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Baltimore Comic-Con

 Mar 27, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9K7lkh-JBI

Our show sponsor store! Definitely stop by if you're in the Baltimore area!

A reminder that the Mint is producing DC Comics coins (no matter what else they might do this year)

DC and the U.S. Mint's Historic Partnership Celebrating Comic Art

 Sean O'Connell

 CBR  Feb 6, 2026,  

https://www.cbr.com/dc-and-the-us-mints-historic-partnership-celebrating-comic-art/ 

CREDIT: U.S. Mint

Hans Vogel vol. 2 gets its first review...

...and it's not by me! Although I'm looking forward to it.

Pullbox Reviews Hans Vogel is Dead, volume 2- On his journey through the afterlife, a Nazi finds out how important it is to live a life that you can live with

Paul

March 26, 2026

https://www.thepullbox.com/2026/03/93350/

• Hans Vogel is Dead, volume 2
• Dark Horse Comics
• Written & illustrated by Sierra Barnes

Deceased Nazi ace pilot Hans Vogel continues his journey through an eerie afterlife populated by figures from German folklore in this second installment of Hans Vogel is Dead.

Just when he's begun to take responsibility for his actions in life, direct confrontation with the Erlking, his vicious allies, and Hans's own past may send him spiraling back into denial- leaving Reineke, the young fox-girl in his care, in danger. Can he muster his postmortem morality to make a stand for what's right, or will he return to complicit cowardice?

Sierra Barnes weaves a rich anti-fascist fairytale about the importance of recognizing past wrongs, even (especially) when it's easier not to.

de Adder remembers his Queen Elizabeth II 2022 obituary cartoon for Washington Post

The Wayback Machine: The best bad drawing I ever drew [Queen Elizabeth II 2022 obituary cartoon for Washington Post]
 THE deEP STATE : The political artwork of Michael de Adder  Mar 27, 2026 

https://deadder.substack.com/p/the-wayback-machine

Corrupting the Currency by Daniel Boris

 

March 29: INTERFAITH BOOKCLUB: MARCH by John Lewis at Fantom Comics

In my view, this is one of the best biographical graphic stories since Maus. I highly recommend it.

INTERFAITH BOOKCLUB: MARCH

>>SUNDAY, MARCH 29th @ 6:30pm

Fantom's interfaith book club will discuss civil rights icon John Lewis' graphic memoir trilogy MARCH—newly released as an all-in-one volume. Co-written by Congressman Lewis with Fantom friend Andrew Aydin and drawn by Nate Powell, MARCH won the National Book Award in 2016. The late Rep. Lewis came through Fantom in person himself twice when he was promoting the original releases of this trilogy, so we'll always feel a connection to March.

All welcome to the interfaith book club, whether you're religious or not! March is available at Fantom now; if you can't afford a copy, we have a few free copies to give away :)

March 28: HORROR AUTHOR TALK & SIGNING: MAMA CAME CALLIN’ at Fantom Comics

HORROR AUTHOR  Camilla Sucre TALK & SIGNING: MAMA CAME CALLIN'
Creator Camilla Sucre interviewed by Jayme Brodie
>>SATURDAY, MARCH 28th @ 6:30pm
Join us to discuss the new Florida bayou horror graphic novel Mama Came Callin' 🐊 Camilla will be here in conversation with fellow Baltimore-based artist JAYME BRODIE for a discussion & signing—should be an interesting conversation for anyone interested in horror comics!

Kirah was born from an improbable interracial relationship that, in central Florida's infamous Asurupa County, defied all the odds. But her idyllic childhood was shattered by an urban legend come to life. The "Gatorman" was a nightmare on the lips of kids and grown-ups alike all the way back to Jim Crow: a monster with the body of a man, the head of an alligator—and a taste for Black children. That's who crawled into Kirah's window when Kirah was just five years old. According to the police, it was Kirah's own father who put on that gator mask and tried to kill her.

Twenty years later, Kirah works hard to build a life unburdened by the traumatic events of her childhood. Just when it seems like she's managed to find her stride, her dad, fresh out of prison, crashes back into her world with a chilling message: 'He's coming for you.'

