Thursday, May 01, 2025

The latest in the author's Acoustic Rooster franchise, a PBS Kids special and series aim to teach children the beauty of collaboration and improvisation.

By Laurel Graeber

May 1, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/01/arts/television/acoustic-rooster-kwame-alexander.html

Adam Zyglis Takes First Place in 2025 National Headliner Award

D. D. Degg

May 1, 2025

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/05/01/adam-zyglis-takes-first-place-in-2025-national-headliner-award/

A Soccer-Loving Nation's Transcendent Summer Is Reimagined [video game animation; Despelote]

By Lewis Gordon

A version of this article appears in print on May 1, 2025, Section C, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Ecuadorean Life Reimagined Through a Soccer Video Game.

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/arts/despelote-soccer-ecuador.html

Draw the Future by Lloyd Dangle

https://drawthefuture.com/

Exclusive Interview: Portsmouth Comic Con 2025 Guest Andy Fanton

David Baillie

May 1, 2025

https://downthetubes.net/exclusive-interview-portsmouth-comic-con-2025-guest-andy-fanton/

New Local Comic Shop, Archer's Comics, opens in Truro, Cornwall

John Freeman on April 30, 2025

https://downthetubes.net/new-local-comic-shop-archers-comics-opens-in-truro-cornwall/

Scarborough gains new Local Comic Shop, Comic World

John Freeman on April 30, 2025

https://downthetubes.net/scarborough-gains-new-local-comic-shop-comic-world/

Betje Ton. 2025.

About making a graphic novel [includes interview with Dave Cowen of SerioComics]

Betje Comics May 1, 2025 https://betjecom.substack.com/p/about-making-a-graphic-novel

5500 Miles of Comics - SerioComics 61 + Q&A with Author Betje Ton + Monthly Gun Debate Update - March 2025

Dave Cowen

SerioComics Mar 28, 2025

https://seriocomics.substack.com/p/5500-miles-of-comics-seriocomics

How does a comic book shop stay open in 2025? Ask this longtime Miami business owner

Michael Butler

February 5, 2025

https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/south-miami/article298990490.html

Graphic Nonfiction Review: GINSENG ROOTS is Craig Thompson's triumphant return to graphic memoir

Kerry Vineberg on 05/01/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-nonfiction-review-ginseng-roots/

Interview: Janet Harvey on HIGH STREET HELLCATS, with exclusive art page!

Johanna Draper Carlson on 05/01/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-janet-harvey-on-high-street-hellcats-with-exclusive-art-page/

All The "Special Thanks" Comic Book Creator Credits For Thunderbolts*

Rich Johnston 30 Apr 2025 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/all-the-special-thanks-comic-book-creator-credits-for-thunderbolts/

Diamond Back In Court, Wants To Be Owned By SparklePop, AENT Objects

Rich Johnston 30 Apr 2025 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-back-in-court-wants-to-be-owned-by-sparklepop-aent-objects/

Bankruptcy Courts Approve Sale Of Diamond To Universal/Sparkle Pop

Bankruptcy Courts approve the sale of Diamond Comics to Universal Distribution and Ad Populum/Sparkle Pop but with a $12 million discount

by Rich Johnston 30 Apr 2025 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/bankruptcy-courts-approve-sale-of-diamond-to-universal-sparkle-pop/

DC Comics Digital Sales Are Delayed A Week But Comic Stores Have Them

The Question, Power Company, Last Halloween, Worlds Finest and Detective Comics Annuals have all been delayed a week digitally

30 Apr 2025 by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-publishers/dc-comics-digital-sales-are-delayed-a-week-but-comic-stores-have-them/

Diamond Comics Is Sold… But Who Gets Who & What About Diamond UK?

30 Apr 2025 Rich Johnston https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comics-is-sold-but-who-gets-who-what-about-diamond-uk/

Comics Folk React To… The Latest Diamond Bankruptcy Madnesses

30 Apr 2025 by Rich Johnston https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-folk-react-to-the-latest-diamond-bankruptcy-madnesses/

DOUBLE IMAGE: MARGUERITE BENNETT ON MOMMY BLOG

#329 of Kieron Gillen's Wordmail May 1 2025

https://buttondown.com/KieronGillen/archive/329-yes-i-know-im-fancy/

'Thunderbolts*' Review: Florence Pugh and Pals Kick Some Asterisk

Manohla Dargis

April 30, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/30/movies/thunderbolts-review-florence-pugh-kicks-asterisk.html

David G. Brown's Politics, Race and Cartoons Exhibit Covers Two Decades of American History

Brian W. Carter, April 23, 2025

https://lasentinel.net/david-g-browns-politics-race-and-cartoons-exhibit-covers-two-decades-of-american-history.html

David G. Brown Celebrates Two Decades as L.A. Sentinel Cartoonist

Cora Jackson-Fossett, June 8, 2023

https://lasentinel.net/david-g-brown-celebrates-two-decades-as-l-a-sentinel-cartoonist.html

Political Cartoonist Changing the World One Illustration at a Time [David G. Brown]

