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Friday, February 10, 2023
Saturday: Meet Artist Jose Villarrubia at Beyond Comics - Absolute Swamp Thing
Glen Weldon on the upcoming MCU
Turn and Face the Strange Ph-ph-phases [MCU]
by Glen Weldon
Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter February 10 2023
Esther Kim, formerly of Fantom, then Boom is now at...
Humanoids! according to Publishers Weekly
"Esther Kim, formerly marketing manager at BOOM! Studios, has joined Humanoids as director of marketing."
The Beat has a bit more:
Comings and Goings: Kim, Atchison and Lucido at Humanoids
Holly Aitchison and Esther Kim have joined the company while Amanda Lucido has been promoted
Joe Grunenwald
02/10/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-kim-atchison-and-lucido-at-humanoids/
Book Review: Beaky Barnes: Egg on the Loose by David Ezra Stein
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Beaky
Barnes: Egg on the Loose (Penguin Workshop, $18.99) is a delightful romp.
David Ezra Stein has channeled the energy of early Saturday morning cartoons
into a graphic novel for younger readers. Reading it reminded me of watching a
Pink Panther cartoon, where nothing quite made sense, but the hijinks were top
notch.
I have to
imagine that was the tone Stein was going for when he started the book with a
cast of characters and then uses them in an advertisements section (don’t worry – unless
you’re the sort of person who goes in for wild infomercials, you’re not likely
to want to buy his glow-in-the-dark sunglasses model).
The story
itself starts with Inspector Cobb, the town health and safety inspector,
attempting to eat an fried egg sandwich and losing the egg from it. Naturally, he goes to a nearby
café to get a new egg, where he threatens the owner with an inspection if an
egg is not procured. This is where we meet Beaky, a giant chicken. She’s the
tallest of the main characters, but she produces normal-sized eggs. This is
never explained, but sometimes you don’t need explanations. Beaky Barnes
takes too many detours to coherently describe the plot. A goldfish goes off to
college and it somehow gets weirder, but it never loses its sense of joy or
adventure. It can be easy for a book this wacky to lose sight of what actually
matters – fun. Stein creates humorous, absurd scenarios and asks the reader to
laugh along without taking anything too seriously.
Some pros include:
· -The art style. This is a deceptively simple
book. It has a small color palette, and backgrounds are often left vague or are
entirely non-existent, but each page balances itself well. It is always
visually interesting and only rarely overwhelming.
· -Subtle jokes. Like many Saturday morning
cartoons, there are some jokes tossed in just for the adults reading along.
· -Remember those ads I mentioned? They end up
being (semi-)plot relevant. It’s not just fun, it also matters later on!
· -While I had fun reading this, 114 pages was close
to being too long for me. For an actual child it would probably be a good
amount of story and humor.
· -May lead to egg confusion for some children.
Parents may need to explain that most grocery store eggs are not fertilized.
· -The name Beaky Barnes is similar to a certain
Marvel character and his sister. My search results were confused while
checking on some details for this review. Not an actual problem for the story,
but check your autocorrect when ordering.
Claire Rhode, a former children's book seller, is now studying to be a children's book librarian.
Thursday, February 09, 2023
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/9/23
Chris Browne – RIP
Daily Cartoonist February 8 2023
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/02/08/chris-browne-rip/
Is That Alan Moore In Neil Gaiman & Mark Buckingham's Miracleman?
In Miracleman: The Silver Age, we meet Tom Caxton, the first superhero, now living as a hermit, with a big beard and long hair...
08 Feb 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/is-that-alan-moore-in-neil-gaiman-mark-buckinghams-miracleman/
R.I.P. LEE MODER, Longtime DC Artist, Co-Creator of Stargirl
Brigid Alverson on February 8, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53274/r-i-p-lee-moder
Episode 525 – Paul B Rainey [UK]
February 7, 2023 by Gil Roth
Virtual Memories Show 525:
Paul B. Rainey
http://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-525-paul-b-rainey
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_525_-_Paul_B_Rainey.mp3
In 'Why Don't You Love Me?,' Heartache and Redemption
Paul B. Rainey's new graphic novel packs an unexpected punch.
TheTyee.ca February 8 2023
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/02/08/Paul-B-Rainey-New-Graphic-Novel/
Getting creative with Lynda Barry
Wisconsin Public Radio February 6, 2023,
https://www.wpr.org/getting-creative-lynda-barry
https://mp3.wpr.org/download.php?f=ctm230206l2.mp3
Tom Gauld
Brian Heater
RiYL 565; February 03, 2023
https://riyl.podcastpage.io/episode/episode-565-tom-gauld
https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/628eacd04a4aec0013fcdb67/e/63dd229267c31f00117f609c/media.mp3
'Toy Story,' 'Frozen' and 'Zootopia' Sequels in the Works, Says Bob Iger
"We are leaning into our unrivaled brands," said the executive.
