Jonas Poher Rasmussen's childhood friend kept his flight from Afghanistan secret for 20 years. Now, Rasmussen has told his story through the award-winning film "Flee."

By Lisa Abend

A version of this article appears in print on Nov. 28, 2021, Section AR, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: A Refugee's Story, Through Animation.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/26/movies/flee-movie-jonas-poher-rasmussen.html

'Flee' Review: From Kabul to Copenhagen

A Danish documentary uses animation to tell the poignant, complicated story of an Afghan refugee.

By A.O. Scott

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 3, 2021, Section C, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: An Intimate Portrait of Luck and Loss

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/movies/flee-review.html

Me I Want A Hula Hoop – This Week's Links

Clark Burscough | December 3, 2021

https://www.tcj.com/me-i-want-a-hula-hoop-this-weeks-links/

Opening Argument: A New Annie Keeps The Dream Of Live Musicals Alive

Linda Holmes

NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter December 3 2021

https://view.nl.npr.org/?qs=3f6ed55665d7ad5568af7a67d7329f245171e874dee867efd83247b623b6c2b397d80789ecbd60392d877a416181bd482a0213278ef489a23a92fc1fa30d3161dadb781cc6ad7cf23d194c73bff50641

'We're making inclusive comics:' Port Orchard-based queer comic book publisher gets nationwide grant

Jessie Darland

Kitsap Sun

https://www.kitsapsun.com/story/news/2021/11/29/locally-owned-arledge-comics-gets-funding-award-for-queer-businesses/8690639002/

The Radical World of Chicago's Black Comic Artists

An anthology of Black comic book makers from the the postwar era offers a glimpse into a genre of art that skewered the bigotry of white liberalism.

By Zito Madu

The Nation November 23, 2021

https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/chicago-comics-life-see/

Mike Mignola On Leaving Semi-Retirement & 20th Anniversary Of 'The Amazing Screw-On Head'Josh Weiss

Josh Weiss

Forbes Dec 2, 2021

https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2021/12/02/mike-mignola-on-leaving-semi-retirement--20th-anniversary-of-the-amazing-screw-on-head/

Comic-Con returns this weekend to San Diego. But where are the comic book sellers?

By Dorany Pineda

Nov. 24, 2021

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2021-11-24/any-show-is-better-than-no-show-comic-book-sellers-await-the-return-of-comic-con

Comic-Con Uplugged? SDCC Scales Down Expectations For Thanksgiving 'Special Edition'

Rob Salkowitz

Nov 22, 2021,

https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2021/11/22/comic-con-uplugged-sdcc-scales-down-expectations-for--thanksgiving-special-edition/

Ricky Miller Talks the Avery Hill Kickstarter

Mike Baxter

Nov 29, 2021

https://www.fromcovertocover.com/ricky-miller-talks-the-avery-hill-kickstarter/

Report: Dark Horse Comics is looking to be acquired

Dark Horse has a very attractive content library that would look very nice on someone's streaming service

Heidi MacDonald

12/03/2021

https://www.comicsbeat.com/report-dark-horse-library-for-sale/

No One Else [R. Kikuo Johnson book review]

Paul Karasik | December 2, 2021

https://www.tcj.com/reviews/no-one-else/

Shifting Styles and Blue Moods in the Pages of a Graphic Novel

By Ed Park

Dec. 2, 2021

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/02/books/review/matt-madden-ex-libris-r-kikuo-johnson-no-one-else.html

Danny DeVito Returns To His 'Penguin' Roots With DC Comics And Reveals Interest In Reviving His Iconic Role

Jeff Conway

Nov 30, 2021,

https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffconway/2021/11/30/danny-devito-returns-to-his-penguin-roots-with-dc-comics-and-reveals-interest-in-reviving-his-iconic-role/

Danny DeVito explains why he returned to the Penguin for new Batman comic Gotham City Villains

The actor reveals he was initially "a little bit hesitant about doing the comic," and also expresses his excitement to see his former costar Colin Farrell take over the role.

By Christian Holub November 30, 2021

https://ew.com/books/danny-devito-explains-why-he-returned-to-the-penguin-for-new-batman-comic/

520 Weeks – Judd Winick on "Batwing:" "Treat it Like a TV Show"

By Brian Salvatore | November 22nd, 2021

http://www.multiversitycomics.com/interviews/520-weeks-judd-winick-batwing/

Interview: Ranking of Kings Manga Creator Sōsuke Tōka

by Lynzee Loveridge, Dec 1st 2021

https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2021-12-01/ranking-of-kings-manga-creator-sosuke-toka/.180157

Cynthia von Buhler shocks the P.I. genre with 'Minky Woodcock: The Girl Who Electrified Tesla'

Chris Coplan

November 30, 2021

https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/30/cynthia-von-buhler-pi-minky-qa/

In his own words: Matthew Rosenberg on 'Task Force Z' and 'DC vs. Vampires'