Brian W. Carter, June 29, 2023 https://lasentinel.net/political-cartoonist-changing-the-world-one-illustration-at-a-time.html

Epilogue: Cartoonist Fran Matera drew 'Steve Roper' adventure series

Andrew Meacham

Tampa Bay Times March 22, 2012

https://www.tampabay.com/news/obituaries/epilogue-cartoonist-fran-matera-drew-steve-roper-adventure-series/1221362/

Jackson 'Butch' Guice, Acclaimed Longtime DC and Marvel Artist, Has Passed Away
Brian Cronin
CBR May 1 2025
https://www.cbr.com/jackson-butch-guice-dc-marvel-artist-obituary/

Pluto TV supercharges anime library with biggest content refresh ever
Hayame Kawachi on 05/01/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/pluto-tv-supercharges-anime-library-with-biggest-content-refresh-ever/

Drawn to MoMA: Comics Inspired by Modern Art
Edited by Alex Halberstadt and Arlette Hernandez. Preface by Walter Scott.
New York: Museum of Modern Art , 2025

PRH Inks License Agreements with Disney
May 01, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5348

Diamond Says It Has Reached a Deal with Universal, Ad Populum
By Jim Milliot
May 01, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/97673-diamond-says-it-has-reached-a-deal-with-universal-ad-populum.html

Peter Sanderson
Doom, Sentinels and 2025 [ Marvel Comics parallels to present day politics]
Sanderson on Comics May 1, 2025 https://substack.com/inbox/post/162655214

'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires
Bob Mondello
All Things Considered May 1, 2025
https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5381684/thunderbolts-review
https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2025/05/20250501_atc_review-thunderbolts.mp3

Buffalo News editorial cartoonist Adam Zyglis wins National Headliner Award
Dale Anderson
Buffalo News April 30 2025
https://buffalonews.com/opinion/collection_3fdd96e8-edb0-459f-8083-f2ba778786bf.html or https://archive.ph/p6XWW#selection-4788.0-4788.1

Robert Crumb and Dan Nadel with Naomi Fry — Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life
The 92nd Street Y, New York Apr 30, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-tM8GC67LA

Benjamin Percy Talks Deadpool Wolverine and more
wordballoon
May 1 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klpHIE0Q088

Comic Con Insider - Interview with St. Ann's Comic Con Promoter Patrick Hickey (Legacy Comix CEO)
Collectors Confessions
Sep 10, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLD_IY3fl4A

Franco Reveals His Secret Method for Loving Comics and Wrestling!
Collectors Confessions
Jul 2, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtC9MFlqOt0

Talking Comics with Michael Allred - Mad Man, iZombie & Our Love for Star Wars!
Collectors Confessions
Jun 11, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI_oiRyFE70

Talking Comics with Mark Russell - Writer of Batman Dark Age, The Flintstones & much more!
Collectors Confessions
Jun 5, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdajXd0wD0U

Talking Comics with Howard Chaykin - Comic Books, Conventions and growing up on Staten Island
Collectors Confessions
May 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNOz5B6uguI

Comic Book MASTERMIND Jeremy Holt Shares Marvel Writing Secrets!
Collectors Confessions
Apr 17, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM1GluSqZV4

Talking Comics with Micheal Avon Oeming - Legendary Creator of Powers, Blue Book and so much more!
Collectors Confessions
Apr 10, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbicuK75QK4

50 and FEARLESS! Brian Buccellato's Comic Book Journey
Collectors Confessions
Apr 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epQrRdevkGU

Discover the ART of Comic Book Creation with Tony Fleecs
Collectors Confessions
Mar 27, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAwUbm-Vrp4

Penny the Cat Creator Karl Stevens Shares His Most Surprising Artist Secrets!
Collectors Confessions
Mar 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWpLNdCOOgE

Behind the Panels - Richard Comely Captain Canuck Creator Talks about Comics!
Collectors Confessions
Mar 13, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvbxMfm_3So

Talking Comics with Creator Noah Van Sciver!
Collectors Confessions
Feb 28, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t5sAUNXSm84

Top Comics Expert Tom Kaczynski Shares Insider Secrets
Collectors Confessions
Dec 31, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPFO_j4lvJw

Comic Artist Interviews - Glenn Whitmore & Jeff Brennan - Working on Death of Superman and Big Bang!
Collectors Confessions
May 18, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_WM0mNHH-I

Comic Artist Interviews - Tevin Isaac & William Olmo - Great Art and Personal Commissions!!
Collectors Confessions
May 16, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dNLkg31mFf0

Interview with CEO/Artist Christopher Espiritusanto - Making Comics and Helping other Creators!
Collectors Confessions
May 15, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XV36uqGV-FY

Behind the Con - Interview with Show Promoter! What Makes The Exit 8 Collecting Classic Great?
Collectors Confessions
May 9, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kw1JpiKqVo

Comic Legend Al Milgrom Interview- From Avengers to X-Factor. Behind the Scenes Stories!
Collectors Confessions
May 8, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5OMOcMlFJE

