Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/30/2025

PURPLE EARTH COMICS CLOSES, TABLETOP TREASURES GAMES OPENS, ETSY STORE GOES BRICK-AND-MORTAR, RETAILERS TALK TARIFFS, FCBD LOOMS

Shop Talk, April 2025

Brigid Alverson on April 29, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59433/purple-earth-comics-closes-tabletop-treasures-games-opens-etsy-store-goes-brick-mortar-retailers-talk-tariffs-fcbd-looms

 

Huntington comic shop closes after three decades

Mike Browning

WOWK Apr 28, 2025

https://www.wowktv.com/news/local/huntington-comic-shop-closes-after-three-decades/

 

Troy's Cromulent Comics looks to power-up what a comic shop can be

By Rick Marshall,

Albany Times-Union April 18, 2025

https://www.timesunion.com/business/article/troy-s-cromulent-comics-looks-power-up-comic-shop-20278768.php

 

Mission Viejo comic shop aims for "nuclear" success

Raniel Santos

    Apr 7, 2025

    https://dailytitan.com/lifestyle/mission-viejo-comic-shop-aims-for-nuclear-success/article_62457960-8855-4aa6-89e9-dba3d1295148.html

 

Up, up and away! Free Comic Book Day set for Saturday

Justin Marietti

Mining Journal Apr 28, 2025

https://www.miningjournal.net/news/front-page-news/2025/04/up-up-and-away-4/

 

Livermore man arrested for comic shop burglary, stolen Legos case

By KTVU Staff

  March 28, 2025

https://www.ktvu.com/news/arrest-made-case-comic-shop-burglary-stolen-legos-case

 

The Best Comic Book Stores in DFW

At these North Texas shops, escapism is only a book away.

By Simon Pruitt

April 14, 2025

https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts/best-comic-book-stores-in-dallas-texas-22091604

 

May 3: The best thing about FREE Comic Book Day isn't even the free comic books

Byline: Press Release

Double Midnight Comics

Sunday, April 27, 2025

https://manchester.inklink.news/may-3-the-best-thing-about-free-comic-book-day-isnt-even-the-free-comic-books/

 

Comic Book Day Comic Shop Crawl

https://www.choosechicago.com/event/comic-book-day-comic-shop-crawl/

 

Free Comic Book Day gives local artists an opportunity to shine

Event also provides Time Travelers a chance to show off new Berkley location

By Kurt Anthony Krug

: April 28, 2025

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2025/04/28/free-comic-book-day-gives-local-artists-an-opportunity-to-shine/

 

Free Comic Book Day celebrates everything from manga to Marvel at Houston stores

By Yvette Orozco,

April 25, 2025  https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/trending/article/free-comic-book-day-20292124.php

 

West Virginia comic book writer named editor-in-chief at Boom! Studios [Andy Schmidt]

Mike Browning

WOWK Apr 14, 2025

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia-comic-book-writer-named-editor-in-chief-at-boom-studios/

 

2025 Huntington Comic & Toy Convention canceled

Mike Browning

WOWK  Mar 21, 2025

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/2025-huntington-comic-toy-convention-canceled/

 

Marvel vs. DC: Which is West Virginia's favorite?

Isaac Taylor     

WOWK Dec 16, 2022

https://www.wowktv.com/news/west-virginia/marvel-vs-dc-which-is-west-virginias-favorite/

 

R.I.P. JACK KATZ

Longtime Comics Artist, Creator of Early Graphic Novel 'The First Kingdom'

Brigid Alverson on April 29, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59435/r-i-p-jack-katz

 

Diamond files motion to approve sale to Universal and Ad Populum

Heidi MacDonald on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/diamond-files-motion-to-approve-sale-to-universal-and-ad-populum/

 

Court approves sale of Diamond assets to Universal/Ad Populum

Heidi MacDonald on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/court-approves-sale-of-diamond-assets-to-universal-ad-populum/

 

Diamond Motions Court for Sale to Universal Distribution, Ad Populum, and Sparkle Pop LLC

  April 29, 2025 by Brett  Schenker

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/diamond-motions-court-for-sale-to-universal-distribution-ad-populum-and-sparkle-pop-llc/

 

286 Days in Space: WHAT HAPPENED WHEN TWO ASTRONAUTS WENT INTO SPACE FOR 9 DAYS - AND GOT STUCK THERE FOR 9 MONTHS

BY THOMAS FULLER•ILLUSTRATIONS BY TONCI ZONJIC

New York Times (April 27 2025): Kids 5

 

HOW I BECAME A MANGA ARTIST BY POSUKA DEMIZU

Bryan Lufkin and Hisako Ueno

New York Times (April 27 2025): Kids 9

 

Meet Maia Kealoha, the 8-Year-Old Star of the New 'Lilo & Stitch'.

