Thursday, March 05, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/4/2026

Unknown. 1926. C. S. Rigby, Cartoonist, Dies. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 64. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/64/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["'Radio Rhymes' is the title of a new six-column comic strip announced this week by Continental Features, New York. It is the creation of Dan Napoli"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 58. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Maj. Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson this week announced the re-capitalization of Wheeler-Nicholson, Inc., to $200,000]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 58. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["J. N. Darling, "Ding," cartoonist whose work is handled by the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate, is one of five men elected last week to the board of trustees of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Ia"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 58. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Ella Cinders," a comic distributed by Metropolitan Newspaper Syndicate, New York, is now being offered in full page form in color for Saturday or Sunday use, as well as in the daily strip]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5) 58. https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Sunny, Delight. 2025. How a Nigerian creator's digital novel series landed on Cartoon Network after he quit his 9-5. Akinboye now makes more than $8,000 for one 100-paged comic book [Iyanu: Child of Wonder, YouNeek Studios, Sunkanmi Akinboye, Nigeria]. Techpoint (October 13): https://techpoint.africa/feature/after-hours-sunkanmi-akinboye/

Unknown. 1926. Third Annual Directory of Features - Newspaper Art. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 50-52. https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/50/mode/2up

Freeman, John. 2026. Giles Annuals Cover Cartoons Coming to Auction. downthetubes (March 3): https://downthetubes.net/giles-annuals-cover-cartoons-coming-to-auction/

Degg, D. D. 2026. New (to Me) Local Comic Strip – Laurel by Brian Nelson. Daily Cartoonist (March 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/03/new-to-me-local-comic-strip-laurel-by-brian-nelson/

Pokoly, Ramona. 2018. Brian Nelson. Ramona Interviews (217; April 17): www.wccatv.com/video/Ramona-interviews/RAMONAINTERVIEWS217

Perez, Javier. 2026. The New Hot Books: What Is Going on with D'orc, White Sky and More? [sales, speculators]. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-new-hot-books-what-is-going-on-with-dorc-white-sky-and-more/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. January 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels; 'Absolute Batman' Off the Chart but the Omegaverse Makes Its Debut. ICv2 (March 3): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61774/january-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels

Richmond, Tom. 2026. Destroyers, A.I. B.S., Octogenarians, First Not First MAD Jobs! [AI job theft]. The Ink Stained Wretch (226; March 4): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-226-3426

Ketcham, Amaris and Nora Hickey. 2026. An Interview with Brian Fies. Autobiographix (March 4): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-brian-fies

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Founder Mike Richardson Exits Dark Horse after 40 Years. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/founder-mike-richardson-exits-dark-horse-after-40-years/

Arrant, Chris. 2026. Dark Horse CEO/Founder Mike Richardson Exits after 40 Years as New Owners Bring in New Boss from Gaming & Lord of the Rings. Popverse (March 4): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-dark-horse-media-mike-richardson-exit-jay-komas

Chik, Kalai. 2026. Manga Authors and Fans Voice Outrage Towards Shogakukan and Manga ONE [Shoichi Yamamoto]. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/manga-authors-and-fans-voice-outrage-towards-shogakukan-and-manga-one/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Jacopo Camagni, Prolific Marvel Artist, Dead at 48. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jacopo-camagni-obit/

Unknown. 2026. The Journey of Jacopo Camagni: From Italy to Marvel Universes. Il Messaggero (March 2): https://www.ilmessaggero.it/en/the_journey_of_jacopo_camagni_from_italy_to_marvel_universes-9391483.html

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Highlander's Original Screenplay Is Becoming a Graphic Novel. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/highlander-titan/

Guerrero, Justin. 2026. Eiichiro Oda Sinks the Answer to the One Piece into the Sea—But Fans Know Where It Is. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/eiichiro-oda-sinks-the-answer-to-the-one-piece-into-the-sea-but-fans-know-where-it-is/

Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. Narco #1 Is Image's Latest Debut Rushed Back to Print. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/narco-image-comics-rushed-back-second-printing/

Burger, Alissa. 2026. Remaking the Monster: Transmedia Adaptations of Frankenstein's Creature. London, UK: Bloomsbury

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. 11 Must-Have Manga for Elementary, Middle, and High School Readers. School Library Journal (March 4): https://www.slj.com/story/News%20%26%20Features/11-must-have-manga-for-elementary-middle-and-high-school

Gachman, Dina. 2026. 5 Oscar-Nominated Children's Movies to Stream Now; This Month's Picks Include the Animated Feature Films That Are Competing for an Academy Award on March 15. New York Times (March 3): online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/movies/kids-movies-oscar-nominated-streaming.html

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Two Animation Students from China Win $10K Award from Television Academy. Animation Magazine (March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/two-animation-students-from-china-win-10k-award-from-television-academy/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Scout Elf Squad,' from 'Elf on the Shelf' Creators, Passes 1 Million Streams on YouTube Kids (Exclusive). Animation Magazine (March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/scout-elf-squad-from-elf-on-the-shelf-creators-passes-1-million-streams-on-youtube-kids-exclusive/