Aaron Couch
February 8, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/toy-story-frozen-zootopia-sequels-disney-1235320950/
Nelson Peltz Abandons Disney Proxy Fight, as Bob Iger Says "Everything Is on the Table" for Hulu
The Disney CEO also discussed succession and cost cutting on CNBC.
Alex Weprin
February 9, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bob-iger-interview-cnbc-1235321334/
Bob Iger Outlines New Disney Org Structure, With 7,000 Job Cuts Planned
The film, TV and streaming businesses will fall into Disney Entertainment, led by Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, with ESPN forming its own division in the company.
Alex Weprin
February 8, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-restructuring-dmed-iger-layoffs-1235319661/
Bob Iger's Cost-Cutting, Restructuring Plan for Disney Wins Over Wall Street
Multiple analysts raised their stock price targets for the Mouse House as the company traded higher on Feb. 9 after disclosing its first earnings report since Iger's return.
Georg Szalai
February 9, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walt-disney-stock-analyst-price-target-1235321244/
Sales Chart: Silver Sprocket Top 200 Indie Bestsellers of 2022
By Avi Ehrlich
02/09/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/sales-chart-silver-sprocket-top-200-indie-bestsellers-of-2022/
INTERVIEW: The cast & crew of MARVEL'S MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR discuss the importance of representation and more!
The highly anticipated animated series premieres this Friday on Disney Channel!
02/09/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cast-crew-of-marvels-moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur/
Chris Browne, long time cartoonist of Hägar the Horrible, has died
The son of original series creator Dik Browne, Chris continued the series for thirty years
Dean Simons
02/09/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/chris-browne-long-time-cartoonist-of-hagar-the-horrible-has-died/
Tobin, Suzanne. 2001-2003.
Meet the Comics [incomplete comic strip chat archives]
Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/style/comics.htm
How the Other Half Laughs: The Comic Sensibility in American Culture, 1895-1920 [comic strip history].
By Jean Lee Cole
University Press of Mississippi 2020
WandaVision Director Reveals His Thoughts on Scarlet Witch's Portrayal in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness
By Adam Barnhardt - February 7, 2023
The Flash Season 9 Episode 1: Barry, Iris, the Time Loop, and More!
By Lacy Baugher | February 8, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-flash-season-9-episode-1-barry-iris-time-loop/
David Sutherland obituary
Steve Holland
Mon 6 Feb 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/feb/06/david-sutherland-obituary
New Middle Grade Series to Expand InvestiGators World
By Sally Lodge
Feb 09, 2023
A New Marvel Hero Battles Supervillains and Teen Angst
In the animated series "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," the superhero exploits are based in relatable teenage emotions and concerns.
By Leigh-Ann Jackson
A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 9, 2023, Section C, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: A New Hero Faces Two Formidable Foes.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/arts/television/marvels-moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur.html
Maus: How To Design A Comic Book Page
Evan Puschak
Nerdwriter1
Nov 22, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dQEfL2BfUM
How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?
Our critic recommends a cartoon about a peppy pony, a thoughtful new comedy special and a brutal Korean competition series.
By Margaret Lyons
Feb. 9, 2023,
the Watching newsletter,
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/arts/television/marc-maron-special-hbo-pinecone-pony.html
All-Star Superman - the beloved story inspiring Superman: Legacy
By George Marston
Newsarama February 7 2023
https://www.gamesradar.com/all-star-superman-the-beloved-story-inspiring-superman-legacy/
Jason Inman Talks Super Best Friend
Word balloon
February 8 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiXaCgc9rM0
Amazon announces WYTCHES animated series
Creators Scott Snyder and Jock will serve as executive producers on the show, with a planned release window of 2024
Cy Beltran
02/09/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/amazon-announces-wytches-animated-series/
The children's show 'Bluey' is a balm for stressed, child-free adults [in print as 'Bluey' has a grip on grown-ups]
Joe Brumm, the show's creator, isn't surprised it's resonating with adults who find the show on TikTok. 'A story is a story,' he says.
By Abby Ohlheiser
Washington Post February 9, 2023 : C1, 8
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/02/08/bluey-adult-fandom-tiktok/
Worlds collide in the trailer for the JUSTICE LEAGUE x RWBY crossover animated film
The heroes of DC's Justice League and Rooster Teeth Animation's RWBY join forces this April!
Taimur Dar
02/09/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/justice-league-x-rwby-trailer-release-details/
Dialogue Balloons: Consumption and Transformation [Jason Novak, Nikita Petrov, sophie yanow, Todd Webb]
Jason Novak | February 9, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/dialogue-balloons/
The Post watches Bluey
The children's show 'Bluey' is a balm for stressed, child-free adults [in print as 'Bluey' has a grip on grown-ups]
Joe Brumm, the show's creator, isn't surprised it's resonating with adults who find the show on TikTok. 'A story is a story,' he says.
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