Finally forced to face the hideous family history she's been avoiding, Kirah sets off to discover where, and who, she truly came from. And the more she learns, the more disturbing the whole picture becomes. Turns out there's a lot more to the Gatorman than Kirah thought, and even worse: he isn't through with her just yet.

A clever hybrid of swamp noir, slasher horror, and social satire—and brought to life by Camilla Sucre's vivid illustrations—Mama Came Callin' is a story about family and legacies, both the ones we inherit and the ones we can't escape.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/26/2026

Tom Chitty, Drawn by Tom, https://tomchitty.substack.com/

Trystan Mitchell, The Bigfoot Studio http://www.thebigfootstudio.com/

  *Graziosi, Marco. 2019. Edward Lear: A Life in Pictures. European Comic Art (12; 2; Autumn): 17–44. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2019.120203 and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/12/2/eca120203.xml

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated 'Forgotten Island' Celebrates Filipino Culture; "I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," H.E.R says about the DreamWorks Animation film that hits theaters later this year. Hollywood Reporter (March 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/forgotten-island-her-liza-soberano-trailer-dreamworks-1236546384/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC's "Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis" Omnibus to Include Previously Unpublished Material. ICv2 (March 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61970/dcs-swamp-thing-dark-genesis-omnibus-include-previously-unpublished-material

Johnston, Rich. 2026. CBCS Closed By New Owners In Favour Of Their Own Slabbing Service, PSA; The comic book grading/slabbing service CBCS has been shut down by its new owners in favour of its other company, PSA. Bleeding Cool (March 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cbcs-closed-by-new-owners-in-favour-of-their-own-slabbing-service-psa/

Freeman, John. 2026. Comics Fit fit for A King! [Trystan Mitchell, UK]. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/comics-fit-fit-for-a-king/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Time Sensitive, Even The Stars Will Fall, Deathmetal, and Two More Comics You'll Love!. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crowdfunding-round-up/

Bacon, James. 2026. 1984, Batman, Twilight Banned: Comics Censorship Concerns after huge British school library book ban. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/1984-batman-twilight-banned-comics-censorship-concerns-after-huge-british-school-library-book-ban/

Dancey-Downs, Katie. 2026. School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books; A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates' Men Who Hate Women. Index on Censorship (20 March): https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/school-book-banning-escalates-in-the-uk-as-greater-manchester-secondary-school-censors-scores-of-books/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Watch: DreamWorks Shares Trailer for 'Forgotten Island,' Directors Discuss Pic's Inspirations and Painterly Visuals. Animation Magazine (March 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/watch-dreamworkss-shares-trailer-for-forgotten-island-directors-discuss-influences-and-inspirations/

Allen, Todd. 2026. A overview of the current digital comics landscape. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/a-overview-of-the-current-digital-comics-landscape/

Downes, Ian. 2026. Type designer and lettering artist Jamie Clarke on creating the 'Buttered Crumpet' typeface for Wallace & Gromit. Brands Untapped (March 19): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/type-designer-and-lettering-artist-jamie-clarke-on-creating-the-buttered-crumpet-typeface-for-wallace-gromit/

Taylor, Dan. 2026. Cartoonist Brian Fies marks 20th anniversary of 'Mom's Cancer' graphic memoir. Santa Rosa Press Democrat (March 24): https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/03/24/cartoonist-brian-fies-marks-20th-anniversary-of-moms-cancer-graphic-memoir/

Brooks, Jennifer. 2026. Cartoonist Steve Sack is back. The Minnesota Star Tribune (March 26): https://www.startribune.com/cartoonist-steve-sack-back-drawing-with-left-hand/601619162

White, Madison. 2026. A few words from the Sun's political cartoonist [Ross Mayfield]. Santa Maria Sun (March 26): https://www.santamariasun.com/arts/a-few-words-from-the-suns-political-cartoonist/

Schnelbach, Leah. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again Pulls No Punches in Its Season Two Premiere. Reactor (March 25): https://reactormag.com/tv-review-daredevil-born-again-season-two-premiere-the-northern-star/