Bob Mondello on 'Thunderbolts*'

'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires

Bob Mondello

All Things Considered May 1, 2025

https://www.npr.org/2025/05/01/nx-s1-5381684/thunderbolts-review

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2025/05/20250501_atc_review-thunderbolts.mp3

Fantom Comics upcoming events, including Free Comic Book Day

On Friday, May 2nd from 7-9pm, Dwigtmess in Silver Spring hosts the opening reception for TRASH & OTHER FILTH, a new art exhibit featuring the work of Fantom's own Erin Lisette, as well as Shannon Spence and Marta Syrup! Join us for a night of comic readings, a VHS clip show, and live punk music! We'll have a table there to sell some books too.
LOCATION: DWIGHTMESS, 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY, the annual comic book store holiday is this SATURDAY, MAY 3RD ALL DAY!! A bunch of different titles will be given away that are exclusive to FCBD, while supplies last. So get to the store as soon as you can, because once we're out, we are out! More information on what special stuff we've got going on as well as other events below:

>>>> IN-STORE EVENTS

QUEER BOOK CLUB: THE GUY SHE WAS INTERESTED IN WASN'T A GUY AT ALL 2
>>THURSDAY,May 1st @ 6:30 pm
Queer book club is back for volume two of the viral "green yuri"!

Aya's found out that the guy she was interested in isn't a guy at all—and she's also realized that she just can't keep her cool around Mitsuki! The two haven't quite put a name on their complex, earnest feelings, but they only grow as the pair continues to bond over the music they love. With their senior year at hand, future plans are coming into question...and Aya's thrown for a loop when a mysterious woman shows up and wants Mitsuki to go overseas!

Get copies in-store or on our website!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY
>> SATURDAY, May 3rd ALL DAY
As per usual the rules are 5 FCBD comics per person, 1 per title…UNLESS YOU COME IN COSPLAY! Then you can snag an extra comic! What else are we offering?!

This year, local DMV artists Astronym and Sunmi will be tabling at the event. Support them!! 💫 In celebration of 20 years of Fantom, we're debuting new t-shirts & tote bags on FCBD. Spend $50 dollars that day you're eligible for a free anniversary tote 😎 We're doing taco deals with Tiki Taco 🌮 Show them a receipt for proof of purchase & you'll get 10% off your meal! Or if you grab some food before you go upstairs to Fantom, show US your receipt and you'll get 10% off your purchase. Last but not least, if you have an account with us, post about your Free Comic Book Day hauls on social media, tag us and the day(#fcbd, #fcbd2025, #freecomicbookday) and you'll be entered into a raffle for some prizes!

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/30/2025

PURPLE EARTH COMICS CLOSES, TABLETOP TREASURES GAMES OPENS, ETSY STORE GOES BRICK-AND-MORTAR, RETAILERS TALK TARIFFS, FCBD LOOMS

Shop Talk, April 2025

Brigid Alverson on April 29, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59433/purple-earth-comics-closes-tabletop-treasures-games-opens-etsy-store-goes-brick-mortar-retailers-talk-tariffs-fcbd-looms

Huntington comic shop closes after three decades

Mike Browning

WOWK Apr 28, 2025

https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/huntington-comic-shop-closes-after-three-decades/

Troy's Cromulent Comics looks to power-up what a comic shop can be

By Rick Marshall,

Albany Times-Union April 18, 2025

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/troy-s-cromulent-comics-looks-power-up-comic-shop-20278768.php

Mission Viejo comic shop aims for "nuclear" success

Raniel Santos

Apr 7, 2025

https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/mission-viejo-comic-shop-aims-for-nuclear-success/article_62457960-8855-4aa6-89e9-dba3d1295148.html

Up, up and away! Free Comic Book Day set for Saturday

Justin Marietti

Mining Journal Apr 28, 2025

https://www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2025/04/up-up-and-away-4/

Livermore man arrested for comic shop burglary, stolen Legos case

By KTVU Staff

March 28, 2025

https://www.ktvu.com/news/arrest-made-case-comic-shop-burglary-stolen-legos-case

The Best Comic Book Stores in DFW

At these North Texas shops, escapism is only a book away.

By Simon Pruitt

April 14, 2025

https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/best-comic-book-stores-in-dallas-texas-22091604

May 3: The best thing about FREE Comic Book Day isn't even the free comic books

Byline: Press Release

Double Midnight Comics

Sunday, April 27, 2025

https://manchester.inklink.news/may-3-the-best-thing-about-free-comic-book-day-isnt-even-the-free-comic-books/

Comic Book Day Comic Shop Crawl

https://www.choosechicago.com/event/comic-book-day-comic-shop-crawl/

Free Comic Book Day gives local artists an opportunity to shine

Event also provides Time Travelers a chance to show off new Berkley location

By Kurt Anthony Krug

: April 28, 2025

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2025/04/28/free-comic-book-day-gives-local-artists-an-opportunity-to-shine/

Free Comic Book Day celebrates everything from manga to Marvel at Houston stores

By Yvette Orozco,

April 25, 2025 https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/free-comic-book-day-20292124.php

West Virginia comic book writer named editor-in-chief at Boom! Studios [Andy Schmidt]

Mike Browning

WOWK Apr 14, 2025

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia-comic-book-writer-named-editor-in-chief-at-boom-studios/

2025 Huntington Comic & Toy Convention canceled

Mike Browning

WOWK Mar 21, 2025

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/2025-huntington-comic-toy-convention-canceled/

Marvel vs. DC: Which is West Virginia's favorite?

