Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/16/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Three Editors at Marvel Comics Laid Off, as Well as Comms Director. Bleeding Cool (April 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/three-editors-at-marvel-comics-laid-off-as-well-as-comms-director/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Adam Hughes, Cancelling Store Signings & Appearances After Diagnosis. Bleeding Cool (April 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/adam-hughes-cancelling-store-signings-appearances-after-diagnosis/

Allison. 2026. In other news [Adam Hughes' cancer]. Adam Hughes' Just Say... AH! (April 15):  https://www.adamhughesofficial.com/post/in-other-news

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Dark Horse, the Latest Comics Publisher to Do Marvel's Job for Them; Dark Horse, the latest comics publisher to do Marvel's job for them with The Best Of Marvel's Vampire Tales, out in August. Bleeding Cool (April 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dark-horse-the-latest-comics-publisher-to-do-marvels-job-for-them/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Looking for a Talent Relations Co-Ordinator… What's Going On?. Bleeding Cool (April 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-looking-for-a-talent-relations-co-ordinator-whats-going-on/

Harlock, J.D. 2026. An Interview With Deathbulge’s Dan Martin: ‘Eyes and Mouths Are Where the Party Is At’. TCJ (April 15): https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-deathbulges-dan-martin-eyes-and-mouths-are-where-the-party-is-at/

Rose, Cynthia. 2026. Hermann, Hero of the Hard Boiled, 1938-2026. TCJ (April 16): https://www.tcj.com/hermann-hero-of-the-hard-boiled-1938-2026/

Freeman, John. 2026. Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation Expands, English Awards Move to New York Comic Con. downthetubes (April 15): https://downthetubes.net/sophie-castille-awards-for-comics-in-translation-expands-english-awards-move-to-new-york-comic-con/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. David Gabriel Out at Marvel; Amid company-wide layoffs at Disney. ICv2 (April 16): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62150/david-gabriel-out-marvel

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. March 2026 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Author, Manga, and Superhero Graphic Novels; DC dominates Superhero Top 20; new titles liven up the Author chart. ICv2 (April 15): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62141/march-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Bonil Begins Cartooning for Primicias. Daily Cartoonist (April 15): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/15/bonil-begins-cartooning-for-primicias/

Augustine, Emily. 2026. Everyone Should Read Calvin and Hobbes. Her Campus (April 13): https://www.hercampus.com/school/ku/everyone-should-read-calvin-and-hobbes/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic Comics Kickstarter Surpasses Goal by $200k+. The Beat (April 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/my-little-pony-friendship-is-magic-comics-kickstarter-surpasses-goal-by-200k/

Milliot, Jim. 2026. TokyoPop Makes Crowdfunding Offer. Publishers Weekly (April 16): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/financial-reporting/article/100187-tokyopop-makes-crowdfunding-offer.html

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Hilbert Museum of California Art Announces Its First Dedicated ‘Simpsons’ Exhibition. Animation Magazine (April 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/hilbert-museum-of-california-art-announces-its-first-dedicated-simpsons-exhibition/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Irene Weibel Joins Pixel Zoo Animation Studio as Biz Dev Exec. Animation Magazine (April 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/irene-weibel-joins-pixel-zoo-animation-studio-as-biz-dev-exec/

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Corto Maltese – Fable Of Venice Is an Effective Sampler to Introduce the Character. The Beat (April 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-corto-maltese-fable-of-venice-is-an-effective-sampler-to-introduce-the-character/

Sandoval, Barry. 2026. Toby Press: The Ten Rarest Comic Issues (Maybe). Heritage Auctions Comics News (April 16): https://view.emails.ha.com/?vawpToken=2GH3IFTKEA6ETMMEIMXT6V2KZM.60257&ctrack=1564170&type=task-view-online-comic-news-tem041626#collector-d

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Lee Loughridge and Marz Jr. on the Release of the Comic Book Series, ‘The Adequates,’ With Comixology Originals. Fanbase Press (April 15): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58415-fanbase-press-interviews-lee-loughridge-and-marz-jr-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-series-the-adequates-with-comixology-originals/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Matt Kindt on Returning to the World of ‘MIND MGMT’ for the Self-Contained ‘NEW & IMPROVED’ Series Through Flux House and Oni Press. Fanbase Press (April 16): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58424-fanbase-press-interviews-matt-kindt-on-returning-to-the-world-of-mind-mgmg-for-the-self-contained-new-improved-series-through-flux-house-and-oni-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews David “D.B.” Andry on the Release of the New Series, ‘Estuary: A Ghost Story,’ With Oni Press. Fanbase Press (April 10): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58391-fanbase-press-interviews-david-d-b-andry-on-the-release-of-the-new-series-estuary-a-ghost-story-with-oni-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Trevor Mueller on the Upcoming Release of the Young Reader Graphic Novel Series, ‘Secret STEAM Society,’ With Papercutz. Fanbase Press (April 10): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58397-fanbase-press-interviews-trevor-mueller-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-young-reader-graphic-novel-series-secret-steam-society-with-papercutz/

Horn, Kristian. 2026. Trevor Mueller Takes Readers for a Trot in Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society-Horses! Part-Time Fanboy Podcast (583; January 29): https://parttimefanboy.com/part-time-fanboy-podcast-ep-583-trevor-mueller-takes-readers-for-a-trot-in-secret-s-t-e-a-m-society-horses/, and https://www.parttimefanboy.com/podcasts/part-time-fanboy-1-24-26-secret-STEAM-society-horses-trevor-mueller.mp3

Jameson. 2026. Ink & Insight With Trevor Mueller! Comix 4 All (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CQee-4u8C_8

Sasso, Kurt. 2026. Secret STEAM Society and Bat Pat: Trevor Mueller on the Stories Kids Remember Forever. Two Geeks Talking (January 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mngVHN15hWE

