Saturday, April 08, 2023

Rebecca Wanzo, The Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic Art and Political Belonging, New York: New York University Press, 2020, 256 pp., $89.00 (hardcover), $29.00 (paperback).

Reviewed by
Florence Zivaishe Madenga
International Journal of Communication 17(2023), Book Review 2791–2794

https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/21180/4141

Zines of Rupture: Theorising Migration Studies using Comics by Racialised Migrants and Refugees

Daniella Trimboli

Continuum, 26 Mar 2023

https://doi.org/10.1080/10304312.2023.2182959

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/10304312.2023.2182959

https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/10304312.2023.2182959

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie' Review: This Ain't No Game

By Calum Marsh

A version of this article appears in print on April 7, 2023, Section C, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: They Left the Pizazz in Another Castle.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/05/movies/the-super-mario-bros-movie-review.html

'Super Mario' movie: Eye candy for kids, a head trip for Mom and Dad [in print as More twists than your home plumbing]

Video-game-inspired adventure is a colorful, creative story with more twists and turns than the plumbing under your sink

Review by Pat Padua

Washington Post April 7, 2023 : Weekend 20

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/movies/2023/04/05/the-super-mario-bros-movie-movie-review/

The Super Mario Bros Movie review – wackily eccentric gamer guys fall flat on screen

The second film adaptation of the phenomenally successful video game is a disappointment to rival the first

Peter Bradshaw

4 Apr 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/apr/04/the-super-mario-bros-movie-review-wackily-eccentric-gamer-guys-fall-flat-on-screen

Voicing concerns: are big-name actors ruining animated movies?

The Super Mario Bros Movie's starry cast is the latest in an increasing trend of picking the wrong kind of voice actors

Charles Bramesco

Thu 6 Apr 2023 https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/apr/06/super-mario-bros-movie-voice-actors-animation

Gipson, Grace D. 2023. "Now It's My Time! Black Girls Finding Space and Place in Comic Books" Arts 12, no. 2: 66. https://doi.org/10.3390/arts12020066

https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0752/12/2/66

https://mdpi-res.com/d_attachment/arts/arts-12-00066/article_deploy/arts-12-00066.pdf?version=1679994761

How political cartoons are tackling Trump's indictment

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post March 31 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2023/03/31/cartoons-trump-indictment/

An appeal for help.

Joshua W. Cotter

Instagram April 5 2023

https://www.instagram.com/p/CqqMe5sLBdS/

Modeling good behavior for your kids is harder than you think

Perspective by Diana Schoenbrun

April 2, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/02/comic-children-parents-modeling-behavior/

Friday, April 07, 2023

Modeling good behavior for your kids is harder than you think

Perspective by Diana Schoenbrun

April 2, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/02/comic-children-parents-modeling-behavior/

How political cartoons are tackling Trump's indictment

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post March 31 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2023/03/31/cartoons-trump-indictment/

The Post reviews a new ‘Super Mario’ movie

'Super Mario' movie: Eye candy for kids, a head trip for Mom and Dad [in print as More twists than your home plumbing]

Video-game-inspired adventure is a colorful, creative story with more twists and turns than the plumbing under your sink

Review by Pat Padua

Washington Post April 7, 2023 : Weekend 20

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/movies/2023/04/05/the-super-mario-bros-movie-movie-review/

Mike Wilbur retires at Diamond

He was always a friendly face when we got a specialty tour of the Geppi Museum.

DIG, Gemstone Dir. of Operations Mike Wilbur Retires

Scoop April 7 2023

https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1012?ArticleID=267703

Thursday, April 06, 2023

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/6/2023

Tilting at Windmills #295: Looking at NPD BookScan 2022

Sales were up, but growth slowed

04/05/2023

By Brian Hibbs

https://www.comicsbeat.com/npd-bookscan-2022-graphic-novel-sales/

A Syndicated Newspaper Comic Strip First? [lesbian marriage]

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/05/a-syndicated-newspaper-comic-strip-first/

ARKANSAS A-Z: Henry Jackson Lewis was first Black political cartoonist

— Marvin D. Jeter / Encyclopedia of Arkansas

Arkansas Online April 2, 2023

https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/apr/02/henry-jackson-lewis-was-first-black-political/

