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Thursday, May 04, 2023
Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 6th - Beyond Comics
Wednesday, May 03, 2023
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/3/2023
Sandy Kossin – RIP
D. D. Degg
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/03/sandy-kossin-rip/
33 Comic Stores Doing Something Special On Free Comic Book Day
This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. Thousands of comic shops, will be giving away free comic books, here are 33 doing a little bit more.
2 May 2023 by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/33-comic-stores-doing-something-special-on-free-comic-book-day/
How will the WGA strike affect the comics industry?
Heidi MacDonald
05/03/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-industry-wga-strike-2023/
Joel Pett Wins 2023 RFK Cartoon Award
D. D. Degg
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/03/joel-pett-wins-2023-rfk-cartoon-award/
ICV2 KIDS WEEK INTERVIEW: JEREMY WHITLEY
On 'School for Extraterrestrial Girls,' that 'Princeless' FCBD Comic, and More
Brigid Alverson on May 2, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53996/icv2-kids-week-interview-jeremy-whitley
'Sweet Tooth' Renewed for Third and Final Season at Netflix
Production on the last season of the Warner Bros. TV series based on the DC Comics title has already been completed.
Lesley Goldberg
May 3, 2023
Golden Apple Comics
Zach Rabiroff | May 3, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/golden-apple-comics/
'Spider-Man': THR's 2002 Review
On May 3, 2002, Sony launched Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' into theaters to kick off summer movie season.
— Kirk Honeycutt, originally published on April 19, 2002. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/spider-man-2002-movie-review-999878/
IDW announces new executive structure, adds Frankel as CDO
IDW's new direction and promotions are announced
Heidi MacDonald
05/03/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-announces-new-executive-structure-adds-frankel-as-cdo/
Comic Shop Owner, Art Restorer Sentenced to 3 Years Over Jan 6th Riots
Comic Store Owner & Art Restorer Robert Wayne Dennis has been Jailed For 3 Years over January 6th 2021 Riots at the Capitol.
by Rich Johnston
01 May 2023
Garland comic book artist gets 3 years for assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Robert Wayne Dennis, 63, a police officer's son, was found guilty of six counts by a Washington, D.C., judge at his January bench trial.
By Kevin Krause
Apr 14, 2023
"We Have No Choice": Disney and Florida Are Now Locked in a High-Stakes Legal Fight
Disney will likely move to stay the new special district board's suit, filed in state court, until resolution of its case. The judge assigned to the case has ruled against DeSantis in a similar First Amendment case.
Winston Cho
May 2, 2023
Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff Talk 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Emotions and the Case of the Missing Chris Pratt Doll
Brian Davids
May 2, 2023
An introduction to Guardians Of The Galaxy's Adam Warlock, Marvel's best comic book character
James Gunn has brought a lot of weird comic book characters to the MCU, but this one may be the weirdest and most comic book-y
Sam Barsanti
AV Club May 2 2023
https://www.avclub.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-adam-warlock-details-1850380134
Chris Pratt and James Gunn Talk 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Signature Oner, the MCU's First F-bomb and Star-Lord's Most Emotional Scene
Brian Davids
May 1, 2023
Jim Lee Re-Ups at DC, Promoted to President
The artist-turned-executive will lead the iconic comic book publishing company that is part of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Borys Kit
May 3, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jim-lee-named-president-dc-1235479090/
Jim Lee adds "President" to his list of DC titles
In addition to serving as President, Lee will continue on as DC's Publisher and Chief Creative Officer.
Joe Grunenwald
05/03/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/jim-lee-named-president-of-dc/
ComicsKY: Rickey Sheppard RIP
By Matthew Gore
May 03, 2023
https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2023/05/comicsky-rickey-sheppard-rip.html
The US Book Show is having its first Graphic Novel Day – and here's how to attend for FREE!
