Tuesday, March 24, 2026
‘Malika: Warrior Queen’ movie updates
August Media Joins 'Malika: Warrior Queen' Afro-Anime Feature from 'Iyanu' Creator Roye Okupe
Charlotteville's Hello Comics profiled
HITS AND MISSES WITH KATE DENEVEU AND DAVE MURRAY FROM HELLO COMICS; After a Banner 2025, the Virginia-based Shop Only Continues to Grow
David Harper on March 23, 2026 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61940/hits-misses-kate-deneveu-dave-murray-hello-comics
Brian Biggs' new Substack serialized graphic novel
My buddy Brian is in Philly, but a drawing he's done for me is featured at the end of this newsletter post. Want a drawing? Subscribe to his new project.
Brian Biggs
Mar 24, 2026
The Walk: a pitch [serialized graphic novel]
https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/the-walk-a-pitch
Mar 24, 2026
The Walk: a pitch [serialized graphic novel]
https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/the-walk-a-pitch
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/23/2026
Griepp, Milton. 2026. R.I.P. writer, artist Sam Kieth; Image, Big Two artist and writer passes. ICv2 (March 22): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61926/r-i-p-writer-artist-sam-kieth
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comic book folks remember the legend that is Sam Kieth; comic book folks remember the legend of Sam Kieth, from Scott Dunbier to Kelly Jones to Mark Wheatley to Michael T. Gilbert. Bleeding Cool (March 22): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-folks-remember-the-legend-that-is-sam-kieth/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Remembering Sam Kieth. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/remembering-sam-kieth/
Roman, Dave. 2026. Rip to a major comic influence [Sam Kieth]. It's Yaytime (March 22): https://yaytime.com/blog/rip-to-a-major-comic-influence/
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Bouchard & Criswell chomp ICE in business as usual. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-bouchard-criswell-business-as-usual-kickstarter/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Silver Sprocket's San Francisco store closing today. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/silver-sprockets-san-francisco-store-closing-today/
Casey, Joe. 2026. (The lost art of) house ads [comic books]. Joe Casey Writes (March 23): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/house-ads-another-lost-art
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder on creating Absolute Scarecrow; Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder on creating Absolute Scarecrow for Absolute Batman #19, on final order cut-off tomorrow. Bleeding Cool (March 22): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nick-dragotta-and-scott-snyder-on-creating-absolute-scarecrow/
Fox, Killian. 2026. "I woke up and there was a centipede in my bed"; Kirsten Campbell reveals the arthropod encounter that inspired her winning entry in this year's Rachel Cooke graphic short story prize. Observer (March 21): https://observer.co.uk/culture/interviews/article/i-woke-up-and-there-was-a-centipede-in-my-bed
Bartlett, Amanda. 2026. Treasured San Francisco indie bookstore abruptly closes: "unfortunate reality"; comic publisher Silver Sprocket will close its doors on Valencia Street on Monday. SFGate (March 22): https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/silver-sprocket-closure-sf-22090643.php
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Mordecai and Rigby return for new adventures in Regular show: the lost tapes. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/regular-show-the-lost-tapes-premiere/
Unknown. 2026. A day in the life of Elise Allen: checking in with the talented Emmy-nominated writer of "The Pout Pout Fish". Animation Magazine (March 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/a-day-in-the-life-of-elise-allen-checking-in-with-the-talented-emmy-nominated-writer-of-the-pout-pout-fish/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Veteran animation director Leon Joosen gives us a sneak peek at his new family feature "The land of sometimes". Animation Magazine (March 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/veteran-animation-director-leon-joosen-gives-us-a-sneak-peek-at-his-new-family-feature-the-land-of-sometimes/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. New report of stolen "Jonny Quest" artwork being marketed online; thief died in 2015 but theft not detected till 2022. ICv2 (March 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61935/new-report-stolen-jonny-quest-artwork-being-marketed-online
Stivé, Valerio. 2026. "Rip it up and start again": Tanino Liberatore on his illustrious career [Italy]. TCJ (March 23): https://www.tcj.com/rip-it-up-and-start-again-tanino-liberatore-on-his-illustrious-career/
Simons, Dean. 2026. Angoulême: Mayor Bonnefont survives reeelection campaign, candidates in line for the "New Festival" revealed, and more. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-mayor-bonnefont-survives-reeelection-campaign-candidates-in-line-for-the-new-festival-revealed-and-more/
Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Out on the limb: why we need artists like Sam Kieth. Mike Hawthorne Art Newsletter (March 23): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/out-on-the-limb
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/boom-restructures-under-prh-including-layoffs/
Quesada, Joe. 2026. Shhhhh [The invisible language of visual storytelling part 10: the sound of silence]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (March 22): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/shhhhh
Banks, Annie. 2026. Invincible season 4: Steven Yeun breaks down Mark's rage. CBR (March 20): https://www.cbr.com/video/invincible-season-4-steven-yeun-breaks-down-mark-s-rage/
O'Connell, Sean. 2026. The real story behind Daredevil's black suit. CBR (March 21): https://www.cbr.com/video/the-real-story-behind-daredevil-s-black-suit/
O'Connell, Sean. 2026. Charlie Cox breaks down Daredevil's darkest era yet. CBR (March 21): https://www.cbr.com/video/charlie-cox-breaks-down-daredevil-s-darkest-era-yet/
Kit, Borys. 2026. "Wonder Man" renewed for season 2 with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley set to return; only two other Marvel live-action shows have received a second season. Hollywood Reporter (March 23): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wonder-man-season-2-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-ben-kingsley-1236544737/
Carter, Justin. 2026. The "One Piece" anime remake will be a leaner and modern adaptation; Wit may be telling the same early "One Piece" story as Toei did, but it won't take the same long path to get to where it's going. io9 (March 23): https://gizmodo.com/the-one-piece-anime-remake-will-be-a-leaner-and-modern-adaptation-2000736523
Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. Setting the record stray-t [Charlie McElvy and Mat Major, Stray Kickstarter]. Vito x Dino (62; March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YqbQ3CNDH4
Swinimer, John. 2026. Audra Balion takes off with "Flight Nineteen" [silent comic]. True North Country Comics Videos (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od1tHK7urJY
Harper, David. 2026. Writer/letterer Aditya Bidikar on his new Image series In your skin and a whole lot more. SKTCHD's Off Panel (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbXnw5JW57M
Siuntres, John. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg's latest. Word Balloon (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxYdyw3nr94
Necessary, Kevin. 2026. Creating cat comics: a peek at the drawing process, plus a cat pic. Kevin's UnNecessary Things (March 23): https://kevinnecessary.substack.com/p/creating-cat-comics
Unknown. 2020. The Sam Kieth interview! Sam talks the Maxx, Marvel, Image Comics, triceps & hamsters with Don Chin!. Jerk Comic (December 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khw4rHbxA-g
Unknown. 2021. Sam Kieth's unpublished first work for Marvel Comics - a story of Marvel's a Nightmare on Elm Street. Jerk Comic (January 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiD1hjhGb_k
Unknown. 2021. Don Chin interview - Sam Kieth, Parody Press, Entity Comics & Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters. Jerk Comic (January 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VFW5C6Vn_A
Unknown. 2020. How the Maxx broke Sam Kieth part 1. Jerk Comic (July 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23MfaAu6-SY
Unknown. 2022. How the Maxx broke Sam Kieth part 2. Jerk Comic (January 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBvTz5__BM
Unknown. 2022. How the Maxx broke Sam Kieth part 3. Jerk Comic (January 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YELcNzO5ccY
Unknown. 2021. The Dave Olbrich interview - Malibu, Aircel, Eternity, the Ultraverse and beyond!. Jerk Comic (June 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u21ivXMWSDE