Cartoonist Jimmy Swinnerton found new life in Palm Springs

Tracy Conrad

Desert Sun

https://www.desertsun.com/story/life/history/2023/04/02/cartoonist-jimmy-swinnerton-palm-springs-history/70070239007/

Dan DiDio On The Creation Of Jamie Reyes, Blue Beetle
Jaime Reyes, the new Blue Beetle who has an upcoming film made about him, is credited as being created by Keith Giffen, John Rogers, and Cully Hamner.
by Rich Johnston 05 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dan-didio-on-the-creation-of-jamie-reyes-blue-beetle/

Diamond Makes First Comic Shop Shipping Charge Reductions This Week

05 Apr 2023

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-makes-first-comic-shop-shipping-charge-reductions-this-week/

MANGA REVIEW: Shigeru Mizuki's KITARO comics are a timeless, influential achievement

Mizuki's classic '60s manga gets a gorgeous new addition that brings into focus both the quality and influence of these comics.

Zack Quaintance

04/06/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/manga-review-shigeru-mizukis-kitaro-comics-are-a-timeless-influential-achievement/

INTERVIEW: Waid & Mora talk SHAZAM! and the evolution of their partnership

The new miniseries from the WORLD'S FINEST creative team launches next month.

Joe Grunenwald

04/06/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/shazam-mark-waid-dan-mora-interview/

Moana: Another Disney remake but is it too soon?

By Paul Glynn

Entertainment reporter

BBC March 5 2023

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65171981

The Ruins of Space Battleship Yamato: An Essay on Matsumoto Leiji and War

Natsume Fusanosuke | April 6, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/the-ruins-of-space-battleship-yamato-an-essay-on-matsumoto-leiji-and-war/

Disney Promotes Asad Ayaz to First-Ever Chief Brand Officer

Pamela McClintock

The executive will also stay on as president of marketing for Walt Disney Studios, overseeing all campaigns for feature films and Disney+ series.

April 6, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-asad-ayaz-chief-brand-officer-1235368453/

LEONARD STARR'S OLDER BROTHER [On Stage]

David Apatoff

Illustration Art April 03, 2023

https://illustrationart.blogspot.com/2023/04/leonard-starrs-older-brother.html

Ethan Sacks and his daughter Naomi tell a personal tale of mental health and healing in A Haunted Girl

By George Marston

Newsarama March 4 2023

https://www.gamesradar.com/ethan-sacks-and-his-daughter-naomi-tell-a-personal-tale-of-mental-health-and-healing-in-a-haunted-girl/

Comic Barcelona-hosted Carlos Pacheco tribute raises over $3500 for Spanish ALS Charity

A popup exhibition and auction of original work by fourteen artists in memory of Carlos Pacheco took place at Comic Barcelona last weekend

Dean Simons

04/06/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/comic-barcelona-hosted-carlos-pacheco-tribute-raises-over-3500-for-spanish-als-charity/

Random House Partners with Hasbro on 'Kiya'

By Karen Raugust

Apr 06, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/91928-random-house-partners-with-hasbro-on-kiya.html

Just Announced: 'Heartstopper Vol. 6' by Alice Oseman

By Iyana Jones

Apr 06, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/91935-just-announced-heartstopper-vol-6-by-alice-oseman.html

Pop Culture of My Life: Sandra Boynton on Ted Lasso, Eloise, and her new book Woo Hoo! You're Doing Great!

The legendary children's author takes EW's questionnaire and tells us about her favorite TV, movies, and books.

By Lauren Morgan April 04, 2023

https://ew.com/books/sandra-boynton-pop-culture-of-my-life/

Apatoff on On Stage

LEONARD STARR'S OLDER BROTHER [On Stage]

David Apatoff

Illustration Art April 03, 2023

https://illustrationart.blogspot.com/2023/04/leonard-starrs-older-brother.html

Grifters Never Waste a Good Photo Op by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/5/2023

Obon [animation]

By André Hörmann and Anna Samo

April 4, 2023

https://www.nytimes.com/video/opinion/100000008818109/obon.html

Akiko Takakura survived the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. This is her story, in her voice.

