Then Lalo Alcaraz introduced Dolores Huerta co-founder of the American Farm Workers Union who at 93 gave an excellent talk.
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Matthew Rosenberg's account of his Fantom Comics signing.
from his newsletter, only the Fantom info included. [That's not a cherry tree btw]
She's beautiful!
Chapter 239: A preview of a book you can buy right now...
May 28 |
https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/shes-beautiful
When we last left off, Tyler Boss and I were just a few days into our trip. We had survived the perils of Annapolis, barely. Now, running hours late, we raced to our nation's capital, Washington D.C. (had to google it). D.C. was nice enough to realize we were running late so they made it impossible to park anywhere near our destination. But we managed to find a spot and ran (light jog really) over to one of my favorite shops- FANTOM COMICS. There we did a very fun Q&A, signed a ton of books, and then quickly shopped before they closed to throw a drag show after hours. Being late to a signing feels awful but the Fantom staff and all the kind people who waited around for us made us feel a little better. And also, in a complicated way, a little worse.
Fantom still has copies of all the issues of WE'RE TAKING EVERYONE DOWN WITH US in stock, some of them may even be signed. Pop in or order online from them.
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As with every town on tour, I picked the best hardcore band from there to use in our little promotional videos. D.C. is tough because some of my favorite bands of all time are from there but in the end Minor Threat lost out to the mighty Bad Brains.
When we left the shop we discovered why everything was so crowded. Cherry Blossoms. They were beautiful. As is the theme of this trip, I forgot to take any good pictures.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/26/2025
Interview: Richard Ivan Jobs on how IN THE LAND OF THE LACANDÓN explores 'the history of knowledge production'
Ollie Kaplan on 05/26/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-richard-ivan-jobs-in-the-land-of-the-lacandon/
Kathleen O'Shea David's Post
[" Since it is out there. Peter David passed away last night."]
Kathleen O'Shea David
May 25 2025
https://www.facebook.com/Puppetmaker/posts/since-it-is-out-there-peter-david-passed-away-last-night-we-are-devastated-more-/10232807574924478/
Tom King's Post May 25 2025
["Peter David. RIP to one of the all time greatest."]
Tom King
https://www.facebook.com/1610722903/posts/10233274759323603/?rdid=3huN7f0mfDZosNTb
N.J.'s Peter David, prolific comic book writer known for 'Incredible Hulk,' 'Spider-Man,' dies at 68
Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com May. 25, 2025,
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/05/njs-peter-david-prolific-comic-book-writer-known-for-incredible-hulk-spider-man-dies-at-68.html
R.I.P. Peter David, legendary comics writer who revived The Incredible Hulk
Peter David, one of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of the modern era, was 68.
By Matt Schimkowitz | May 25, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/peter-david-incredible-hulk-writer-obituary
Tales of Syzpense #81
Peter David: Fallen Angel and Little Devil
Chris Ryall
May 26 2025
https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-81
Alex Segura
May 26, 2025
On Peter David: A great loss for comics, novels, and fandom
https://alexsegura.substack.com/p/on-peter-david
Degg, D. D. 2025. Tod Smith – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 26): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/05/26/tod-smith-rip/
Fingeroth, Danny. 2025. ["Sad to hear of the passing of Tod Smith, my collaborator on many issues of Darkhawk ..."]. Danny Fingeroth's Post (May 25): https://www.facebook.com/752884534/posts/10165626014484535/?rdid=9aucyUEZHlUjyZju
Katz, Jay. 2010? 10 Questions with Tod Smith. Trending Pop Culture: https://trendingpopculture.com/tod-smith/
Unknown. 2025. Tod Garfield Smith [obituary]. Providence Journal (May 8): https://www.providencejournal.com/obituaries/ppvp1172675
The trailblazing cartoon art of Barbara Shermund
Faith Salie
CBS Sunday Morning May 25, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlCr0OYmpuQ or https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-trailblazing-cartoon-art-of-barbara-shermund/
Smith, Jeff. 2024. Talk & Teach: Where Do You Get Your Ideas? CXC Festival (posted May 26, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOV8v2ixGJA
Heifler, Sydney (mod.), Shaheen Beardsley, Sam Risak, and Peter Smyth. 2023. Talk & Teach: Comics Scholars Roundtable. CXC Festival (posted May 23, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D_nk64KUvs
Words, Images, & Worlds with Humberto Avila [quadriplegia].
