Comictropolis launch at MLK library

COMICTROPOLIS: La Borinqueña Rises - An Afternoon with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez and David Betancourt at Martin Luther King library is starting. 

One disturbed person was removed after cursing at the stage so it got a little late. 

Shawn Martinbrough is teaching comics creation afterwards.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/22/2026

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Interview + Process: Shauna J. Grant on Baby-Sitters Little Sister: Karen’s Surprise. The Beat (May 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-process-shauna-j-grant-on-baby-sitters-little-sister-karens-surprise/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/22/26: Cathedral Gets a Heavy Metal Album. The Beat (May 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-052226/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 5/22/26: Riding Out the Storm. The Beat (May 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-5-22-26-riding-out-the-storm/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Dark Horse Closes Its Comic Store Chain, Things From Another World. Bleeding Cool (May 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dark-horse-closes-its-comic-store-chain-things-from-another-world/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Dark Horse Shutting Down Retail Chain; Adding videogame division. ICv2 (May 21): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62449/dark-horse-shutting-down-retail-chain

Unknown. 2026. Kenichi Yoda to Take Over as Studio Ghibli President & CEO in June. Animation Magazine (May 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/kenichi-yoda-taking-over-as-studio-ghibli-president-ceo-in-june/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Ed Steckley to Receive the NCS Silver T-Square. Daily Cartoonist (May 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/21/ed-steckley-to-receive-the-ncs-silver-t-square/

VanHooker, Brian. 2026. Roger Rabbit's Singing Sword Caused Behind-the-Scenes Controversy, Says the Guy Who Animated It; Animation legend Phil Nibbelink recalls the making of a memorable gag from Who Framed Roger Rabbit. Polygon (May 21): https://www.polygon.com/singing-sword-roger-rabbit/

Fienberg, Daniel. 2026. ‘Mating Season’ Review: ‘Big Mouth’ team’s Netflix comedy offers raunchy animal laughs but could have used more heart; Nick Kroll, June Diane Raphael, Zach Woods and Sabrina Jalees lead the cast voicing horny woodland creatures looking for sex and maybe love. Hollywood Reporter (May 22): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/mating-season-review-netflix-big-mouth-1236603630/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. French Presidential Candidate Accused of Racist Tropes in Comic Book Bio. Daily Cartoonist (May 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/21/french-presidential-candidate-accused-of-racist-tropes-in-comic-book-bio/

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [181]. Scoop (May 21): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-181/

Unknown. 2026. Comic Shop & Convention Owner Scott Schlazer Discusses Career in Comics & Fandom. Scoop (May 21): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/comic-shop-convention-owner-scott-schlazer-discusses-career-in-comics-fandom/

Cloos, Art and Alice Cloos (ill.). 2026. Convention Recap: GraphFix Con. Scoop (May 21): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/convention-recap-graphfix-con/

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Anime Central 2026 in Photos, Part 2; Features custom cars and cosplay. ICv2 (May 22): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62458/anime-central-2026-photos-part-2

Kleinman, Jake. 2026. Adventure Time’s Grass Sword Changed the Show in Ways Nobody Expected. Polygon (May 21): https://www.polygon.com/adventure-time-grass-sword-fern-history-origin-adam-muto-interview/

Hughes, William. 2026. Nicolas Cage Is the Unexpected Worst Part of Prime Video's Spider-Noir. AV Club (May 22): https://www.avclub.com/spider-noir-review-nicolas-cage-prime-video

Fienberg, Daniel. 2026. ‘Spider-Noir’ Review: Nicolas Cage’s eccentricities boost by-the-numbers storytelling in Amazon’s Spider-Man-adjacent drama. Hollywood Reporter (May 22): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/spider-noir-review-nicolas-cage-amazon-1236603901/

White, Abbey. 2026. Nicolas Cage and ‘Spider-Noir’ Team on Bringing Bogart to Superheroes: “We didn’t want to make a version of Spider-Man that anyone had seen”. Hollywood Reporter (May 14): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/nicolas-cage-spider-noir-bogart-spider-man-1236596031/

Chuba, Kirsten. 2026. Trey Parker Admits “It’s Scarier” to Do ‘South Park’ in the Trump Era: “That group has a military”. Hollywood Reporter (May 21): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/trey-parker-south-park-scarier-trump-military-1236603652/

Bedigan, Mike. 2026. Owner of ‘Peanuts’ Music Sues Trump Administration for Using Scores Without Permission; Lee Mendelson Film Productions, which owns the copyright to ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’ and other shows, filed the suits in federal courts in New York and Washington, DC. Independent (May 22): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/peanuts-music-trump-administration-lawsuit-b2981141.html

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Matt Pritchett Wins Press Awards’ Cartoonist of the Year. Daily Cartoonist (May 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/22/matt-pritchett-wins-press-awards-cartoonist-of-the-year

Criscione, Jesse James, Emmet, Shawn Hudachko, and Bryan McClay. 2026. A Shifting Industry? Or Same Ol’ Story? Milton Griepp & Brian Haberlin. Beyond Wednesdays's The Industry of Comics (114; May 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFF1NJ76IyA

Wiley, Chelsea. 2026. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Reopening Brings Rare Comics Exhibit To Columbus. Columbus Navigator (April 29): https://www.columbusnavigator.com/billy-ireland-cartoon-library-museum-reopens/

