Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/9/2024

Robin K Cassaday

["My little bro John passed away at 6:51pm Texas time." John Cassaday]

Robin K Cassaday September 9 2024

https://www.facebook.com/cassaday/posts/pfbid027G7Ja45BJojXVaaNBEFjQ1wzEPauR6J6J2bcTRYWrBgXoeiznEKajGizPM1Re9Wnl

 

Comic book artist John Cassaday passes away at 52

The Eisner-award winning artist was known for his work on 'Astonishing X-Men,' 'Planetary,' and more.

David Brooke

September 9, 2024 https://aiptcomics.com/2024/09/09/comic-john-cassaday-passes-away-52/

 

Mark Waid

["My dear friend John Cassaday passed today at the absurdly young age of 53 and I miss him already."]

Sept 9 2024

https://www.facebook.com/mark.waid/posts/pfbid02D8JGa8S3Lf6Hyk1fG6fTLmXpiWtXxKrcXriDKjrn8PgLCKcj1HUQnYjEphPfHnbgl

 

Exclusive: Three covers for Ekos, the new universe from the man who brought you Marvel Studios

Heidi MacDonald

09/09/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/three-covers-ekos-the-new-universe-from-marvel-studios-david-maisel/

 

'I quit my job as a content moderator. I can never go back to who I was before.'

How a former content moderator thinks about the job.

By Beatrix Lockwood and Maya Scarpa

Washington Post's Shifts newsletter September 9, 2024

Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/09/09/shifts-content-moderator-comic/

 

Comics legend's 'Strange' collection on display at Bottle Works [Steve Ditko]

    By Joshua Byers

    jbyers@tribdem.com

    Aug 12, 2024 https://www.tribdem.com/news/comics-legends-strange-collection-now-on-display-at-bottle-works/article_1f58cf6c-566e-11ef-85ca-13bdd5038377.html

 

"A revelation": The graphic novel that inspired Bong Joon-ho's 'Memories of Murder' [From Hell]

Scott Campbell

Sun 11 August 2024

https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/graphic-novel-that-inspired-bong-joon-ho/

 

The Perfume That Smells Like A Comic Book Store

The 9 The Comics Store of George candle and perfume is available from Lola James Harper by Rami Mekdachi to make everything smell like comics. 

08 Sep 2024   by Rich Johnston 

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-perfume-that-smells-like-a-comic-book-store/

 

34 press organizations call on Egypt to release cartoonist, journalists

Alan Gardner

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/09/09/34-press-organizations-call-on-egypt-to-release-cartoonist-journalists/

 

AAEC condemns detention of Ashraf Omar

Alan Gardner   

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/09/09/aaec-condemns-detention-of-ashraf-omar/

 

Portland author's debut graphic novel explores generational effects of PTSD [Carl Sciacchitano's "The Heart That Fed"]

By Gemma DiCarlo (OPB)

Aug. 12, 2024   https://www.opb.org/article/2024/08/12/think-out-loud-graphic-novel-the-heart-that-fed/

 

Clean Energy Meets Murder Mystery; SCE partners with the nonprofit Earthshot on its graphic novel to teach readers clean energy technology is cool. [Supercharged!]

Isabel Li

ENERGIZED by Edison August 09, 2024

https://energized.edison.com/stories/clean-energy-meets-murder-mystery

 

The rise of the graphic novel: Mainstream and small screen, they're not just for kids anymore

    BY MICHELLE LONDON michelle.london@thmedia.com

    Aug 11, 2024 https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/features/article_b24a7f7a-4f78-11ef-98ba-83149323b470.html

 

Summer Enrichment students create their own graphic novels

August 12, 2024

https://warwickvalleyschools.com/students-create-their-own-graphic-novels-in-summer-enrichment-course/

 

Thierry Van Hasselt on the history of Frémok and pushing the boundaries of comics

Robert Aman | September 9, 2024

https://www.tcj.com/thierry-van-hasselt-on-the-history-of-fremok-and-pushing-the-boundaries-of-comics/

 

Orange Inc exec clarifies AI use for emaqi manga localization

 

Rei Kuroda explains how human-AI 'co-working' can make more manga available to the world

Deb Aoki

09/09/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/orange-inc-exec-clarifies-ai-use-for-emaqi-manga-localization/

 

Sports Cartoonist Charlie McGill, 90, Retires

D. D. Degg      

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/09/08/sports-cartoonist-charlie-mcgill-retires/

 

Charlie McGill leaves an indelible legacy in the world of North Jersey sports | Mike Kelly

 Mike Kelly

NorthJersey.com

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/09/08/charlie-mcgill-nj-athlete-of-the-week-artist/75090102007/

 

Bergen Record Athlete of the Week and Charlie McGIll. A Documentary [aka The Athlete of the Week Story. How a simple sketch became a NJ honor]

Michael V. Pettigano

https://www.northjersey.com/videos/sports/high-school/athlete-of-the-week/2023/06/23/athlete-week-and-charlie-mcgill-documentary-northjersey/12118128002/

 

Charlie McGill to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2024 North Jersey HS Sports Awards

Darren Cooper, Sean Farrell and Michael V. Pettigano contributed to this article.