Jason DeHart
May 25, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBvJ1H8MUw
Dana Simpson on Moving Phoebe and Her Unicorn to Graphic Novels
The Comics Cube with Duy Tano
May 26, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxTUM92FTVw
Ever dream of becoming a cartoonist?
by Danny Tyree
Tyree's Tyrades! May 21, 2025 https://cagle.com/columnist/danny-tyree/2025/05/21/ever-dream-of-becoming-a-cartoonist/
Artists Talk About The Right Way To Draw Superman Part One
P N Neal
April 1, 2025 https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-talk-about-the-right-way-to-draw-superman-part-one/
Artists Talk About The Right Way To Draw Superman Part Two
Paul N Neal
May 22, 2025 https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-talk-about-the-right-way-to-draw-superman-part-two/
Artists On The Right Way To Draw Judge Dredd's Helmet
Paul N Neal
May 5, 2024
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-on-the-right-way-to-draw-judge-dredds-helmet/
Artists Talk About The Right Way To Draw Batman
Paul N Neal
August 25, 2024
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-talk-about-the-right-way-to-draw-batman/
Podcast Canon: Batman: The Audio Adventures was a victim of HBO Max's confused marketing
Dennis McNicholas' audio series should have been a massive hit. Instead, it languished in obscurity.
By Benjamin Cannon | May 26, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/podcast-canon-batman-the-audio-adventures
'CoComelon' to Move From Netflix to Disney+
The hit preschool animated show is set to land on Disney+ in 2027.
Carly Thomas
May 25, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cocomelon-move-netflix-disney-1236229955/
Life Studied Episode 22: Art self care [life drawing]
Mike Hawthorne
May 15, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RV_Z7l7LX4
Vermont Edition At Home: Alison Bechdel
By Mikaela Lefrak,
Andrea Laurion
May 22, 2025
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2025-05-22/vermont-edition-at-home-alison-bechdel
'Utter grief and laughter and catharsis': New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss on his graphic memoir
By Mikaela Lefrak,
Vermont Edition April 30, 2025
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2025-04-30/utter-grief-laughter-catharsis-new-yorker-cartoonist-harry-bliss-graphic-memoir
Interview: Richard Starkings on Elephantmen and ending the Hip Flask saga
Dean Simons on 05/26/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-richard-starkings-on-elephantmen-and-ending-the-hip-flask-saga/
Nick Kroll Reveals the 'Sick Little D—' Scene in 'Big Mouth' That Netflix Asked to Be Cut: 'It's the Grossest Thing'
Marc Malkin
May 23, 2025
https://variety.com/2025/streaming/columns/nick-kroll-big-mouth-gross-scene-cut-netflix-1236408192/
Nick Kroll genuinely does not know what character he's playing in this Smurfs movie
You can watch the panic enter Kroll's eyes as he's asked the hard-hitting question, "Which Smurf are you?"
By William Hughes | May 24, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/nick-kroll-smurfs-movie-does-not-know
"There's a Feeling of Purpose": Artist Ian Bertram on His Art and new Art Book Acheron
David Harper
May 20, 2025
https://sktchd.com/interview/ian-bertram-acheron-interview/
Off Panel #1: Sean Murphy on the Business of Comics
Sean Murphy brings some real talk about how he handles the business of comic art
By David Harper
June 17, 2015
https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-1-sean-murphy-on-the-business-of-comics/
http://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Sean_Murphy_Off_Panel_Podcast.mp3
Off Panel #500: The Hologram Anniversary with Brandon Burpee
By David Harper
May 19, 2025
https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-500-the-hologram-anniversary-with-brandon-burpee/
https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Brandon_Burpee_Episode_500.mp3
Daniel Best - Author
May 25, 2025
Val Conder: Comic Book Collector
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/val-conder-comic-book-collector
Jim Keefe
Herb Trimpe
May 26, 2025
https://www.patreon.com/posts/herb-trimpe-127333274
Ollie Kaplan on 05/26/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-richard-ivan-jobs-in-the-land-of-the-lacandon/
Kathleen O'Shea David's Post
[" Since it is out there. Peter David passed away last night."]