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Sean Edgar Joins Kickstarter as Director of Comics & Collectibles. The Beat (April 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sean-edgar-joins-kickstarter-as-director-of-comics-collectibles/

Gossett, Christian, David Hyde, and Kris Simon. 2026. Maia Kobabe on K-Pop! Superfan Podcast (8; April 10): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-08-maia-kobabe

Associated Press. 2010. Kick-Ass — Film Review. Hollywood Reporter (October 14): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/kick-ass-film-review-29392/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Eugene Yelchin Returns! Words, Images, & Worlds (April 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKmzuIGprXA

Freeman, Atom!. 2026. The Legacy of Licensed Comics to American Mythology. Prana: Direct Market Solutions's Comic Industry Insiders (April 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k5szt2txwLg

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Talking Toons With Pat Lewis. Words, Images, & Worlds (April 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTP1sUaYP4Y

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Why Fans Are Calling ‘Apocalypse Hotel’ the Real Anime of the Year; Crunchyroll’s Anime of the Year lineup is stacked, but this strange, heartfelt sci-fi standout has quietly stolen the crown in fans’ hearts. io9 (April 16): https://gizmodo.com/why-fans-are-calling-apocalypse-hotel-the-real-anime-of-the-year-2000747408

Gabilliet, Jean-Paul. 2026. American National Memory and Commemoration in Bicentennial-Themed Newspaper Comic Strips [draft paper]. Universite Bordeaux Montaigne.

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/15/2026

Degg, D. D. 2026. Frank Stack – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (April 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/14/frank-stack-rip/

Groves, Ella and Elizabeth Dorman. 2026. Frank Stack, Artist, Underground Cartoonist and Revered MU Professor, Dies at 88. Columbia Missourian (April 14): https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/frank-stack-artist-underground-cartoonist-and-revered-mu-professor-dies-at-88/article_026abd92-7144-4f53-90a8-ff5f50254d31.html

Unknown. 2026. Frank Huntington Stack Obituary. Millard Family Chapels (April 15): https://www.millardfamilychapels.com/obituaries/Frank-Huntington-Stack?obId=48135580

Yanagida, Cayli. 2022. Frank Stack: Looking at the Life and Career of Columbia's Art Pioneer. Columbia Missourian (December 1): https://www.columbiamissourian.com/news/local/frank-stack-looking-at-the-life-and-career-of-columbias-art-pioneer/article_d394c6e4-6439-11ed-86f5-1fd6588a57ed.html

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Has David Gabriel, SVP of Marvel Comics, Gone After 23 Years?. Bleeding Cool (April 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/has-david-gabriel-svp-of-marvel-comics-gone-after-23-years/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. I Just Talked to Marvel About How and Why Layoffs Are Happening. Bleeding Cool (April 14): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/i-just-talked-to-marvel-about-how-and-why-layoffs-are-happening/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Asher Perlman Is Playboy Cartoonist in Residence. Daily Cartoonist (April 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/14/asher-perlman-is-playboy-cartoonist-in-residence/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Jack Kirby Street Sign Unveiling Date Announced. Daily Cartoonist (April 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/14/jack-kirby-street-sign-unveiling-date-announced/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. When a Con Stinks: Fandom Con. The Beat (April 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/when-a-con-stinks-fandom-con/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. Springtime Grab Bag: Hotelpocalypse, New York Comics, Webtoon Moves and More. Scoop (April 14): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/62128/springtime-grab-bag-hotelpocalypse-new-york-comics-webtoon-moves-more

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Sales Head David Gabriel Out at Marvel. The Beat (April 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sales-head-david-gabriel-out-at-marvel/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Making Comics Is a Lot Like Acting [Michael DeForge]. Daily Heller (April 13): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-making-comics-is-a-lot-like-acting/

Richmond, Tom. 2026. White Weddings, MAD Cover Ups, Tax Day and MADness #12! [drawing a MAD cover]. The Ink Stained Wretch (232; April 15): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-232-41526

Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Comic Art Tuesday: Focus & Acting in Comics! [page layout and design]. Mikehawthorneart Newsletter (April 14): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-focus-and-acting

Harvey, Ben. 2026. Jamar Nicholas, Steve Conley and Mike Manley. Pencil to Pencil (April 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9SFdUji-AMc

Swinimer, John. 2026. Matthew J.R. Nielsen Serves Up ‘The Big Soup’ Graphic Memoir. True North Country Comics Videos (April 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne7QwLxbaJo

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky Takes Us Into the Making of Avengers: Armageddon and That Bananas MAD About DC Trailer. SKTCHD (April 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQx3Xzx75VU

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Sarah Gailey - Neighborhood Watch Writer. Capes and Tights Podcast (277; April 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlNe6O0jxWY

Rogers, John. 2026. The Long London Uncovered | Alan Moore and Iain Sinclair in Conversation (4K). John's Studio Notebook (April 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ccyy42oR4mk

Novak, Nikki. 2026. Milly Alcock & Jason Momoa on Supergirl and Lobo's Clashing Personalities. Fandango (April 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhfMb0MzkBQ

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/14/2026

  *Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Elliott S! Maggin. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pS7bPgl1XUs

  *Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Talking Comics with Jason Aaron- Absolute Superman, Thundarr the Barbarian and much more! Collectors Confessions (April 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s7Axs33F9kQ

Whittall, Abigail. 2023. Superheroes and Nazis: Re-examining the Legacy of the Second World War in Eric Kripke’s The Boys. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture 12 (1; Superheroes; June): 21-35. Online at https://doi.org/10.1386/ajpc_00066_1 and https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ajpc_00066_1