Unknown. 2021. The Jim Valentino interview. Jerk Comic (December 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFRZeAvWR9U
Unknown. 2021. William Messner-Loebs Maxximum interview. Jerk Comic (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4T8DBjXK2c
Unknown. 2022. Kelley Jones interview part 1. Jerk Comic (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EXUqc3UEg
Unknown. 2022. Kelley Jones interview part 2. Jerk Comic (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4gGlGiDKU
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comic book folks remember the legend that is Sam Kieth; comic book folks remember the legend of Sam Kieth, from Scott Dunbier to Kelly Jones to Mark Wheatley to Michael T. Gilbert. Bleeding Cool (March 22): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-folks-remember-the-legend-that-is-sam-kieth/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Remembering Sam Kieth. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/remembering-sam-kieth/
Roman, Dave. 2026. Rip to a major comic influence [Sam Kieth]. It's Yaytime (March 22): https://yaytime.com/blog/rip-to-a-major-comic-influence/
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Bouchard & Criswell chomp ICE in business as usual. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-bouchard-criswell-business-as-usual-kickstarter/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Silver Sprocket's San Francisco store closing today. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/silver-sprockets-san-francisco-store-closing-today/
Casey, Joe. 2026. (The lost art of) house ads [comic books]. Joe Casey Writes (March 23): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/house-ads-another-lost-art
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder on creating Absolute Scarecrow; Nick Dragotta and Scott Snyder on creating Absolute Scarecrow for Absolute Batman #19, on final order cut-off tomorrow. Bleeding Cool (March 22): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nick-dragotta-and-scott-snyder-on-creating-absolute-scarecrow/
Fox, Killian. 2026. "I woke up and there was a centipede in my bed"; Kirsten Campbell reveals the arthropod encounter that inspired her winning entry in this year's Rachel Cooke graphic short story prize. Observer (March 21): https://observer.co.uk/culture/interviews/article/i-woke-up-and-there-was-a-centipede-in-my-bed
Bartlett, Amanda. 2026. Treasured San Francisco indie bookstore abruptly closes: "unfortunate reality"; comic publisher Silver Sprocket will close its doors on Valencia Street on Monday. SFGate (March 22): https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/silver-sprocket-closure-sf-22090643.php
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Mordecai and Rigby return for new adventures in Regular show: the lost tapes. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/regular-show-the-lost-tapes-premiere/
Unknown. 2026. A day in the life of Elise Allen: checking in with the talented Emmy-nominated writer of "The Pout Pout Fish". Animation Magazine (March 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/a-day-in-the-life-of-elise-allen-checking-in-with-the-talented-emmy-nominated-writer-of-the-pout-pout-fish/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Veteran animation director Leon Joosen gives us a sneak peek at his new family feature "The land of sometimes". Animation Magazine (March 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/veteran-animation-director-leon-joosen-gives-us-a-sneak-peek-at-his-new-family-feature-the-land-of-sometimes/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. New report of stolen "Jonny Quest" artwork being marketed online; thief died in 2015 but theft not detected till 2022. ICv2 (March 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61935/new-report-stolen-jonny-quest-artwork-being-marketed-online
Stivé, Valerio. 2026. "Rip it up and start again": Tanino Liberatore on his illustrious career [Italy]. TCJ (March 23): https://www.tcj.com/rip-it-up-and-start-again-tanino-liberatore-on-his-illustrious-career/
Simons, Dean. 2026. Angoulême: Mayor Bonnefont survives reeelection campaign, candidates in line for the "New Festival" revealed, and more. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-mayor-bonnefont-survives-reeelection-campaign-candidates-in-line-for-the-new-festival-revealed-and-more/
Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Out on the limb: why we need artists like Sam Kieth. Mike Hawthorne Art Newsletter (March 23): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/out-on-the-limb
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Boom restructures under PRH, including layoffs. The Beat (March 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/boom-restructures-under-prh-including-layoffs/
Quesada, Joe. 2026. Shhhhh [The invisible language of visual storytelling part 10: the sound of silence]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (March 22): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/shhhhh
Banks, Annie. 2026. Invincible season 4: Steven Yeun breaks down Mark's rage. CBR (March 20): https://www.cbr.com/video/invincible-season-4-steven-yeun-breaks-down-mark-s-rage/
O'Connell, Sean. 2026. The real story behind Daredevil's black suit. CBR (March 21): https://www.cbr.com/video/the-real-story-behind-daredevil-s-black-suit/
O'Connell, Sean. 2026. Charlie Cox breaks down Daredevil's darkest era yet. CBR (March 21): https://www.cbr.com/video/charlie-cox-breaks-down-daredevil-s-darkest-era-yet/
Kit, Borys. 2026. "Wonder Man" renewed for season 2 with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Ben Kingsley set to return; only two other Marvel live-action shows have received a second season. Hollywood Reporter (March 23): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/wonder-man-season-2-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-ben-kingsley-1236544737/
Carter, Justin. 2026. The "One Piece" anime remake will be a leaner and modern adaptation; Wit may be telling the same early "One Piece" story as Toei did, but it won't take the same long path to get to where it's going. io9 (March 23): https://gizmodo.com/the-one-piece-anime-remake-will-be-a-leaner-and-modern-adaptation-2000736523
Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. Setting the record stray-t [Charlie McElvy and Mat Major, Stray Kickstarter]. Vito x Dino (62; March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YqbQ3CNDH4
Swinimer, John. 2026. Audra Balion takes off with "Flight Nineteen" [silent comic]. True North Country Comics Videos (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=od1tHK7urJY
Harper, David. 2026. Writer/letterer Aditya Bidikar on his new Image series In your skin and a whole lot more. SKTCHD's Off Panel (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LbXnw5JW57M
Siuntres, John. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg's latest. Word Balloon (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxYdyw3nr94
Necessary, Kevin. 2026. Creating cat comics: a peek at the drawing process, plus a cat pic. Kevin's UnNecessary Things (March 23): https://kevinnecessary.substack.com/p/creating-cat-comics
Unknown. 2020. The Sam Kieth interview! Sam talks the Maxx, Marvel, Image Comics, triceps & hamsters with Don Chin!. Jerk Comic (December 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Khw4rHbxA-g
Unknown. 2021. Sam Kieth's unpublished first work for Marvel Comics - a story of Marvel's a Nightmare on Elm Street. Jerk Comic (January 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiD1hjhGb_k
Unknown. 2021. Don Chin interview - Sam Kieth, Parody Press, Entity Comics & Radioactive Black Belt Hamsters. Jerk Comic (January 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7VFW5C6Vn_A
Unknown. 2020. How the Maxx broke Sam Kieth part 1. Jerk Comic (July 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23MfaAu6-SY
Unknown. 2022. How the Maxx broke Sam Kieth part 2. Jerk Comic (January 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LBvTz5__BM
Unknown. 2022. How the Maxx broke Sam Kieth part 3. Jerk Comic (January 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YELcNzO5ccY
Unknown. 2021. The Dave Olbrich interview - Malibu, Aircel, Eternity, the Ultraverse and beyond!. Jerk Comic (June 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u21ivXMWSDE
Unknown. 2021. The Jim Valentino interview. Jerk Comic (December 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFRZeAvWR9U
Unknown. 2021. William Messner-Loebs Maxximum interview. Jerk Comic (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4T8DBjXK2c
Unknown. 2022. Kelley Jones interview part 1. Jerk Comic (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2EXUqc3UEg
Unknown. 2022. Kelley Jones interview part 2. Jerk Comic (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ft4gGlGiDKU
Monday, March 23, 2026
Pritchett is back in WaPo
She's got a cartoon in today's paper so I'm saying that she appears to be a regular again. She's a lot better than some cartoonists they have run lately.