Isaac Taylor

WOWK Dec 16, 2022

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/marvel-vs-dc-which-is-west-virginias-favorite/

R.I.P. JACK KATZ

Longtime Comics Artist, Creator of Early Graphic Novel 'The First Kingdom'

Brigid Alverson on April 29, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59435/r-i-p-jack-katz

Diamond files motion to approve sale to Universal and Ad Populum

Heidi MacDonald on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/diamond-files-motion-to-approve-sale-to-universal-and-ad-populum/

Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum

Heidi MacDonald on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/court-approves-sale-of-diamond-assets-to-universal-ad-populum/

Diamond Motions Court for Sale to Universal Distribution, Ad Populum, and Sparkle Pop LLC

April 29, 2025 by Brett Schenker

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/diamond-motions-court-for-sale-to-universal-distribution-ad-populum-and-sparkle-pop-llc/

286 Days in Space: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN TWO ASTRONAUTS WENT INTO SPACE FOR 9 DAYS - AND GOT STUCK THERE FOR 9 MONTHS

BY THOMAS FULLER•ILLUSTRATIONS BY TONCI ZONJIC

New York Times (April 27 2025): Kids 5

HOW I BECAME A MANGA ARTIST BY POSUKA DEMIZU

Bryan Lufkin and Hisako Ueno

New York Times (April 27 2025): Kids 9

Meet Maia Kealoha, the 8-Year-Old Star of the New 'Lilo & Stitch'.

KATHERINE CUSUMANO

New York Times (April 27 2025): Kids 9

DC Studios' Luca Guadagnino Movie 'Sgt. Rock' Not Moving Forward

Borys Kit

April 30, 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dc-studios-luca-guadagnino-movie-sgt-rock-1236204176/

Free speech row as cartoons are banned: Backlash after venue scraps exhibition of Fleet Street cartoonists - including the Mail's Mac and Pugh - for fear of causing offence

SAM GREENHILL

29 April 2025

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14661933/Free-speech-row-cartoons-banned-exhibition.html

Archie, Jughead and friends are helping raise money for a Newfoundland fire department

Archie Comics was eager to create new tale when approached by Harbour Breton Volunteer Fire Department

Alex Kennedy · CBC News Apr 26, 2025

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/archie-comics-harbour-breton-1.7518041

STEVENSON LOST AND FOUND

https://www.stevensonlostandfound.com/about

Cartoon Liberation | Robert Crumb and His Times

Jeet Heer

April 2025

https://southwestreview.com/volume-110-number-1/cartoon-liberation-robert-crumb-and-his-times/

Half Dream, Half Reality | An Interview with Lynda Barry

Mary Miller

(April 2025): https://southwestreview.com/volume-110-number-1/half-dream-half-reality-an-interview-with-lynda-barry/

Keith Giffen: The Interview part 5

Harry Broertjes

https://glencadigan.substack.com/p/is-this-thing-on-xxiv

Glen Cadigan from 20th Century Refugee April 30 2025

Kadokawa Corporation announces winners of its first "Wordless World Manga Contest"

By John Freeman on April 30, 2025 https://downthetubes.net/kadokawa-corporation-announces-winners-of-its-first-wordless-world-manga-contest/

Studiohoffmann presents Gab 'n' Doodle with guest Brian Biggs

mark hoffmann

Apr 21, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2TbNFWhsoc

Skottie Young

I Hate Fairyland: Once Upon A Time FCBD Special [FCBD work]

STUPID FRESH MESS Apr 30, 2025

https://skottieyoung.substack.com/p/i-hate-fairyland-once-upon-a-time

Artist Talks in Times of Fascism
Laylah Ali, whose drawing survey is on view at UMass Amherst, has a knack for addressing what artists stay silent about.
Jesse Lambert and Laylah Ali April 29, 2025
https://hyperallergic.com/1007254/artist-talks-in-times-of-fascism/

Gil Roth
Craig Thompson
Virtual Memories Show 636: April 30, 2025
https://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-636-craig-thompson
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_636_-_Craig_Thompson.mp3

'Thunderbolts*': Another Marvel widget, saved by the cast
Review by Ann Hornaday
April 30, 2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2025/04/30/thuderbolts-marvel-movie-florence-pugh/

Box Office: 'Thunderbolts*' to Kick Off Summer Season in Pivotal Moment for Marvel Studios
Pamela McClintock
April 29, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-thunderbolts-summer-marvel-studios-1236203557/