Wilson, Carl and Lorna Piatti-Farnell. 2023. Re-examining Superhero Politics in Popular Culture. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture 12 (1; March): 3–7. Online at https://doi.org/10.1386/ajpc_00064_2

Knopf, Christina M. and Daniel F. Yezbick. 2025. Bombs and Bombshells, Aluminium and Lace: Milton Caniff at the Intersection of Illustration and Insignia in the Second World War. Journal of Illustration 12 (2; July): 371-394. Online at https://doi.org/10.1386/jill_00126_1 and https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/jill_00126_1

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Tokyopop Raising Equity via Crowdfunding; After 2025 loss, going concern opinion. Scoop (April 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62120/tokyopop-raising-equity-via-crowdfunding

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. March 2026 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels; 'Jujutsu Kaisen' dominates manga-heavy chart. Scoop (April 13): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62117/march-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-adult-graphic-novels

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 04/14/26: In Waves to Open at Cannes. The Beat (April 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-041426/

Shalvey, Declan. 2026. The Ever-Living [Joe Palmer interview about Destination Kill]. Declarations (195; April 14): https://declanshalvey.substack.com/p/195-the-ever-living

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Visit to the Avery Hill Comics Exhibition in Harrogate. GraphicMemoirBlog (April 14): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/visit-to-the-avery-hill-comics-exhibition

Morgan, Emmanuel. 2026. ‘The Boys’ Got Bigger Than Ever. That Seemed Like the Time to End It [in print as ‘The Boys’ Is Going Out on Top]. New York Times (April 11): C5. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/09/arts/television/the-boys-eric-kripke-season-5.html

Kircher, Madison Malone. 2026. They’re Plus-Size and Kind of Famous at Disney World [in print as This Roller Coaster Seat Fits Just Right]. New York Times (April 11): C7. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/30/travel/plus-size-park-hoppers-disney.html

Omar, Uncanny. 2026. Declan Shalvey and Ed Brisson Interview | Thundercats x Silverhawks | Ghost Rider | Wolverine. Near Mint Condition (April 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BVQK8QgtXU

Sablik, Filip. 2026. ["I Was Saddened to Learn That William Bruce West Passed Away Yesterday..."]. Facebook (April 13): https://www.facebook.com/share/1AzyVb63RN/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The 5 Best Anime Premieres of Spring 2026; Get ready for the misadventures of a wizard-killing lizard man, and other strange setups. AV Club (April 13): https://www.avclub.com/best-anime-premieres-spring-2026-best-new-anime

Dolph, Andrew. 2026. See Pictures From Patrick O'Connor's Talk About Editorial Cartoons [former Kent State student cartoonist exhibit]. Akron Beacon Journal (April 11): https://www.beaconjournal.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2026/04/11/patrick-oconnor-speaks-on-the-art-and-impact-of-editorial-cartoons/89520609007/

Fleecs, Tony. 2026. Tony Fleecs Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 17. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (April 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ff8-8auz5oY

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Supergirl’ Star Jason Momoa Imagines Lobo Meeting Aquaman as DC Reveals Extended Footage. Hollywood Reporter (April 14): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/supergirl-milly-alcock-jason-momoa-cinemacon-1236562104/

Hanssen, Tiffany. 2026. Graphic Memoir Explores How We Teach Medicine. All Of It (March 24): https://www.wnyc.org/story/graphic-memoir-explores-how-we-teach-medicine/

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Eric Nolen-Weathington Modern Masters [TwoMorrows]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRYkuAV0ZsE

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Jon B. Cooke [TwoMorrows]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JqM2-U4qZKQ

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. John Morrow [TwoMorrows]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-X3gf23Y5A

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Roger Ash, Editor Back Issue [TwoMorrows]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDVkKj7wawc

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Michael T. Gilbert [TwoMorrows]. Fantastic Comic Fan (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=83465MMdtcg

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2023. Michael T. Gilbert Talking Pacific Comics. Fantastic Comic Fan (October 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4do-YsmNO6U

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. David Pepose [2025 interview]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8MaxPYuojIk

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Paul Kupperberg [on Superman]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT8vIPnsDEA

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Keith Williams [inker on John Byrne, Action Comics, Superman]. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irVNnJp9ZK4

MacKay, Ray. 2026. David Wohl-- Zenescope Editor in Chief. Fantastic Comic Fan (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_XOuAyBe6Q

MacKay, Ray. 2026. Darryl Banks. Fantastic Comic Fan (February 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyG8zdfuH1w

Fleming, Ronald-Thomas. 2026. Mario Gully [writer]. Fantastic Comic Fan (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r7QDd_9tgrQ

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Layoffs Hit Marvel Entertainment and Marvel Studios. The Beat (April 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/layoffs-hit-marvel-entertainment-and-marvel-studios/

Ross, Alex. 2026. Alex Ross: The Full Story Behind Kingdom Come. Alex Ross (April 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_z1PC1yezs

Siuntres, John. 2026. Tim Sheridan Talks Comics Movies and More. Word Balloon (April 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHVx6VAEJdU

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guests Paul Eza & Dee Fish. Pop Culture Squad (April 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5K4gMlbo6Q

Stewart, Alison. 2026. Cartoonist Julia Wertz Illustrates Her Covid Pregnancy Journey. All Of It (April 14): https://www.wnyc.org/story/cartoonist-julia-wertz-illustrates-her-covid-pregnancy-journey/

Jones, Grant. 2026. How Ace Combat Inspired the Sentenced to Be a Hero Author. Anime News Network (April 13): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-04-13/how-ace-combat-inspired-the-sentenced-to-be-a-hero-author/.235892

Rude, Steve. 2026. Using Acrylic Inks To Paint Remarque Sketch of Nexus. Steve Rude the Dude (April 11): https://www.youtube.com/live/Nz5PTMsoAiw

Whitbrook, James. 2026. ‘Rise of the TMNT’ Could’ve Introduced Even More Turtles; If the 2018 take on the turtles had continued, we would've gotten not one, but two more mutant turtle siblings. io9 (April 13): https://gizmodo.com/rise-of-the-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-art-book-new-turtles-idw-2000745737

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/13/2026

Dücker, Marie. 2025. Erzähltheoretische Grenz(überschreitung)en in Graphic Novels zur Japanisch-Amerikanischen Internierung im Zweiten Weltkrieg. In NS-Geschichte im Comic, edited by Maria Keplinger, Angela Koch, Simone Loistl, and Florian Schwanninger, 193-202. bahoe books.

