Thursday, February 05, 2026

Jack Ohman on the WaPo's mass firings

Your Daily Cartoon!

Post-journalism era...

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/your-daily-cartoon-ee3

Sex Abuser Lives Here by Daniel Boris

 


Steve Brodner on WaPo mass firings

Dancing in the Dark

Prelude to a Rebirth

Feb 05, 2026
https://stevebrodner.substack.com/p/dancing-in-the-dark

Daily Cartoonist on WaPo mass firings

Michael de Adder, former WaPo contract cartoonist, on massive journalist firings

The Washington Post

Democracy dies in darkness

Feb 05, 2026
https://deadder.substack.com/p/the-washington-post

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/3/2026

Aaron Chassy.  Chasstoons - https://amchassy.substack.com/

The Eagle Society. Eagle Times. https://eagle-times.blogspot.com/

Brogan, Jacob. 2026. 4 New Graphic Novels to Get You Through the Winter Doldrums; The Season's Latest Comics Include a Collection of New Short Stories by Joe Ollmann, a Bizarre Story of Paris Overrun by Monsters and a Sedate Reflection on Restaurant Life. Washington Post (February 2): https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/02/02/new-graphic-novels-review-joe-ollmann-katriona-chapman-joann-sfar-ezra-claytan-daniels/

O'Grady, Ben. 2026. Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the Frontlines of the Minnesota Resistance. The Beat (February 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cartoonist-zander-cannon-on-the-frontlines-of-the-minnesota-resistance/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Bill Plympton's 'Hair High' Deluxe Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Open. Animation Magazine (February 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/bill-plymptons-hair-high-deluxe-blu-ray-pre-orders-now-open/

Nover, Scott. 2026. Disney Announces Josh D'Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO [in print as Josh D'Amaro to Be Next CEO of Walt Disney Co.]. Washington Post (February 4): A18. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/03/disney-ceo-damaro-iger/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. The Walt Disney Company Names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden CCO. Animation Magazine (February 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-walt-disney-company-names-josh-damaro-ceo-dana-walden-cco/

Boccella, Maggie. 2026. EC Comics Recruits A Genre Legend For Catacomb Of Torment #8; The Newest Issue Hits Shelves Next Month. Fangoria (January 23): https://www.fangoria.com/catacomb-of-torment-8-ec-comics/

Richards, Dave. 2026. 28 New Horror Comics That Should Be On Your Radar This Year; From Coked Out Hippos to a Smile Prequel, There's Already Lots to Look Forward to in 2026. Fangoria (January 6): https://www.fangoria.com/new-horror-comics/

Geissman, Grant. 2025. EC Comics: The New Trend 1950–54. Cologne: Taschen.

Johnston, Rich. 2026. What Will New Bosses Josh D'Amaro & Dana Walden Mean For Marvel Comics; What Will New Bosses Josh D'Amaro and Dana Walden Mean for Marvel Comics Going Forward into 2026? Time to Start Speculating.... Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/what-will-new-bosses-josh-damaro-dana-walden-mean-for-marvel-comics/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond Files Final Bankruptcy Accounts, No One's Getting Anything; Diamond Comics, the Debtor Has Filed Final Accounts in the Switch From Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and It Looks Like No One's Getting Anything. Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-files-final-bankruptcy-accounts-no-ones-getting-anything/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Oni Quits Lunar Distribution, Goes Exclusive With Penguin Random House; Oni Press Quits Lunar Distribution and Simon & Schuster to Go Exclusive for Comic Shops and Bookstores with Penguin Random House. Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/oni-quits-lunar-distribution-goes-exclusive-with-penguin-random-house/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Oni Press Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal With Penguin Random House For Direct Market and the Book Channel. ICv2 (February 3): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61552/oni-press-signs-exclusive-distribution-deal-penguin-random-house

Degg, D. D. 2026. Surgery: Rex Morgan Out, Terry Beatty In – Update: Terry's Fine. The Daily Cartoonist (February 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/03/surgery-rex-morgan-out-terry-beatty-in/

Necessary, Kevin. Kevin's UnNecessary Things - https://kevinnecessary.substack.com/

Lee, JiJi. 2026. Interview With New Yorker Cartoonist Lynn Hsu; "A Lot of Humor Comes From Mashing Together Two Unrelated Things...". Bonjour JiJi (January 25): https://bonjourjiji.substack.com/p/interview-with-new-yorker-cartoonist-410

Lee, JiJi. 2025. Interview With New Yorker Cartoonist Brendan Loper; The Creative Process, Path to The New Yorker, and More. Bonjour JiJi (December 14): https://bonjourjiji.substack.com/p/interview-with-new-yorker-cartoonist

Richmond, Tom. 2026. Cate the Great, Art Directors, and an Online MAD Tale!. The Ink Stained Wretch (222; February 4): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-222-2426

