Rob is here, and the firings were apparently even worse than first reported (the Post hasn't mentioned it at all)
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Luna Brothers chapter appears in academic text
3. The (Dis)comforts of Misogyny and the Monstrosity of Reproduction in Jonathan and Joshua Luna's Girls
Małgorzata Olsza
Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity
ISBN 9781041019336
150 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
Published February 3, 2026 by Routledge
Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity explores how comics can challenge societal norms and serve as powerful tools for critical education.
This edited collection brings together essays examining how graphic narratives question dominant perspectives on gender, sexuality, ethnicity, mental health, and other intersecting identity categories. It highlights how comics not only reflect but also disrupt normative worldviews, offering a unique lens for norm-critical pedagogy. Each chapter concludes with reflections on the pedagogical implications of its analysis, bridging theory and classroom practice. The volume also introduces norm-critical perspectives to English-speaking comics scholarship, expanding the conversation around how visual storytelling can foster critical awareness and social change.
Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity is ideal for graduate and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in comics studies, education, gender and sexuality studies, and the broader social sciences.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/9/2026
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. How the 'Mr. Crocodile' Creative Team Turned Joann Sfar's Story into a 'Croc' Solid Show. Animation Magazine (357; March; online February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/how-the-mr-crocodile-creative-team-turned-joann-sfars-story-into-a-croc-solid-show/
Johnson, Rich. 2026. To the Vector Belong the Spoils: Celebrating 60 Years of 'The Dot and the Line'. Animation Magazine (354; December 2025; online February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/to-the-vector-belong-the-spoils-celebrating-60-years-of-the-dot-and-the-line/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC Sends Six 'Absolute' Series Back to Press; Keeping Single Issues in Print Alongside Trades. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61588/dc-sends-six-absolute-series-back-press
Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Heritage Auctions and Semperfi Comics Team Up for $13 Million 'Batman' #1/'Superman' #1 Mega Sale; Two of the Highest-Graded Copies of These Books Just Changed Hands in Private Transaction. ICv2 (February 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61594/heritage-auctions-semperfi-comics-team-up-13-million-batman-1-superman-1-mega-sale
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: Graphic Novels Stay Strong in the Book Channel; Popular Kids' Series, Repackaged Classics, and Anime Top the Charts. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61587/comicspro-sneak-peek-graphic-novels-stay-strong-book-channel
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done At MIFA In France This June; Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done at a New Rights Market, Debuting at MIFA in France This June. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mifa/
Casey, Joe. 2026. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. [Liquid Television Animation; D.I.S.C.O. Destroyer; Jim Mahfood]. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. (February 9): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/panic-at-the-disco
Degg, D. D. 2026. Grey Blackwell – RIP. The Daily Cartoonist (February 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/08/grey-blackwell-rip/
Shaffer, Josh. 2026. Farewell to Grey Blackwell, Whimsical N&O Illustrator, Haunted Farm Impresario. News & Observer (February 5): https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article314586559.html
Unknown. 2026. Nelson Grey Blackwell, Jr (November 19, 1969 – February 4, 2026) Obituary. Gentry, Newell and Vaughn Funeral Home (February): https://www.gnvfuneralhome.com/obituaries/nelson-blackwell-jr
Parker, Jermayn. 2018. Interview with Mimi Simon [Phantom Comic Strip Assistant]. Chronicle Chamber (May 7): https://www.chroniclechamber.com/post/2018/05/08/interview-with-mimi-simon
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. The Filmmakers Behind 'Not Just a Goof' Look Back at Their Annie-Nominated Documentary [on A Goofy Movie]. Animation Magazine (February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-filmmakers-behind-not-just-a-goof-look-back-at-their-annie-nominated-documentary/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. 'Marriage Toxin' Is Bringing Romance to Shonen in a Big Way; An Adult Cast Romance About a Poison Assassin Seeking Love Loosely Riffing on 'Naruto' Is About as Peak‑shonen a Premise as You Can Get. io9 (February 6): https://gizmodo.com/marriage-toxin-is-bringing-romance-to-shonen-in-a-big-way-2000718435
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner (eds.). 2026. Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity. London: Routledge
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner. 2026. Introduction: Comics, Norms, and Pedagogy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 1-14
Cortsen, Rikke Platz. 2026. 'The World Needs Me!': Comics as Norm-Critical Sex Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 15-30
Olsza, Małgorzata. 2026. The (Dis)comforts of Misogyny and the Monstrosity of Reproduction in Jonathan and Joshua Luna's Girls. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 31-45
Kähkönen, Lotta, Henry-Paul Ontto-Panula and Anna Vuorinne. 2026. Defiance and Utopia: The Curational and Pedagogical Potential of a Queer Comics Exhibition. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 46-60
Paauw, Elric. 2026. Transmasculine Girlhood in Graphic Memoir. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 61-75
Frangos, Mike Classon. 2026. Swedish Feminist Manga, Boys Love, and Comics Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 76-90
Battauz, Cecilia. 2026. Criticizing the Norm in the Pampas: Inodoro Pereyra, el Renegau and the Myth of the Argentine Cowboy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 91-105
Kauranen, Ralf and Leena Romu. 2026. Norms of Comics Production: Swedish-Speaking Women Cartoonists in Finnish Comics History. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 106-120
Faust-Scalisi, Mario. 2026. Using Instagram-Comics (in Dialogue with Walls) to Educate About and Challenge Norms, Discrimination and Privileges – the Cases of Jamaica and Honduras. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 121-135
Sadri, Houman. 2026. Young Adult Comics and Paradigm Shift. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 136-150
De Rozario, Tania. 2026. Cult Leaver: Weng Pixin on Embracing Her Inner Calcifer and Breaking Free with Wake Up, Pixoto! TCJ (February 9): https://www.tcj.com/cult-leaver-weng-pixin-on-embracing-her-inner-calcifer-and-breaking-free-with-wake-up-pixoto/
Stratton, Bryan and Jamie Wenger. 2026. Master (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!". Marvel by the Month (297; January 28). Online at https://marvel-by-the-month.simplecast.com/episodes/297-master-of-kung-fu-by-the-month-01-w-gene-luen-yang-lair-of-the-lost and https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1a3c5097-0ac6-4d15-a619-3b0bdc0ada77/episodes/7e2113a9-ca4b-4b82-b9c7-d79c133f2ce4/audio/12ba74c0-7d85-4c99-9812-14f0b603eeea/default_tc.mp3
Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Lady Snowblood – Volume 1 – The Deep-Seated Grudge. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-lady-snowblood-volume-1-the-deep-seated-grudge/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Ric Grayson Makes His Animated Debut in Teen Titans Go!. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ric-grayson-teen-titans-go/
Best, Daniel. 2026. The Rise of Image Comics: Compendium: Image Related Companies 1991-1999. Daniel Best - Author (February 9): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium
Whitten, Elizabeth. 2026. A Year After a Major Comic Book Distributor Went Bankrupt, N.L. Shops Are Still Reeling; Downtown Comics Now Uses 8 Distribution Companies, Timemasters About 12. CBC News (February 9): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/diamond-distribution-nl-9.7072616
Harper, David. 2026. Tony Fleecs on 1990s Comics, Feral, Deathstroke: The Terminator, and More. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXBXDAenkAo
Cagle, Daryl. 2026. Trump Farted – The Nasty Sound Everyone Heard! Epic Cartoon Takedown of the Stinky King. Caglecast (79; February 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2Fga_t-aQ
Johnson, Rich. 2026. To the Vector Belong the Spoils: Celebrating 60 Years of 'The Dot and the Line'. Animation Magazine (354; December 2025; online February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/to-the-vector-belong-the-spoils-celebrating-60-years-of-the-dot-and-the-line/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC Sends Six 'Absolute' Series Back to Press; Keeping Single Issues in Print Alongside Trades. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61588/dc-sends-six-absolute-series-back-press
Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Heritage Auctions and Semperfi Comics Team Up for $13 Million 'Batman' #1/'Superman' #1 Mega Sale; Two of the Highest-Graded Copies of These Books Just Changed Hands in Private Transaction. ICv2 (February 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61594/heritage-auctions-semperfi-comics-team-up-13-million-batman-1-superman-1-mega-sale
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: Graphic Novels Stay Strong in the Book Channel; Popular Kids' Series, Repackaged Classics, and Anime Top the Charts. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61587/comicspro-sneak-peek-graphic-novels-stay-strong-book-channel
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done At MIFA In France This June; Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done at a New Rights Market, Debuting at MIFA in France This June. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mifa/
Casey, Joe. 2026. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. [Liquid Television Animation; D.I.S.C.O. Destroyer; Jim Mahfood]. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. (February 9): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/panic-at-the-disco
Degg, D. D. 2026. Grey Blackwell – RIP. The Daily Cartoonist (February 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/08/grey-blackwell-rip/
Shaffer, Josh. 2026. Farewell to Grey Blackwell, Whimsical N&O Illustrator, Haunted Farm Impresario. News & Observer (February 5): https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article314586559.html
Unknown. 2026. Nelson Grey Blackwell, Jr (November 19, 1969 – February 4, 2026) Obituary. Gentry, Newell and Vaughn Funeral Home (February): https://www.gnvfuneralhome.com/obituaries/nelson-blackwell-jr
Parker, Jermayn. 2018. Interview with Mimi Simon [Phantom Comic Strip Assistant]. Chronicle Chamber (May 7): https://www.chroniclechamber.com/post/2018/05/08/interview-with-mimi-simon
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. The Filmmakers Behind 'Not Just a Goof' Look Back at Their Annie-Nominated Documentary [on A Goofy Movie]. Animation Magazine (February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-filmmakers-behind-not-just-a-goof-look-back-at-their-annie-nominated-documentary/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. 'Marriage Toxin' Is Bringing Romance to Shonen in a Big Way; An Adult Cast Romance About a Poison Assassin Seeking Love Loosely Riffing on 'Naruto' Is About as Peak‑shonen a Premise as You Can Get. io9 (February 6): https://gizmodo.com/marriage-toxin-is-bringing-romance-to-shonen-in-a-big-way-2000718435
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner (eds.). 2026. Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity. London: Routledge
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner. 2026. Introduction: Comics, Norms, and Pedagogy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 1-14
Cortsen, Rikke Platz. 2026. 'The World Needs Me!': Comics as Norm-Critical Sex Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 15-30
Olsza, Małgorzata. 2026. The (Dis)comforts of Misogyny and the Monstrosity of Reproduction in Jonathan and Joshua Luna's Girls. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 31-45
Kähkönen, Lotta, Henry-Paul Ontto-Panula and Anna Vuorinne. 2026. Defiance and Utopia: The Curational and Pedagogical Potential of a Queer Comics Exhibition. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 46-60
Paauw, Elric. 2026. Transmasculine Girlhood in Graphic Memoir. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 61-75
Frangos, Mike Classon. 2026. Swedish Feminist Manga, Boys Love, and Comics Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 76-90
Battauz, Cecilia. 2026. Criticizing the Norm in the Pampas: Inodoro Pereyra, el Renegau and the Myth of the Argentine Cowboy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 91-105
Kauranen, Ralf and Leena Romu. 2026. Norms of Comics Production: Swedish-Speaking Women Cartoonists in Finnish Comics History. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 106-120
Faust-Scalisi, Mario. 2026. Using Instagram-Comics (in Dialogue with Walls) to Educate About and Challenge Norms, Discrimination and Privileges – the Cases of Jamaica and Honduras. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 121-135
Sadri, Houman. 2026. Young Adult Comics and Paradigm Shift. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 136-150
De Rozario, Tania. 2026. Cult Leaver: Weng Pixin on Embracing Her Inner Calcifer and Breaking Free with Wake Up, Pixoto! TCJ (February 9): https://www.tcj.com/cult-leaver-weng-pixin-on-embracing-her-inner-calcifer-and-breaking-free-with-wake-up-pixoto/
Stratton, Bryan and Jamie Wenger. 2026. Master (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!". Marvel by the Month (297; January 28). Online at https://marvel-by-the-month.simplecast.com/episodes/297-master-of-kung-fu-by-the-month-01-w-gene-luen-yang-lair-of-the-lost and https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1a3c5097-0ac6-4d15-a619-3b0bdc0ada77/episodes/7e2113a9-ca4b-4b82-b9c7-d79c133f2ce4/audio/12ba74c0-7d85-4c99-9812-14f0b603eeea/default_tc.mp3
Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Lady Snowblood – Volume 1 – The Deep-Seated Grudge. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-lady-snowblood-volume-1-the-deep-seated-grudge/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Ric Grayson Makes His Animated Debut in Teen Titans Go!. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ric-grayson-teen-titans-go/
Best, Daniel. 2026. The Rise of Image Comics: Compendium: Image Related Companies 1991-1999. Daniel Best - Author (February 9): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium
Whitten, Elizabeth. 2026. A Year After a Major Comic Book Distributor Went Bankrupt, N.L. Shops Are Still Reeling; Downtown Comics Now Uses 8 Distribution Companies, Timemasters About 12. CBC News (February 9): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/diamond-distribution-nl-9.7072616
Harper, David. 2026. Tony Fleecs on 1990s Comics, Feral, Deathstroke: The Terminator, and More. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXBXDAenkAo
Cagle, Daryl. 2026. Trump Farted – The Nasty Sound Everyone Heard! Epic Cartoon Takedown of the Stinky King. Caglecast (79; February 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2Fga_t-aQ
Monday, February 09, 2026
Feb 25: Max Huffman for Dogtangle in Takoma Park
Max Huffman for Dogtangle
A satirical comedy about an ambitious power couple in a bleak corporate landscape who defy God and nature to create a modern Cerberus for their time.
Dogtangle opens with a town hall meeting in a Taco Bell nestled in the bland corporate environment of Business Park. A man, bleating to anyone who will listen about the evils of current zoning laws, meets a woman who works in pharmaceutical marketing. They begin a relationship. They get married. From their union springs the idea of the Hypermutt: a many-headed mass of dogs that absorbs each new dog it encounters.This debut graphic novel from Chicago cartoonist Max Huffman, about an awful power couple who defy God and nature in creating a hound of hell for our times, is at turns a rich satirical fable, a white-collar black comedy, and a stylistic tour de force blending elements of abstraction, cubism, mid-century modernism, and visual sight gags. One of the most visually distinctive and funny graphic novels in recent memory, Dogtangle is also underpinned with a deep mistrust of corporate and cultural hegemony, cementing its relevance in our increasingly oligarchal times.
Max Huffman is a Chicago-based cartoonist whose work synthesizes absurd comedy, retro illustration and geometric abstraction into a frenzied, writhing mass. His comics Them-Shaped Clouds and Cover Not Final have been nominated for Small Press Expo's Ignatz Awards. As an illustrator, his commercial clients include Doughboys, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and The New York Times. Dogtangle is his first graphic novel.
Adam Griffiths is a cartoonist and arts administrator based in the Washington, DC area. Between exhibiting his art at various DMV region galleries and tabling his comics around the country, he authored "Washington White," a surrealistic graphic novel reimagining his grandmother's landmark Civil Rights case as a science-fiction spy thriller. In 2022, Griffiths opened DwightMess, a comics 'compound' in his Silver Spring, MD home that includes several gallery spaces, screen-printing workshop, Riso studio, and an extensive library of comics, zines and periodicals. DwightMess has mounted over 25 exhibitions since opening, sponsors an annual artist residency program, hosts a regularly-convening comic book readers' club, organizes an artists' summer retreat program in West Virginia and has thrice hosted the StoryBox Comics Fair, a 2-day mini-convention for area creators to showcase their artwork to the general public.
If you'd like to purchase this title online and still support People's Book, follow the link below:
https://bookshop.org/a/98269/9798875001291
This is an in-person event. Seated capacity at People's Book is 50 patrons. Standing room is an option. All events are first-come, first-served seating. Accessible seating is always available.
2/14: Gene Yang in Baltimore
from his newsletter -
Come celebrate Lunar New Year with me in Baltimore! I'll be doing a talk and book signing, but they've also got games, crafts, and more!