Thunderbolts* Zeroes In On The Human Beneath The Hero
By Jarrod Jones | April 30, 2025
https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/thunderbolts/thunderbolts-review-mcu-marvel-team-florence-pugh-cast-plot-action-problems

Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied
Julian Lytle on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-thunderbolts-wont-shock-you-but-will-leave-you-feeling-satisfied/

Colleen Doran
Eh...nope. [making a living in comic books]
Colleen Doran's Funny Business Apr 30, 2025
https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/ehnope

Sally Williams dir. 2019.
Stevenson Lost And Found [documentary film on James Stevenson].
Salient Films
https://www.stevensonlostandfound.com

Kiwi filmmaker documents the life of one of America's great cartoonists with Stevenson: Lost and Found
Elizabeth White
Newshub June 18, 2020
https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/350539119/kiwi-filmmaker-documents-the-life-of-one-of-america-s-great-cartoonists-with-stevenson-lost-and-found

The shows must go on: Oscar-qualifying film festival Doc Edge goes digital [ "Stevenson - Lost and Found". James Stevenson]
Kate Green
May 31, 2020
https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/121671966/the-shows-must-go-on-oscarqualifying-film-festival-doc-edge-goes-digital

Military Decorations, Pete Hegseth-Style
A new lineup of distinguished-service medals, rewarding Martial Lawlessness, Laughing at All of Elon Musk's Jokes, and Outstanding Bone Spurs.
By Ivan Ehlers
April 28, 2025
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/05/05/military-decorations-pete-hegseth-style

Graphic novelist Gareth Hinds on imagining and illustrating the classics
Adele Haeg
Jan 30, 2025
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01/30/graphic-novelist-gareth-hinds-on-imagining-and-illustrating-the-classics/

Good Omens shares graphic novel update ahead of season 3
The Terry Pratchett Estate has issued a statement.
Louise Griffin
Radio Times 30 January 2025
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/good-omens-graphic-novel-update-newsupdate/

Virginia veteran and comic book artist Clutch honors his fallen friends through graphic novels ["War Stories: The Battle of Britain," Willie "Clutch" Grimes]
By: Greg McQuade
Jan 31, 2025
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/clutch-comic-book-artist-jan-31-2025

Seven-year-old Bobby Morrison brings comics to the Reflet [Canada]
31 janvier 2025
By Gabrielle Vinette
https://editionap.ca/2025/01/31/seven-year-old-bobby-morrison-brings-comics-to-the-reflet/

More Headaches for Diamond Comic Distributors
By Jim Milliot and John Maher
Apr 30, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/97656-more-headaches-for-diamond-comic-distributors.html

Meet Boom! Studios Publisher Michael Kelly
By Heidi MacDonald
Apr 30, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97522-meet-boom-studios-publisher-michael-kelly.html

PW Close-Up: Mark Siegel on the New 23rd Street Imprint
Apr 27, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97603-pw-studio-pw-close-up-mark-siegel-on-the-new-23rd-street-imprint.html

American Manga Awards Set for August 21
Apr 29, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5341

Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
by Coop Bicknell, Apr 25th 2025
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-04-25/manga-in-the-crosshairs-the-state-of-manga-bans-in-2025/.223363

PW Comics World: More To Come
More to Come 670: Publishing News
Calvin Reid, Heidi 'The Beat' MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons
on 04/25/2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1365

Disney & Marvel Don't Want To Play Nicepool With Justin Baldoni Over 'Deadpool' In Blake Lively Battle
Dominic Patten
April 29, 2025
https://deadline.com/2025/04/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-ryan-reynolds-latest-2-1236379694/

Marvel doesn't want to share Nicepool plans with Justin Baldoni; Disney argues that Deadpool is an ongoing franchise, so Nicepool plans are proprietary information.
By Mary Kate Carr | April 29, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/disney-wont-share-nicepool-info-justin-baldoni

Comic Culture with Denis Kitchen
terence dollard
Apr 30, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGM6X73ggUQ

TAPE DEC #14 | Nate Cosby
Declan Shalvey
Apr 30, 2025 TAPE DEC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFzp7vMGc7s

Tim Seeley Talks TMNT Rouge Vigilante and More
wordballoon
Apr 29, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIMDl3D-xJw

Paul Jenkins Thunderbolts and The Sentry
wordballoon April 30 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mvdjEmPJAs

#221: Tyler Boss - You'll Do Bad Things Writer
Justin Soderberg
Apr 30, 2025 Capes and Tights Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEI0zvAy6sQ

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

WaPo review of ‘Thunderbolts*’ by returning critic Ann Hornaday

'Thunderbolts*': Another Marvel widget, saved by the cast

Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Julia Louis-Dreyfus lead an ensemble of actors who elevate an otherwise ho-hum MCU entry.

Review by Ann Hornaday

April 30, 2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2025/04/30/thuderbolts-marvel-movie-florence-pugh/

(2.5 stars)

May 9: Jerry Craft at Scrawl Books

Gareth Hinds article from January

I missed it but my Bibliography co-author Tony Rose caught it.

