Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/10/2026
Freeman, John. 2026. First sale of the Garry Leach comic collection at London Comic Mart next weekend. downthetubes (August 9): https://downthetubes.net/first-sale-of-the-garry-leach-comic-collection-at-london-comic-mart-next-weekend/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Artist Andy Fish is battling cancer. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/andy-fish-cancer/
Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Gail Simone reveals which two non-family Simpsons characters could anchor the Sunday strip. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gail-simone-reveals-which-two-non-family-simpsons-characters-could-anchor-the-sunday-strip/
Moon, Fábio. 2026. Ten years at a time [career retrospective]. Fábio’s Moon Base (August 10): https://fabiomoon.substack.com/p/ten-years-at-a-time
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Indie publishers band together for sub-distribution, printing, more: Critical Forms Indie Alliance, Massive Indies adds discount printing. ICv2 (August 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63065/indie-publishers-band-together-sub-distribution-printing-more
Unknown. 2026. Top 50 comics - July 2026: Sales rankings based on data from two comic store POS systems. ICv2 (August 10): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63069/top-50-comics-july-2026
Solomon, Charles. 2026. ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ creator Kamome Shirahama shares the secrets of her magical craft [In print as: ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Creator Kamome Shirahama Shares the Secrets of Her Magical Craft]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/witch-hat-atelier-creator-kamome-shirahama-shares-the-secrets-of-her-magical-craft/
Andru, Verne. 2026. Book excerpt: ‘Rock & Rule Behind the Scenes’ by Verne Andru [Canada]. Animation Magazine (August 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/book-excerpt-rock-rule-behind-the-scenes-by-verne-andru/
Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tim Seeley loves a mashup. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tim-seeley-loves-a-mashup/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics crowdfunding round-up: Waypoint, Systemic, 'The Dark Knight Returns', and two more projects you’ll love!. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-waypoint-systemic-the-dark-knight-returns-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/
Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A; Matthew Dow Smith on ‘Amelia Shadows’ + ‘The October Girl’: The writer and artist talks about his newest book, ‘Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box,’ giving his editors nightmares with his creative process, and more. Smash Pages (August 7): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/07/smash-pages-qa-matthew-dow-smith-on-amelia-shadows-the-october-girl/
Hatfield, Charles. 2026. Write it down, draw it out: The comics art of Carol Tyler — A belated appreciation by Charles Hatfield. SOLRAD (August 4): https://solrad.co/write-it-down-draw-it-out-the-comics-art-of-carol-tyler-a-belated-appreciation-by-charles-hatfield
Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Cracking under pressure: Hagai Palevsky on the successes and failures in Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy. SOLRAD (August 3): https://solrad.co/cracking-under-pressure-hagai-palevsky-on-the-successes-and-failures-in-paul-austers-the-new-york-trilogy
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Revving at full throttle — This week’s links. TCJ (August 7): https://www.tcj.com/revving-at-full-throttle-this-weeks-links/
Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #348 – Christopher Yost talks ‘Maximum X-Men’: Christopher Yost reveals new details about his X-Men series ahead of its December release. AIPT (August 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/03/x-men-monday-348-christopher-yost-talks-maximum-x-men/
Brooke, David. 2026. Jordan Morris explains why ‘Amazing Venom’ is Marvel’s strangest new superhero comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/jordan-morris-amazing-venom-qa/
Oliver, Andy. 2026. “The creative process is always to mine for something vibrant inside of me” – Jesse Moynihan on his epic saga ‘Forming’ and working on one continuous narrative for a decade and a half. Broken Frontier (August 4): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/jessie-moynihan-interview/
Oliver, Andy. 2026. “I felt an instant connection with Bernie” – Joe D’Esposito on his Krigstein graphic biography ‘The Outsider’ and his affinity with the legendary EC Comics artist. Broken Frontier (August 7): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/joe-desposito-interview/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Tomm Coker on the hardcover edition of ‘Undying Love,’ the conclusion of ‘The Black Monday Murders,’ and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59026-fanbase-press-interviews-tomm-coker-on-the-hardcover-edition-of-undying-love-the-conclusion-of-the-black-monday-murders-and-more/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews John Barber and Stuart Moore on the upcoming Kickstarter launch for the hardcover art book, ‘Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee,’ in collaboration with PUG Worldwide. Fanbase Press (August 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59036-fanbase-press-interviews-john-barber-and-stuart-moore-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-launch-for-the-hardcover-art-book-marvel-artist-archive-jim-lee-in-collaboration-with-pug-worldwi/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Welcome to the goram future: Mark Russell dissects characters, conflict in latest ‘Firefly’ series. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/firefly-mark-russell-feature/
Catig, Gary. 2026. ‘East Side Saints’ writers AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Ildy Modrovich talk representation, collaboration, and demons: The trio formed a “wonderful hive mind” to bring meaningful Latino characters to the comics page. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/east-side-saints-interview-aj-mendez-aimee-garcia-ildy-modrovich-ignition/
Darwish, Leila. 2026. Inanna Sarkis has a new story to tell: From Vine to actress and now author, Assyrian creator Inanna is turning the page on her most personal project yet. Cosmopolitan Middle East (August 3): https://www.cosmopolitanme.com/celebs/inanna-sarkis-the-name-she-lost
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Murder, punk, and capes: Oliver Mertz talks ‘A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts’: A coming-of-age saga like few others drops in September. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/a-ghost-arm-made-of-angry-ghosts-qa/
Catig, Gary. 2026. Rob Guillory on ‘Innards,’ his terrifying ‘Jaws’ comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/guillory-sdcc-innards-interview/
Parkin, JK. 2026. Picture + Panel; Damian Alexander + Alex Krokus on expressing grief in their comics: The two cartoonists reflect on grief, memory and how personal stories can help readers feel a little less alone. Smash Pages (August 5): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/05/picture-panel-damian-alexander-alex-krokus-on-expressing-grief-in-their-comics/
Miyamoto, Yūko. 2026. Still dreaming: Kon Satoshi’s “Paprika” and other visions. nippon.com (August 2): https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02616/
Daithota, Madhu. 2026. Scrolls, satire and superheroes: Inside 1500 years of Indian storytelling [exhibit]. Times of India (August 5): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/scrolls-satire-and-superheroes-inside-1500-years-of-indian-storytelling/articleshow/132856914.cms
Jonze, Tim. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical review – Dav Pilkey’s megastar mutt sniffs out the spotlight in a barking show: A part-canine cop, a villainous cat and a psychokinetic butterflyfish burst into song as the wildly popular children’s books are adapted for the stage. Guardian (August 5): https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/05/dog-man-the-musical-review-southbank-centre-london
Bosanquet, Theo. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical at London’s Southbank Centre and on tour – review: The European premiere, based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s book series, is touring until June 2027. WhatsOnStage (August 4): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/dog-man-the-musical-at-londons-southbank-centre-and-on-tour-review_1728502/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Ted White (1938–2026). TCJ (August 10): https://www.tcj.com/ted-white-1938-2026/
Sarasola, Ignacio Fernández. 2026. The role of the British press in the anti-comic campaign. International Journal of Comic Art blog (August 10): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-role-of-british-press-in-anti-comic.html
Palem, Fabien. 2026. Pour les 100 ans de René Goscinny, Buenos Aires sort le grand jeu. Le Figaro (August 10): 11.