Kathleen O'Shea David
May 25 2025
https://www.facebook.com/Puppetmaker/posts/since-it-is-out-there-peter-david-passed-away-last-night-we-are-devastated-more-/10232807574924478/
Tom King's Post May 25 2025
["Peter David. RIP to one of the all time greatest."]
Tom King
https://www.facebook.com/1610722903/posts/10233274759323603/?rdid=3huN7f0mfDZosNTb
N.J.'s Peter David, prolific comic book writer known for 'Incredible Hulk,' 'Spider-Man,' dies at 68
Amy Kuperinsky | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com May. 25, 2025,
https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2025/05/njs-peter-david-prolific-comic-book-writer-known-for-incredible-hulk-spider-man-dies-at-68.html
R.I.P. Peter David, legendary comics writer who revived The Incredible Hulk
Peter David, one of the most prolific and influential comic book writers of the modern era, was 68.
By Matt Schimkowitz | May 25, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/peter-david-incredible-hulk-writer-obituary
Tales of Syzpense #81
Peter David: Fallen Angel and Little Devil
Chris Ryall
May 26 2025
https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-81
Alex Segura
May 26, 2025
On Peter David: A great loss for comics, novels, and fandom
https://alexsegura.substack.com/p/on-peter-david
Degg, D. D. 2025. Tod Smith – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 26): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/05/26/tod-smith-rip/
Fingeroth, Danny. 2025. ["Sad to hear of the passing of Tod Smith, my collaborator on many issues of Darkhawk ..."]. Danny Fingeroth's Post (May 25): https://www.facebook.com/752884534/posts/10165626014484535/?rdid=9aucyUEZHlUjyZju
Katz, Jay. 2010? 10 Questions with Tod Smith. Trending Pop Culture: https://trendingpopculture.com/tod-smith/
Unknown. 2025. Tod Garfield Smith [obituary]. Providence Journal (May 8): https://www.providencejournal.com/obituaries/ppvp1172675
The trailblazing cartoon art of Barbara Shermund
Faith Salie
CBS Sunday Morning May 25, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlCr0OYmpuQ or https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-trailblazing-cartoon-art-of-barbara-shermund/
Smith, Jeff. 2024. Talk & Teach: Where Do You Get Your Ideas? CXC Festival (posted May 26, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOV8v2ixGJA
Heifler, Sydney (mod.), Shaheen Beardsley, Sam Risak, and Peter Smyth. 2023. Talk & Teach: Comics Scholars Roundtable. CXC Festival (posted May 23, 2025): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-D_nk64KUvs
Words, Images, & Worlds with Humberto Avila [quadriplegia].
Jason DeHart
May 25, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBvJ1H8MUw
Dana Simpson on Moving Phoebe and Her Unicorn to Graphic Novels
The Comics Cube with Duy Tano
May 26, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxTUM92FTVw
Ever dream of becoming a cartoonist?
by Danny Tyree
Tyree's Tyrades! May 21, 2025 https://cagle.com/columnist/danny-tyree/2025/05/21/ever-dream-of-becoming-a-cartoonist/
Artists Talk About The Right Way To Draw Superman Part One
P N Neal
April 1, 2025 https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-talk-about-the-right-way-to-draw-superman-part-one/
Artists Talk About The Right Way To Draw Superman Part Two
Paul N Neal
May 22, 2025 https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-talk-about-the-right-way-to-draw-superman-part-two/
Artists On The Right Way To Draw Judge Dredd's Helmet
Paul N Neal
May 5, 2024
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-on-the-right-way-to-draw-judge-dredds-helmet/
Artists Talk About The Right Way To Draw Batman
Paul N Neal
August 25, 2024
https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/artists-talk-about-the-right-way-to-draw-batman/
Podcast Canon: Batman: The Audio Adventures was a victim of HBO Max's confused marketing
Dennis McNicholas' audio series should have been a massive hit. Instead, it languished in obscurity.
By Benjamin Cannon | May 26, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/podcast-canon-batman-the-audio-adventures
'CoComelon' to Move From Netflix to Disney+
The hit preschool animated show is set to land on Disney+ in 2027.