Green Archer Comics' new Kickstarter - Rudolph Fisher's The Conjure-Man Dies
Rudolph Fisher's The Conjure-Man Dies
The Conjure-Man is dead. Detective Perry Dart & Dr. John Archer must solve the case in this seminal work from the Harlem Renaissance!
Rudolph Fisher's The Conjure-Man Dies is considered to be the first story written by an African American author, featuring a black Detective and and all-black cast. It is a brilliant work of fiction that manages to be funny and reflective of 1930s Harlem while still being an amazing mystery.
With the help of writer and industry veteran David Mariotte and the art of the amazing Darren Soto , combined with colors from DJ Chavis, we are bringing this important work back in comic book form! This is a 36-page full color comic with an art-style that is reminiscent of the Harlem Renaissance and we've collected an amazing team to tell this important story, including covers from Keith Williams and Shawn Martinbrough, Georges Jeanty and Afua Richardson.
We also have several tiers that include the original The Conjure-Man Dies book. The book is a 1932 novel by Rudolph Fisher. It is a groundbreaking Harlem Renaissance mystery. When N'Gana Frimbo, a Harvard-educated African "conjure-man" (fortune teller), is found murdered in 1930s Harlem, Detective Perry Dart and Dr. John Archer investigate a puzzling, twist-filled case.
We did our best to capture the feeling of the Harlem Renaissance in our art as you can see from these sample pages.
Richmond's Dave Gau is shaving his head for charity
This came up in tonight's National Cartoonist Society open house - I encourage people to attend these free bimonthly events.
Here's the website to donate - https://www.stbaldricks.org/participants/mypage/1171547/2026
Wheatley and Hemple stolen Jonny Quest artwork surfaces again
Thief Died in 2015 but Theft Not Detected Till 2022
Brigid Alverson on March 23, 2026 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61935/new-report-stolen-jonny-quest-artwork-being-marketed-online
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/21-22/2026
Green, Karen. 2026. ["In the late 2000s, Sam contacted me about a project he wanted my help with"]. Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19t2BToP1m/
Campbell, J. Scott. 2026. ["I join my fellow colleagues and comic book fans in our community in mourning the loss of the immensely creative artist Sam Keith."] Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DS78E1fCh/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx, dead at 63. The Beat (March 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sam-kieth-obit/
Dunbier, Scott. 2013. SDCC 2013 spotlight on Sam Kieth panel. Kelly Edmonds (July 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5WTexJDUlg
Dunbier, Scott. 2026. ["On behalf of Sam Kieth's family: it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sam Kieth on Sunday March 15, 2026."] Facebook (March 21): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DaiZiSLVM/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx and Sandman, has died, aged 63; Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx and co-creator of the Sandman, comic book writer, artist, painter and publisher, has died at the age of 63. Bleeding Cool (March 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/sam-kieth-creator-of-the-maxx-and-sandman-has-died-aged-63/
Jones, Kelley. 2026. ["Sam Kieth has passed and I'm heartbroken."] Facebook (March 21): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjU8vm8MW/
Manning, Shaun. 2009. Sam Kieth's "inner bimbo". CBR (May 6): https://www.cbr.com/sam-kieths-inner-bimbo/
Unknown. 2024. What happened to Sam Kieth; I havn't seen him doing any work in years. Did he quit comics?. Reddit (July 29): https://www.reddit.com/r/themaxx/comments/1eek6le/what_happened_to_sam_kieth/
Unknown. 2026. Creators respond to the passing of artist Sam Kieth. Tripwire (March 22): https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/creators-respond-to-the-passing-of-artist-sam-kieth/
Wheatley, Mark. 2026. ["I met Sam Keith when we were all working for Comico."] Facebook (March 21): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aqn1uvShn/
Wisnia, Chris. 2019. Diary of a struggling comics artist - Sam Kieth. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (April 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5LXhqyFGI
Fricas, Katie. 2026. Your comic is the altar with Katie Fricas - SAW free Friday night comics workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50LbJBvEQV8
Coover, Colleen. 2026. Colleen Coover draws Howard the Duck--the night after he helped save the universe. Helioscope PDX (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0SziJsgqg
Siuntres, John. 2026. Carla Speed McNeil. Word Balloon (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5VEgM2caMY
Garcia, Alex. 2026. Indie spirit, Sunday funnies: Comics Kingdom at MoCCA Fest [Maritsa Patrinos and Isabella Bannerman]. Comics Kingdom's Inside The Kingdom (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lzHJmQyU9E
Haddad, Vincent. 2026. Next time on Dragon Ball: playing with a manga and anime franchise. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press.