Barbuto, Dana. 2026. The boss behind the book: An unlikely mix of Bruce Springsteen, Spider-Man, and Shakespeare helped shape A. David Lewis' journey to becoming one of graphic medicine's leading voices. MCPHS News (August 3): https://www.mcphs.edu/news/bruce-springsteen-comics-and-compassion
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles ‘n’ bits: Looking back at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-looking-back-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026/
Graeber, Laurel. 2026. On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson reminds children their stories matter [The Day You Begin, in print as Creating Worlds Where Everyone Is Appreciated]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/arts/television/jacqueline-woodson-the-day-you-begin-pbs-kids.html
Jace. 2026. Josh Williamson & Hayden Sherman design DC’s future; Legion of Super-Heroes interview. The Comic Source (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp9WzpF9Ag
Theatre Weekly. 2026. Production photos released for European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as UK tour begins and 2027 dates announced. Theatre Weekly (July 17): https://theatreweekly.com/production-photos-released-for-european-premiere-of-dog-man-the-musical-as-uk-tour-begins-and-2027-dates-announced/
Stewart, Greg. 2026. Interview: Brad Alexander on Dog Man: The Musical at Southbank Centre. Theatre Weekly (June 26): https://theatreweekly.com/interview-brad-alexander-on-dog-man-the-musical-at-southbank-centre/
Valentine, Oliver. 2026. Review: Dog Man: The Musical at Queen Elizabeth Hall: "Dog Man the Musical, lands in London with a whimper rather than a woof.". Theatre Weekly (August 4): https://theatreweekly.com/review-dog-man-the-musical-at-queen-elizabeth-hall/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down is a romance manga where liberation through bondage is the real kink: Mangaka Zawayuki Taki on how her debut manga, Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down, demystifies the exoticism of Japanese SM Culture. Aftermath (August 3): https://aftermath.site/tie-me-up-stare-me-down-bsdm-manga-interview/
matttt. 2026. The comic book legend everyone forgot [Joe Matt, with Seth, Chester Brown and Matt Wagner]. matttt - comic & manga history (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yTkJ98aUGo
Schwab, Eli and Ben Granoff. 2020. Matt Wagner and Joe Matt and we're talkin' Batman Grendel!!. Cosmic Lion Productions' The Devil in Detail Grendel Re-Read Vodcast (15; August 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO_2eDgjz7w
Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. VITO x DINO: Episode 82 - Kickstarter Reward Sesh 3 with George Folz. VITO X DINO (August 10): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgL2e1RhuN8
Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC 2026: East Side Saints team talks about growing up a demon hunter. The Beat (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZRvcKKj0A4
Smith, Barney. 2026. From concept to creation: Inside Kids Comics Unite's first anthology [Patrick Lugo]. StoryComic (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEQ7wg1wXWQ
Harper, David. 2026. Writer/artist Christian Ward on Event Horizon, The Patron, The Forever Home, and more on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p41sv4_UCqg
Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Scott Chantler – On "Squire & Knight" and a career in comics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ORPyZj-kI
Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Patrick Lugo – "The Odyssey" review. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxFKbU5tNzI
Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Gareth Hinds – On adapting "The Odyssey" and other classics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUvjG10m9uk
Unknown. 1922. Gump's Candidacy Get Once-Over from Experts. Sydney Smith's protege is a mere babe in the wood. House press gallery agrees -- too many men in Congress now keep their mouths open. Fourth Estate (September 9): 24. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=350
Unknown. 1928. Skippy back in Color. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1928. R. L. Ripley Abroad. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1922. Jiggs To Travel in Cartoon around the World. Fourth Estate (September 16): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=378
Unknown. 1928. Cartoon To Be Fair Feature [John T. McCutcheon' Injun Summer]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1922. New Humorous Weekly [Chuckles]. Fourth Estate (September 9): 21. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=347
Unknown. 1928. Takes over Golf Comic [In the Rough by Howard Freeman from McClure Syndicate]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1928. New Girl Comic Strip [That Certain Party, Jack Wilhelm]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
McNaught Syndicate. 1928. Hot Weather Tips [Rube Golderberg, Sketchografs advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/30/mode/2up
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Artist Andy Fish is battling cancer. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/andy-fish-cancer/
Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Gail Simone reveals which two non-family Simpsons characters could anchor the Sunday strip. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gail-simone-reveals-which-two-non-family-simpsons-characters-could-anchor-the-sunday-strip/
Moon, Fábio. 2026. Ten years at a time [career retrospective]. Fábio’s Moon Base (August 10): https://fabiomoon.substack.com/p/ten-years-at-a-time
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Indie publishers band together for sub-distribution, printing, more: Critical Forms Indie Alliance, Massive Indies adds discount printing. ICv2 (August 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63065/indie-publishers-band-together-sub-distribution-printing-more
Unknown. 2026. Top 50 comics - July 2026: Sales rankings based on data from two comic store POS systems. ICv2 (August 10): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63069/top-50-comics-july-2026
Solomon, Charles. 2026. ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ creator Kamome Shirahama shares the secrets of her magical craft [In print as: ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Creator Kamome Shirahama Shares the Secrets of Her Magical Craft]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/witch-hat-atelier-creator-kamome-shirahama-shares-the-secrets-of-her-magical-craft/
Andru, Verne. 2026. Book excerpt: ‘Rock & Rule Behind the Scenes’ by Verne Andru [Canada]. Animation Magazine (August 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/book-excerpt-rock-rule-behind-the-scenes-by-verne-andru/
Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tim Seeley loves a mashup. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tim-seeley-loves-a-mashup/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics crowdfunding round-up: Waypoint, Systemic, 'The Dark Knight Returns', and two more projects you’ll love!. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-waypoint-systemic-the-dark-knight-returns-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/
Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A; Matthew Dow Smith on ‘Amelia Shadows’ + ‘The October Girl’: The writer and artist talks about his newest book, ‘Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box,’ giving his editors nightmares with his creative process, and more. Smash Pages (August 7): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/07/smash-pages-qa-matthew-dow-smith-on-amelia-shadows-the-october-girl/
Hatfield, Charles. 2026. Write it down, draw it out: The comics art of Carol Tyler — A belated appreciation by Charles Hatfield. SOLRAD (August 4): https://solrad.co/write-it-down-draw-it-out-the-comics-art-of-carol-tyler-a-belated-appreciation-by-charles-hatfield
Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Cracking under pressure: Hagai Palevsky on the successes and failures in Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy. SOLRAD (August 3): https://solrad.co/cracking-under-pressure-hagai-palevsky-on-the-successes-and-failures-in-paul-austers-the-new-york-trilogy
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Revving at full throttle — This week’s links. TCJ (August 7): https://www.tcj.com/revving-at-full-throttle-this-weeks-links/
Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #348 – Christopher Yost talks ‘Maximum X-Men’: Christopher Yost reveals new details about his X-Men series ahead of its December release. AIPT (August 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/03/x-men-monday-348-christopher-yost-talks-maximum-x-men/
Brooke, David. 2026. Jordan Morris explains why ‘Amazing Venom’ is Marvel’s strangest new superhero comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/jordan-morris-amazing-venom-qa/
Oliver, Andy. 2026. “The creative process is always to mine for something vibrant inside of me” – Jesse Moynihan on his epic saga ‘Forming’ and working on one continuous narrative for a decade and a half. Broken Frontier (August 4): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/jessie-moynihan-interview/
Oliver, Andy. 2026. “I felt an instant connection with Bernie” – Joe D’Esposito on his Krigstein graphic biography ‘The Outsider’ and his affinity with the legendary EC Comics artist. Broken Frontier (August 7): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/joe-desposito-interview/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Tomm Coker on the hardcover edition of ‘Undying Love,’ the conclusion of ‘The Black Monday Murders,’ and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59026-fanbase-press-interviews-tomm-coker-on-the-hardcover-edition-of-undying-love-the-conclusion-of-the-black-monday-murders-and-more/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews John Barber and Stuart Moore on the upcoming Kickstarter launch for the hardcover art book, ‘Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee,’ in collaboration with PUG Worldwide. Fanbase Press (August 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59036-fanbase-press-interviews-john-barber-and-stuart-moore-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-launch-for-the-hardcover-art-book-marvel-artist-archive-jim-lee-in-collaboration-with-pug-worldwi/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Welcome to the goram future: Mark Russell dissects characters, conflict in latest ‘Firefly’ series. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/firefly-mark-russell-feature/
Catig, Gary. 2026. ‘East Side Saints’ writers AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Ildy Modrovich talk representation, collaboration, and demons: The trio formed a “wonderful hive mind” to bring meaningful Latino characters to the comics page. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/east-side-saints-interview-aj-mendez-aimee-garcia-ildy-modrovich-ignition/
Darwish, Leila. 2026. Inanna Sarkis has a new story to tell: From Vine to actress and now author, Assyrian creator Inanna is turning the page on her most personal project yet. Cosmopolitan Middle East (August 3): https://www.cosmopolitanme.com/celebs/inanna-sarkis-the-name-she-lost
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Murder, punk, and capes: Oliver Mertz talks ‘A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts’: A coming-of-age saga like few others drops in September. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/a-ghost-arm-made-of-angry-ghosts-qa/
Catig, Gary. 2026. Rob Guillory on ‘Innards,’ his terrifying ‘Jaws’ comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/guillory-sdcc-innards-interview/
Parkin, JK. 2026. Picture + Panel; Damian Alexander + Alex Krokus on expressing grief in their comics: The two cartoonists reflect on grief, memory and how personal stories can help readers feel a little less alone. Smash Pages (August 5): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/05/picture-panel-damian-alexander-alex-krokus-on-expressing-grief-in-their-comics/
Miyamoto, Yūko. 2026. Still dreaming: Kon Satoshi’s “Paprika” and other visions. nippon.com (August 2): https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02616/
Daithota, Madhu. 2026. Scrolls, satire and superheroes: Inside 1500 years of Indian storytelling [exhibit]. Times of India (August 5): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/scrolls-satire-and-superheroes-inside-1500-years-of-indian-storytelling/articleshow/132856914.cms
Jonze, Tim. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical review – Dav Pilkey’s megastar mutt sniffs out the spotlight in a barking show: A part-canine cop, a villainous cat and a psychokinetic butterflyfish burst into song as the wildly popular children’s books are adapted for the stage. Guardian (August 5): https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/05/dog-man-the-musical-review-southbank-centre-london
Bosanquet, Theo. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical at London’s Southbank Centre and on tour – review: The European premiere, based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s book series, is touring until June 2027. WhatsOnStage (August 4): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/dog-man-the-musical-at-londons-southbank-centre-and-on-tour-review_1728502/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Ted White (1938–2026). TCJ (August 10): https://www.tcj.com/ted-white-1938-2026/
Sarasola, Ignacio Fernández. 2026. The role of the British press in the anti-comic campaign. International Journal of Comic Art blog (August 10): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-role-of-british-press-in-anti-comic.html
Palem, Fabien. 2026. Pour les 100 ans de René Goscinny, Buenos Aires sort le grand jeu. Le Figaro (August 10): 11.