Graphic novelist Gareth Hinds on imagining and illustrating the classics

Adele Haeg

Jan 30, 2025

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01/30/graphic-novelist-gareth-hinds-on-imagining-and-illustrating-the-classics/

Julian Lytle reviews THUNDERBOLTS*

Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied

By Julian Lytle on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-thunderbolts-wont-shock-you-but-will-leave-you-feeling-satisfied/

King Con by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/29/2025

Alliance sues Diamond – again: "The truth finally emerged."

Heidi MacDonald on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/alliance-sues-diamond-again-the-truth-finally-emerged/

Alliance Entertainment Submits Complaint Against Diamond Claiming Fraud and Deception

April 29, 2025 by Brett

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT SUES DIAMOND, AGAIN

Along with the Investment Bank, Restructuring Consultants, and Alliance Game Distributors Executives

Milton Griepp on April 29, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again

LIVING IN EXCITING TIMES

Rob Salkowitz on April 28, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/59430/living-exciting-times

The Beat Digest 29/04/25: SUPERMAN lawsuit dismissed

Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-290425/

Interview: Jennifer Miller Hammel's radio show ARCADE is the place where Zelda and Beethoven coexist in musical harmony [videogame music]

Ricardo Serrano Denis on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jennifer-miller-arcade/

Francis by Pat Marrin 2013-2025

D. D. Degg

April 28, 2025

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/04/28/francis-by-pat-marrin-2013-2025/

A New York Moment: Harry Bliss on His Close Encounters With Sy Hersh

"Every now and again when I receive one of his emails, I'm always amazed at how brilliant and hilarious he is."

By Harry Bliss

April 28, 2025

https://lithub.com/a-new-york-moment-harry-bliss-on-his-close-encounters-with-sy-hersh/

Iconic New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast Closes Out Carol Cory Fine Art

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Jamie Larson

https://ruralintelligence.com/arts/iconic-new-yorker-cartoonist-roz-chast-closes-out-carol-corey-fine-art-with-a-lovably-neurotic-bang

Barbara Brandon-Croft speaks on pioneering legacy in comics

The first Black woman cartoonist in mainstream press discusses her iconic strip "Where I'm Coming From," her father's influence, and the importance of Black women's voices in art

By Tonya J Williams

Apr 28, 2025

https://rollingout.com/2025/04/28/barbara-brandon-croft-legacy-in-comics/

Reviews: Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life

Frank M. Young | April 29, 2025

https://www.tcj.com/reviews/crumb-a-cartoonists-life/

'Thunderbolts*' Review: Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan Lead a Gratifyingly Fresh and Soulful Marvel Adventure

David Rooney

April 29, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/thunderbolts-review-florence-pugh-sebastian-stan-marvel-1236202913/

Thunderbolts*': Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell Talk Marvel's Most Unexpected Story and Wanting to Disprove Naysayers

Brian Davids

April 28, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/thunderbolts-sebastian-stan-and-wyatt-russell-1236202658/

'Thunderbolts*': Florence Pugh and David Harbour Talk Absent 'Black Widow' Stars and Pretending to Be Tom Cruise

Brian Davids

April 28, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/thunderbolts-florence-pugh-david-harbour-1236202315/

Skylar Patridge Discusses Spies, Supergirl, and Crowdfunding Comics

October 8, 2024 by Brant Lewis

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/10/08/skylar-patridge-discusses-spies-supergirl-and-crowdfunding-comics/

Hart Seely talks new comic series Archaic with writer Melissa F. Olson

Hart Seely

October 24, 2024 Graphic Policy

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/10/24/exclusive-hart-seely-talks-new-comic-series-archaic-with-writer-melissa-f-olson/

"A Chinese James Bond" The Manchurian with writer Pornsak Pichetshote

Posted on October 15, 2024 by Elana Levin

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/10/15/a-chinese-james-bond-the-manchurian-with-writer-pornsak-pichetshote/

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12376943_2024_10_15_02_23_02.mp3

Alex Ross and Steve Darnall talk Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition

Posted on August 9, 2024 by Elana Levin

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12360732_2024_08_09_19_52_17.mp3

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/08/09/alex-ross-and-steve-darnall-talk-uncle-sam-special-election-edition/

Hazel Newlevant: "Becoming Who We Are" and Protecting Each Other

Posted on August 1, 2024 by Elana Levin

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12358626_2024_08_01_04_22_06.mp3

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/08/01/hazel-newlevant-becoming-who-we-are-and-protecting-each-other/

It's Dick Tracy! With Writer Alex Segura

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Elana Levin

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12335859_2024_05_01_23_18_01.mp3

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/05/03/its-dick-tracy-with-writer-alex-segura/

Words, Images, & Worlds with Jacqueline Davies [The Lemonade War]
Jason DeHart
Apr 29, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H080WbxcnvI

Comic Culture with Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman [The Pedestrian]
terence dollard
Apr 29, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfuVZ-jckDQ