D'Amico, Rob. 2026. Hidden on the border: a crumbling adobe's colorful cartoons [Etta Hulme]. Big Bend Sentinel (March 18): https://bigbendsentinel.com/2026/03/18/hidden-on-the-border-a-crumbling-adobes-colorful-cartoons/
Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Self-published Saturday: Wesley Griffith's "the jump" is a stellar NSFW crime comic. The Beat (March 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/self-published-saturday-wesley-griffiths-the-jump-is-a-stellar-nsfw-crime-comic/
Unknown. 2026. 90,000 rare comics discovered in Stockholm basement by Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's auctions. Tripwire (March 22): https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/90000-rare-comics-discovered-in-stockholm-basement-by-stanley-gibbons-baldwins-auctions/
Unknown. 2026. A closer look at the northern collection. Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's (March 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKTVcbCXdKQ
Degg, D. D. 2026. Comic strip credits of Eisner 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Daily Cartoonist (March 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/21/comic-strip-credits-of-eisner-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees/
Wisnia, Chris. 2019. Diary of a struggling comics artist interviews Todd McFarlane [2012]. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (January 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzHUoB4CKc0
Wisnia, Chris. 2023. Diary of a struggling comics artist - Seth. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (September 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQDMjtB1tbU
Wisnia, Chris. 2018. Diary of a struggling comics artist interviews Mike Allred [2012]. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (October 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21T0iYGby30
Wisnia, Chris. 2023. Diary of a struggling comics artist interview - Arthur Adams. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (January 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSWo7QifBiE
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#38 recap: the J. Jonah Jameson editor, surviving the tech deluge, and the rules of timeboxing with Jeremy Caplan. New York Cartoons (March 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9rJC0jAcw4
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#41: calcified cartoonists, Bigfoot's bald spot, and the innovator's dilemma with Dave Kellett & Brad Guigar. New York Cartoons (March 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvBtPp-TFg
De Hart, Jason. 2026. Comics education with Eric Kallenborn. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4O118o_UM
DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. "Baby Blues" is winding down after nearly 40 years; after tens of thousands of strips, creators Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott are stepping back from the daily grind—but the MacPherson family isn't going anywhere. GoComics blog (March 19): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/baby-blues-ending
Snider, Grant and Bob Eckstein. 2026. Cartoonists Grant Snider and Bob Eckstein in conversation on world oral health day. The Bob (March 20): https://thebob.substack.com/p/cartoonists-grant-snider-and-bob
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Flash Gordon by Ankit Mitra - Shakti Comics [Indian reprints]. Patreon (March 22): https://www.patreon.com/posts/flash-gordon-by-152948396
Mohan Sharma, Somya. 2021. Drawing Phantom - Ankit Mitra, comic book cover artist, the Phantom, Regal comics, Shakti comics [India]. The Drawing House (November 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW7Y4VSIk84
Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, Kari Sanders, and Leo Pond. 2026. Brian Michael Bendis interview LIVE — Spider-Man, Batman universe, Torso. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (March 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHdE2jN-P6c
Hughes, William. 2026. Netflix is trying to turn superhero cop comic "Powers" into a TV show… again; after a short-lived run as the flagship TV program of Sony's PlayStation Network, the long-running comic is getting revived as an animated series. AV Club (March 20): https://www.avclub.com/netflix-animated-series-powers-superhero-cops-brian-michael-bendis
Kit, Borys. 2026. Brian Michael Bendis superhero crime comic "Powers" getting adult animation treatment from Netflix, Dark Horse (exclusive); Bendis and co-creator Michael Avon Oeming are participating in the show's development. Hollywood Reporter (March 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/brian-michael-bendis-powers-tv-show-1236541837/
Eisenbeis, Richard. 2026. Interview: Masahiko Ohta, the go-to director for anime about eccentric young girls, on his new anime. Anime News Network (March 20): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-03-20/masahiko-ohta-the-go-to-director-for-anime-about-eccentric-young-girls-on-his-new-anime/.234058
Doran, Colleen. 2026. Detective comics cover process: the essence of Batman. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (March 22): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/detective-comics-cover-process
Harper, David. 2026. How to sell your comic: from the perspective of even more retailers. SKTCHD (March 18): https://sktchd.com/longform/how-to-sell-your-comic-retailers/
Harper, David. 2026. All anti, no hero with Skottie Young. SKTCHD's Off Panel (543; March 16): Online at https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-543-all-anti-no-hero-with-skottie-young/ and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Skottie_Young_2026.mp3
Nichols, Michael D. 2026. Batman and the classics: echoes of mythology, literature and philosophy in the comics and films. Jefferson, NC: McFarland
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for September release. The Beat (March 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/yen-press-announces-15-new-licenses-for-september-release/
Campbell, J. Scott. 2026. ["I join my fellow colleagues and comic book fans in our community in mourning the loss of the immensely creative artist Sam Keith."] Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DS78E1fCh/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx, dead at 63. The Beat (March 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sam-kieth-obit/
Dunbier, Scott. 2013. SDCC 2013 spotlight on Sam Kieth panel. Kelly Edmonds (July 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5WTexJDUlg
Dunbier, Scott. 2026. ["On behalf of Sam Kieth's family: it is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Sam Kieth on Sunday March 15, 2026."] Facebook (March 21): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DaiZiSLVM/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx and Sandman, has died, aged 63; Sam Kieth, creator of the Maxx and co-creator of the Sandman, comic book writer, artist, painter and publisher, has died at the age of 63. Bleeding Cool (March 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/sam-kieth-creator-of-the-maxx-and-sandman-has-died-aged-63/
Jones, Kelley. 2026. ["Sam Kieth has passed and I'm heartbroken."] Facebook (March 21): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CjU8vm8MW/
Manning, Shaun. 2009. Sam Kieth's "inner bimbo". CBR (May 6): https://www.cbr.com/sam-kieths-inner-bimbo/
Unknown. 2024. What happened to Sam Kieth; I havn't seen him doing any work in years. Did he quit comics?. Reddit (July 29): https://www.reddit.com/r/themaxx/comments/1eek6le/what_happened_to_sam_kieth/
Unknown. 2026. Creators respond to the passing of artist Sam Kieth. Tripwire (March 22): https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/creators-respond-to-the-passing-of-artist-sam-kieth/
Wheatley, Mark. 2026. ["I met Sam Keith when we were all working for Comico."] Facebook (March 21): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Aqn1uvShn/
Wisnia, Chris. 2019. Diary of a struggling comics artist - Sam Kieth. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (April 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aX5LXhqyFGI
Fricas, Katie. 2026. Your comic is the altar with Katie Fricas - SAW free Friday night comics workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50LbJBvEQV8
Coover, Colleen. 2026. Colleen Coover draws Howard the Duck--the night after he helped save the universe. Helioscope PDX (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gc0SziJsgqg
Siuntres, John. 2026. Carla Speed McNeil. Word Balloon (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5VEgM2caMY
Garcia, Alex. 2026. Indie spirit, Sunday funnies: Comics Kingdom at MoCCA Fest [Maritsa Patrinos and Isabella Bannerman]. Comics Kingdom's Inside The Kingdom (March 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lzHJmQyU9E
Haddad, Vincent. 2026. Next time on Dragon Ball: playing with a manga and anime franchise. Minneapolis, MN: University of Minnesota Press.