Barbuto, Dana. 2026. The boss behind the book: An unlikely mix of Bruce Springsteen, Spider-Man, and Shakespeare helped shape A. David Lewis' journey to becoming one of graphic medicine's leading voices. MCPHS News (August 3): https://www.mcphs.edu/news/bruce-springsteen-comics-and-compassion
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles ‘n’ bits: Looking back at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-looking-back-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026/
Graeber, Laurel. 2026. On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson reminds children their stories matter [The Day You Begin, in print as Creating Worlds Where Everyone Is Appreciated]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/arts/television/jacqueline-woodson-the-day-you-begin-pbs-kids.html
Jace. 2026. Josh Williamson & Hayden Sherman design DC’s future; Legion of Super-Heroes interview. The Comic Source (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp9WzpF9Ag
Theatre Weekly. 2026. Production photos released for European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as UK tour begins and 2027 dates announced. Theatre Weekly (July 17): https://theatreweekly.com/production-photos-released-for-european-premiere-of-dog-man-the-musical-as-uk-tour-begins-and-2027-dates-announced/
Stewart, Greg. 2026. Interview: Brad Alexander on Dog Man: The Musical at Southbank Centre. Theatre Weekly (June 26): https://theatreweekly.com/interview-brad-alexander-on-dog-man-the-musical-at-southbank-centre/
Valentine, Oliver. 2026. Review: Dog Man: The Musical at Queen Elizabeth Hall: "Dog Man the Musical, lands in London with a whimper rather than a woof.". Theatre Weekly (August 4): https://theatreweekly.com/review-dog-man-the-musical-at-queen-elizabeth-hall/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down is a romance manga where liberation through bondage is the real kink: Mangaka Zawayuki Taki on how her debut manga, Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down, demystifies the exoticism of Japanese SM Culture. Aftermath (August 3): https://aftermath.site/tie-me-up-stare-me-down-bsdm-manga-interview/
matttt. 2026. The comic book legend everyone forgot [Joe Matt, with Seth, Chester Brown and Matt Wagner]. matttt - comic & manga history (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yTkJ98aUGo
Schwab, Eli and Ben Granoff. 2020. Matt Wagner and Joe Matt and we're talkin' Batman Grendel!!. Cosmic Lion Productions' The Devil in Detail Grendel Re-Read Vodcast (15; August 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO_2eDgjz7w
Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. VITO x DINO: Episode 82 - Kickstarter Reward Sesh 3 with George Folz. VITO X DINO (August 10): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgL2e1RhuN8
Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC 2026: East Side Saints team talks about growing up a demon hunter. The Beat (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZRvcKKj0A4
Smith, Barney. 2026. From concept to creation: Inside Kids Comics Unite's first anthology [Patrick Lugo]. StoryComic (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEQ7wg1wXWQ
Harper, David. 2026. Writer/artist Christian Ward on Event Horizon, The Patron, The Forever Home, and more on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p41sv4_UCqg
Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Scott Chantler – On "Squire & Knight" and a career in comics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ORPyZj-kI
Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Patrick Lugo – "The Odyssey" review. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxFKbU5tNzI
Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Gareth Hinds – On adapting "The Odyssey" and other classics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUvjG10m9uk
Unknown. 1922. Gump's Candidacy Get Once-Over from Experts. Sydney Smith's protege is a mere babe in the wood. House press gallery agrees -- too many men in Congress now keep their mouths open. Fourth Estate (September 9): 24. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=350
Unknown. 1928. Skippy back in Color. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1928. R. L. Ripley Abroad. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1922. Jiggs To Travel in Cartoon around the World. Fourth Estate (September 16): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=378
Unknown. 1928. Cartoon To Be Fair Feature [John T. McCutcheon' Injun Summer]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1922. New Humorous Weekly [Chuckles]. Fourth Estate (September 9): 21. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=347
Unknown. 1928. Takes over Golf Comic [In the Rough by Howard Freeman from McClure Syndicate]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
Unknown. 1928. New Girl Comic Strip [That Certain Party, Jack Wilhelm]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up
McNaught Syndicate. 1928. Hot Weather Tips [Rube Golderberg, Sketchografs advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/30/mode/2up
Monday, August 10, 2026
PR: SPX's Position on the Montgomery County Conference Center
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Matthew Dow Smith interviewed in his 2 new books
Smash Pages Q&A | Matthew Dow Smith on ‘Amelia Shadows’ + ‘The October Girl’
The writer and artist talks about his newest book, ‘Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box,’ giving his editors nightmares with his creative process, and more.
