ukraine fought proudly on the fascist side, and venerates these filthy bastards to this day.

Then, I had to ask myself — why no stamp with Zelensky? God only knows they still loves them some Nazis over there, and I've pretty much lost track of how many times Mr. Z has been busted doing happy-snap foto ops with Azov Battalion and Right Sector thugs showing off their cool 3rd SS Panzers and Waffen SS gear.

The guy is hanging with Nazis, stomping all over the Left, beating down the working class, walking like a duck and quacking like a duck.

If you're going to #StandWithUkraine that's your business, but at least take a good, steamy gawk at what you're standing with and own it.

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"Chaplain of SS Galicia featured on postage stamp", Union Of Orthodox Journalists, 05.03.2018
https://spzh.news/en/news/53086-kapellana-ss-galichina-izobrazili-na-pochtovoj-marke

"14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician)" via Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/14th_Waffen_Grenadier_Division_of_the_SS_(1st_Galician)

"Ukrainian Collaboration With Nazi Germany", via Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_collaboration_with_Nazi_Germany

"Nothing unusual, just the President of #Ukraine #Zelensky publishes a selection of photographs on #VictoryDay over fascism, the first of which shows a #Ukrainian #Nazi with the chevron of the 3rd SS Panzer Division"
—Peter Pobjecky @Peterpobjecky on Twitter, 05.09.2022
https://twitter.com/peterpobjecky/status/1523654575429144576

"Ukrainian President Zelensky posts image of soldier wearing Nazi patch", Financial Assets, 05.09.2022
https://fa.news/articles/ukrainian_president_zelensky_posts_image_of_soldier_wearing_nazi_patch-185833/

"Zelensky Suspends 11 Left-Wing Political Parties", Paul Knaggs at Labour Heartlands, 03.20.2022
https://labourheartlands.com/ukraine-zelensky-suspends-11-left-wing-political-parties/

"President Zelenskyy Bans Opposition Parties in Ukraine", Juan Andrés Gallardo at Left Voice, 03.21.2022
https://www.leftvoice.org/president-zelenskyy-bans-opposition-parties-in-ukraine/

"Zelensky and NATO plan to transform post-war Ukraine into ‘a big Israel’", Alexander Rubinstein at The Grayzone, 09.17.2022
https://thegrayzone.com/2022/09/17/zelensky-nato-ukraine-big-israel/

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Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
Mike's press kit: http://sinkers.org/stage/?page_id=2

Little Nemo videogame team at National Harbor in January

We're coming to Super MAGFest 2023!

First of all, we've been ironing out the latest demo so that we can take it to Super MAGFest 2023 in National Harbor, MD from January 5-8! We've got some awesome stuff planned for our booth which we're looking forward to sharing with folks in the coming weeks. If you're attending MAGFest, please come say hello and try out the game!

Our goal with the demo is to put out a version of it as another backer demo soon after MAGFest, which will include all 4 playable characters. We'll also be publishing a public demo on the Little Nemo and the Nightmare Fiends Steam Page, which will feature Nemo (just as in the full game's intro.) Please stay tuned for that!

Cartoonists Rights Network International's Fall fundraiser update

UPDATE: They're almost there - $300 more - and now they're giving a signed Joel Pett print with a donation of $100. Joel's a great cartoonist.

There are three cartoon-based charities* that I recommend that defend freedom of speech or help cartoonist's lives. CRNI takes on the international cases - the people who might be disappeared, sued, or assaulted for their opinions. We've seen the chilling effect of book bans and attacks on graphic novels, cartoonists and publishers in the US over the past few years, and it's time to put some money into pushing back against the forces of repression. I'm donating $100 as soon as I send this post - Mike Rhode
*I also support CBLDF and Hero Initiative

Give monthly or once only; credit/debt card, Venmo and PayPal accepted.

US DONORS: CRNI is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization, federal tax ID 54-1982242. Your contribution is tax deductible to the full extent allowable.

