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Friday, January 09, 2026
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Thursday, January 08, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/8/2026
Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: You Probably Didn't Read Harpy by EPHK, But You Should Have. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-you-probably-didnt-read-harpy-by-ephk-but-you-should-have/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Red Hill, Territory, The Press Guardian, and Two More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-red-hill-territory-the-press-gaurdian-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comings and Goings: Kusek, Ching, Collector's Paradise, Harned. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-kusek-ching-collectors-paradise-harned/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Japan's Bestselling YA Comic Book of 2026 Was Generated by A.I.; This is My Dear Wife, Will You Be My Lover?. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/japans-bestselling-ya-comic-book-of-2026-was-generated-by-a-i/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026, No Batman, No Absolute, All Reprint; DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026 as well as what all the other publishers are giving away on Saturday, the 2nd of May. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dcs-free-comic-book-day-2026-no-batman-no-absolute-all-reprint/
Griepp, Milton. 2026. DC Reveals Four FCBD Books for Range of Readers. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61347/dc-reveals-four-fcbd-books
Simons, Blake. 2026. 'All You Need Is Kill' Director Kenichiro Akimoto Discusses His Acclaimed Animated Sci-Fi Feature. Animation Magazine (356; February). online at https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/all-you-need-is-kill-director-kenichiro-akimoto-discusses-his-acclaimed-animated-sci-fi-feature/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Workers from DreamWorks, Netflix and 'Ted' Series Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/workers-from-dreamworks-netflix-and-ted-series-vote-to-unionize-with-the-animation-guild/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Aardman Appoints Helen Beard as Chief People Officer. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/aardman-appoints-helen-beard-as-chief-people-officer/
Inguanzo, Ozzy. 2026. LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. New York, NY: Rizzoli New York
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Working as a Cartoonist - Life Lessons. Patreon (January 8): https://www.patreon.com/posts/working-as-life-147412218
Simons, Dean. 2026. The Jack and Roz Kirby Awards Take Shape. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-jack-and-roz-kirby-awards-take-shape/
Egan, Elisabeth. 2026. The Man Behind 'Dog Man' Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers; "I'm writing for the kid I used to be," says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series. New York Times (January 8): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/books/review/dog-man-captain-underpants-dav-pilkey.html
Gownley, Jimmy, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz and Liz Sumner. 2026. With Patrick McDonnell, Creator of MUTTS. Unpacking Peanuts (January 6): https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/podcast/episode/1ae87383/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts and https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/post/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts
Williams, Kristian. 2026. Reviews: Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/black-arms-to-hold-you-up-a-history-of-black-resistance/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Garth Ennis on Babs' Return in 'The Black Road South' with AHOY Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58039-fanbase-press-interviews-garth-ennis-on-babs-return-in-the-black-road-south-with-ahoy-comics/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rae Allen on the Release of 'Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast' with Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58042-fanbase-press-interviews-rae-allen-on-the-release-of-carmen-red-claw-belly-of-the-beast-with-mike-mignola-and-dark-horse-comics/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Cerece Rennie Murphy on the Annual Celebration of BIPOC Creators with Virtuous Con 2026. Fanbase Press (January 6): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58033-fanbase-press-interviews-cerece-rennie-murphy-on-the-annual-celebration-of-bipoc-creators-with-virtuous-con-2026/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Don't Sleep on 'MAD,' One of the Wildest Sci-Fi Manga Out Now. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/dont-sleep-on-mad-one-of-the-wildest-sci-fi-manga-out-now-2000707695
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The New 'Jujustu Kaisen' Opening Is an Art History Fever Dream; Sukuna pinkies up, everyone. We're looking at all the art references sprinkled in season 3's opening sequence. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/jujutsu-kaisen-jjk-culling-game-season-3-classic-art-reference-opening-theme-2000707576