Dücker, Marie. 2025. Narrating the Void: Framing the Gutter in the Crossing of Figurative and Narrative Borders in George Takei’s Graphic Memoir They Called Us Enemy (2019). The Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (December): 1-17.

Dücker, Marie. 2026. Ecographic Storytelling: Toward a Narratology of the Environmental Graphic Narrative. Routledge.

Dücker, Marie. 2026. An Ecography of Displacement: Illustrating the Deepwater Horizon Disaster and the ‘Resource Curse’ of ‘Petro-Despotism’ in Steve Duin and Shannon Wheeler’s Oil and Water (2011). In Literary Ecologies: Writing the Natural World in the American South, edited by Barbara Ladd. University of North Carolina Press.

Dücker, Marie. 2026. Teaching Graphic Novels of the Climate Crisis. In Teaching Environmental and Climate Writing, edited by Rebecca Tillett. Palgrave Macmillan.

Dücker, Marie. 2026. Drawing Resistance: Afrofuturism, Ecological Vulnerability, and Black Feminist Imagination in Damian Duffy and John Jennings’s Parable of the Sower: A Graphic Novel Adaptation (2021). Zeitschrift für Anglistik und Amerikanistik (ZAA) (4).

Bird, Jared. 2026. Interview: Matt Kindt Returns to His Acclaimed Comic Series With MIND MGMT: New And Improved. The Beat (April 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-matt-kindt-returns-to-his-acclaimed-comic-series-with-mind-mgmt-new-and-improved/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘The Amazing Digital Circus’ Finale Episode ‘The Last Act’ Coming to Theaters With Fathom. Animation Magazine (April 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/the-amazing-digital-circus-finale-episode-the-last-act-coming-to-theaters-with-fathom/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Alec Botnick Named President of Nickelodeon Animation Studios. Animation Magazine (April 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/alec-botnick-named-president-of-nickelodeon-animation-studios/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Amy Hewett’s Three-Part Indie Animation Romp ‘Mirrah Mirrah’ Debuts on Adult Swim SMALLS. Animation Magazine (April 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/amy-hewetts-three-part-indie-animation-romp-mirrah-mirrah-debuts-on-adult-swim-smalls/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kelly Thompson's Frustration With Captain Marvel Omnibus Name Changes. Bleeding Cool (April 12): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kelly-thompsons-frustration-with-captain-marvel-omnibus-name-changes/

Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Sam Kieth Played With Superhero Tropes in Wolverine/Hulk. The Beat (April 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-sam-kieth-played-with-superhero-tropes-in-wolverine-hulk/

Casey, Joe. 2026. My Playboy Cover. Joe Casey Writes (April 13): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/my-playboy-cover

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Jack Kirby Way Street Naming to Take Place May 11th. The Beat (April 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jack-kirby-way-street-naming-to-take-place-may-11th/

Ross, Jamie P. 2026. Bring Back Editorial Cartoons [letter]. Bend Bulletin (March 18): https://bendbulletin.com/2026/03/18/letters-accountability-and-bend-roads-bring-back-editorial-cartoons/

Deman, J. Andrew. 2026. Want to Talk Comics? Today, That Often Means Going Online. The Conversation (April 12): https://theconversation.com/want-to-talk-comics-today-that-often-means-going-online-277151

Aman, Robert. 2026. The Matti Hagelberg Interview: ‘The Secret to My Humor Is That I Don’t Have a Sense of Humor’. TCJ (April 13): https://www.tcj.com/the-matti-hagelberg-interview-the-secret-to-my-humor-is-that-i-dont-have-a-sense-of-humor/

Serrano Denis, Ricardo. 2026. Interview: Koren Shadmi Adds MARY SHELLEY to His Line of Graphic Novel Biographies With HAUNTED. The Beat (April 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-koren-shadmi-adds-mary-shelley-to-his-line-of-graphic-novel-biographies-with-haunted/

Pleasant, Robbie. 2026. Conan, Comics, Dungeons, and Dragons: An Interview With Jim Zub. G33KHQ (April 12): https://g33khq.org/jim-zub-interview, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHjWJqIW_f4

Matt. 2026. Jim Zub on Conan the Barbarian – Why Conan Is STILL King - MegaCon 2026 Interview. The Comic Book Guy (April 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEUJXhxtrKU

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. A Note From Patrick: Introducing 'You and Me'. Mutts.com (April 9): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/a-note-from-patrick-introducing-you-and-me

Swinimer, John. 2026. George Michail Blends Comedy and Horror in ‘Knight Terror’. True North Country Comics Videos (April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w90vFKzoG2E

Siuntres, John. 2026. NY Comix With Haspiel Latino and Schwab. Word Balloon (April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xMXQhaK7fI

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. Only in New York...Comix [Eli Schwab and Doug Latino, Real Life Comix: Only in New York!]. VITO X DINO (65; April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ENJtYsOEGyc

Liefeld, Rob. 2026. The Rob Liefeld Show – Robert Kirkman Speaks!. The Rob Liefeld Show (April 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LTbZDX72Rs