Hanson, Alex. 2026. Art Notes: New Vermont cartoonist laureate aims to produce book about state's cartoonists [Stephen R. Bissette]. Valley News (March 25): https://vnews.com/2026/03/25/vermont-cartoonist-laureate-book/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. One Piece's Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-piece-tony-chopper-msf/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. WEBTOON Pushes to Expand Indie Creators' Reach on CANVAS; Introduces AI-Powered Translation Program. Kcomics Beat (March 26): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/03/26/webtoon-pushes-to-expand-indie-creators-reach-on-canvas-introduces-ai-powered-translation-program/

Gelgud, Nathan. 2026. Frank O'Hara's Curatorial Eye [comic strip]. Hyperallergic (March 25): https://hyperallergic.com/frank-oharas-curatorial-eye/

Dini, Paul. 2026. ["Barry Caldwell was one of the first animation artists I met when I started my career fresh out of school way back around 1980."] Facebook (March 24): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HZE5CT1Zg/

Beatty, Terry. 2026. ["RIP to my friend and many time convention table neighbor Anna-Maria Cool."] Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoPGAi9VL/

Lawrence, Daryl Richard. 2026. A tribute to Barbie comics artist Anna-Maria Cool. ComicsXF (March 24): https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/24/a-tribute-to-barbie-comics-artist-anna-maria-cool/

Palmiotti, Jimmy. 2026. ["So saddened to hear about the loss of Anna‑Maria Cool, a truly radiant soul whose kindness, talent, and joyful spirit touched everyone around her."] X (March 23): https://x.com/jpalmiotti/status/2036087715037384852

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: March 26, 2026 [Random House and Disney Jump Into Hoppers Tie-Ins]. Publishers Weekly (March 26): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100017-licensing-hotline-march-26-2026.html

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tokyopop-announces-15-new-licenses-for-spring-2026/

Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Sam Hepburn [UK]. Beep Boop Blog (March 26): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/03/26/getting-to-know-sam-hepburn/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Horror icon Junji Ito's latest collection, Statues, is a nasty good time. AV Club (March 25): https://www.avclub.com/statues-junji-ito-collection-review

Zawlacki, Jake. 2026. Reviews: Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil Shuffle. TCJ (March 17): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-mortal-coil-shuffle/

Spence, Shade and Langston Belton. 2026. Wolverine's Journey to Armageddon [aka Marvel Comics Character Breakdown: Bullseye]. The Official Marvel Podcast (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5ygvK6v9w

Siuntres, John. 2026. Dan Dare Returns DeCampi and Laming. Word Balloon (March 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMplPsIcEV0

Vassallo, Milo. 2026. Drawing The Line: An Evening with Political Cartoonists [Ann Telnaes, Steve Brodner, and Tom Tomorrow]. Markers For Democracy (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF2T3tjUyXQ

Gareth Hinds' Odyssey reissue appearances

Gareth tells me, " It would be understandable if anyone is confused about why I'm doing launch events for The Odyssey, which came out in 2010. It's because there's a new deluxe hardcover edition coming May 12. I'm also doing local events in College Park, Gaithersburg, and Alexandria, all of which are listed here: https://garethhinds.com/the-odyssey/ It's really just a fancy binding with foil, spot-lam, and sprayed edges -- no new content -- but for events and preorders at local stores I will be adding a signed limited edition print with each book."

Since it's been 15 years since I've seen Gareth talk about this book, and interviewed him, I'll probably stop into one of the signings.I'm glad this is an evergreen title for him.

April 29: Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!

Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!

https://loyaltybookstores.com/incolor

Date: Wed, 4/29/2026

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Place:

Petworth Neighborhood (Main Location!)
4203 9th St NW
Washington, DC 20011

RSVP to Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!

Everything in Color with Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon!

ABOUT THE BOOK

"In her luminous debut, Stalvey meditates on her separation from fundamentalist Christianity and how she found love despite questioning her faith. " —Publishers Weekly, starred review

Interrogating her own upbringing in an evangelical community, Stephanie Stalvey weaves a story of faith, alienation, romance and acceptance, in this beautifully painted graphic memoir.