Schwartz, William. 2026. Comic Strips … In Print? A Look at The Ducktown Weekly and Other 'Zine'-Style Newspapers. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/comic-strips-in-print-a-look-at-the-ducktown-weekly-and-other-zine-style-newspapers/
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, and Worlds with Stan Berkowitz [tv animation writer]. Words, Images, and Worlds (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGjY6I6EHo
Cox, Bill. 2026. Wheeling and Dealing with Anthony Snyder - New Year... New Deals. CAF+ (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MosyEXe0zCw
Siuntres, John. 2026. Tim Seeley Deadpool Godzilla Revival TV and More. Word Balloon (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkTD4MdfQWU
Tano, Duy. 2026. The Top 10 Pinoy Komiks Creators of the 21st Century. The Comics Cube (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6nsYvna10
Smith, Barney. 2026. How Bret Herholz Turns Ink into Mood, Humor, and Dread. Storycomic Presents (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlIX9l-aJg0
Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Doug L | From Contemporary to Narrative Art. CAF+ (January 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJvTHSMAaU
Simons, Dean. 2026. Awards Roundup: Eisner Awards, Graphic Medicine Awards and Cartoonist Studio Prize Open Submissions, and More. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/awards-roundup-eisner-awards-graphic-medicine-awards-cartoonist-studio-prize-open-submissions-and-more/
Downes, Ian. 2026. Kawaji's Rich Woodall Talks Can Art, Hatsune Miku Success and Future Plans [anime licensing]. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/kawajis-rich-woodall-talks-can-art-hatsune-miku-success-and-future-plans/
Downes, Ian. 2026. Licensing Expert Lucy Wynn-Jones Talks Toys, Brands – and the Rise of Bluey. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/licensing-expert-lucy-wynn-jones-talks-toys-brands-and-the-rise-of-bluey/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Red Hill, Territory, The Press Guardian, and Two More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-red-hill-territory-the-press-gaurdian-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comings and Goings: Kusek, Ching, Collector's Paradise, Harned. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-kusek-ching-collectors-paradise-harned/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Japan's Bestselling YA Comic Book of 2026 Was Generated by A.I.; This is My Dear Wife, Will You Be My Lover?. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/japans-bestselling-ya-comic-book-of-2026-was-generated-by-a-i/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026, No Batman, No Absolute, All Reprint; DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026 as well as what all the other publishers are giving away on Saturday, the 2nd of May. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dcs-free-comic-book-day-2026-no-batman-no-absolute-all-reprint/
Griepp, Milton. 2026. DC Reveals Four FCBD Books for Range of Readers. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61347/dc-reveals-four-fcbd-books
Simons, Blake. 2026. 'All You Need Is Kill' Director Kenichiro Akimoto Discusses His Acclaimed Animated Sci-Fi Feature. Animation Magazine (356; February). online at https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/all-you-need-is-kill-director-kenichiro-akimoto-discusses-his-acclaimed-animated-sci-fi-feature/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Workers from DreamWorks, Netflix and 'Ted' Series Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/workers-from-dreamworks-netflix-and-ted-series-vote-to-unionize-with-the-animation-guild/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Aardman Appoints Helen Beard as Chief People Officer. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/aardman-appoints-helen-beard-as-chief-people-officer/
Inguanzo, Ozzy. 2026. LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. New York, NY: Rizzoli New York
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Working as a Cartoonist - Life Lessons. Patreon (January 8): https://www.patreon.com/posts/working-as-life-147412218
Simons, Dean. 2026. The Jack and Roz Kirby Awards Take Shape. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-jack-and-roz-kirby-awards-take-shape/
Egan, Elisabeth. 2026. The Man Behind 'Dog Man' Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers; "I'm writing for the kid I used to be," says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series. New York Times (January 8): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/books/review/dog-man-captain-underpants-dav-pilkey.html
Gownley, Jimmy, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz and Liz Sumner. 2026. With Patrick McDonnell, Creator of MUTTS. Unpacking Peanuts (January 6): https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/podcast/episode/1ae87383/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts and https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/post/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts
Williams, Kristian. 2026. Reviews: Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/black-arms-to-hold-you-up-a-history-of-black-resistance/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Garth Ennis on Babs' Return in 'The Black Road South' with AHOY Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58039-fanbase-press-interviews-garth-ennis-on-babs-return-in-the-black-road-south-with-ahoy-comics/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rae Allen on the Release of 'Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast' with Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58042-fanbase-press-interviews-rae-allen-on-the-release-of-carmen-red-claw-belly-of-the-beast-with-mike-mignola-and-dark-horse-comics/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Cerece Rennie Murphy on the Annual Celebration of BIPOC Creators with Virtuous Con 2026. Fanbase Press (January 6): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58033-fanbase-press-interviews-cerece-rennie-murphy-on-the-annual-celebration-of-bipoc-creators-with-virtuous-con-2026/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Don't Sleep on 'MAD,' One of the Wildest Sci-Fi Manga Out Now. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/dont-sleep-on-mad-one-of-the-wildest-sci-fi-manga-out-now-2000707695
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The New 'Jujustu Kaisen' Opening Is an Art History Fever Dream; Sukuna pinkies up, everyone. We're looking at all the art references sprinkled in season 3's opening sequence. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/jujutsu-kaisen-jjk-culling-game-season-3-classic-art-reference-opening-theme-2000707576
Schwartz, William. 2026. Comic Strips … In Print? A Look at The Ducktown Weekly and Other 'Zine'-Style Newspapers. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/comic-strips-in-print-a-look-at-the-ducktown-weekly-and-other-zine-style-newspapers/
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, and Worlds with Stan Berkowitz [tv animation writer]. Words, Images, and Worlds (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGjY6I6EHo
Cox, Bill. 2026. Wheeling and Dealing with Anthony Snyder - New Year... New Deals. CAF+ (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MosyEXe0zCw
Siuntres, John. 2026. Tim Seeley Deadpool Godzilla Revival TV and More. Word Balloon (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkTD4MdfQWU
Tano, Duy. 2026. The Top 10 Pinoy Komiks Creators of the 21st Century. The Comics Cube (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6nsYvna10
Smith, Barney. 2026. How Bret Herholz Turns Ink into Mood, Humor, and Dread. Storycomic Presents (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlIX9l-aJg0
Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Doug L | From Contemporary to Narrative Art. CAF+ (January 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJvTHSMAaU
Simons, Dean. 2026. Awards Roundup: Eisner Awards, Graphic Medicine Awards and Cartoonist Studio Prize Open Submissions, and More. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/awards-roundup-eisner-awards-graphic-medicine-awards-cartoonist-studio-prize-open-submissions-and-more/
Downes, Ian. 2026. Kawaji's Rich Woodall Talks Can Art, Hatsune Miku Success and Future Plans [anime licensing]. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/kawajis-rich-woodall-talks-can-art-hatsune-miku-success-and-future-plans/
Downes, Ian. 2026. Licensing Expert Lucy Wynn-Jones Talks Toys, Brands – and the Rise of Bluey. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/licensing-expert-lucy-wynn-jones-talks-toys-brands-and-the-rise-of-bluey/
March 20-21: MoComCon 2026
MoComCon 2026
MCPL is celebrating 10-years of MoComCon this March!
MoComCon is a FREE celebration of all things comics, graphic novels, and fandoms!
Save the date and check back often for updates.
Where:
Germantown Library
19840 Century Blvd.
Germantown, MD 20874
BlackRock Center for the Arts
12901 Town Commons Drive
Germantown, MD 20874
When:
Friday, March 20, 2026
BlackRock Center for the Arts
6:00 PM – 8: 00 PM
Evening event for Teens & Adults
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Germantown Library
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Kid & Family friendly events
Saturday, March 21, 2026
BlackRock Center for the Arts
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Events for Teens & Adults
Schedule of Events
Check back for event details soon!
Art Contest
Combine your love of art and fandoms by entering MoComCon's 2026 Art contest!
This year's theme is: Draw your own Original Character!
Invent your own original character from any fandom, book, television show, movie, or game (board, video, arcade, or other).
Contest opens Monday, January 5, 2026 and closes Monday, February 9, 2026.
Contributors & Exhibitors
Check back soon for a full list of contributors and exhibitors!
Graphic Novel Booklists
Suggested graphic novels and nonfiction for:
Event Policies
Attendees must adhere to all MCPL Guidelines Governing the Use of Public Libraries and Guidelines for Behavior.
Sponsors
Accessibility & Inclusion
Please contact Germantown Library at 240-777-0110 at least five days prior to the event to request reasonable accommodations.
Tarot Readings by Michael J. Auger
From Michael Auger
I'll now be reading tarot on a regular basis at "The Simple Life" metaphysical shop in downtown Frederick!
119 E Patrick Street
Frederick, MD 21701
My first day as their in-house reader is this Saturday, Jan. 10th, from 11am - 5pm.
You can check their event calendar for additional dates I'll be at the shop:
I encourage buying local, and you can request the Allcento Tarot wherever tarot decks are sold.