Bradshaw, Madeline. 2026. Ohio State’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum to Reopen Saturday With New Exhibitions. The Lantern (May 20): https://www.thelantern.com/2026/05/ohio-states-billy-ireland-cartoon-library-museum-to-reopen-saturday-with-new-exhibitions/

Heller, Steven. 2026. A Prison Memoir of a Palestinian Cartoonist [Mohammad Sabaaneh]. Daily Heller (May 22): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-a-graphic-memoir-of-a-palestinian-prisoner/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Serene Surrealism of Guy Billout. Daily Heller (May 18): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-the-serene-surrealism-of-guy-billout/

Billout, Guy. 2026. Guy Billout - Quiet Catastrophes [exhibit]. Philippe Labaune Gallery (May 20): https://philippelabaune.com/show/philippe-labaune-gallery-guy-billout-quiet-catastrophes

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Flip the Tortoise Over — This Week’s Links. TCJ (May 22): https://www.tcj.com/flip-the-tortoise-over-this-weeks-links/

Sohini, Kay. 2026. The Book Is a Rorschach Test: Kay Sohini in conversation with Tessa Hulls about Feeding Ghosts. SOLRAD (May 18): https://solrad.co/the-book-is-a-rorschach-test-kay-sohini-in-conversation-with-tessa-hulls-about-feeding-ghosts

Hull, Ania. 2026. Alison Bechdel Is Among the Comics Creators Raising the Form to the Level of Literature. Santa Fe New Mexican (May 15): https://www.santafenewmexican.com/pasatiempo/alison-bechdel-is-among-the-comics-creators-raising-the-form-to-the-level-of-literature/article_a0fd3e06-9d7c-44d7-bc57-6e3a22073b29.html

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Interview: Margeaux Pepoy on Coming Out, The Simpsons and What’s Next. Prism Comics (May 18): https://www.prismcomics.org/interview-margeaux-pepoy-on-coming-out-the-simpsons-and-whats-next/

Patches, Matt. 2026. James Tynion IV Never Expected Something Is Killing the Children to Become This Big; The 'Slaughterverse' has been reformatted for Webtoon, just one more step in the comic's cultural takeover. Polygon (May 15): https://www.polygon.com/james-tynion-iv-something-is-killing-the-children-interview-2026/

Chachowski, Richard. 2026. Critically Acclaimed Author Once Called ‘the Greatest Writer of All Time’ Discusses Topsy-Turvy New Fantasy Novel (Exclusive) [Alan Moore]. Parade (May 19): https://parade.com/books/critically-acclaimed-author-alan-moore-discusses-new-fantasy-novel

Weiss, Josh. 2026. How IDW Is Redefining Comics: ‘Fandom does not stop at the final page’. Forbes (May 18): https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2026/05/18/how-idw-is-redefining-comics-fandom-does-not-stop-at-the-final-page/

Cirri, Emilio and Andrea de Lise. 2026. Looking at the World, Through Comics: Interview to Gina Nakhle Koller. Lo Spazio Bianco (May 20): https://www.lospaziobianco.it/en/looking-at-the-world-through-comics-interview-to-gina-nakhle-koller/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “Our Work Is Rooted in South Asian Identity and Community-Led Histories” – Exploring the Publishing Output and Ethos of Kutty Press With Bhavani Balasubramanyam and Deepesh Sangtani. Broken Frontier (May 18): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/kutty-press-interview/

Chianca, Peter. 2026. Local Author’s Buzzy Graphic Novel ‘A Kid Like Me’ Tackles Middle School, Warts and All; "It's not in a specific state, but it has very much of a New England vibe," says cartoonist and author Norm Feuti. Boston.com (May 14): https://www.boston.com/culture/books/2026/05/14/local-authors-buzzy-graphic-novel-a-kid-like-me-tackles-middle-school-warts-and-all/

Chianca, Peter. 2026. Norm Feuti. Strip Search (61; May 9): https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/stripsearch/SS_0505_Norm_audio.mp3

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Death, Crimes, and Podcasts: Joey Esposito talks new IDW crime title ‘Killer Influences’. AIPT (May 21): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/05/21/killer-influences-qa/

Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #339 – Gail Simone Talks ‘Uncanny X-Men’. AIPT (May 18): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/05/18/x-men-monday-gail-simone-uncanny-x-men-4/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Joël Dos Reis Viegas on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for ‘Urbance: The Graphic Novel Saga’ in Collaboration With Magnetic Press. Fanbase Press (May 21): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58603-fanbase-press-interviews-joel-dos-reis-viegas-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-urbance-the-graphic-novel-saga-in-collaboration-with-magnetic-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Jules Scheele on the Upcoming Release of the Graphic Novel Adaptation of Virginia Woolf’s ‘Orlando’ With Avery Hill Publishing. Fanbase Press (May 20): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58596-fanbase-press-interviews-jules-scheele-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-graphic-novel-adaptation-of-virginia-woolfs-orlando-with-avery-hill-publishing/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Howie Noel on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Collected Edition of Chester Gould’s ‘Dick Tracy’ Comic Strips in Collaboration With the Library of American Comics. Fanbase Press (May 19): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58589-fanbase-press-interviews-howie-noel-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-collected-edition-of-chester-goulds-dick-tracy-comic-strips-in-collaboration-with-the-library/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Mike Deodato Jr. and Joe Pruett on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for ‘The Book of Deodato Jr.’. Fanbase Press (May 19): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58594-fanbase-press-interviews-mike-deodato-jr-and-joe-pruett-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-book-of-deodato-jr/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/22/2026