Stephanie grew up in an evangelical community where love and obedience were overlapping themes. In this world, sin was inevitable, her body was a temptation, and desire was dangerous. Her own thoughts could not be trusted, because she was only saved if she believed the "right things" about God.

But as she grew, built a life of her own, and fell in love with a young seminarian named James, the complexities of the human experience became impossible to ignore. Was God truly so exacting and judgmental? Could faith exist beyond these rigid borders? Could love be both passionate and pure? Her connection to James—honest, caring and sensual—became a safe place for her worldview to expand. And when their son was born, she understood love in a whole new way… suddenly, everything was sacred, everything was in color.

Through striking prose and beautiful mixed media illustrations, Stalvey takes us on an emotional journey of faith, romance, motherhood and loss. With tenderness and honesty, she unravels the fear and guilt woven into her past, reclaims her sense of self, and shows us how to embrace a love that is healing, transformative, and wholly one's own.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

STEPHANIE STALVEY is an artist and writer currently living in North Carolina with her husband James, son Tommy, and their cats. After teaching painting and fine art for over a decade, she now works full-time as an author and illustrator. Her autobiographical comics, which explore themes in relationships, spirituality, intimacy, and parenthood, are enjoyed by her wonderful community of online readers. She loves music, reading in the bathtub, swimming in the ocean, and having heart-to-hearts with her family and friends. She is a graduate of the Memphis College of Art.

ABOUT THE CONVERSATION PARTNER 
SARAH MCCAMMON is a National Political Correspondent for NPR and cohost of The NPR Politics Podcast. Her work focuses on political, social and cultural divides in America, including the intersections of politics and religion, reproductive rights, and the conservative movement. She is also a frequent guest host for NPR news magazines, podcasts, and special coverage, and has appeared on the BBC, CNN, PBS, and MSNBC. She lives in Norfolk, Virginia with her husband and two children.

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Everything in Color: A Love Story

Stephanie Stalvey

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Publish Date: 4/28/2026

"In her luminous debut, Stalvey meditates on her separation from fundamentalist Christianity and how she found love despite questioning her faith. " —Publishers Weekly, starred review

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May 24: Gareth Hinds at People's Book

Gareth Hinds for The Odyssey: A Graphic Novel

May 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/deluxe-odyssey/

With bold imagery and an ear tuned to the music of Homer's epic poem, award-winning graphic artist Gareth Hinds reinterprets the ancient classic as it's never been told before. A New York Times bestseller, now in a sumptuous collectible edition with new cover design, gold foil, and stenciled edges.

"Gareth Hinds brings The Odyssey to life in a masterful blend of art and storytelling. Vivid and exciting, this graphic novel is a worthy new interpretation of Homer's epic." —Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series

Fresh from his triumphs in the Trojan War, Odysseus, king of Ithaca, wants nothing more than to return home to his family. Instead, he offends the sea god, Poseidon, who dooms him to years of shipwreck and wandering. Battling man-eating monsters, violent storms, and the supernatural seductions of sirens and sorceresses, Odysseus will need all his strength and cunning—and a little help from Mount Olympus—to make his way home and seize his kingdom from the schemers who seek to wed his queen and usurp his throne. Gareth Hinds masterfully reinterprets a story of heroism, adventure, and high action that has been told and retold for more than 2,500 years—though never quite like this.

Gareth Hinds is the creator of critically-acclaimed graphic novels based on literary classics, including Beowulf, The Odyssey, The Iliad, Romeo & Juliet, Macbeth, and POE: Stories and Poems." Gareth is a recipient of the Boston Public Library's "Literary Lights for Children" award. His books can be found in bookstores and English classrooms across the country, and his illustrations have appeared in such diverse venues as the Society of Illustrators, the New York Historical Society, and over a dozen published video games.

If you'd like to purchase this title online and still support People's Book, follow the link below:

https://bookshop.org/a/98269/9781536254525

This is an in-person event. Seated capacity at People's Book is 50 patrons. Standing room is an option. All events are first-come, first-served seating. Accessible seating is always available.