Idelson, Karen. 2026. Leave It to Beavers: 'Hoppers' Director Daniel Chong & Team Discuss the Pixar Film's Natural Evolution. Animation Magazine (358; April; online March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/leave-it-to-beavers-hoppers-director-daniel-chong-team-discuss-the-pixar-films-natural-evolution/

McCarthy, Todd. 2011. Rango: Film Review; Johnny Depp Voices the Title Character in a Clever, Witty Movie from His "Pirates of the Caribbean" Director, Gore Verbinski, That Employs a Technique the Filmmakers Call "Emotion Capture.". Hollywood Reporter (March 1): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/rango-film-review-162566/

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. "Kid Beowulf" Will End on GoComics—But the Adventure Isn't Over; We Chat with Creator Alexis E. Fajardo on Closing Out "The Tarpeian Rock" Arc, What He Needed to Pay Off for Readers, and Where Beowulf and Grendel Are Headed Next. GoComics (February 27): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/kid-beowulf-ending-gocomics

Solomon, Tessa. 2026. US Holocaust Museum Acquires Rare World War II Captain America Comics. ARTnews (March 4): https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/us-holocaust-museum-acquires-rare-world-war-ii-captain-america-comics-1234775619/

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Captain America #1 donated to Holocaust Museum

US Holocaust Museum Acquires Rare World War II Captain America Comics


Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/3/2026

Unknown. 2026.  Original Joe Shuster Action Comics Cover Art and Frank Frazetta Artwork to Auction. Fine Books and Collections (February 19): https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/original-joe-shuster-action-comics-cover-art-and-frank-frazetta-artwork-auction

Unknown. 2025. Todd McFarlane Batman Cover Headlines Comic Art Auction. Fine Books and Collections (October 9): https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/news/todd-mcfarlane-batman-cover-headlines-comic-art-auction

McDermott, Jim. 2025. A million-dollar copy of Marvel Comics' Fantastic Four #1, and more of the most expensive comics we found at New York Comic Con. Popverse (October 10): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-nycc-captain-america-fantastic-four-superman-boba-fett-most-expensive-purchase

Adamo, Ghania. 2025. Welcome to the Geneva hotel devoted to Swiss comics. Swiss Info (October 11): https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-oddities/welcome-to-a-geneva-hotel-devoted-to-swiss-comics/90120134

Chaudhuri, Noumita. 2025. Sonamon's Web. A grandmother instead of a superhero and one curious little girl. This comic strip is serious business, says the author [Kumkum Naiya, creator of Didar Golpo]. [Kolkota, India] Telegraph (October 12): https://www.telegraphindia.com/life/sonamons-web-a-grandmother-instead-of-a-superhero-and-one-curious-little-girl-prnt/cid/2127395

Blair, Adam. 2025.  Walmart Spotlights Collectibles Prowess at New York Comic Con. Retail Touch Points (October 9): https://www.retailtouchpoints.com/news/walmart-spotlights-collectibles-prowess-at-new-york-comic-con/154793/

Korynta, Emma. 2025. Wingate University honors Franklin's legacy in the 'Peanuts' comics with special exhibit.  In 1968, Franklin made his grand debut in the comics and met Charlie Brown at the beach. WCNC Charlotte (February 4): https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/black-history/exhibit-featuring-character-peanuts-comic-strip-wingate-university/275-1557ab0a-79d7-42d9-ba18-8c97247d955d

McConnell, Robin. 2026. Nicholas Burns [Canada]. Inkstuds's Substack (March 3): https://inkstuds.substack.com/p/nicholas-burns

Sardo, Matthew. 2026. ComicArtFans.com Announces Recipients of the First Jack & Roz Kirby Awards; Kirby Awards ceremony held at Original Art Expo February 21, 2026 [press release]. ComicArtFans.com (February 27): https://mailchi.mp/28def849d178/announcing-the-inaugural-jack-roz-kirby-award-recipients-8775364

Unknown. 1947. Top Cartoon Honors Go To Record News Artist [Milton Caniff; National Cartoonists Society]. Wichita Falls Record News (May 13). Online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/milton-caniff-the-barney-Times_Record_News_1947_05_13.jpg

  *Unknown. 2026. ["It is with great sadness that we share the news that Clément @Oubrerie of our series AYA has died at the age of 59 from ALS."]. Drawn and Quarterly (March 2):  https://www.instagram.com/p/DVZ30wUjAMi/?igsh=Zzh0em93cTYwdWRi

  *Unknown. 2026. Clément Oubrerie, dessinateur de "Aya de Yopougon", est mort; L'auteur de BD français Clément Oubrerie est décédé dimanche à l'âge de 59 ans, a annoncé lundi la maison d'édition Dargaud. Le Nouvel Obs (March 2): https://www.nouvelobs.com/culture/20260302.OBS112821/clement-oubrerie-dessinateur-de-aya-de-yopougon-est-mort.html