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Playing Dirty: The State of Florida Versus Mike Diana, a New Drama About a Notorious Comic Book Obscenity Case. TCJ (February 4): https://www.tcj.com/playing-dirty-the-state-of-florida-versus-mike-diana-a-new-drama-about-a-notorious-comic-book-obscenity-case/

Weprin, Alex. 2026. Inside Josh D'Amaro's Rise at Disney: How a Theme Park Veteran Became CEO; The Exec Is Said to Have Strong Relationships with Disney's Creative Team, an Appetite for Risk-taking, and a Desire to Understand What the Entertainment Giant's Loyal Fans Want. Hollywood Reporter (February 4): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/josh-damaro-disney-ceo-inside-rise-background-1236494465/

Editorial Board. 2026. A New Ruler for the Magic Kingdom; Disney's Pick to Replace Bob Iger Reflects the Iconic Brand's Urgency to Evolve or Die. Washington Post (February 4): A16. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/03/new-disney-ceo-damaro-iger-streaming-challenges/

Doran, Colleen. 2026. Brain Fog [Long-term Medical Issues]. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (February 4): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/brain-fog

Siuntres, John. 2026. Speed, SCOOP, and Richard Ashley Hamilton [Speed Racer]. Word Balloon (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekysn4AUUCw

DeStefano, Stephen. 2026. DiECAH Presents Mr. Craig Boldman and Mr. Karl Kesel!. DiECAH (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13170UZFAR0

Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Colleen Doran. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByD3fonWfWA

Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Dee Fish. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPWp5sSFjVs

  *Brandon-Croft, Barbara. 2026. Where I'm Coming From: Stories, Cartoons, and Commentary [2025]. National Cartoonists Society (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W528UEM-GJ8

  *Center for Jewish History. LibGuides Subject Guide: Comics and Graphic Novels -
https://libguides.cjh.org/comicsandgraphicnovels/intro

  *Kent State University. Graphic Novels, Graphic Narratives, Comic Books Research Guide - https://libguides.library.kent.edu/graphicnovels
 
  *Metro State Library. Graphic Novels and Comics @ Metro State Library - https://libguides.metrostate.edu/graphicnovels

  *New York Public Library. Comic Books and Graphic Resources at The New York Public Library: Introduction - https://libguides.nypl.org/comics

  *Pratt Institute. Welcome to Pratt's Guide to Comics, Graphic Novels and Manga! - https://libguides.pratt.edu/graphicnovels

  *University of Rochester. Finding comics and graphic novels in UR libraries - https://libguides.lib.rochester.edu/ENGL/comics

  *Daniels, Maya. 2025. Kansas hero honored in graphic novel [AUSA]. 12News (September 23): https://www.kwch.com/2025/09/23/kansas-hero-honored-graphic-novel/

  *Jeff Koterba. 2024- Jeff Around Town [radio show]. KVNO. https://kvno.org/jeff-around-town/

  *Koterba, Jeff. 2026. ["On this Jeff Around Town, Jeff remembers his mentor, not only for his humor, but more so, for his humanity."; Ed Fischer]. Jeff Around Town (February 3). Online at https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/03150235/JeffAroundTown-02032026.mp3 and https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/03150229/JeffAroundTown-02032026.pdf

  *Kowsar, Nik. 2026. A Cartoon, a Taxi to Evin, and the Lesson We Missed [Arrested in Iran]. Nik's Substack (February 4): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/a-cartoon-a-taxi-to-evin-and-the

  *The Bloom County Boys by Berkeley Breathed - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBloomCountyBoys


Wednesday, February 04, 2026

Sorry, George by Daniel Boris

 


Nik Kowsar on his first arrest in Iran

Kowsar, Nik. 2026. A Cartoon, a Taxi to Evin, and the Lesson We Missed [Arrested in Iran]. Nik's Substack (February 4): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/a-cartoon-a-taxi-to-evin-and-the


Today in Pottersville, USA... by Daniel Boris


 


WaPo's last graphic novel reviews

[presumably the last gn review from the Post since they laid off the entire book staff along w/ 300 other reporters today]

4 new graphic novels to get you through the winter doldrums

The season's latest comics include a collection of new short stories by Joe Ollmann, a bizarre story of Paris overrun by monsters and a sedate reflection on restaurant life.