Jonathan Roth's latest interview with Sam Hepburn

Getting to Know: Sam Hepburn

Jonathan Roth

Beep Boop Blog March 26, 2026   https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/03/26/getting-to-know-sam-hepburn/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/25/2026

  *Johnston, Rich. 2026. More Tales From Those Who Worked With Sam Kieth, Over The Decades; From those who worked with Sam Kieth; Matt Wagner, Scott Ian, J Scott Campbell, Rob Liefeld, Don Chin, William Messner Loebs and more. Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/more-tales-from-those-who-worked-with-sam-kieth-over-the-decades/

Unknown. 2026. Comic artist Hermann Huppen dies in Brussels at 87. Brussels Times (March 23): https://www.brusselstimes.com/2039811/comic-artist-hermann-huppen-dies-in-brussels-at-87

Maxharraj, Shaban. 2026. Hermann Huppen – the giant of the graphic novel, humanist and friend of Kosovo. Koha (March 24): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/hermann-huppen-gjiganti-i-romanit-grafik-humanisti-e-miku-i-kosoves

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. OpenAI shutting down Sora, Disney drops investment [AI animation]. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sora-shutdown/

Metz, Cade. 2026. OpenAI is shutting down Sora, its A.I. video generator; the start-up said it would discontinue Sora just three months after signing a multiyear deal to bring Disney characters to the service. New York Times (March 24): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/24/technology/openai-shutting-down-sora.html

Simons, Dean. 2026. Creators and editors discuss the magisterial return of The Trigan Empire and its continued appeal. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-creators-and-editors-discuss-the-trigan-empire-s-magisterial-return-and-the-series-eternal-appeal/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Boom Studios fires staff, moves executives, in latest restructuring; Boom Studios fires staff and makes executive moves in its latest Penguin Random House restructuring changes. Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/boom-studios-fires-staff-moves-executive-in-its-latest-restructuring/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. DSTLRY returns to print after publishing hiatus; with six titles for summer release. ICv2 (March 25): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61951/dstlry-returns-print-after-publishing-hiatus

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. DSTLRY is back, announces publishing schedule. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dstlry-is-back-announces-publishing-schedule/

Degg, D. D. 2026. David Rowe cartoon accused of using antisemitic tropes. Daily Cartoonist (March 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/24/david-rowe-cartoon-accused-of-using-antisemitic-tropes/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Wayback Whensday: the case of the curious cartoonist [Ripley's Believe It or Not]. Daily Cartoonist (March 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/25/wayback-whensday-the-case-of-the-curious-cartoonist/

Kilday, Colleen. 2023. 20 words introduced or popularized by cartoons. Stacker (November 2): https://stacker.com/stories/art-culture/20-words-introduced-or-popularized-cartoons

Unknown. 2026. "Monstress" adult animated series based on award-winning comics in development at Amazon. Animation Magazine (March 24): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/monstress-adult-animated-series-based-on-award-winning-comics-in-development-at-amazon/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. How retailer exclusive covers help Absolute Batman sell over 300,000; how an unprecedented amount of retailer exclusive covers help Absolute Batman sell over 300,000 every month... Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/how-retailer-exclusive-covers-help-absolute-batman-sell-over-300000/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. How Chris Ryall helped save Saucer Country… two times; how Chris Ryall helped save Saucer Country by Paul Cornell and Ryan Kelly... twice. And now helping get a TV series made. Bleeding Cool (March 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/how-chris-ryall-helped-save-saucer-country-two-times/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cartoonfestival Knokke Heist Golden Hat winners [Belgium]. Daily Cartoonist (March 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/24/cartoonfestival-knokke-heist-golden-hat-winners/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Bonil leaves El Universo after three decades [Ecuador]. Daily Cartoonist (March 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/24/bonil-leaves-el-universo-after-three-decades/

Unknown. 2026. ["Veteran animator and storyboard artist Barry Caldwell has passed away, according to Paul Dini."] ComicBook Clique (March 24): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HTXD4Z7r3/