USA Today Network June 12 2024

https://www.northjersey.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/06/12/charlie-mcgill-bergen-record-artist-lifetime-achievement-award-north-jersey/74052140007/

 

See photos of Charlie McGill, Athlete of the Week artist, throughout his career

NorthJersey.com

https://www.northjersey.com/picture-gallery/sports/hs-sports/2024/09/08/charlie-mcgill-artist-the-record-nj-athlete-of-the-week-photos/75058725007/

 

50 Years of Charlie McGill - Golden Anniversary - Athletes of the Week a joy for Record artist

By MARK J. Czerwinski

Bergen Record November 16 2004: S-7

scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The_Record_2004_11_16_43.jpg

 

Rosebuds Gets Into Print This Weekend

D. D. Degg      

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/09/08/rosebuds-gets-into-print-this-weekend/

 

'Maus,' Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Novel About the Holocaust, Banned by Tennessee School Board

Ross A. Lincoln

January 26, 2022

https://ca.news.yahoo.com/maus-pulitzer-winning-graphic-novel-054930202.html

Announcing City Wide Events at SPX 2024 (Glynnis Fawkes' event has been CANCELLED.)

Glynnis Fawkes' event has been CANCELLED.

See the events around the city that are part of SPX 2024

For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Email: exhibitor-inquiries@smallpressexpo.com   Celebrate SPX's 30th Birthday at the Library of Congress along other City Wide Events for SPX 2024   Bethesda, Maryland - September 9, 2024   Media Release - Small Press Expo is thrilled to announce numerous events that take place throughout the surrounding area during SPX 2024. The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 14-15, at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, across the street from the North Bethesda Metro stop on the Red Line). SPX will have over 500 creators, 280 exhibitor tables, 22 programming panels and 14 hands-on workshops to introduce attendees to the amazing world of independent and small press comics. Lists of Special Guests, Debuts, Exhibitors, Program Panels and Workshops can all be found on the SPX web site. 30th Anniversary of SPX Exhibits SPX 30th Anniversary Celebration at the Library of Congress Exhibits showing works from the SPX Collection at the Library of Congress will be on display on the second floor of the Jefferson Building, as well as a smaller exhibit in the Newspaper and Current Periodical Reading Room LM-133 of the Madison Building 101 Independence Ave. Ongoing 8:30AM-5PM | Jefferson Building 10 First St SE, Washington, DC 20003 Ongoing 8:30AM-5PM | Madison Building 101 Independence Ave, Washington, DC 20003 Friday September 13 SPX Lecture at the Library of Congress: Tillie Walden, Ideas for Tomorrow: The Future of Queer Comics Join us as award-winning artist and author Tillie Walden discusses her career and process while also considering the future of the medium in light of all of the challenges facing creators and books alike. A small display of materials from the Library of Congress' Small Press Expo (SPX) Collection will accompany the talk.  09/13/2024 | Noon – 1:00pm | Dining Hall A - 6th Floor Madison Building - 101 Independence Ave. Washington, D.C. Drawing on History: Creating the Graphic Adaptation of 1177 BC How does a cartoonist adapt a scholarly work of history, specifically Eric H. Cline's 1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed? In this talk, award-winning illustrator Glynnis Fawkes will describe the process of interpreting Eric's text in comics. Join Glynnis Fawkes and Dr. Eric Cline as they discuss the creation of 1177 B.C.: A Graphic History of the Year Civilization Collapsed (Princeton University Press).  09/13/2024 | 3:00pm – 5:00pm | George Washington University Campus Store - 2125 I Street Northwest Washington, DC 20052 Monday September 16 Solas Nua, in partnership with Drawn & Quarterly and Georgetown Global Irish Studies, presents: Luke Healy In Conversation Solas Nua and Georgetown Global Irish Studies are proud to present Luke Healy in a public conversation panel event to discuss his latest work from Drawn & Quarterly, Self-Esteem and the End of the World. 09/16/2024 | 7:00pm – 9:00pm | NYU DC - 1307 L St NW, Washington, DC 20005 Visit the SPX 2024 Website for More Info About This Years Show Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 500 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests. The Ignatz Awards are held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com. Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 www.smallpressexpo.com Email: press@smallpressexpo.com STAY CONNECTED

