WILL HOLLYWOOD'S LATEST ISSUES CAUSE MORE TROUBLE FOR THE COMICS BUSINESS?
Rob Salkowitz on June 26, 2023
DSTLRY ANNOUNCES 8 SERIES WILL LAUNCH FROM 'THE DEVIL'S CUT'
By Scott Snyder, Marc Bernardin, Mirka Andolfo, More
Brigid Alverson on June 26, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54455/dstlry-announces-8-series-will-launch-the-devils-cut
Mutt and Jeff, the First Daily Comic Strip, Ended Forty Years Ago Today
Associated Press. 1983.
The oldest American daily comic strip, "Mutt and Jeff' will retire this Sunday.
Greensboro Record (June 24).
'Secret Invasion' Star Kingsley Ben-Adir Talks His Complicated Villain, Fighting Nick Fury and 'ZeroZeroZero' Inspiration
Brian Davids
The actor reveals the two scenes that made him sign on as the series' chief villain.
June 26, 2023
Comics Abroad: A Visit to the Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
By Luke Williams on June 11, 2023
https://downthetubes.net/comics-abroad-a-visit-to-the-cartoon-art-museum-san-francisco/
Roy Thomas, Former Marvel Editor, Addresses Debate Over New Stan Lee Doc (Guest Column)
Roy Thomas
The prolific writer and former Marvel editor-in-chief looks at the Disney+ documentary 'Stan Lee' and the question of credit for creating the Marvel Universe.
June 26, 2023
Disney+ Releasing 28 Newly Restored Classic Shorts Starting in July
The streamer will debut a trove of films featuring iconic Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit as part of its 100-year anniversary celebration.
By Debbie Diamond Sarto | Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1:48pm
https://www.awn.com/news/disney-releasing-28-newly-restored-classic-shorts-starting-july
Max Greenfield is Barry Allen in new THE FLASH: ESCAPE THE MIDNIGHT CIRCUS podcast
The new scripted audio drama is set to debut through Apple Podcasts next month.
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-flash-escape-the-midnight-circus-podcast-trailer/
You can buy the home Charles Schulz used as art studio in Northern California for $4M
By David Caraccio
Miami Herald June 23, 2023
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article276695336.html
Writers Strike Puts Spotlight Back On Animated Scribes' Challenge To Be Covered By The WGA
Peter White
Deadline June 26 2023
Quarter-Million Fundraised Bloodborne "Fan" Graphic Novel, Pulled
Kickstarter has pulled a project it once promoted, The Old Blood - A Bloodborne Prequel Graphic Novel fanfic by Elvis J.S. Phillips.
26 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/quarter-million-fundraised-bloodborne-fan-graphic-novel-pulled/
Rick and Morty Updates: Justin Roiland-Free Future Better Than Ever
Despite what some may think, the Justin Roiland-free future for Adult Swim's Rick and Morty is actually looking pretty great - here's how.
Published Sat, 24 Jun 2023 09:44:12 -0500
by Ray Flook
Last updated Mon, 26 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/rick-and-morty-updates-justin-roiland-free-future-better-than-ever/
Life Lessons from Superman
The Christopher Reeve movies were shot in Calgary. I can barely recognize my hometown
June 23, 2023
The Flash Is the Past; Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Is the Future
Viewed back-to-back, these dueling multiverse sagas show what's gone wrong with superhero movies—and how the genre can be saved.
June 20, 2023
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/06/flash-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-marvel-dc
On Comics and Noir with Alex Segura, author of 'Secret Identity: A Novel'
Mar 29, 2022
https://lupitareads.substack.com/p/on-comics-and-noir
"Araña and Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow"
By Dan Skinner
Kansas Public Radio (KPR)'s Conversations June 7, 2023
Between The Pages: 'Araña and Spiderman 2099'
Danni Dikes
6 in the Mix May 17, 2023
Who is Anya Corazon, AKA Araña?