Richards, Dave. 2026. Kalan's Barbarian Behind Bars Blends 70s Exploitation and 80s Fantasy [Elliott Kalan interview]. Dave Richards Writes Awesome Stuff (March 3): https://www.patreon.com/posts/kalans-barbarian-152052856

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Unknown Film Organization Will Soon Be Known, with Video and Comics Collabs. The Beat (February 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/unknown-film-organization-will-soon-be-known-with-video-and-comics-collabs/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. Marvel Gave Fall Out Boy's Singer One Rule for His New Eternals Character (Exclusive) [Patrick Stump]. CBR (February 26): https://www.cbr.com/marvel-eternals-fall-out-boy-patrick-stump-new-character-interview/

Howard, Kirsten. 2026. Marvel Had to Work Around the Clock to Save Hawkeye; Hawkeye Producer Andrew Guest Has Been Getting Candid About Hawkeye's Rocky Road to Disney+. Den of Geek (March 2): https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/marvel-worked-around-clock-save-hawkeye/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. ComicsPRO '26: The Comics Industry Has Done It! The Beat (March 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comicspro-26-the-comics-industry-has-done-it/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 03/03/26: Princess Gwenevere X King Arthur Crossover Incoming. The Beat (March 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-030326/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. January 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels; 'Gachiakuta' Tops the Chart. ICv2 (March 2): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61764/january-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-adult-graphic-novels

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. DC'S Future Just Got Very Complicated. ICv2 (March 2): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/61767/dcs-future-just-got-very-complicated

Draper Carlson, Johanna. 2026. Seven Seas Acquired by Media Do; Largest Independent English-language Manga Publisher Bought for $80 Million. ICv2 (March 3): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61772/seven-seas-acquired-media-do

Hassenger, Jesse. 2026. Hoppers Is a Reminder of How Good, and Weird, Pixar Can Be When It Aims Small; The First Pixar Movie from Daniel Chong Overcomes the Studio's Frequent Flaws for Some Big Laughs. AV Club (March 2): https://www.avclub.com/hoppers-revew

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Tatjana Wood, DC Colourist Extraordinaire, Would Have Been 100 Today; Karen Berger, Paul Levitz and Nancy Collins on the Extraordinary Comics Colouring Career of Tatjana Wood, Who Would Have Been 100 Today. Bleeding Cool (March 2): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tatjana-wood-dc-colourist-extraordinaire-would-have-been-100-today/

Keeton, Hugh. 2026. Coast Life: Caricature Artist Transforms Editorial Cartoonist Career into Creating Instant Smiles [Jim McCloskey]. WLOX (March 2): https://www.wlox.com/2026/03/02/coast-life-caricature-artist-transforms-editorial-cartoonist-career-into-creating-instant-smiles/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Just a Moment, Vivement Lundi & Need Prod. Team for 'Siberian Haiku' Animated Feature [Lithuania]. Animation Magazine (March 2): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/just-a-moment-vivement-lundi-need-prod-team-for-siberian-haiku-animated-feature/

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. From WildStorm to Act 4: An Interview with 'Artist Edition' Mastermind Scott Dunbier. TCJ (March 2): https://www.tcj.com/from-wildstorm-to-act-4-an-interview-with-artist-edition-mastermind-scott-dunbier/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Happy 80th NCS! Daily Cartoonist (March 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/01/happy-80th-ncs/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Enter the First Class of Jack & Roz Kirby Award Winners! The Beat (March 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/enter-the-first-class-of-jack-roz-kirby-award-winners/

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography 2025 PRINT Edition available in 3 volumes

It's still online for free, but a 3-volume print-on-demand version for libraries and collectors is available at the following URLs. Note that this DOES NOT include the online addenda, and is essentially the online version split into three printed parts.





Recapping from our previous email on this subject:

If you're getting this notice, there's a good chance you're in the new 1800 page annual update of the Bibliography, on its 30th anniversary. We're also commemorating John A. Lent's 90th birth year, since John started the field with his 10 volume set. Tony Rose has been assisting for the past couple of years, and librarian Elizabeth Walker has just joined the team. 

The CRB is a worldwide bibliography of all types of comic art, including comic books, comic strips, caricature, gag cartoons, animation, editorial cartoons, biography, webcomics, political cartoons, history of cartooning, and comics scholarship.

Oue 30th Anniversary Edition has been updated with 3,327 new entries. It's downloadable at https://archive.org/details/crb-2025-ebook and there will be print edition in the coming month.

An addenda of 2000 more pages of unsorted citations is at https://archive.org/details/crb-2025-addendum These citations have been formatted but not yet placed into the CRB. Many of them are from the first online iteration of the CRB, now preserved on the Internet Archive. For our 30th Anniversary and in honor of John Lent's 90th birth year, we are providing these as a resource the first time, since they are searchable by keyword. However, the goal remains to empty this document by placing all the citations into the main bibliography which is online now at Comics Research Bibliography. A version combining both into an almost 4000-page document will be posted later this week (after I create a new cover for it).