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Pro: Channel Check: Barnes & Noble (Graphic Novels, Manga, and Merch); Graphic novel changes, massive Bandai, Funko footprints. ICv2 (May 20): https://icv2.com/articles/high-low-pro/view/62438/channel-check-barnes-noble-graphic-novels-manga-merch

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. We Need to Keep Gatekeeping Out of Comics!. The Beat (May 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/keep-gatekeeping-out-of-comics/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Angoulême: 9e Art+ bankrupt but Bondoux insists war isn’t over. The Beat (May 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-9e-art-bankrupt-but-bondoux-insists-war-isnt-over/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. April 2026 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels; 'Invincible,' DC titles, 'Jujutsu Kaisen' rule the charts. ICv2 (May 20): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62437/april-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels

Degg, D. D. 2026. Beth Wolfensberger Singer Takes 2026 RFK Editorial Cartoon Award. Daily Cartoonist (May 20): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/20/beth-wolfensberger-singer-is-2026-rfk-editorial-cartoonist/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Dark Horse to Close Retail Stores, Sharpen IP Focus [Things From Another World]. The Beat (May 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-to-close-retail-stores-sharpen-ip-focus/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Publisher Michael Kelly to Leave Boom. The Beat (May 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/publisher-michael-kelly-to-leave-boom/

Johnson, Deej. 2026. Expanding the Star Trek Universe: Writers Susan and Tilly Bridges on the Voyager Homecoming comics. Brands Untapped (May 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/dailyexpanding-the-star-trek-universe-writers-susan-and-tilly-bridges-on-the-voyager-homecoming-comics/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Joshua Smeaton Moves Woodland Hills Graphic Novel Rights to Papercutz; Joshua Smeaton takes the Woodland Hills graphic novel publishing rights from Pixel+Ink to Papercutz for 2028 publication. Bleeding Cool (May 20): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/Joshua-smeaton-moves-woodland-hills-graphic-novel-rights-to-papercutz/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Justin Giampaoli and Dave Law Explore California’s Central Valley With WESTSIDE Kickstarter Comic. The Beat (May 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-justin-giampaoli-and-dave-law-westside/

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Anime Central 2026 in Photos, Part 1; Industry booths feature 'Dan Da Dan,' 'One Piece' TCG, and more. ICv2 (May 21): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62445/anime-central-2026-photos-part-1

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Geoff Johns Will Buy Back Unsold Copies of The Trillion Dollar Kid #1. Bleeding Cool (May 20): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/geoff-johns-will-buy-back-unsold-copies-of-the-trillion-dollar-kid-1/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Matt Stone and Trey Parker Discuss the Success and Stress of Delivering ‘South Park’s Record-Breaking Season at FYC Event. Animation Magazine (May 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/matt-stone-and-trey-parker-discuss-the-success-and-stress-of-delivering-south-parks-record-breaking-season-at-fyc-event/

Hibberd, James. 2026. ‘The Boys’ Creator Says ‘Vought Rising’ Spinoff Has a More Gritty Tone; Eric Kripke discusses the differences in the upcoming prequel series, while assuring, "Our satirical teeth are just as sharp.". Hollywood Reporter (May 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/vought-rising-the-boys-spinoff-prequel-1236602390/

Hibberd, James. 2026. ‘The Boys’ Creator Breaks Down Series Finale’s Boldest Choices: “I own that decision”; The fifth and final season of the Prime Video hit comes to a close with tragedy on both sides. Hollywood Reporter (May 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/the-boys-finale-homelander-eric-kripke-interview-1236601906/

Bird, Betsy. 2026. Reflections of Identity: An Opting Out conversation with creators Maia Kobabe and Lucky Srikumar. A Fuse #8 Production (May 21): https://afuse8production.slj.com/2026/05/21/reflections-of-identity-an-opting-out-conversation-with-creators-maia-kobabe-and-lucky-srikumar/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Whatever Your Feels Are About ‘The Boys’ Finale, It Looks Like It Pissed Off the Right People; Surprise, surprise: Elon Musk doesn't understand Homelander. io9 (May 21): https://gizmodo.com/the-boys-homelander-elon-musk-eric-kripke-season-five-finale-2000761872

Berube, Angelina. 2026. Longtime Cartoonist Honored for Inspiring Creativity [Sy Barry]. Eagle-Tribune (May 21): https://www.eagletribune.com/news/merrimack_valley/longtime-cartoonist-honored-for-inspiring-creativity/article_f1f54ba1-7a38-4ce2-a4de-20616dd0818e.html

Unknown. 2026. Mawrters in the New Yorker; Featuring a special new cartoon by Maggie Larson ’10. Bryn Mawr Bulletin (Spring): https://www.brynmawr.edu/bulletin/mawrters-new-yorker

Snelling, Grace. 2026. How Penguin Random House Set Its Penguin Logo Free; The company just introduced a series of playful, hand-drawn illustrations that bring its iconic penguin to life [cartoon mascot]. Fast Company (March 9): https://www.fastcompany.com/91501856/how-penguin-random-house-set-its-penguin-logo-free

Davids, Brian. 2026. Emile Hirsch Wanted to Live in a World Where People Dug ‘Speed Racer’ — and Now He Does. Hollywood Reporter (May 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/emile-hirsch-speed-racer-legacy-1236601946/

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Hans Rickheit Talks Hitchhiking on 9/11 and The Time-Saving Twin Technique. TCJ (May 21): https://www.tcj.com/hans-rickheit-talks-hitchhiking-on-9-11-and-the-time-saving-twin-technique/