Carly Thomas
May 25, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/cocomelon-move-netflix-disney-1236229955/
Life Studied Episode 22: Art self care [life drawing]
Mike Hawthorne
May 15, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3RV_Z7l7LX4
Vermont Edition At Home: Alison Bechdel
By Mikaela Lefrak,
Andrea Laurion
May 22, 2025
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2025-05-22/vermont-edition-at-home-alison-bechdel
'Utter grief and laughter and catharsis': New Yorker cartoonist Harry Bliss on his graphic memoir
By Mikaela Lefrak,
Vermont Edition April 30, 2025
https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/vermont-edition/2025-04-30/utter-grief-laughter-catharsis-new-yorker-cartoonist-harry-bliss-graphic-memoir
Interview: Richard Starkings on Elephantmen and ending the Hip Flask saga
Dean Simons on 05/26/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-richard-starkings-on-elephantmen-and-ending-the-hip-flask-saga/
Nick Kroll Reveals the 'Sick Little D—' Scene in 'Big Mouth' That Netflix Asked to Be Cut: 'It's the Grossest Thing'
Marc Malkin
May 23, 2025
https://variety.com/2025/streaming/columns/nick-kroll-big-mouth-gross-scene-cut-netflix-1236408192/
Nick Kroll genuinely does not know what character he's playing in this Smurfs movie
You can watch the panic enter Kroll's eyes as he's asked the hard-hitting question, "Which Smurf are you?"
By William Hughes | May 24, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/nick-kroll-smurfs-movie-does-not-know
"There's a Feeling of Purpose": Artist Ian Bertram on His Art and new Art Book Acheron
David Harper
May 20, 2025
https://sktchd.com/interview/ian-bertram-acheron-interview/
Off Panel #1: Sean Murphy on the Business of Comics
Sean Murphy brings some real talk about how he handles the business of comic art
By David Harper
June 17, 2015
https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-1-sean-murphy-on-the-business-of-comics/
http://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Sean_Murphy_Off_Panel_Podcast.mp3
Off Panel #500: The Hologram Anniversary with Brandon Burpee
By David Harper
May 19, 2025
https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-500-the-hologram-anniversary-with-brandon-burpee/
https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Brandon_Burpee_Episode_500.mp3
Daniel Best - Author
May 25, 2025
Val Conder: Comic Book Collector
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/val-conder-comic-book-collector
Jim Keefe
Herb Trimpe
May 26, 2025
https://www.patreon.com/posts/herb-trimpe-127333274
Monday, May 26, 2025
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/24-25/2025
Diamond Comic Distributors Sends Letter Of Assurance To Comic Shops
23 May 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-sends-letter-of-assurance-to-comic-shops/
3W/3M May 22, 2025
[PROCESS] An Interview with W. Maxwell Prince: Talking to the writer of GAME OF CITIES AND THINGS
https://3w3m.substack.com/p/process-an-interview-with-w-maxwell
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Living and Dying in the World We Create
Miyazaki's classic celebrates scientific curiosity as a heroic act.
Kali Wallace
May 21, 2025
https://reactormag.com/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-living-and-dying-in-the-world-we-create/
Schools in Columbia area removed this book over LGBTQ+ content. Now it's back ["I Am Billie Jean King,"]
Bristow Marchant
The State May 20 2025 https://www.thestate.com/news/local/education/article306781216.html
Finding herself, one awkward moment at a time: Ingrid Ochoa on 'The Kiss Bet' vol. 3
In this interview, 'The Kiss Bet' creator Ingrid Ochoa opens up about Sara Lin's emotional journey, first kisses, and the messy, magical world of teen romance. [WEBTOON]
David Brooke
May 23, 2025
https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/23/finding-herself-one-awkward-moment-at-a-time-ingrid-ochoa-on-the-kiss-bet-vol-3/
AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 329: Building a better bloodbath: James Tynion IV on 'Exquisite Corpses' and the power of collaboration
David Brooke and Alex Schlesinger
May 18, 2025
https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/18/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-329-james-tynion-iv-exquisite-corpses/
IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode one hundred thirty-eight | Ethan Sacks, part one
May 24, 2025
https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/who-is-she
The Man Behind the Rise of Harley Quinn! Jimmy Palmiotti Talks Comic Books!
Collectors Confessions
May 20, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oha1PjVSHdo
Inside Frankenstein Comics Old School Comic Store Tour & Haul!