Weinberg, Steven. 2026. How to make a No Kings protest sign; we asked artists, writers, and curators for practical tips on crafting a powerful protest sign. Hyperallergic (March 24): https://hyperallergic.com/how-to-make-a-no-kings-protest-sign/

Cirone, David. 2026. Near Mint Condition's Omar Valdivieso keeps the dialogue alive between publishers and fans. The Beat (March 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-near-mint-condition-omar-valdivieso/

Owen. 2026. The exciting future of the Flash (ft. Ryan North & Gavin Guidry). Owen Likes More Comics and Owen Likes Comics (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl2Hk5Wv3hc

Kantor, Emma. 2026. TokyoPop launches educational imprint. Publishers Weekly (March 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99990-tokyopop-launches-educational-imprint.html

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. I'd have been a fool not to try everything: PW talks with Brian Michael Bendis. Publishers Weekly (March 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99992-i-d-have-been-a-fool-not-to-try-everything-pw-talks-with-brian-michael-bendis.html

Holub, Christian. 2026. GlobalComix closes $13 million funding round, names new CEO. Publishers Weekly (March 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100003-globalcomix-wants-to-create-the-figma-for-comics-with-new-funding-and-ceo.html

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Taking the temperature of global comics at the London Book Fair. Publishers Weekly (March 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/london-book-fair/article/100004-taking-the-temperature-of-global-comics-at-the-london-book-fair.html

Aguilar, Carlos. 2026. A master of animation is back, with a "magnificent" story [Sylvain Chomet]. New York Times (March 25): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/25/movies/sylvain-chomet-a-magnificent-life.html

Swinimer, John. 2026. Eric Olcsvary preps for C2E2. True North Country Comics Videos (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8_2eVu6Xpk

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Alex Segura - author of Enemy of My Enemy [Daredevil novel]. Capes and Tights Podcast (274; March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oC8Qm_DViIk

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky talks Captain America, collaboration, writer and artist brain, retirement, and more. SKTCHD (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ff0Yxs2LmY

Chatfield, Jason, Emily Flake, and Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell. 2026. DMA#42: getting punched in the face for a living with Emily Flake; we dive into the ruthless mechanics of humour, boxing and comedy, the misery of hell gigs, and why you should absolutely never do stand-up at a children's play space. New York Cartoons (March 25): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/dma42-getting-punched-in-the-face

Best, Daniel. 2026. The rise of Image Comics: compendium. The timeline: 1995 - 1996 (things get messy & a founder leaves). Daniel Best - Author (March 25): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium-fcc

Lussier, Germain. 2026. Marvel says the real world parallels in "Daredevil: Born Again" are coincidental; if the events in the season two premiere felt a little too real, well, it wasn't designed that way. That's just the world. io9 (March 25): https://gizmodo.com/marvel-says-the-real-world-parallels-in-daredevil-born-again-are-coincidental-2000738105

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. An Interview with Cathy Guisewite. Andrews McMeel Publishing (March 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUg7tmk09Q

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. Cathy Guisewite looks back on 50 years of "Cathy". GoComics (March 19): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/cathy-guisewite-interview-50th-anniversary

Flipped Off by Daniel Boris

 

Herblock credited with McCarthyism neologism

20 words introduced or popularized by cartoons

Colleen Kilday

Stacker November 2, 2023

 https://stacker.com/stories/art-culture/20-words-introduced-or-popularized-cartoons

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/24/2026

Barnes, Mike. 2026. Ted Nichols, famed Hanna-Barbera composer on "The Flintstones" and "Scooby-Doo," dies at 97; he also worked on "Jonny Quest," "Space Ghost," "Wacky Races" and many other other shows at the cartoon factory for nearly a decade. Hollywood Reporter (March 23): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/ted-nichols-dead-scooby-doo-flintstones-hanna-barbera-1236544041/

Biggs, Brian. 2026. Mike's robot: drawing a drawing. YouTube (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByuoRX4bLOM