Florence Pugh anchors Marvel's Thunderbolts* with a refreshing lack of superpowers
Marvel Studios gets a little mojo back without leaning too hard on flash, or promises for the future.
By Jesse Hassenger | April 29, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/thunderbolts-review

Thunderbolts Is Marvel Back to Doing What Marvel Does Best
Marvel Studios' latest brings back some of its earlier magic in a darkly funny character piece that draws from a roster of MCU underdogs.
By Germain Lussier
io9 April 29, 2025
https://gizmodo.com/thunderbolts-movie-review-florence-pugh-marvel-studios-disney-2000595603

Monkey D. Luffy to throw first pitch at Fenway Park during sold-out ONE PIECE theme day
Hayame Kawachi on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/monkey-d-luffy-to-throw-first-pitch-at-fenway-park-during-sold-out-one-piece-theme-day/

'More than just a comic book:' Florida author encourages kids, parents to read with 'New Kid' graphic novel
OCLS hosting 'Meet the Author' with New York Times Bestseller Jerry Craft, author of 'New Kid' series
Crystal Moyer
January 29, 2025
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/01/29/more-than-just-a-comic-book-florida-author-encourages-kids-parents-to-read-with-new-kid-graphic-novel/

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang Turn 75. Good Grief!
Shivani Vora
A version of this article appears in print on April 27, 2025, Museums F18 of the New York edition with the headline: The Peanuts Gang Turns 75. Good Grief!.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/arts/design/peanuts-miami-childrens-museum.html

Sliders: For 'The Simpsons,' MLB's gambling ties make a perfectly cromulent premise [in print as Ohtani's Interpreter Ends Up as Fodder For 'The Simpsons']
Tyler Kepner
New York Times (April 27, 2025): Sports 29.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6302810/2025/04/25/the-simpsons-mlb-gambling-baseball/

Quote of the Day: Ohtani's Interpreter Ends Up as Fodder for 'The Simpsons'
Joel Cohen,
April 26, 2025
A version of this article appears in print on April 27, 2025, Section A, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Quote of the Day.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/pageoneplus/quote-of-the-day-ohtanis-interpreter-ends-up-as-fodder-for-the-simpsons.html

Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: With Special Guest Ron Marz
Pop Culture Squad April 29 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mtEZIPRxtc

Ying Chang Compestine dishes on her new graphic novel cookbook
Kate Bradshaw The (San Jose) Mercury News
Jan 29, 2025
https://www.goskagit.com/ying-chang-compestine-dishes-on-her-new-graphic-novel-cookbook/article_6f616740-de8a-11ef-8d9e-2f05f080f7ef.html

'Rocko' Creator Joe Murray on His New Animated Short 'Fiego and the Magic Fish' and Idyllic Life on a Belgian Farm
Ramin Zahed
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/rocko-creator-joe-murray-on-his-new-animated-short-fiego-and-the-magic-fish-and-idyllic-life-on-a-belgian-farm/

Better Call Gaul: Directors Alain Chabat and Fabrice Joubert Recall Their Adventures with 'Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight'
By Rich Johnson
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/better-call-gaul-directors-alain-chabat-and-fabrice-joubert-recall-their-adventures-with-asterix-obelix-the-big-fight/

Paris Court Orders Total Liquidation of Cyber Group Studios
Animation Magazine
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/paris-court-orders-total-liquidation-of-cyber-group-studios/

Sony to Release Mamoru Hosoda's New Princess Movie 'Scarlet' in U.S. Theaters on Dec. 12
Ramin Zahed
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/sony-to-release-mamoru-hosodas-new-princess-movie-scarlet-in-u-s-theaters-on-dec-12/

Mofac/Angel Studios' 'The King of Kings' Takes the Crown for Biggest S. Korean Movie at the U.S. Box Office
Ramin Zahed
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/mofac-angel-studios-the-king-of-kings-takes-the-crown-for-biggest-s-korean-movie-at-the-u-s-box-office/

Margreet de Heer
Live cartooning for the Benelux
Margreet's Comics Apr 29, 2025
https://margreetdeheer.substack.com/p/live-cartooning-for-the-benelux

Adaptive Storytelling: Writing New Truths Within Beloved Worlds - with Jim Zub
Gerald Ford
The Corner of Story and Game
Apr 26, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jsLVOAnn4A

More Headaches for Diamond Comic Distributors
By Jim Milliot
Apr 29, 2025 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/97656-more-headaches-for-diamond-comic-distributors.html

Diamond Comic Distributors To Be Liquidated? Chapter 7 Paperwork Filed
Is Diamond to be liquidated over shoddy paperwork? US courts enter paperwork for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as Diamond fail to file.
28 Apr 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-to-be-liquidated-chapter-7-paperwork-filed/

Diamond Comics Replies To Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Over Late Paperwork
by Rich Johnston
29 Apr 2025
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comics-replies-to-chapter-7-bankruptcy-over-late-paperwork/