While I have your attention, please consider subscribing to the International Journal of Comic Art at http://www.ijoca.net/ . And forward this to anyone you think might be interested.
 

The Lent Comic Art Classification System, 2nd ed. PRINT version now available

It's still online for free, but a print-on-demand version for libraries and collectors is available at https://www.lulu.com/shop/mike-rhode-and-john-a-lent/the-lent-comic-art-classification-system-second-ed/paperback/product-v8wwzpd.html 

Recapping from our previous email on this subject:

Long before the Library of Congress started revamping its cataloguing for comic art, John Lent had devised a system of his own. For his 90th birth year, we've updated the 2016 version and published it online for free with over 900 new terms added at https://archive.org/details/lent-comic-art-classificiation-2nd-ed-final/Lent%20Comic%20Art%20Classificiation%202nd%20ed%20FINAL/

This classification system is derived from John A, Lent's 10-volume set of Comic Art Bibliography with additions and emendations by Mike Rhode published versions of the Comics Research Bibliography.

"In 1986, in preparation for a conference presentation in India, I self-published a 156-page international bibliography on comic art, which I also sent to some libraries and researchers. That led to the compilation of ten volumes of comic art sources, broken down by regions, genres, functions, and other aspects, published by Greenwood Press between 1994 and 2006. As I assembled materials for these bibliographies, I developed categories into which to place sources. The classification system presented in this monograph is the result. The classification system portrayed in these pages is meant to bring some order to filing, categorizing, and discussing comics and cartoons. Actually, the fullest section, on the United States, can be used with minor modifications to organize comic art studies about any country." - John Lent

We're pleased to welcome Lizzy Walker to the team with this new edition, and expect to have annual updates. 

--

Diplomacy for Dummies by Daniel Boris

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/2/2026

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO: BOOM! to Make All A Covers Returnable, Restart Thank-you Variants; Plus: New 'Power Rangers,' 'Jem,' and 'MLP' with Compact Comics Backlists. ICv2 (February 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61755/comicspro-boom-make-all-a-covers-returnable-restart-thank-you-variants

Chik, Kalai. 2026. Media Do Acquires Seven Seas for $80 Million. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/media-do-acquires-seven-seas-for-80-million/

Milliot, Jim. 2026. Media Do Agrees to Buy Seven Seas [in print as Media Do Agrees to Buy Seven Seas Entertainment]. Publishers Weekly (March 2): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/99812-media-do-agrees-to-buy-seven-seas-entertainment.html

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Comic Creator Katelyn Windels Brings Supernatural Horror to the Old West with The Devil in the Herd. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-comic-creator-katelyn-windels-brings-supernatural-horror-to-the-old-west-with-the-devil-in-the-herd/

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Frank Frazetta's 'Vampirella' #1 Original Cover Art Hammers at $3.125 Million; Also, Original Artwork for 'Action Comics' #21 Cover Sells at $1 Million. ICv2 (March 2): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61761/frank-frazettas-vampirella-1-original-cover-art-hammers-3-125-million

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Merc Publishing Returns to Comic Stores via Lunar Distribution in 2026; Merc Publishing and Legends Publishing Return to Comic Book Stores via Lunar Distribution in 2026. Bleeding Cool (March 1): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/merc-publishing-returns-to-comic-stores-via-lunar-distribution-in-2026/

Unknown. 2026. New Gorillaz Short Pays Homage to 'The Jungle Book' and Other Classic 2D Animated Features. Animation Magazine (February 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/new-gorillaz-short-pays-homage-to-the-jungle-book-and-other-classic-2d-features/

Vozick-Levinson, Simon. 2026. How Gorillaz Reconnected and Made Their Best Album in Years; Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett Discuss Grieving through Music, Life in the Age of Cartoon Bands, and AI Art. Rolling Stone (February 16): https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/gorillaz-new-music-grief-ai-art-interview-1235514180/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: ACE Eddie Awards, ADG Awards & More Animated Winners. Animation Magazine (March 1): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/awards-season-recap-ace-eddie-awards-adg-awards-more-animated-winners/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: Writers' Guild and Eddie Nominees, Plus the Latest Critics' Picks. Animation Magazine (January 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-writers-guild-and-eddie-nominees-plus-the-lates-critics-picks/

Unknown. 2026. Awards Season Recap: 'Snow White' & 'Smurfs' Receive Razzie Noms, More Critics' Wins for 'KPop'. Animation Magazine (January 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-snow-white-smurfs-receive-razzie-noms-more-critics-wins-for-kpop/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: 'Arco' Triumphs at EFAs & Lumières; Voice Arts Award Winners Revealed. Animation Magazine (January 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-arco-triumphs-at-efas-voice-arts-award-winners-revealed/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: The Latest Critics' Org. Winners & Nominees. Animation Magazine (January 12): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-the-latest-critics-org-winners-nominees/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: Art Directors Guild & GLAAD Animation Nominees. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-art-directors-guild-glaad-animation-nominees/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. 'Kindred Spirits' Director Tomm Moore Shares the Supernatural Secrets of Cartoon Saloon's New Project. Animation Magazine (no. 357; February 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/kindred-spirits-director-tomm-moore-shares-the-supernatural-secrets-of-cartoon-saloons-new-project/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Allah Is Not Obliged' Wins Feature Film Grand Prix at Niigata Int'l Animation Film Festival. Animation Magazine (February 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/allah-is-not-obliged-wins-feature-film-grand-prix-at-niigata-intl-animation-film-festival/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Tatjana Wood, Legendary DC Comics Colorist, Dead at 99. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tatjana-wood-dead/