D'Amico, Rob. 2026. Hidden on the border: a crumbling adobe's colorful cartoons [Etta Hulme]. Big Bend Sentinel (March 18): https://bigbendsentinel.com/2026/03/18/hidden-on-the-border-a-crumbling-adobes-colorful-cartoons/
Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Self-published Saturday: Wesley Griffith's "the jump" is a stellar NSFW crime comic. The Beat (March 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/self-published-saturday-wesley-griffiths-the-jump-is-a-stellar-nsfw-crime-comic/
Unknown. 2026. 90,000 rare comics discovered in Stockholm basement by Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's auctions. Tripwire (March 22): https://tripwiremagazine.co.uk/headlines/90000-rare-comics-discovered-in-stockholm-basement-by-stanley-gibbons-baldwins-auctions/
Unknown. 2026. A closer look at the northern collection. Stanley Gibbons Baldwin's (March 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKTVcbCXdKQ
Degg, D. D. 2026. Comic strip credits of Eisner 2026 Hall of Fame inductees. Daily Cartoonist (March 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/21/comic-strip-credits-of-eisner-2026-hall-of-fame-inductees/
Wisnia, Chris. 2019. Diary of a struggling comics artist interviews Todd McFarlane [2012]. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (January 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzHUoB4CKc0
Wisnia, Chris. 2023. Diary of a struggling comics artist - Seth. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (September 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQDMjtB1tbU
Wisnia, Chris. 2018. Diary of a struggling comics artist interviews Mike Allred [2012]. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (October 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21T0iYGby30
Wisnia, Chris. 2023. Diary of a struggling comics artist interview - Arthur Adams. Chris Wisnia's Official YouTube Channel (January 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NSWo7QifBiE
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#38 recap: the J. Jonah Jameson editor, surviving the tech deluge, and the rules of timeboxing with Jeremy Caplan. New York Cartoons (March 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9rJC0jAcw4
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#41: calcified cartoonists, Bigfoot's bald spot, and the innovator's dilemma with Dave Kellett & Brad Guigar. New York Cartoons (March 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdvBtPp-TFg
De Hart, Jason. 2026. Comics education with Eric Kallenborn. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb4O118o_UM
DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. "Baby Blues" is winding down after nearly 40 years; after tens of thousands of strips, creators Rick Kirkman and Jerry Scott are stepping back from the daily grind—but the MacPherson family isn't going anywhere. GoComics blog (March 19): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/baby-blues-ending
Snider, Grant and Bob Eckstein. 2026. Cartoonists Grant Snider and Bob Eckstein in conversation on world oral health day. The Bob (March 20): https://thebob.substack.com/p/cartoonists-grant-snider-and-bob
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Flash Gordon by Ankit Mitra - Shakti Comics [Indian reprints]. Patreon (March 22): https://www.patreon.com/posts/flash-gordon-by-152948396
Mohan Sharma, Somya. 2021. Drawing Phantom - Ankit Mitra, comic book cover artist, the Phantom, Regal comics, Shakti comics [India]. The Drawing House (November 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GW7Y4VSIk84
Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, Kari Sanders, and Leo Pond. 2026. Brian Michael Bendis interview LIVE — Spider-Man, Batman universe, Torso. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (March 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHdE2jN-P6c
Hughes, William. 2026. Netflix is trying to turn superhero cop comic "Powers" into a TV show… again; after a short-lived run as the flagship TV program of Sony's PlayStation Network, the long-running comic is getting revived as an animated series. AV Club (March 20): https://www.avclub.com/netflix-animated-series-powers-superhero-cops-brian-michael-bendis
Kit, Borys. 2026. Brian Michael Bendis superhero crime comic "Powers" getting adult animation treatment from Netflix, Dark Horse (exclusive); Bendis and co-creator Michael Avon Oeming are participating in the show's development. Hollywood Reporter (March 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/brian-michael-bendis-powers-tv-show-1236541837/
Eisenbeis, Richard. 2026. Interview: Masahiko Ohta, the go-to director for anime about eccentric young girls, on his new anime. Anime News Network (March 20): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-03-20/masahiko-ohta-the-go-to-director-for-anime-about-eccentric-young-girls-on-his-new-anime/.234058
Doran, Colleen. 2026. Detective comics cover process: the essence of Batman. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (March 22): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/detective-comics-cover-process
Harper, David. 2026. How to sell your comic: from the perspective of even more retailers. SKTCHD (March 18): https://sktchd.com/longform/how-to-sell-your-comic-retailers/
Harper, David. 2026. All anti, no hero with Skottie Young. SKTCHD's Off Panel (543; March 16): Online at https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-543-all-anti-no-hero-with-skottie-young/ and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Skottie_Young_2026.mp3
Nichols, Michael D. 2026. Batman and the classics: echoes of mythology, literature and philosophy in the comics and films. Jefferson, NC: McFarland
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Yen Press announces 15 new licenses for September release. The Beat (March 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/yen-press-announces-15-new-licenses-for-september-release/
Sunday, March 22, 2026
Saturday, March 21, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/20/2026
Dunbier, Scott. 2026. ["It is my sad duty to inform the world that James 'Jim' Wheelock died March 1,2026."] Facebook (March 19): https://www.facebook.com/jim.wheelock/posts/10239391778628681
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat digest 03/20/26: That Texas Blood returns. The Beat (March 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-032026/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles 'n' bits 3/20/26: James Jean Masters of the Universe figures and the rest of the universe. The Beat (March 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-3-20-26-james-jean-masters-of-the-universe-figures-and-the-rest-of-the-universe/
Benson, Stuart. 2026. De Adder of Canada: "I've never been more humbled and proud." The Hill Times (March 19): Online at https://www.hilltimes.com/2026/03/19/de-adder-of-canada/496202/ and https://deadder.substack.com/p/de-adder-of-canada-ive-never-been
Johnston, Rich. 2026. New creative teams for Spawn comics as Todd McFarlane steps back; New creative teams for Spawn, King Spawn, The Scorched and Gunslinger Spawn as Todd McFarlane steps back and Matthew Rosenberg steps forward. Bleeding Cool (March 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/new-creative-teams-for-spawn-comics-as-todd-mcfarlane-steps-back/
