Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/4/2023

Book review: Blockheads, Beagles, and Sweet Babboos: New Perspectives on Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts

reviewed by Chris York

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMIC ART BLOG May 4, 2023

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2023/05/book-review-blockheads-beagles-and.html

 

Michelle Ann Abate. Blockheads, Beagles, and Sweet Babboos: New Perspectives on Charles M. Schulz's Peanuts. University of Mississippi Press, 2023. https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/B/Blockheads-Beagles-and-Sweet-Babboos

 

PEOPLE ON THE MOVE: JOSH FRANKEL TO BE NEW IDW CDO

Plus: Company Promotes Co-Publishers, EiC, from Within Following Layoffs

  Brigid Alverson on May 3, 2023 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54012/people-move-josh-frankel-be-new-idw-cdo

 

INTERVIEW: Meet Davidi Jonas, the new CEO of IDW

IDW's new ceo sat down for his first interview

Heidi MacDonald

05/04/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-meet-davidi-jonas-the-new-ceo-of-idw/

 

IDW Announces More Shakeups to Leadership

by Sophia Stewart

May 04, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/92187-idw-announces-more-shakeups-to-leadership.html

 

KIDS GRAPHIC NOVELS GROWING FASTER IN COMIC STORES

Based on Data from Both Channels

Milton Griepp on May 4, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54018/kids-graphic-novels-growing-faster-comic-stores

 

AWARD-WINNING RETAILERS DISCUSS KIDS' COMICS IN COMIC SHOPS

Diamond Award Winners Jasmine and Grant Mitchell of Nirvana Comics

Posted by Brigid Alverson on May 3, 2023 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54016/award-winning-retailers-discuss-kids-comics-comic-shops

 

JIM LEE PROMOTED TO PRESIDENT OF DC

Publisher and CCO Adds a Third Title

Brigid Alverson on May 3, 2023 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54015/jim-lee-promoted-president-dc

 

All My Friends in L.A. Love Me More Than You: Sammy Harkham's Blood of the Virgin

Brian Nicholson | May 4, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/all-my-friends-in-l-a-love-me-more-than-you-sammy-harkhams-blood-of-the-virgin/

 

The Market for Disney Adults With Millions to Spend

As told to Alyssa Shelasky

May 1, 2023

https://www.curbed.com/2023/05/realtor-diary-orlando-disney-adults.html

 

13 More Comic Shops Doing Big Things On Free Comic Book Day

This Saturday, thousands of comic book stores will be giving away free comics, here are 13 comic stores doing a little bit more for Free Comic Book Day.

 04 May 2023  

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/13-more-comic-shops-doing-big-things-on-free-comic-book-day/

 

My Claremont Year- March/April 2023

This period around 1982/1983 marked a shift in the X-Men characters themselves, turning them from superheroes into characters who are often wrestling with themselves as much as they are the bad guys.

Scott Cederlund

May 4, 2023

https://www.fromcovertocover.com/my-claremont-year-march-2023/

 

Interview with Kongkee  [China].

Wrightwood 659 (April 2023):

https://wrightwood659.org/resources/interview-with-kongkee/

 

Piece by piece: How I found a wedding-guest outfit to reflect my gender

Assembling the perfect outfit to represent myself felt like a puzzle to piece together my identity

Perspective by S. Mirk

April 30, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/30/piece-by-piece-how-i-found-wedding-guest-outfit-reflect-my-gender/

 

INTERVIEW: Colleen AF Venable and Stephanie Yue on the 217 felines of KATIE THE CATSITTER: SECRETS AND SIDEKICKS

Catching up with the creative team about conducting a cat continuity pass for 217 felines & MORE!

Avery Kaplan

05/04/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-colleen-af-venable-and-stephanie-yue-on-the-217-felines-of-katie-the-catsitter-secrets-and-sidekicks/

 

'Banned Book Club' Authors Speak Out After Their Work Is Temporarily Banned in Florida

by Brigid Alverson
May 02, 2023

https://www.slj.com/story/newsfeatures/Banned-Book-Club-Authors-Speak-Out-After-Their-Work-is-Temporarily-Banned-in-Florida

 

Book review: Asian Political Cartoons by John A. Lent

reviewed by Matt Wuerker

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMIC ART BLOG  May 4, 2023

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2023/05/book-review-asian-political-cartoons-by.html

 

John. A. Lent. Asian Political Cartoons. University Press of Mississippi, 2023. https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/A/Asian-Political-Cartoons

 

Jamie Johnson Samantha Brooks From Dublin Comic Con

 Eoin McAuley

wordballoon May 2, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6bVzNv2xcoA

 

The Lily Renée 2018 Comics interview by David Armstrong

David Armstrong.

