Monday, August 05, 2024

MacLeod's debut graphic memoir tells the story of a newly self-aware Thai American girl trying to find her place between her two homes: Bangkok and Damariscotta.

June 23 2024

Jerard Fagerberg https://www.pressherald.com/2024/06/23/in-continental-drifter-kathy-macleod-returns-to-maine-and-the-emotional-tumult-of-childhood/

Flash Is Back! The World's First Intergalactic Comic Hero Celebrates 90 Years With The Launch Of Master Publishing Program [Flash Gordon press release]

June 24, 2024

http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/flash-is-back-the-worlds-first-intergalactic-comic-hero-celebrates-90-years-with-the-launch-of-master-publishing-program/

Japan football manga "Captain Tsubasa" ends after 43-year run

KYODO NEWS - Apr 4, 2024

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/98ce2dab0545-japan-football-manga-captain-tsubasa-ends-after-43-yr-run.html

Captain Tsubasa print run ends, will continue online

Apr 05, 2024

https://tnp.straitstimes.com/news/world/captain-tsubasa-print-run-ends-will-continue-online

Foreign fans in Tokyo mourn loss of "Dragon Ball" creator Toriyama

KYODO NEWS - Mar 9, 2024

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/04/98ce2dab0545-japan-football-manga-captain-tsubasa-ends-after-43-yr-run.html

Tarako, voice of popular anime girl Maruko, dies at 63

KYODO NEWS - Mar 9, 2024 -

https://english.kyodonews.net/news/2024/03/2824de18269d-tarako-voice-of-popular-anime-girl-maruko-dies-at-63.html

A "cosmic imbalance" will lead to the return of Jack Kirby's New Gods in a new series from Ram V and Evan Cagle

By Will Salmon

Newsarama July 29, 2024 https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-comics/the-new-gods-ram-v-announcement/

Absolute Green Lantern is writer Al Ewing's first series for DC and will be a "complete reimagining" of the concept, starring multiple Lanterns

By Will Salmon

Newsarama July 27, 2024 https://www.gamesradar.com/comics/dc-comics/dc-announces-absolute-green-lantern-at-san-diego-comic-con/

Laughing Mockery at the Cosmic Balance

P. Craig Russell

Wayne Alan Harold August 4 2024

https://www.patreon.com/posts/laughing-mockery-109473317

AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 286: SDCC news recap and Matt Bors and Ben Clarkson preview 'Justice Warriors: Vote Harder'

David Brooke and Nathan Simmons

July 28, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/07/28/aipt-comics-podcast-286-sdcc-justice-warriors/

Anatomy of Design: Megan Hutchison on 'Archie Comics: Judgement Day'

The finale, 'Archie: Judgment Day' #3, is out in comic shops this week!

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/08/02/megan-hutchison-archie-judgement-day/

David Brooke

Joyce Brabner, Comic Book Writer, Editor & Publisher Has Died At 72

Friends of Joyce Brabner have reached out, asking me to share the sad news that she died yesterday, at the age of 72.

02 Aug 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/joyce-brabner-comic-book-writer-editor-publisher-has-died-at-72/

Seven Comic Book Stores Opening, Five Comic Book Stores Closing

Bleeding Cool always tries to keep an eye on comic book stores that close, those that open – including one that's opening today.

02 Aug 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/seven-comic-book-stores-opening-five-comic-book-stores-closing/

Beloved Hamilton comic book store closes amid rent hike — but owner says he'll be back

Burdin's Comics has been at the Barton Street East location for 7 years

Samantha Beattie · CBC News ·Aug 03, 2024 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/comic-book-store-1.7283881

Comic Creators React to Colin Kaepernick's A.I. Comics Generator, Lumi

Yesterday, we covered Colin Kaepernick's announcement of Lumi, a new AI service that will generate comics. It has not gone down well.

02 Aug 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-creators-react-colin-kaepernick-a-i-comics-generator-lumi/

Cut The Crap, Kap

Kaepernick's funding of AI comics will destroy cartoonists who defended him

Clay Jones

Claytoonz Aug 04, 2024 https://claytoonz.substack.com/p/cut-the-crap-kap

Can You Solve Luann's Mystery Museum?

By Brian Cronin

Jul 28, 2024

https://www.cbr.com/can-you-solve-luanns-mystery-museum/

New Timetable for Time Keeper Mara Llave

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/08/02/new-timetable-for-time-keeper-mara-llave/

Deadpool & Wolverine set to become bigger than Jesus (or at least his movie)

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are set to steal the thorny "most successful R-rated movie ever" crown from The Passion Of The Christ

By William Hughes | August 3, 2024

https://www.avclub.com/deadpool-wolverine-box-office-beats-jesus

Green Lantern: The Animated Series brought Bruce Timm's style to a new dimension

The unjustly discarded Cartoon Network series was the last DC TV outing from Timm until Batman: Caped Crusader

By Jarrod Jones | August 2, 2024

https://www.avclub.com/green-lantern-the-animated-series-retrospective

Six Days in San Diego: A First Timer's Journal into the Mystery of San Diego Comic Con

By David Harper

July 31, 2024

https://sktchd.com/longform/san-diego-comic-con-diary/

The Winners and Losers of San Diego Comic Con

It was a big con, so let's talk about some of the big news through a classic structure.

