Wednesday, March 06, 2024
William Brown selected as Editor's Choice on Cartoon Movement
Saturday, February 24, 2024
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/23/2024
COMICSPRO: DC RETURNS TO WEDNESDAY FOR NEW COMIC BOOK DAY Beginning in July
Johanna Draper Carlson on February 23, 2024
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56314/comicspro-dc-returns-wednesday-new-comic-book-day
Comic Shop Owners Applaud DC Comics Return To Wednesday On-Sale Date
DC Comics has told comic shop owners and employees that they will be moving back to comic books going on sale on Wednesdays.
22 Feb 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-shop-owners-applaud-dc-comics-return-to-wednesday-on-sale-date/
DC Comics Creates Its Own Version Of Marvel's Epic Line, DC Finest
DC Comics creates its own version of Marvel's Epic Line, DC Finest, a new way to collect classic character comics for new and old readers
22 Feb 2024 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-creates-its-own-version-of-marvels-epic-line-dc-finest/
DC Comics Announces Schedule For New Elseworlds Imprint at ComicsPro
DC Comics announced the return of the Elseworlds imprint at New York Comic Con, last year. But we hadn't heard anything about them since.
22 Feb 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-announces-schedule-for-new-elseworlds-imprint-at-comicspro/
Interview: Folio Society editorial head talks beautiful new book, DC: BATMAN
James Rose talks about the story selection and the design choices for a book spanning 85 years of Batman.
02/23/2024
Manta Launches Digital French Language Comics Hub for Global Readers
Manta has expanded to a French language hub for French-speaking speakers in France, Canada and French-speaking countries.
22 Feb 2024
There Must Be More Than Batman & Spider-Man- Filip Sablik at ComicsPro
There must be more than Batman and Spider-Man, according to Boom Studios publisher Filip Sablik at ComicsPro Summit.
22 Feb 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/there-must-be-more-than-batman-spider-man-filip-sablik-at-comicspro/
Image Comics Launch A New Retailer Award
The Image Select Retailer Award, announced for the ComicsPRO Summit, is intended to reward comic shops that go "above and beyond".
22 Feb 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/image-comics-launch-a-new-retailer-award-at-comicspro-summit/
Diamond Announces Flat Rate Shipping For Comic Book Stores
Today, for the ComicsPRO retailer summit, Diamond has announced a new flat rate for shipping within the USA served by UPS
22 Feb 2024 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-announces-flat-rate-shipping-for-comic-book-stores/
ComicsPRO '24: DC goes back to Wednesdays, Diamond cuts shipping costs and more
ComicsPRO '24: Coming to your LCS 'Marvel Must-Haves' free comics based on the MCU
A brilliant move to tie the movie fandom to comic books.
02/23/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-must-have-comics-2024/
Neil Gaiman on the Collectibles He's Auctioning
Art by Moebius, a Christmas card by Gaiman and a Swamp Thing cover are among the items.
Feb. 23, 2024, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/23/arts/design/neil-gaiman-auction-collectibles.html
Madame Web: Studios Are Blaming Women Instead Of Themselves
According to studio insiders, women should be blamed for the box office and critical failure of Madame Web and not the studio for making a bad movie.
19 Feb 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/movies/madame-web-studios-are-blaming-women-instead-of-themselves/
Darko Macan & Igor Kordey's Marshal Bass in Ablaze May 2024 Solicits
Ablaze has issued its May 2024 solicits, including Marshal Bass, about the first Black Deputy US Marshal, by Darko Macan and Igor Kordey.
22 Feb 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/darko-macan-igor-kordeys-marshal-bass-in-ablaze-may-2024-solicits/
David Malki !: Craft, Taste, & The Freedom To Make What You Like (Ep 38)
Empowered Human Academy Jul 27, 2021
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4yKzXiZ2FnA
https://empoweredhumanacademy.com/38
Salon du Manga d'Épinay-sur-Seine, une 3e édition le 27 avril 2024
Jean-Laurent Truc
23 février 2024
https://www.ligneclaire.info/salon-du-manga-epinay-sur-seine-2024-288151.html
Retour en images - Salon du manga Epinay-sur-Seine 2022
Mairie d'Épinay-sur-Seine
Apr 22, 2022
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKFe1PCeBEI
'Avatar: The Last Airbender': Been There, Saved That
Netflix's latest attempt to capture the magic of a beloved animated series has some strong performances but falls well short of the original.