Associated Press. 2010. Shrek Forever After — Film Review; You know that a film franchise is beginning to tire when its central character is in the throes of a midlife crisis. Such is the case with the lovable ogre in "Shrek Forever After.". Hollywood Reporter (October 14): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/shrek-forever-after-film-review-29507/

RFK Journalism cartoon award goes to Beth Wolfensberger Singer

Beth Wolfensberger Singer Takes 2026 RFK Editorial Cartoon Award

 D. D. Degg  

May 20, 2026   https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/20/beth-wolfensberger-singer-is-2026-rfk-editorial-cartoonist/

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/20/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Rob Liefeld Celebrates Dan Buckley's Departure as Marvel President. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rob-liefeld-celebrates-dan-buckley-departure-as-marvel-president/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Big Plan for Disney, Marvel and More Involves "Executive Cleaning". Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-big-plan-for-disney-marvel-and-more-involves-executive-cleaning/

Flook, Ray. 2026. Marvel Studios/Marvel Comics Fallout: Thoughts on Monday's big news. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/tv/marvel-studios-marvel-comics-fallout-thoughts-on-mondays-big-news/

Kendall, Joshua. 2026. Fear and Laughter: Doonesbury, Hunter Thompson, and Rolling Stone; How cartoonist Garry Trudeau embraced the counter-culture, became a Rolling Stone writer, and pissed off Hunter S. Thompson so much that the gonzo journalist mailed him an envelope with nothing but used toilet paper. Rolling Stone (May 19): https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/doonesbury-garry-trudeau-hunter-s-thompson-1235560680/, and https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/comics/how-doonesbury-creator-garry-trudeau-pissed-off-hunter-s-thompson/ar-AA23zkkw

Trudeau, Garry. 2026. American Icons: In praise of Snoopy, the ordinary dog whose imagination ran away with him — and us; Charles M. Schulz’s creation is the American archetype: the dreamer for whom nothing seems out of reach. Rolling Stone (May 19): https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/snoopy-tribute-garry-trudeau-1235560627/

Lockwood, Matthew. 2026. 'Working on Dan Dare Has Been a Dream Project'. BBC Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire (May 17): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmpwy3zyrlo

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Kickstarter Reverts to Prior Adult Content Policy After Backlash. Daily Cartoonist (May 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/19/kickstarter-reverts-to-prior-adult-content-policy-after-backlash/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Dave Brown Out at Independent. Daily Cartoonist (May 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/19/dave-brown-out-at-the-independent/

Hesse, Monica. 2026. What’s the Best TV Show for Kids? After a long search, I have the answer; A critic spends hundreds of hours in the weird and wonderful world of television for young children. Washington Post (May 20): https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/05/20/critic-long-search-very-best-tv-show-children-under-6/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Reverse Ferrets, Apologises Over Mature Content Guidelines. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-reverse-ferrets-apologises-over-mature-content-guidelines/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Cartoon Denounced as ‘Blatantly Racist,’ ‘Colonial Stereotyping’ [Norway, Marvin Halleraker, by India]. Daily Cartoonist (May 20): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/20/cartoon-denounced-as-blatantly-racist-colonial-stereotyping/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Dave Baker's Halloween Boy, From Self-Published to Oni Press Hardcover. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dave-bakers-halloween-boy-from-self-published-to-oni-press-hardcover/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. TOLDJA: Image Comics No Longer Exclusive, Joins Universal Distribution. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/toldja-image-comics-no-longer-exclusive-joins-universal-distribution/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Exclusive: Universal Joins Lunar as Image Distributor; Adds to top lines. ICv2 (May 19): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62422/exclusive-universal-joins-lunar-image-distributor

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Chris Fondacaro, Executive VP & Head of Marvel Franchise, Is Out. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chris-fondacaro-executive-vp-head-of-marvel-franchise-is-out/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Hires and Promotions at Skybound and Prana: O’Brien, Kobashigawa, Yates, Richardson. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/hires-and-promotions-at-skybound-and-prana-obrien-kobashigawa-yates-richardson/

Freeman, John. 2026. Flashback Corner: The Lance McLane newspaper strip; Do you remember “Lance McLane”, the strip that picked up where “Jeff Hawke”, the creation of Sydney Jordan, left off… but only in Britain?. downthetubes (May 19): https://downthetubes.net/flashback-corner-the-lance-mclane-newspaper-strip/

Hutchins, E.B. 2026. The Online Nib and Ink Fest Is Going Strong – and Offers a Free 300+ Page Sampler [Cartoonist United]. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-online-nib-and-ink-fest-is-going-strong-and-offers-a-free-300-page-sampler/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Apple TV Announces New Peanuts Features. Daily Cartoonist (May 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/19/apple-tv-announces-new-peanuts-features/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Embracer to Spin Off Dark Horse Parent Fellowship Entertainment. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/fellowship-spin-off/

Bird, Betsy. 2026. Heists and Hijinks! Scams and Scoundrels! It’s a Diamond Fever Q&A With Steve Sheinkin and Jon Chad. A Fuse #8 Production (May 20): https://afuse8production.slj.com/2026/05/20/heists-and-hijinks-scams-and-scoundrels-its-a-diamond-fever-qa-with-steve-sheinkin-and-jon-chad/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Apple TV Cooks Up a ‘Snoopy Summer’ With More ‘Peanuts’ Programming. Animation Magazine (May 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/apple-tv-cooks-up-a-snoopy-summer-with-more-peanuts-programming/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Netflix Forges Creative Partnership With Animation Duo Michael Jelenic & Aaron Horvath. Animation Magazine (May 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/netflix-forges-creative-partnership-with-animation-duo-michael-jelenic-aaron-horvath/