By David Harper

August 2, 2024

https://sktchd.com/column/the-winners-and-losers-of-san-diego-comic-con/

The art of politics: Stoughton's Danky reflects on political cartoon exhibit

By Scott De Laruelle

Stoughton Courier Hub Aug 1, 2024

https://www.stoughtonnews.com/news/community/the-art-of-politics-stoughton-s-danky-reflects-on-political-cartoon-exhibit/article_7faac6cc-501a-11ef-bedd-2f41b381a1e5.html

Canard à la press [Michael Ramirez letter]

Howard Pedolsky, Rockville

Washington Post August 3 2024: A13.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/02/jd-vance-bootstraps-olympic-opening-ceremonies/

The Ozempic flame [Scott Stantis letter]

Liza Covert, Richmond

Washington Post August 3 2024: A13.online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/02/jd-vance-bootstraps-olympic-opening-ceremonies/

How political cartoonists drew Biden's historic exit and Harris's rise

[[in print as How political cartoonists drew Biden's historic exit]

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post July 25, 2024 : C8.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/24/joe-biden-kamala-harris-political-cartoons/

How a Republican who blocked gun violence research came to regret it [in print as Lawmaker blocked gun violence research, then came to regret it].

Former Arkansas Republican Rep. Jay Dickey led an effort to bar research into gun violence at the federal level then had a change of heart.

By Camila Kerwin

Washington Post July 30, 2024 : A20.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/07/25/jay-dickey-gun-violence-research/

The SEQUENT'ULL Interviews: Douglas Noble

Sean Azzopardi August 3, 2024

https://downthetubes.net/the-sequentull-interviews-douglas-noble/

In Memoriam: André Juillard

By John Freeman on August 4, 2024

https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-andre-juillard/

Interview : Al Coutelis après Deux Passantes part sur les traces de sa famille

Jean-Laurent Truc

3 août 2024

https://www.ligneclaire.info/al-coutelis-2024-294474.html

Q&A: Emma Hunsinger, Author and Illustrator of 'How It All Ends'

Elise Dumpleton··August 3, 2024·

https://thenerddaily.com/emma-hunsinger-how-it-all-ends-interview/

With satirical graphic-novel series Wendy, author Walter Scott pulls no punches

Emily Donaldson

Toronto Globe and Mail

2 August 2024

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/article-with-satirical-graphic-novel-series-wendy-author-walter-scott-pulls-no/

Sunday, August 04, 2024

Catching up with WaPo - gun violence and Biden's withdrawl

How political cartoonists drew Biden's historic exit and Harris's rise

[[in print as How political cartoonists drew Biden's historic exit]

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post July 25, 2024 : C8.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/07/24/joe-biden-kamala-harris-political-cartoons/

How a Republican who blocked gun violence research came to regret it [in print as Lawmaker blocked gun violence research, then came to regret it].

Former Arkansas Republican Rep. Jay Dickey led an effort to bar research into gun violence at the federal level then had a change of heart.

By Camila Kerwin

Washington Post July 30, 2024 : A20.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2024/07/25/jay-dickey-gun-violence-research/

That darn Stantis and Ramirez

And who let Beavis be a torchbearer? (Scott Stantis/Chicago Tribune)

The Ozempic flame [Scott Stantis]

Liza Covert, Richmond

Washington Post August 3 2024: A13.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/02/jd-vance-bootstraps-olympic-opening-ceremonies/

We often hear that the camera adds about 10 pounds. What I didn't know was that an editorial cartoonist can add as much weight as he chooses to his subjects. That's what Scott Stantis of the Chicago Tribune did to Vice President Harris in a cartoon included in the July 25 Style article "How political cartoonists captured Biden's historic exit." Do cartoonists ever run corrections?

Seared to seal in the juices. (Michael Ramirez/Las Vegas Review-Journal for The Washington Post)

Canard à la press [Michael Ramirez]

Howard Pedolsky, Rockville

Washington Post August 3 2024: A13.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/08/02/jd-vance-bootstraps-olympic-opening-ceremonies/

I am terribly disappointed in The Post for publishing Michael Ramirez's July 26 editorial cartoon, "Lame duck." President Biden's decision does not make him a lame-duck president. When a new president is elected, perhaps this term can be used. Or should we preemptively dub every elected official a lame duck the day she or he takes office, since their terms will expire?

Saturday, August 03, 2024

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/2/2024

ONI PRESS EXPANDS EC COMICS LINE After Big Numbers on Launch

Johanna Draper Carlson on August 1, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57493/oni-press-expands-ec-comics-line

PANICK ENTERTAINMENT LAUNCHES With DC, Heavy Metal Vets

Johanna Draper Carlson on August 1, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57494/panick-entertainment-launches

DSTLRY RAISES $5 MILLION SEED ROUND For Content Deals, Feature Expansion

Posted by Milton Griepp on August 2, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57495/dstlry-raises-5-million-seed-round

WILL EISNER SPIRIT OF COMICS RETAILER AWARD WINNER 2024

And Videos of all Five Finalist Stores

Milton Griepp on August 2, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57496/will-eisner-spirit-comics-retailer-award-winner-2024

Atsushi Kaneko Uses Action To Reveal Character in Search and Destroy Vol. 1

Search and Destroy is a revenge thriller you feel in your bones.