Harper, David. 2026. Cartoonist Julia Wertz on Her Career and Her New Book Bury Me Already (It's Nice Down Here). SKTCHD's Off Panel (April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeV9h5DajRs

Jack D. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg Introduces His New Image Comic Series If Destruction Be Our Lot.... Forbidden Planet TV (April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7wWQtxU3ZU

Rosenberg, Matthew. 2026. If Destruction Be Our Lot - Official Trailer. Image Comics (April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=krF-jWNTtQE

Viscardi, Jim. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg Talks If Destruction Be Our Lot & Taking Over Spawn. Image Comics' Let’s Talk Comics (April 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPQA2BSleCs

Biggs, Brian. 2026. What's the Point? Sitting Around Talking About Art Supplies. Brian Biggs (April 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAo3vuQ_I5E

Friedmann, Jonathan and Joey Angel-Field. 2026. Climate Change Comics – With Cartoonist Peter Kuper. Amusing Jews (143; April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFwWZLkni2w

Cagle, Daryl. 2026. 70 Hilarious Melania Trump Cartoons! Epstein Files! Caglecast (April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3gvX7jsrXDM

Vaughan, Brian K. 2026. Fiona Staples Talks Saga With BKV. Exploding Giraffe (April 13): https://explodinggiraffe.substack.com/p/fiona-staples-talks-saga-with-bkv

Unknown. 2026. The Secret Origin of Steve Bissette. Superfan Podcast (April 13): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/the-secret-origin-of-steve-bissette

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/11-12/2026

Becker, Suzy. 2026. Friday Night Comics April 10 - Brain Comics With Suzy Becker With Sequential Artists Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (April 10): https://www.youtube.com/live/rBF_gufAw-s

Kelly, John and Frank Santoro. 2026. Dummy at PIE 2026. DummyZine (April 10): https://www.youtube.com/live/v4nrqczGmbE

Freeman, Atom!. 2026. The Pesto Comics Treadmill: From Crowdfunding to Indie Label. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' Comic Industry Insiders (April 10): https://www.youtube.com/live/Ghuh4p2t1m0

Meredith. 2026. The Greenies [book review]. No Flying No Tights (April 8): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/04/08/the-greenies/

Gauthier, Josh. 2026. Hybred [book review]. No Flying No Tights (April 6): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/04/03/hybred/

Morrison, Matthew. 2026. The Shadower [Maria Hoey, Peter Hoey; book review]. No Flying No Tights (April 6): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/04/06/the-shadower/

Wharton, Jennifer. 2026. The (Not So) Superheroes: The Terrible Trio [book review]. No Flying No Tights (April 7): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/04/07/the-not-so-superheroes/

Wharton, Jennifer. 2026. Nathan Hale’s Hazardous Tales: Bones and Berserkers [book review]. No Flying No Tights (April 10): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/04/10/bones-and-berserkers/

Wharton, Jennifer. 2026. Archives of the Unexplained [book review]. No Flying No Tights (April 9): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/04/09/archives-of-the-unexplained/

Cabezuelo, Pedro. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Claws, Eldritch Horror and Vengeance – Inside Bruce Brown’s Dark Reimagining of “The Cats Of Ulthar”. Rue Morgue Magazine (January 14): https://rue-morgue.com/graphic-novel-review-claws-eldritch-horror-and-vengeance-inside-bruce-browns-dark-reimagining-of-the-cats-of-ulthar/

Parker, Ethan S. 2026. Image Creators Roundtable: James Tynion IV, Chris Condon, Darcy Van Poelgeest & Matthew Rosenberg. Ideas Don't Bleed (148; April 10): https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/it-sounds-like-shes-in-trouble

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2026. WIT Studio Apologizes for Using Generative AI in Opening Sequence of Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 Anime. Anime News Network (April 10): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-10/wit-studio-apologizes-for-using-generative-ai-in-opening-sequence-of-ascendance-of-a-bookworm-part-/.236271

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Little Mermaid-Inspired Anime ChaO Offers a Goldfish in Air Jordans and Not Much Else; An experimental aesthetic can't wash away this fairy tale's rom-com mishaps. AV Club (April 10): https://www.avclub.com/chao-review

Roth, Gil. 2026. Dean Haspiel and Doug Latino [Real Life Comix: Only In New York]. Virtual Memories Show (672; April 9): https://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-672-dean-haspiel-and-doug-latino, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_672_-_Dean_Haspiel_and_Doug_Latino.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. Boom Tube With Tiffany Babb. SKTCHD’s Off Panel (546; April 6): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-546-boom-tube-with-tiffany-babb/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Tiffany_Babb_2026.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. “Let’s Be Ambitious”: Hunter Gorinson on Where Things Are and Where Things Are Headed for Oni Press. SKTCHD (April 9): https://sktchd.com/interview/hunter-gorinson-oni-interview/

Carter, Justin. 2026. Indie Animation Is Having a Moment on YouTube; Fan-driven shows like 'Amazing Digital Circus' and 'Knights of Guinevere' are hitting big, and YouTube knows it. io9 (April 11): https://gizmodo.com/indie-animation-is-having-a-moment-on-youtube-2000745081

Du, Josh. 2026. One Piece Live-Action Creative Team on the Future of the Show, Working With Oda, and Whether We'll See a Fan-Favorite Character in Season 3. IGN (April 10): https://www.ign.com/articles/one-piece-live-action-creative-team-on-the-future-of-the-show-working-with-oda-and-whether-well-see-a-fan-favorite-character-in-season-3

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Tom Tenney, Co-Creator of Force Works, Is Asking for Your Help; Co-Creator of Force Works for Marvel, Tom Tenney, artist on Deathstroke, DC Showcase, Iron Man, Robotech and many more, asks for your help. Bleeding Cool (April 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tom-tenney-co-creator-of-force-works-is-asking-for-your-help/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kelly Thompson Writes Absolute Wonder Woman as Queer, Whatever DC Says. Bleeding Cool (April 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kelly-thompson-writes-absolute-wonder-woman-as-queer-whatever-dc-says/