Holiday pledge drive 2022 – target $2,500

Free Expression doesn't come cheap. In fact, multiple cartoonists have lost their lives in their pursuit of that right. Others have been assaulted and abused, criminalized or imprisoned, and an increasing number are displaced from their homes.

Our mission is to defend these vulnerable cartoonists, including material aid for those in emergencies. Now more than ever we can only meet their needs with your help. When you donate, you show support of our work and your commitment to human rights and free expression.

Please note online payment is by far our preferred method, and the only option for supporters overseas. Those in the USA who still wish to donate via check or money order may do so, made payable to "Cartoonists Rights Network International" at PO Box 7272, Fairfax Station, VA 22039

The best Ann Telnaes cartoons of 2022

The best Ann Telnaes cartoons of 2022

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/12/21/ann-telnaes-cartoons-2022-favorites/

PW reports Dead Reckoning has laid off their founding editor

The story is at minute 13 of this story.

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 547: Turmoil in the Comics Industry

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?podcast=1236&channel=2

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/20/22

DC Comics' Tribute To Kevin O'Neill, In This Week's Comics

December 20, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-tribute-to-kevin-oneill-in-this-weeks-comics/

Fat Jack's, The Oldest Comic Shop In Philadelphia, Needs Help

December 19, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/fat-jacks-the-oldest-comic-shop-in-philadelphia-needs-help/

AfterShock Comics Files For Bankruptcy, Owes Creators Five Figure Sums

December 19, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/aftershock-comics-files-for-bankruptcy-owes-creators-five-figure-sums/

Aftershock Comics, Rive Gauche Television File For Bankruptcy

AfterShock Plans to Restructure and Stay in Business

by Brigid Alverson on December 19, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52907/aftershock-comics-rive-gauche-television-file-bankruptcy

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Another Distracted Driving Casualty by Daniel Boris

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews The Dream Master!

Interview: His Curse! Our Nightmares! Meet The Dream Master!

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Dec 13, 2022

https://previewsworld.com/Article/265762-Interview-His-Curse-Our-Nightmares-Meet-The-Dream-Master

The Very Rare "Tweeting Trump" Digital Trading Card by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/19/22

Lee Lorenz

December 8, 2022

https://www.collinsfh.com/obituary/lee-lorenz

Aftershock Comics files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

The company has $10-50 million in debts.

Heidi MacDonald

12/19/2022

https://www.comicsbeat.com/aftershock-comics-files-for-chapter-11-bankruptcy/

What Are You Working On? #57 - Dean Haspiel, American Comic Book Legend

B.J. Mendelson

November 23, 2022 / 32:25/E57

https://www.waywo.tv/57

https://media.transistor.fm/ef99ab0f/a08eff22.mp3

Interview: Dean Haspiel on Reuniting Friends in the SUPERMAN: KAL-EL RETURNS Special

Jed W. Keith

Dec 8, 2022

http://www.freaksugar.com/interview-dean-haspiel-on-reuniting-friends-in-the-superman-kal-el-returns-special

Jack Kirby's Omac with Dean Haspiel

Ryan Alexander-Tanner

The Runs Podcast Dec 12 2022

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/jack-kirbys-omac-with-dean-haspiel/id1641441062?i=1000589960744

BUSINESS 3X3: CLIFF BIGGERS AT DR. NO'S COMICS & GAMES

A Comic Store Nearly Killed Cliff Biggers

by Jim McLauchlin on December 16, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52897/business-3x3-cliff-biggers-dr-nos-comics-games

"Put Your Raygun To My Head": An Interview with Michael Allred

Jason Bergman | December 19, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/put-your-raygun-to-my-head-an-interview-with-michael-allred/

Dec 19 2022

IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode fourteen | Alex Paknadel, part two

Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, and Griffin Sheridan

https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/if-word-of-this-gets-out

PROJECT "KING DONG" | IDEAS DON'T BLEED HIGHLIGHTS! [GERRY DUGGAN]

Matthew Rosenberg, Griffin Sheridan and Ethan S. Parker

Ashcan Press Comics Corp.