Scott Cederlund

From Cover to Cover Aug 1, 2024

https://www.fromcovertocover.com/atsushi-kaneko-uses-action-to-reveal-character-in-search-and-destroy-vol-1/

Colin Kaepernick's AI-based comics company angers comics creators

By Heidi MacDonald -08/02/2024 https://www.comicsbeat.com/colin-kaepernicks-ai-based-comics-company-angers-comics-creators/

Comic Creators Respond To Roy Thomas' Wish For Lead Wolverine Credit

A number of comics folk - including the creators of Deadpool - have commented on Roy Thomas' wish for the lead creative credit for Wolverine.

by Rich Johnston 01 Aug 2024 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-creators-respond-to-roy-thomas-wish-for-lead-wolverine-credit/

NFL Quarterback Colin Kaepernick Raises $4 Million to Create AI Comics

Colin Kaepernick, former NFI quarterback has raised $4 million in investments for Lumi, a new AI-based platform for publishing comics.

by Rich Johnston 01 Aug 2024 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nfl-quarterback-colin-kaepernick-raises-4-million-to-create-ai-comics/

Scott Shaw Would Like To Be Paid For Todd McFarlane's Captain Carrot [toy, merchandising, creators rights]

by Rich Johnston 01 Aug 2024

https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/scott-shaw-todd-mcfarlane-captain-carrot/

Heavy Metal Magazine Promises A Relaunch

The Heavy Metal Magazine website seems to have had a bit of an update. and that Heavy Metal magazine is about to be relaunched. Again.

01 Aug 2024 by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/heavy-metal-magazine-promises-a-relaunch/

Le Voyage immersif avec Astérix et Obélix à Paris Atelier des Lumières dès le 18 octobre 2024

Jean-Laurent Truc

2 août 2024

https://www.ligneclaire.info/le-voyage-immersif-293988.html

Ralph Steadman Exhibits, Here and Abroad

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/08/01/ralph-steadman-exhibits-here-and-abroad/

Ralph Steadman on working with Hunter S. Thompson: I was offered $500 and hospital bills for Fear & Loathing

By Dan Moore

29 July 2024

https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/meandmymoney/article-13678665/Artist-Ralph-Steadmans-proved-popular-hes-never-squandered-earnings.html

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Box Office: All the Records Broken (So Far)

Get ready for the Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman pic to make more noise its second weekend after scoring the 6th biggest domestic opening of all time. Here's a snapshot of its history-making ride.

Pamela McClintock

August 2, 2024

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/deadpool-wolverine-box-office-records-1235961235/

FLYING COLORS COMICS

Zach Rabiroff | August 2, 2024 https://www.tcj.com/flying-colors-comics/

Emil Ferris Beautiful Monsters Exhibit at the Society of Illustrators

Scoop August 2 2024

https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1012?ArticleID=276856

San Diego Comic-Con in Photos: Part II

Scoop August 2 2024

https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1017?ArticleID=276898

Warner Is Shutting Down Boomerang Classic Toon Streamer in September

Animation Magazine

August 1, 2024

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/08/warner-is-shutting-down-boomerang-classic-toon-streamer-in-september/

Warner Bros. Discovery Is Shutting Down Its Classic Cartoon Streaming Platform Boomerang

By AMID AMIDI | 08/01/2024 https://www.cartoonbrew.com/streaming/warner-bros-discovery-is-shutting-down-its-classic-cartoon-streaming-platform-boomerang-242147.html

From Light Novel To Anime Sensation: 'Solo Leveling' Producer And Action Director Discuss The Breakout Hit

By KÉVIN GIRAUD | 07/31/2024 https://www.cartoonbrew.com/anime/from-light-novel-to-anime-sensation-solo-leveling-producer-and-action-director-discuss-the-breakout-hit-242140.html

Writer Joyce Brabner passes away at age 72
Heidi MacDonald
08/02/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/joyce-brabner-passes-away-age-72/

Deadpool & Wolverine Is Good for a Laugh, But Sadly Not Much Else
The jokes are flowing, but Deadpool's three-quel can't seem to decide whose movie it should be.
By Emmet Asher-Perrin
Reactor July 26, 2024
https://reactormag.com/deadpool-wolverine-is-good-for-a-laugh-but-sadly-not-much-else/

Batman: Caped Crusader Succeeds Where Batman: The Animated Series Failed
Batman: The Animated Series never figured out a good Catwoman story, something that Batman: Caped Crusader fixes in its third episode.
By Joe George | August 2, 2024
https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/batman-caped-crusader-catwoman/

Dstlry raises $5M for digital comics publishing and marketplace
Dean Takahashi@deantak
August 1, 2024 https://venturebeat.com/games/dstlry-raises-5m-for-digital-comics-publishing-and-marketplace/

City Too Hot – This Week's Links

Clark Burscough | August 2, 2024

https://www.tcj.com/city-too-hot-this-weeks-links/

[" R.I.P. Toronto artist Taral Wayne (1951-2024), who for 50 years illustrated for the fantasy, SF and furry fandoms."]

oliverwriterofkomosgoldie

TCJ.com August 2 2024

https://www.tcj.com/city-too-hot-this-weeks-links/#comment-6518178882

Neil Gaiman denies new sexual assault and abuse allegations by two women

Jul 31, 2024by Melina Spanoudi

https://www.thebookseller.com/news/neil-gaiman-denies-new-sexual-assault-and-abuse-allegations-by-two-women

"Thought Bubble 2019… I Think that Experience Changed My Life" – Tom Philipson Talks CoCo Comics, Autobio and Working on Image's 'Radiant Black'

by Andy Oliver

July 31, 2024 https://www.brokenfrontier.com/tom-philipson-interview/

Walter Scott on alter egos, elder Millennials and knowing when to give up

With 'The Wendy Award,' Scott is stepping away from his beloved titular character—for now

By H Felix Chau Bradley • July 24, 2024 https://xtramagazine.com/culture/walter-scott-wendy-award-266988

Comic-Con is pop culture's beating heart. Comics creators made it so

As Comic-Con takes center stage, one writer reminds us that comic books are still the heart and soul of the pop culture celebration [Alex Segura interview]

By Jim Ruland

L.A. Times Book Club newsletter July 27, 2024

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/newsletter/2024-07-27/book-club-comic-con-2024-book-club

Top Shelf Productions seeks to make connections

Top Shelf Productions senior editor, Leigh Walton, talks vision and featured titles.