Omar and Melanie. 2026. Kelly Thompson Interview - Absolute Wonder Woman - Jeff the Landshark. Near Mint Condition (April 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN_fjJ7GBLs

Taylor, David Francis. 2026. David Francis Taylor: The Strange Life of Words in Caricature’s Golden Age. April 7, 2026. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (449; April 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfpxE9aYT8c

De Hart, Jason. 2026. Dan Brereton Is Back!. Words, Images, & Worlds (April 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXbF1dfdrmQ

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Chip Zdarsky and His "Freedom 55" Plan to Work Less in Five Years; The fifty year-old Chip Zdarsky and his "Freedom 55" plan to get out of Marvel and DC, and work less in five years' time. Bleeding Cool (April 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chip-zdarsky-and-his-freedom-55-plan-to-work-less-in-five-years/

Nyce, Caroline Mimbs. 2026. “I Am Not Just Constantly Sitting in My Rocker, Slapping My Knee, Chortling.” Emma Allen, New Yorker’s Cartoon Editor, Answers Our Burning Questions About How the Magazine Picks Its Gags—and What Makes a Joke Funny. New Yorker (April 11): https://link.newyorker.com/view/5be9fc143f92a40469390decqvxzq.hoka/8eb623a9

Soucaille, Laurent. 2026. Cartoonists Under Pressure. New African Magazine (March 2): https://newafricanmagazine.com/news-analysis/arts-culture/cartoonists-under-pressure/

Burdett, Liz. 2026. Meet Sy Barry. Andover Living (April). Scans online at https://www.chroniclechamber.com/post/sy-barry-features-in-andover-living-magazine

Degg, D. D. 2026. Keegan the Animator and the Return of Jucika. Daily Cartoonist (April 12): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/12/keegan-the-animator-and-the-return-of-jucika/

Lang, Jamie. 2026. Obscure Hungarian Comics, Mid-Century Aesthetics, and Analog Charm: Behind the Viral Work of KiwisBurntToast. Cartoon Brew (April 8): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/keegan-the-animator-kiwisburnttoast-jucika-259866.html

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/10/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Week in Diamond: It Didn’t Have to Be This Way. The Beat (April 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-week-in-diamond-it-didnt-have-to-be-this-way/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Diamond Trustee Lawyers Up for Litigation; Plans review of pre-filing payments to insiders, others. Scoop (April 10): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62093/diamond-trustee-lawyers-up-litigation

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Dan Goldman Launches Creator-Owned KINJIN Storylab. The Beat (April 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-dan-goldman-launches-creator-owned-kinjin-storylab/

Alpern, Emma, Rebecca Alter, Anne Victoria Clark, James Grebey, Roxana Hadadi, Nic Juarez, Hershal Pandya, Brandon Sanchez, Bethy Squires, Alex Suskind, and Eric Vilas-Boas. 2026. Every Adult Swim Series, Ranked; A deep dive into the iconic late-night block that influenced a bleary-eyed, post-ironic generation of comedy fans. Vulture (March 18): https://www.vulture.com/article/best-adult-swim-shows-ranked.html

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 04/10/26: Art Spiegelman Documentary Nominated for Peabody Award. The Beat (April 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-041026/

Hemmann, Kathryn. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: DELAY: A Comics Anthology Celebrates Resilience in Disrupted Lives [Singapore]. The Beat (April 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-delay-comics-anthology/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles ‘n’ Bits 4/10/26: Paramount Decides Publishing Is Cool After All. The Beat (April 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-paramount-decides-publishing-is-cool-after-all/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Over 100 Pieces of Original Comics Art Stolen From Mark Evanier; Some are showing up on the collectors market. Scoop (April 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62092/over-100-pieces-original-comics-art-stolen-mark-evanier

Unknown. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - March 2026; Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. Scoop (April 9): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62091/top-20-graphic-novels-march-2026

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Kindt and Oni Unveil 100% Human-Made Logo. The Beat (April 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kindt-oni-anti-ai-logo/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: NUTS! I Missed the Peanuts Symphony. The Daily Heller (April 8): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-nuts-i-missed-the-peanuts-symphony/

Unknown. 2026. Updated GoFundMe for Comic Artist Tom Tenney. Scoop (April 7): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/updated-gofundme-for-comic-artist-tom-tenney/

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [174]. Scoop (April 2): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-174/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Brad Bird’s ‘Ray Gunn’ From Netflix & Skydance Reveals First-Look Images, All-Star Voice Cast. Animation Magazine (April 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/brad-birds-ray-gunn-from-netflix-skydance-reveals-first-look-images-all-star-voice-cast/

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. Inside Pixar’s Scrapped Movie ‘Be Fri’ and the “Devastating” Aftermath; "Disney reps were like, 'We can't have a girl power movie,'" an insider tells The Hollywood Reporter about the animation studio making the rare decision to cancel the feature after years of development. Hollywood Reporter (April 10): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/pixar-scrapped-be-fri-movie-pete-docter-1236548613/

Boehmer, Aaron. 2026. Popeye the Art Icon: Martin Wong’s Popeye Paintings, on View in New York. New York Times (April 8): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/08/t-magazine/martin-wong-popeye.html