Murali, Chinmay. 2023. Infertility Comics and Graphic Medicine. Countway Library Author Series (April 18): https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/N2joA1tpzdpAhtpTii13CDWObPSp7PTsBtXhNCBADMHKSlvFpKkFda3bKiAsinCWqTqI3fs-9FUUlCT9.YL1kvYLfNiSxhCV-?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1681837568000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/share/AwZjo8H21QJXUcR0KbeH4Qupjk1lZEGquwf7-bWMUFeKovy6AsyfdCq0eDxlqM5D.XU-GezvUIi2zeJa5%3FstartTime%3D1681837568000

Thomas, Rachel M. 2026. Shrink: Story of a Fat Girl. Countway Library Author Series (February 19): https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/4MZixCTyKan85NsZKSDVDKYZJWzQpiHUm0CwThpEaI2aPsMTxbcvTcSh4A7l4_t7f4LBcB1TjrUkl21m.l1aYwY9iyrJi3Cvl?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&oldStyle=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FQfu2v4ORGkHj0zKc-t8Tki4CYL-wR8Rl4Q3-8xWGnPZYi7OUpik6emAPsZL-nYI.7yfxAj81s5YzWrJZ

Lewis, A. David. 2026. Body, Soul, & Comics. Countway Library Author Series (May 14): https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/UayKqtCVlYYZeGCclEutgOfPvfyRX7Aoro11O04-grWzcLAg0hP49EjKHG9Eb8JVKcnhYy7jUnMvKQM6.XxBH7fBSkqlyxJiQ?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&oldStyle=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FKzY06StMp8lRgluXauz14WWe_85rE8EJCdrEOzbLzcmfdYhjuB5F41dNEgltU7e4.mVTVTftTF0eK_EB0

Rhode, Mike (ed.). 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 4. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 20): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-4.html

Pohle, Marlene. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 5: In Cuba with Marlene Pohle (2000). International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 20): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-5-in-cuba.html

Priest, Cherie and Tara O'Connor (ill.). 2018. The Agony House [comic book fiction]. Arthur A. Levine Books

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. How to Read 2000AD for Americans. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/how-to-read-2000ad-for-americans/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The Immersive ’86 Eighty-Six’ Audiobook Goes Harder Than the Anime Ever Did; Crunchyroll may have quietly pulled one of its best slept‑on anime, but Yen Press’ '86 Eighty‑Six' audiobook feels less like a substitute and more like the most meta way to experience Asato Asato’s war‑torn light novel. io9 (May 20): https://gizmodo.com/86-eighty-six-anime-crunchyroll-removed-audiobook-yen-press-2000761388

Indongo, Nantali. 2026. Cartoonist, author, Arizona O'Neill on 2009 pop music, grief and organ donation. CBC’s The Bridge (May 9): https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-167-the-bridge/clip/16213796-cartoonist-author-arizona-oneill-2009-pop-music-grief

O'Neill, Arizona. 2026. Injustice, in the Flesh; When opioids kill some of us, and their organs go to others, no one should see that as a mixed blessing – we should question the system, and who benefits most. The Globe and Mail (May 15): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-opioid-overdoses-organ-donation-memoir/

Parini, Elsie Lynn. 2026. New Graphic Novel Highlights Weybridge History; Tillie Walden, the fifth Vermont Cartoonist Laureate, has spent the past three years researching and crafting the historical graphic novel “Charity & Sylvia.”. Addison Independent (May 14): https://www.addisonindependent.com/2026/05/14/new-graphic-novel-highlights-weybridge-history

Rosenberg, Matthew and Ethan S. Parker. 2026. Patrick Horvath. Ideas Don't Bleed (149; May 20): https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/hmm

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The Final Season of ‘The Boys’ Felt Like Watching a Comedian Bomb Their Set. io9 (May 20): https://gizmodo.com/the-boys-final-season-5-prime-video-gen-v-review-2000761297

Davis, Clayton. 2026. Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fleischer Studios and Fifth Chance Productions (Exclusive). Variety (May 20): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/quinta-brunson-betty-boop-movie-1236754550/

Joest, Mick. 2026. Rick and Morty Movie Confirmed by Dan Harmon, Who Also Told Me the 'Dream' Director Making It Happen. CinemaBlend (May 19): https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/dan-harmon-confirmed-rick-and-morty-movie-told-me-dream-director-making-it-happen

Smith, White. 2026. Book Review: Hal Foster’s Tarzan Years – Building a Great White Father. Panels & Prose (May 19): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/05/19/building-a-great-white-father-hal-fosters-tarzan-years/

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#49: Creativity within Confines & the Poetry of the Page with Grant Snider. New York Cartoons (May 20): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/dma49-creativity-within-confines-30f

Rubio, Ricardo. 2025. Son of Pablo Escobar Releases Comic Book about Growing Up in the Drug Lord’s Shadow [Spain]. Russpain (November 12): https://russpain.com/en/news-3/pablo-escobars-son-releases-comic-book-about-childhood-in-drug-lords-shadow-324421/