Gary Catig

August 1, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/08/01/top-shelf-productions-leigh-walton-sdcc/

SDCC '24: Gene Luen Yang talks 'Books of Clash', 'Lunar New Year Love Story', and more

Ryan Sonneville

July 29, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/07/29/sdcc-24-gene-luen-yang-talks-books-of-clash-lunar-new-year-love-story-and-more/

Smash Pages Q&A | Fred Van Lente + Tom Fowler on 'Gamemasters: The Comic Book History of Roleplaying Games'

JK Parkin

July 30, 2024

https://smashpages.net/2024/07/30/smash-pages-qa-fred-van-lente-tom-fowler-on-gamemasters-the-comic-book-history-of-roleplaying-games/

The Daily Heller: For Drew Friedman, Comedy is in the Face

by Steven Heller

July 26, 2024 https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-drew-friedman-fascinating-faces/

Studying Middle Eastern history through graphic novels

A spring quarter course explored how graphic novels convey the visceral realities of living amidst political violence and conflict in a way traditional media struggle to match.

Melissa De Witte

Stanford Report July 26th, 2024

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/07/studying-middle-eastern-history-through-graphic-novels

Graphic novels can accelerate critical thinking, capture nuance and complexity of history, says Stanford historian

Melissa De Witte

Stanford Report February 10th, 2022

https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2022/02/graphic-novels-can-accelerate-critical-thinking-capture-nuance-complexity-history

La mort d'André Juillard, maître discret de la bande dessinée

Virtuose du trait et illustrateur à la volupté affirmée, le dessinateur des « Sept Vies de l'Epervier » est mort, mercredi 31 juillet, à l'âge de 76 ans. Il avait repris le dessin de « Blake et Mortimer », signant avec Yves Sente huit albums de la série.

Par Cédric Pietralunga et Frédéric Potet

August 2 2024

https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2024/08/01/la-mort-d-andre-juillard-maitre-discret-de-la-bande-dessinee_6263896_3382.html

China's stressed young people find solace in Japanese manga

Struggles facing 'Chiikawa' characters resonate with youth amid economic slowdown

ECHO WONG, Nikkei staff writer July 31, 2024

https://asia.nikkei.com/Editor-s-Picks/Tea-Leaves/China-s-stressed-young-people-find-solace-in-Japanese-manga

Ristè, Camil Valerio. 2024. With(out) love from Japan: An analysis of the asexual spectrum in Shirono Honami's I want to be the wall and Isaki Uta's Is Love the Answer?. DIVE-IN – An International Journal on Diversity and Inclusion, 4(1), 153–176. https://doi.org/10.6092/issn.2785-3233/20099 and https://dive-in.unibo.it/article/view/20099 and https://dive-in.unibo.it/article/view/20099/18314

Hibbett, Mark. 2024. The three generations of Dennis The Menace [UK]. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (July 25): 1–12. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2024.2384439 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2024.2384439

Linda Berube, Ernesto Priego, Stella Wisdom, Ian Cooke & Stephann Makri (22 Jul 2024): "Moving with the story": the haptics of reader experience and response to digital comics, New Review of Hypermedia and Multimedia, https://doi.org/10.1080/13614568.2024.2374291 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13614568.2024.2374291#d1e495

Friday, August 02, 2024

Otakon started today, runs through Sunday

Here's their website: https://www.otakon.com/

I'm afraid I don't get any PR from them, so I miss noting it regularly. However, the JICC sent out this:

August 1 to 3
Various Events

📌 Walter E. Washington Convention Center

JICC, EMBASSY OF JAPAN | OTAKON 2024

Otakon Matsuri (FREE & OPEN TO PUBLIC)

We are joining the first Otakon Matsuri in Washington, DC. Stop by our table to learn more about the exciting programs and events offered at our Japan Information & Culture Center! Also, don't miss our on-stage performance of a Yosakoi Soran Sou Odori (よさこいソーラン総踊り) at 6:25PM. This traditional style of Japanese dance is performed across Japan and started in Hokkaido Prefecture.

Embassy of Japan Booth at Otakon 2024

Visit our booth at this year's Otakon to learn more about the 176 original emoji, take our emoji quiz, pose for a picture with fun props, and answer a few questions to receive one of our limited edition collaboration stickers!

LEARN MORE HERE

Opening September 7: Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

Ralph Steadman, Self-Poortrait – Don't Draw Ralph! It's a Filthy Habit…, 2006. Ink and collage on paper, 23.43 x 14.96 inches. Courtesy of the Ralph Steadman Art Collection.

Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

Ralph Steadman, Artist
Sadie Williams, Ralph Steadman Art Collection Director
Andrea Lee Harris, Exhibition Coordinator

https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/upcoming.cfm#steadman

"Ralph Steadman's art is visceral and alive; it rips from the heart and penetrates the psyche. It is not calming. It wakes you up, smacks you around a bit, and thrusts you into the world with open eyes. Ralph is not here to comfort us. He is a truth-teller with a pen mightier than the sword, a wickedly funny jester with no fear of the king." – Tim Robbins

At 88 years young, with a creative journey spanning six decades, Ralph Steadman stands as the ultimate truth-teller. His exceptional instinct and humor, evident in his extensive work, not only explore the profound and intricate nature of the human condition but also inspire generations of artists. Whether wielding ink, acrylic, or pastels on any surface, Steadman sculpts one-of-a-kind visions while approaching each subject with unparalleled energy, vigor, and wit.