Dec 19, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufCKSmBpE1g

Artist Anthony Tollin Talking DC in the 70's and 80s pt 1

wordballoon

Dec 18, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oi7ZT7RN-lA

The Joe Kubert School Presents: An Interview with Andy Kubert

Anthony Marques,

The Kubert School

Dec 18, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfU0RHBwLWk

Bessie Mae Kelley is one of the earliest known women to hand-draw animated films

Mary Louise Kelly

December 19, 2022 All Things Considered

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/19/1144237423/bessie-mae-kelley-is-one-of-the-earliest-known-women-to-hand-draw-animated-films

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2022/12/20221219_atc_bessie_mae_kelley_is_one_of_the_earliest_known_women_to_hand-draw_animated_films.mp3

Monday, December 19, 2022

Glass Eye Studios visits DC

Details are here - https://glasseyestudios.substack.com/p/trip-report-washington-dc

NPR on early woman animator

Bessie Mae Kelley is one of the earliest known women to hand-draw animated films

December 19, 2022 All Things Considered

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/19/1144237423/bessie-mae-kelley-is-one-of-the-earliest-known-women-to-hand-draw-animated-films

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2022/12/20221219_atc_bessie_mae_kelley_is_one_of_the_earliest_known_women_to_hand-draw_animated_films.mp3

The Very Rare "Tweeting Trump" Digital Trading Card by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/17-18/22

CULTURE: A Visit to Tokiwa-so Manga Museum

Deb and Christopher journey to the most famous rooming house where manga legends lived

By Deb Aoki and Christopher Woodrow-Butcher

MSX: Mangasplaining Extra December 16 2022

https://mangasplaining.substack.com/p/culture-a-visit-to-tokiwa-so-manga

Book Deals: Week of December 19, 2022: Union Square Nabs Keats's Webcomic [ADHDinos by Ryan Keats.]

By Rachel Deahl

Dec 16, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/91156-book-deals-week-of-december-19-2022.html

Art Spiegelman on the re-issue of his book 'Breakdowns'

Scott Simon

Weekend Edition Saturday December 17, 2022

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/17/1143814863/art-spiegelman-on-the-re-issue-of-his-book-breakdowns

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesat/2022/12/20221217_wesat_breakdowns.mp3

JIM WOODRING - Interview, One Beautiful Spring Day, aesthetics, and more!

Carson Grubaugh and

Sean Robinson

Living the Line

Sep 10, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5DzxzFT2FA

Rebirth of The English Comic Strip [Kunzle]

Claire Hennessy

The Global Novel: a literature podcast Dec 15, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2RLtFm02zjI

Comic Culture with Ben Macleod [England]

terence dollard

Dec 15, 2022

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

Comic Culture with Fabian Nicieza

terence dollard

Dec 15, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22Kx8dDL-vo

Comic Culture with Henry Barajas

terence dollard

Nov 2, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARY2YB0V8HY

'There was an explosion, and I had to close my eyes': how TV left 12,000 children needing a doctor [Pokémon]

Benjie Goodhart

Fri 16 Dec 2022

https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/dec/16/pokemon-explosion-tv-japan-children-hospital

'The Simpsons' First Aired Episode: THR's 1989 Review

Bruce Bailey, originally published on Dec. 22, 1989.