KATHERINE CUSUMANO

New York Times (April 27 2025): Kids 9

 

DC Studios' Luca Guadagnino Movie 'Sgt. Rock' Not Moving Forward

Borys Kit

April 30, 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dc-studios-luca-guadagnino-movie-sgt-rock-1236204176/

 

Free speech row as cartoons are banned: Backlash after venue scraps exhibition of Fleet Street cartoonists - including the Mail's Mac and Pugh - for fear of causing offence

SAM GREENHILL

  29 April 2025

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14661933/Free-speech-row-cartoons-banned-exhibition.html

 

Archie, Jughead and friends are helping raise money for a Newfoundland fire department

Archie Comics was eager to create new tale when approached by Harbour Breton Volunteer Fire Department

Alex Kennedy · CBC News Apr 26, 2025

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/archie-comics-harbour-breton-1.7518041

 

STEVENSON LOST AND FOUND

https://www.stevensonlostandfound.com/about

 

Cartoon Liberation | Robert Crumb and His Times

Jeet Heer

April 2025

https://southwestreview.com/volume-110-number-1/cartoon-liberation-robert-crumb-and-his-times/

 

Half Dream, Half Reality | An Interview with Lynda Barry

Mary Miller

(April 2025): https://southwestreview.com/volume-110-number-1/half-dream-half-reality-an-interview-with-lynda-barry/

 

Keith Giffen: The Interview part 5

Harry Broertjes

https://glencadigan.substack.com/p/is-this-thing-on-xxiv

Glen Cadigan from 20th Century Refugee  April 30 2025

 

Kadokawa Corporation announces winners of its first "Wordless World Manga Contest"

By John Freeman on April 30, 2025 https://downthetubes.net/kadokawa-corporation-announces-winners-of-its-first-wordless-world-manga-contest/

 

Studiohoffmann presents Gab 'n' Doodle with guest Brian Biggs

mark hoffmann

  Apr 21, 2025

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2TbNFWhsoc

 

Skottie Young

I Hate Fairyland: Once Upon A Time FCBD Special [FCBD work]

STUPID FRESH MESS  Apr 30, 2025

https://skottieyoung.substack.com/p/i-hate-fairyland-once-upon-a-time

Artist Talks in Times of Fascism
Laylah Ali, whose drawing survey is on view at UMass Amherst, has a knack for addressing what artists stay silent about.
 Jesse Lambert and Laylah Ali April 29, 2025
https://hyperallergic.com/1007254/artist-talks-in-times-of-fascism/

  Gil Roth
Craig Thompson
Virtual Memories Show 636: April 30, 2025
 https://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-636-craig-thompson
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_636_-_Craig_Thompson.mp3

'Thunderbolts*': Another Marvel widget, saved by the cast
Review by Ann Hornaday
April 30, 2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2025/04/30/thuderbolts-marvel-movie-florence-pugh/
 
Box Office: 'Thunderbolts*' to Kick Off Summer Season in Pivotal Moment for Marvel Studios
Pamela McClintock
April 29, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-thunderbolts-summer-marvel-studios-1236203557/

Thunderbolts* Zeroes In On The Human Beneath The Hero
By Jarrod Jones  |  April 30, 2025
https://www.pastemagazine.com/movies/thunderbolts/thunderbolts-review-mcu-marvel-team-florence-pugh-cast-plot-action-problems

Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied
Julian Lytle on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-thunderbolts-wont-shock-you-but-will-leave-you-feeling-satisfied/

Colleen Doran
Eh...nope. [making a living in comic books]
Colleen Doran's Funny Business Apr 30, 2025
 https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/ehnope

Sally Williams dir. 2019.
Stevenson Lost And Found [documentary film on James Stevenson].
Salient Films
https://www.stevensonlostandfound.com

Kiwi filmmaker documents the life of one of America's great cartoonists with Stevenson: Lost and Found
Elizabeth White
Newshub June 18, 2020
https://www.stuff.co.nz/culture/350539119/kiwi-filmmaker-documents-the-life-of-one-of-america-s-great-cartoonists-with-stevenson-lost-and-found

The shows must go on: Oscar-qualifying film festival Doc Edge goes digital [ "Stevenson - Lost and Found". James Stevenson]
Kate Green
May 31, 2020
https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/film/121671966/the-shows-must-go-on-oscarqualifying-film-festival-doc-edge-goes-digital

Military Decorations, Pete Hegseth-Style
A new lineup of distinguished-service medals, rewarding Martial Lawlessness, Laughing at All of Elon Musk's Jokes, and Outstanding Bone Spurs.
By Ivan Ehlers
April 28, 2025
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/05/05/military-decorations-pete-hegseth-style

Graphic novelist Gareth Hinds on imagining and illustrating the classics
Adele Haeg
Jan 30, 2025
https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01/30/graphic-novelist-gareth-hinds-on-imagining-and-illustrating-the-classics/