Comic Book Historians

May 2, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oHK0GVALRfw

 

Talking Manga With Tom Speelman

wordballoon  May 3, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGDaS3JuoeA

 

Emily Carrington's 'Our Little Secret' wins 2023 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize

May 1, 2023

https://www.psu.edu/news/university-libraries/story/emily-carringtons-our-little-secret-wins-2023-lynd-ward-graphic-novel/

 

RiYL April 28, 2023

Episode 578: Leslie Stein

Brian Heater

https://shows.acast.com/riyl/episodes/episode-578-leslie-stein

 

A new comic inspired by the perfectly flat Fishtown rowhouses and the people who live in them

Artist Benji Nate is on a book tour with her latest comic, "Girl Juice," published by Drawn and Quarterly. "I've pretty much based every setting in every comic I've ever done on Philly," she said.

    by Maggie Lange, For The Philadelphia Inquirer

     Apr 27, 2023,

    https://www.inquirer.com/arts/books/benji-nate-girl-juice-comics-philadelphia-20230427.html

 

"I Am Comfortable with My Lack of Faith" – Miriam Katin on the Paperback Edition of 'We Are on Our Own', from D+Q

    by Lindsay Pereira

    April 28, 2023

https://www.brokenfrontier.com/i-am-comfortable-with-my-lack-of-faith-miriam-katin-on-the-paperback-edition-of-we-are-on-our-own-from-dq/

 

VAULT announces a second pride month charity auction to benefit TRANS LIFELINE

With GateCrashers and WhatNot, the publisher will donate 100% of profits to charity

Deanna Destito

05/04/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/vault-announces-a-second-pride-month-charity-auction-to-benefit-trans-lifeline/

 

Coronation caricatures: Has Charlie Hebdo gone too far?

By David Mouriquand  •  Updated: 04/05/2023

https://www.euronews.com/culture/2023/05/03/coronation-caricatures-has-charlie-hebdo-gone-too-far

 

Facing flak for his cartoon on India's population, Patrick Chappatte says, 'Reality is offensive'

Story by Debdutta Chakraborty

The Print May 3 2023

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/facing-flak-for-his-cartoon-on-india-s-population-patrick-chappatte-says-reality-is-offensive/ar-AA1aIPCQ

 

PODCAST - Ep. 93: Bleach vol 1 & vol 55 by Tite Kubo

MSX: Mangasplaining Extra

May 4, 2023

https://mangasplaining.substack.com/p/podcast-ep-93-bleach-vol-1-and-vol

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep-93-bleach-vol-1-55-by-tite-kubo/id1552525144?i=1000611765421

Gene Yang is speaking at Arlington library.

Gene Luen Yang and Librarian Jennifer Santure talk about his graphic novel career, from "American Born Chinese" to his latest graphic novel, "Dragon Hoops.". #aapi #graphicnovel #geneluenyang 

Asian Political Cartoons by John A. Lent reviewed by Matt Wuerker

Book review: Asian Political Cartoons by John A. Lent

reviewed by Matt Wuerker

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMIC ART BLOG  May 4, 2023

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2023/05/book-review-asian-political-cartoons-by.html

 

John. A. Lent. Asian Political Cartoons. University Press of Mississippi, 2023. https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/A/Asian-Political-Cartoons

The Lily's latest webcomic

Piece by piece: How I found a wedding-guest outfit to reflect my gender

Assembling the perfect outfit to represent myself felt like a puzzle to piece together my identity

Perspective by S. Mirk

April 30, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/04/30/piece-by-piece-how-i-found-wedding-guest-outfit-reflect-my-gender/

May 20: Graphic novels at the Gaithersburg Book Festival

https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/

1 adult (Voloj), and the rest are children's books.

Julian Voloj

Latest Title: Black & White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer

Julian Voloj is a New York–based writer whose work has been published in The New York Times, Rolling Stone, The Washington Post and many other national and international publications. Born to Colombian parents in Germany, where he studied literature and linguistics, Voloj moved to New York in 2004. His fascination for forgotten heroes and hidden figures stems from his own family history and has been a leitmotif in his non-fiction graphic novels, including "Ghetto Brother" (illustrated by Claudia Ahlering, NBM, 2015), "Joe Shuster" (ill. Thomas Campi, Papercutz, 2018), "Basquiat" (ill. Soren Modal, SelfMadeHero, 2019) and "Clayton: Godfather of Lower East Side Documentary" (various, Post Hill Press, 2022). He will be presenting "Black & White: The Rise and Fall of Bobby Fischer."