You can also order, direct from my publisher:
And I also bring extra decks with me to my events that I am happy to autograph.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/7/2026
*Lent, John A. (ed). 1999. Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Lent, John A. 1999. Introduction: The Comics Debates Internationally: Their Genesis, Issues, and Commonalities. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Nyberg, Amy Kiste. 1999. Comic Book Censorship in the United States. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Barker, Martin. 1999. Getting a Conviction: Or, How the British Horror Comics Campaign Only Just Succeeded. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Gleason, Mona L. 1999. "They Have a Bad Effect": Crime Comics, Parliament, and the Hegemony of the Middle Class in Postwar Canada. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Jovanovic, Goran and Ulrich Koch. 1999. The Comics Debate in Germany: Against Dirt and Rubbish, Pictorial ldiotism, and Cultural Analphabetism. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Lent, John A. 1999. Comics Controversies and Codes: Reverberations in Asia. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Osborne, Graeme. 1999. The Comics Discourse in Australia: Fredric Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Barker, Martin. 1999. Fredric Wertham- The Sad Case of the Unhappy Humanist. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Reibman, James E. 1999. Fredric Wertham: A Social Psychiatrist Characterizes Crime Comic Books and Media Violence as Public Health Issues. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Griepp, Milton. 2026. Ram V, Radhakrishnan, and Cagle Sign with New French Publisher in Six-Figure Deal; Image in English [Morgen]. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61348/ram-v-radhakrishnan-cagle-sign-new-french-publisher-six-figure-deal
*Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Ram V, Anand Radhakrishnan and Evan Cagle Announce Multi-Book Deal with Morgen [France]. The Beat (January 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-ram-v-anand-radhakrishnan-evan-cagle-announce-multi-book-deal-with-french-publisher-morgen/
*Tenorio, Rich. 2025. Mafalda's Soup Rebellion: A Comic Strip's Delayed Revolution in English. The beloved Argentine comic strip, with its sharp political wit and youth's view of injustice, finally gets an English translation — just in time for a new era of global upheaval. Palabra (August 8): https://www.palabranahj.org/archive/mafaldas-soup-rebellion-a-comic-strips-delayed-revolution-in-english
*Rucka, Greg. 2026. Health and Welfare [Michael Lark stroke]. Front Towards Enemy (22; January 7): https://front-towards-enemy.ghost.io/22-health-and-welfare/
*Aldred, Max. 2026. SMH, The Age Cop Backlash over 'Deeply Offensive' Cartoon Mocking Calls for a Royal Commission into Bondi Terror Attack. Sky News Australia (January 7): https://www.skynews.com.au/business/media/smh-the-age-cop-backlash-over-deeply-offensive-cartoon-mocking-calls-for-a-royal-commission-into-bondi-terror-attack/news-story/ae91d9a00d3869192c45dfe6439347ad
*Brous, Pia, Peta Heffernan, Mark Shenken, Jon McMillan and Andrew Komesaroff. 2026. The Three Reasons Wilcox's Cartoon Was Unacceptable [letters]. The Age (January 7): https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-three-reasons-wilcox-s-cartoon-was-unacceptable-20260107-p5nsdf.html
*Buckle, Stephen, Michael Berg, Paul Zwi, Bill Meredith, Anne Skates, Ann Hatton. 2026. 'Offensive' Cartoon Demeans Those Calling for a Royal Commission [letters]. Sydney Morning Herald (January 7). online at https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/offensive-cartoon-demeans-those-calling-for-a-royal-commission-20260107-p5ns9j.html
*Degg, D. D. 2026. Appalling, Offensive, Jew-Hatred: Cathy Wilcox Cartoon Denounced [Australia]. Daily Cartoonist (January 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/07/appalling-offensive-jew-hatred-cathy-wilcox-cartoon-denounced/
*Morris, Ike. 2026. Nine Cartoon 'Perpetuates Jew-Hatred', Say Community Leaders. The Australian (January 7): https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/nine-cartoon-perpetuates-jewhatred-say-community-leaders/news-story/4056974a39ef04c00ed52d4882081c1d?amp
*Patrick, Aaron. 2026. Bondi: Jewish Leaders Outraged at Cartoon in Nine Newspapers Portraying Royal Commission Conspiracy [Cathy Wilcox]. The Nightly (January 7): https://thenightly.com.au/australia/jewish-leaders-outraged-at-cartoon-portraying-royal-commission-conspiracy-c-21233803