By Maya Phillips
A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 23, 2024, Section C, Page 14 of the New York edition with the headline: Been There, Saved That, But Let's Try It Again.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/arts/television/avatar-last-airbender-review-netflix.html
'Naruto' Movie in the Works with Destin Daniel Cretton Writing and Directing (Exclusive)
Lionsgate is behind the adaptation of one of the biggest mangas of all time.
Borys Kit
February 23, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/naruto-movie-in-the-works-1235833511/
'Stopmotion' Review: Her Dark Materials
A fraying animator becomes the victim of her own creations in this visually sophisticated horror movie.
A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 23, 2024, Section C, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Stopmotion
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/22/movies/stopmotion-review.html
Director Phoebe Jane Hart Talks about Her Buzzy Sundance Short, 'Bug Diner'
By Ramin Zahed
February 22, 2024
No More Supervillain Blues: DreamWorks' 'Megamind' Is Back with a New Movie & Series on Peacock
By Jeff Spry
February 22, 2024
This article was written for the April '24 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 339).
'Robot Dreams' Is Unconventional In Every Way, Including How It Was Storyboarded – Exclusive [Spain]
By Jamie Lang | 02/22/2024
'Suzume,' 'Your Name' Producer Koichiro Ito Arrested For Soliciting Child Pornography
By Jamie Lang | 02/23/2024
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/law/suzume-your-name-producer-koichiro-ito-arrested-for-soliciting-child-pornography-238364.html
'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — To the Hashira Training' Review: Monster Mash-Up
The popular anime returns to the big screen in a somewhat lopsided feature presentation of two stand-alone episodes from the TV series.
By Calum Marsh
A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 23, 2024, Section C, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — To the Hashira Training
Producer of hit anime film 'Your Name.' arrested on child porn suspicions
February 22, 2024 (Mainichi Japan)
https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20240222/p2a/00m/0na/023000c
Animation And The Shock Of War: Siblings Mariia And Rodion Shub Discuss Life, Art, And The Ukrainian Diaspora
By Jamie Lang | 02/22/2024
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/interviews/animation-and-the-shock-of-war-siblings-mariia-and-rodion-shub-discuss-life-art-and-the-ukrainian-diaspora-238322.html
Cross-Border Conversation: Creating Animated Stories
Mariia Shub (production designer, artist, Ukraine, UK) Rodion Shub (animation director, producer, Ukraine, Canada) Tajha Winkle (animator, Jamaica) Connor Cook (composer, USA) Munzir Naqvi (writer, director, producer, India).
ScreenCraft Works Oct 5, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flX9HhJQRQI
SAG-AFTRA, AMPTP Strike Tentative TV Animation Deal
By Jamie Lang | 02/22/2024
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/artist-rights/sag-aftra-amptp-reach-tentative-three-year-tv-animation-deal-238295.html
Grant Gustin shares what he misses most about The Flash
AV Club February 22 2024
https://www.avclub.com/grant-gustin-reveals-misses-most-about-the-flash-1851279637
Xmas in February – This Week's Links
Clark Burscough | February 23, 2024
https://www.tcj.com/xmas-in-february-this-weeks-links/
More to Come 606: Will Marvel and DC Team Up Again?
Calvin Reid, Heidi "The Beat" MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons
on 02/19/2024
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1297
GARY CLEMENT for K IS IN TROUBLE
Feb 18, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yt2lEq2MVlY
Off Panel #437: You Do What You Do with Kazu Kibuishi
David Harper
February 19 2024
https://sktchd.libsyn.com/offpanel437-you-do-what-you-do-with-kazu-kibuishi
The ALEX ROSS Shoot Interview! His Best Conversation on the Record
Feb 18, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0v8F2xKwag
Hoshino Yukinobu
Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki
Broadcast on January 13, 2024
https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/ondemand/video/5001407/
Defund Judge Dredd! And top tips for 2000 AD newbies
Steve Morris
2000 AD February 20 2024
https://soundcloud.com/2000-ad/defund-judge-dredd-and-top-tips-for-2000-ad-newbies
The first Black 'Peanuts' character finally gets his origin story in animated special
February 19, 2024
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/19/1231913808/the-first-black-peanuts-character-finally-gets-his-origin-story-in-animated-spec
Franklin, first Black character in 'Peanuts' strip has his own animated special
A MARTÍNEZ,
Morning Edition February 16, 2024
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/16/1231931428/franklin-first-black-character-in-peanuts-strip-has-his-own-animated-special
and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1231931428
"We Want to Keep Giving Opportunities for Young People to Learn and Develop Skills" – mayamada's Nigel Twumasi on Comics Community and New Manga 'Against All Odds'
by Andy Oliver
February 16, 2024
https://www.brokenfrontier.com/mayamada-against-all-odds/
"Everybody Has a Tale to Tell…": An Exploration of the Unfulfilled 'Tales from the Quarantine' Kickstarter, Part 2 – TFTQ's Effect on Confidence in Crowdfunding Analysed
by Andy Oliver
February 20, 2024
https://www.brokenfrontier.com/tales-from-the-quarantne-backers/
It's the End of the World-- a look at Naoki Urasawa's 20th Century Boys
It's weirdly prophetic to read 20th Century Boys in 2024, looking back on the last decade and wondering how we missed Urasawa's possible warning of all of this.