ABRAMS COMICARTS TO GO FROM IMPRINT TO DIVISION, ADD MANGA & INTERNATIONAL TITLES

Plus New MarvelArts Titles, Graphic Adaptations Announced for Fall 2024

Brigid Alverson on April 4, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53774/abrams-comicarts-go-imprint-division-add-manga-international-titles

TOP 20 GRAPHIC NOVELS - MARCH 2023

Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data

ICv2 April 4, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/53773/top-20-graphic-novels-march-2023

SHOP TALK: CANADIAN POLICE NAB SUSPECT, RETRIEVE LOOT IN STRING OF BURGLARIES

Also: Accused Comics Thief Ray Buffer Denied Diversion Program After Retailer's Objection

Brigid Alverson on April 4, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53771/shop-talk-canadian-police-nab-suspect-retrieve-loot-string-burglaries

Oni Press Drops Live-Action Trailer for New Horror Comic, Lamentation

Oni has just unveiled a live-action teaser trailer for Cullen Bunn & Arjuna Susini's Lamentation series, directed by Brockton McKinney.

by Rich Johnston , 04 Apr 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/oni-press-drops-live-action-trailer-for-new-horror-comic-lamentation/

Napa Valley biz buzz: Zeppelin Comics to host soft opening April 8 in Napa

Napa Valley REGISTER Apr 4, 2023
https://napavalleyregister.com/business/napa-valley-biz-buzz-zeppelin-comics-to-host-soft-opening-april-8-in-napa/article_c6e5f192-d316-11ed-a3a9-ffbc3c805f7c.html

Photos: Remembering Stan Lee, 1922-2018

Napa Valley REGISTER Apr 4, 2023
https://napavalleyregister.com/business/napa-valley-biz-buzz-zeppelin-comics-to-host-soft-opening-april-8-in-napa/article_c6e5f192-d316-11ed-a3a9-ffbc3c805f7c.html

'People need heroes': Pensacola's comic shops have fostered fans, inclusivity for decades

Kamal Morgan

Pensacola News Journal March 23 2023

https://www.pnj.com/story/entertainment/people/2023/03/23/pensacola-comic-book-shops-offer-community-identity-escape/69948678007/

Unique shop opens in Chesterfield selling comics, retro games and trading cards [England].

By Josh Marsh - Chesterfield News 16 March 2023

https://www.chesterfield.co.uk/2023/03/unique-shop-opens-in-chesterfield-selling-comics-retro-games-and-trading-cards/

Actor Ray Buffer rejected from diversion program tied to comic book theft case

David Propper

March 30, 2023

https://nypost.com/2023/03/30/actor-ray-buffer-rejected-for-diversion-over-theft-case/

Suspects attempt to sell $4,000 worth of stolen Marvel comic books, action figures

by: Ciara Lankford

Mar 24, 2023

https://www.wspa.com/news/suspects-attempt-to-sell-4000-worth-of-stolen-marvel-comic-books-action-figures/

"Project Umbreon" Leads to Arrest of Male Responsible for Collectible Store Break-Ins

Halton Regional Police Service March 03, 2023

https://www.haltonpolice.ca/en/news/project-umbreon-leads-to-arrest-of-male-responsible-for-collectible-store-break-ins.aspx

Marshall's 'The Shop' provides a safe community meeting place, more than just comic store

by John Wellbeloved, WLOS photojournalist

Sat, March 11th 2023

https://wlos.com/news/local/downtown-marshall-main-street-comics-the-shop-safe-community-meeting-place-more-than-comics-kids-passion-dungeons-dragons-board-games

'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Star Seth Rogen on His Big Year of Animation and How 'Lion King' Influenced the 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Process

The voice behind Donkey Kong explains why he chose to sound like himself in the video game feature.