Chad and Cassidy
Collectors Confessions May 24 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryJLJX-ifTc
Ironheart Co-Creator Lashes Out at Marvel as Riri Williams Show Comes to Disney+ [Mike Deodato Jr.]
John Dodge
May 20 2025
https://www.cbr.com/mike-deodato-jr-ironheart-co-creator-lashes-out-at-marvel-as-riri-williams-show-comes-to-disney/
Is "Thunderbolts*" Marvel's Attempt to Salvage the Superhero Genre?
Katy Waldman
May 24, 2025
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/is-thunderbolts-marvels-attempt-to-salvage-the-superhero-genre
Frank Castle's Back and Ready to Kill as the Punisher Once More
After two years off the board, Frank Castle is back with a vengeance in 'The Punisher: Red Band.'
By Justin Carter
io9 May 24, 2025
https://gizmodo.com/frank-castles-back-and-ready-to-kill-as-the-punisher-once-more-2000606987
Alison Bechdel makes a welcome return to fiction in 'Spent'
The celebrated author of "Fun Home" produces a charming, funny, sincere portrait of a Vermont community.
Review by Jacob Brogan
May 20, 2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/05/20/spent-alison-bechdel-review/
A Dagwood of cartoon beefs [Blondie letter]
Eric Greene
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
The coldest of cuts [Doonesbury letter]
Janet Keefer,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Slathered with blather ["WuMo" letter].
Lewis Gollub,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Fresher greens ["Heart of the City" letter]
Pam Williams,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Extra nopales ["Prickly City" Letter]
Janet Burt,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Hold the knuckle ["Beetle Bailey" letter]
Catherine Nellist,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Pass the Pepto [Edith Pritchett letter]
Jane Margaret Dow,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Lost and profound [Harry Bliss letter]
Carlos Navarro,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
A look inside the first issue of Magic, short-lived companion to Beano and Dandy
John Freeman on May 23, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/a-look-inside-the-first-issue-of-magic-short-lived-companion-to-beano-and-dandy/
Winkel in de kijker: De Stripkever (Mechelen) [Belgium comic store]
Martin Hofman
21 mei 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/de-kijker/winkel-de-kijker-de-stripkever-mechelen
Gerard Soeteman (88) overladen [Dutch writer]
18 mei 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/gerard-soeteman-88-overleden
Leen Vandersteen (86) overladen [Studio Vandersteen head]
25 februari 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/leen-vandersteen-86-overleden
Danny Verbiest (79) overladen [Dutch animator]
15 april 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/danny-verbiest-79-overleden
Paul Levitz
[" How do you say farewell to a friend who has taken you to fantastic places, changed your view of favorite figures, and personally fought for your profession?"]
May 25 2025
https://www.facebook.com/100000547972338/posts/24364696613131932/?rdid=5jFCfbRAYqBDdbwM
Comic book legend Peter David dies at 68
The comic book industry titan had been battling health complications for several years.
Patrick Ross
May 25, 2025
https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/25/peter-david-dead-at-68/
Peter David, Legendary Comic Book Writer, Dead At Age 68
Alex Zalben
May 25 2025
https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/05/25/peter-david-dies-age-68/
Legendary Comic Creator Peter David Dies at 68
By John Dodge
CBR May 25 2025
https://www.cbr.com/comic-creator-peter-david-dead-68/
Hulk, Aquaman, Spider-Man 2099 Writer Peter David Has Died, Aged 68
by Rich Johnston 25 May 2025
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/hulk-aquaman-spider-man-2099-writer-peter-david-has-died-aged-68/
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68
Ollie Kaplan on 05/25/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/prolific-creator-peter-david-has-died-at-68/
A perfect Sunday with... Colleen Douglas
Cavan Scott
The Cavletter May 25, 2025
https://www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-sunday-with-colleen-douglas/
New Yorker Art Editor (1973-1997) Lee Lorenz @ Westport Historical Society w/ Michael Maslin [June 21, 2014.]