BALTIMORE, MD
Sat 2/14/26 2:00pm
Baltimore Public Library – Cantonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
More info here: https://events.bcpl.info/events?n=2&term=lunar+new+year&r=months
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/7-8/2026
Kelly, Stan (Ward Sutton). 2026. Inhuman Resources [Dilbert, as Killbert; Adams 'Obituary' Cartoon]. The Onion (February 4): https://theonion.com/inhuman-resources/
Siuntres, John. 2026. A ComicPop Sal Crivelli Crossover. Word Balloon (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoZSxN6c4eo
Beaver, Frances Cordelia. 2026. SAW Friday Night Comics Workshop with Frances Cordelia Beaver. Sequential Artists Workshop (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUGhp_-hbMI
Unknown. 2026. Golden Kite Awards Ceremony 2026. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeKQkuDkO6M
Harper, David. 2026. "This Gives Us an Outlet": Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis. SKTCHD (February 2): https://sktchd.com/longform/minneapolis-comics-community-feature/
Harper, David. 2026. The Return of the King; Vertigo is back this week, so let's celebrate. SKTCHD (February 4): https://sktchd.com/longform/vertigo-2026/
Quesada, Joe. 2026. Your Reader Is Lazy (And That's the Best News You'll Hear All Week) [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 8): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/your-reader-is-lazy-and-thats-the
Unknown. 2026. DC Announces Major Reprinting of Absolute Universe Single Issues. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-absolute-single-issue-reprints/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kevin Maguire Will Be Telling His Own Stories Going Forward. Bleeding Cool (February 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kevin-maguire-will-be-telling-his-own-stories-going-forward/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DSTLRY Creators Express Concern To Bleeding Cool, DSTLRY Responds. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dstlry-creators-express-concern-to-bleeding-cool-dstlry-responds/
Krattley, Joe. 2026. The Death of Political Cartoons [Bill Day]. Smart City Memphis (February 5): https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2026/02/the-death-of-political-cartoons/
Mohr, John. 2026. I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up. Defector (February 6): https://defector.com/i-watched-the-lost-live-action-dilbert-pilot-episode
Lyman, Luke. 2026. Remembering Scott Adams; The Cartoonist Was Long Ahead of the Curve. Spectator (February 2): https://spectator.com/article/remembering-scott-adams/
Watson, Rebecca. 2026. Scott Adams: Too Dumb to Live. Skepchick (January 28). Online at https://skepchick.org/2026/01/scott-adams-too-dumb-to-live/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUXjmqlarw
Cannon, Frances. 2026. My Dog Tintin's Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2; How Would a 10-year-old Terrier Mutt, Averse to Flying, Fare During Eight Days at Sea?. New York Times (February 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/travel/queen-mary-dog.html
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Marc Guggenheim - Star Wars Podcast Day 2026. Capes and Tights Podcast (267; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sapa_hBlo08
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Largest Comic Shop We EVER Visited was LOADED! [Haven for Heroes, NY]. Collectors Confessions (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWwzX3GlaHE
Chapman, Adam. 2026. A Conversation with Scott Hanna. Comic Shenanigans (1130; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDdmCO6U0hs
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#31: The Introvert's Guide to Drawing Dogs, Cats, and Muppets with Beth Spencer. New York Cartoons (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWq95l9vC4I
Layton, Bob. 2026. Where in the World is Bob Layton? London and Copenhagen!. CAF+ (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJrZKj5UyA
Weldon, Glen, Cate Young and Priya Krishna. 2026. Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is a Low-key, Low-stakes Buddy Comedy. Pop Culture Happy Hour (February 4). Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5698219/marvels-wonder-man-is-a-low-key-low-stakes-buddy-comedy, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR5754651111.mp3 and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5698219
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Forbidden Planet Comes To Norwich? Back Of The Net!. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/forbidden-planet-comes-to-norwich-back-of-the-net/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Billie Jean King Comic Banned At Texas School As It Mentions Her Wife; Billie Jean King Comic Book by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos Banned at a Texas School, Because it Mentions Her Wife [Ordinary People Change the World]. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/billie-jean-king-comic-banned-at-texas-school-as-it-mentions-her-wife/
Caldwell, Bill. 2026. George Lichty's 'Grin and Bear It' Combined Barbs, Humor. Joplin Globe (February 6): https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/bill-caldwell-george-lichtys-grin-and-bear-it-combined-barbs-humor/article_8f454796-b2fb-46ed-a2b5-65b1b9658933.html
Unknown. 2026. Editorial: The Wiz [Wizard of Id]. Arkansas Democrat Gazette (February 3): https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/03/editorial-the-wiz/
Siuntres, John. 2026. A ComicPop Sal Crivelli Crossover. Word Balloon (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoZSxN6c4eo
Beaver, Frances Cordelia. 2026. SAW Friday Night Comics Workshop with Frances Cordelia Beaver. Sequential Artists Workshop (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUGhp_-hbMI
Unknown. 2026. Golden Kite Awards Ceremony 2026. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeKQkuDkO6M
Harper, David. 2026. "This Gives Us an Outlet": Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis. SKTCHD (February 2): https://sktchd.com/longform/minneapolis-comics-community-feature/
Harper, David. 2026. The Return of the King; Vertigo is back this week, so let's celebrate. SKTCHD (February 4): https://sktchd.com/longform/vertigo-2026/
Quesada, Joe. 2026. Your Reader Is Lazy (And That's the Best News You'll Hear All Week) [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 8): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/your-reader-is-lazy-and-thats-the
Unknown. 2026. DC Announces Major Reprinting of Absolute Universe Single Issues. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-absolute-single-issue-reprints/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kevin Maguire Will Be Telling His Own Stories Going Forward. Bleeding Cool (February 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kevin-maguire-will-be-telling-his-own-stories-going-forward/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DSTLRY Creators Express Concern To Bleeding Cool, DSTLRY Responds. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dstlry-creators-express-concern-to-bleeding-cool-dstlry-responds/
Krattley, Joe. 2026. The Death of Political Cartoons [Bill Day]. Smart City Memphis (February 5): https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2026/02/the-death-of-political-cartoons/
Mohr, John. 2026. I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up. Defector (February 6): https://defector.com/i-watched-the-lost-live-action-dilbert-pilot-episode
Lyman, Luke. 2026. Remembering Scott Adams; The Cartoonist Was Long Ahead of the Curve. Spectator (February 2): https://spectator.com/article/remembering-scott-adams/
Watson, Rebecca. 2026. Scott Adams: Too Dumb to Live. Skepchick (January 28). Online at https://skepchick.org/2026/01/scott-adams-too-dumb-to-live/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUXjmqlarw
Cannon, Frances. 2026. My Dog Tintin's Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2; How Would a 10-year-old Terrier Mutt, Averse to Flying, Fare During Eight Days at Sea?. New York Times (February 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/travel/queen-mary-dog.html
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Marc Guggenheim - Star Wars Podcast Day 2026. Capes and Tights Podcast (267; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sapa_hBlo08
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Largest Comic Shop We EVER Visited was LOADED! [Haven for Heroes, NY]. Collectors Confessions (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWwzX3GlaHE
Chapman, Adam. 2026. A Conversation with Scott Hanna. Comic Shenanigans (1130; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDdmCO6U0hs
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#31: The Introvert's Guide to Drawing Dogs, Cats, and Muppets with Beth Spencer. New York Cartoons (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWq95l9vC4I
Layton, Bob. 2026. Where in the World is Bob Layton? London and Copenhagen!. CAF+ (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJrZKj5UyA
Weldon, Glen, Cate Young and Priya Krishna. 2026. Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is a Low-key, Low-stakes Buddy Comedy. Pop Culture Happy Hour (February 4). Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5698219/marvels-wonder-man-is-a-low-key-low-stakes-buddy-comedy, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR5754651111.mp3 and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5698219
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Forbidden Planet Comes To Norwich? Back Of The Net!. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/forbidden-planet-comes-to-norwich-back-of-the-net/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Billie Jean King Comic Banned At Texas School As It Mentions Her Wife; Billie Jean King Comic Book by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos Banned at a Texas School, Because it Mentions Her Wife [Ordinary People Change the World]. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/billie-jean-king-comic-banned-at-texas-school-as-it-mentions-her-wife/
Caldwell, Bill. 2026. George Lichty's 'Grin and Bear It' Combined Barbs, Humor. Joplin Globe (February 6): https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/bill-caldwell-george-lichtys-grin-and-bear-it-combined-barbs-humor/article_8f454796-b2fb-46ed-a2b5-65b1b9658933.html
Unknown. 2026. Editorial: The Wiz [Wizard of Id]. Arkansas Democrat Gazette (February 3): https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/03/editorial-the-wiz/
Sunday, February 08, 2026
More cartoons on WaPo mass firing
FWIW, the publisher got the heave-ho yesterday.