Review by

Washington Post  February 2, 2026


Nick Anderson on Bezos gutting the Post

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/3/2026

Ajanapanya, Nongluck. 2025. Ten Thai Creatives Reimagine Snoopy's Universe in Landmark Cultural Collaboration. [Bangkok] Nation (September 23): https://www.nationthailand.com/life/art-culture/40055768

Arsenault, Charlene. 2025. Snoopy comes to town: Peanuts celebration, exhibit at WPL. Worcester Guardian (September 22): https://theworcesterguardian.org/f/snoopy-comes-to-town-peanuts-celebration-exhibit-at-wpl

Coover, Colleen. 2026. Colleen Coover Draws Howard the Duck. Helioscope PDX (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6DSXU555II

Rhode, Mike, John A. Lent with Lizzy Walker. 2026. The Lent Comic Art Classification System, 2nd ed. Arlington, VA: ComicsDC. Online at https://archive.org/details/lent-comic-art-classificiation-2nd-ed-final/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Cara O'Neil Joins Mad Cave as Director of Marketing. The Beat (February 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/cara-oneil-joins-mad-cave-as-director-of-marketing/

Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Tilting At Windmills #304: A Local Perspective of 2025 Comics Sales. The Beat (February 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tilting-at-windmills-304-a-local-perspective-of-2025-comics-sales/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Oni Press and PRH Partner for Distribution. The Beat (February 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/oni-press-and-prh-partner-for-distribution/

Spratford, Sam. 2026. Oni Press Inks Distro Deal With PRH. Publishers Weekly (February 3): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99598-oni-press-inks-distro-deal-with-prh-publisher-services.html

Unknown. 2026. Cara O'Neil to Head Up Marketing at Mad Cave. Publishers Weekly (February 2): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5740

Cho, Kat and Robin Har. 2026. Gods & Comics [novel]. New York: Penguin/Paulsen

Gods & Comics by Kat Cho, illus. by Robin Har [novel review]. Publishers Weekly (February 2): https://www.publishersweekly.com/9780593406816

O'Sullivan, Joanne. 2026. Cover Reveal: 'Mexikid Dreams' by Pedro Martín. Publishers Weekly (February 3): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/99607-cover-reveal-mexikid-dreams-by-pedro-mart-n.html

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: February 2026. Publishers Weekly (February 3): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99608-licensing-hotline-february-2026.html

Jones, Iyana. 2026. 2026 YA Graphic Novels for the Romance Aficionado; New Romance Graphic Novels for Teens Hitting Shelves This Year Feature a Summer Vacation Crush, a Secret Friendship Turned Something More, a Coming Out Story, and More [in print as Spring YA Graphic Romances]. Publishers Weekly (January 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/childrens-announcements/article/99586-2026-ya-graphic-novels-for-the-romance-aficionado.html

Jones, Iyana. 2025. YA Romance Goes Graphic: The Romance Genre Continues to Reign Supreme, With One Particular Format Growing in Popularity: Graphic Novels for Teens [in print as Going Graphic]. Publishers Weekly (January 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/childrens-announcements/article/99585-ya-romance-goes-graphic.html

Unknown. 2026. Ed Fischer Obituary. Omaha World-Herald (January 28): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/omaha/name/ed-fischer-obituary?id=60646702

Crisler, Dan. 2026. 'I Met My Hero': Longtime World-Herald Cartoonist Remembers Friend and Predecessor Fischer [Jeff Koterba]. Omaha World-Herald (February 3): https://omaha.com/news/local/article_c5261d36-2800-4ffe-adad-eda819f2f41f.html

Frazier, Nikos. 2026. Photos: Take a Look at Some of Ed Fischer's Editorial Cartoons From 1971 to 1980. Omaha World-Herald (January 30): https://omaha.com/opinion/cartoon/collection_36e282f9-0f1a-4c49-9f80-5f814853600b.html

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/03/26: Ding Dong! Doorman Lands Solo Comic. The Beat (February 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-020326/

Unknown. 2026. Adobe Drops Animate in Shocker Move. Animation Magazine (February 2): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/adobe-drops-animate-in-shocker-move/

Liefeld, Rob. 2026. The Jim Valentino Chat!. The Rob Liefeld Show (January 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ln9pSXf6T68

Carothers, Ernie. 2026. ThunderCats #25 + ThunderCats x Silverhawks With Declan Shalvey. Blerd Without Fear! (January 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3X1YWjY5Zk

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Doug Marcaida [Lineage comics project]. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_V4RcIxC28

Gold, Mike and Bob Harrison. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: Episode With Special Guest Duane Swierczynski. Pop Culture SquadCast (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr6bcrAyFk8

DeStefano, Stephen. 2026. Quo Vadis, DiECAH??? Featuring Stephen DeStefano. DiECAH (January 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfTGKXSzJZU

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Studio Pixel Ctrl Launches With Award-Winning Short & AI-Free Pledge. Animation Magazine (February 2): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-studio-pixel-ctrl-launches-with-award-winning-short-ai-free-pledge/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Italian Animation Indie Graphilm Regains Full Ownership. Animation Magazine (February 2): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/italian-animation-indie-graphilm-regains-full-ownership/

Siuntres, John. 2026. Blood, Biplanes, and Barbarian Mayhem: Garth Ennis Unfiltered. Word Balloon (February 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7M1ito1VlU