Roz Chast, Chuck D, Jeff Smith and Tillie Walden are among the featured speakers
Heidi MacDonald
05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/attend-us-book-show-graphic-novel-day-for-free/
A Legendary Ship Gets an All-Star Crew in Christopher Cantwell's Star Trek: Defiant
By Dave Richards
Apr 26, 2023
https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-defiant-christopher-cantwell-interview/
Phillip Kennedy Johnson Prepares John Stewart for a New Adventure in Green Lantern
By Gregg Katzman
CBR May 1 2023
https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-john-stewart-phillip-kennedy-johnson-interview/
20 Essential Queer Comics from the Past Five Years
By MariNaomi
Apr 28, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 05/01/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: 20 Essential Queer Comics from the Past Five Years
Sketch the Noise: PW Talks with Chuck D
By DW McKinney
Apr 28, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 05/01/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Sketch the Noise
Unafraid: Zumrat Dawut's Escape from China
By Beatrice Viri
May 03, 2023
Sammy Harkham Works As If Already Dead
Martin Dolan May 3, 2023
https://themillions.com/2023/05/sammy-harkham-works-as-if-already-dead.html
Knight Terrors: DC's lead writer Joshua Williamson dives into the superhero horror event of the summer
Interview by Sam Stone
Popverse May 2, 2023
https://www.thepopverse.com/knight-terrors-dc-joshua-williamson-free-comic-book-day-2023
Joshua Williamson Unpacks the Horrors of DC's Knight Terrors for Free Comic Book Day
By Sergio Pereira
CBR May 2 2023
https://www.cbr.com/knight-terrors-fcbd-joshua-williamson-interview/
PW Comics World: More To Come
More to Come 564: Manga Is Still Booming
Calvin Reid, Heidi "The Beat" MacDonald, and Kate Fitzsimons
on 05/01/2023
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1255
Robert Kirkman & Todd McFarlane
Dynamic Duos May 3 2023
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robert-kirkman-todd-mcfarlane/id1684555379?i=1000611589512
Spot the Dog [George Booth]
Nat Gertler
The AAUGH Blog May 2, 2023
https://aaugh.com/wordpress/2023/05/spot-the-dog/
May 20: Robin Ha at Arlington's Central Library
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Join us for an Arlington Reads conversation, Q&A and book signing with Gene Luen Yang spanning his graphic novel career, from "American Born Chinese"—soon to be a Disney+ series—to his latest, "Dragon Hoops." |
Phillip Kennedy Johnson interviewed on Green Lantern
Phillip Kennedy Johnson Prepares John Stewart for a New Adventure in Green Lantern
May 7: Gareth Hinds at in Takoma
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ComicsKY: Rickey Sheppard RIP
By Matthew Gore
Published as a public service for Team Comics.
Comics-affiliated Texan jailed for January 6th
Britain's Rich Johnston caught the story -
Comic Shop Owner, Art Restorer Sentenced to 3 Years Over Jan 6th Riots
Comic Store Owner & Art Restorer Robert Wayne Dennis has been Jailed For 3 Years over January 6th 2021 Riots at the Capitol.
by Rich Johnston
01 May 2023
Garland comic book artist gets 3 years for assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot
Robert Wayne Dennis, 63, a police officer's son, was found guilty of six counts by a Washington, D.C., judge at his January bench trial.
By Kevin Krause
Apr 14, 2023
Joel Pett wins RFK cartoon award for 2023
The online-only award ceremony is here. Pett is around minute 20.
Here's D. D. Degg's coverage - https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/03/joel-pett-wins-2023-rfk-cartoon-award/
I was a judge for this again this year.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/2/2023
'Trino,' iconic Mexican cartoonist, opens exhibit at San Diego's Comic-Con Museum
by: Salvador Rivera
Posted: Apr 25, 2023 / 04:35 PM PDT
Updated: Apr 26, 2023 / 02:04 PM PDT
INTERVIEW: Steve Pugh talks PEACEMAKER, working with industry's funniest writers
05/02/2023
Alex Segura talks comic book Easter Eggs in new YA novel, ARAÑA/SPIDER-MAN 2099: DARK TOMORROW
Check out the Official Palmarès from Comicon Napoli 2023 [Italy]
05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/check-out-the-official-palmares-from-comicon-napoli-2023/
GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: TURTLE BREAD is a cozy read for Mental Health Awareness Month
Penned by Kim-Joy, of Great British Bake-Off fame.