Good Omens shares graphic novel update ahead of season 3
The Terry Pratchett Estate has issued a statement.
    Louise Griffin
Radio Times 30 January 2025
https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/fantasy/good-omens-graphic-novel-update-newsupdate/

Virginia veteran and comic book artist Clutch honors his fallen friends through graphic novels ["War Stories: The Battle of Britain," Willie "Clutch" Grimes]
By: Greg McQuade
Jan 31, 2025
https://www.wtvr.com/news/local-news/clutch-comic-book-artist-jan-31-2025

Seven-year-old Bobby Morrison brings comics to the Reflet [Canada]
31 janvier 2025
By Gabrielle Vinette
https://editionap.ca/2025/01/31/seven-year-old-bobby-morrison-brings-comics-to-the-reflet/

More Headaches for Diamond Comic Distributors
By Jim Milliot and John Maher
Apr 30, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/97656-more-headaches-for-diamond-comic-distributors.html

Meet Boom! Studios Publisher Michael Kelly
By Heidi MacDonald
Apr 30, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97522-meet-boom-studios-publisher-michael-kelly.html

PW Close-Up: Mark Siegel on the New 23rd Street Imprint
Apr 27, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97603-pw-studio-pw-close-up-mark-siegel-on-the-new-23rd-street-imprint.html

American Manga Awards Set for August 21
Apr 29, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5341

Manga in The Crosshairs: The State of Manga Bans in 2025
by Coop Bicknell, Apr 25th 2025
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2025-04-25/manga-in-the-crosshairs-the-state-of-manga-bans-in-2025/.223363

PW Comics World: More To Come
More to Come 670: Publishing News
Calvin Reid, Heidi 'The Beat' MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons
on 04/25/2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1365

Disney & Marvel Don't Want To Play Nicepool With Justin Baldoni Over 'Deadpool' In Blake Lively Battle
Dominic Patten
April 29, 2025
https://deadline.com/2025/04/blake-lively-justin-baldoni-ryan-reynolds-latest-2-1236379694/

Marvel doesn't want to share Nicepool plans with Justin Baldoni; Disney argues that Deadpool is an ongoing franchise, so Nicepool plans are proprietary information.
By Mary Kate Carr  |  April 29, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/disney-wont-share-nicepool-info-justin-baldoni


Comic Culture with Denis Kitchen
terence dollard
 Apr 30, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGM6X73ggUQ

TAPE DEC #14 | Nate Cosby
Declan Shalvey
 Apr 30, 2025 TAPE DEC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFzp7vMGc7s

Tim Seeley Talks TMNT Rouge Vigilante and More
wordballoon
 Apr 29, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIMDl3D-xJw

Paul Jenkins Thunderbolts and The Sentry
wordballoon April 30 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4mvdjEmPJAs

#221: Tyler Boss - You'll Do Bad Things Writer
Justin Soderberg
Apr 30, 2025 Capes and Tights Podcast
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iEI0zvAy6sQ

WaPo review of ‘Thunderbolts*’ by returning critic Ann Hornaday

'Thunderbolts*': Another Marvel widget, saved by the cast

Florence Pugh, David Harbour and Julia Louis-Dreyfus lead an ensemble of actors who elevate an otherwise ho-hum MCU entry.

Review by Ann Hornaday

April 30, 2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2025/04/30/thuderbolts-marvel-movie-florence-pugh/

(2.5 stars)

May 9: Jerry Craft at Scrawl Books

Gareth Hinds article from January

I missed it but my Bibliography co-author Tony Rose caught it.

Graphic novelist Gareth Hinds on imagining and illustrating the classics

Adele Haeg

Jan 30, 2025

https://yaledailynews.com/blog/2025/01/30/graphic-novelist-gareth-hinds-on-imagining-and-illustrating-the-classics/

Julian Lytle reviews THUNDERBOLTS*

Movie Review: THUNDERBOLTS* won't shock you but will leave you feeling satisfied

By Julian Lytle on 04/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-thunderbolts-wont-shock-you-but-will-leave-you-feeling-satisfied/

King Con by Daniel Boris

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/29/2025

Alliance sues Diamond – again: "The truth finally emerged."