Brian Davids

April 4, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/super-mario-bros-movie-seth-rogen-donkey-kong-1235366432/

John Oliver Tests Disney's Lawyers By Staking Claim On Mickey Mouse Ahead Of 'Steamboat Willie' Version Entering Public Domain

Armando Tinoco

April 2, 2023
https://deadline.com/2023/04/john-oliver-tests-disney-lawyers-staking-claim-mickey-mouse-steamboat-willie-version-entering-public-domain-1235316046/

Abrams ComicArts to Become New Division of Abrams

By Sophia Stewart

Apr 05, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91921-abrams-comicarts-to-become-new-division-of-abrams.html

MoCCA 2023 Draws Huge Crowd

By Meg Lemke

Apr 05, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91919-mocca-2023-draws-a-crowd.html

INTERVIEW: Mark Russell discusses the emotional resonance of SECOND COMING: TRINITY

The latest installment of the critically-acclaimed AHOY Comics series debuts in stores today.

Joe Grunenwald

04/05/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/mark-russell-second-coming-trinity-interview/

Ike Perlmutter: I don't care about making money, just SAVING money

Heidi MacDonald

04/05/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/ike-perlmutter-interview-i-dont-care-about-making-money-just-saving-money/

Ike Perlmutter: Disney Fired Me From Marvel, I Wasn't Laid Off

By Robbie Whelan

Wall Street Journal April 5, 2023

https://www.wsj.com/articles/disney-marvel-perlmutter-laid-off-fired-16821248

Statement by Walt Disney Co.'s Largest Individual Shareholder Ike Perlmutter on Ending His Working Relationship with Company

BUSINESS WIRE)- April 05, 2023

https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230405005782/en/

Winners and nominees of the Comic Barcelona Awards 2023; Trini Tinturé received the Grand Prize career achievement award at the 41st edition of Comic Barcelona,

Dean Simons

04/05/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/winners-and-nominees-of-the-comic-barcelona-awards-2023/

Kate Beaton's graphic memoir Ducks, about the oilsands, wins Canada Reads

The Canadian Press

March 30, 2023

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/article-kate-beatons-graphic-memoir-ducks-about-the-oilsands-wins-canada-reads/

Five non-fiction graphic books on lives in dangerous locations

Cartoonists as correspondents may offer up especially powerful stories

Mar 31st 2023

https://www.economist.com/the-economist-reads/2023/03/31/five-non-fiction-graphic-books-on-lives-in-dangerous-locations

Reconnecting with the landmark comic strip Where I'm Coming From

Cartoonist Barbara Brandon-Croft reflects on her impact as the first Black woman to be syndicated in the mainstream press.

Christine Pasalo Norland

March 30, 2023

https://www.thepopverse.com/barbara-brandon-croft-interview-where-im-coming-from

Mile High Comics

Zach Rabiroff | April 5, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/mile-high-comics/

Did Lichtenstein create art or copy it? A new film stokes the controversy.

"It's theft," says one 96-year-old comic-book artist who feels the famous pop-art icon unfairly appropriated his work. "It would be nice to be recognized."

By Michael Cavna

April 5 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2023/04/05/roy-lichtenstein-documentary/

Slightly-Less-Super Heroes

By Triana Muñoz

April 4, 2023

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/slightly-less-super-heroes

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 559: Stargazing for March 2023 [ 'Impossible People: A Completely Average Recovery Story' by Julia Wertz, and 'Esther's Notebooks' by French cartoonist Riad Sattouf]

Calvin Reid and Meg Lemke

on 03/20/2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1250

Batman Falls to Earth: PW Talks with Chip Zdarsky

By Brian Heater

Apr 05, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/91911-batman-falls-to-earth-pw-talks-with-chip-zdarsky.html

Marvel Comics in the 1970s: The World Inside Your Head

Eliot Borenstein. Cornell Univ,

https://www.publishersweekly.com/9781501769368

LJ Talks with K. Wroten, Artist and Author of 'Eden II'

by Tom Batten

Apr 05, 2023

https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Interview-with-Graphic-Novelist-K-Wroten

Ideas Illustrated | Graphic Novel Trends and Titles To Know

by Tom Batten

Apr 05, 2023

https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/Ideas-Illustrated-Graphic-Novel-Trends-and-Titles-To-Know

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Cavna on the ongoing Lichtenstein comic book controversy

Did Lichtenstein create art or copy it? A new film stokes the controversy.