Biggs, Brian. 2026. The walk: a pitch [serialized graphic novel]. Brian Biggs (March 24): https://brianbiggs.substack.com/p/the-walk-a-pitch

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 03/24/26: Wonder Man will return in season 2. The Beat (March 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-032426/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Punisher: One Last Kill to premiere May 12. The Beat (March 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/punisher-special-premiere-date/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. "Ran and the Gray World" feels like a manga from a bygone era; unfortunately, the fantasy manga is a visual feast that quickly curdles into the genre's worst instincts. io9 (March 20): https://gizmodo.com/ran-and-the-gray-world-feels-like-a-manga-from-a-bygone-era-2000736140

De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, images, & worlds with Andy Nordvall [Bad Future, Vol. 1.]. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REY_YjuDj0I

Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture with Erik Gist. Comic Culture (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-f7Xr3uNVRo

Freeman, Atom! and Brian Garside. 2026. Speculator: the dark market returns. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' Comic Industry Insiders (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUf0MozQvS4

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Kamagurka, Karl, Kroll win Press Cartoon Belgium Grand Prix. Daily Cartoonist (March 23): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/23/kamagurka-karl-kroll-win-press-cartoon-belgium-grand-prix/

Gold, Mike and Bob Harrison. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with special guests Jimmy Gaspero & Amber Akin [Penny & the Yeti]. Pop Culture Squad (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71sqhCbIlZg

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Random House continues assimilation of Boom! Studios with personnel moves. ICv2 (March 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61942/random-house-continues-assimilation-boom-studios

Harper, David. 2026. Hits and misses with Kate Deneveu and Dave Murray from Hello Comics; after a banner 2025, the Virginia-based shop only continues to grow. ICv2 (March 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61940/hits-misses-kate-deneveu-dave-murray-hello-comics

Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Comic art Tuesday: getting it covered; the making of a cover for Marvel comics [X-Force]. Mike Hawthorne Art Newsletter (March 24): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-getting-it-covered

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Mira Ong Chua discusses latest indie comics project The Cosmic Ballad of Layla and Aries! The Beat (March 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-mira-ong-chua-the-cosmic-ballad-of-layla-and-aries/

Jacob, Arushi. 2026. Sam Kieth, "The Maxx" and "Sandman" comic book artist, dies at 63. Variety (March 22): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/sam-kieth-dead-the-maxx-sandman-1236696378/

Jones, Iyana. 2026. Now playing: "The Pout-Pout Fish". Publishers Weekly (March 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99997-now-playing-the-pout-pout-fish.html

Kantor, Emma. 2026. TokyoPop launches educational imprint. Publishers Weekly (March 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99990-tokyopop-launches-educational-imprint.html

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Hempel and Wheatley need your help to stop sale of stolen artwork. The Beat (March 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/hempel-and-wheatley-need-your-help-to-stop-sale-of-stolen-artwork/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. August Media joins "Malika: Warrior Queen" afro-anime feature from "Iyanu" creator Roye Okupe. Animation Magazine (March 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/august-media-joins-malika-warrior-queen-afro-anime-feature-from-iyanu-creator-roye-okupe/

Milliot, Jim. 2026. PRH completes integration of Boom! Studios. Publishers Weekly (March 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99999-prh-completes-integration-of-boom-studios-into-random-house-worlds.html

Mouly, Françoise. 2026. Roz Chast's "city beasts". New Yorker (March 23): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2026-03-30

Puc, Samantha. 2026. New manga publisher Mahjong Pros launches with four spring titles. The Beat (March 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-manga-publisher-mahjong-pros-launches-with-four-spring-titles/

Ryall, Chris. 2026. Tales of Syzpense #105: an art-filled remembrance of Sam Kieth. Chris's Substack (March 24): https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-105

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. John Carpenter escapes to L.A. for new graphic novel: Cathedral; John Carpenter's Cathedral is the first graphic novel from the legendary horror filmmaker. AV Club (March 20): https://www.avclub.com/john-carpenter-graphic-novel-cathedral-announced

Schwab, Eli / Cosmic Lion Productions. 2026. Darko Macan and Matt Wagner! The Devil in Detail Grendel Re-Read Vodcast (143; March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JimYPW7WQlI