Reyna, Leo. 2026. Kyoto Animation's President, Hideaki Hatta, Passes Away at 76. CBR (March 2): https://www.cbr.com/kyoto-animation-president-hideaki-hatta-dead/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Comics Artist Jacopo Camagni Died This Morning at the Age of 48; Marvel Comics Artist Jacopo Camagni, Known for Vision and Scarlet Witch, Generation X-23 and Nomen Omen Died This Morning at the Age of 48. Bleeding Cool (March 1): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-artist-jacopo-camagni-died-this-morning-at-the-age-of-48/

Freeman, John. 2026. Panel Borders Celebrates Women's History Month. downthetubes (March 2): https://downthetubes.net/panel-borders-celebrates-womens-history-month/

Schmid, Lisa. 2025. Interview with Graphic Novelist Liza N. Cooper. From the Mixed-Up Files... (November 6): https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-with-graphic-novelist-liza-cooper/

Spratford, Sam. 2026. HarperAlley Announces Inaugural Adult List. Publishers Weekly (March 2): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99814-harperalley-announces-inaugural-adult-list.html

Rooney, David. 2026. 'Hoppers' Review: Pixar Returns to Form with a Giddy Action Comedy That Makes a Winning Case for Respecting the Balance of Nature. Hollywood Reporter (March 2): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/hoppers-review-pixar-disney-comedy-1236518225/

Ghanbari, Kasra and Rob Salkowitz. 2026. Jack & Roz Kirby Awards Ceremony at OAX 2026. CAF+ (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4lm58Gn37M

Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, and Kari Sanders. 2026. Corin Howell Talks Lilith, Horror-comedy & Creating Immortal Demons. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zgJjumo8wI

McEwan, Liam. 2026. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett on 'The Mountain' and Building the World of Gorillaz - AP Interview. Associated Press (February 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8UEsx7vgdY

Klein and Ally. 2026. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett on New Gorillaz Album + Upcoming Palladium Shows. Klein. Ally. Show. on KROQ (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyELb6lecCQ

Schlanger, Talia. 2026. Gorillaz on How Loss and a Trip to India Inspired Their New Album. Q with Tom Power (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyilkA67ohw

Summers, Juana. 2026. After 25 Years, Gorillaz Band Members Are Still Cartoons but the Music Is Very Real. NPR's All Things Considered (March 2): Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5677672/after-25-years-gorillaz-band-members-are-still-cartoons-but-the-music-is-very-real AND https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2026/03/20260302_atc_after_25_years_members_of_the_band_gorillaz_are_still_cartoons_but_the_music_is_very_real.mp3 AND https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5677672

Harper, David. 2026. ComicsPRO LIVE! The Beat's Heidi MacDonald + Lunar's Christina Merkler Talk the State of Comics. SKTCHD's Off Panel (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHpblsdMxh4

Dave. 2026. Stephen Bissette's Tyrant Gets the Jim Rugg Treatment - Dinosaur Comics! Direct Edition (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe7qRTVPKQA

Kak, Terry Anderson, et al. 2026. "Under Pressure": Report on the Situation of Threatened Press Cartoonists Worldwide (2023–2025). Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights (March 2): Online at https://www.cartooningforpeace.org/en/evenements/sous-pression-rapport-sur-la-situation-des-dessinateurs-de-presse-menaces-dans-le-monde-2023-2025/

Eddy, d. emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Swamp Thing #67 Was Greatly Elevated by the Color Work of Tatjana Wood. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-swamp-thing-67-was-greatly-elevated-by-the-color-work-of-tatjana-wood/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Chris Yates Talks Kingslayer Protocol. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chris-yates-talks-kingslayer-protocol/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Clover Press Announces DC Art of Bruno Redondo Kickstarter. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-clover-press-dc-art-of-bruno-redondo-nightwing-covers-kickstarter/

Casey, Joe. 2026. "Iron Man Matters" (Part One). Joe Casey Writes (March 2): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/iron-man-matters-part-one

Irvin, Andrew. 2026. Philosophy Returns from the Pen of Margreet de Heer. Comic Book Yeti (February 18): https://www.comicbookyeti.com/post/philosophy-returns-from-the-pen-of-margreet-de-heer


Irvin, Andrew. 2026. Sonya Ballantyne and Rhael McGregor in Introspection and Reflection on The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne. Comic Book Yeti (February 26): https://www.comicbookyeti.com/post/sonya-ballanytne-and-rhael-mcgregor-in-introspection-and-reflection-on-the-unbeatable-sonya-ballanty