Qua-Hiansen, Jaclyn. 2026. Reviews: Inbetweens by Faith Erin Hicks. Quill & Quire (March 11): https://quillandquire.com/review/inbetweens/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Dynamite copies DC's Compact Comics format, starting with Pathfinder. Bleeding Cool (March 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dynamite-copies-dcs-compact-comics-format-starting-with-pathfinder/
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Sparkle Pop emerges as new obstacle to return of consignment inventory and it has physical control of the goods. ICv2 (March 20): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61917/sparkle-pop-emerges-new-obstacle-return-consignment-inventory
Griepp, Milton. 2026. ICv2 interview: Lunar Distribution co-founders Christina and Cameron Merkler; The present and future of the market, growth and change, competing. ICv2 (March 20): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61916/icv2-interview-lunar-distribution-co-founders-christina-cameron-merkler
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning points [172]. Scoop (March 19): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-172/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. LAFM spotlights Don Hertzfeldt, Lisa Hanawalt in 2026 edition. Animation Magazine (March 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/lafm-spotlights-don-hertzfeldt-lisa-hanawalt-in-2026-edition/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. "Liar Game" anime reveals new trailer, theme songs & characters. Animation Magazine (March 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/liar-game-anime-reveals-new-trailer-theme-songs-characters/
Unknown. 2026. Parry Gripp's "Space Unicorn" takes off as animated feature from Spiridellis Bros. Animation Magazine (March 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/parry-gripps-space-unicorn-takes-off-as-animated-feature-from-spiridellis-bros/
Romano, Nick. 2026. Charlie Cox says Daredevil: Born Again team "discussed the possibility" of keeping Foggy alive. Entertainment Weekly (March 19): https://ew.com/daredevil-born-again-considered-foggy-alive-charlie-cox-says-11926074
Couch, Aaron. 2026. "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" sets 24 hour trailer record with 718 million views; It tops Marvel Studios' "Deadpool & Wolverine" from two years ago. Hollywood Reporter (March 19): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-sets-24-hour-trailer-record-1236172758/
Goto, Sam. 2026. Excerpt: Seattle Samurai: A cartoonist's perspective of the Japanese-American experience. TCJ (March 20): https://www.tcj.com/excerpt-seattle-samurai-a-cartoonists-perspective-of-the-japanese-american-experience/
Belloni, Matthew. 2026. Netflix's "KPop" sequel megadeals. Puck (March 20): https://puck.news/how-much-the-kpop-demon-hunters-team-is-getting-for-its-sequel/
Belloni, Matthew. 2025. The tragedy of "KPop Demon Hunters"; Sony Pictures really needed a big box office hit this summer. Instead, the studio sold the sensation of the season to Netflix and will earn only a tiny fraction of what will likely become a billion-dollar franchise for the streamer. How did that happen? Puck (August 15): https://puck.news/why-did-kpop-demon-hunters-go-straight-to-streaming/
Jung, E. Alex. 2026. Girls who love boys who love boys; When did everyone start fujoing out?. Vulture (February 23): https://www.vulture.com/article/heated-rivalry-fujoshi-fan-fiction.html
Dunn, Samantha. 2026. Can you write novels if you don't read them? Tim Blake Nelson doesn't think so; "The Lowdown" star talks about life in the arts and his novel "Superhero" on Bookish on March 20. Orange County Register (March 9): https://www.ocregister.com/2026/03/09/can-you-write-novels-if-you-dont-read-them-tim-blake-nelson-doesnt-think-so/
Dunn, Samantha / Orange County Register. 2026. Actor eases into role as author with "Superhero". Washington Post (March 19): B1, B3.
Burscough, Clark. 2026. In the outlet by the light switch – this week's links. TCJ (March 20): https://www.tcj.com/in-the-outlet-by-the-light-switch-this-weeks-links/
Murari, Krishan. 2026. Comic books were precious but never considered respectable, says graphic designer Orijit Sen; The session, titled "Comics as Witness," brought together comic creators, publishers, and distributors to discuss comic book readers in India. ThePrint (March 18): https://theprint.in/feature/around-town/comic-books-precious-respectable-orijit-sen/2882386/
Dey, Subhalakshmi. 2026. Writer-cartoonist Kate Evans on rendering Jane Austen's life into a graphic biography. T2 Online (March 14): https://t2online.in/goodlife/books/writer-cartoonist-kate-evans-on-rendering-jane-austen-s-life-into-a-graphic-biography/2004096
Mifune, Shoko. 2026. Interview/ "Ghost in the Shell" creator: Humans the threat, not AI [Masamune Shirow]. Asahi Shimbun (March 15): https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/16357223
Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Bruno Redondo on Clover Press' The DC Art Of Bruno Redondo Kickstarter!. FreakSugar (March 17): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-bruno-redondo-on-clover-press-the-dc-art-of-bruno-redondo-kickstarter/
Vigneault, François. 2026. Reviews: Nowhere by Jon Claytor and Closing Act by Chris W. Kim. Quill & Quire (March 11): Online at https://quillandquire.com/review/nowhere/ and https://quillandquire.com/review/closing-act/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to come 709: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1405
Coplan, Chris. 2026. "Worlds Between Worlds": Jonathan Djob Nkondo discusses new sci-fi masterclasses in "Peaceful Remission" and "Wandering". Interview with Jonathan Djob Nkondo. AIPT (March 17): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/17/jonathan-djob-nkondo-peaceful-remission-wandering/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Megacorps, robot revolution, and working the grind: Joe Palmer welcomes us to "Destination Kill". AIPT (March 17): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/17/destination-kill-joe-palmer-qa/
Singh, Varsha. 2026. Book review: Visuality and identity in post-millennial Indian graphic narratives by E. Dawson Varughese, 2018, Palgrave Pivot, Palgrave, New York. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (March 12): 1–4. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2643632 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2643632
Robinson, Tasha. 2026. Felicia Day's first graphic novel is gloriously angry about men, women, myths, and monsters [The Lost Daughter of Sparta]. Polygon (March 17): https://www.polygon.com/felicia-day-lost-daughter-sparta-interview-rowan-maccoll/
Friday, March 20, 2026
Superhero novel by Tim Blake Nelson profiled in WaPo
They didn't write it of course.
Actor eases into role as author with 'Superhero'
Samantha Dunn / Orange County Register
Washington Post (March 19 2026): B1, 3
You can read it here:
Can you write novels if you don't read them? Tim Blake Nelson doesn't think so
'The Lowdown' star talks about life in the arts and his novel 'Superhero' on Bookish on March 20.