From Cover to Cover Feb 20, 2024
https://www.fromcovertocover.com/20th-century-boys-by-naoki-urasawa/
ROSIE READS: Mayor Good Boy Turns Bad, 6 Quick Questions With Dave Scheidt
Rosie Knight February 20, 2024
Wolverine Turns 50. Here's Why 2024 Is Logan's Year
Feb 17, 2024,
https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottking/2024/02/17/50-years-of-wolverine-why-2024-is-logans-year/
Tom Taylor talks about the Titans' future, inspirations, and threats on the horizon
February 20, 2024
https://aiptcomics.com/2024/02/20/titans-issue-8-interview-24/
Dreaming big: Nicole Maines on amplifying queer voices in DC Comics
We chat with Nicole Maines about upcoming series 'Suicide Squad: Dream Team' and 'Bad Dream: A Dreamer Story' from DC Comics.
David Brooke and Nathan Simmons
February 20, 2024
https://aiptcomics.com/2024/02/20/nicole-maines-dreamer-dc-comics-qa/
Woodard, Sean. 2024. Comics and the American West: An Interview with Dr. Christopher Conway. Global Insight: A Journal of Critical Human Science and Culture, 4. https://globalinsight.journal.library.uta.edu/index.php/globalinsight/article/view/94 and https://doi.org/10.32855/globalinsight.2024.006
Dean Haspiel: Emmy & Ringo winning Cartoonist
Ramon Gil
Feb 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf6dKkidVA8
Words, Images, & Worlds: Andrea Molinari Returns!
Feb 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzP91PUaB1k
Words, Images, & Worlds with Rich Woodall
Jason DeHart
Feb 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p1Ps1rSDxA
Words, Images, & Worlds with Stefano Gaudiano (Part II)
Jason DeHart
Feb 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dVb03M16vI
Words, Images, & Worlds with Greg Smith
Jason DeHart
Feb 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ARwKqwNmZA
Trying to Get Over My Fear of Self Promotion With My First Procreate Brush Set
Jamie Noguchi
Draw Jam
Feb 23, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9EAuGqNNOg
Finally Time2 With Howard Chaykin
wordballoon February 23 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nDqwRBK718
Man's Best With Pornsaak Picheteshote and Jesse Lonergan [PETS IN SPACE]
wordballoon February 22 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSQGjK4jg3I
The Graphic Novel, "Black Justice: The Awakening," Sheds Light on the Concept of Privilege Using a Superhero Story
Dr. David Washington
23 Feb, 2024,
When Lust Is a Lens to Understanding Ourselves: Two new graphic novels from Drawn & Quarterly tussle with self-knowledge and sexual identity. [Julie Delporte, Nino Bulling]
Dorothy Woodend
The Tyee February 23 2024
https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2024/02/23/When-Lust-Is-Lens-Understanding-Ourselves/
Comic strip calling Trump 'evil' is disappointing [Clay Bennet letter]
Michael Hall
Cedar Rapids Gazette Feb. 23, 2024
https://www.thegazette.com/letters-to-the-editor/comic-strip-calling-trump-evil-is-disappointing/
The Garfield X Papa Don't Preach collection celebrates the iconic cartoon's 45th anniversary
The limited-edition collection comprises a 60s mod dress, jumpsuits, easy flowing skirts, and A-line dresses in vibrant prints
February 23, 2024
Priyadarshini Paitandy
Netflix's Avatar: The Last Airbender Intro Is a Major Downgrade (With One Exception)
By Alec Bojalad | February 23, 2024
What to know about 'Avatar: The Last Airbender' (if you're confused by all the Avatars)
The live-action adaption of the cartoon phenomenon just premiered on Netflix. There's a sky bison!