David Brooke

November 23, 2021

https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/23/matthew-rosenberg-talks-vamps-zombies/

X-Men Monday #133 – Meet the X-Editors

Chris Hassan

November 22, 2021

https://aiptcomics.com/2021/11/22/x-men-monday-133-x-editors-interview/

INTERVIEW: Relationships Shape Identity In Passport by Sophia Glock

Alenka Figa November 22, 2021

https://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2021/11/interview-passport-by-sophia-glock/

"We Made Comics Fun Again!": Admiring the Superhero Work of Paris Cullins

Chloe Maveal

NeoText Review November 2021

https://neotextreview.com/culture/we-made-comics-fun-again-admiring-the-superhero-work-of-paris-cullins/

Every Painting An Adventure: An Appreciation for Julian Totino Tedesco

Chloe Maveal

NeoText Review November 2021

https://neotextreview.com/culture/every-painting-an-adventure-an-appreciation-for-julian-totino-tedesco/

Welcome to Bedford Falls: David Lasky Talks About It's a Wonderful Life

Cole Hornaday

NeoText Review December 2021

https://neotextreview.com/culture/welcome-to-bedford-falls-david-lasky-talks-about-its-a-wonderful-life/

It's a Comic Book, You Idiot!: A Thank You To Cartoonist Evan Dorkin

Robert Smith

NeoText Review December 2021

https://neotextreview.com/culture/its-a-comic-book-you-idiot-a-thank-you-to-cartoonist-evan-dorkin/

Phillip Kennedy Johnson digs into Superman's 'fight we've been waiting for' in DC's Warworld Saga

The writer of Action Comics lays out how that big battle went down, and what comes next.

By Matthew Jackson

December 1, 2021

https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/phillip-kennedy-johnson-on-devastating-end-of-action-comics-1037

Tilting at Windmills #288: November was Wild West month for retailers

From the supply chain to FOC - November saw yet more disruptions to the way comics shops do business

By Brian Hibbs

12/01/2021

https://www.comicsbeat.com/tilting-at-windmills-288-november-was-wild-west-month-for-retailers/

Cara O'Neil, New Director of Marketing Communications at Dark Horse

December 2, 2021

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cara-oneil-new-director-of-marketing-communications-at-dark-horse/

Dean Haspiel Draws KiKi Holli's Debut Single, More Than This

December 2, 2021

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dean-haspiel-draws-kiki-holli-debut-single-more-than-this/

Huw Thomas, "'The Mote in Thine Eye': An Analysis of the Bible in Cartoons," Journal for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies 3.2 (2021): 18-40. http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/eymr-yr90

https://hcommons.org/deposits/item/hc:42751/

Aaron Ricker, "Call it Science: Biblical Studies, Science Fiction, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe," Journal for Interdisciplinary Biblical Studies 3.1 (2021): 44–73.

http://dx.doi.org/10.17613/pn0q-vn67

https://hcommons.org/deposits/item/hc:40077/

Journal of Anime and Manga Studies: Volume 2

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21900/j.jams.v2

Published: 2021-11-29

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/issue/view/92

Full Issue

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/issue/view/92/14

A Message of Gratitude and the State of JAMS in 2021

Billy Tringali

i-iii

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/896/744

Table of Contents

Billy Tringali

iv-v

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/897/745

The Spectacular Mundane in the Films of Studio Ghibli

Zoe Crombie

1-26

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/507/731

Boy with Machine A Deleuzoguattarian Critique of Neon Genesis Evangelion

Betty Stojnic

27-56

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/822/730

A Survey of the Story Elements of Isekai Manga

Paul Price

57-91

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/808/732

Rethinking 3.11's Mediascape through Japan Sinks 2020

Yaochong Yang

92-120

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/842/738

"In the name(s) of the moon!": 'Japaneseness' & Reader Identity in Two Translations of Sailor Moon

Morgan Sleeper, Daphne Iskos

121-154

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/825/739\

Existentialism and Death Education in Anime A Micro and Macro Analysis of Cells at Work!

Irene Iwasaki

155-184

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/806/740

Japanese Anime Fandoms in the UAE: An Exploratory Study on Media Accessibility, Habits and Cultural Perceptions

Urwa Tariq, Sarah Laura Nesti Willard

185-217

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/774/741

To Live is to Devour Others Food Ethics and Tragedy in Tokyo Ghoul

Christian Frigerio

218-242

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/814/742

Haunted Psychologies The Specter of Postmodern Trauma in Bakemonogatari

Barbara Greene

243-281

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/869/743

Telling History through Graphic Novels

Nick Weldon, Brian K. Mitchell, Josh Neufeld, Hugo Martinez,

Words & Music: A Literary Feast in New Orleans November 19 2021

https://www.facebook.com/WordsandMusicNOLA/videos/2814908402064965/

BAM Artist Talk Josh Neufeld

Bradbury Art Museum

November 24 2021

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=258871189552518

BAM Artist Talk Josh Neufeld [comic journalism]

Sara Hernandez

Bradbury Art Museum

November 24 2021

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=258871189552518

258. Ed Brubaker on writing, comics, and tv shows [aka

Mimi Chan

Wah Lum Films

2.08K subscribers November 2, 2021

https://www.sifumimichan.com/ed-brubaker/

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/culturechatpodcast/258_mixdown.mp3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vS86k2J178s

The Comics That Made Them with Chip Zdarsky

Let's dig into the origins and inspirations from comic history for one of the medium's best writers today.