Thursday, March 19, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/19/2026
Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. GlobalComix announces $13M in new funding, new CEO, acquires INKR. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-funding-13-million-new-ceo/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The week in Diamond: Sparkle Pop speaks!. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-week-in-diamond-sparkle-pop-speaks/
Kantor, Emma. 2026. Layoffs, moves at Penguin Young Readers as Dial imprint shuttered. Publishers Weekly (March 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99957-layoffs-moves-at-pengun-young-readers-as-dial-imprint-shuttered.html
Degg, D. D. 2026. Steve Sack has new news outlet. Daily Cartoonist (March 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/19/steve-sack-has-new-news-outlet/
Ringham, Eric. 2026. Thanks to an art class and his trusty iPad, editorial cartoonist Steve Sack is back; The Pulitzer Prize winner, who thought he was done working when he lost use of his right hand, is drawing new cartoons for MinnPost and Substack readers. MinnPost (March 19): https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2026/03/thanks-to-an-art-class-and-his-trusty-ipad-editorial-cartoonist-steve-sack-is-back/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Kevin Necessary strikes a nerve. Daily Cartoonist (March 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/18/kevin-necessary-strikes-a-nerve/
Degg, D. D. 2026. KAL wins OPC best cartoon award. Daily Cartoonist (March 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/18/kal-wins-opc-best-cartoon-award/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. February 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 author, manga, superhero graphic novels; Absolutes take over, George R. R. Martin pops up, "Jujutsu Kaisen" dominates. ICv2 (March 18): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61902/february-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels
Griepp, Milton. 2026. GlobalComix appoints new CEO, acquires INKR, and raises $13 million round; Separating from the pack. ICv2 (March 19): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61905/globalcomix-appoints-new-ceo-acquire-inkr-raises-13-million-round
Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. GlobalComix closes $13M round, acquires INKR and names Henrik Rydberg new CEO. Forbes (March 18): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/03/18/globalcomix-closes-13m-round-acquires-inkr-and-names-henrik-rydberg-new-ceo/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Triggerfish Animation Studios sites U.K. base in Bristol. Animation Magazine (March 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/triggerfish-animation-studios-sites-u-k-base-in-bristol/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. California extends TV tax credit to animated series for the first time. Animation Magazine (March 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/california-extends-tv-tax-credit-to-animated-series-for-the-first-time/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Oscar-winning director, animation scholar, author and beloved teacher John Canemaker takes us on a tour of his "animator's garden". Animation Magazine (March 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/oscar-winning-director-animation-scholar-and-beloved-teacher-john-canemaker-takes-us-on-a-tour-of-his-animators-garden/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Mad Cave brings 1980 "Flash Gordon" movie comic back to print by Bruce Jones, Al Williamson, Rick Veitch. ICv2 (March 18): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61903/mad-cave-brings-1980-flash-gordon-movie-comic-back-print
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Dynamite debuts Compact Edition line with Pathfinder reprint. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dynamite-compact-edition/
Ryall, Chris. 2026. Tales of Syzpense #104: Saucer Country's TV disclosure day, getting Byrned on an Elsewhen exclusive, Collector's Confessions podcast, and a UAP-filled spinner rack. Chris's Substack (March 19): https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-104
McGuire, Liam. 2026. Interview: Paul Jenkins talks returning to Sentry in new Marvel series. Comic Frontier (March 19): https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/interview-paul-jenkins-talks-returning-to-sentry-in-new-marvel-series
Perez, Javier. 2026. Saucer Country comic series optioned for TV adaptation. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/saucer-country-comic-optioned-for-tv-adaptation/
Puc, Samantha. 2026. MIND MGMT: New & improved blind bag variants get weird. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mind-mgmt-new-improved-blind-bag-variants-get-weird/
Farago, Andrew. 2026. Tatjana Wood, March 2, 1926-Feb. 27, 2026. TCJ (March 19): https://www.tcj.com/tatjana-wood-march-2-1926-feb-27-2026/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. ECCC' 26: Dark Horse 40th anniversary panel celebrates the past and looks to the future. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/eccc-26-dark-horse-40th-panel/
Patient education: Comic books. Migrant Clinicians Network (March): https://www.migrantclinician.org/resources/717/comic-books/index.html
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Caitlin Yarsky on the release of the new horror series, "Dead Teenagers," with Oni Press. Fanbase Press (March 18): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58299-fanbase-press-interviews-jude-ellison-s-doyle-and-caitlin-yarsky-on-the-release-of-the-new-horror-series-dead-teenagers-with-oni-press/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Magnetic Press publisher Mike Kennedy on the Kickstarter campaign for Jonathan Djob Nkondo's "World Between Worlds" graphic novels. Fanbase Press (March 17): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58289-fanbase-press-interviews-magnetic-press-publisher-mike-kennedy-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-for-jonathan-djob-nkondos-world-between-worlds-graphic-novels/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Ben H. Winters on the release of the collected hardcover edition of "Benjamin" with Oni Press. Fanbase Press (March 18): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58296-fanbase-press-interviews-ben-h-winters-on-the-release-of-the-collected-hardcover-edition-of-benjamin-with-oni-press/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews "Comic Book Couples Counseling's" Brad and Lisa Gullickson on returning for season 2 of their YouTube series, "The Stacks". Fanbase Press (March 19): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58302-fanbase-press-interviews-comic-book-couples-counselings-brad-and-lisa-gullickson-on-returning-for-season-2-of-their-youtube-series-the-stacks/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again lands exclusive prequel comic from Blaze Pizza. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/daredevil-ba-prequel-blaze/
Whitbrook, James. 2026. Revisiting "The Other", the comics story that may unlock the secrets to "Spider-Man: Brand New Day". io9 (March 19): https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-the-other-explained-marvel-comics-2000735377
De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talking S.T.E.A.M. with Trevor Mueller. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0WeZI0envQ
Waid, Mark and Jorge Jiménez.. 2026. Superman/Spider-Man - Interview with Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez. DC Comics (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ng9qjBNcRQ
Harper, David. 2026. Four favorites with Patrick Horvath, Tiffany Babb and Tony Fleecs. SKTCHD (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dThUsJUmGnc
Harrison, Bob. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE pre-recorded conversation with special guest Torunn Grønbekk. Pop culture Squad (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MY5IXYnvZo
Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The 10 best anime of winter 2026; Battle shonen brawls, fluffy comedies, and an unmissable drama made for a strong lineup. AV Club (March 19): https://www.avclub.com/best-anime-winter-2026
Shaw, Lucas. 2026. Netflix plans "KPop Demon Hunters" global concert tour. Bloomberg (March 18): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-18/netflix-plans-kpop-demon-hunters-global-concert-tour
Welch-Larson, Sarah. 2026. The loneliness of Elio: Growing up queer in the American military; Rewrites and studio pressure may have stripped Elio of its personality, but there are still glimpses of truth throughout... Reactor (March 11): https://reactormag.com/the-loneliness-of-elio-growing-up-queer-in-the-american-military/
Odoerfer, Mandi. 2026. 10 classic manga that are unreadable today. CBR (March 14): https://www.cbr.com/throwback-manga-aged-poorly-list/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The week in Diamond: Sparkle Pop speaks!. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-week-in-diamond-sparkle-pop-speaks/