Michael Maslin
May 24, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XPBoN99_GQ
New Manga Publisher BluPetal to Release BL, Shōjo, Yuri, Josei Titles
2025-05-21
Alex Mateo
BluPetal comprised of former employees from Crunchyroll, Seven Seas, Viz, more
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/new-manga-publisher-blupetal-to-release-bl-shojo-yuri-josei-titles/.224649?cmid=dd7b51b0-aef8-44f1-b032-34dd263e12d4
Returning to Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube After 30 Years: Voice Actor Ryōtarō Okiayu
by Ken Iikura-Gross, May 21st 2025
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2025-05-21/returning-to-hell-teacher-jigoku-sensei-nube-after-30-years-voice-actor-ryotaro-okiayu/.220577?cmid=dd7b51b0-aef8-44f1-b032-34dd263e12d4
Steve Breen Leaves inewsource
D. D. Degg
May 25, 2025
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/05/25/steve-breen-leaves-inewsource/
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz wins 2025 RFK Journalism Award for Editorial Cartoons
Javier Perez on 05/25/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/cartoonist-lalo-alcaraz-wins-2025-rfk-journalism-award-for-editorial-cartoons
23 May 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-sends-letter-of-assurance-to-comic-shops/
3W/3M May 22, 2025
[PROCESS] An Interview with W. Maxwell Prince: Talking to the writer of GAME OF CITIES AND THINGS
https://3w3m.substack.com/p/process-an-interview-with-w-maxwell
Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind: Living and Dying in the World We Create
Miyazaki's classic celebrates scientific curiosity as a heroic act.
Kali Wallace
May 21, 2025
https://reactormag.com/nausicaa-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-living-and-dying-in-the-world-we-create/
Schools in Columbia area removed this book over LGBTQ+ content. Now it's back ["I Am Billie Jean King,"]
Bristow Marchant
The State May 20 2025 https://www.thestate.com/news/local/education/article306781216.html
Finding herself, one awkward moment at a time: Ingrid Ochoa on 'The Kiss Bet' vol. 3
In this interview, 'The Kiss Bet' creator Ingrid Ochoa opens up about Sara Lin's emotional journey, first kisses, and the messy, magical world of teen romance. [WEBTOON]
David Brooke
May 23, 2025
https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/23/finding-herself-one-awkward-moment-at-a-time-ingrid-ochoa-on-the-kiss-bet-vol-3/
AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 329: Building a better bloodbath: James Tynion IV on 'Exquisite Corpses' and the power of collaboration
David Brooke and Alex Schlesinger
May 18, 2025
https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/18/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-329-james-tynion-iv-exquisite-corpses/
IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode one hundred thirty-eight | Ethan Sacks, part one
May 24, 2025
https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/who-is-she
The Man Behind the Rise of Harley Quinn! Jimmy Palmiotti Talks Comic Books!
Collectors Confessions
May 20, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oha1PjVSHdo
Inside Frankenstein Comics Old School Comic Store Tour & Haul!
Chad and Cassidy
Collectors Confessions May 24 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ryJLJX-ifTc
Ironheart Co-Creator Lashes Out at Marvel as Riri Williams Show Comes to Disney+ [Mike Deodato Jr.]
John Dodge
May 20 2025
https://www.cbr.com/mike-deodato-jr-ironheart-co-creator-lashes-out-at-marvel-as-riri-williams-show-comes-to-disney/
Is "Thunderbolts*" Marvel's Attempt to Salvage the Superhero Genre?
Katy Waldman
May 24, 2025
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/critics-notebook/is-thunderbolts-marvels-attempt-to-salvage-the-superhero-genre
Frank Castle's Back and Ready to Kill as the Punisher Once More
After two years off the board, Frank Castle is back with a vengeance in 'The Punisher: Red Band.'
By Justin Carter
io9 May 24, 2025
https://gizmodo.com/frank-castles-back-and-ready-to-kill-as-the-punisher-once-more-2000606987
Alison Bechdel makes a welcome return to fiction in 'Spent'
The celebrated author of "Fun Home" produces a charming, funny, sincere portrait of a Vermont community.
Review by Jacob Brogan
May 20, 2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/05/20/spent-alison-bechdel-review/
A Dagwood of cartoon beefs [Blondie letter]
Eric Greene
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
The coldest of cuts [Doonesbury letter]
Janet Keefer,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Slathered with blather ["WuMo" letter].