*Unknown. 2026. Australian Antisemitic Cartoon Hijacks Bondi Massacre in Grotesque Anti-Israel Propaganda Push. Jfeed (January 7): https://www.jfeed.com/antisemitism/sydney-cartoon-bondi-attack-antisemitism
*Dar, Taimur. 2026. DC Celebrates Free Comic Book Day 2026 with Next Level Publishing Initiative Sampler and More. The Beat (January 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-free-comic-book-day-2026-titles-announced/
*Ash, Evan Roberts. 2025. "The Eye Is The Window For The Soul:" Essays On The American Anti-Comic Book Movement [thesis]. College Park: University of Maryland. Online at https://api.drum.lib.umd.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/9b1617ee-d830-47d4-a1b1-5e93579fca52/content
*Tomasi, Daniele. 2026. Speciale Modesty Blaise – Articolo 1: Modesty Blaise, La Principessa – Parte 1 – Di Joe7. Fumettomania Factory (January 5): https://www.fumettomaniafactory.net/speciale-modesty-blaise-articolo-1-modesty-blaise-la-principessa-parte-1-di-joe7/
*MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Berkeley Breathed Moves Bloom County to Patreon. The Beat (January 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/berkeley-breathed-moves-bloom-county-to-patreon/
*Young, Frank M. 2026. Mort Walker, Beetle Bailey, and the Decline and Fall of Newspaper Comics. TCJ (January 7): https://www.tcj.com/mort-walker-and-the-decline-and-fall-of-newspaper-comics/
*Zucco, Tom. 2025. An Eckerd College Autumn Term Course about Comics. Seriously [Jared Stark]. Eckerd College (August 26): https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/autumn-term-comics/
*Ungar, Irvin. 2026. Reviving the Artist Who Fought Hitler: My Life with Arthur Szyk. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press
*Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Dark Horse to Publish Gallery Edition of 'Elfquest: The Hidden Years'; Early Full-Color Stories Painted in Watercolor. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61343/dark-horse-publish-gallery-edition-elfquest-the-hidden-years
*Johnston, Rich. 2026. Joe Zelich of Collector's Paradise Retires, Nicholas Ignacio Promoted; Joe Zelich, founder of the Collector's Paradise comic store chain in California has retired, as longstanding Nicholas Ignacio is made partner. Bleeding Cool (January 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/joe-zelich-of-collectors-paradise-retires-nicholas-ignacio-promoted/
*Griepp, Milton. 2026. Los Angeles Retailer Leadership Change; As Co-Founder Retires, General Manager Steps Up [Collector's Paradise]. ICv2 (January 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61339/los-angeles-retailer-leadership-change
*Unknown. 2026. One of America's Longest-Running Comic Shops Calls Maryland Home [Barbarian Comics, Wheaton]. MoCoShow (January 5): https://mocoshow.com/2026/01/05/one-of-americas-longest-running-comic-shops-calls-maryland-home/
*Gardner, Alan. 2026. Charlie Hebdo Accused of 'Abominable' Racism. Daily Cartoonist (January 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/07/charlie-hebdo-accused-of-abominable-racism/
*Gardner, Alan. 2026. China Using Cartoons to Frame Public Opinion in West. Daily Cartoonist (January 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/07/china-using-cartoons-to-frame-public-opinion-in-west/
*Resham. 2026. Beijing Replaces Wolf Warriors With Cartoonists; Beijing's state media has turned cartoons into a low-cost, high-impact weapon mocking rivals, shaping narratives, and escalating without the inconvenience of diplomacy. StratNews Global (January 7): https://stratnewsglobal.com/china/beijing-replaces-wolf-warriors-with-cartoonists/
*Conner, Shawn. 2026. Vancouver Cartoonists Land the Cover of The New Yorker 2026 Calendar; Of snowmen, Greek gods and superheroes: Ian Boothby and Pia Guerra on their creative process, viral cartoons and their extensive comics credits. Vancouver Sun (January 5): https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/vancouver-cartoonists-new-yorker-2026-calendar-cover
*Russell, Elizabeth. 2026. Dilbert Comic Creator Says He'll Convert to Christianity. World (January 5): https://wng.org/sift/dying-dilbert-comic-creator-plans-to-convert-to-christianity-1767645489
*Giatti, Ian M. 2026. 'Dilbert' Creator Scott Adams Announces Plan to Convert to Christianity Before He Dies; Famous author of 'Reframe Your Brain' expects to reach Heaven if he lives 'a good life' amid prostate cancer battle. Christian Post (January 5): https://www.christianpost.com/news/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-announces-plan-to-convert-to-christ.html