Delorenzo, Lorraine. 2025. Pablo Escobar’s son publishes a comic book about his childhood: ‘Netflix glorifies the drug world, I raise awareness’ [Spain]. El Pais (November 12): https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-12/pablo-escobars-son-publishes-a-comic-book-about-his-childhood-netflix-glorifies-the-drug-world-i-raise-awareness.html

Kennedy, Leslie. 2025. How a 1930s Cartoon Inspired the Sadie Hawkins Dance [Li'l Abner]. History (November 12): https://www.history.com/articles/sadie-hawkins-dance-origins-lil-abner

Bohlen, Teagie. 2025. Denver Graphic Novelist R. Alan Brooks Hits the Big Screen with Always, Most of the Time. Westword (November 12): https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/denver-graphic-novelist-r-alan-brooks-hits-the-big-screen-with-short-film-40799362/

Baculi, Spencer. 2025. Scott Snyder Says ‘DC K.O.’ Warner Bros. Crossovers Meant To Show Comic Books Have “Something for Everybody”. Bounding into Comics (November 11): https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/why-dc-ko-crossovers-homelander-annabelle

Breitbart, Ben. 2025. Pixar Animator Bobby Podesta Brings Holiday Magic to Life in "North for the Winter" Graphic Novel. Laughing Place (November 11): https://www.laughingplace.com/entertainment/bobby-podesta-north-for-the-winter-wdfm/

Unknown. 2025. West Virginia-Set Graphic Novel Tackles Grief and Identity [Heaven West Virginia; Ravi Teixeira]. West Virginia News (November 11): https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-set-graphic-novel-tackles-grief-and-identity/article_8486aba0-c244-4818-ba69-39ebe0072562.html

Weiss, Josh. 2025. V for Vendetta TV Series in the Works at HBO. Syfy (November 11): https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/hbo-lines-up-television-series-based-on-v-for-vendetta-graphic-novel

Gates, Simeon. 2025. Feats of Mississippi Medal of Honor recipient captured in graphic novel. Mississippi Today (September 11): https://mississippitoday.org/2025/11/11/feats-of-mississippi-medal-of-honor-recipient-captured-in-graphic-novel/

Xu, Xinto. 2025. The Phoenix in Conversation with Barbara Yelin [Germany]. The Phoenix (November 13): https://swarthmorephoenix.com/2025/11/13/the-phoenix-in-conversation-with-barbara-yelin/

Głownia, Dawid. 2025. A Certain Tendency in American Superhero Comics: Soviet Secret Weapons, Metahumans, Highly-Trained Soldiers, and Agents after the Fall of the USSR. Empire from a Distance: Images of Russians, Russia and the Soviet Union in Texts of Culture,  Arkadiusz Lewicki and Jedrzej Morawieck (eds), Wiesbaden, Germany: Harrasowitz,  45-65.  Online at https://www.academia.edu/129611436/A_Certain_Tendency_in_American_Superhero_Comics_Soviet_Secret_Weapons_Metahumans_Highly_Trained_Soldiers_and_Agents_After_the_Fall_of_the_USSR

Chapman, James. 2026. Comics at the Movies: From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame. Reaktion

Unknown. 1926. ["A. C, Williams, who recently was cartoonist of the Detroit Free Press, has signed a contract with Associated Editors, Chicago, for a series of cartoons"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (25; November 13): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-13_59_25/page/36/mode/2up

 Unknown.1926. [Dow Walling, creator of Campus Cowboys, is recovering from a severe illness]. Editor and Publisher 59 (26; November 20): 32. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-20_59_26/page/32/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Michael Lipman is doing a one-column daily comic for the O'Dell Newspaper Syndicate, titled "The Tootles""]. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Harry Stanton, manager of the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate, and Clare Briggs, cartoonist, returned to this country from Europe on the Berengaria Oct. 30"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Gene Byrnes, artist, has signed a five-year contract with the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate for his daily strip, "Regular Fellers"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (25; November 13): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-13_59_25/page/36/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. Joins Herald Tribune; Lloyd Jacquet Named Radio Editor, Succeeding Stephen L. Coles. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/36/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Sidney Smith, creator of The Gumps, was recently married to Mrs. Kathryn Imogene Eulette]. Editor and Publisher 59) 24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [The Woman Pays Club, of New York, entertained several noted cartoonists at a special cartoonists' luncheon]. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Library of Congress needs Cimmerian FCBD 2026

I've gotten an almost complete set for them, but I couldn't get the Free Comic Book Day 2026 The Cimmerian Xuthal of Dusk (FCBD Conan the Barbarian) from Ablaze comic for them. If anyone has a copy to donate, let me know and I will put you in touch with the comics division. 

WaPo on children's animation

What’s the best TV show for kids? After a long search, I have the answer.

A critic spends hundreds of hours in the weird and wonderful world of television for young children.