Young, Kris. 1994. Mike Mignola. Dark Horse Insider (March): Reprinted at https://www.comicbookyeti.com/post/revisiting-a-mike-mignola-hellboy-interview-before-seed-of-destruction-was-released-in-1994

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. In Search of Justice [Original Art eXpo]. Vito X Dino (59; March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrbOUYXJPho

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Matt MacFarland - Comics Universe - Cookies and Herb. Comics Grinder (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQADBs9Md0

Webber, Georgia. 2026. Living Anatomy, with Kriota Willberg. Sequential Artists Workshop's Drawing Health (March 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgZadLsduw

Hamaker, Steve. 2026. Comics with Scout Underhill & Scott Kurtz. CXC Festival (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KmkqVaYFQ

Jones Ross, Felecia. 2026. CXC 2025: Cartooning for Double Victory: Black Press Cartoonists and the Fight for Equality [World War II]. CXC Festival (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8MBGEAIMwg

Heifler, Sydney. 2026. CXC 2025: Spotlight on Mimi Pond. CXC Festival (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB6uMijh8co

Hewitt, Chris. 2026. Authors, Cartoonists Cover the State and Internet to Raise Awareness, Money; Instagram Comics and Book Signings throughout the State Are on Tap Feb. 28. Minnesota Star Tribune (February 17): https://www.startribune.com/authors-for-minnesota-william-kent-krueger-jess-lourey-lorna-ice-out-comics-trung-le-nguyen/601580513

  *Wayne's Comics Podcast. 2011-present. https://waynescomicspodcast.com/

Monday, March 02, 2026

NPR talks to Gorillaz, the animated band

After 25 years, Gorillaz band members are still cartoons but the music is very real

Gorillaz, the animated band, burst on the scene 25 years ago. NPR's Juana Summers talks to musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the band's creators, about how it has evolved.


Negotiating Regime Change by Daniel Boris

 


March 10: K-Pop Demon Hunters at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library

Tuesday Night Movies- K-Pop Demon Hunters

Mic Drops & Moonlight Special Event

Tuesday, March 10
5:00pm - 8:00pm

In celebration of Women's History Month, join us for a movie night featuring the global hit K-Pop: Demon Hunters!

Join us for a special Women's History Month screening of K-Pop Demon Hunters! Featuring a showing of the feature film + special activities before the movie!  

The Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI), and DC Public Library (DCPL) present a special Tuesday Night Movie featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters!

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This Women's History Month, we're celebrating bold leadership, fierce friendship, and the power of women who protect their communities — on and off the stage — with this high-energy, genre-bending hit film.

By day, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are global K-pop sensations, selling out stadiums and topping the charts. By night, they're demon hunters, battling supernatural forces to keep their fans safe. Because being an icon is one thing — being a hero is another.

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Blending music, action, humor, and heart, K-Pop Demon Hunters is a dynamic story about teamwork, courage, and inspiring the next generation.

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Celebrate Women's History Month with us for an evening of entertainment, energy, and empowerment.

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Rated: PG-13 (fantasy action and thematic elements)
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

Doors Open @ 5:30PM Film starts @ 5:45 PM

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |

EVENT TYPE: | Women's History Month | Film |


PR: SPX 2026 Table Lottery Is Now Open!!

 

Hello Everyone!


The SPX 2025 Table Lottery is now open!



Go to the this page on the web site and register for the lottery today.


Here are the key dates for the Lottery:


  • Monday, March 2 - The lottery will open at Midnight Eastern Time.
  • Sunday March 15 - Lottery closes at 11:59PM Eastern Time.


Here is some key information about the lottery:


  • We will be checking to make sure you publish comics (minicomix/comics, graphic novels, anthologies, etc., etc.), so if you're exclusively an illustrator, novelist, cosplayer or anime figure retailer you will not be eligible for tables.


  • We will not be picking the randomized lottery winners until after all applications have been received; this means there is no benefit to applying early or late (except maybe peace of mind).


  • You can only apply for the lottery once, and multiple entries will result in you being removed from the lottery pool (unless you email us and tell us you accidentally clicked twice or something, we do have a heart!).


  • We will determine what masking requirements there will be at the show this Summer.


If you have any questions email us at exhibitor-inquiries@smallpressexpo.com.


Best of luck to everyone!


The SPX Executive Committee

Copyright © 2026 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved. 

You are getting this email because we know you might want a table to SPX 2026!! 