Elisa Shoenberger May 10, 2023
https://bookriot.com/who-is-anya-corazon-aka-arana/
INTERVIEW: Dive into THE DEEP!: WILD LIFE AT THE OCEAN'S DARKEST DEPTHS with Lindsey Leigh
We learned about everything from blob sculpins to pigbutt worms (both of which are ocean creatures)!
06/27/2023
When Mattie Lubchansky's Writing, They Become A "Little Goblin"
The author of the new graphic novel Boys Weekend discusses their creative habits.
June 26, 2023
https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/mattie-lubchansky-boys-weekend-transition-graphic-novel-quotes
Fall 2023 Comics & Graphic Novels Announcements
By David Adams, adult reviews director
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Comics & Graphic Novels Announcements
Fall 2023 Announcements: Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
By Meg Lemke
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
Fall 2023 Announcements: Middle Grade Comics & Graphic Novels
By Meg Lemke
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Middle Grade Comics & Graphic Novels
Fall 2023 Announcements: Young Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
By Meg Lemke
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Young Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
Bazooka gum brand is up for sale, priced at $700 million
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner seeks to sell candy company he bought 15 years ago in deal estimated at $385 million; Bazooka Candy Brands sells around 40 million units of chewing gum and candy annually
Calcalist
Ynetnews 06.12.23
https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/s1e1rivp3
Raising Felix: Bury Me Already
By Julia Wertz
June 27, 2023
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/raising-felix-bury-me-already
Alien Books to take over publishing for Valiant Comics
Valiant Comics most recent run has come to an end.
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/alien-books-takes-over-comics-publishing-from-valiant-comics/
All Valiant properties to be published by the NY-based Alien Books moving forward
June 27, 2023
https://www.thepopverse.com/valiant-entertainment-partnership-alien-books-licensing
Captain America Filmed near Metro Center yesterday, Filming Downtown Today and Tomorrow?
Prince Of Petworth June 27 2023
https://www.popville.com/2023/06/captain-america-filming-washington-dc/
Mortelle Adèle s'offre son journal papier dès le 28 juin 2023
Jean-Laurent Truc
27 juin 2023
https://www.ligneclaire.info/mortelle-adele-le-mag-279147.html
SDCC '23 : Check out Diamond's 11 PREVIEWS SDCC Exclusive comics
Dean Simons
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-23-check-out-diamonds-11-previews-sdcc-exclusive-comics/
Paul Levitz
[ Sad to report the passing of someone very important to comics in the days the comic shop system was growing up: Mel Thompson, who was the first person to do serious research on how that market worked...]
June 27 2023
We All Live in 'South Park' Now
By Farhad Manjoo
June 26, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/opinion/we-all-live-in-south-park-now.html
America Is Gleefully Nihilistic: Farhad Manjoo on South Park
New York Times June 25 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/20/opinion/south-park-farhad-manjoo.html
Spring 2023 Flying Starts: Thien Pham
By Nathalie op de Beeck
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Thien Pham
TINTIN rights holders announce 'Missing Works of Art' NFT collection
The first Tintin NFT is due to end sale August 31, and represents the first part of collection
Dean Simons
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/tintin-rights-holders-announce-missing-works-of-art-nft-collection/
Disney's Sleeping Beauty Is Feminist, Actually
By Alana Joli Abbott | June 27, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/disney-sleeping-beauty-is-feminist-actually/
'Red and Rover' cartoonist, based in Edmonds, looks back on career [Brian Basset; in print as 'Red and Rover' cartoonist looks back on long career]
by Eric Schucht
Everett Daily Herald June 27, 2023: 1
online at https://www.heraldnet.com/news/red-and-rover-cartoonist-based-in-edmonds-looks-back-on-career/
'Superman: Legacy' Finds Leads With David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan
Aaron Couch
June 27, 2023
'Blue Beetle' Director Confirms Film Is in the DCU and "Future Installments" of the Superhero Universe
Carly Thomas
June 21, 2023