Dave Whamond
Clay Jones
John Darkow
coming soon - Tom Tomorrow
Pop Culture Happy Hour reviews Wonder Man
Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is a low-key, low-stakes buddy comedy
Live-action Dilbert tv pilot lives at the Library of Congress
I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up
.... It seems true that no footage of the actual show is to be found on the internet. But in my research, I discovered that the Library of Congress holds a copy in their collection. All hope was not lost. I decided to see if I could finagle my way into viewing it, partly because Adams's death had left me feeling introspective about the whole Dilbert zeitgeist.....
....I can fortunately affirm that the pilot isn't truly lost. The Library of Congress indeed owns a tape copy, which was deposited in 1997 to register the copyright. They've even digitized it. On a whim one morning about a week after Adams died, I took a train to the LOC, just across the street from the Supreme Court, picked up my newly minted library card, and asked to see the video. The helpful staff immediately knew what I was asking for. It was obvious that I wasn't the first to ask for it.
There's a catch: Since the pilot is still under copyright protection, the digitized version can only be viewed on-site. Because 20th Century Fox (and now by extension Disney) owns the copyright, there really isn't any prospect of the pilot being legally disseminated any time soon. There's no way for you to see it except at the Library of Congress itself, in their media repository and viewing room. So I sat down in the '70s-era upholstered chair, slipped on a library-issue pair of headphones, and buckled in...
Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology wins children's book award
Jonathan Roth, local cartoonist and a judge of this year's Golden Kite award reports that Angela Hsieh's Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology was the honor winner this year. This is from The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. The video is online. Jonathan tells me that the category was 'Illustrated Books for Older Readers' and four out of 5 nominees were graphic novels. He also says you can see the other winners on their Instagram feed (it's not on their website yet, I checked).Congratulations to Angela - you can see coverage of her book talk at Fantom Comics in our archives.
Saturday, February 07, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/6/2026
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/06/26: Dark Horse Collecting The Complete Tales From The Crypt. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-020626/
Gossett, Christian, David Hyde and Kris Simon. 2026. The Origin Story of Ricardo Delgado. Superfan Podcast (February 6): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/the-origin-story-of-ricardo-delgado
Heller, Steven. 2026. Arthur Szyk and FDR's Four Freedoms Revisited. The Daily Heller (February 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-arthur-szyk-and-fdrs-four-freedoms-revisited/
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [166]. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-166/
Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Batman #1 & Superman #1 Sell for $13 Million Via Heritage. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/batman-1-superman-1-sell-for-13-million-via-heritage/
Unknown. 2026. Inside the Guide: Top 10 Romance Comics in 2005. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/inside-the-guide-top-10-romance-comics-in-2005/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Émilie Tronche's 'Samuel' Arrives on Netflix [France]. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/emilie-tronches-samuel-arrives-on-netflix/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Shop Titmouse & Superchief Gallery Present 'Antifreeze' Art Show. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-shop-titmouse-superchief-gallery-present-antifreeze-art-show/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Natalia Poteryakhin Beams Us Up to Her New Make Originals Show 'Sunny Side Down'. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/natalia-poteryakhin-beams-us-up-to-her-new-make-originals-show-sunny-side-down/
Dillner, James. 2026. Anne Frank Editorial Cartoon Was Leftist Propaganda [John Darkow Letter]. LancasterOnline (January 31): https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/anne-frank-editorial-cartoon-was-leftist-propaganda-letter/article_5b23a932-cb7b-4c6c-8012-e6a1a2e374e5.html
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ICv2 White Paper: Comics and Graphic Novel Sales Reached New High in 2025; Direct Market Growing Faster than Book Channel; Insights from ComicsPRO Sneak Peek. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61573/icv2-white-paper-comics-graphic-novel-sales-reached-new-high-2025
Beach Metro Community News. 2026. Historical Society Presentation by Beach Metro News Cartoonist Bill Suddick Set for Feb. 11 [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (February 5): https://beachmetro.com/2026/02/05/historical-society-presentation-by-beach-metro-news-cartoonist-bill-suddick-set-for-feb-11/
Shackleton, Al. 2022. Local Cartoonist Bill Suddick's Book Life's The Beach Now on Sale Locally. Beach Metro Community News (February 10): https://beachmetro.com/2022/02/10/local-cartoonist-bill-suddicks-book-lifes-the-beach-now-on-sale-locally/
Shackleton, Al. 2021. Bill Suddick on 40 Years of Cartooning for Beach Metro News [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (March 9): https://beachmetro.com/2021/03/09/bill-suddick-on-40-years-of-cartooning-for-beach-metro-news/
Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Dan Misdea Returns. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (237; February 4): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/18626640-episode-237-dan-misdea-returns
DePaul, Tony. 2026. A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants [The Phantom's Origin]. The Nickels of the Man (February 2): https://tonydepaul.net/a-little-song-a-little-dance-a-little-seltzer-down-your-pants/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: 100 FAQ On Making Comics, Rifftrax Makes MST3K!, and Four More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-100-faq-on-making-comics-rifftrax-makes-mst3k-and-four-more-projects-youll-love/
Groth, Gary. 2026. Sal Buscema Interview: Fantastic Fanzine #8-9 1969. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/sal-buscema-interview-fantastic-fanzine-8-9-1969/
Pierce, Leonard. 2026. Reviews: More Weight: A Salem Story. TCJ (February 5): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/more-weight-a-salem-story/
Reichenbach, Stephen. 2026. Letter: Goofus and Gallant Can Teach Us. Lincoln Journal Star (February 4): https://journalstar.com/opinion/letters/article_4972640c-4941-4cbe-81c5-d3ef267bad58.html
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Take Me Round Again — This Week's Links. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/take-me-round-again-this-weeks-links/
Carbery, Genevieve. 2026. How a St Brigid Miracle Not Taught at School Was Reclaimed by a Graphic Novelist; Hannah McCann: 'Maybe Graphic Novels Were Sniffed at in the Past as Not Really Reading, but They're an Important Literary Device'. Irish Times (February 1): https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/02/01/how-a-st-brigid-miracle-not-taught-at-school-was-reclaimed-by-a-graphic-novelist/
Narine, Shari. 2026. Graphic Novel Series Kaboom! Lifts Off With a Blast for Jay Odjick With Scholastic. Windspeaker (February 2): https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/graphic-novel-series-kaboom-lifts-blast-jay-odjick-scholastic
Osmond, Andrew. 2026. The Evolution of Shōjo Manga in the 1970s with Curator Rei Yoshimura. Anime News Network (February 4): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-02-04/the-evolution-of-shojo-manga-in-the-1970s-with-curator-rei-yoshimura/.233664
Silverman, Rebecca. 2026. Manga Creation with Kazumi Yamashita. Anime News Network (January 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-01-30/manga-creation-with-kazumi-yamashita/.232060
Unknown. 2026. Detective Conan Faces China Backlash Over Tie-up With Contentious Manga. Japan Today (February 4): https://japantoday.com/category/national/detective-conan-faces-china-backlash-over-tie-up-with-contentious-manga
Goldsmith, Astrid. 2026. Tantrums, Rancid Meatloaf and Family Silver Stuffed into Underpants: The Delicate Art of the Holocaust Comedy; Making Light of One of the Darkest Horrors of the 20th Century Is a Risky Business – but a New Generation Is Taking Ownership of Family Histories by Making Space for Human Foibles, Says an Award-winning Graphic Novelist. The Guardian (February 4): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/04/humour-graphic-artist-astrid-goldsmith-holocaust-comedy
Coplan, Chris. 2026. With 'A Star Called The Sun,' Simon Roy Evolves His Weird, Charming Sci-fi Universe; The Story Collection Is Out This Month via Image Comics. AIPT (February 5): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/05/a-star-called-the-sun-simon-roy-feature/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Invader Comics Is Coming for Your Heart, Mind, Wallet, and Sensibilities; We Spoke With Owner/Editor Mike Perkins About the Line's History, Success Stories, Publishing Approach, and the Power of 'Preacher.'. AIPT (February 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/03/invader-comics-deep-dive/
Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: All the Living by Roman Muradov; This Bleak, Beautiful Book Considers That Modern Life May Not Be Rosier Than the Dark Pits of Hell. The Observer (February 5): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-all-the-living-by-roman-muradov
VanHooker, Brian. 2026. Marvel's Ex-CEO on How He Saved the Company and What the MCU Is Missing Today; Peter Cuneo Reflects on His Time at Marvel, Including the Creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Sale to Disney. Polygon (February 2): https://www.polygon.com/former-marvel-ceo-on-his-book-disney-sale-and-post-endgame-struggles/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. José Andrés to Co-star in Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jose-andre-meals-to-astonish/
Matthewson, Amy. 2026. Unbeaten Tracks: Isabella Bird in Wonderland translation, transculturation, transcreation. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (January 23): https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2615711
Gossett, Christian, David Hyde and Kris Simon. 2026. The Origin Story of Ricardo Delgado. Superfan Podcast (February 6): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/the-origin-story-of-ricardo-delgado
Heller, Steven. 2026. Arthur Szyk and FDR's Four Freedoms Revisited. The Daily Heller (February 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-arthur-szyk-and-fdrs-four-freedoms-revisited/
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [166]. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-166/
Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Batman #1 & Superman #1 Sell for $13 Million Via Heritage. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/batman-1-superman-1-sell-for-13-million-via-heritage/
Unknown. 2026. Inside the Guide: Top 10 Romance Comics in 2005. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/inside-the-guide-top-10-romance-comics-in-2005/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Émilie Tronche's 'Samuel' Arrives on Netflix [France]. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/emilie-tronches-samuel-arrives-on-netflix/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Shop Titmouse & Superchief Gallery Present 'Antifreeze' Art Show. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-shop-titmouse-superchief-gallery-present-antifreeze-art-show/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Natalia Poteryakhin Beams Us Up to Her New Make Originals Show 'Sunny Side Down'. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/natalia-poteryakhin-beams-us-up-to-her-new-make-originals-show-sunny-side-down/
Dillner, James. 2026. Anne Frank Editorial Cartoon Was Leftist Propaganda [John Darkow Letter]. LancasterOnline (January 31): https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/anne-frank-editorial-cartoon-was-leftist-propaganda-letter/article_5b23a932-cb7b-4c6c-8012-e6a1a2e374e5.html
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ICv2 White Paper: Comics and Graphic Novel Sales Reached New High in 2025; Direct Market Growing Faster than Book Channel; Insights from ComicsPRO Sneak Peek. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61573/icv2-white-paper-comics-graphic-novel-sales-reached-new-high-2025
Beach Metro Community News. 2026. Historical Society Presentation by Beach Metro News Cartoonist Bill Suddick Set for Feb. 11 [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (February 5): https://beachmetro.com/2026/02/05/historical-society-presentation-by-beach-metro-news-cartoonist-bill-suddick-set-for-feb-11/
Shackleton, Al. 2022. Local Cartoonist Bill Suddick's Book Life's The Beach Now on Sale Locally. Beach Metro Community News (February 10): https://beachmetro.com/2022/02/10/local-cartoonist-bill-suddicks-book-lifes-the-beach-now-on-sale-locally/
Shackleton, Al. 2021. Bill Suddick on 40 Years of Cartooning for Beach Metro News [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (March 9): https://beachmetro.com/2021/03/09/bill-suddick-on-40-years-of-cartooning-for-beach-metro-news/
Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Dan Misdea Returns. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (237; February 4): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/18626640-episode-237-dan-misdea-returns
DePaul, Tony. 2026. A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants [The Phantom's Origin]. The Nickels of the Man (February 2): https://tonydepaul.net/a-little-song-a-little-dance-a-little-seltzer-down-your-pants/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: 100 FAQ On Making Comics, Rifftrax Makes MST3K!, and Four More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-100-faq-on-making-comics-rifftrax-makes-mst3k-and-four-more-projects-youll-love/
Groth, Gary. 2026. Sal Buscema Interview: Fantastic Fanzine #8-9 1969. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/sal-buscema-interview-fantastic-fanzine-8-9-1969/
Pierce, Leonard. 2026. Reviews: More Weight: A Salem Story. TCJ (February 5): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/more-weight-a-salem-story/
Reichenbach, Stephen. 2026. Letter: Goofus and Gallant Can Teach Us. Lincoln Journal Star (February 4): https://journalstar.com/opinion/letters/article_4972640c-4941-4cbe-81c5-d3ef267bad58.html
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Take Me Round Again — This Week's Links. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/take-me-round-again-this-weeks-links/
Carbery, Genevieve. 2026. How a St Brigid Miracle Not Taught at School Was Reclaimed by a Graphic Novelist; Hannah McCann: 'Maybe Graphic Novels Were Sniffed at in the Past as Not Really Reading, but They're an Important Literary Device'. Irish Times (February 1): https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/02/01/how-a-st-brigid-miracle-not-taught-at-school-was-reclaimed-by-a-graphic-novelist/
Narine, Shari. 2026. Graphic Novel Series Kaboom! Lifts Off With a Blast for Jay Odjick With Scholastic. Windspeaker (February 2): https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/graphic-novel-series-kaboom-lifts-blast-jay-odjick-scholastic
Osmond, Andrew. 2026. The Evolution of Shōjo Manga in the 1970s with Curator Rei Yoshimura. Anime News Network (February 4): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-02-04/the-evolution-of-shojo-manga-in-the-1970s-with-curator-rei-yoshimura/.233664
Silverman, Rebecca. 2026. Manga Creation with Kazumi Yamashita. Anime News Network (January 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-01-30/manga-creation-with-kazumi-yamashita/.232060
Unknown. 2026. Detective Conan Faces China Backlash Over Tie-up With Contentious Manga. Japan Today (February 4): https://japantoday.com/category/national/detective-conan-faces-china-backlash-over-tie-up-with-contentious-manga
Goldsmith, Astrid. 2026. Tantrums, Rancid Meatloaf and Family Silver Stuffed into Underpants: The Delicate Art of the Holocaust Comedy; Making Light of One of the Darkest Horrors of the 20th Century Is a Risky Business – but a New Generation Is Taking Ownership of Family Histories by Making Space for Human Foibles, Says an Award-winning Graphic Novelist. The Guardian (February 4): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/04/humour-graphic-artist-astrid-goldsmith-holocaust-comedy
Coplan, Chris. 2026. With 'A Star Called The Sun,' Simon Roy Evolves His Weird, Charming Sci-fi Universe; The Story Collection Is Out This Month via Image Comics. AIPT (February 5): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/05/a-star-called-the-sun-simon-roy-feature/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Invader Comics Is Coming for Your Heart, Mind, Wallet, and Sensibilities; We Spoke With Owner/Editor Mike Perkins About the Line's History, Success Stories, Publishing Approach, and the Power of 'Preacher.'. AIPT (February 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/03/invader-comics-deep-dive/
Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: All the Living by Roman Muradov; This Bleak, Beautiful Book Considers That Modern Life May Not Be Rosier Than the Dark Pits of Hell. The Observer (February 5): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-all-the-living-by-roman-muradov
VanHooker, Brian. 2026. Marvel's Ex-CEO on How He Saved the Company and What the MCU Is Missing Today; Peter Cuneo Reflects on His Time at Marvel, Including the Creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Sale to Disney. Polygon (February 2): https://www.polygon.com/former-marvel-ceo-on-his-book-disney-sale-and-post-endgame-struggles/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. José Andrés to Co-star in Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jose-andre-meals-to-astonish/
Matthewson, Amy. 2026. Unbeaten Tracks: Isabella Bird in Wonderland translation, transculturation, transcreation. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (January 23): https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2615711
Friday, February 06, 2026
Gary Groth interviewed Sal Buscema in Springfield in 1969
Sal Buscema Interview: Fantastic Fanzine #8-9 1969
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/5/2026
Folio: Stories of Australian Comics
https://foliocomics.com/
ALIA Graphic / ALIA Graphic Novels and Comics. Australian Library and Information Association.