*Sava, Oliver. 2026. 5 New Comics to Read in January, Including an All-Star Marvel Rivals Spin-Off; Our picks include a poignant time-traveling manga and the debut of a new supernatural hero. AV Club (January 7): https://www.avclub.com/january-comics-wonder-boy-supergirl-altamont
*Ryzik, Melena. 2026. 'KPop Demon Hunters' Oral History: The Making of a Smash [in print as 'Wackadoo' Idea, Then a Smash]. New York Times (January 11): AR 6. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/movies/kpop-demon-hunters-actors-directors-music.html
*Thielman, Sam. 2026. The Voluptuous Return of Love and Rockets [in print as Bosom Buddy]. New York Times (January 4): 6. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/books/review/love-and-rockets-lovers-and-haters-gilbert-hernandez.html
*Hernandez, Gilbert. 2026. Lovers and Haters: A Love and Rockets Book. Seattle, WA: Fantagraphics
Howard, Tini. 2026. Sirens and the City [DC Comics series process]. The Scorpio Room (January 7): https://tinihoward.substack.com/p/sirens-and-the-city
Cahill, Timothy, Kristina Libby and Zoe Si. 2026. Book Recommendations for Men; Maybe the fellas should pick up "Belch! An Oral History of the Burp.". New Yorker (January 12). online at https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/tktkt
Beiman, Nancy. 2026. We're in Print! The First FurBabies Book Collection Is Officially Official Today!. FurBabies (January 7): https://nancybeiman.substack.com/p/were-in-print
Johnston, Rich. 2026. A Very Augmented Reality of a Comic with Riff Reality by Greg Donert; Riff Reality by Greg Donert is a new comic book universe, with an augmented reality version embedded in each issue. Bleeding Cool (January 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/a-very-augmented-reality-of-a-comic-with-riff-reality-by-greg-donert/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Details Announced for Inaugural Jack and Roz Kirby Awards; Partnership Between Kirby Estate, Kirby Museum, and ComicArtFans. ICv2 (January 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61335/details-announced-inaugural-jack-roz-kirby-awards
*Lent, John A. 1999. Introduction: The Comics Debates Internationally: Their Genesis, Issues, and Commonalities. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Nyberg, Amy Kiste. 1999. Comic Book Censorship in the United States. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Barker, Martin. 1999. Getting a Conviction: Or, How the British Horror Comics Campaign Only Just Succeeded. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Gleason, Mona L. 1999. "They Have a Bad Effect": Crime Comics, Parliament, and the Hegemony of the Middle Class in Postwar Canada. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Jovanovic, Goran and Ulrich Koch. 1999. The Comics Debate in Germany: Against Dirt and Rubbish, Pictorial ldiotism, and Cultural Analphabetism. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Lent, John A. 1999. Comics Controversies and Codes: Reverberations in Asia. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Osborne, Graeme. 1999. The Comics Discourse in Australia: Fredric Wertham's Seduction of the Innocent. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Barker, Martin. 1999. Fredric Wertham- The Sad Case of the Unhappy Humanist. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Reibman, James E. 1999. Fredric Wertham: A Social Psychiatrist Characterizes Crime Comic Books and Media Violence as Public Health Issues. In Pulp Demons; International Dimensions of the Postwar Anti-Comics Campaign, edited by John A. Lent. Madison, NJ: Fairleigh Dickinson University Press
*Griepp, Milton. 2026. Ram V, Radhakrishnan, and Cagle Sign with New French Publisher in Six-Figure Deal; Image in English [Morgen]. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61348/ram-v-radhakrishnan-cagle-sign-new-french-publisher-six-figure-deal
*Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Ram V, Anand Radhakrishnan and Evan Cagle Announce Multi-Book Deal with Morgen [France]. The Beat (January 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-ram-v-anand-radhakrishnan-evan-cagle-announce-multi-book-deal-with-french-publisher-morgen/
*Tenorio, Rich. 2025. Mafalda's Soup Rebellion: A Comic Strip's Delayed Revolution in English. The beloved Argentine comic strip, with its sharp political wit and youth's view of injustice, finally gets an English translation — just in time for a new era of global upheaval. Palabra (August 8): https://www.palabranahj.org/archive/mafaldas-soup-rebellion-a-comic-strips-delayed-revolution-in-english
*Rucka, Greg. 2026. Health and Welfare [Michael Lark stroke]. Front Towards Enemy (22; January 7): https://front-towards-enemy.ghost.io/22-health-and-welfare/