Heidi MacDonald on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/alliance-sues-diamond-again-the-truth-finally-emerged/          

 

Alliance Entertainment Submits Complaint Against Diamond Claiming Fraud and Deception

  April 29, 2025 by Brett

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/29/alliance-entertainment-submits-complaint-against-diamond-claiming-fraud-and-deception/

 

ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT SUES DIAMOND, AGAIN

Along with the Investment Bank, Restructuring Consultants, and Alliance Game Distributors Executives

  Milton Griepp on April 29, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59432/alliance-entertainment-sues-diamond-again

 

LIVING IN EXCITING TIMES

  Rob Salkowitz on April 28, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/59430/living-exciting-times

 

The Beat Digest 29/04/25: SUPERMAN lawsuit dismissed

Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-290425/

 

Interview: Jennifer Miller Hammel's radio show ARCADE is the place where Zelda and Beethoven coexist in musical harmony [videogame music]

Ricardo Serrano Denis on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jennifer-miller-arcade/

 

Francis by Pat Marrin 2013-2025

D. D. Degg

April 28, 2025

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/04/28/francis-by-pat-marrin-2013-2025/

 

A New York Moment: Harry Bliss on His Close Encounters With Sy Hersh

"Every now and again when I receive one of his emails, I'm always amazed at how brilliant and hilarious he is."

By Harry Bliss

April 28, 2025

https://lithub.com/a-new-york-moment-harry-bliss-on-his-close-encounters-with-sy-hersh/

 

Iconic New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast Closes Out Carol Cory Fine Art

Apr 28, 2025 | By: Jamie Larson

https://ruralintelligence.com/arts/iconic-new-yorker-cartoonist-roz-chast-closes-out-carol-corey-fine-art-with-a-lovably-neurotic-bang

 

Barbara Brandon-Croft speaks on pioneering legacy in comics

The first Black woman cartoonist in mainstream press discusses her iconic strip "Where I'm Coming From," her father's influence, and the importance of Black women's voices in art

    By Tonya J Williams

    Apr 28, 2025

    https://rollingout.com/2025/04/28/barbara-brandon-croft-legacy-in-comics/

 

Reviews: Crumb: A Cartoonist's Life

Frank M. Young | April 29, 2025

https://www.tcj.com/reviews/crumb-a-cartoonists-life/

 

'Thunderbolts*' Review: Florence Pugh and Sebastian Stan Lead a Gratifyingly Fresh and Soulful Marvel Adventure

David Rooney

April 29, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/thunderbolts-review-florence-pugh-sebastian-stan-marvel-1236202913/

 

Thunderbolts*': Sebastian Stan and Wyatt Russell Talk Marvel's Most Unexpected Story and Wanting to Disprove Naysayers

Brian Davids

April 28, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/thunderbolts-sebastian-stan-and-wyatt-russell-1236202658/

 

'Thunderbolts*': Florence Pugh and David Harbour Talk Absent 'Black Widow' Stars and Pretending to Be Tom Cruise

Brian Davids

April 28, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/thunderbolts-florence-pugh-david-harbour-1236202315/

 

Skylar Patridge Discusses Spies, Supergirl, and Crowdfunding Comics

  October 8, 2024            by Brant Lewis

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/10/08/skylar-patridge-discusses-spies-supergirl-and-crowdfunding-comics/

 

Hart Seely talks new comic series Archaic with writer Melissa F. Olson

Hart Seely

  October 24, 2024  Graphic Policy

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/10/24/exclusive-hart-seely-talks-new-comic-series-archaic-with-writer-melissa-f-olson/

 

"A Chinese James Bond" The Manchurian with writer Pornsak Pichetshote

Posted on October 15, 2024     by Elana Levin

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/10/15/a-chinese-james-bond-the-manchurian-with-writer-pornsak-pichetshote/

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12376943_2024_10_15_02_23_02.mp3

 

Alex Ross and Steve Darnall talk Uncle Sam: Special Election Edition

Posted on August 9, 2024          by Elana Levin

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12360732_2024_08_09_19_52_17.mp3

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/08/09/alex-ross-and-steve-darnall-talk-uncle-sam-special-election-edition/

 

Hazel Newlevant: "Becoming Who We Are" and Protecting Each Other

Posted on August 1, 2024          by Elana Levin

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12358626_2024_08_01_04_22_06.mp3

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/08/01/hazel-newlevant-becoming-who-we-are-and-protecting-each-other/

 

It's Dick Tracy! With Writer Alex Segura

Posted on May 3, 2024 by Elana Levin

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/ab887eef-859a-449b-b8de-2235357d7f32/show_12335859_2024_05_01_23_18_01.mp3

https://graphicpolicy.com/2024/05/03/its-dick-tracy-with-writer-alex-segura/

Words, Images, & Worlds with Jacqueline Davies [The Lemonade War]
Jason DeHart
 Apr 29, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H080WbxcnvI

Comic Culture with Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman [The Pedestrian]
terence dollard
 Apr 29, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfuVZ-jckDQ

Florence Pugh anchors Marvel's Thunderbolts* with a refreshing lack of superpowers
Marvel Studios gets a little mojo back without leaning too hard on flash, or promises for the future.
By Jesse Hassenger  |  April 29, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/thunderbolts-review