Column by Monica Hesse

May 20, 2026  

  

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/05/20/critic-long-search-very-best-tv-show-children-under-6/

Comic Logic Books & Artwork's Lot Con on WTOP

Where to find Northern Virginia’s version of Comic Con

Matt Kaufax | matt.kaufax@wtop.com

Matt About TownMay 19, 2026

https://wtop.com/matt-about-town/2026/05/how-to-participate-in-loudoun-countys-biggest-comic-book-event/

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/18/2026

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 1. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 18): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-1.html

Degg, D. D. 2026. John Lent – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/18/john-lent-rip/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. New York Working Cartoon Library Seeking Endowment Funds. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-york-working-cartoon-library/

Unknown. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - April 2026; New – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 18): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62400/top-20-graphic-novels-april-2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Daredevil Editor Devin Lewis on His Last Day at Marvel After 16 Years. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/daredevil-editor-devin-lewis-on-his-last-day-at-marvel-after-16-years/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. William Katt Launches Greatest American Hero Comic Book Kickstarter. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/william-katt-launches-greatest-american-hero-comic-book-kickstarter/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. President Dan Buckley Stepping Down at Marvel. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/president-dan-buckley-stepping-down-at-marvel/

Kit, Borys. 2026. Marvel Comics Shake-Up: TV Chief Brad Winderbaum Takes on Publishing as Veteran Dan Buckley Exits; At the same time, David Abdo will segue from Disney's music group to serve as general manager, comics and franchise. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-comics-shakeup-brad-winderbaum-dan-buckley-1236598922/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Marco Davanzo Receives BINC’s Unsung Hero Award. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/marco-davanzo-receives-bincs-unsung-hero-award/

Barnes, Mike. 2026. Tom Kane, ‘Clone Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64; He also played Magneto and Ultron and worked on ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Kim Possible,’ ‘The Wild Thornberrys’ and much more. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tom-kane-dead-yoda-clone-wars-star-wars-powerpuff-girls-1236598828/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Stuttgart Top Prize Winner Kiana Naghshineh Talks About the Making of ‘With Tapes and Toasts in the Car’ [Germany]. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/stuttgart-top-prize-winner-kiana-nagshineh-talks-about-the-making-of-with-tapes-and-toasts-in-the-car/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. A Gay Epidemic of Laughter: The ‘Jim Queen’ Creative Team Reveal the Cannes Selection’s Secrets. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/an-epidemic-of-laughter-the-jim-queen-creative-team-reveal-the-cannes-selections-secrets/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Nic Cabana on Claynosaurz’ Recent Blind Box Success and Other Exciting Plans for the Property. Animation Magazine (May 17): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/nic-cabana-on-his-claynosaurz-recent-blind-box-success-and-future-plans-for-the-property/

Judy, Cail. 2026. Chris Harnan Makes a Splash With His Latest From Breakdown Press. TCJ (May 18): https://www.tcj.com/chris-harnan-makes-a-splash-with-his-latest-from-breakdown-press/

katielou 106. 2019. Andy Capp Statue. This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown. Atlas Obscura (August 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/andy-capp-statue

Cherrygarden, Fred. 2025. Djoseph et Françwès. A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails. Atlas Obscura (March 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/djoseph-et-francwes

Cool Crab. 2022. Titeuf Statue; A statue of the Swiss cartoon character stands outside the school that inspired his creator. Atlas Obscura (September 22): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/titeuf-statue

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Every American Understands"

"Every American Understands"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4258

11 x 15 inch high-res color .jpg image, 1.5mb


"...Even in his brief remarks to reporters Tuesday, Trump made clear
that his sole concern in terms of the economy is the financial markets.
'The most important thing by far — including whether our stock market,
which, by the way, is at an all-time high — but including whether our
stock market goes up or down a little bit, the most important thing by
far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,' he said, adding, 'Every
American understands'..."

Oh, they understand, alright, ya' goddamn loser.
They understand that it's Luigi Time.

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"Trump makes jaw-dropping admission about America’s financial crisis",
Sarah-Jane Collins at MSN, 05.12.2026
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-makes-jaw-dropping-admission-about-america-s-financial-crisis/ar-AA232w7m

"Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war", Patrick Martin at
the WSWS, 05.13.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/14/alpg-m14.html

"What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of
the guillotine?" David North at the WSWS, 05.06.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/07/ruuu-m07.html

"God Bless Us, Every One", political cartoon by Mike Flugennock,
12.08.2024 https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4057
.
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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/16-17/2026

Levitz, Paul. 2020. ["I Just Received Word That Martin Pasko Passed Away."]. Facebook (May 11): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ep1EbCRoN/

Reyes, Carlos. 2019. Viñetas del Fin del Mundo - "Geisa Fernándes y John Lent". Viñetas del Fin del Mundo (July 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OleLsztIg

Rizzo, Frank C. 2006. Offbeat Comic Wants to Tease Readers' Brains [Lio]. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 15): D1, 9. scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/it-was-20-years-ago-today-lios-creepy-friends-had-come-to-stay/

Unknown. 2026. Celebrating 20 Years of Lio! [Mark Tatulli interview]. Andrews McMeel (May 15): https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/celebrating-20-years-of-lio/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Comic Barcelona Winners Announced. Daily Cartoonist (May 15): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/comic-barcelona-winners-announced/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Timmy Heague on the Copy of Action Comics #1 That Made Him a Man. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/timmy-heague-on-the-copy-of-action-comics-1-that-made-him-a-man/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Great Comic Book Piracy Debate of 2026, Spanish Police Involved. Bleeding Cool (May 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-great-comic-book-piracy-debate-of-2026-spanish-police-involved/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Starts Suspending Crowdfunders Over Content, Blames Stripe. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-starts-suspending-crowdfunders-over-content-blames-stripe/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Skottie Young Puts 'I Hate Fairyland' on Pause After #50. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/skottie-young-puts-i-hate-fairyland-on-pause-after-50/

Fairclough, Ian. 2026. The Chronicle Herald Editorial Cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to Receive National Award for Service to Canadian Journalism. SaltWire (May 15): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/the-chronicle-herald-editorial-cartoonist-bruce-mackinnon-michener-baxter-award-journalism