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. Vito x Dino: Episode 55 - x Nick Purpura [JHU Comic Books Comics Retailer]. Vito x Dino (55; February 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCz9tuhpB4Y

Harper, David. 2026. Charlie Adlard Talks Post-Walking Dead Living, Art, and His New Graphic Novel Altamont. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sc7PV7-W_Y

Kaplan, Avery and Ollie Kaplan. 2026. Interview: Temporal Culture War Hosts Mattie Lubchansky and Clayton Ashley. The Beat (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kz8Iq9H0o5E

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Eric Burnham Talks Archie Meets Evil Dead Series, It's Insane!. Collectors Confessions (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfbF-9j3KgY

Sharp, Kevin. 2026. A Page I Love With Jeremy Adams [Captain America Cover by Mike Zeck]. CAF+ (February 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M-dc_K3k9I

Moore, Terry. 2026. Drawing Breasts, All Sizes, Angles, With & Without Support. Terry Moore Art (February 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FqeBdgADmGw

Webber, Georgia. 2026. Comics in Care Work, With MK Czerwiec. Sequential Artists Workshop's Drawing Health (February 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWyn6WBAP4U

Smith, Barney. 2026. Ben Hatke, Writer, Artist, Author. Storycomic Presents' We Make Children's Books (February 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MKwKLTaojEw

Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Andrew Farago. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJV8jfTC9ZU

Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Bill Hinds. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIff6q3xs54

Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Milburn Taylor. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=im1gS6modc0

Freeman, John. 2026. In Memoriam: Comics Archivist Alan Vince [Dan Dare Expert]. downthetubes (February 2): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-comics-archivist-alan-vince/

Winders, Steve. 2026. Alan Vince R.I.P. [Dan Dare Expert]. Eagle Times (February 1): https://eagle-times.blogspot.com/2026/02/alan-vince-rip.html

Freeman, John. 2026. Roy of the Rovers Artist Barrie Mitchell Exhibition in the Works. downthetubes (February 2): https://downthetubes.net/roy-of-the-rovers-artist-barrie-mitchell-exhibition-in-the-works/

Sir Jon. 2026. Tyrant!. Pint O' Comics (413; January 25): https://spinitron.com/WESU/pl/21879213/Pint-O-Comics-Episode-413

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Wilfredo Torres Draws Spider-Man For Liam Conejo, and It Gets to Him. Bleeding Cool (February 2): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/wilfredo-torres-draws-spider-man-for-liam-conejo-and-it-gets-to-him/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Educators' Forum Announces 2026 AEF Hall of Fame Honorees. Animation Magazine (February 2): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-educators-forum-announces-2026-aef-hall-of-fame-honorees/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. IDW Sales Down 12.5% in Fiscal Year; Book Channel, Direct Market Both Down. ICv2 (February 3): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61546/idw-sales-down-12-5-fiscal-year

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Dynamite, Coffin Comics Sign Co-Publishing Deal For Reprints of Classic Chaos! Titles, Starting With Evil Ernie. ICv2 (February 2): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61545/dynamite-coffin-comics-sign-co-publishing-deal

Hunter, Greg. 2026. Deadpool/Batman and Batman/Deadpool: The World's Last Superhero Comics. TCJ (February 3): https://www.tcj.com/deadpool-batman-and-batman-deadpool-the-worlds-last-superhero-comics/

Pound, Richard. 2026. Reviews: The Art of Milt Gross, Volume 1: Mastering Comic Pantomime — Judge 1923-24. TCJ (February 3): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-art-of-milt-gross-volume-1-mastering-comic-pantomime-judge-1923-24/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. Hall of Fame Nominees, Eisner Estate Sale, Bud Plant Books: A Groundhog Day Grab Bag. ICv2 (February 2): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/61544/hall-fame-nominees-eisner-estate-sale-bud-plant-books-a-groundhog-day-grab-bag

Power, Kevin. 2026. Promo Time; At the Center of KPop Demon Hunters Is a Fantasy of Unmediated Connection Between Fans and Idols, a Frictionless Vision of the Perfected Market. New York Review of Books (February 2): https://www.nybooks.com/online/2026/02/02/promo-time-kpop-demon-hunters/

Degg, D. D. 2026. The 2025 Splats Award Winners [UK's Professional Cartoonists' Organisation (PCO)]. Daily Cartoonist (February 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/02/the-2025-splats-award-winners/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Nancy Beiman Named to Hall of Fame [animation]. Daily Cartoonist (February 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/03/nancy-beiman-named-to-hall-of-fame/

Diffey, Hannah. 2026. Junji Ito Is Officially Eyeing a Netflix Series After Toonami's "Doomed" Anime. ScreenRant (February 2): https://screenrant.com/junji-ito-new-tv-series-live-action-netflix-bloody-smart-toonami-anime/

Winderbaum, Brad and Stephen Broussard. 2026. Iron Man 3 to Wonder Man: Trevor Slattery - BTS Commentary. Marvel Entertainment (February 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-0bjKl3QKw

Tuesday, February 03, 2026

Ben Hatke, Writer, Artist, Author


Sophia Glock featured in YA Romance story

YA Romance Goes Graphic

The romance genre continues to reign supreme, with one particular format growing in popularity: graphic novelS for teens.