September 1, 2015

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/simpsons-first-aired-episode-thrs-815927/

Donald Glover to Star in, Produce Spider-Man Movie Based on Villain Hypno-Hustler (Exclusive)

Borys Kit

December 16, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/donald-glover-to-star-in-spider-man-movie-hypno-hustler-1235283667/

Suspensão do suspense nos quadrinhos contemporâneos: TENSÃO NARRATIVA NOS QUADRINHOS ALTERNATIVOS CONTEMPORÂNEOS [When suspense is suspended: narrative tension in contemporary alternative comics]

Greice Schneider

Esferas vol 5 no 9 December 2016

https://www.academia.edu/77803277/Suspens%C3%A3o_do_suspense_nos_quadrinhos_contempor%C3%A2neos

Mark Millar Buys A London Private Members Club

December 17, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/when-mark-millar-buys-your-london-private-members-club/

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Compleating Cul de Sac 2nd edition available in print now

Yesterday, we finally got the proof copies of the books. We don't think these will print, ship and be there in time for Christmas, and definitely not for Hanukkah. Maybe for New Years? But you can print out and use the attached IOU if you need to. If you just quickly want a cheaper ebook as a DRM-free pdf, use this link to the Compleating Cul de Sac 2022 edition. If you donate at least $10 using the link and let us know, we will send you a PDF of the new book. - Mike & Chris

Compleating Cul de Sac, 2nd edition paperback

https://www.lulu.com/shop/chris-sparks-and-mike-rhode-and-richard-thompson/compleating-cul-de-sac-2nd-edition/paperback/product-q9j5vk.html - this has glossy paper (we hope)

Compleating Cul de Sac, 2nd edition hardcover

https://www.lulu.com/shop/chris-sparks-and-mike-rhode-and-richard-thompson/compleating-cul-de-sac-2nd-edition/hardcover/product-m85k4v.html - this has flat paper (to hold the cost down)

Here's the description one more time -

The Complete Cul de Sac isn't. Complete, that is. Compiling it while ill, Richard accidentally left out some strips. Others were purposely left out, either because he had redrawn them for syndication, or they were too tied to the Washington, D.C. origins of the strip to make sense for a worldwide audience, or he "just felt some were not funny." Over 100 are not in The Complete CDS. But if you're a cartoon completist, or just want a little bit more CDS, we understand and we're here for you. We've collected the lost water-colored Washington Post Magazine strips, the early inchoate musings about what the strip should be, the promotional material, the sketches for fans, and finally some fugitive Team Cul de Sac charity art. This whole book is about community—the people that loved Richard and CDS and what he gave to us and what we tried to give back to him. As Anna Straight noted when sending in a contribution, "Cul de Sac integrated into our lives and became the running comedy track for our family." With Richard's blessing, or at least active acquiescence, any money the book makes will go to Team Cul de Sac to fight Parkinson's disease. We initially published this as a print-on-demand book through Lulu in 2015, but after Richard passed away, people have continued to do tributes to him and the strip, and we were glad to take the opportunity to add over 100 pages of artwork and interviews to a new edition.

Thursday, December 22, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/21-22/22

PW confirms Dead Reckoning founding editor fired

Indie Comics Publishers Face Year-End Financial Troubles

Hoo-Hah! Sixth Edition

Wednesday, December 21, 2022

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "America's Favorite Fascist"

Little Nemo videogame team at National Harbor in January

We're coming to Super MAGFest 2023!

Cartoonists Rights Network International's Fall fundraiser update

Holiday pledge drive 2022 – target $2,500

The best Ann Telnaes cartoons of 2022

PW reports Dead Reckoning has laid off their founding editor

More to Come 547: Turmoil in the Comics Industry

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/20/22

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Another Distracted Driving Casualty by Daniel Boris

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews The Dream Master!

Interview: His Curse! Our Nightmares! Meet The Dream Master!

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

The Very Rare "Tweeting Trump" Digital Trading Card by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/19/22

Monday, December 19, 2022

Glass Eye Studios visits DC

NPR on early woman animator

Bessie Mae Kelley is one of the earliest known women to hand-draw animated films

The Very Rare "Tweeting Trump" Digital Trading Card by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/17-18/22

Sunday, December 18, 2022

Compleating Cul de Sac 2nd edition available in print now

Compleating Cul de Sac, 2nd edition paperback

Compleating Cul de Sac, 2nd edition hardcover

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