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Don Simpson Interview. DAF Comix (April 10): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/04/10/don-simpson-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Steve Ace McArdle Interview. DAF Comix (September 19): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/09/19/steve-ace-mcardle-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. John Muller Interview. DAF Comix (June 27): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/06/27/john-muller-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Chris Pitzer Interview. DAF Comix (September 26): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/09/26/chris-pitzer-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Sean Donahue Interview. DAF Comix (November 7): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/11/07/sean-donahue-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Tony McMillen Interview. DAF Comix (April 3): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/04/03/tony-mcmillen-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Dexter Cockburn Interview. DAF Comix (July 11): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/07/11/dexter-cockburn-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Steph Dumais Interview [Canada]. DAF Comix (September 12): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/09/12/steph-dumais-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. James Lloyd Interview [Canada]. DAF Comix (December 12): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/12/12/james-llyod/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Anders Fjølvar Interview [Denmark]. DAF Comix (October 10): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/10/10/anders-fjolvar-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Milton Knight Interview. DAF Comix (July 25): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/07/25/milton-knight-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Joseph Morris Interview. DAF Comix (April 11): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/04/11/joseph-morris-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Ken Albery Interview. DAF Comix (March 20): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/03/20/ken-albery-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Eric Mengel Interview. DAF Comix (December 19): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/12/19/eric-mengel/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Tom Fellrath Interview [fanzines]. DAF Comix (May 16): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/05/16/tom-fellrath-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Jack Teagle Interview [UK]. DAF Comix (February 6): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/02/06/jack-teagle-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. David Broughton Interview [UK]. DAF Comix (November 21): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/11/21/david-broughton-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. David Hutchison Interview. DAF Comix (November 14): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/david-hutchison-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Jonathan Cowen Interview [England-Sweden]. DAF Comix (July 4): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/07/04/jonathan-cowen-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Adam Yeater Interview. DAF Comix (January 16): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/01/16/adam-yeater-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Michael Neno Interview. DAF Comix (June 13): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/06/13/michael-neno-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Morgan B. Herron Interview. DAF Comix (April 25): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/04/25/morgan-herron-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Dejah Payne Interview. DAF Comix (June 20): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/06/20/dejah-payne-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Michael Anthony Carroll Interview. DAF Comix (July 18): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/07/18/michael-anthony-carroll-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Ian M Interview [Japan]. DAF Comix (June 6): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/06/06/ian-m-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Atsuji Yamamoto Interview [Japan]. DAF Comix (November 28): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/11/28/atsuji-yamamoto-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Niwano Makoto Interview [Japan]. DAF Comix (February 20): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/02/20/niwano-makoto-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2026. Toshiki Yui Interview [Japan]. DAF Comix (January 9): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2026/01/09/toshiki-yui-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Toshio Maeda Interview [Japan]. DAF Comix (April 18): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/04/18/toshio-maeda-interview/

Ferbert, Danny. 2025. Oshiyama Yuichi Interview [Japan]. DAF Comix (December 26): https://electrictransit.wordpress.com/2025/12/26/oshiyama-yuichi-interview/

Caeners, Torsten and Danny Graydon. 2026. Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Caeners, Torsten. 2026. Introduction: By Any Other Name? Re-thinking the Concept and Definition of the Superhero. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 1-14. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Hyland, Robert. 2026. Chapter 1: Ideology in the Superhero Film: Batman and Neoliberal Fantasy. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 17-32. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Laird, Mikayla. 2026. Chapter 2: Leather Wings and Broken Things – The Negotiation of Cyclical Trauma by The Dynamic Duo. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 33-48. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Turner, Caleb. 2026. Chapter 3: The Dark Right Rises: Bat-Manhood, Populist Heroism and Übermensch Aesthetics in Sublime-Uncanny Cinema. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 49-64. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Frühberger, Ewald. 2026. Chapter 4: Batman and the Infinite Loop of Delinquent Production. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 65-80. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Hoffmann, Jessica. 2026. Chapter 5: Ready Player One and the New Mirror Stage: Superheroes, Virtual Reality and the Ideal Self. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 83-98. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Favaro, Marco. 2026. Chapter 6: Masks, Values, and Society. The Evolution of Superheroes into Antiheroes Since the Dark Age. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 99-114. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Ommen, Alex von. 2026. Chapter 7: Not Every Hero Is Super. Unmasking the Super in Heroes of HBO’s Watchmen. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 115-130. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Azevedo, Rafael Alves. 2026. Chapter 8: ‘It’s a Strange World. Let’s Keep It That Way.’ Warren Ellis and the Dominance of New Sincerity Superheroes. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 131-146. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Ducreux, Jean-Guy. 2026. Chapter 9: Platonist Reflections on the Darkest Knight. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 147-162. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Porto, Bruno. 2026. Chapter 10: The Superhero Logo Visual Codes: A Superman Legacy. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 163-178. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Caeners, Torsten. 2026. Chapter 11: Derridean Responsibility in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 181-196. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Kolpack, Svenja. 2026. Chapter 12: Thanos the Machiavellian Hero. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 197-212. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Caeners, Stefanie. 2026. Chapter 13: The Idylls of Small-Town America: Strategies of Overcoming Trauma and Grief in WandaVision. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures: Cross-Medial Explorations and Societal Perspectives, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon, 213-228. Bristol: Intellect Books.