Kantor, Emma. 2026. Layoffs, moves at Penguin Young Readers as Dial imprint shuttered. Publishers Weekly (March 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99957-layoffs-moves-at-pengun-young-readers-as-dial-imprint-shuttered.html
Degg, D. D. 2026. Steve Sack has new news outlet. Daily Cartoonist (March 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/19/steve-sack-has-new-news-outlet/
Ringham, Eric. 2026. Thanks to an art class and his trusty iPad, editorial cartoonist Steve Sack is back; The Pulitzer Prize winner, who thought he was done working when he lost use of his right hand, is drawing new cartoons for MinnPost and Substack readers. MinnPost (March 19): https://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2026/03/thanks-to-an-art-class-and-his-trusty-ipad-editorial-cartoonist-steve-sack-is-back/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Kevin Necessary strikes a nerve. Daily Cartoonist (March 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/18/kevin-necessary-strikes-a-nerve/
Degg, D. D. 2026. KAL wins OPC best cartoon award. Daily Cartoonist (March 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/18/kal-wins-opc-best-cartoon-award/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. February 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 author, manga, superhero graphic novels; Absolutes take over, George R. R. Martin pops up, "Jujutsu Kaisen" dominates. ICv2 (March 18): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61902/february-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels
Griepp, Milton. 2026. GlobalComix appoints new CEO, acquires INKR, and raises $13 million round; Separating from the pack. ICv2 (March 19): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61905/globalcomix-appoints-new-ceo-acquire-inkr-raises-13-million-round
Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. GlobalComix closes $13M round, acquires INKR and names Henrik Rydberg new CEO. Forbes (March 18): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/03/18/globalcomix-closes-13m-round-acquires-inkr-and-names-henrik-rydberg-new-ceo/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Triggerfish Animation Studios sites U.K. base in Bristol. Animation Magazine (March 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/triggerfish-animation-studios-sites-u-k-base-in-bristol/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. California extends TV tax credit to animated series for the first time. Animation Magazine (March 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/california-extends-tv-tax-credit-to-animated-series-for-the-first-time/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Oscar-winning director, animation scholar, author and beloved teacher John Canemaker takes us on a tour of his "animator's garden". Animation Magazine (March 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/oscar-winning-director-animation-scholar-and-beloved-teacher-john-canemaker-takes-us-on-a-tour-of-his-animators-garden/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Mad Cave brings 1980 "Flash Gordon" movie comic back to print by Bruce Jones, Al Williamson, Rick Veitch. ICv2 (March 18): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61903/mad-cave-brings-1980-flash-gordon-movie-comic-back-print
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Dynamite debuts Compact Edition line with Pathfinder reprint. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dynamite-compact-edition/
Ryall, Chris. 2026. Tales of Syzpense #104: Saucer Country's TV disclosure day, getting Byrned on an Elsewhen exclusive, Collector's Confessions podcast, and a UAP-filled spinner rack. Chris's Substack (March 19): https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-104
McGuire, Liam. 2026. Interview: Paul Jenkins talks returning to Sentry in new Marvel series. Comic Frontier (March 19): https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/interview-paul-jenkins-talks-returning-to-sentry-in-new-marvel-series
Perez, Javier. 2026. Saucer Country comic series optioned for TV adaptation. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/saucer-country-comic-optioned-for-tv-adaptation/
Puc, Samantha. 2026. MIND MGMT: New & improved blind bag variants get weird. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mind-mgmt-new-improved-blind-bag-variants-get-weird/
Farago, Andrew. 2026. Tatjana Wood, March 2, 1926-Feb. 27, 2026. TCJ (March 19): https://www.tcj.com/tatjana-wood-march-2-1926-feb-27-2026/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. ECCC' 26: Dark Horse 40th anniversary panel celebrates the past and looks to the future. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/eccc-26-dark-horse-40th-panel/
Patient education: Comic books. Migrant Clinicians Network (March): https://www.migrantclinician.org/resources/717/comic-books/index.html
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Jude Ellison S. Doyle and Caitlin Yarsky on the release of the new horror series, "Dead Teenagers," with Oni Press. Fanbase Press (March 18): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58299-fanbase-press-interviews-jude-ellison-s-doyle-and-caitlin-yarsky-on-the-release-of-the-new-horror-series-dead-teenagers-with-oni-press/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Magnetic Press publisher Mike Kennedy on the Kickstarter campaign for Jonathan Djob Nkondo's "World Between Worlds" graphic novels. Fanbase Press (March 17): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58289-fanbase-press-interviews-magnetic-press-publisher-mike-kennedy-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-for-jonathan-djob-nkondos-world-between-worlds-graphic-novels/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Ben H. Winters on the release of the collected hardcover edition of "Benjamin" with Oni Press. Fanbase Press (March 18): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58296-fanbase-press-interviews-ben-h-winters-on-the-release-of-the-collected-hardcover-edition-of-benjamin-with-oni-press/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews "Comic Book Couples Counseling's" Brad and Lisa Gullickson on returning for season 2 of their YouTube series, "The Stacks". Fanbase Press (March 19): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58302-fanbase-press-interviews-comic-book-couples-counselings-brad-and-lisa-gullickson-on-returning-for-season-2-of-their-youtube-series-the-stacks/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again lands exclusive prequel comic from Blaze Pizza. The Beat (March 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/daredevil-ba-prequel-blaze/
Whitbrook, James. 2026. Revisiting "The Other", the comics story that may unlock the secrets to "Spider-Man: Brand New Day". io9 (March 19): https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-the-other-explained-marvel-comics-2000735377
De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talking S.T.E.A.M. with Trevor Mueller. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0WeZI0envQ
Waid, Mark and Jorge Jiménez.. 2026. Superman/Spider-Man - Interview with Mark Waid and Jorge Jiménez. DC Comics (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ng9qjBNcRQ
Harper, David. 2026. Four favorites with Patrick Horvath, Tiffany Babb and Tony Fleecs. SKTCHD (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dThUsJUmGnc
Harrison, Bob. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE pre-recorded conversation with special guest Torunn Grønbekk. Pop culture Squad (March 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3MY5IXYnvZo
Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The 10 best anime of winter 2026; Battle shonen brawls, fluffy comedies, and an unmissable drama made for a strong lineup. AV Club (March 19): https://www.avclub.com/best-anime-winter-2026
Shaw, Lucas. 2026. Netflix plans "KPop Demon Hunters" global concert tour. Bloomberg (March 18): https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-18/netflix-plans-kpop-demon-hunters-global-concert-tour
Welch-Larson, Sarah. 2026. The loneliness of Elio: Growing up queer in the American military; Rewrites and studio pressure may have stripped Elio of its personality, but there are still glimpses of truth throughout... Reactor (March 11): https://reactormag.com/the-loneliness-of-elio-growing-up-queer-in-the-american-military/
Odoerfer, Mandi. 2026. 10 classic manga that are unreadable today. CBR (March 14): https://www.cbr.com/throwback-manga-aged-poorly-list/
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Fanbase Press Interviews 'Comic Book Couples Counseling's Brad and Lisa Gullickson on Returning for Season 2 of Their YouTube Series, 'The Stacks'
The following is an interview with Comic Book Couples Counseling co-hosts Brad and Lisa Gullickson regarding about their recent return to the YouTube series, The Stacks...
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