Telling, Gillian. 2026. Artist Alexandra Grant announces new venture "born from a COVID fever dream" (exclusive); Alexandra Grant, Keanu Reeve's longtime partner, is announcing a three-part comic book series with artist Matt Kindt. People (March 23): https://people.com/artist-alexandra-grant-announces-new-venture-with-keanu-reeves-comic-book-partner-11931860

Matt Wagner website.  https://mattwagnercomics.art/

Dragotta, Nick. 2026. Nick Dragotta picks his favorite comic books: the stacks episode 14. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaB-ONGx5uY

March 24: Joe Carabeo and Carolyn Belefski in Culpepper

https://www.instagram.com/p/DWSaO54DU9E/?igsh=azFkNTQ3ZW8wMDln

This Saturday, March 28, 2026 Curls Studio will be at Culpeper County Library for the 4th CulpeperCon. We will be giving a presentation and workshop in the afternoon. @astrayj Joe Carabeo Presents 2:30-3:20PM and Fine Toon Your Life with Carolyn Belefski 3:30-4:20PM. @johngallagher_cartoonist will be showcased at Noon. Hope to see you there. #CulpeperCon #Comics #FineToonYourLife Fun fact: Big Kenny @bigkennytv is from Culpeper, Virginia @visitculpeperva

Nick Dragotta on The Stacks at Third Eye Comics

Nick Dragotta Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 14

 

Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast

 

Mar 24, 2026  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FaB-ONGx5uY

Mar 28: Ponyo & Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind

 

DCEFF | Ponyo & Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind Saturday, March 28th, 2026 Ponyo at 11:30 AM Nausicaä at 2:15 PM 📌 AFI SILVER SPRING THEATRE 🎫 Tickets Required   Tickets are moving fast for these two fan favorite Studio Ghibli films! Join us for two special screenings celebrating the work of one of Japan's master filmmakers, Hayao Miyazaki. His distinctive vision of nature portrays it as a profound, spiritual, living system—brought to life through lush, intricately detailed landscapes that are at once breathtakingly beautiful and fiercely powerful. As a part of this year's Environmental Film Festival in the Nation's Capital (DCEFF), we will be showing Ponyo and Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind at the AFI Silver Theatre. At 11:00 AM, join us for a screening of Ponyo. A whimsical film centered on the relationship between a young boy and a magical ocean being. Beneath its charming exterior lies a powerful reminder of the ocean's untamable spirit and the delicate balance between humanity and the deep blue. We especially encourage children to experience this magical film! At 2:00 PM, join us for a screening of Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind. Adapted from a manga of the same name penned by Miyazaki, the author's engagement with environmental themes begin here. The film follows a warrior princess swept into adventure in a world with fungal wilderness and giant insects that protect it. Don't miss the chance to see these two iconic films on the big screen! (Both dubbed in English) Tickets for Ponyo In English  |   G   |  2008  |  101 min  |  Directed by Hayao Miyazaki Tickets for Nausicaä   In English with English subtitles  |   PG  |  1984  |  118 min  |  Directed by Hayao Miyazaki JICC EVENT & PHOTO POLICIES   The JICC reserves the right to use any photograph/video taken at any event sponsored by JICC without the express written permission of those included within the photograph/video. In the event of a cancellation or if you require further assistance, please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp. Thank you for your patience and cooperation!   © 1981-2026 Japan Information & Culture Center, Embassy of Japan

March 25: TONY FLEECS & TRISH FORSTNER at Third Eye Comics

THIRDEYECOMICS.COM SHOP ONLINE STORE LOCATIONS 🔥TOMORROW!!! 🔥   THIRD EYE DOUBLE FEATURE SIGNING WITH TONY FELECS & TRISH FORSTNER! Third Eye Faithful, get ready for double the fun because we've got an awesome signing coming up with superstar creators TONY FLEECS & TRISH FORSTNER!!! They've got not one, but TWO awesome new comics coming out – Deathstroke: The Terminator #1 & Feral #21!!