Our mailing address is: 

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/28-3/1/2026

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Revisiting Sci-Fi Anime Ergo Proxy Reveals More than Edginess and Pretension; Despite an Aesthetic That May Suggest Otherwise, This Existentialist Thriller Remains an Overlooked Classic. AV Club (February 28): https://www.avclub.com/ergo-proxy-explained-20-year-retrospective

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The Latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby Is for the Horsegirls (and Guys); The Standalone Film Beginning of a New Era Outruns the Franchise's Absurdity. AV Club (February 28): https://www.avclub.com/umamusume-pretty-derby-beginning-of-a-new-era-review

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The Perfunctory Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness Lacks the Anime's Crushing Moments; This Manga Prequel (to a Prequel) Goes in Circles. AV Club (February 26): https://www.avclub.com/cyberpunk-edgerunners-madness-manga-review

Fillinger, Becky. 2026. Minneapolis Creative: Cartoonist Jim Keefe. Minneapolis Times (February 27): https://minneapolistimes.com/minneapolis-creative-cartoonist-jim-keefe/

Boller, Jay. 2026. Sack's Back: MN's Greatest Political Cartoonist Un-Retired Because He's 'So Fucking Pissed' at Trump, ICE; Before Launching His Substack, Sack Had to Re-learn to Draw Using His Non-dominant Hand. Racket MN (February 27): https://racketmn.com/steve-sacks-mn-political-cartoonist-retire-substack

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. If You Love 'Chainsaw Man,' You Should Read 'Dorohedoro' and 'Dai Dark' Immediately; Q Hayashida's Blend of Fantasy, Sci‑fi, and Dark Humor Deserves Far More Recognition. io9 (February 27): https://gizmodo.com/if-you-love-chainsaw-man-you-should-read-dorohedoro-and-dai-dark-immediately-2000727701

Graeber, Laurel. 2026. The International Children's Film Festival Delivers for All Ages [in print as To Make Children Feel Seen, Screen a Bounty of Scenes]. New York Times (February 27): C2. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/movies/childrens-film-festival-nyc.html

Smith, Barney. 2026. The Origin Story Behind Cosmic Wars (It Started When He Was 12) [Samuel Vera]. Story Comics Presents (February 28): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35BIojEZlo

Mollo, Drew and Steve Van Samson. 2026. Owen King Talks Self Help Comic, Scott Snyder's Origin Story & The Stand Writers' Room - Terrificon. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLlcAAUUtnQ

Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, Kari Sanders, and Leo Pond. 2026. Jason Aaron LIVE! — Thor, Scalped, Absolute Superman & a Career in Comics. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYsYio8Kpj8

Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, Kari Sanders, and Leo Pond. 2026. Amber Akin - Penny and the Yeti Cartoonist, Illustrator, and Educator. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aplJy4Wixt0

Fiffe, Michel. 2026. Keith Giffen Part 5: Trencher Takeover, Image & Valiant, 90s Independents and Beyond. Fiffe Files (February 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KGQqmR44s

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. The AI Uncanny Valley, the Hunt 101 Nib, and What Stand-Up Taught Me About Substack. New York Cartoons (February 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQS_4B87QI4

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Dr. Cody Miller: Talking Literacy [aka Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Cody Miller]. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 28): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdGx6g1SswM

Horowitz, Josh. 2026. Zack Snyder Looks Back at Batman V. Superman, Snyderverse Controversies, Casting Stories, & More! YouTube (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9JEHdsvBg

Freeman, John. 2026. Peter Hansen Comic Collection Heads to Auction, an Incredible British Comics Archive. downthetubes (February 27): https://downthetubes.net/peter-hansen-comic-collection-heads-to-auction-an-incredible-british-comics-archive/

Freeman, John. 2019. A Comics Collection for the Nation: An Interview with Peter Hansen. downthetubes (July 23): https://downthetubes.net/a-comics-collection-for-the-nation-an-interview-with-peter-hansen/

Freeman, John. 2019. An Interview with Comic Collector Peter Hansen. downthetubes (July 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFdgL5AmBQ

Harper, David. 2026. Friday the 13th with James Tynion IV. SKTCHD's Off Panel (539; February 16): Online at https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-539-friday-the-13th-with-james-tynion-iv/ AND https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/James_Tynion_IV_2026.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. The Direct Market Has Entered Its Building Phase; Instead of Focusing on the Success of Today, ComicsPRO Stood Out Because of Its Emphasis on the Future. SKTCHD (February 25): https://sktchd.com/longform/comicspro-2026-recap/

Harper, David. 2026. The Winners and Losers of ComicsPRO 2026; This Year's ComicsPRO Was a Banner Event, so Let's Look at Who Led and Lagged at the Conference. SKTCHD (February 26): https://sktchd.com/longform/the-winners-and-losers-of-comicspro-2026/

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Chat Vol. 2: One Lucky Chap; Chip's Back, and This Time, He's Going Hollywood! SKTCHD (February 18): https://sktchd.com/interview/chip-chat-vol-2-one-lucky-chap/

Quesada, Joe. 2026. The Worst Day I Ever Had at Marvel [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (March 1): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/the-worst-day-i-ever-had-at-marvel

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. The Charm of the Color Funnies: A 2003 Essay From Patrick. Mutts (February 27): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/the-charm-of-the-color-funnies-a-2003-essay-from-patrick

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. Memories of Our Favorite Uncle: Uncle Floyd Vivino (1951–2026). Mutts (February 27): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/memories-of-our-favorite-uncle-uncle-floyd-vivino-1951-2026