"It's theft," says one 96-year-old comic-book artist who feels the famous pop-art icon unfairly appropriated his work. "It would be nice to be recognized."

By Michael Cavna

April 5 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2023/04/05/roy-lichtenstein-documentary/

Saturday, April 08, 2023

That darn Mark Trail, Marvel's movie madness, and Jerry Craft book bans

Jerry Craft drew a positive Black story. Then the calls for a ban began.

The celebrated author of "New Kid," a graphic novel aimed at young readers, was caught off guard when his books started showing up on lists of inappropriate material.

How will Marvel Studios bounce back from its wave of bad news? [in print as Marvel Studios is down but far from out]

Conflicting accounts of the monarch butterflies [Mark Trail letter]

Sue Otwell, Silver Spring

Washington Post April 8 2023: A15
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/07/birds-dc-region-monarchs-trappers-vietnam/

NPR and WaPo on Super Mario Bros.

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie': It's-a meh!

Pop Culture Happy Hour April 7, 2023

Princess Peach powers up from distressed damsel to wartime general [in print as Princess Peach has powered up from damsel in distress to wartime general]

The new Mario movie features an empowered Peach, but that's been mostly true of the series since 1988

Sarah Boxer reviews kids comics for the NYT

Graphic Novel Riffs on Literary Classics

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/7/2023

Friday, April 07, 2023

The Lily's latest comic strip

Modeling good behavior for your kids is harder than you think

Cavna on Trump cartoons

How political cartoons are tackling Trump's indictment

The Post reviews a new ‘Super Mario’ movie

'Super Mario' movie: Eye candy for kids, a head trip for Mom and Dad [in print as More twists than your home plumbing]

Video-game-inspired adventure is a colorful, creative story with more twists and turns than the plumbing under your sink

Mike Wilbur retires at Diamond

Thursday, April 06, 2023

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/6/2023

Apatoff on On Stage

LEONARD STARR'S OLDER BROTHER [On Stage]

Grifters Never Waste a Good Photo Op by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/5/2023

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Cavna on the ongoing Lichtenstein comic book controversy

Did Lichtenstein create art or copy it? A new film stokes the controversy.

"It's theft," says one 96-year-old comic-book artist who feels the famous pop-art icon unfairly appropriated his work. "It would be nice to be recognized."

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Saturday, April 08, 2023

Jerry Craft drew a positive Black story. Then the calls for a ban began.

The celebrated author of "New Kid," a graphic novel aimed at young readers, was caught off guard when his books started showing up on lists of inappropriate material.

How will Marvel Studios bounce back from its wave of bad news? [in print as Marvel Studios is down but far from out]

Conflicting accounts of the monarch butterflies [Mark Trail letter] Sue Otwell, Silver Spring Washington Post April 8 2023: A15online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/07/birds-dc-region-monarchs-trappers-vietnam/

'The Super Mario Bros. Movie': It's-a meh!

Pop Culture Happy Hour April 7, 2023

Princess Peach powers up from distressed damsel to wartime general [in print as Princess Peach has powered up from damsel in distress to wartime general]

The new Mario movie features an empowered Peach, but that's been mostly true of the series since 1988

Graphic Novel Riffs on Literary Classics

Friday, April 07, 2023

Modeling good behavior for your kids is harder than you think

How political cartoons are tackling Trump's indictment

'Super Mario' movie: Eye candy for kids, a head trip for Mom and Dad [in print as More twists than your home plumbing]

Video-game-inspired adventure is a colorful, creative story with more twists and turns than the plumbing under your sink

Thursday, April 06, 2023

LEONARD STARR'S OLDER BROTHER [On Stage]

Wednesday, April 05, 2023

Did Lichtenstein create art or copy it? A new film stokes the controversy.

"It's theft," says one 96-year-old comic-book artist who feels the famous pop-art icon unfairly appropriated his work. "It would be nice to be recognized."

Conflicting accounts of the monarch butterflies [Mark Trail letter]

Sue Otwell, Silver Spring

Washington Post April 8 2023: A15
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/07/birds-dc-region-monarchs-trappers-vietnam/