Renowned for his legendary collaboration with maverick Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson, this exhibition explores the extraordinary dynamics Steadman brings to any creative partnership. It features over 100 original artworks, including his work with Ceri Levy on the Gonzovation Trilogy, depicting extinct and endangered birds and animals, and his groundbreaking Psychogeography series with British journalist Will Self for the Independent newspaper.

This show promises an epic journey through Ralph Steadman's remarkable career. It will astonish die-hard fans and captivate those discovering his work for the first time. The American University Museum is proud to be the first to host this extraordinary touring exhibition in the US.

Sexy Furniture by Daniel Boris

Intel: American Horror Story by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1/2024

Gil Roth
Anita Kunz
Virtual Memories Show 598; July 30, 2024
https://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-598-anita-kunz
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_598_-_Anita_Kunz.mp3

Disparition d'André Juillard, un maître de la bande dessinée

C'est avec une immense tristesse que nous apprenons la disparition d'André Juillard, survenue le 31 juillet, à l'âge de 76 ans. Nous pensons particulièrement à sa famille, sa femme Anne ainsi que ses enfants et petits-enfants.

Dargaud

1 août 2024

https://www.dargaud.com/actualites/disparition-dandre-juillard-un-maitre-de-la-bande-dessinee-photo

Tom Engelhardt – RIP

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/07/31/tom-engelhardt-rip/

Levins, Harry. 1997.

The world according to Engelhardt: The liberal cartoonist is actually a conservative sort of artist.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch (December 21): B1, 6.

Online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/07/31/tom-engelhardt-rip/

Tom Engelhardt, a crusading Post-Dispatch editorial cartoonist, dead at 93

Dan Martin

St. Louis Post-Dispatch Jul 31, 2024

https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/government-politics/tom-engelhardt-a-crusading-post-dispatch-editorial-cartoonist-dead-at-93/article_967f0804-4e85-11ef-b01a-eb259b6d6ceb.html

Thomas Engelhardt December 29, 1930 - July 28, 2024 Obituary.

Kriegshauser BROTHERS

https://k-brothers.com/obituary/thomas-engelhardt/

A conversation with Tom Engelhardt

St. Louis Public Radio | By Paul Povse

Published April 21, 2010

https://www.stlpr.org/arts-culture/2010-04-21/a-conversation-with-tom-engelhardt

Riemergono strisce inedite di Ken Hultgren con Paperino! [Donald Duck comic strip]

Simone Cavazzuti

Eco del Mondo 29 luglio 2024

https://ecodelmondo.blogspot.com/2024/07/riemergono-strisce-inedite-di-ken.html

Han Ola og han Per: Norskies, neighbors, and friends

JULY 29, 2024

Spring Grove's most famous residents embody the immigrant experience

Lori Ann Reinhall

The Norwegian American

This article originally appeared in the July 2024 issue of The Norwegian American.

https://www.norwegianamerican.com/han-ola-og-han-per/

DRAWN TO STRASBOURG, FRANCE, THE WORLD BOOK CAPITAL FOR 2024

Bart Hulley | July 31, 2024 https://www.tcj.com/drawn-to-strasbourg-france-the-world-book-capital-for-2024/

LEGACY COMICS: TWO NEW ALTERNATIVE FUNNYBOOKS [PeePeePooPoo #1 by Caroline Cash; Peepshow #15 by Joe Matt]

Helen Chazan | August 1, 2024

https://www.tcj.com/legacy-comics-two-new-alternative-funnybooks/

Where are 'The Missing Men'? Hobtown Mystery creators share a lifelong connection

Friends since they were 6, Kris Bertin and Alexander Forbes are the creators of a graphic novel series about crime-solving teens.

Erik Pedersen

June 21, 2024 https://www.sbsun.com/2024/06/21/where-are-the-missing-men-hobtown-mystery-creators-share-a-lifelong-connection/

Youth Group graphic novel breaks conventions

Jonathan Foye

Thu, 20th June 2024

https://www.insights.uca.org.au/31032-2/

Garcia's love of comics drives hopes for 'truth, justice and a better tomorrow'

By Cassie Semyon

Jun. 20, 2024 https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2024/06/20/garcia-s-love-of-comics-drives-hopes-for--truth--justice-and-a-better-tomorrow-

The Lost EC Comics Interviews Panel at San Diego Comic Con 2024

Alex Grand, David Armstrong, Grant Geissman, and Bill Field

Comic Book Historians Jul 31, 2024 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO24eGKKjE4

DF Interview: Chip Zdarsky launches a sci-fi adventure that defies expectation – and time itself in 'Time Waits'

Byron Brewer

July 29 2024

https://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/interviews.html?showinterview=IN07292490112

DF Interview: Stephanie Phillips introduces a most unpredictable outlaw couple in 'Red Before Black'

Byron Brewer

July 15 2024

https://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/interviews.html?showinterview=IN07152468122

DF Interview: Sian Mandrake makes their debut as a writer/illustrator among the vampires in the 'Blood of the Taken' OGN

Byron Brewer

August 1 2024

https://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/interviews.html?showinterview=IN08012403605

DF Interview: Jeff Lemire brings his next major comics project to BOOM! Studios with 'Minor Arcana'

Byron Brewer

July 23 2024

https://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/interviews.html?showinterview=IN07232490051

DF Interview: Sean Phillips draws a riveting horror thrill ride in the 'Houses of the Unholy' OGN

Byron Brewer

July 18 2024

https://www.dynamicforces.com/htmlfiles/interviews.html?showinterview=IN07182458225