Facebook

Twitter: @graphicnovelis1

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Rachel Carson Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

4:05 pm

Signing Time:

4:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Julian Voloj

Author Website:

https://www.abramsbooks.com/contributor/julian-voloj_23163372/

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Jonathan Roth

Latest Title: Rover and Speck: This Planet Rocks!

Jonathan Roth writes and illustrates chapter books (the "Beep and Bob" series) and graphic novels (the "Rover and Speck"  series) aimed at young readers who like humorous, out-of-this-world adventures. His first picture book (about a piece of cloth that was flown as part of the first airplane, then to the moon and Mars) will come out in 2024. He has lived in Rockville, Md., for 20+ years with his wife and numerous cats. When not creating books or teaching art to kids, he can be found cycling, hiking, canoeing or napping.

Facebook

Twitter: @JRothwrites

 

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

11:15 am

Presentation End Time:

12:15 pm

Signing Time:

12:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Jonathan Roth

Author Website:

http://beepandbob.com/

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Jarrett Lerner

Latest Title: A Work in Progress

Author-illustrator Jarrett Lerner is the award-winning creator of the EngiNerds series of middle grade novels; the Geeger the Robot series of early chapter books; the activity books, "Give This Book a Title"" and "Give This Book a Cover;" the Hunger Heroes series of graphic novel chapter books; the Nat the Cat series of early readers; and the illustrated novel in verse, "A Work in Progress." He lives with his wife and daughters in Massachusetts.

In addition to "A Work in Progress," Jarrett will also be presenting "Hunger Heroes: Snack Cabinet Sabotage" at the 2023 Festival.

Facebook

Instagram: @Jarrett_Lerner

Twitter: @Jarrett_Lerner

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Jim Henson Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

1:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

2:05 pm

Signing Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Jarrett Lerner

Author Website:

https://jarrettlerner.com/

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Tom Angleberger

Latest Title: Two-Headed Chicken

Tom Angleberger is the author and illustrator of many children's books, including the "Origami Yoda" series, which has sold millions of copies worldwide. He lives in Virginia with his wife, Cece Bell. He will be presenting his latest graphic novel, "Two-Headed Chicken."

Twitter: @OrigamiYoda

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

10:15 am

Presentation End Time:

11:05 am

Signing Time:

11:15 am

Presentation Authors:

Tom Angleberger

Author Website:

https://twoheadedchicken.wordpress.com/

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Tracey Baptiste

Latest Title: Mermaid and Pirate

Tracey Baptiste is a New York Times best-selling author of more than 20 books for children including the popular "Jumbies"  series, including "The Jumbies," "The Rise of the Jumbies" and "The Jumbie God's Revenge," as well as the picture book, "Looking for a Jumbie." She writes picture books, middle grade and young adult, fiction and non-fiction, and has contributed to several anthologies. Her latest works are the graphic novel, "History Comics: Rosa Parks & Claudette Colvin, Civil Rights Heroes," and the picture book, "Mermaid and Pirate." 

Facebook

Instagram: @traceybaptistewrites

Twitter: @TraceyBaptiste 

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Willa Cather Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

3:05 pm

Signing Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Tracey Baptiste

Author Website:

https://traceybaptiste.com/

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Alan Gratz

Latest Title: Captain America: The Ghost Army

Alan Gratz is the #1 New York Times best-selling author of a number of novels for young readers, including "Prisoner B-3087," "Refugee," "Ban This Book," "Allies," "Ground Zero," "Two Degrees" and "Captain America: The Ghost Army." A Knoxville, Tenn., native, Alan and his family now live in Asheville, N.C.

Facebook

Instagram: @alan.gratz

Twitter: @AlanGratz

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Willa Cather Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

3:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

4:05 pm

Signing Time:

4:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Alan Gratz

Author Website:

https://www.alangratz.com/

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Matt Phelan

Latest Title: The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck: A Tale from the Age of Wonder

Matt Phelan is an award-winning, New York Times best-selling author/illustrator of picture books, middle-grade novels and graphic novels for young readers. Recent books include "The Sheep, the Rooster, and the Duck: A Tale from the Age of Wonder," "Leave It to Plum!," "Knights vs. Dinosaurs" and its sequels, and the picture books "Sweater Weather and Turtle Walk." Matt's latest book is "A Snow Day for Plum!" Matt lives with his family near Philadelphia.