*Aldred, Max. 2026. SMH, The Age Cop Backlash over 'Deeply Offensive' Cartoon Mocking Calls for a Royal Commission into Bondi Terror Attack. Sky News Australia (January 7): https://www.skynews.com.au/business/media/smh-the-age-cop-backlash-over-deeply-offensive-cartoon-mocking-calls-for-a-royal-commission-into-bondi-terror-attack/news-story/ae91d9a00d3869192c45dfe6439347ad
*Brous, Pia, Peta Heffernan, Mark Shenken, Jon McMillan and Andrew Komesaroff. 2026. The Three Reasons Wilcox's Cartoon Was Unacceptable [letters]. The Age (January 7): https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/the-three-reasons-wilcox-s-cartoon-was-unacceptable-20260107-p5nsdf.html
*Buckle, Stephen, Michael Berg, Paul Zwi, Bill Meredith, Anne Skates, Ann Hatton. 2026. 'Offensive' Cartoon Demeans Those Calling for a Royal Commission [letters]. Sydney Morning Herald (January 7). online at https://www.smh.com.au/national/nsw/offensive-cartoon-demeans-those-calling-for-a-royal-commission-20260107-p5ns9j.html
*Degg, D. D. 2026. Appalling, Offensive, Jew-Hatred: Cathy Wilcox Cartoon Denounced [Australia]. Daily Cartoonist (January 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/07/appalling-offensive-jew-hatred-cathy-wilcox-cartoon-denounced/
*Morris, Ike. 2026. Nine Cartoon 'Perpetuates Jew-Hatred', Say Community Leaders. The Australian (January 7): https://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/media/nine-cartoon-perpetuates-jewhatred-say-community-leaders/news-story/4056974a39ef04c00ed52d4882081c1d?amp
*Patrick, Aaron. 2026. Bondi: Jewish Leaders Outraged at Cartoon in Nine Newspapers Portraying Royal Commission Conspiracy [Cathy Wilcox]. The Nightly (January 7): https://thenightly.com.au/australia/jewish-leaders-outraged-at-cartoon-portraying-royal-commission-conspiracy-c-21233803
*Unknown. 2026. Australian Antisemitic Cartoon Hijacks Bondi Massacre in Grotesque Anti-Israel Propaganda Push. Jfeed (January 7): https://www.jfeed.com/antisemitism/sydney-cartoon-bondi-attack-antisemitism
*Dar, Taimur. 2026. DC Celebrates Free Comic Book Day 2026 with Next Level Publishing Initiative Sampler and More. The Beat (January 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-free-comic-book-day-2026-titles-announced/
*Ash, Evan Roberts. 2025. "The Eye Is The Window For The Soul:" Essays On The American Anti-Comic Book Movement [thesis]. College Park: University of Maryland. Online at https://api.drum.lib.umd.edu/server/api/core/bitstreams/9b1617ee-d830-47d4-a1b1-5e93579fca52/content
*Tomasi, Daniele. 2026. Speciale Modesty Blaise – Articolo 1: Modesty Blaise, La Principessa – Parte 1 – Di Joe7. Fumettomania Factory (January 5): https://www.fumettomaniafactory.net/speciale-modesty-blaise-articolo-1-modesty-blaise-la-principessa-parte-1-di-joe7/
*MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Berkeley Breathed Moves Bloom County to Patreon. The Beat (January 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/berkeley-breathed-moves-bloom-county-to-patreon/
*Young, Frank M. 2026. Mort Walker, Beetle Bailey, and the Decline and Fall of Newspaper Comics. TCJ (January 7): https://www.tcj.com/mort-walker-and-the-decline-and-fall-of-newspaper-comics/
*Zucco, Tom. 2025. An Eckerd College Autumn Term Course about Comics. Seriously [Jared Stark]. Eckerd College (August 26): https://www.eckerd.edu/news/blog/autumn-term-comics/
*Ungar, Irvin. 2026. Reviving the Artist Who Fought Hitler: My Life with Arthur Szyk. Austin, TX: University of Texas Press
*Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Dark Horse to Publish Gallery Edition of 'Elfquest: The Hidden Years'; Early Full-Color Stories Painted in Watercolor. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61343/dark-horse-publish-gallery-edition-elfquest-the-hidden-years
*Johnston, Rich. 2026. Joe Zelich of Collector's Paradise Retires, Nicholas Ignacio Promoted; Joe Zelich, founder of the Collector's Paradise comic store chain in California has retired, as longstanding Nicholas Ignacio is made partner. Bleeding Cool (January 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/joe-zelich-of-collectors-paradise-retires-nicholas-ignacio-promoted/
*Griepp, Milton. 2026. Los Angeles Retailer Leadership Change; As Co-Founder Retires, General Manager Steps Up [Collector's Paradise]. ICv2 (January 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61339/los-angeles-retailer-leadership-change
*Unknown. 2026. One of America's Longest-Running Comic Shops Calls Maryland Home [Barbarian Comics, Wheaton]. MoCoShow (January 5): https://mocoshow.com/2026/01/05/one-of-americas-longest-running-comic-shops-calls-maryland-home/