Comic Book Creators Come Down With COVID After San Diego Comic Con

31 Jul 2024 by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-creators-come-down-with-covid-after-san-diego-comic-con/

Las Vegas comic book artist Theo Tso expands his Indigenous superhero universe

Amber Sampson

Jun 20, 2024

https://lasvegasweekly.com/ae/2024/jun/20/las-vegas-comic-book-artist-theo-tso/

Award-Winning Batman Writer Reveals the Shocking Graphic Novel He Wishes He Wrote [Tom King]

Angela Davis

Jun 21, 2024

https://screenrant.com/batman-writer-tom-king-dog-man-dc-comics/

Q&A: James Robinson Discusses 80's Horror-Inspired Comic Book Series 'PATRA

6/21/24

Jonathan James

https://dailydead.com/qa-james-robinson-discusses-80s-horror-inspired-comic-book-series-patra/

'Deadpool & Wolverine' Reviews Are In: Amusing or Exhausting?

By Reggie Ugwu

July 25, 2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/25/movies/deadpool-wolverine-movie-reviews.html

Disney Comes for 'Deadpool'

By Maya Phillips

A version of this article appears in print on Aug. 1, 2024, Section C, Page 1 of the New York edition with the headline: Deadpool, Please Say Hello To Dumbo.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/30/movies/deadpool-wolverine-disney-marvel.html

Before You See 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' Here's a Refresher

Christopher Kuo

July 26, 2024

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/26/movies/deadpool-wolverine-refresher.html

Spoiler Alert: Here's a Guide to the Cameos in 'Deadpool & Wolverine'

By Esther Zuckerman

A version of this article appears in print on July 30, 2024, Section C, Page 4 of the New York edition with the headline: Brief Encounters of the Superhero Kind.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/27/movies/deadpool-and-wolverine-cameos.html

Interview: Spider-Man: The Official Cookbook is perfect for Spider-Man Day
George Carmona 3rd
08/01/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-spider-man-the-official-cookbook-is-perfect-for-spider-man-day/

"Palestine", an old graphic novel, is making a comeback
Interest in Joe Sacco's graphic novel is the highest it has been in 20 years
March 2nd issue.
From https://www.economist.com/culture/2024/02/29/palestine-an-old-graphic-novel-is-making-a-comeback

SDCC '24: Great Oak Press amplifies indigenous voices through language revitalization
The publishing house inspires a new generation of creators to think and create in native languages.
Nancy Powell
07/31/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-24-great-oak-press-amplifies-indigenous-voices-through-language-revitalization/

Jonathan Majors is "heartbroken" over Marvel's return to Robert Downey Jr.
Majors was set to play Kang, the next big Marvel villain, until he was dropped by the franchise following his domestic violence conviction
By Emma Keates | July 31, 2024 https://www.avclub.com/jonathan-majors-robert-downey-jr-comments

Everybody Loves The Comics
Courier-Journal and Louisville Times; 1973
Online at https://archive.org/details/everybody-loves-the-comics

Comics Ain't Art: Why Art Comics Have Failed to Reach a Grown Up Audience (2003)
Donald E Simpson
Published 2003
https://www.academia.edu/6258018/PAMPHLET_Comics_Aint_Art_Why_Art_Comics_Have_Failed_to_Reach_a_Grown_Up_Audience_2003_

New comic strip tells story of Nesscliffe's mysterious petroglyph stone
https://newsroom.shropshire.gov.uk/2024/06/nesscliffe-petroglyph-the-comic-strip/

The Nessglyph Uncovered [archeology webcomic]
Sackett, Hannah and Paul Reilly,
May 24, 2024
https://zenodo.org/records/10980415

August comics preview: an Alien/Marvel crossover and a gorgeous Batman artist's edition
Also, a new Image Comics series from Kieron Gillen and a new graphic novel from Dash Shaw
By Oliver Sava |
AV Club July 31, 2024
https://www.avclub.com/august-2024-comic-books-new-releases-preview

An Animated Romance: Raman Djafari Discusses the International Collaboration Behind Coldplay's New Music Video [feelslikeimfallinginlove].
By Ramin Zahed
July 31, 2024
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/07/an-animated-romance-raman-djafari-discusses-the-international-collaboration-behind-coldplays-new-music-video/

Mehrere Frauen erheben Vorwürfe gegen "Sandman"-Autor Neil Gaiman
August 1.2024,
https://www.spiegel.de/kultur/literatur/sandman-autor-neil-gaiman-immer-mehr-frauen-erheben-vorwuerfe-a-9653c1a8-d272-45ec-8ac4-620d0ca1c6a8

Appreciating the Pre-MCU Superhero Movies of the 2000s
In the wake of Deadpool & Wolverine, it's time to remember all the good in the superhero movies of yesteryear, as well as the mess.
By David Crow | July 31, 2024
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/appreciating-pre-mcu-superhero-movies-of-the-2000s/

You can create your own comic strips using ChatGPT and Midjourney — here's how
How-to [AI]
By Kaycee Hill
June 20, 2024
https://www.tomsguide.com/how-to-make-a-comic-strip-using-midjourney

Jim Zub signs multi-year CONAN deal with Heroic Signatures and Titan Comics
Dean Simons
08/01/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/jim-zub-signs-multi-year-conan-deal-with-heroic-signatures-and-titan-comics/

A puzzling match made in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom [audio version different than print]
A Martínez and Glen Weldon
Morning Edition / Pop Culture Happy Hour July 30, 2024
https://www.npr.org/2024/07/30/nx-s1-5056203/marvel-dr-doom-robert-downey-jr-comic-con-iron-man
https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2024/08/20240801_me_a_puzzling_match_made_in_the_marvel_cinematic_universe_robert_downey_jr._as_dr._doom.mp3
https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5056203