Thunderbolts Is Marvel Back to Doing What Marvel Does Best
Marvel Studios' latest brings back some of its earlier magic in a darkly funny character piece that draws from a roster of MCU underdogs.
By Germain Lussier
io9 April 29, 2025
https://gizmodo.com/thunderbolts-movie-review-florence-pugh-marvel-studios-disney-2000595603

Monkey D. Luffy to throw first pitch at Fenway Park during sold-out ONE PIECE theme day
Hayame Kawachi on 04/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/monkey-d-luffy-to-throw-first-pitch-at-fenway-park-during-sold-out-one-piece-theme-day/

'More than just a comic book:' Florida author encourages kids, parents to read with 'New Kid' graphic novel
OCLS hosting 'Meet the Author' with New York Times Bestseller Jerry Craft, author of 'New Kid' series
Crystal Moyer
January 29, 2025
https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2025/01/29/more-than-just-a-comic-book-florida-author-encourages-kids-parents-to-read-with-new-kid-graphic-novel/

Charlie Brown and the Peanuts Gang Turn 75. Good Grief!
Shivani Vora
A version of this article appears in print on April 27, 2025, Museums F18 of the New York edition with the headline: The Peanuts Gang Turns 75. Good Grief!.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/24/arts/design/peanuts-miami-childrens-museum.html

Sliders: For 'The Simpsons,' MLB's gambling ties make a perfectly cromulent premise [in print as Ohtani's Interpreter Ends Up as Fodder For 'The Simpsons']
Tyler Kepner
New York Times (April 27, 2025): Sports 29.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6302810/2025/04/25/the-simpsons-mlb-gambling-baseball/

Quote of the Day: Ohtani's Interpreter Ends Up as Fodder for 'The Simpsons'
Joel Cohen,
April 26, 2025
A version of this article appears in print on April 27, 2025, Section A, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Quote of the Day.
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/26/pageoneplus/quote-of-the-day-ohtanis-interpreter-ends-up-as-fodder-for-the-simpsons.html

Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: With Special Guest Ron Marz
Pop Culture Squad April 29 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mtEZIPRxtc

Ying Chang Compestine dishes on her new graphic novel cookbook
    Kate Bradshaw The (San Jose) Mercury News
    Jan 29, 2025
https://www.goskagit.com/ying-chang-compestine-dishes-on-her-new-graphic-novel-cookbook/article_6f616740-de8a-11ef-8d9e-2f05f080f7ef.html

'Rocko' Creator Joe Murray on His New Animated Short 'Fiego and the Magic Fish' and Idyllic Life on a Belgian Farm
Ramin Zahed
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/rocko-creator-joe-murray-on-his-new-animated-short-fiego-and-the-magic-fish-and-idyllic-life-on-a-belgian-farm/

Better Call Gaul: Directors Alain Chabat and Fabrice Joubert Recall Their Adventures with 'Asterix & Obelix: The Big Fight'
By Rich Johnson
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/better-call-gaul-directors-alain-chabat-and-fabrice-joubert-recall-their-adventures-with-asterix-obelix-the-big-fight/

Paris Court Orders Total Liquidation of Cyber Group Studios
 Animation Magazine
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/paris-court-orders-total-liquidation-of-cyber-group-studios/

Sony to Release Mamoru Hosoda's New Princess Movie 'Scarlet' in U.S. Theaters on Dec. 12
 Ramin Zahed
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/sony-to-release-mamoru-hosodas-new-princess-movie-scarlet-in-u-s-theaters-on-dec-12/

Mofac/Angel Studios' 'The King of Kings' Takes the Crown for Biggest S. Korean Movie at the U.S. Box Office
 Ramin Zahed
April 28, 2025
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/mofac-angel-studios-the-king-of-kings-takes-the-crown-for-biggest-s-korean-movie-at-the-u-s-box-office/

 Margreet de Heer
Live cartooning for the Benelux
Margreet's Comics Apr 29, 2025
https://margreetdeheer.substack.com/p/live-cartooning-for-the-benelux

Adaptive Storytelling: Writing New Truths Within Beloved Worlds - with Jim Zub
Gerald Ford
The Corner of Story and Game
 Apr 26, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jsLVOAnn4A

More Headaches for Diamond Comic Distributors
By Jim Milliot
Apr 29, 2025 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/97656-more-headaches-for-diamond-comic-distributors.html

Diamond Comic Distributors To Be Liquidated? Chapter 7 Paperwork Filed
Is Diamond to be liquidated over shoddy paperwork? US courts enter paperwork for Chapter 7 bankruptcy as Diamond fail to file.
28 Apr 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-to-be-liquidated-chapter-7-paperwork-filed/

Diamond Comics Replies To Chapter 7 Bankruptcy Over Late Paperwork
by Rich Johnston
  29 Apr 2025
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comics-replies-to-chapter-7-bankruptcy-over-late-paperwork/