Childers, Natalie. 2026. What Happened to Cartoons?. The Reflector (March 25): https://reflector.uindy.edu/2026/03/25/what-happened-to-cartoons/

Burscough, Clark. 2026. April Skies — This Week’s Links. TCJ (April 10): https://www.tcj.com/april-skies-this-weeks-links/

Ramirez, Amanda. 2026. Four Questions for Yevgenia Nayberg. Publishers Weekly (April 9): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/100140-four-questions-for-yevgenia-nayberg.html

Amato, J.D. and Sophie Morse. 2026. In Conversation: J.D. Amato and Sophie Morse. Publishers Weekly (April 9): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/100126-in-conversation-j-d-amato-and-sophie-morse.html

Barnett, David. 2026. Modern Heroes and a Ravaged Earth: Reboot of 1950s Space Comic Dan Dare Has Liftoff; Beloved characters reinvented in graphic novel coming later this year – just as interest rockets in all things space. Guardian (April 8): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/08/dan-dare-reboot-space-comic

Wakeman, Jessica. 2026. Drawing From Real Life; “Islands in the Sky,” a crowd-funded graphic anthology, depicts Hurricane Helene through the stories of its survivors—with the help of some nationally recognized comic writers and artists. The Assembly (April 6): https://www.theassemblync.com/news/culture/art/drawing-from-real-life/

Lowe, Tasha. 2026. An Interview With Icons: Tasha Lowe Talks to Paul Theroux and Steve Lafler About Crazy for You. SOLRAD (April 6): https://solrad.co/an-interview-with-icons-tasha-lowe-talks-to-paul-theroux-and-steve-lafler-about-crazy-for-you

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. As ‘The Boys’ Heads Into Final Season, Publisher Gears Up for Surge of Fan Interest. Forbes (April 3): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/04/03/as-the-boys-heads-into-final-season-publisher-gears-up-for-surge-of-fan-interest/

Thielman, Sam. 2026. A Child Soldier Turned His Past Into Swashbuckling Comics; “Corto Maltese,” Hugo Pratt’s influential 1967 graphic novel, returns, with just as much to say about childhood during wartime. New York Times (April 7): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/07/books/review/corto-maltese-hugo-pratt.html

Wild, Pete. 2026. “Winterhart Comic Universe?! What a Truly Horrifying Idea!” – An Interview With Joff Winterhart. Bookmunch (April 5): https://bookmunch.wordpress.com/2026/04/05/winterhart-comic-universe-what-a-truly-horrifying-idea-an-interview-with-joff-winterhart/

Brooke, David. 2026. Pornsak Pichetshote and Rafael Albuquerque on Turning ‘Absolute Green Arrow’ Into a Billionaire-Hunting Serial Killer; The pair break down their horror-driven reinvention of the Emerald Archer. AIPT (April 7): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/04/07/absolute-green-arrow-pichetshote-albuquerque/

Brooke, David. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg on Building a Lonely, Funny, Ambitious Robot Epic With ‘If Destruction Be Our Lot’. AIPT (April 9): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/04/09/if-destruction-be-our-lot-feature/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. A Dive Into the Haunted ‘Estuary’: D.B. Andry Explains Emotional Heft, Relevance of New Miniseries. AIPT (April 7): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/04/07/estuary-db-andry-qa/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A | D. B. Andry on ‘Estuary: A Ghost Story’; The co-writer of the new horror comic from Oni Press talks about West Coast horror, Catholic guilt, working with Tim Daniel and more. Smash Pages (April 8): https://smashpages.net/2026/04/08/smash-pages-qa-d-b-andry-on-estuary-a-ghost-story/

Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: The Wreck by Lizzy Stewart; Two middle-aged couples agree to live with each other in a rambling rural pile in this nuanced social satire. Observer (April 4): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-the-wreck-by-lizzy-stewart

Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Todd Mignola on Family & Hellfire in The Crown: A Tale of Hell. Freaksugar (April 7): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-todd-mignola-on-family-hellfire-in-the-crown-a-tale-of-hell/

Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Mark Russell on Using Fiction to Discuss War in New Comic Series Dog Tag. Freaksugar (April 9): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-mark-russell-on-using-fiction-to-discuss-war-in-new-comic-series-dog-tag/

Kennedy, Hank. 2026. US’s Erosion of the Right to Cartoon Is No Laughing Matter. FAIR (April 9): https://fair.org/home/uss-erosion-of-the-right-to-cartoon-is-no-laughing-matter/

Hamdy, Sherine. 2026. Introduction: Comics, Gender, and Politics in the Arab World and Turkey. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies: https://doi.org/10.1215/15525864-12242127, and https://read.dukeupress.edu/jmews/article/doi/10.1215/15525864-12242127/408894/IntroductionComics-Gender-and-Politics-in-the-Arab

Ghaibeh, Lina. 2026. Cover Art Concept. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies: https://doi.org/10.1215/15525864-12242167, and https://read.dukeupress.edu/jmews/article-abstract/doi/10.1215/15525864-12242167/408885/Cover-Art-Concept

White, Jenny. 2026. Turkish Kaleidoscope: Writing Ethnography as Graphic Fiction. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies: https://doi.org/10.1215/15525864-12242087, and https://read.dukeupress.edu/jmews/article-abstract/doi/10.1215/15525864-12242087/408886/Turkish-KaleidoscopeWriting-Ethnography-as-Graphic

Ghaibeh, Lina and George Khoury. 2026. Arab Comics Collectives as Catalysts of Change: Establishing a New Generation of Creators. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies: https://doi.org/10.1215/15525864-12242103, and https://read.dukeupress.edu/jmews/article-abstract/doi/10.1215/15525864-12242103/408887/Arab-Comics-Collectives-as-Catalysts-of

Hamdy, Sherine. 2026. Drawing Dissent From the Assad Regime to Beirut Uprisings: Lina Ghaibeh’s World-Making Through Comics. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies: https://doi.org/10.1215/15525864-12242079, and https://read.dukeupress.edu/jmews/article-abstract/doi/10.1215/15525864-12242079/408889/Drawing-Dissent-from-the-Assad-Regime-to-Beirut

Taan, Yasmine Nachabe. 2026. Lena Merhej’s Comics and the Shattering of Taboos Around Sexuality and Shame. Journal of Middle East Women's Studies: https://doi.org/10.1215/15525864-12242095, and https://read.dukeupress.edu/jmews/article-abstract/doi/10.1215/15525864-12242095/408892/Lena-Merhej-s-Comics-and-the-Shattering-of-Taboos