Facebook

Instagram: @mattphelandraws

Twitter: @MattPhelanDraws

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

10:15 am

Presentation End Time:

11:05 am

Signing Time:

11:15 am

Presentation Authors:

Matt Phelan

Author Website:

http://www.mattphelan.com/

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Dave Roman

Latest Title: Astronaut Academy: Zero Gravity (Astronaut Academy, 1)

Dave Roman is the author/illustrator of the "Astronaut Academy" series (winner of Maryland's Black-Eyed Susan Book Award) and the upcoming graphic novel, "Unicorn Boy!" He's worked as a writer on the graphic novels, "Teen Boat! Race for Boatlantis" (with John Patrick Green) and as an illustrator for "Goosebumps Graphix: Slappy's Tales of Horror" (with R.L. Stine). Dave teaches at the School of Visual Arts, and is currently editor for First Second's History Comics graphic novels. He draws a webcomic called Pup & Duck, lives in New York City, and is always on the lookout for the perfect waffle.

At GBF this year, Dave Roman will be moderating the following panels:

• Jonathan Stutzman and David LaRochelle at 10:15 a.m. at the Willa Cather Pavilion

• Jonathan Roth and Jarrett Lerner at 11:15 a.m. at the Graphic Novels and Workshops Pavilion

• Mika Song and Isabel Roxas at 1:15 p.m. at the Graphic Novels and Workshops Pavilion

Facebook

Twitter: @yaytime

 

Moderator Schedule:

Venue(s):

Willa Cather Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

10:15 am

Presentation End Time:

11:05 am

Signing Time:

12:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Dave Roman

Author Website:

http://yaytime.com/

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Isabel Roxas

Latest Title: The Adventures of Team Pom: The Last Dodo: Team Pom Book 2

Isabel Roxas is a storyteller and graphic artist. She loves to draw and write stories about curious misfits, young characters who defy the odds and funny animals. She has illustrated several books for young readers, including "Our Skin: A First Conversation about Race," by Megan Madison and Jessica Ralli (ALA Notable Book 2021, SLJ Best Book 2021), and "Day at the Market with May Tobias-Papa" (2010 Philippine National Book Award). Her latest book, "The Adventures of Team Pom: Squid Happens," was selected for the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show and is an EGL Award Finalist.

Isabel was born in Manila, Philippines, was raised on luscious mangoes, old wives' tales and monsoon moons. She now resides in New York City with her husband and several adopted plants.

She will be presenting "The Adventures of Team Pom: The Last Dodo: Team Pom Book 2."

Instagram: @studioroxas

Twitter: @studioroxas

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

1:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

2:15 pm

Signing Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Isabel Roxas

Author Website:

https://studioroxas.com/

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Mika Song

Latest Title: Pizza My Heart: (A Graphic Novel)

Mika Song writes and illustrates children's books about sweetly funny outsiders. She's illustrated several books, including "A Friend for Henry" by Jenn Bailey, which received the Schneider Family Honor from the American Library Association. Her graphic novel for early readers, "Donut Feed the Squirrels," was nominated for an Eisner award. She is based in Queens, N.Y., but grew up in Manila, Philippines, and Honolulu, Hawaii. She loves drawing on paper and visiting schools.

She will be presenting "Pizza My Heart: (A Graphic Novel)."

Instagram: @mikasongdraws

Twitter: @mikasongdraws

Author Schedule:

Venue(s):

Graphic Novels & Workshops Pavilion

Presentation Start Time:

1:15 pm

Presentation End Time:

2:15 pm

Signing Time:

2:15 pm

Presentation Authors:

Mika Song

Author Website:

https://www.mikasongdraws.com/

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More local cartoonists at FCBD

Cards Comics and Collectibles

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Almost that time again!

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2023!

Saturday May 6th

10am - 7pm!

Free Comics

all day, while supplies last!

Meet Creators:

Steve Conley (The Middle Age; Bloop)

Matt Slay

Mark Morales (Nubia)

Joe Pruett (AfterShock)

Jim Kuhoric ( American Mythology)

Also: 50% off:Paperbacks, Hardcovers, Manga &

Artist Editions!

&$1 Modern Back issue sale!

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SATURDAY AT 10:30 AM – 2 PM

Curls Studio at Free Comic Book Day 2023

https://www.facebook.com/events/184760284482792?mibextid=Z0UBBX

10647 Braddock Rd, Fairfax, VA 22032-2202, United States

Join Curls Studio (Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo) this Saturday, May 6, 2023 for Free Comic Book Day at The Amazing Comic Shop in Fairfax, VA across from George Mason University and near Taco Bamba and University Mall Theatres. What's better than education, comics, tacos, and movies

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Chris Flick

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Are you in the Northern Virginia/DMV area?

Are you doing anything this Saturday?

Why not visit the Tosche Station Comics, Games & Toys store in Springfield, VA and experience FREE COMIC BOOK DAY??!!

I will be there all day on Saturday from 10:00am - 7:00pm drawing caricature monsters, selling coloring books, stickers, mash-up posters and a whole lot more.

Tosche Station:

7521 Huntsman Blvd,

Springfield VA

http://www.toschenation

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