The Lent Comic Art Classification System, 2nd ed. available online now for free

Long before the Library of Congress started revamping its cataloguing for comic art, John Lent had devised a system of his own. For his 90th birth year, we've updated the 2016 version and published it online for free with over 900 new terms added.  at 
https://archive.org/details/lent-comic-art-classificiation-2nd-ed-final/

This classification system is derived from John A, Lent's 10-volume set of Comic Art Bibliography with additions and emendations by Mike Rhode from published versions of the Comics Research Bibliography.

"In 1986, in preparation for a conference presentation in India, I self-published a 156-page international bibliography on comic art, which I also sent to some libraries and researchers. That led to the compilation of ten volumes of comic art sources, broken down by regions, genres, functions, and other aspects, published by Greenwood Press between 1994 and 2006. As I assembled materials for these bibliographies, I developed categories into which to place sources. The classification system presented in this monograph is the result. The classification system portrayed in these pages is meant to bring some order to filing, categorizing, and discussing comics and cartoons. Actually, the fullest section, on the United States, can be used with minor modifications to organize comic art studies about any country." - John Lent

We're pleased to welcome Lizzy Walker to the team with this new edition, and expect to have annual updates. 

A print-on-demand version for libraries is underway.

Mike Rhode

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/2/2026

Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Lone Wolf & Cub – Volume 1 – The Assassin's Road Is a Masterpiece. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-lone-wolf-cub-volume-1-the-assassins-road-is-a-masterpiece/

Unknown. 2026. Viral #comics4liam Project Launches for 5-Year-Old Detained by ICE. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/viral-comics4liam-project-launches-for-5-year-old-detained-by-ice/

Ryall, Chris. 2026. Tales of Syzpense #100 [More on Sal Buscema's Legacy]. Chris's Substack (February 2): https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-100

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: Jason Aaron Taps Into His Childhood Nostalgia for Thundarr the Barbarian Comic. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jason-aaron-thundarr-the-barbarian-comic/

Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Draw Is Life: Crisis Art and ICE Storms. Mike Hawthorne Art Newsletter (February 1): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/draw-is-life-crisis-art-and-ice-storms

Hawthorne, Mike. 2020. Happiness Will Follow: A Graphic Memoir [Puerto Rico]. Los Angeles: Archaia.

Unknown. 2026. Mike Hawthorne: Art & Love Event in Partnership With Olo Marker. Raremarq Blog (January 30): https://www.raremarq.com/blog/mike-hawthorne-art-love-event-in-partnership-with-olo-marker

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Dynamite and Coffin Comics in Co-publishing Agreement. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dynamite-and-coffin-comics-in-co-publishing-agreement/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Surgery: Rex Morgan Out, Terry Beatty In. The Daily Cartoonist (February 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/01/surgery-rex-morgan-out-terry-beatty-in/

Heritage, Stuart. 2026. Wimpy Kid Author Jeff Kinney: 'I've Sold 300m Books. What's Next?'. The Guardian (February 1): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/01/wimpy-kid-author-jeff-kinney-ive-sold-300m-books-whats-next/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Gaiman Breaks Year-long Silence, Claiming Blog Exonerates Him. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gaiman-2026-statement/

Kallaugher, Kevin KAL. 2026. Live With Kevin KAL Kallaugher [Exhibit Tour]. KAL Draws The Line (February 1): https://kaltoons.substack.com/p/live-with-kevin-kal-kallaugher

Freeman, John. 2026. In Memoriam: Cartoonist Paul Sample, Creator of Ogri [UK]. downthetubes (February 1): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-cartoonist-paul-sample-creator-of-ogri/

Freeman, John. 2026. Comics Assemble! A New Democratic Comic Convention Comes to Gloucester. downthetubes (February 1): https://downthetubes.net/comics-assemble-a-new-democratic-comic-convention-comes-to-gloucester/

Unknown. 2026. Silvio Buscema (January 26, 1936 - January 24, 1926); Obituary for Silvio Buscema. Pierce Funeral Home (February): https://www.piercefh.com/obituaries/silvio-buscema/#!/Obituary

Best, Daniel. 2026. Niteside! The Best Series You Can Still Read; Beaumont Jardine's Series Nears Its End, But It's Not Too Late To Get On Board [Australia Comic Book]. Daniel Best - Author (February 2): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/niteside-the-best-series-you-can