Oliver Mertz interviewed about his upcoming book set in DC's punk scene
Murder, punk, and capes: Oliver Mertz talks ‘A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts’
A coming-of-age saga like few others drops in September.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/8-9/2026
Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ shows how to beat franchise fatigue [In print as: Franchise Fatigue And How to Stop It]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/movies/avatar-aang-the-last-airbender.html
Degg, D. D. 2026. Trump proud of colonizer image. Daily Cartoonist (August 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/08/trump-proud-of-colonizer-image/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is an infectiously hopeful magical girl take on a classic: Studio OUTLINE's reimaigining of Osamu Tezuka's 'The Princess Knight' is a kick-ass anime film whose heart makes up for its whimsically off the rails final act. io9 (August 8): https://gizmodo.com/the-ribbon-hero-netflix-anime-movie-review-osamu-tezuka-princess-knight-2000795955
Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Drawing the atomic bomb: Jonathan Fetter-Vorm on Trinity. GraphicMemoirBlog (August 7): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/drawing-the-atomic-bomb-jonathan
Bieri, Chris. 2026. After a tumultuous year, Anchorage’s David Harper reaches a career pinnacle in comics. Anchorage Daily News (August 5): https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2026/08/05/after-a-tumultuous-year-anchorages-david-harper-reaches-a-pinnacle-of-a-career-in-comics/
Herb Block Foundation. 2026. 2026 Herb Block Prize Winner – Jack Ohman. Herblock (June 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5EqgFTtmh8
Jaffe, Alex. 2026. Who are the eight different Clayfaces? DC Comics blog (August 4): https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-08-04/who-are-the-eight-different-clayfaces
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel smashes DC for once: Comics publisher weekly marketshare chart. Bleeding Cool (August 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-smashes-dc-for-once-comics-publisher-weekly-marketshare-chart/
Milligan, Badr. 2026. David Harper wins his first Eisner Award! SDCC 2026 Recap, SKTCHD, & Comic-Con Survival Tips. The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show (507; August 5): https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episodes/19591448-david-harper-wins-his-first-eisner-award-sdcc-2026-recap-sktchd-comic-con-survival-tips
Harper, David. 2026. Why we love comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick. SKTCHD's Off Panel (564; August 3): https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Why_We_Love_Comics_SDCC.mp3, and https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-564-why-we-love-comics-with-joshua-williamson-and-kelly-sue-deconnick/
Harper, David. 2026. “I try to never do the same page twice”: Artist Matías Bergara on his art and A Mischief of Magpies. SKTCHD (August 5): https://sktchd.com/art-feature/matias-bergara-art-feature-interview/
Robles, Jose María. 2026. Jeff Smith, comic book legend: "'Bone' is one of the most censored books in the US". Mundo America (August 7): https://www.mundoamerica.com/entertainment/2026/08/07/6a75956fe85ece61308b459e.html
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Steven Pennella. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj4j86oW0Jw
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, Bandits, & Bins - Ben Sears. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I5trBZ_-Yo
Robinson, N. Scott and Alex Grand. 2026. Secret identities: American superheroes international comics - San Diego #ComicCon 2026. Comic Book Historians (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBw2cbUOmU
Loase, Heather. 2026. Free SAW Comics Workshop You are an athlete! - with Heather Loase. Sequential Artists Workshop (August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDqc6_0ZVU
Degg, D. D. 2026. 80th Annual Reuben Award winners. Daily Cartoonist (August 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/08/80th-annual-reuben-award-winners/
Frankey and Coy. 2026. Denys Cowan on Static, Nightwing & Milestone. DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (6; August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSebuRvv6vQ
Brown, Glenn. 2026. Daily News should continue to root out 'pornography' [Arlo and Janis letter]. Galveston Daily News (August 3): https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/daily-news-should-continue-to-root-out-pornography/article_7e9c8ceb-2312-4c7f-bbcc-e335c9595c97.html
Taylor, Mary Ann. 2026. Most comics have something enough to offend somebody [Arlo and Janis letter]. Galveston Daily News (August 8): https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/most-comics-have-something-enough-to-offend-somebody/article_9f96e21a-34fe-4a41-91a5-33e44b4e8996.html
Bahr, Lindsey / Associated Press. 2026. New Spider-Man movie nets a historic opening. Washington Post (August 5): B1, 3
Unknown. 1928. To Make “Ella Cinders" Doll. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (7; June 7): 66. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-07-07_61_7/page/66/mode/2up
Unknown. 1928. London Cartoonist Here. Tom Webster of London Daily Mail Covered the Tunney-Heeney Fight [sports cartooning]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (10; July 28): 20. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-07-28_61_10/page/20/mode/2up
Degg, D. D. 2026. Trump proud of colonizer image. Daily Cartoonist (August 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/08/trump-proud-of-colonizer-image/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is an infectiously hopeful magical girl take on a classic: Studio OUTLINE's reimaigining of Osamu Tezuka's 'The Princess Knight' is a kick-ass anime film whose heart makes up for its whimsically off the rails final act. io9 (August 8): https://gizmodo.com/the-ribbon-hero-netflix-anime-movie-review-osamu-tezuka-princess-knight-2000795955
Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Drawing the atomic bomb: Jonathan Fetter-Vorm on Trinity. GraphicMemoirBlog (August 7): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/drawing-the-atomic-bomb-jonathan
Bieri, Chris. 2026. After a tumultuous year, Anchorage’s David Harper reaches a career pinnacle in comics. Anchorage Daily News (August 5): https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2026/08/05/after-a-tumultuous-year-anchorages-david-harper-reaches-a-pinnacle-of-a-career-in-comics/