Small Press Expo | P.O. Box 5704 | Bethesda, MD 20824 US

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/7-8/2024

Book review: The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation, by Cormac McCarthy and Manu Larcenet

reviewed by Luke C. Jackson

International Journal of Comic Art blog September 6, 2024

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2024/09/book-review-road-graphic-novel.html

 

 Cormac McCarthy and Manu Larcenet. The Road: A Graphic Novel Adaptation. Abrams ComicArts, 2024. US $26.99. ISBN:  9781419776779. https://store.abramsbooks.com/products/the-road-a-graphic-novel-adaptation

 

Book Review: Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice by Eddie Ahn

 

 reviewed by Margaret C. Flinn

International Journal of Comic Art blog  September 7, 2024

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2024/09/book-review-advocate-graphic-memoir-of.html

 

Eddie Ahn. Advocate: A Graphic Memoir of Family, Community, and the Fight for Environmental Justice. Ten Speed Graphics, 2024. 208 pp. US$24.99 (Hardcover). ISBN: 9781984862495; Ebook ISBN: 9781984862501. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729254/advocate-by-eddie-ahn/

 

Matt Bors unleashes 'The Toxic Avenger' for a new generation

Chris Coplan

September 6, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/09/06/the-toxic-avenger-qa/

 

AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 291: An X-Men conversation with writer Alex Paknadel: From Sentinels to Infinity Comics

David Brooke and Collier Jennings

September 1, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/09/01/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-291-alex-paknadel/

 

I'm Scott Snyder, writer on Absolute Batman, the DC All-In Special and more. AMA

r/DCcomics September 6 2024

ssnyd1835

https://www.reddit.com/r/DCcomics/comments/1f9lx9f/im_scott_snyder_writer_on_absolute_batman_the_dc/?rdt=37151

 

David Ostow On Journey To Becoming A New Yorker Cartoonist

Michelle Park

New York Live September 6, 2024,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7zU5SpKkbjk

 

Addamsfest Returns To Westfield In October 2024

For the 7th year, the town-wide festival will honor Westfield's Charles Addams with a "Be Witched" theme.

Alexis Tarrazi, 

Westfield NJ Patch Sep 6, 2024

https://patch.com/new-jersey/westfield/addamsfest-returns-westfield-october-2024

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Shane Berryhill

Jason DeHart

Sep 7, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gEVG1blnVqY

 

What a Laugh: Cartoonist Adam Griffiths Has Comic Events on the Mind

Stephanie Rudig

September 6th, 2024

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/748776/what-a-laugh-cartoonist-adam-griffiths-has-comic-events-on-the-mind/

 

Lakes Festival Focus: An Interview with Comic Artist Michael Lark

John Freeman on September 6, 2024

https://downthetubes.net/lakes-festival-focus-an-interview-with-comic-artist-michael-lark/

 

How 'Wild Robot' Expands on — and Deepens — Peter Brown's Book

Steven Zeitchik

September 7, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dreamworks-animation-the-wild-robot-tiff-2024-humanity-1235993738/

 

NCS Conference and 78th Reuben Awards

National Cartoonists Society

https://nationalcartoonists.com/digital-playbill-2023-2/

https://www.flipbookpdf.net/web/files/uploads/0046f14122a32e93fa36b160f541d443d3c0f238FBP29703983.pdf

 

Retailers Asked To Destroy Spawn Misery #4 Blank Sketch Cover Copies

Comic Book Retailers asked to destroy Spawn Misery #4 Blank Sketch copies after it was printed on the incorrect cover stock.

 06 Sep 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/retailers-asked-to-destroy-spawn-misery-4-blank-sketch-cover-copies/

 

Flash Gordon #1 Blank Sketch Cover Is Just Blank – And Now Returnable

Published Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:22:08 -0500

by Rich Johnston

  Fri, 06 Sep 2024

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/flash-gordon-1-blank-sketch-cover-is-just-blank-and-now-returnable/

 

Image Recall And Reprint Sacrificers Giant-Sized Artist Proof Edition

Yesterday, Bleeding Cool reported on a printing error on the Sacrificers Giant-Sized Artist Proof Edition, from Image Comics.