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: White Ash, Dino Knights, Write Through Fear, and Two More Projects You'll Love! The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-white-ash-dino-knights-write-through-fear-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Grunenwald, Joe. 2026. DC Announces Collaboration With Guide Dogs of America to Support Real-world Superdogs. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-guide-dogs-of-america-collaboration/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Review: Wonder Man Is a Lovely, Low-key Tale of Unlikely Friends. The Beat (February 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/wonder-man-tv-review/

Maas, Jennifer. 2026. Neil Gaiman Speaks Out on Sexual Misconduct Allegations After a Year and Alleges 'Smear Campaign' Was Waged; 'Actual Evidence Was Dismissed or Ignored'. Variety (February 2): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/neil-gaiman-speaks-sexual-misconduct-year-later-1236650015/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Skybound Unveils Expanded 'Invincible' Licensing Roster. Animation Magazine (January 30): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/skybound-unveils-expanded-invincible-licensing-roster/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. MediaOCD Launches 'Discotek Deep Dives' for Classic Anime Home Media. Animation Magazine (January 30): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/mediaocd-launches-discotek-deep-dives-for-classic-anime-home-media/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. 'Time Hoppers: The Silk Road' Director Flordeliza Dayrit Discusses Her Pioneering Islamic History Adventure. Animation Magazine (February 1): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/time-hoppers-the-silk-road-director-flordeliza-dayrit-discusses-her-pioneering-islamic-history-adventure/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Beloved Canadian Actress Catherine O'Hara Dies at Age 71 [Voice Actor]. Animation Magazine (January 30): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/__trashed-2/

Ah-Sen, Jean Marc. 2026. An Interview With D. McFadzean: 'It's Easy to Take for Granted Just How Bizarre Imagination Is' [Canada]. TCJ (February 2): https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-d-mcfadzean-its-easy-to-take-for-granted-just-how-bizarre-imagination-is/

Evanier, Mark. 2026. …and A Bit of a Tramp [Vampirella; Frank Frazetta]. News from ME (January 27): https://www.newsfromme.com/2026/01/27/and-a-bit-of-a-tramp/

Monday, February 02, 2026

Sal Buscema's obituary is online

Silvio Buscema (January 26, 1936 - January 24, 2026)

Obituary for Silvio Buscema

Pierce Funeral Home February 2026

thanks to DD Degg for the info

Live with Kevin KAL Kallaugher [exhibit tour]

Live with Kevin KAL Kallaugher [exhibit tour]


Love Bullet book club at Fantom this Saturday!

I'm not sure why they put this out as a standalone announcement, but here you go...

This Saturday, February 7 at 6:30pm, we'll be discussing inee's Love Bullet vol. 1 at Fantom as part of our monthly Queer Book Club!

If it's been a while since you've been to Fantom Comics, we're at 2010 P Street NW 2nd floor near the Dupont Circle metro. Hope to see you there ❤️‍🔥🔫

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/31/-2/1/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Executives Out at Ghost Machine, Revealed by Indicia & April Solicits. Bleeding Cool (January 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/executives-out-at-ghost-machine-revealed-by-indicia-april-solicits/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Note From Tom Brevoort to Mark Waid That Saved Superman/Spider-Man. Bleeding Cool (January 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-note-from-tom-brevoort-to-mark-waid-that-saved-superman-spider-man/

Murphy, Marc. 2026. Statement on the Arrest of Journalist Don Lemon. Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (January 30): https://editorialcartoonists.com/statement-on-the-arrest-of-journalist-don-lemon/

Freeman, John. 2026. Flash Gordon Celebrated by The Museum of Classic Scifi. downthetubes (January 30): https://downthetubes.net/flash-gordon-celebrated-by-the-museum-of-classic-scifi/

Freeman, John. 2026. Sino-French Graphic Novels in the Spotlight at University of Cambridge. downthetubes (January 30): https://downthetubes.net/sino-french-graphic-novels-in-the-spotlight-at-university-of-cambridge/

Freeman, John. 2026. Daleks Invade Cartoonists Club of Great Britain. downthetubes (January 30): https://downthetubes.net/daleks-invade-cartoonists-club-of-great-britain/

Unknown. 2026. The Nice House by the Sea - Interview With James Tynion IV & Álvaro Martínez Bueno. DC Comics (January 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5i2xa8NMMFM

Siuntres, John. 2026. Jim McCann on The Other Half. Word Balloon (January 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqPkhkKEkak

Niko. 2026. Animators React to Kpop Demon Hunters - ft. The Directors! Corridor Crew (January 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7L-ka-MsEE

Silverman, Rebecca. 2026. Manga Creation With Kazumi Yamashita. Anime News Network (January 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-01-30/manga-creation-with-kazumi-yamashita/.232060

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2026. Major Manga, Manhwa Pirate Site Bato.to Shuts Down; Chinese Man Suspected as Operator Detained. Anime News Network (January 31): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-01-31/major-manga-manhwa-pirate-site-bato.to-shuts-down-chinese-man-suspected-as-operator-detained/.233670