Lewis Gollub,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Fresher greens ["Heart of the City" letter]
Pam Williams,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Extra nopales ["Prickly City" Letter]
Janet Burt,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Hold the knuckle ["Beetle Bailey" letter]
Catherine Nellist,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Pass the Pepto [Edith Pritchett letter]
Jane Margaret Dow,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
Lost and profound [Harry Bliss letter]
Carlos Navarro,
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13.
Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2025/05/23/unfunny-comics-doonesbury-qr-code-prickly-city/
A look inside the first issue of Magic, short-lived companion to Beano and Dandy
John Freeman on May 23, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/a-look-inside-the-first-issue-of-magic-short-lived-companion-to-beano-and-dandy/
Winkel in de kijker: De Stripkever (Mechelen) [Belgium comic store]
Martin Hofman
21 mei 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/de-kijker/winkel-de-kijker-de-stripkever-mechelen
Gerard Soeteman (88) overladen [Dutch writer]
18 mei 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/gerard-soeteman-88-overleden
Leen Vandersteen (86) overladen [Studio Vandersteen head]
25 februari 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/leen-vandersteen-86-overleden
Danny Verbiest (79) overladen [Dutch animator]
15 april 2025
https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/danny-verbiest-79-overleden
Paul Levitz
[" How do you say farewell to a friend who has taken you to fantastic places, changed your view of favorite figures, and personally fought for your profession?"]
May 25 2025
https://www.facebook.com/100000547972338/posts/24364696613131932/?rdid=5jFCfbRAYqBDdbwM
Comic book legend Peter David dies at 68
The comic book industry titan had been battling health complications for several years.
Patrick Ross
May 25, 2025
https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/25/peter-david-dead-at-68/
Peter David, Legendary Comic Book Writer, Dead At Age 68
Alex Zalben
May 25 2025
https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/05/25/peter-david-dies-age-68/
Legendary Comic Creator Peter David Dies at 68
By John Dodge
CBR May 25 2025
https://www.cbr.com/comic-creator-peter-david-dead-68/
Hulk, Aquaman, Spider-Man 2099 Writer Peter David Has Died, Aged 68
by Rich Johnston 25 May 2025
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/hulk-aquaman-spider-man-2099-writer-peter-david-has-died-aged-68/
Prolific creator Peter David has died at 68
Ollie Kaplan on 05/25/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/prolific-creator-peter-david-has-died-at-68/
A perfect Sunday with... Colleen Douglas
Cavan Scott
The Cavletter May 25, 2025
https://www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-sunday-with-colleen-douglas/
New Yorker Art Editor (1973-1997) Lee Lorenz @ Westport Historical Society w/ Michael Maslin [June 21, 2014.]
Michael Maslin
May 24, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XPBoN99_GQ
New Manga Publisher BluPetal to Release BL, Shōjo, Yuri, Josei Titles
2025-05-21
Alex Mateo
BluPetal comprised of former employees from Crunchyroll, Seven Seas, Viz, more
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-21/new-manga-publisher-blupetal-to-release-bl-shojo-yuri-josei-titles/.224649?cmid=dd7b51b0-aef8-44f1-b032-34dd263e12d4
Returning to Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube After 30 Years: Voice Actor Ryōtarō Okiayu
by Ken Iikura-Gross, May 21st 2025
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2025-05-21/returning-to-hell-teacher-jigoku-sensei-nube-after-30-years-voice-actor-ryotaro-okiayu/.220577?cmid=dd7b51b0-aef8-44f1-b032-34dd263e12d4
Steve Breen Leaves inewsource
D. D. Degg
May 25, 2025
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/05/25/steve-breen-leaves-inewsource/
Cartoonist Lalo Alcaraz wins 2025 RFK Journalism Award for Editorial Cartoons
Javier Perez on 05/25/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/cartoonist-lalo-alcaraz-wins-2025-rfk-journalism-award-for-editorial-cartoons
Those darn WaPo comics and cartoonists
Reader critiques: The ‘Doonesbury’ editors reveal Garry Trudeau’s epic prank
Washington Post May 24 2025: A13
https://www.washingtonpost.
A Dagwood of cartoon beefs
As I’ve previously proffered, there seems to be some form of comic collaboration occurring on the pages of The Post. On May 8, four strips featured takeout food, and two of them specifically mentioned pizza. Granted, Dagwood in “Blondie” is obsessed with eating the most unhealthy, gargantuan sandwiches almost every day. How does he stay so slim?