Herb Block Foundation. 2026. 2026 Herb Block Prize Winner – Jack Ohman. Herblock (June 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5EqgFTtmh8
Jaffe, Alex. 2026. Who are the eight different Clayfaces? DC Comics blog (August 4): https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-08-04/who-are-the-eight-different-clayfaces
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel smashes DC for once: Comics publisher weekly marketshare chart. Bleeding Cool (August 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-smashes-dc-for-once-comics-publisher-weekly-marketshare-chart/
Milligan, Badr. 2026. David Harper wins his first Eisner Award! SDCC 2026 Recap, SKTCHD, & Comic-Con Survival Tips. The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show (507; August 5): https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episodes/19591448-david-harper-wins-his-first-eisner-award-sdcc-2026-recap-sktchd-comic-con-survival-tips
Harper, David. 2026. Why we love comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick. SKTCHD's Off Panel (564; August 3): https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Why_We_Love_Comics_SDCC.mp3, and https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-564-why-we-love-comics-with-joshua-williamson-and-kelly-sue-deconnick/
Harper, David. 2026. “I try to never do the same page twice”: Artist Matías Bergara on his art and A Mischief of Magpies. SKTCHD (August 5): https://sktchd.com/art-feature/matias-bergara-art-feature-interview/
Robles, Jose María. 2026. Jeff Smith, comic book legend: "'Bone' is one of the most censored books in the US". Mundo America (August 7): https://www.mundoamerica.com/entertainment/2026/08/07/6a75956fe85ece61308b459e.html
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Steven Pennella. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj4j86oW0Jw
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, Bandits, & Bins - Ben Sears. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I5trBZ_-Yo
Robinson, N. Scott and Alex Grand. 2026. Secret identities: American superheroes international comics - San Diego #ComicCon 2026. Comic Book Historians (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBw2cbUOmU
Loase, Heather. 2026. Free SAW Comics Workshop You are an athlete! - with Heather Loase. Sequential Artists Workshop (August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDqc6_0ZVU
Degg, D. D. 2026. 80th Annual Reuben Award winners. Daily Cartoonist (August 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/08/80th-annual-reuben-award-winners/
Frankey and Coy. 2026. Denys Cowan on Static, Nightwing & Milestone. DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (6; August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSebuRvv6vQ
Brown, Glenn. 2026. Daily News should continue to root out 'pornography' [Arlo and Janis letter]. Galveston Daily News (August 3): https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/daily-news-should-continue-to-root-out-pornography/article_7e9c8ceb-2312-4c7f-bbcc-e335c9595c97.html
Taylor, Mary Ann. 2026. Most comics have something enough to offend somebody [Arlo and Janis letter]. Galveston Daily News (August 8): https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/most-comics-have-something-enough-to-offend-somebody/article_9f96e21a-34fe-4a41-91a5-33e44b4e8996.html
Bahr, Lindsey / Associated Press. 2026. New Spider-Man movie nets a historic opening. Washington Post (August 5): B1, 3
Unknown. 1928. To Make “Ella Cinders" Doll. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (7; June 7): 66. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-07-07_61_7/page/66/mode/2up
Unknown. 1928. London Cartoonist Here. Tom Webster of London Daily Mail Covered the Tunney-Heeney Fight [sports cartooning]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (10; July 28): 20. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-07-28_61_10/page/20/mode/2up
Sunday, August 09, 2026
Nick Galifianakis wins Reuben for Magazine/Newspaper Illustration
80th Annual Reuben Award Winners
It appears that he's doing all his work now as digitally.
Aug 15: Art Hondros' Transformer artist chat
Join us in downtown Washington DC for a Q&A with Takoma-Park based comics artist Art Hondros, In Conversation with comics journalist Mike Rhode!
This program is free and open to the public and is in conjunction with the culminating exhibition, "Comics, et cetera," for the annual transformer Exercises for Emerging Artists program: E23 DwightMess Comics Lab!
Q&A with Art Hondros
Saturday, Aug 15th 1pm
Transformer , 1404 P Street NW DC
Art will have all four issues of his current historical semi-biographical comic, Dot of the Mid Century for sale at the event.
Saturday, August 08, 2026
Oct 17: Author Talk: Sierra Barnes
Author Talk: Sierra Barnes
Comic artist and author of 'Hans Vogel is Dead'
Saturday, October 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a conversation with comic artist and author Sierra Barnes, author and illustrator of the webcomic Hans Vogel is Dead, now collected in two volumes published by Dark Horse.
Sierra Barnes is a comic creator and history buff who currently lives in Washington, DC making webcomics and print comics based on history and folklore. She graduated in 2014 from the College of William & Mary with a double-major in History and German Studies, and graduated in August of 2019 with a MFA in Comics from California College of the Arts.
In Hans Vogel is Dead, Sierra Barnes weaves a rich anti-fascist fairytale about the importance of recognizing past wrongs, even (especially) when it’s easier not to.
If you love comics, fiction, art, folklore, and learning from history, this is an event not to be missed!
Questions about this program? Contact Wheaton Library @240-777-0678. The program will be in the Multi-Purpose Room, on the first floor, off the lobby.
Sept 1: Meg Cabot discusses & signs DETECTIVE BABY
Meg Cabot discusses & signs DETECTIVE BABY
Tuesday, September 1 6:00 PM ET
https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062216952-0
Meet the Authors
Detective Baby: Dance Team Drama: A Graphic Novel
Event Location
Friday, August 07, 2026
WaPo writers chat about Spider-Man
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ escapes ‘superhero fatigue’ for a simple reason
Three writers discuss what happens when filmmakers get the formula right.