Bardon, Asha. 2026. Greek Mythology and Its Magical Adaptations in Manga and Anime. Anime News Network (January 28): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-01-28/greek-mythology-and-its-magical-adaptations-in-manga-and-anime/.223071

Iikura-Gross, Ken. 2026. Anime World Offers Condolences After Voice Actor Kōzō Shioya's Death, Part II. Anime News Network (January 29): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-29/anime-world-offers-condolences-after-voice-actor-kozo-shioya-death-part-ii/.233620

Aiglon, Kelly. 2026. Comic Relief: Two of the City's Favorite Comic Book Shops Give the Medium the Reverence — and Irreverence — It Deserves. Chicago (January 29): https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/february-2026/how-two-beloved-comic-stores-stack-up/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Legal Threat to the New Angoulême Comics Festival From the Old One. Bleeding Cool (January 31): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/legal-threat-to-the-new-angouleme-comics-festival-from-the-old-one/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. 30 Years Later, the Global Anime Industry Is Still in Dragon Ball Z's Shadow; Akira Toriyama's Beloved Series Blazed a Trail. AV Club (January 31): https://www.avclub.com/dragon-ball-z-30-year-retrospective

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Chat Vol. 1: The State of the Zdarsky; It's Time For a New Monthly Interview Series Here on SKTCHD, This Time With Chip Zdarsky. SKTCHD (January 28): https://sktchd.com/interview/chip-chat-vol-1-the-state-of-the-zdarsky/

Quesada, Joe. 2026. I Just Found Someone Living in My Garage [Page Design]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 1): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/i-just-found-someone-living-in-my

Harper, David. 2026. Damned If You Doom With Susana Polo. SKTCHD's Off Panel (536; January 26): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-536-damned-if-you-doom-with-susana-polo/

Klimek, Chris. 2026. Oscar Nominee 'Arco' Is a Vibrant French Dispatch From the Future [in print as A Vibrant French Dispatch From the Future]. Washington Post (January 30): Weekend 20. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2026/01/30/arco-animation-oscar-nominee-french/

Jaffe, Alex. 2026. Black Labels and Wildstorms: A Brief History of DC's Imprints. DC Comics (January 26): https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-01-26/black-labels-and-wild-storms-a-brief-history-of-dc-s-imprints

Sandomir, Richard. 2026. Roger Allers Dies at 76; Helped Put 'Lion King' on Screens and Onstage [in print as Roger Allers, Who Co-Directed the First 'Lion King' Film, Dies at 76]. New York Times (January 31): B12. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/movies/roger-allers-dead.html

Goldstein, Dana. 2026. She Fought a Book Ban. She May Never Teach Again [Censorship; Gender Queer; in print as How a Book Booster Got Barred From Teaching]. New York Times (January 31): A1. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/29/us/summer-boismier-oklahoma-book-ban-protest.html

Rouse, Isaac. 2026. Demon Slayer Breaks Another Record With Upcoming Theatrical Release; One Groundbreaking Anime Is Set to Make History Once Again on the Big Screen. Polygon (January 30): https://www.polygon.com/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-screenx-4dx-theatrical-release/

Oksman, Tahneer. 2026. A Kids' Guide to Phone-Free Fun, From the Author of 'The Anxious Generation' [The Amazing Generation]. NPR (January 27): https://www.npr.org/2026/01/27/nx-s1-5686531/anxious-generation-jonathan-haidt-screen-time-amazing-generation

Kass, Jeff. 2025. True Believer [Marvel Comics Poetry]. Ann Arbor: DZanc Books.

Breunig, John. 2026. Opinion: Why Are Political Cartoonists Drawn to Donald Trump? 'He Really Is a Cartoon'. CT Insider (February 1): https://www.ctinsider.com/opinion/article/cartoons-trump-ct-seuss-21326001.php

Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Can This Man Break Disney's Succession Curse? [in print as Will Disney's Next Succession Stick?]. New York Times (January 31): B1. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/30/business/media/disney-ceo.html

Baci, Aria. 2026. Art Is Political: Aria Baci Interviews Caroline Cash. Solrad (January 20): https://solrad.co/art-is-political-aria-baci-interviews-caroline-cash

Delcroix, Olivier. 2026. Sur les traces du "cannibale de Milwaukee" en passant par la BD [Derf]. Le Figaro (January 22): https://tvmag.lefigaro.fr/programme-tv/actu-tele/sur-les-traces-du-cannibale-de-milwaukee-en-passant-par-la-bd-20260122

Vertaldi, Aurélia. 2013. Angoulême 2014 : un festival sous le signe de l'actualité. Le Figaro (November 28): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/2013/11/27/03014-20131127ARTFIG00469-angouleme-2014-un-festival-sous-le-signe-de-l-actualite.php