AENT Sues Diamond, Claim "Fraudulently Misrepresented" WOTC Agreement
Alliance Entertainment, or AENT, sues Diamond, claiming they "Fraudulently Misrepresented" status of distribution agreement with Wizards of the Coast
, 29 Apr 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/aent-sues-diamond-claim-fraudulently-misrepresented-wotc-agreement/

DC's Free Comic Book Day Released Digitally One Minute Past Midnight
DC Comics' Free Comic Book Day titles will be released digitally one minute past midnight, long before the comic book stores open
28 Apr 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dcs-free-comic-book-day-released-digitally-one-minute-past-midnight/

Make Mine Manga Exhibition Back on Tour [UK]
John Freeman on April 28, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/make-mine-manga-exhibition-back-on-tour/

British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced
John Freeman on April 28, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/british-comics-now-delegation-to-brussels-announced/

The Homestretch
with Chris dela Torre, Jenny Howe
The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 3 [ Calgary's Red Skull Comics store]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142437-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-3

The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 4 [voice actor Mark Meer]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142451-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-4

The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 5 [ Captain Canuck]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142458-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-5

The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 6 [ Jim Zub]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142466-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-6

The Homestretch
with Chris dela Torre, Jenny Howe
Comic Expo class
April 24, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142143-comic-expo-class

Meet The Comic Legend Behind Milk and Cheese Who Changed Everything! [Evan Dorkin]
Collectors Confessions
Apr 29, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mJZaDScliI

Alex Segura - Working for DC, Marvel and Archie and How to Make it Work!
Collectors Confessions
Apr 8, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpNcv9-cNBY

Boom! Founder Ross Richie Spills Secrets on Comics and Hollywood
Collectors Confessions
Nov 5, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Swopv061I

Cavan Scott Shares the ONE Thing That Made His Comics Career Take Off!
Collectors Confessions
Nov 26, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_5hLfGP23o&pp=0gcJCYQJAYcqIYzv

This Legendary Comic Artist Just Revived Captain Planet [David Pepose]
Collectors Confessions
Apr 15, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s31FBfalmyQ

The Man Who Helped Make the Punisher An ICON! [Stephen Grant]
Collectors Confessions
Mar 25, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ2nsfcle4s

Self Publishing Comic Books Successfully - Outer Space Adventure!!! [Joey Eposito]
Collectors Confessions
Feb 25, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lgDDhs_dN0

The COOLEST Writer on the PLANET - Matthew Rosenberg from Ramones to Wu Tang to Vampires
Collectors Confessions
Feb 18, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6bdnsVOICo

What Makes Fabrice Sapolsky a LEGEND in the Comic Book Industry?
Collectors Confessions
Feb 11, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WNxFmkeBWs

Is Ed Brisson the Future of Comic Book Writing?
Collectors Confessions
Jan 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtaaFVMtEOg

Are Limited Edition Mystery Comic Book Packs the next Big Thing? Top Shelf Comics Explains!
Collectors Confessions
Jan 7, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V58_nqn7woA

Olivia Cuartero-Briggs SPILLS Her Comic Book Secrets
Collectors Confessions
Dec 31, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAG06SdUQ8

Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson talk Vampirella, Herculoids and writing as a team!
Collectors Confessions
Dec 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Q-liobQd8

Is Magma Comix the next BIG Indie Comic Book Company?
Collectors Confessions Dec 17, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrkWYB4dZTc

Human Fly is BACK and It's Changing the Australian Comic Book Scene FOREVER!
Collectors Confessions
Dec 10, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOr6jMxnKA

Ryan North talks Fantastic Four, Squirrel Girl and Marvels Big 2025 Crossover Event!
Collectors Confessions
Dec 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5TLVN25m0Y

Robert Gill's Comic Creation SECRETS Revealed!
Collectors Confessions
Nov 19, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-HELtP55gA

Talking Comics with Scott Koblish - Guinness World Record, His Many Deaths and Comic Legends!
Collectors Confessions Nov 12, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFCy6v9LuCQ

Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman SPILL their Comic Book SECRETS! [The Pedestrian]
Collectors Confessions
Oct 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K2OBhzGqw

Is David Quinn the Master of Dark Comic Books and Creepy Storytelling?
Collectors Confessions
Oct 8, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l7J_VhRTlc

COMIC EXPERT Dan Watters Spills Secrets on New Batman and Nightwing Series
Collectors Confessions
Oct 1, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4o6ZImH1dQ

Thursday, May 01, 2025

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/1/2025

Bob Mondello on 'Thunderbolts*'

'Thunderbolts*' is a refreshing misfit hit after many Marvel misfires

Fantom Comics upcoming events, including Free Comic Book Day

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/30/2025

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

WaPo review of ‘Thunderbolts*’ by returning critic Ann Hornaday

'Thunderbolts*': Another Marvel widget, saved by the cast

May 9: Jerry Craft at Scrawl Books

Gareth Hinds article from January

Julian Lytle reviews THUNDERBOLTS*

Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied

King Con by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/29/2025

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Time For More Golf! by Daniel Boris

What's it all mean in the end?