*Gardner, Alan. 2026. Charlie Hebdo Accused of 'Abominable' Racism. Daily Cartoonist (January 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/07/charlie-hebdo-accused-of-abominable-racism/
*Gardner, Alan. 2026. China Using Cartoons to Frame Public Opinion in West. Daily Cartoonist (January 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/07/china-using-cartoons-to-frame-public-opinion-in-west/
*Resham. 2026. Beijing Replaces Wolf Warriors With Cartoonists; Beijing's state media has turned cartoons into a low-cost, high-impact weapon mocking rivals, shaping narratives, and escalating without the inconvenience of diplomacy. StratNews Global (January 7): https://stratnewsglobal.com/china/beijing-replaces-wolf-warriors-with-cartoonists/
*Conner, Shawn. 2026. Vancouver Cartoonists Land the Cover of The New Yorker 2026 Calendar; Of snowmen, Greek gods and superheroes: Ian Boothby and Pia Guerra on their creative process, viral cartoons and their extensive comics credits. Vancouver Sun (January 5): https://vancouversun.com/entertainment/vancouver-cartoonists-new-yorker-2026-calendar-cover
*Russell, Elizabeth. 2026. Dilbert Comic Creator Says He'll Convert to Christianity. World (January 5): https://wng.org/sift/dying-dilbert-comic-creator-plans-to-convert-to-christianity-1767645489
*Giatti, Ian M. 2026. 'Dilbert' Creator Scott Adams Announces Plan to Convert to Christianity Before He Dies; Famous author of 'Reframe Your Brain' expects to reach Heaven if he lives 'a good life' amid prostate cancer battle. Christian Post (January 5): https://www.christianpost.com/news/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-announces-plan-to-convert-to-christ.html
*Sava, Oliver. 2026. 5 New Comics to Read in January, Including an All-Star Marvel Rivals Spin-Off; Our picks include a poignant time-traveling manga and the debut of a new supernatural hero. AV Club (January 7): https://www.avclub.com/january-comics-wonder-boy-supergirl-altamont
*Ryzik, Melena. 2026. 'KPop Demon Hunters' Oral History: The Making of a Smash [in print as 'Wackadoo' Idea, Then a Smash]. New York Times (January 11): AR 6. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/07/movies/kpop-demon-hunters-actors-directors-music.html
*Thielman, Sam. 2026. The Voluptuous Return of Love and Rockets [in print as Bosom Buddy]. New York Times (January 4): 6. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2025/11/17/books/review/love-and-rockets-lovers-and-haters-gilbert-hernandez.html
*Hernandez, Gilbert. 2026. Lovers and Haters: A Love and Rockets Book. Seattle, WA: Fantagraphics
Howard, Tini. 2026. Sirens and the City [DC Comics series process]. The Scorpio Room (January 7): https://tinihoward.substack.com/p/sirens-and-the-city
Cahill, Timothy, Kristina Libby and Zoe Si. 2026. Book Recommendations for Men; Maybe the fellas should pick up "Belch! An Oral History of the Burp.". New Yorker (January 12). online at https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/tktkt
Beiman, Nancy. 2026. We're in Print! The First FurBabies Book Collection Is Officially Official Today!. FurBabies (January 7): https://nancybeiman.substack.com/p/were-in-print
Johnston, Rich. 2026. A Very Augmented Reality of a Comic with Riff Reality by Greg Donert; Riff Reality by Greg Donert is a new comic book universe, with an augmented reality version embedded in each issue. Bleeding Cool (January 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/a-very-augmented-reality-of-a-comic-with-riff-reality-by-greg-donert/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Details Announced for Inaugural Jack and Roz Kirby Awards; Partnership Between Kirby Estate, Kirby Museum, and ComicArtFans. ICv2 (January 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61335/details-announced-inaugural-jack-roz-kirby-awards
Wednesday, January 07, 2026
UMD dissertation on anti-comic book movement
"THE EYE IS THE WINDOW FOR THE SOUL:" ESSAYS ON THE AMERICAN ANTI-COMIC BOOK MOVEMENT
by Evan Roberts Ash
Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Maryland, College Park, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy in History
by Evan Roberts Ash
Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of the Graduate School of the University of Maryland, College Park, in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Doctor of Philosophy in History
2025
Wheaton's Barbarian Comics profiled
One of America's Longest-Running Comic Shops Calls Maryland Home [Barbarian Comics, Wheaton]
MoCoShow January 5, 2026
PR: The 4th and Final Issue of 1/6: The Graphic Novel is out today!
I've supported all four issues of this, although it's now sadly dated by reality.
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