https://graphic.alia.org.au/about/
Scott, Ronnie, Elizabeth MacFarlane, Gabriel Clark, Pat Grant and Meg O'Shea (eds.). 2025. Folio: Essays on Australian Comics. Palgrave Macmillan. Online at https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-81144-9
Scott, Ronnie, Elizabeth MacFarlane, Gabriel Clark, Pat Grant and Meg O'Shea. 2025. What Kinds of Questions Do We Ask About Australian Comics? In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 3-15
McKenna, Brenton E. 2025. Lessons from My Journey into Australian Comics. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 17-40
MacFarlane, Elizabeth. 2025. Obsession and Unreasonable Love: Creativity and Devotion in Comics Scholarship. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 41-62
Henningsgaard, Per and Paige Spence. 2025. Considering the "Australianness" of Comic Books and Graphic Novels by Australian Creators. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 63-88
Yalçınkaya, Can T. 2025. Community over Industry? Comics Makers at Zine Fairs in Australia. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 89-110
Mutard, Bruce and Stuart Medley. 2025. The Comic Art Festival: Communities of Practice… in Practice! In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 111-127
Firth, Sarah. 2025. Drawn Together: What Can the Visual Narrative Skillset of Comic Makers Enable as a Process in Social Contexts? In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 129-154
MacFarlane, Elizabeth, Ronnie Scott, Pat Grant and Gabriel Clark. 2025. Close to the Surface: Staged Messaging in Australian Government-Commissioned Comics. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 157-192
Mason, Paul. 2025. Masks, Southern Crosses, and Old Jungle Sayings: Australian Action, Adventure, the Superheroes, and Contributions to a Hidden Genre. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 193-218
Caleo, Bernard. 2025. Australian Comics Making Places. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 219-244
Emery, Susannah, Jeanne-Marie Viljoen and David Blaiklock. 2025. Augmenting Alice: An Augmented Comic About a Mparntwe Road Trip. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 245-268
Jackson, Luke C., Karen Le Rossignol, Patrick West, Maya Graham and Kelly Jackson. 2025. The Brownout Murders: Using Comics to Challenge the Stereotype of Women as Victims in the Serial Killer Narrative. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 269-297
Fisher, Darren C. 2025. Reconsolidate, Revise, Reframe: Narrativising the Past with Diary Comics. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 299-316
Richardson, Sarah. 2025. Pad 2 Pad: Identity, Relationality, and Comics Practice in Leonie Brialey's Raw Feels and Alice Chipkin and Jessica Tavassoli's Eyes Too Dry. In Folio: Essays on Australian Comics: 317-344
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DSTLRY Puts Its Comics Publication On Pause… Including White Boat, City Beneath Her Feet, Endeavour, Galactic and Mischief Of Magpies. Bleeding Cool (February): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dstlry-puts-its-comics-publication-on-pause/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. DSTLRY Hits the Pause Button. The Beat (February 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dstlry-hits-the-pause-button/
Atchison, Mike. 2022-present. Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mikes-comic-shop-roadshow/id1662011650
Atchison, Mike. 2026. Fantom Comics and Blue Period. Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow (36; January 18). Online at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/36-fantom-comics-and-blue-period/id1662011650?i=1000745804904 and audio at https://www.burgcomics.com/podcasts/mars036.mp3
Sandoval, Barry. 2026. Premier Magazines: Their Eight Rarest Comic Book Issues (Maybe). Heritage Auctions Comics News (February 5): https://view.emails.ha.com/?vawpToken=CL3POT5F6CSERCYEXM4J5RNIQE.60256&ctrack=1564170&type=task-view-online-comic-news-tem020526
Smith, Steve. 2020. Frozen Motion: Opper's Machine Poetry. Panels & Prose (September 30): https://panelsandprose.com/2020/09/30/frozen-motion-oppers-machine-poetry/
Unknown. 2026. Folio: Stories of Australian Comics. Creative Australia (February 5): https://creative.gov.au/research/folio-stories-australian-comics
Unknown. 2026. Folio: Stories of Australian Comics [launch webinar]. Creative Australia (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=orSHoj7Dxho
Lee, Rob. 2026. Spotlight on Lonnie Millsap [2025]. CXC Festival (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q3TE4mmOU2g
Camp, Deniz and Stipan Morian. 2026. Bleeding Hearts - Interview With Deniz Camp & Stipan Morian - DC Vertigo. DC Comics (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvORnhAT-ZQ
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Mark Parisi. National Cartoonists Society (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtJY7aMKn58
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. NCS Studio Visit w Alexandra Bowman. National Cartoonists Society (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8DPiq4Jd6V0
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Studio Visits w Dee Parson $uprdee. National Cartoonists Society (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwLHSYfdjE0
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Nick Seluk. National Cartoonists Society (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwZGOl1baTg
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on John Kovaleski. National Cartoonists Society (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uEGG1u-rPA
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Lonnie Millsap. National Cartoonists Society (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WgdO5rnyKE
Siuntres, John. 2026. Dennis Hopeless Leaves Marvel and DC Behind. Word Balloon (February 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDHpdMmB6w0
Rees, Christina. 2026. A Record-Breaking Sale: Two 10-Cent Comic Books Sell for $13 Million; Highest-graded Batman No. 1 Teams up With Second Highest-graded Superman No. 1 in Blockbuster Heritage Auctions Transaction [press release]. Heritage Auctions (February 5): https://comics.ha.com/heritage-auctions-press-releases-and-news/a-record-breaking-sale-two-10-cent-comic-books-sell-for-13-million.s
Lynch, Mark. 2026. Caspar Wijngaard Discusses the Creative Process Behind The Power Fantasy and More. Bam! Smack! Pow! (February 1): https://bamsmackpow.com/caspar-wijngaard-discusses-creative-process-behind-the-power-fantasy
Freeman, John. 2026. Video Review and Picture Gallery – Comics: The Famous & Forgotten Exhibition at The Beacon, Whitehaven. downthetubes (February 4). Online at https://downthetubes.net/video-review-and-picture-gallery-comics-the-famous-forgotten-exhibition-at-the-beacon-whitehaven/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3IlcThJIO4
Thomas, Roy. 2019. The Stan Lee Story. Cologne: Taschen.