TV Review: Batman: Caped Crusader is stellar return to television
The series focuses on a younger Batman early in his crime-fighting career
Julian Lytle
08/01/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/tv-review-batman-caped-crusader-is-stellar-return-to-television/

Batman: Caped Crusader Review: A More Mature Animated Series

Batman: Caped Crusader goes harder into noir territory, while keeping the fluid style of Batman: The Animated Series.
By Joe George | August 1, 2024 https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/batman-caped-crusader-review/

SDCC 2024: Kids' Comics Make a Comeback
By Brigid Alverson
Aug 01, 2024
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/95630-sdcc-2024-kids-comics-make-a-comeback.html

'Many even tried to discourage me, but I knew what I wanted, so I kept at it until I made it.' Alfredo Alcala Interview [by Manual Auad]
Cartoonist PROfiles June 1974
Daniel Best
Aug 02, 2024
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/many-even-tried-to-discourage-me

Eoin McAuley Talks Irish Comics Cons and More
word balloon August 1 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsSkdab96Sw

Chris Burnham Turtles Conan and More
word balloon
Jul 29, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItLHsw9qlPA

Keith Champagne talks creator owned comics
word balloon July 31 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slwf0IjnEow

Harrison, Boba and Mike Gold. 2024.
Pop Culture SquadCast - Live - Episode 049: With Special Guests Keith Champagne and Rich Stahnke
Pop Culture Squad
Jul 30, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgk-GigZoLw

Words, Images, & Worlds with Henry Martinez
Jason DeHart
Jul 30, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xDJ9EOv0YI

Words, Images, & Worlds with Tony Weaver Jr.
Jason DeHart
Aug 1, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fw7int7PVZ0

Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman - The Pedestrian
Justin Soderberg
Capes and Tights Podcast #178, Jul 31, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LH_mWKPOudI

Talk with Frank Quitely / From the 20th Century Fox X-Men Movies to Jupiter's Legacy on Netflix
Michael Kompa
Amerikahaus München Sep 22, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOo1lLQnXlk

Exhibition "60 Years Marvel Comics Universe" at the Amerikahaus - Guided Tour with Michael Kompa Amerikahaus München Jul 13, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdURbQLVSUk

Ausstellungseröffnung „60 Jahre Marvel Comics Universe"
Dr. Meike Zwingenberger, Meghan Gregonis, Michael Kompa, and Mike Perkins,
Amerikahaus München May 31, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOILPrFCgXM

Comiczeichner Nic Klein im Gespräch mit Michael Kompa Comicfestival München
Amerikahaus München Jul 19, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaJftJmxNvk

Book Presentation with author Danny Fingeroth: "A Marvelous Life. The Amazing Story of Stan Lee"
Thomas Greven
Amerikahaus München Jun 9, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZLqv1sa7Y4

The History of Marvel Universe / Stephanie Burt, Evan Narcisse, Douglas Wolk, Danny Fingeroth
Amerikahaus München Jun 17, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNrAJ1wxjaI

'Never Had a Bad Day at Futurama': John DiMaggio & David Herman Talk Season 12
By Sam Stone
July 30 2024
https://www.cbr.com/futurama-season12-john-dimaggio-david-herman-interview/

Wesley Snipes didn't think Blade return was possible until Ryan Reynolds called: 'If you're in, we're in' (exclusive)
After confirming his "Deadpool & Wolverine" character in a big, splashy Comic-Con panel, Snipes speaks with EW about his comeback.
Nick Romano
July 26, 2024
https://ew.com/wesley-snipes-blade-return-deadpool-and-wolverine-ryan-reynolds-reunion-comic-con-2024-exclusive-8684479

Chris Evans opens up about Deadpool & Wolverine role and wearing that suit again (exclusive)
The Marvel veteran tells EW that Ryan Reynolds called him with the pitch: "Ryan might be the only guy that I would've done it for."
Nick Romano
July 26, 2024
https://ew.com/chris-evans-deadpool-and-wolverine-johnny-storm-interview-exclusive-8684326

Review: Ultraman: Rising is one of the best films on Netflix
Julian Lytle
06/14/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-ultraman-rising-is-one-of-the-best-films-on-netflix/

Thursday, August 01, 2024

Lytle reviews Batman and Ultraman cartoons

TV Review: Batman: Caped Crusader is stellar return to television

The series focuses on a younger Batman early in his crime-fighting career

Julian Lytle

08/01/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/tv-review-batman-caped-crusader-is-stellar-return-to-television/

Also, here's his actual first piece for The Beat, albeit uncredited:

Review: Ultraman: Rising is one of the best films on Netflix

Julian Lytle

06/14/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-ultraman-rising-is-one-of-the-best-films-on-netflix/

Weldon on Downey's Doom of Stark

A puzzling match made in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom [audio version different than print]

Glen Weldon

Morning Edition / Pop Culture Happy Hour July 30, 2024

https://www.npr.org/2024/07/30/nx-s1-5056203/marvel-dr-doom-robert-downey-jr-comic-con-iron-man

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2024/08/20240801_me_a_puzzling_match_made_in_the_marvel_cinematic_universe_robert_downey_jr._as_dr._doom.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5056203

Aug 4: Zine Swap at Fantom Comics

ZINE SWAP w/ DC ZINEFEST
>> SUNDAY, August 4th @ 3pm
> FREE!

Bring some zines you don't want anymore, come take some free ones from other folks, meet & mingle with like-minded individuals. A great way to tap into the local art community ahead of DC Zine Fest 2024 on October 26th! Masks encouraged.