By Olivia McCormack
February 22, 2024
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2024/02/22/avatar-last-airbender-netflix-explained/
Japanese Producer of Anime Hits 'Suzume,' 'Your Name' Arrested on Child Pornography Charges
Prominent anime industry figure Koichiro Ito stands accused of coercing a 15-year-old girl he met over social media into sending him nude selfies.
Partrick Brzeski
February 22, 2024
Kolkata witnesses a vibrant exhibition that celebrates the legacy of comics in Bengal
Poorna Banerjee
Times of India February 23 2024
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/107940719.cms
100 years of Bengali comics—100 years of history
An exhibition aims to gain old Bengali comics some new respect, but it seems like an uphill task as most contemporary artists prefer to work in English
By Sandip Roy
23.02.2024
https://lifestyle.livemint.com/news/opinion/comics-in-bengal-exhibition-kolkata-111708610881821.html
"Snoopy Presents: Welcome Home, Franklin" Namesake & Co-Writer Robb Armstrong on His Peanuts Immortality
By Leslie Combemale
The Credits February 22, 2024
In Conversation With Writer Neil Gaiman About His Upcoming Signature Auction at Heritage
Robert Wilonsky
Heritage Auctions
Feb 20, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwCct125y7Y
Where Gots Got To
Two years on
William L Brown
Native Cpeaker Feb 23 2024
https://nativecpeaker.substack.com/p/where-gots-got-to
The Gannett 34 Comics Lineup – An Update: The Lockhorns Out, Sally Forth In
D. D. Degg
Comics Kingdom Relaunch Set For Feb. 28
D. D. Degg
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/02/23/comics-kingdom-relaunch-set-for-feb-28/
As 'Coyote vs. Acme' Hangs in the Balance, Warner Bros. Discovery Takes $115M Write-Down on Mystery Projects
The animated feature became the most talked about film in Hollywood for a moment in November, when Warners canceled the project, only to give it a temporary stay of execution.
Aaron Couch
February 23, 2024
Eye on graphic novels: Four recently-published works showcase the changing themes in graphic novels [India]
The Hindu February 23, 2024
https://www.thehindu.com/books/four-new-graphic-novels-appupen-dream-machine-sarnath-banerjee-the-moral-contagion-joshy-benedict-the-pig-flip-we-the-citizens-khyati-pathak/article67873657.ece
Friday, February 23, 2024
Where Gots Got To by William L Brown
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Friday, February 09, 2024
Latest Native Cpeaker blog from Bill Brown
Latvia would like a word with you
"Just go there, have a great cup of coffee"
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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/23/2024
5 Questions with Dan Santat
by SLJ Staff
Jan 19, 2024
https://www.slj.com/story/5-Questions-with-Dan-Santat
Interview: How the Jack Kirby Museum is bringing SKY MASTERS to a new generation of fans
01/23/2024
Interview: Living fast and eating trash with THE RACC PACK creators
We caught up with STEPHANIE COOKE and WHITNEY GARDNER to learn more about their new graphic novel, available beginning today!
01/23/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-living-fast-and-eating-trash-with-the-racc-pack-creators/
"This Is Not Only What I Want To Do, But What I Need To Do To Be Happy": An Interview with Philadelphia Cartoonist Steven Arnold
Zach Rabiroff | January 22, 2024
'Hazbin Hotel' Is a Childhood Dream Streamed Out to the World
Vivienne Medrano's animated musical series went from middle-school sketches to YouTube to a series streaming on Amazon.
By Calum Marsh
A version of this article appears in print on Jan. 23, 2024, Section C, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Childhood Dream Makes It to TV Screens.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/arts/television/hazbin-hotel-amazon.html
Penguin Random House to Distribute Wattpad Webtoon
By John Maher
Jan 23, 2024
MARVEL THINKS MORE GORE MIGHT HELP
Announces 'Red Band' Editions of 'Blood Hunt'
Posted by Milton Griepp on January 23, 2024
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/56065/marvel-thinks-more-gore-might-help
Stolen Election: Voting for Ukraine in New Hampshire
William L Brown
Jan 23 2024
https://nativecpeaker.substack.com/p/stolen-election
Sandra Bell Lundy
["Well, it's happened again. My comic has been canceled in a number of newspapers."]