Sack, Steve. 2026. Trump the Plumber and Doodles [comic strip]. The Art of Sack (February 5): https://stevesack.substack.com/p/trump-the-plumber-and-doodles
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Pinecone Moment A.I. Can "Create" 6 Page Comic Stories As Market Booms; The New A.I. App Pinecone Moment Can "Create" Six Page Comic Stories as the A.I. Comics Market Continues to Expand. Bleeding Cool (February 4): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/pinecone-moment-a-i-can-create-6-page-comic-stories-as-market-booms/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Frazer Irving, Homeless And Hungry, Can You Help? Bleeding Cool (February 4): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/frazer-irving-homeless-and-hungry-can-you-help/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. American Mythology Returns to the Direct Market, Announces Grindhouse Horror Comic Featuring Reggie Bannister of 'Phantasm'. ICv2 (February 5): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61569/american-mythology-returns-direct-market
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Final Tally on Diamond's Chapter 11 Fees: Total Nearly $18 Million. ICv2 (February 5): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61565/final-tally-diamonds-chapter-11-fees
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Zenescope Inks Distribution Deal With Universal; U.S. Distribution Follows Rollout in Canada. ICv2 (February 4): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61564/zenescope-inks-distribution-deal-universal
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Telgemeier and McCloud's 'Cartoonist Club' Makes ALA List Of Top Ten Graphic Novels for Kids. ICv2 (February 4): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61563/telgemeier-mcclouds-cartoonist-club-makes-ala-list
Keefe, Jim. 2026. King Features – Frank Chillino. Jim Keefe's Patreon (February 5): https://www.patreon.com/posts/king-features-147185875
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Anime Event Company Fandom Events Shuts Down. The Beat (February 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/anime-event-company-fandom-events-shuts-down/
McMillan, Graeme. 2026. Stan Lee Reversed Marvel's Decision to End Spider-Man's Marriage; Marvel Comics Rewrote History to Split Up Spider-Man's Marriage - and Then Stan Lee Wrote It Back in Again [comic strip]. Popverse (February 3): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-spider-man-spiderman-marvel-one-more-day-stan-lee-xoxo-popverse
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. "It's Exciting to See the Eagerness From Partners Around the World": Netflix's Alpana Virani on the Powerful Appeal of KPop Demon Hunters. Brands Untapped (February 3): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/its-exciting-to-see-the-eagerness-from-partners-around-the-world-netflixs-alpana-virani-on-the-powerful-appeal-of-kpop-demon-hunters/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. "Speed to Market Is Critical for a Phenomenon Like This": Funko's Karen Athill on Acting Fast With KPop Demon Hunters. Brands Untapped (February 2): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/speed-to-market-is-critical-for-a-phenomenon-like-this-funkos-karen-athill-on-acting-fast-with-kpop-demon-hunters/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. "I Don't Know Many People Who Aren't Fans!": Ally Simpson – Senior Manager at Hasbro Games – on Bringing KPop Demon Hunters to Monopoly Deal. Brands Untapped (February 3): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/i-dont-know-many-people-who-arent-fans-ally-simpson-senior-manager-at-hasbro-games-on-bringing-kpop-demon-hunters-to-monopoly-deal/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Children's & Family Emmys Individual Animation Awards Revealed; Bill Nye Named Lifetime Achievement Honoree. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/childrens-bill-nye-named-lifetime-achievement-honoree/
Unknown. 2026. Adobe Resurrects Animate in 'Maintenance Mode' Following Backlash. Animation Magazine (February 4): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/adobe-resurrects-animate-in-maintenance-mode-following-backlash/
Gaur, Ryan. 2026. 'Baki-Dou' Director Toshiki Hirano Introduces Us to the Fighter's Next Anime Round (New Trailer). Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/baki-dou-director-toshiki-hirano-introduces-us-to-the-fighters-next-anime-round-new-trailer/
Francisco, Ben. 2026. Wonder Man Brings a Cozy Hollywood Bromance to the MCU; Wonder Man Offers the Freshest Take on the MCU Since WandaVision. Reactor (February 2): https://reactormag.com/wonder-man-brings-a-cozy-hollywood-bromance-to-the-mcu/
D'Angelo, Lori. 2026. Asbury Art Exhibit Showcases 25 Years of John Rose's Snuffy Smith Cartoons. Daily News-Record (February 4): https://www.dnronline.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/asbury-art-exhibit-showcases-25-years-of-john-roses-snuffy-smith-cartoons/article_b4ea6be1-592c-5ea4-b461-6d5de7186cd7.html
Fantom Comics on Mike’s Comic Shop Roadshow
Mike's Comic Shop Roadshow 36 – Fantom Comics and Blue Period
Mike Atchison
Jan 18 2026
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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/3/2026
Aaron Chassy. Chasstoons - https://amchassy.substack.com/
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Brogan, Jacob. 2026. 4 New Graphic Novels to Get You Through the Winter Doldrums; The Season's Latest Comics Include a Collection of New Short Stories by Joe Ollmann, a Bizarre Story of Paris Overrun by Monsters and a Sedate Reflection on Restaurant Life. Washington Post (February 2): https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/02/02/new-graphic-novels-review-joe-ollmann-katriona-chapman-joann-sfar-ezra-claytan-daniels/
O'Grady, Ben. 2026. Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the Frontlines of the Minnesota Resistance. The Beat (February 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cartoonist-zander-cannon-on-the-frontlines-of-the-minnesota-resistance/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Bill Plympton's 'Hair High' Deluxe Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Open. Animation Magazine (February 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/bill-plymptons-hair-high-deluxe-blu-ray-pre-orders-now-open/
Nover, Scott. 2026. Disney Announces Josh D'Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO [in print as Josh D'Amaro to Be Next CEO of Walt Disney Co.]. Washington Post (February 4): A18. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/03/disney-ceo-damaro-iger/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. The Walt Disney Company Names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden CCO. Animation Magazine (February 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-walt-disney-company-names-josh-damaro-ceo-dana-walden-cco/
Boccella, Maggie. 2026. EC Comics Recruits A Genre Legend For Catacomb Of Torment #8; The Newest Issue Hits Shelves Next Month. Fangoria (January 23): https://www.fangoria.com/catacomb-of-torment-8-ec-comics/
Richards, Dave. 2026. 28 New Horror Comics That Should Be On Your Radar This Year; From Coked Out Hippos to a Smile Prequel, There's Already Lots to Look Forward to in 2026. Fangoria (January 6): https://www.fangoria.com/new-horror-comics/
Geissman, Grant. 2025. EC Comics: The New Trend 1950–54. Cologne: Taschen.
Johnston, Rich. 2026. What Will New Bosses Josh D'Amaro & Dana Walden Mean For Marvel Comics; What Will New Bosses Josh D'Amaro and Dana Walden Mean for Marvel Comics Going Forward into 2026? Time to Start Speculating.... Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/what-will-new-bosses-josh-damaro-dana-walden-mean-for-marvel-comics/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond Files Final Bankruptcy Accounts, No One's Getting Anything; Diamond Comics, the Debtor Has Filed Final Accounts in the Switch From Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and It Looks Like No One's Getting Anything. Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-files-final-bankruptcy-accounts-no-ones-getting-anything/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Oni Quits Lunar Distribution, Goes Exclusive With Penguin Random House; Oni Press Quits Lunar Distribution and Simon & Schuster to Go Exclusive for Comic Shops and Bookstores with Penguin Random House. Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/oni-quits-lunar-distribution-goes-exclusive-with-penguin-random-house/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Oni Press Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal With Penguin Random House For Direct Market and the Book Channel. ICv2 (February 3): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61552/oni-press-signs-exclusive-distribution-deal-penguin-random-house
Degg, D. D. 2026. Surgery: Rex Morgan Out, Terry Beatty In – Update: Terry's Fine. The Daily Cartoonist (February 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/03/surgery-rex-morgan-out-terry-beatty-in/
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Lee, JiJi. 2026. Interview With New Yorker Cartoonist Lynn Hsu; "A Lot of Humor Comes From Mashing Together Two Unrelated Things...". Bonjour JiJi (January 25): https://bonjourjiji.substack.com/p/interview-with-new-yorker-cartoonist-410
Lee, JiJi. 2025. Interview With New Yorker Cartoonist Brendan Loper; The Creative Process, Path to The New Yorker, and More. Bonjour JiJi (December 14): https://bonjourjiji.substack.com/p/interview-with-new-yorker-cartoonist
Richmond, Tom. 2026. Cate the Great, Art Directors, and an Online MAD Tale!. The Ink Stained Wretch (222; February 4): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-222-2426
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Playing Dirty: The State of Florida Versus Mike Diana, a New Drama About a Notorious Comic Book Obscenity Case. TCJ (February 4): https://www.tcj.com/playing-dirty-the-state-of-florida-versus-mike-diana-a-new-drama-about-a-notorious-comic-book-obscenity-case/