Eric Greene, Annapolis
The coldest of cuts
Wait. Was it a joke within a joke?
I scanned the QR code embedded in the May 18 “Doonesbury” that was supposed to take me to a list of MAGA’s banned words. Imagine my dismay when I got a dreaded 404 error message saying the site had “disappeared.” That message suggests that the site once existed and Garry Trudeau didn’t make the whole thing up. So how scary is that? Should we be worried Trudeau might meet that same fate? Should we worry that he might be renditioned to some black-hole prison somewhere? How worried should we be about Stephen Colbert, Dana Milbank and others who use their words and wit to skewer President Donald Trump and his minions? How worried should I be if The Post publishes this note? What a sorry state we’re in!
Janet Keefer, Pittsboro, North Carolina
Note from the prankster “Doonesbury” editors: The 404 error page is intentional! “The banned word list is banned!”
Slathered with blather
“WuMo” MustGo! It’s not funny or clever, as hard as Mikael Wulff and Anders Morgenthaler try. You’re wasting The Post’s (and readers’) money on them. I don’t have a replacement to suggest, but there must be other cartoon creators that are worth reading.
Lewis Gollub, Bethesda
Fresher greens
I request that you remove “Heart of the City” from your comics lineup. The characters are confusing. The content is unintelligible. It’s a waste of valuable space when there are probably hundreds of aspiring cartoonists who are more creative.
Pam Williams, Spokane
Extra nopales
In her May 17 Free for All letter, “It’s unfunny because it’s true,” Anne Schwartz suggested that The Post consider eliminating “Prickly City.” It is the best political cartoon in the paper. Scott Stantis has stayed neutral, using his strip to point out inconsistencies and problems in the Biden administration and now highlighting illegal actions taken by the Trump administration. Comic strips are not necessarily funny. “Prickly City” rightly provides a warning to citizens to pay attention to what’s happening in this country. If anything, please move this strip to Page A2.
Janet Burt, Fairfax
Hold the knuckle
The “Beetle Bailey” cartoon glorifies bullying and physical abuse; The Post needs to eliminate it from the comics pages. Multiple members of my family have served in the U.S. military, and I find the cartoon’s depictions of military service offensive.
Catherine Nellist, Rockville
(Edith Pritchett/The Washington Post)
Pass the Pepto
I always appreciate the concisely rendered messages of Joe Heller’s and Clay Bennett’s editorial cartoons. And I’m always laughing at my favorite comics: “Prickly City,” “Non Sequitur,” “Baby Blues,” “Lio,” “Pickles” and “Red and Rover,” and saving my favorite, “Pearls Before Swine,” to read last. But I am also looking at the half-page dedicated to Edith Pritchett’s cartoons. Please stop squandering precious space and subscribers’ money (both of which are at grave risk now) on the Pritchett void.
Jane Margaret Dow, Arlington
Lost and profound
I am not easily moved to tears, but Harry Bliss’s May 4 Book World article, “Loving my dog Penny meant digging her grave,” sure did the trick. My husband, Eduardo, and I share our lives with our two amazing Pomeranians, Dolce and Gabbana, who will be 10 this month. I cannot fathom the day either of them leaves us. However, as with many other important issues you touch on in marriage, this has been discussed, albeit with difficulty.
Even though his piece was hard to read, we fully agree with Bliss that the generosity and love our dogs give us unconditionally, at all times, is profound, “and profound things need to be written about.” We’ve discovered that we often find our humanity by interacting with these soulful creatures. No matter how many more years Dolce and Gabbana have left to grace us with their company, we can’t be thankful enough.
Carlos Navarro, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Let's Go! A Kids Comics Anthology for readers of all ages! Kickstarter with local cartoonist Maggie Shang ends today
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/kidscomicsunite/lets-go-a-kids-comics-anthology-for-readers-of-all-ages
Joe Sutliffe backed this so I checked it out. There's 5 hours left to back the book.
Saturday, May 24, 2025
Alison Bechdel reviewed in WaPo
Alison Bechdel makes a welcome return to fiction in 'Spent'
The celebrated author of "Fun Home" produces a charming, funny, sincere portrait of a Vermont community.
Review by Jacob Brogan
May 20, 2025
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