By Damir Marusic, Will Leitch, and Jim Geraghty
August 6, 2026
Thursday, August 06, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/6/2026
Wijngaard, Caspar. 2026. I’m Caspar Wijngaard AMA!. Reddit (July): https://www.reddit.com/r/thePowerFantasy/comments/1ukel2i/im_caspar_wijngaard_ama/
Unknown. 1944. Town talk: Private [Frank] Hawkinson cartoonist for his Camp Siebert paper. Yonkers Herald Statesman (August 17). Online at https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/08/flea-market-finds-steranko-iron-ons.html
Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ lands biggest Tuesday in box office history: The records keep piling up for Sony's superhero blockbuster that stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-biggest-tuesday-1236665110/
Hibberd, James. 2026. Disney predicts ‘Spider-Man’ record opening “bodes well” for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro makes a case for 'Brand New Day' being a good omen for 'Doomsday' box office. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-spider-man-record-avengers-doomsday-1236664761/
Davids, Brian. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Michael Mando on finally returning as Scorpion: “This is Level One of the character’s potential”: The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/spider-man-brand-new-day-michael-mando-scorpion-1236665373
Asher-Perrin, Emmet. 2026. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a reminder we could all use right now: You ARE saving the Shire for you, doofus. Reactor (July 31): https://reactormag.com/movie-review-spider-man-brand-new-day/
McBride, Carrie. 2026. The Spider-Verse awaits...at the library!. NYPL Blog (July 31): https://www.nypl.org/blog/2026/07/31/spider-verse-awaitsat-library
Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney’s strong parks results contrast with Universal’s gloomy outlook [In print as: Disney and Universal Executives Tell a Tale of Two Theme Parks]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-parks-universal.html
Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney+ cracks open the door to TikTok creator videos: Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service [In print as: TikTok Creators Gain Access To Original Disney Characters]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-tiktok-videos.html
Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. Animated Bollywood-focused musical ‘Diya’ in the works at Paramount from producers Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diya-paramount-animated-bollywood-musical-goldstein-daley-1236664847/
Hall, Mary Helene. 2026. Homewood native David McCaw lands his first cartoon in New Yorker. Bham Now (August 6): https://bhamnow.com/2026/08/06/homewood-native-david-mccaw-lands-his-first-cartoon-in-the-new-yorker/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘The Vale – Origins’ Director Abigail Hing Wen & John Aoshima discuss expanding the book into an animated world. Animation Magazine (August 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/the-vale-origins-director-abigail-hing-wen-john-aoshima-discuss-expanding-the-book-into-an-animated-world/
Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Comic artist Don Aguillo comics, DOOMSDAY, and the invasion of AI art into the medium. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uREK2ZmpSjI
Davidson, Keith. 2026. COMICS! The Magazine's Joseph Keatinge talks issue 7!. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3hlIX_XOs
Siuntres, John. 2026. The Bill Sienkiewicz doc with Sal Abbinanti. Word Balloon (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnqTBKHi04
Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic art collector interview with Little John Nacinovich. CAF+ (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agAcmt6bhj0
Unknown. 2026. Danny Trejo reveals the history behind Year of the Devil - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxG0UZJL1kU
Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Justin Giampaoli & Art Ebuen on the Central Valley crime comic Westside from Studio 12-7. Fanbase Press (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIkLOMa9ToE
Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Gizmoe Studios founder Mike Stradford on being an indie comic creator in 2026 and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_LpTgxLc0
Farley, Chad. 2026. Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City - Chuck Brown bringing two legendary warriors back together! Collectors Confessions (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDQcVWmmvc
Sharp, Kevin. 2026. Page I love with Craig Thompson [Hicksville by Dylan Horrocks]. CAF+ (August 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__NBZmHRyM
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talkin' (Killer) Tomatoes with Bob Frantz. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSQmiasn24
Lee, Cassy. 2026. Drawing BIG feelings with Cassy Lee - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5eG5csPUb8
Unknown. 2026. Todd McFarlane on Spawn's future & comic books - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wUqKZu59pY
Stenzel, Wesley. 2025. Scott Adams, controversial Dilbert creator, says he's paralyzed below the waist amid cancer battle. Entertainment Weekly (December 16): https://ew.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-paralyzed-below-the-waist-11870540
Sirvent, Roberto. 2025. BAR Book Forum: Ben Passmore’s book, “Black Arms to Hold You Up”. Black Agenda Report (December 17): https://www.blackagendareport.com/bar-book-forum-ben-passmores-book-black-arms-hold-you
Showalter, Walter. 2025. A picture is worth a thousand words: Fargo author’s novella adapted into graphic novel [Blake Alb AKA Darrin Albert; John Davies; Snowcrow]. High Plains Reader (December 18): https://hpr1.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-fargo-authors-novella-adapted-into-graphic-novel/
Whitbrook, James. 2025. Archie Comics is getting another reboot—but not at Archie Comics. io9 (December 19): https://gizmodo.com/archie-comics-reboot-2026-oni-press-2000701611
Schedeen, Jesse. 2025. Archie Comics teases its strangest, most exciting reboot ever. IGN (December 18): https://www.ign.com/articles/archie-comics-teases-its-strangest-most-exciting-reboot-ever
Pinckard, Cliff. 2025. Legendary comic strip now controlled by Sony [Peanuts]. cleveland.com (December 19): https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2025/12/legendary-comic-strip-now-controlled-by-sony.html
Unknown. 2025. Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain. Associated Press (December 19): https://apnews.com/article/sony-snoopy-peanuts-charlie-brown-d41b5c0973b9bdbfa7622caf3a11ef92
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. What happens next in the Diamond Bankruptcy…and a few loose ends. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/what-happens-next-in-the-diamond-bankruptcy-and-a-few-loose-ends/
Schenker, Brett. 2026. Diamond’s Trustee Morgan W. Fisher and some publishers reach a settlement over consigned goods. Graphic Policy (August 5): https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/08/05/diamonds-trustee-morgan-w-fisher-and-some-publishers-reach-a-settlement-over-consigned-goods/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. New York Symposium publishes fall line-up. Daily Cartoonist (August 5): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/05/new-york-symposium-publishes-fall-line-up/
Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Muppets/Marvel official crossover delivers a ‘different kind of comedy, according to Chip Zdarsky. CBR (August 5): https://www.cbr.com/marvel-the-muppets-crossover-chip-zdarsky-interview/
Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Jeremy Haun looks back–and ahead–at Ignition Press. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jeremy-haun-looks-back-and-ahead-at-ignition-press/
Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Danny Luckert shines on Airwalker. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-danny-luckert-shines-on-airwalker/
Levin, Bob. 2026. R&R: Nos qui morituri [Watchmen]. TCJ (August 6): https://www.tcj.com/rr-nos-qui-morituri/
Benton, Nicholas F. 2026. F.C. native, author Ted White gained national notoriety. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 1, 4. Online at https://www.fcnp.com/2026/08/05/f-c-native-author-ted-white-gained-national-notoriety/