Valiant Entertainment pacts with Blackstone and Green Ronin for licensed content
INTERVIEW: Exploring the SPIRIT WORLD with Wong, Haining, & Cheng
"You might encounter a centuries-dead, hanfu-wearing spirit with a skateboard and sleek over-ear headphones."
05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/spirit-world-interview-alyssa-wong-haining-sebastian-cheng-dc-comics/
Arabelle Liepold to take over as Executive Director at Society of Illustrators
05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/arabelle-liepold-anelle-miller-society-of-illustrators/
Kodansha launches digital comics store powered by InkyPen
Free manga when you sign up
05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/kodansha-launches-digital-comics-store-powered-by-inkypen/
'Artists have a place' says 'B.C.' cartoonist Mastroianni
By DAMIAN DOMINGUEZ
Greenwood, SC Index-Journal May 1, 2023
Biking and Philosophy [Gary Sullivan and Eleanor Davis interviews]
Jason Novak | May 2, 2023
Anne Garner G'24 Curates Virtual Special Collections Exhibit on Comics
Caspersen School of Graduate Studies PhD student learns tech skills and explores graphic storytelling
Between the Lines: Graphic Narratives from Drew's Chesler Collection
Anne Garner
Drew University Library Special Collections 2023-
https://omeka.drew.edu/exhibits/show/between-the-lines--graphic-nar/lines-1
Let's Get Metal! ["The Rock Gods of Jackson, Tennessee."]
By Cliff Cumber Special to The Frederick. News-Post
Apr 18, 2023
'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Crosses the $1 Billion Mark
A version of this article appears in print on May 2, 2023, Section B, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Reaches $1 Billion at the Box Office
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/business/media/super-mario-bros-movie.html
Disney Sued by Florida for Control of Theme Park's Expansion
A board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims the company cut a "back room deal" to control development at Walt Disney World.
May 2, 2023,
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/walt-disney-world-ron-desantis.html
Four Questions for Ariel Aberg-Riger
By Sarah J. Robbins
May 02, 2023
How Iron Man launched the MCU and remade Hollywood
15 years ago this month, long before Marvel became the behemoth it is today, a few passionate people brought an unconventional superhero to the big screen
Bryan Reesman
AV Club May 1 2023
https://www.avclub.com/iron-man-15th-anniversary-retrospective-1850393261
Ben Affleck Explains His Cancelled Batman Movie's Villain Plan
By Savannah Sanders
https://thedirect.com/article/ben-affleck-batman-movie-villain-strategy
May 01, 2023
Author Jason Reynolds on book bans, racism and Spiderman
A Martinez
NPR's Morning Edition May 2, 2023
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173201545/author-jason-reynolds-on-book-bans-racism-and-spiderman
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1173201545
Harmsworth's Comic Paper Rivals by Alan Clark
Steve Holland
Bear Alley April 30, 2023
https://bearalley.blogspot.com/2023/04/harmsworths-comic-paper-rivals-by-alan.html
Harmsworth's Comic Paper Rivals by Alan Clark
Alan Clark [no ISBN], (April) 2023, 314pp.
Interview: Spycraft Meets Spellcraft in 'The North Valley Grimoire'
Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Apr 25, 2023
A Talk With Editorial Cartoonists Jen Sorensen and Angelo Lopez
Angelo Lopez
Apr 29, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-PDrCb3X8A
Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews Blake Northcott
Interview: Spycraft Meets Spellcraft in 'The North Valley Grimoire'
Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Apr 25, 2023
Tuesday, May 02, 2023
NPR talks to local author Jason Reynold about Spider-Man
Author Jason Reynolds on book bans, racism and Spiderman
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