By David Harper

November 30, 2021

https://sktchd.com/interview/the-comics-that-made-them-with-chip-zdarsky/

Dav Pilkey to Ring in the New Year with Next 'Cat Kid' Book

By Andrew Albanese

Dec 02, 2021

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/88026-dav-pilkey-to-ring-in-the-new-year-with-next-cat-kid-book.html

Manga and YA Fuel B&N Black Friday Boom

By Jim Milliot and Alex Green

Dec 02, 2021

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/bookselling/article/88031-manga-and-ya-fuel-b-n-black-friday-boom.html

"I Think There's So Much Room in Comics for Experimentation – George Wylesol on His "Point and Click" Graphic Novel '2120' and the Avery Hill Kickstarter

by Andy Oliver

November 29, 2021

https://www.brokenfrontier.com/george-wylesol-2120-avery-hill-kickstarter/

P&P Live! Ian Rosenberg & Mike Cavallaro FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK with Laura Wides-Muñoz

Politics and Prose

December 3 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiGS90ebHpk

Friday, December 03, 2021

I wasn't allowed to celebrate Halloween as a kid. Now, I go all out.

I'm making up for all that lost time

(Bianca Xunise for The Washington Post)

Bianca Xunise

October 31, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-wasnt-allowed-to-celebrate-halloween-as-a-kid-now-i-go-all-out/

I gave up a lot of traditions when I moved to America. Here's how I'm reclaiming them.

Celebrating the Korean holiday Chuseok this year helped me appreciate where I'm from and where I am now

(Hyesu Lee for The Washington Post)

Hyesu Lee

November 7, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-gave-up-a-lot-of-traditions-when-i-moved-to-america-heres-how-im-reclaiming-them/

I self-isolate when I'm struggling. But it's when I need friends the most.

Over the years, I've found that spending time with positive friends is critical to my well-being

Pepita Sándwich for The Washington Post)

Pepita Sándwich

November 14, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-self-isolate-when-im-struggling-but-its-when-i-need-friends-the-most/

The pandemic forced me to juggle odd jobs. I'm still learning how to balance them all.

As a recent graduate, I didn't expect to be here, but I'm proud of myself for navigating it

(Lauren Ibañez for The Washington Post)

Lauren Ibañez

November 21, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/the-pandemic-forced-me-to-juggle-odd-jobs-im-still-learning-how-to-balance-them-all/

Teaching others about healthy body image taught me self-love lessons of my own

I'm not finished with my journey, but I can still help others on their own

(Meital Smith)

Saturday, December 04, 2021

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/3/21

P&P Live! Ian Rosenberg & Mike Cavallaro FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK with Laura Wides-Muñoz

P&P Live! Ian Rosenberg & Mike Cavallaro FREE SPEECH HANDBOOK with Laura Wides-Muñoz

Friday, December 03, 2021

Catching up with The Lily's webcomics

I wasn't allowed to celebrate Halloween as a kid. Now, I go all out.

I'm making up for all that lost time

Bianca Xunise

October 31, 2021

I gave up a lot of traditions when I moved to America. Here's how I'm reclaiming them.

Celebrating the Korean holiday Chuseok this year helped me appreciate where I'm from and where I am now

Hyesu Lee

November 7, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-gave-up-a-lot-of-traditions-when-i-moved-to-america-heres-how-im-reclaiming-them/

I self-isolate when I'm struggling. But it's when I need friends the most.

Over the years, I've found that spending time with positive friends is critical to my well-being

Pepita Sándwich

November 14, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/i-self-isolate-when-im-struggling-but-its-when-i-need-friends-the-most/

The pandemic forced me to juggle odd jobs. I'm still learning how to balance them all.

As a recent graduate, I didn't expect to be here, but I'm proud of myself for navigating it

Lauren Ibañez

November 21, 2021

https://www.thelily.com/the-pandemic-forced-me-to-juggle-odd-jobs-im-still-learning-how-to-balance-them-all/

Teaching others about healthy body image taught me self-love lessons of my own

I'm not finished with my journey, but I can still help others on their own

Meital Smith

November 28, 2021 https://www.thelily.com/teaching-others-about-healthy-body-image-taught-me-self-love-lessons-of-my-own/

Phillip Kennedy Johnson's Action Comics

Phillip Kennedy Johnson digs into Superman's 'fight we've been waiting for' in DC's Warworld Saga

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