Dreisonstok, Mark. 2026. Otakon convention, a major cultural event in Washington. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 5
Unknown. 1944. Town talk: Private [Frank] Hawkinson cartoonist for his Camp Siebert paper. Yonkers Herald Statesman (August 17). Online at https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/08/flea-market-finds-steranko-iron-ons.html
Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ lands biggest Tuesday in box office history: The records keep piling up for Sony's superhero blockbuster that stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-biggest-tuesday-1236665110/
Hibberd, James. 2026. Disney predicts ‘Spider-Man’ record opening “bodes well” for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro makes a case for 'Brand New Day' being a good omen for 'Doomsday' box office. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-spider-man-record-avengers-doomsday-1236664761/
Davids, Brian. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Michael Mando on finally returning as Scorpion: “This is Level One of the character’s potential”: The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/spider-man-brand-new-day-michael-mando-scorpion-1236665373
Asher-Perrin, Emmet. 2026. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a reminder we could all use right now: You ARE saving the Shire for you, doofus. Reactor (July 31): https://reactormag.com/movie-review-spider-man-brand-new-day/
McBride, Carrie. 2026. The Spider-Verse awaits...at the library!. NYPL Blog (July 31): https://www.nypl.org/blog/2026/07/31/spider-verse-awaitsat-library
Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney’s strong parks results contrast with Universal’s gloomy outlook [In print as: Disney and Universal Executives Tell a Tale of Two Theme Parks]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-parks-universal.html
Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney+ cracks open the door to TikTok creator videos: Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service [In print as: TikTok Creators Gain Access To Original Disney Characters]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-tiktok-videos.html
Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. Animated Bollywood-focused musical ‘Diya’ in the works at Paramount from producers Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diya-paramount-animated-bollywood-musical-goldstein-daley-1236664847/
Hall, Mary Helene. 2026. Homewood native David McCaw lands his first cartoon in New Yorker. Bham Now (August 6): https://bhamnow.com/2026/08/06/homewood-native-david-mccaw-lands-his-first-cartoon-in-the-new-yorker/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘The Vale – Origins’ Director Abigail Hing Wen & John Aoshima discuss expanding the book into an animated world. Animation Magazine (August 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/the-vale-origins-director-abigail-hing-wen-john-aoshima-discuss-expanding-the-book-into-an-animated-world/
Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Comic artist Don Aguillo comics, DOOMSDAY, and the invasion of AI art into the medium. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uREK2ZmpSjI
Davidson, Keith. 2026. COMICS! The Magazine's Joseph Keatinge talks issue 7!. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3hlIX_XOs
Siuntres, John. 2026. The Bill Sienkiewicz doc with Sal Abbinanti. Word Balloon (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnqTBKHi04
Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic art collector interview with Little John Nacinovich. CAF+ (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agAcmt6bhj0
Unknown. 2026. Danny Trejo reveals the history behind Year of the Devil - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxG0UZJL1kU
Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Justin Giampaoli & Art Ebuen on the Central Valley crime comic Westside from Studio 12-7. Fanbase Press (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIkLOMa9ToE
Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Gizmoe Studios founder Mike Stradford on being an indie comic creator in 2026 and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_LpTgxLc0
Farley, Chad. 2026. Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City - Chuck Brown bringing two legendary warriors back together! Collectors Confessions (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDQcVWmmvc
Sharp, Kevin. 2026. Page I love with Craig Thompson [Hicksville by Dylan Horrocks]. CAF+ (August 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__NBZmHRyM
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talkin' (Killer) Tomatoes with Bob Frantz. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSQmiasn24
Lee, Cassy. 2026. Drawing BIG feelings with Cassy Lee - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5eG5csPUb8
Unknown. 2026. Todd McFarlane on Spawn's future & comic books - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wUqKZu59pY
Stenzel, Wesley. 2025. Scott Adams, controversial Dilbert creator, says he's paralyzed below the waist amid cancer battle. Entertainment Weekly (December 16): https://ew.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-paralyzed-below-the-waist-11870540
Sirvent, Roberto. 2025. BAR Book Forum: Ben Passmore’s book, “Black Arms to Hold You Up”. Black Agenda Report (December 17): https://www.blackagendareport.com/bar-book-forum-ben-passmores-book-black-arms-hold-you
Showalter, Walter. 2025. A picture is worth a thousand words: Fargo author’s novella adapted into graphic novel [Blake Alb AKA Darrin Albert; John Davies; Snowcrow]. High Plains Reader (December 18): https://hpr1.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-fargo-authors-novella-adapted-into-graphic-novel/
Whitbrook, James. 2025. Archie Comics is getting another reboot—but not at Archie Comics. io9 (December 19): https://gizmodo.com/archie-comics-reboot-2026-oni-press-2000701611
Schedeen, Jesse. 2025. Archie Comics teases its strangest, most exciting reboot ever. IGN (December 18): https://www.ign.com/articles/archie-comics-teases-its-strangest-most-exciting-reboot-ever
Pinckard, Cliff. 2025. Legendary comic strip now controlled by Sony [Peanuts]. cleveland.com (December 19): https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2025/12/legendary-comic-strip-now-controlled-by-sony.html
Unknown. 2025. Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain. Associated Press (December 19): https://apnews.com/article/sony-snoopy-peanuts-charlie-brown-d41b5c0973b9bdbfa7622caf3a11ef92
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. What happens next in the Diamond Bankruptcy…and a few loose ends. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/what-happens-next-in-the-diamond-bankruptcy-and-a-few-loose-ends/
Schenker, Brett. 2026. Diamond’s Trustee Morgan W. Fisher and some publishers reach a settlement over consigned goods. Graphic Policy (August 5): https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/08/05/diamonds-trustee-morgan-w-fisher-and-some-publishers-reach-a-settlement-over-consigned-goods/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. New York Symposium publishes fall line-up. Daily Cartoonist (August 5): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/05/new-york-symposium-publishes-fall-line-up/
Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Muppets/Marvel official crossover delivers a ‘different kind of comedy, according to Chip Zdarsky. CBR (August 5): https://www.cbr.com/marvel-the-muppets-crossover-chip-zdarsky-interview/
Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Jeremy Haun looks back–and ahead–at Ignition Press. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jeremy-haun-looks-back-and-ahead-at-ignition-press/
Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Danny Luckert shines on Airwalker. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-danny-luckert-shines-on-airwalker/
Levin, Bob. 2026. R&R: Nos qui morituri [Watchmen]. TCJ (August 6): https://www.tcj.com/rr-nos-qui-morituri/
Benton, Nicholas F. 2026. F.C. native, author Ted White gained national notoriety. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 1, 4. Online at https://www.fcnp.com/2026/08/05/f-c-native-author-ted-white-gained-national-notoriety/
Dreisonstok, Mark. 2026. Otakon convention, a major cultural event in Washington. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 5
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