Sandra Bell Lundy January 22 2024
https://www.facebook.com/755617563/posts/10163044524942564/?mibextid=I6gGtw
Celebrate Will Eisner Week with the GNCRT!
Carol Tilley, Katherine Mowery, and Matthew Noe,
American Library Association's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table Jun 7, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80WIXymQ3-k
Chatting With Jimmy Palmiotti
wordballoon January 23 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6oyrHNGFNeY
Words, Images, & Worlds with Ivan Cohen [Batman & Scooby-Doo Mysteries]
Jason DeHart
Jan 23, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIGnZM312XQ
Words, Images, & Worlds with Bob Rozakis
Jason DeHart
Jan 22, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hqz51F3vH_I
A Talk With Editorial Cartoonists Nick Anderson and Angelo Lopez
Angelo Lopez
Jan 21, 2024
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLE-3GDsojY
The First Pages: Getting back into craft-based posts with a look at the opening scenes of Ultimate Spider-Man and Cobra Commander #1 [writing comic books]
Scott Snyder
Our Best Jackett Newsletter #172; Jan 23, 2024
https://bestjackettpress.substack.com/p/newsletter-172-the-first-pages
After Launch of 'Echo', Marvel Restarts Production on 'Daredevil: Born Again'
The studio hopes to keep the momentum going as it seeks to keep the focus on its street-fighting heroes
Borys Kit
January 19, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/daredevil-born-again-resumes-filming-echo-1235793539/
Echo's portrayal of disability marks a big step forward for Marvel
Here's hoping the superhero miniseries' handling of ASL inspires other shows to follow suit
Meredith Hobbs Coons
AV Club January 23 2024
https://www.avclub.com/echo-portrayal-disability-asl-dhh-essay-marvel-1851179594
Jim Zub Displaced by Ed Brisson as Oshawa's Most Famous Comic Creator [Canada]
22 Jan 2024
by Rich Johnston
GoFundMe Updates For Comic Book Creators Peter David and Brett Lewis
22 Jan 2024
by Rich Johnston
Review: Erin Williams's WHAT'S WRONG? deftly examines the hellish landscape of chronic pain
Samantha Puc
01/23/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/erin-williams-whats-wrong-review/
2000 AD Covers Uncovered: Alex Ronald welcomes an Alien Invasion of Enemy Earth!
17th January 2024
https://2000ad.com/news/2000-ad-covers-uncovered-alien-invasion-for-enemy-earth-with-alex-ronald/
'Chicken for Linda!' Wins Lumière Award for French Animation
Animation Magazine
January 22, 2024
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/01/chicken-for-linda-wins-lumiere-award-for-french-animation/
'Rick and Morty' Season 8 Coming in 2025, Anime Series Reveals New Footage
James Hibberd
January 22, 2024
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rick-morty-season-8-date-anime-footage-1235803545/
Hayao Miyazaki Earns Oscar Nom for 'The Boy and the Heron'
The animation icon is now tied for the most best animated feature nominations, with four. He previously won a competitive Oscar for 'Spirited Away' and received an Academy Honorary Award.
Carolyn Giardina
January 23, 2024
Nouns Fest To Distribute $1 Million In Animated Short Project Financing
By Jamie Lang | 01/22/2024
Audiences Reject Recycled Releases As 'Soul,' 'Spider-Verse' Post Dismal Weekend Box Office Numbers
By Jamie Lang | 01/22/2024
French Cinema Has Its Best Year Abroad Since Before The Pandemic Thanks To Animated Features Like 'Miraculous,' 'Epic Tales'
By Jamie Lang | 01/22/2024
Disney Legend Mark Henn Says He May Have Not Retired "If The Work Had Been More Meaningful"
By Jamie Lang | 01/21/2024
Mark Henn [Disney animator]
Tom and Tony Bancroft
The Bancroft Brothers Animation Podcast 12 January 2024
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mark-henn/id911802874?i=1000641496547
Animator Spotlight: Kelly Armstrong
By Vincent Alexander | 01/19/2024
https://www.cartoonbrew.com/animator-spotlight/animator-spotlight-kelly-armstrong-237044.html
Christopher Reeve doc 'Super/Man' leaves Sundance audience sobbing
The film delves into his deep friendship with Robin Williams and features home videos and interviews with Reeve's three children
By Jada Yuan
Washington Post January 22, 2024
'Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story' Review: An Emotional Tribute to a Big-Screen Hero Who Became a Real-Life Inspiration
David Rooney
January 21, 2024
Caren Pilgrim
CollectPeanuts.com