Jones, Sylvia. 2026. Exploring Studio ENGI, the Anime Studio Behind Medalist. Anime News Network (February 23): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-02-23/exploring-studio-engi-the-anime-studio-behind-medalist/.233045

Tai, Anita. 2026. Vertical Publishing Company's Co-Founder Ioannis Mentzas Dies; Princeton Graduate Served as Editorial Director at Kodansha USA. Anime News Network (February 23): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-23/vertical-publishing-company-co-founder-ioannis-mentzas-dies/.234497

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2026. Shogakukan Apologizes for Releasing New Manga by Creator Convicted of Sex Crime Against Minor; Other Creators React When Civil Suit Reveals Crime's Details, Manga ONE Editor's Role in Settlement Talks [Shōichi Yamamoto]. Anime News Network (February 28): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-28/shogakukan-apologizes-for-releasing-new-manga-by-creator-convicted-of-sex-crime-against-minor/.234765

Degg, D. D. 2026. Daily Zits in Reruns for the Foreseeable Future. Daily Cartoonist (February 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/28/daily-zits-in-reruns-for-the-foreseeable-future/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Lawsuit Over Cancelled Angoulême Comic Art Festival Begins Next Month. Bleeding Cool (February 28): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lawsuit-over-cancelled-angouleme-comic-art-festival-begins-next-month/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Nectar #1 From Vault Comics Sells for $48, Only Released Next Week; Nectar #1 by Jeremy Robinson and Annapaola Martello From Vault Comics Sells for $48, Even Though It Is Only Released Next Week. Bleeding Cool (February 28): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nectar-1-from-vault-comics-sells-for-48-only-released-next-week/

Boston, John. 2026. In Lament of the Missing Cartoon Hero [animation]. The Signal (February 27): https://signalscv.com/2026/02/john-boston-in-lament-of-the-missing-cartoon-hero/

Gregory, Kevin. 2026. "New Avengers" (2005) #27-37 with Clayton Cowles; or, Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Skrulls. Make Mine Multiversity (141; February 27): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-mine-multiversity-141-new-avengers-2005-27-37/id1311813338?i=1000751924850

Rinzler, Lodro. 2026. Cory Petit: Wolverine's Brain Burns - Uncanny X-Men 100. X-Men Horoscopes (87; February 5): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cory-petit-wolverines-brain-burns-uncanny-x-men-100/id1738242732?i=1000748357841

Lesser, Ray. 2026. A Tale of Two Toms with Ruben Bolling and Dan Perkins [Tom Tomorrow]. The Funny Times Podcast (4; February 6): https://funnytimes.libsyn.com/a-tale-of-two-toms-with-ruben-bolling-and-dan-perkins

Sunday, March 01, 2026

March 31: Halsey Berryman at Peoples Book in Takoma Park

From their newsletter:

Finally, friend of the store Halsey Berryman will be at the shop on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 PM to talk about Pests & Other Friends. You might know Halsey from her very funny and talented cartooning career, and her debut book is just as delightful. Pests and so-called nuisance animals get a bad rap…but each and every one of them serves a purpose in their ecosystem. Learn how helpful, intelligent, and fascinating these creatures can be in this lushly illustrated exploration of North American wildlife.

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Halsey Berryman for Pests & Other Friends

March 31 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free

Pests and so-called nuisance animals get a bad rap…

…but each and every one of them serves a purpose in their ecosystem. Learn how helpful, intelligent, and fascinating these creatures can be in this lushly illustrated exploration of North American wildlife.

Armadillos dig holes in backyards, but did you know that  they also consume many troublesome species like fire ants, yellowjackets, and cockroaches? Or that prairie dog burrows provide other animals with much needed shelter? From the deserts of the Southwest to the city streets of the East Coast, Pests & Other Friends celebrates the unique ways in which these underappreciated animals benefit their individual environments.

Halsey Berryman's beautifully detailed, whimsical  artwork captures the distinctive traits of these regularly slandered critters, ensuring you'll never look at  pigeons, skunks, or alligators the same way again.

Halsey Berryman (she/her) is an illustrator and lettering artist from Washington, DC, who grew up between DC, Harvard, Massachusetts, and Taos, New Mexico. Halsey received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2014 from the Corcoran College of Art + Design, where she studied painting and drawing. Some of her clients include the Washington Post, AOC for Congress, Sleater-Kinney, Austin City Limits Music Festival, PBS, Bird Collective, and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network. Halsey's work explores the interaction between the human and natural world, and what these often humorous exchanges and commonalities can teach us during the Anthropocene. Drawn to the most maligned creatures, Halsey's work is often centered around the underdogs of the animal world, underscoring social and political parallels with animal behavior and cultural signifiers through visual satire. As a dedicated realist, she is inspired by vintage nature illustrations, but as a fan of color, her north star is risograph printing. Halsey lives in Takoma Park, Maryland with her wife, two dogs, three cats, and a collection of plants.

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

https://bookshop.org/a/98269/9798217128136

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.


Conveyor Belt by Daniel Boris