 06 Sep 2024

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/image-recall-and-reprint-sacrificers-giant-sized-artist-proof-edition/

 

SCOOP: IDW Publishing Hires Bobby Curnow As Its New Editor-In-Chief

Bleeding Cool learns through sources that IDW is to rehire Bobby Curnow as the new Editor-In-Chief of IDW Publishing, replacing Jamie S Rich.

 6 Sep 2024 

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/scoop-idw-publishing-hires-bobby-curnow-new-editor-in-chief/

 

'Agatha All Along' EP Mary Livanos on the Ever-Changing Title Gag and Following Up a Chart-Topping Single

The team decided to trick fans with a series of fake titles for the show "after the best day of brainstorming I think we've ever had," says the executive producer.

Brian Davids

September 6, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/agatha-all-along-mary-livanos-1235994033/

 

Agatha All Along producer explains that very long fake title gag

"The nature of the stunt felt very Agatha, very liar," said EP Mary Livanos, noting the gag was the brainchild of creator Jac Schaeffer

By William Hughes  |  September 6, 2024

https://www.avclub.com/agatha-all-along-producer-explains-all-those-fake-titles

 

Thank the spiral, Adult Swim's Uzumaki trailer looks sufficiently fucked up

Yes, they've animated the part with the hair, and yes, it's as awful as you always knew it would be

By William Hughes  |  September 7, 2024

https://www.avclub.com/adult-swim-uzumaki-trailerhttps://www.avclub.com/adult-swim-uzumaki-trailer

 

 

What Happens in Vegas?

Illustrator Ralph Steadman has been best known for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson. An immersive new exhibition may change that

By Steve Garbarino

September 7, 2024

 https://airmail.news/issues/2024-9-7/what-happens-in-vegas

 

Names as Symbols: On the Importance of Artist Signatures, and the Story Behind Some of Them

David Harper

September 4, 2024

 https://sktchd.com/longform/artist-signatures-feature/

 

Athletes Go Super Saiyan for Anime

Young professional athletes are increasingly broadcasting their obsession with anime like "Pokémon" and "Naruto," upending preconceptions about kinds of fandom.

Emmanuel Morgan

Sept. 8, 2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/08/arts/television/anime-sports-athletes-pokemon-naruto-dragon-ball.html

 

'The Wild Robot' Review: Lupita Nyong'o and Pedro Pascal Make Unlikely Co-Parents in Poignant DreamWorks Animated Feature

Lovia Gyarkye

September 8, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/the-wild-robot-review-lupita-nyongo-pedro-pascal-dreamworks-1235993919/

Raw and Weirdo: Comics in search of authenticity and an audience 7
John McCoy
An interview with Françoise Mouly 27
John McCoy and Andrei Molotiu
An interview with Peter Bagge 41
John McCoy and Andrei Molotiu
Gary Panter: Comics as acts of drawing 53
Andrei Molotiu
Mark Beyer: The "outsider" in the comics avant-garde 71
Tyne Lowe
Trash collectors: Alternative cartoonists as recuperative nostalgists 83
Jeet Heer
Gazing, playing, cartooning: Jim Woodring vis-à-vis surrealism 93
Charles Hatfield
The brief wondrous story of Love and Rockets 109
Frederick Luis Aldama
A lot of guts: The body politics of underground and alternative comics 115
Andy Crow
Maus, Fun Home, and beyond: Comics in the university classroom 123
Lori Harrison-Kahan, Andrei Molotiu, and Lorenzo Alexander L. Puente

Sept 11 and Oct 5: P&P talks by Jonathan Roth

From: Jonathan Roth-

I'm excited to be doing two upcoming events with P&P: one this Wednesday morning at their Conn Ave store (their morning talks are aimed at school groups, but all welcome) and the launch of book 3 of my graphic novel series at the Davis Library in Bethesda on Saturday, Oct 5.

Airmail on American U's new Steadman exhibit

What Happens in Vegas?

Illustrator Ralph Steadman has been best known for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson. An immersive new exhibition may change that

By Steve Garbarino

September 7, 2024

 https://airmail.news/issues/2024-9-7/what-happens-in-vegas

Adam Griffiths featured in Wash City Paper

What a Laugh: Cartoonist Adam Griffiths Has Comic Events on the Mind

The man behind DWIGHTMESS Cartooning & Comic Arts is exhibiting work from New Yorker comic artist Dana Jeri Maier this fall, but he's also looking forward to the Small Press Expo, a Flying V production, more.

Stephanie Rudig

September 6th, 2024

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/748776/what-a-laugh-cartoonist-adam-griffiths-has-comic-events-on-the-mind/