AENT Sues Diamond, Claim "Fraudulently Misrepresented" WOTC Agreement
Alliance Entertainment, or AENT, sues Diamond, claiming they "Fraudulently Misrepresented" status of distribution agreement with Wizards of the Coast
 , 29 Apr 2025
by Rich Johnston
 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/aent-sues-diamond-claim-fraudulently-misrepresented-wotc-agreement/

DC's Free Comic Book Day Released Digitally One Minute Past Midnight
DC Comics' Free Comic Book Day titles will be released digitally one minute past midnight, long before the comic book stores open
  28 Apr 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dcs-free-comic-book-day-released-digitally-one-minute-past-midnight/

Make Mine Manga Exhibition Back on Tour [UK]
John Freeman on April 28, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/make-mine-manga-exhibition-back-on-tour/

British Comics Now Delegation to Brussels Announced
John Freeman on April 28, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/british-comics-now-delegation-to-brussels-announced/

The Homestretch
with Chris dela Torre, Jenny Howe
The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 3 [ Calgary's Red Skull Comics store]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142437-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-3

The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 4 [voice actor Mark Meer]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142451-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-4

The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 5 [ Captain Canuck]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142458-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-5

The Homestretch at Calgary Expo: PART 6 [ Jim Zub]
April 25, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142466-the-homestretch-calgary-expo-part-6

The Homestretch
with Chris dela Torre, Jenny Howe
Comic Expo class
April 24, 2025
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-97-the-homestretch/clip/16142143-comic-expo-class

Meet The Comic Legend Behind Milk and Cheese Who Changed Everything! [Evan Dorkin]
Collectors Confessions
Apr 29, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mJZaDScliI

Alex Segura - Working for DC, Marvel and Archie and How to Make it Work!
Collectors Confessions
 Apr 8, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpNcv9-cNBY

Boom! Founder Ross Richie Spills Secrets on Comics and Hollywood
Collectors Confessions
 Nov 5, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72Swopv061I

Cavan Scott Shares the ONE Thing That Made His Comics Career Take Off!
Collectors Confessions
 Nov 26, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_5hLfGP23o&pp=0gcJCYQJAYcqIYzv

This Legendary Comic Artist Just Revived Captain Planet [David Pepose]
Collectors Confessions
 Apr 15, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s31FBfalmyQ

The Man Who Helped Make the Punisher An ICON! [Stephen Grant]
Collectors Confessions
 Mar 25, 2025  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ2nsfcle4s

Self Publishing Comic Books Successfully - Outer Space Adventure!!! [Joey Eposito]
Collectors Confessions
Feb 25, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lgDDhs_dN0

The COOLEST Writer on the PLANET - Matthew Rosenberg from Ramones to Wu Tang to Vampires
Collectors Confessions
 Feb 18, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6bdnsVOICo

What Makes Fabrice Sapolsky a LEGEND in the Comic Book Industry?
Collectors Confessions
 Feb 11, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8WNxFmkeBWs

Is Ed Brisson the Future of Comic Book Writing?
Collectors Confessions
Jan 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JtaaFVMtEOg

Are Limited Edition Mystery Comic Book Packs the next Big Thing? Top Shelf Comics Explains!
Collectors Confessions
 Jan 7, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V58_nqn7woA

Olivia Cuartero-Briggs SPILLS Her Comic Book Secrets
Collectors Confessions
 Dec 31, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzAG06SdUQ8

Tom Sniegoski and Jeannine Acheson talk Vampirella, Herculoids and writing as a team!
Collectors Confessions
 Dec 24, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-Q-liobQd8

Is Magma Comix the next BIG Indie Comic Book Company?
Collectors Confessions  Dec 17, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrkWYB4dZTc

Human Fly is BACK and It's Changing the Australian Comic Book Scene FOREVER!
Collectors Confessions
 Dec 10, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHOr6jMxnKA

Ryan North talks Fantastic Four, Squirrel Girl and Marvels Big 2025 Crossover Event!
Collectors Confessions
 Dec 3, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5TLVN25m0Y

Robert Gill's Comic Creation SECRETS Revealed!
Collectors Confessions
 Nov 19, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-HELtP55gA

Talking Comics with Scott Koblish - Guinness World Record, His Many Deaths and Comic Legends!
Collectors Confessions Nov 12, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFCy6v9LuCQ

Joey Esposito and Sean Von Gorman SPILL their Comic Book SECRETS! [The Pedestrian]
Collectors Confessions
Oct 15, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0K2OBhzGqw

Is David Quinn the Master of Dark Comic Books and Creepy Storytelling?
Collectors Confessions
Oct 8, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6l7J_VhRTlc

COMIC EXPERT Dan Watters Spills Secrets on New Batman and Nightwing Series
Collectors Confessions
 Oct 1, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4o6ZImH1dQ

Time For More Golf! by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/28/2025

Diamond Comics to reveal excited and "exceptionally well‑known purchasers"

Heidi MacDonald on 04/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/diamond-comics-to-reveal-excited-and-exceptionally-well-known-purchasers/

 

Interview: Norm Konyu on the folklore behind DOWNLANDS

Jared Bird on 04/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-norm-konyu-on-the-folklore-behind-downlands/      

 

'Hazbin Hotel' Offshoot 'Helluva Boss' Gets Prime Video Run, Two-Season Renewal

Vivienne Medrano, who created both shows, has also signed a first-look deal with the streamer.