Tom King loves Dog Man

Award-Winning Batman Writer Reveals the Shocking Graphic Novel He Wishes He Wrote [Tom King]

Angela Davis

Jun 21, 2024

https://screenrant.com/batman-writer-tom-king-dog-man-dc-comics/

Rep. Robert Garcia of California shops at Big Planet on U St

"Spectrum News joined Garcia on a recent trip to Big Planet Comics on U Street in Washington. His eyes lit up as he walked in the locally-owned shop, which he's been known to frequent every once in a while when he's in town for work."

Garcia's love of comics drives hopes for 'truth, justice and a better tomorrow'

By Cassie Semyon

Jun. 20, 2024 https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2024/06/20/garcia-s-love-of-comics-drives-hopes-for--truth--justice-and-a-better-tomorrow-

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/31/2024

Jack Kirby's 1975 Marvel Contract

The Last Marvel Contact For The King

DANIEL BEST

DANIEL BEST - AUTHOR JUL 31, 2024 HTTPS://DANIELBEST1967.SUBSTACK.COM/P/JACK-KIRBYS-1975-MARVEL-CONTRACT-CCE

SDCC '24: The terrorism of book bans in dividing communities

Publishers and creators address how book bans have impacted their livelihoods.

By Nancy Powell -07/31/2024 https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-24-the-terrorism-of-book-bans-in-dividing-communities/

SDCC NEWS: DIAMOND TESTING DROP SHIPPING, EXPERIMENTING WITH NICHE ITEMS

Plus: Retail Award Winners Announced

Brigid Alverson on July 30, 2024 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57481/sdcc-news-diamond-testing-drop-shipping-experimenting-niche-items

SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2024: THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY

Rob Salkowitz on July 30, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/57478/san-diego-comic-con-2024-the-good-the-bad-ugly

SDCC '24: Winners and Losers of Comic-Con 2024

By Beat Staff -07/31/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-24-winners-and-losers-of-comic-con-2024

The Inkpot Awards For 2024 – Keanu Reeves to Jo Duffy to Mariko Tamaki

Rich Johnston 30 Jul 2024 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-inkpot-awards-for-2024-keanu-reeves-to-jo-duffy-to-mariko-tamaki/

The SEQUENT'ULL Interviews: Erika Price

Sean Azzopardi

BY DOWNTHETUBES JULY 30, 2024 https://downthetubes.net/the-sequentull-interviews-erika-price/

David Shenton's FORTY LIES longlisted for the 2024 Polari Book Prize

The LGBTQIA+ graphic memoir is a compilation of over 40 vignettes spanning the British cartoonist's life

By Dean Simons -07/31/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/david-shentons-forty-lies-longlisted-for-the-2024-polari-book-prize/

Interview: Luke Lieberman adds more to Sonja's epic canon with RED SONJA: DEATH AND THE DEVIL

By Deanna Destito -07/31/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-luke-lieberman-adds-more-to-sonjas-epic-canon-with-red-sonja-death-and-the-devil/

Gary and Bob, Hägar's Ghost Cartoonists – but mostly Gary

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/07/30/gary-and-bob-hagars-ghost-cartoonists-but-mostly-gary-hallgren/

Who Draws Hägar?

By Sean Kleefeld | Tuesday, July 30, 2024

http://www.kleefeldoncomics.com/2024/07/who-draws-hagar.html

50 Years "Hägar the Horrible" - Artist Talk with Gary Hallgren

Denis Kitchen

amerikahaus Jun 16, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP6lxEvlV50

Zeitungscomics "Made in Germany" - Bernd Kissel & Volker Reiche beim Comicfestival München 2023

amerikahaus

Jun 19, 2023 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVeiwrNnH_w

"60 Jahre Marvel Comics Universe" - Begleitprogramm zur Ausstellung

amerikahaus

Sep 13, 2021

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyN1spLWlurOSWZ6l4MUENuzMfwZnHn3H

Book Review: Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons

reviewed by Sam Cowling, Professor, Department of Philosophy, Denison University

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF COMIC ART BLOG July 31, 2024 https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2024/07/book-review-funny-stuff-how-great.html

Phil Witte and Rex Hesner. Funny Stuff: How Great Cartoonists Make Great Cartoons. Globe Pequot, 2024. US$29. https://www.prometheusbooks.com/9781633889804/funny-stuff/

Monday, August 05, 2024

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/3-4/2024

Sunday, August 04, 2024

Catching up with WaPo - gun violence and Biden's withdrawl

How political cartoonists drew Biden's historic exit and Harris's rise

How a Republican who blocked gun violence research came to regret it [in print as Lawmaker blocked gun violence research, then came to regret it].

That darn Stantis and Ramirez

The Ozempic flame [Scott Stantis]

Canard à la press [Michael Ramirez]

Saturday, August 03, 2024

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/2/2024

Friday, August 02, 2024

Otakon started today, runs through Sunday

Opening September 7: Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

Sexy Furniture by Daniel Boris

Intel: American Horror Story by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1/2024

Thursday, August 01, 2024

Lytle reviews Batman and Ultraman cartoons

TV Review: Batman: Caped Crusader is stellar return to television

Review: Ultraman: Rising is one of the best films on Netflix

Julian Lytle

Weldon on Downey's Doom of Stark

A puzzling match made in the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Robert Downey Jr. as Dr. Doom [audio version different than print]

Aug 4: Zine Swap at Fantom Comics

Tom King loves Dog Man

Rep. Robert Garcia of California shops at Big Planet on U St

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/31/2024

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