Sollier, Anne, Isabelle Blondel, Sophie Béguerie et Aurélia Vertaldi. 2017. Les nouvelles librairies BD à Paris. Le Figaro (January 26): https://www.lefigaro.fr/sortir-paris/2017/01/25/30004-20170125ARTFIG00047-les-nouvelles-librairies-bd-a-paris.php

Vertaldi, Aurélia. 2014. Bill Watterson, le Salinger de la BD, sacré roi d'Angoulême. Le Figaro (February 3): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/2014/02/02/03014-20140202ARTFIG00110-le-mysterieux-bill-watterson-couronne-a-angouleme.php

Suply, Laurent. 2014. Angoulême 2014 : les auteurs de BD face à la polémique des Grands prix. Le Figaro (February 3): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/2014/02/01/03014-20140201ARTFIG00056-angouleme-2014-les-auteurs-de-bd-face-a-la-polemique-des-grands-prix.php

Vertaldi, Aurélia. 2026. L'Autoroute du soleil ou les chemins hasardeux de la cavale. Le Figaro (January 31): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/l-autoroute-du-soleil-ou-les-chemins-hasardeux-de-la-cavale-20260131

Vertaldi, Aurélia. 2024. Bella Ciao : les migrants italiens à l'épreuve de l'intégration en France. Le Figaro (November 15): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/bella-ciao-les-migrants-italiens-a-l-epreuve-de-l-integration-en-france-20201003

Delcroix, Olivier. 2025. Largo Winch revient avec un nouvel album et un nouveau scénariste. Le Figaro (April 17): https://www.lefigaro.fr/culture/largo-winch-revient-avec-un-nouvel-album-et-un-nouveau-scenariste-20250417

Delcroix, Olivier. 2024. Notre critique de Largo Winch: le prix de l'argent: on ne vit que trois fois [Movie]. Le Figaro (July 30): https://www.lefigaro.fr/cinema/notre-critique-de-largo-winch-le-prix-de-l-argent-on-ne-vit-que-trois-fois-20240730

Brun, Frédéric. 2024. Un chronographe Swiss made pour Largo Winch. Le Figaro (November 21): https://www.lefigaro.fr/horlogerie/un-chronographe-swiss-made-pour-largo-winch-20241113

Vertaldi, Aurélia. 2026. Évincé, l'organisateur du festival de BD d'Angoulême menace de saisir la justice. Le Figaro (January 29): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/evince-l-organisateur-du-festival-de-bd-d-angouleme-menace-de-saisir-la-justice-20260129

Lemoigne, Victoire. 2026. Hachette déserte le Festival du Livre de Paris, qui mise sur la jeunesse et la BD. Le Figaro (January 29): https://www.lefigaro.fr/livres/hachette-deserte-le-festival-du-livre-de-paris-qui-mise-sur-la-jeunesse-et-la-bd-20260129

Filograsso, Ilaria. 2026. "Speaking For Others. Voice and Representation in Three Italian (Bio)Graphic Stories of Female Migration". Strenæ (27; posted January 22). Online at http://journals.openedition.org/strenae/12198 and DOI at https://doi.org/10.4000/15jug

Siuntres, John. 2026. Mark Waid Superman/Spider-Man Preview Flash JLU Superboy and More. Word Balloon (January 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Yc_2cK64os

Delcrois, Olivier. 2026. Derf Backderf, temoin de la fabrication d'un tueur en serie [online as Il a été ami avec Jeffrey Dahmer, "le cannibale de Milwaukee": Derf Backderf, témoin de la fabrication d'un tueur en série. Le Figaro (January 28): 37. Online at https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/il-a-ete-ami-avec-jeffrey-dahmer-le-cannibale-de-milwaukee-derf-backderf-temoin-de-la-fabrication-d-un-tueur-en-serie-20260127 or https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15X5LVASXLE/

McCutcheon, John. 1907. Injun Summer. Chicago Daily Tribune (September 30): 1. Online at https://archive.org/details/per_chicago-daily-tribune_1907-09-30_66_234

Unknown. 1926. Cartoon Mural Completed; McCutcheon's "Injun Summer" now decorates Chicago's Tribune city room. Editor and Publisher 58 (49; May 1): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-01_58_49/page/40/mode/2upp

Unknown. 1926. [Pete Keenan has drawn "A Fool There Was-" a 50-cartoon series for the International Syndicate, promoting automobile safety]. Editor and Publisher 58 (49; May 1): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-01_58_49/page/36/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Henry Major, caricaturist, showed his speed April 20 by producing 500 rapide fire likenesses of the editors attending the "Polar Lark" at the Friars Club in New York]. Editor and Publisher 58 (49; May 1): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-01_58_49/page/36/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Ivanhoe," drawn by Lawrence Redner, is now being offered by NEA Service]. Editor and Publisher 58 (49; May 1): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-01_58_49/page/36/mode/2up