Rick Porter

April 25, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/hazbin-hotel-spinoff-helluva-boss-prime-video-1236201132/

 

The First Black Medal of Honor Action Is Brought to Life in the Latest AUSA Graphic Novel

Military.com | By Blake Stilwell

April 25, 2025

https://www.military.com/history/first-black-medal-of-honor-action-brought-life-latest-ausa-graphic-novel.html

 

New Graphic Novel from 'Beavis and Butt-Head' Comic Artist Perfectly Captures What it Was Like to Be Drafted for the Vietnam War [Rick Parker]

Military.com | By Blake Stilwell

  September 26, 2024 

https://www.military.com/off-duty/books/2024/09/26/new-graphic-novel-beavis-and-butt-head-comic-artist-perfectly-captures-what-it-was-be-drafted.html

 

Jack Katz, 1927-2025

Steven Ringgenberg | April 28, 2025 https://www.tcj.com/jack-katz-1927/

 

Trump Media Indignant at Telnaes' Trump Swastika Baton Toon

D. D. Degg

Daily Cartoonist April 27 2025

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/04/27/right-wing-media-indignant-at-telnaes-trump-swastika-baton-toon/

 

WRITING MY FIRST MARVEL COMIC

  Joe Casey Writes   Apr 28, 2025

https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/writing-my-first-marvel-comic

 

Well-known NH cartoonist, author releases new book [Harry Bliss]

Darren Perron

WCAX  Apr. 24, 2025

https://www.wcax.com/2025/04/24/well-known-nh-cartoonist-author-releases-new-book/

 

You Can Quote Me: April 27, 2025 [Harry Bliss]

Darren Perron

WCAX Apr. 27, 2025 

https://www.wcax.com/2025/04/28/ycqm-april-27-2025/

 

Korean Gov't Commits $1 Billion to Grow Animation Industry

Animation Magazine April 25, 2025

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/04/korean-govt-commits-1-billion-to-grow-animation-industry/

 

Daniel Best - Author  Apr 27, 2025

 Marvel Litigation: Stan Lee v Marvel [movie revenue]

https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/marvel-litigation-stan-lee-v-marvel

 

Doctor Simpo and Graham Manley's Space Dork collected

John Freeman on April 27, 2025

https://downthetubes.net/doctor-simpo-and-graham-manleys-space-dork-collected/

 

COMICBOOKS FOR KIDS PRESENTS ANNUAL AWARDS TO RETAILERS, PUBLISHERS, CREATORS

Plus: Art Baltazar Shows Off New Comic

Brigid Alverson on April 25, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59415/comicbooks-for-kids-presents-annual-awards-retailers-publishers-creators

 

Interview: EPs Robert Scull and Jonny Belt discuss "hare-larious" SUPER DUPER BUNNY LEAGUE animated series

Taimur Dar on 04/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-eps-robert-scull-and-jonny-belt-discuss-hare-larious-super-duper-bunny-league-animated-series/

 

MORE ON ALLIANCE ENTERTAINMENT TERMINATION, BACK-UP BID

Causes for Termination, Who Gets Diamond's Comic Business?

  Milton Griepp on April 28, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59420/more-alliance-entertainment-termination-back-up-bid

 

R.I.P. ROB STULL

Artist, Teacher, Curator

Brigid Alverson on April 28, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59424/r-i-p-rob-stull

 

Highlighting the unseen artists behind comic books [Rob Stull]

By Cindy Atoji Keene

Boston Globe  August 3, 2018

https://www.bostonglobe.com/business/2018/08/03/coloring-unseen-artists-behind-comic-books/v1aKyO05bBka9x6qdV5LxM/story.html

 

Career Stories: Rob Stull, DIP '89

SMFA Admissions | January 28, 2021

https://smfa.tufts.edu/news/career-stories-rob-stull-dip-89

 

The Walking Dead games hit $1B in revenue and the Netflix show hits 1.3B viewing hours in 2023

Dean Takahashi             

January 27, 2025 https://venturebeat.com/games/the-walking-dead-games-hit-1b-in-revenue-and-the-netflix-show-hits-1-3b-viewing-hours-in-2023/

 

Jamal Igle talks about his journey, the creation of Molly Danger, and the challenges within the comic industry