Clark, Jill. 2026. The Michener Awards Foundation Honours Bruce MacKinnon and Vaughn Palmer With the 2026 Michener-Baxter Award Français. Michener Awards Foundation (May 14): https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-michener-awards-foundation-honours-bruce-mackinnon-and-vaughn-palmer-with-the-2026-michener-baxter-award-822969321.html

Simon, Mark. 2026. Bill Holbrook Cartoonist Interview. MarkSimontoons (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxs3np1Qpq8

Iesse, Lisa. 2026. Alison McCreesh’s “Bite-Sized” Comic Treasury Celebrates Long and Sweet of “Short Years”. MyNorthNow (May 7): https://www.mynorthnow.com/87917/news/nwt-news/alison-mccreeshs-bite-sized-comic-treasury-celebrates-long-and-sweet-of-short-years/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Mark Bertolini & Steve Mardo. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3UaMCSm-2A

Stang, Audra. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop With Audra Stang. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LHwefMyfZM

Parker, AF. 2026. Heather Antos on Her Marvel and Star Wars Legacy at Comic Con Cape Town. Agents of Fandom (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1Gw4awCvM

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Pioneering Comics Scholar John Lent RIP. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 16): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/pioneering-comics-scholar-john-lent-rip.html

Banerjee, Arunava. 2026. How Anand RK Created the Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Investigation of India’s Digital Arrest Scams; He won the ‘Illustrated Reporting and Commentary’ prize, along with investigative reporters Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna Sharma, for ‘trAPPed’. Scroll.in (May 15): https://scroll.in/article/1092801/how-anand-rk-created-the-pulitzer-winning-graphic-investigation-of-indias-digital-arrest-scams

Thompson, Stephen, Aisha Harris, and Cyrena Touros. 2026. 'Shrek' – a Weird, Flatulent and Beloved Franchise – Turns 25. Pop Culture Happy Hour (May 14): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/f7e1c11e-24b9-4be6-baa6-9018534d4d18/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5818294

Valone, Conrad. 2025. Garfield Trail; Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis. Atlas Obscura (February 6): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garfield-trail

Garner, Vanessa. 2014. Comic Strip Route; This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip". Atlas Obscura (July 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/comic-strip-route

Schiffino, Andres. 2018. The Cartoon Wall at Overlook; In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists. Atlas Obscura (May 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cartoon-wall-at-overlook-new-york-new-york

Xavir, Xavi. 2025. 13, Rue del Percebe Mural; Mural dedicated to one of Spain's favorite cartoonists, Francisco Ibáñez. Atlas Obscura (November 11): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/13-rue-del-percebe-mural

Keefe, Jim. 2026. Sally Forth Summer Vacations. Patreon (May 17): https://www.patreon.com/posts/sally-forth-156677197

Leong, Tim. 2026. “Art Has to Be Learned Art”: Neal Adams on What It Takes to Be a Comic Artist [2005 interview]. SKTCHD (April 28): https://sktchd.com/interview/neal-adams-on-art-artists/

Whitman, Jack. 2026. Industry City Hosts Huge Comic Art Event Again [Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase]. Village Star-Review (May 13): https://www.star-revue.com/industry-city-hosts-huge-comic-art-event-again/

Raftery, Brian. 2026. Nobody Once Told Him the World Was Gonna Meme Shrek; The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit. New York Times (May 17): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/books/william-steig-shrek-anniversary.html

Harper, David. 2026. Marvel Seems to Be Broken. Let’s Fix Them!; God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again. SKTCHD (May 13): https://sktchd.com/longform/marvel-feature-2026/

Ehrlich, Madeline Kahn. 2026. Beyond the Cat’s Hat: A look into the controversial cartoons of a Dartmouth alumnus [Dr. Seuss]. The Dartmouth (May 15): https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/05/beyond-the-cats-hat-a-look-into-the-controversial-cartoons-of-a-dartmouth-alumnus

Thairone. 2025. Garo no Jidai o Yomu 1997 by Yoshihiro Hara. YouTube (December 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2shwshdCvs

Harper, David. 2026. A Lifetime Process With Rafael Albuquerque. Off Panel (549; April 27): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-549-a-lifetime-process-with-rafael-albuquerque/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Rafael_Albuquerque.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. Dangerous and Irresponsible With Matthew Rosenberg. Off Panel (550; May 4): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-550-dangerous-and-irresponsible-with-matthew-rosenberg/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Matthew_Rosenberg_2026.mp3

Davis, Vanessa. 2026. Vanessa Davis - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nM37_H4b_g

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Da Vinci Edition With Richard Ashley Hamilton. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtgWtVYfALw

Moore, Terry. 2026. Drawing Katchoo in Montenegro. Terry Moore Art (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcTPy8gOTA

Nyce, Caroline Mimbs. 2026. How to Win Our Cartoon Caption Contest. New Yorker (May 15): https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/how-to-win-our-cartoon-caption-contest

Degg, D. D. 2026. Harrison Jiedueh – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 16): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/16/harrison-jiedueh-rip/

Lloyd, John F. 2026. Liberian Genius Artist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh Deceased; Perspective of the life of the Famous Liberian Artist and Creator of the Legendary “Dr. Owl”. Liberian Observer (May 4): https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/liberian-genius-artist-harrison-black-baby-jiedueh-deceased/article_79d9b1e2-1ce0-4701-b273-f6a506526c51.html