Weprin, Alex. 2026. Inside Josh D'Amaro's Rise at Disney: How a Theme Park Veteran Became CEO; The Exec Is Said to Have Strong Relationships with Disney's Creative Team, an Appetite for Risk-taking, and a Desire to Understand What the Entertainment Giant's Loyal Fans Want. Hollywood Reporter (February 4): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/josh-damaro-disney-ceo-inside-rise-background-1236494465/
Editorial Board. 2026. A New Ruler for the Magic Kingdom; Disney's Pick to Replace Bob Iger Reflects the Iconic Brand's Urgency to Evolve or Die. Washington Post (February 4): A16. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/03/new-disney-ceo-damaro-iger-streaming-challenges/
Doran, Colleen. 2026. Brain Fog [Long-term Medical Issues]. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (February 4): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/brain-fog
Siuntres, John. 2026. Speed, SCOOP, and Richard Ashley Hamilton [Speed Racer]. Word Balloon (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekysn4AUUCw
DeStefano, Stephen. 2026. DiECAH Presents Mr. Craig Boldman and Mr. Karl Kesel!. DiECAH (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13170UZFAR0
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Colleen Doran. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByD3fonWfWA
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Dee Fish. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPWp5sSFjVs
*Brandon-Croft, Barbara. 2026. Where I'm Coming From: Stories, Cartoons, and Commentary [2025]. National Cartoonists Society (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W528UEM-GJ8
*Center for Jewish History. LibGuides Subject Guide: Comics and Graphic Novels -
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*Daniels, Maya. 2025. Kansas hero honored in graphic novel [AUSA]. 12News (September 23): https://www.kwch.com/2025/09/23/kansas-hero-honored-graphic-novel/
*Jeff Koterba. 2024- Jeff Around Town [radio show]. KVNO. https://kvno.org/jeff-around-town/
*Koterba, Jeff. 2026. ["On this Jeff Around Town, Jeff remembers his mentor, not only for his humor, but more so, for his humanity."; Ed Fischer]. Jeff Around Town (February 3). Online at https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/03150235/JeffAroundTown-02032026.mp3 and https://kvno.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/03150229/JeffAroundTown-02032026.pdf
*Kowsar, Nik. 2026. A Cartoon, a Taxi to Evin, and the Lesson We Missed [Arrested in Iran]. Nik's Substack (February 4): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/a-cartoon-a-taxi-to-evin-and-the
*The Bloom County Boys by Berkeley Breathed - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TheBloomCountyBoys
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Brogan, Jacob. 2026. 4 New Graphic Novels to Get You Through the Winter Doldrums; The Season's Latest Comics Include a Collection of New Short Stories by Joe Ollmann, a Bizarre Story of Paris Overrun by Monsters and a Sedate Reflection on Restaurant Life. Washington Post (February 2): https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2026/02/02/new-graphic-novels-review-joe-ollmann-katriona-chapman-joann-sfar-ezra-claytan-daniels/
O'Grady, Ben. 2026. Interview: Cartoonist Zander Cannon on the Frontlines of the Minnesota Resistance. The Beat (February 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cartoonist-zander-cannon-on-the-frontlines-of-the-minnesota-resistance/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Bill Plympton's 'Hair High' Deluxe Blu-ray Pre-Orders Now Open. Animation Magazine (February 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/bill-plymptons-hair-high-deluxe-blu-ray-pre-orders-now-open/
Nover, Scott. 2026. Disney Announces Josh D'Amaro to Succeed Bob Iger as CEO [in print as Josh D'Amaro to Be Next CEO of Walt Disney Co.]. Washington Post (February 4): A18. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/02/03/disney-ceo-damaro-iger/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. The Walt Disney Company Names Josh D'Amaro CEO, Dana Walden CCO. Animation Magazine (February 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-walt-disney-company-names-josh-damaro-ceo-dana-walden-cco/
Boccella, Maggie. 2026. EC Comics Recruits A Genre Legend For Catacomb Of Torment #8; The Newest Issue Hits Shelves Next Month. Fangoria (January 23): https://www.fangoria.com/catacomb-of-torment-8-ec-comics/
Richards, Dave. 2026. 28 New Horror Comics That Should Be On Your Radar This Year; From Coked Out Hippos to a Smile Prequel, There's Already Lots to Look Forward to in 2026. Fangoria (January 6): https://www.fangoria.com/new-horror-comics/
Geissman, Grant. 2025. EC Comics: The New Trend 1950–54. Cologne: Taschen.
Johnston, Rich. 2026. What Will New Bosses Josh D'Amaro & Dana Walden Mean For Marvel Comics; What Will New Bosses Josh D'Amaro and Dana Walden Mean for Marvel Comics Going Forward into 2026? Time to Start Speculating.... Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/what-will-new-bosses-josh-damaro-dana-walden-mean-for-marvel-comics/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond Files Final Bankruptcy Accounts, No One's Getting Anything; Diamond Comics, the Debtor Has Filed Final Accounts in the Switch From Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 Bankruptcy and It Looks Like No One's Getting Anything. Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-files-final-bankruptcy-accounts-no-ones-getting-anything/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Oni Quits Lunar Distribution, Goes Exclusive With Penguin Random House; Oni Press Quits Lunar Distribution and Simon & Schuster to Go Exclusive for Comic Shops and Bookstores with Penguin Random House. Bleeding Cool (February 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/oni-quits-lunar-distribution-goes-exclusive-with-penguin-random-house/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Oni Press Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal With Penguin Random House For Direct Market and the Book Channel. ICv2 (February 3): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61552/oni-press-signs-exclusive-distribution-deal-penguin-random-house
Degg, D. D. 2026. Surgery: Rex Morgan Out, Terry Beatty In – Update: Terry's Fine. The Daily Cartoonist (February 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/03/surgery-rex-morgan-out-terry-beatty-in/
Necessary, Kevin. Kevin's UnNecessary Things - https://kevinnecessary.substack.com/
Lee, JiJi. 2026. Interview With New Yorker Cartoonist Lynn Hsu; "A Lot of Humor Comes From Mashing Together Two Unrelated Things...". Bonjour JiJi (January 25): https://bonjourjiji.substack.com/p/interview-with-new-yorker-cartoonist-410
Lee, JiJi. 2025. Interview With New Yorker Cartoonist Brendan Loper; The Creative Process, Path to The New Yorker, and More. Bonjour JiJi (December 14): https://bonjourjiji.substack.com/p/interview-with-new-yorker-cartoonist
Richmond, Tom. 2026. Cate the Great, Art Directors, and an Online MAD Tale!. The Ink Stained Wretch (222; February 4): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-222-2426
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Playing Dirty: The State of Florida Versus Mike Diana, a New Drama About a Notorious Comic Book Obscenity Case. TCJ (February 4): https://www.tcj.com/playing-dirty-the-state-of-florida-versus-mike-diana-a-new-drama-about-a-notorious-comic-book-obscenity-case/
Weprin, Alex. 2026. Inside Josh D'Amaro's Rise at Disney: How a Theme Park Veteran Became CEO; The Exec Is Said to Have Strong Relationships with Disney's Creative Team, an Appetite for Risk-taking, and a Desire to Understand What the Entertainment Giant's Loyal Fans Want. Hollywood Reporter (February 4): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/josh-damaro-disney-ceo-inside-rise-background-1236494465/
Editorial Board. 2026. A New Ruler for the Magic Kingdom; Disney's Pick to Replace Bob Iger Reflects the Iconic Brand's Urgency to Evolve or Die. Washington Post (February 4): A16. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/02/03/new-disney-ceo-damaro-iger-streaming-challenges/
Doran, Colleen. 2026. Brain Fog [Long-term Medical Issues]. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (February 4): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/brain-fog
Siuntres, John. 2026. Speed, SCOOP, and Richard Ashley Hamilton [Speed Racer]. Word Balloon (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekysn4AUUCw
DeStefano, Stephen. 2026. DiECAH Presents Mr. Craig Boldman and Mr. Karl Kesel!. DiECAH (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13170UZFAR0
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Colleen Doran. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByD3fonWfWA
Nicholas, Jamar. 2026. Member Spotlight on Dee Fish. National Cartoonists Society's NCS Studio Visits (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPWp5sSFjVs
*Brandon-Croft, Barbara. 2026. Where I'm Coming From: Stories, Cartoons, and Commentary [2025]. National Cartoonists Society (February 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W528UEM-GJ8
*Center for Jewish History. LibGuides Subject Guide: Comics and Graphic Novels -
https://libguides.cjh.org/comicsandgraphicnovels/intro
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*Pratt Institute. Welcome to Pratt's Guide to Comics, Graphic Novels and Manga! - https://libguides.pratt.edu/graphicnovels
*University of Rochester. Finding comics and graphic novels in UR libraries - https://libguides.lib.rochester.edu/ENGL/comics
*Daniels, Maya. 2025. Kansas hero honored in graphic novel [AUSA]. 12News (September 23): https://www.kwch.com/2025/09/23/kansas-hero-honored-graphic-novel/
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Wednesday, February 04, 2026
Nik Kowsar on his first arrest in Iran
Kowsar, Nik. 2026. A Cartoon, a Taxi to Evin, and the Lesson We Missed [Arrested in Iran]. Nik's Substack (February 4): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/a-cartoon-a-taxi-to-evin-and-the
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