Born and brought up in New York City, Jamal credits his mother and the city for his illustrious career

Priyamedha Dutta

  January 28, 2025  

https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/bangalore/jamal-igle-talks-about-his-journey-the-creation-of-molly-danger-and-the-challenges-within-the-comic-industry/article69129221.ece

 

A History of American Comics in Six Panels

Using repetition to show how things change

Matt Madden

Jan 27, 2025 https://mattmadd.substack.com/p/a-history-of-american-comics-in-six

 

Built to Last: The Art of Steve Marcus

Jewish Museum of Florida  October 30, 2024 – April 27, 2025

https://jmof.fiu.edu/exhibitions-events/exhibitions/steve-marcus/index.html

Diamond bankruptcy trustee files to either dismiss or convert to Chapter 7
Heidi MacDonald April 28 2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/diamond-bankruptcy-trustee-files-to-either-dismiss-or-convert-to-chapter-7/

Motion Filed to Turn Diamond's Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 or Dismissal
Brett Schenker  April 28, 2025
https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/04/28/motion-filed-to-turn-diamonds-chapter-11-to-chapter-7-or-dismissal/

TRUSTEE MOVES TO CONVERT DIAMOND BANKRUPTCY TO CHAPTER 7 (LIQUIDATION) OR DISMISS
As Diamond Announces New Acquisition Plan
 Milton Griepp on April 28, 2025
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59427/trustee-moves-convert-diamond-bankruptcy-chapter-7-liquidation-dismiss

Skottie Young from STUPID FRESH MESS Apr 28, 2025
Lost And Found: Bully Wars Demo
 https://skottieyoung.substack.com/p/lost-and-found-bully-wars-the-demo

The Latest Superman Litigation: Peary v DC Comics, Inc.
Daniel Best - Author Apr 28, 2025
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-latest-superman-litigation-peary

Marvel and Fantagraphics team up for LOST MARVELS, a collection of Silver Age masters
Ollie Kaplan on 04/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-and-fantagraphics-team-up-for-lost-marvels-a-collection-of-silver-age-masters/

Alliance Calls Off Diamond Comic Distributors Deal
By Jim Milliot
Apr 28, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97642-alliance-entertainment-calls-off-deal-for-diamond-comic-distributors.html

Paul Jenkins on Sentry: Thunderbolts*, His Incredible Powers, and Portraying Mental Health
Liam McGuire
Comic Frontier  Apr 28, 2025
https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/paul-jenkins-on-sentry-thunderbolts-benchmark-powers-and-portraying-mental-health

MAD Magazine's Sergio Aragonés Draws WEEKLY WORLD NEWS Puzzle Cartoons - WEIRD PICTURE SEARCH
Groo Tube
 Feb 10, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBwhTxkBqnM

PAUL KUPPERBERG: My 13 Favorite SERGIO ARAGONES WEEKLY WORLD NEWS 'Weird Picture Searches'
 Sep 6, 2024
https://13thdimension.com/paul-kupperberg-my-13-favorite-sergio-aragones-weekly-world-news-weird-picture-searches/

Charles Soule The Man behind Daredevil's Muse
word balloon April 28 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQdEtVCBxkk

The Greg Weisman Gargoyles Interview
The Comics Cube with Duy Tano April 28 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dt_EMUgc67M

On Peanuts and Gender
Nat Gertler
    The AAUGH Blog April 28, 2025
    https://aaugh.com/wordpress/2025/04/on-peanuts-and-gender/

May 2: This Friday at Dwightmess: "Trash & Other Filth"

From the back of a Claire's dumpster comes the variety comic art show "TRASH & OTHER FILTH!!"

::: From the brains of cartoonists Erin Lissette (DC), Shannon Spence (NJ) & Marta Syrup (PA) :::

::: Unified by found materials and a love for cute, these three artists will present new comics, found materials art, comics readings & performances for a DWIGHTMESS gallery blowout!

Join us May 2nd at 7pm for an opening night extension of Exclamation Point (Philly's original comic reading by Marta Syrup) and behold trash become treasure: comic readings by Erin Lisette, Marta Syrup, and Maddie Sackett joined by Eugene Eyesoak, a VHS clip show of Dwightmess video vault selections, THEN, a punk rock comic reading and performance by Shannon Spence and her band MUTAGEN !!!! 💚💚🤢💚💚

Also, we welcome Fantom Comics as our Special Guest exhibitor for the opening; visit their table and browse comics on the first floor of the compound!!

See you there! 🙃🙃🙃🗑️🗑️🗑️

Trash and Other Filth!

Erin Lissette, Shannon Spence, Marta Syrup

May 2 -June 30, 2025

Opening Reception: May 2, 2025, 7-9pm

Location: DWIGHTMESS, 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring MD 20910

Free admission and open to the public.

Light refreshments & beverages provided.