Baltimore Comic Con kicks off today
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Friday, September 25, 2026
Baltimore Comic Con starts soon, and I'm heading there
KAL interviewed about AI
Baltimore’s most acclaimed cartoonist pushes back against AI images in The Sun
by David Nitkin
September 22, 2026 https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/baltimores-most-acclaimed-cartoonist-pushes-back-against-ai-images-in-the-sun/
by David Nitkin
September 22, 2026 https://baltimorefishbowl.com/stories/baltimores-most-acclaimed-cartoonist-pushes-back-against-ai-images-in-the-sun/
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/24/2026
Simone, Gail. 2026. ["Right now, I am thinking a lot of David Bogart."; Marvel Comics]. Gail Simone's Facebook (September 23): https://www.facebook.com/share/1E5fxLcvP6/
Maslin, Michael. 2026. Thurber Thursday: The Match Game Drawings. Michael Maslin's Ink Spill (September 24): https://michaelmaslinsinkspill.substack.com/p/thurber-thursday-the-match-game-drawings
Unknown. 2026. Darkest Dungeon: An Original Graphic Novel by Vault — Update: To Write the Abyss, One Must Know It [interview with John Lees and illustrator Maan House]. BackerKit (September 24): https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/vault-comics/darkest-dungeon-an-original-graphic-novel/updates/52856?ref=bk-noti-project-update-52856
Kantor, Emma. 2026. Moving Pictures: PW Talks With Sofia Warren. Publishers Weekly (September 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/101337-moving-pictures-pw-talks-with-sofia-warren.html
Brown, Kevin. 2026. Review: Major Taylor. TCJ (September 24): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/major-taylor/
Noland, Frederick. 2026. Major Taylor. Drawn & Quarterly.
Aslanian, Emily. 2026. ‘The Simpsons’ Boss Teases Emma Thompson & Colin Jost Roles in Season 38 Premiere. TV Insider (September 24): https://www.tvinsider.com/1288551/the-simpsons-season-38-guest-stars-premiere-details/
Saunders, Angel. 2026. Award-Winning Children’s Book Author Mo Willems Announces One for Adults — See the Cover! (Exclusive); “Words and Pictures by Mo Willems: Writing About Stories, Stories About Writing” arrives March 30, 2027. People (September 23): https://people.com/mo-willems-adult-book-cover-reveal-exclusive-12135329
Farley, Chad. 2026. What If Dragons Were Real and the Government Weaponized Them? Eric Palicki on Dragonproof. Collectors Confessions (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwS_lWzt6aE
Phoenix, Jack. 2026. The Cultural Staying Power of Pulp With Elvira Writer David Avallone. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Comics Librarian Podcast (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwdtinuQiQY
Siuntres, John. 2026. IDW New Trek Comics With Cantwell and Anders [Star Trek]. Word Balloon (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDNNLO8g-BM
Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture With LeUyen Pham. Comic Culture (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJrjru51vZI
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Marvel Midnight Launch Issues Sales Over 1 Million; Prerelease Second Printings En Route. ICv2 (September 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63453/marvel-midnight-launch-issues-sales-over-1-million
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Midnight Launch Sells a Million; But Beaten by Absolute Batman. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-midnight-launch-sells-a-million-but-beaten-by-absolute-batman/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Another Settlement Filed in Diamond Saga – and This Time Sparkle Pop Is on Board. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/another-settlement-filed-in-diamond-saga-and-this-time-sparkle-pop-is-on-board/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel to Resolve the Nineties Spider-Man Animated Series Cliffhanger; Marvel is to finally resolve the nineties Spider-Man: The Animated Series cliffhanger with showrunner John Semper. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-to-resolve-the-nineties-spider-man-animated-series-cliffhanger/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Stjepan Šejić Launches Sunstone Spin-Off, Letters to the Vampire Queen, on Kickstarter With Top Cow and Rocketship. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/stjepan-sejic-launches-sunstone-spin-off-letters-to-the-vampire-queen/
Smith, Steve. 2026. McDougall’s Trolley Launches the Sunday Comics. Panels & Prose (September 6): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/09/06/mcdougalls-trolley-launches-the-sunday-comics/
Johnson, Deej. 2026. Tiger Aspect Kids & Family MD Tom Beattie – Mr. Bean – on Mr. Beano; the Mr. Bean x Beano Collaboration. Brands Untapped (September 19): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/tiger-aspect-kids-the-mr-bean-x-beano-collaboration/
Unknown. 2026. Denys Wortman – NA: The Artist as a Newspaper Cartoonist. DenysWortman.com: https://www.dwortman.com/newspaper.htm
Armington, Sari, and Nick Armington (dirs.). 2018. The Folks Behind the Funnies [Comic Strips Documentary]. Strongheart Film Productions. Online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHBCzL5Vo1w
Bryant, Mark. 2004. Roy Davis, Cartoonist. Independent (November 25): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/roy-davis-534463.html
Unknown. 2016. In Memoriam: “Billy’s Boots” and “Jet-Ace Logan” Comic Artist John Gillatt. downthetubes (December 10): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-billys-boots-and-jet-ace-logan-comic-artist-john-gillatt/
Freeman, John. 2026. It’s Only a Comic! A Special Feature by Barrie Tomlinson – Part One. downthetubes (September 23): https://downthetubes.net/its-only-a-comic-a-special-feature-by-barrie-tomlinson-part-one/
Tomlinson, Barrie. 2016. Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff!: Roy’s True Story. Pitch Publishing.
Tomlinson, Barrie. 2017. Comic Book Hero: A Life With Britain’s Strip Legends. Pitch Publishing.
Freeman, John, and Barrie Tomlinson. 2017. Comic Book Hero: Looking Back on a Time When Celebrities Courted Comics, Not the Other Way Round! downthetubes (August 15): https://downthetubes.net/comic-book-hero-looking-back-on-a-time-when-celebrities-courted-comics-not-the-other-way-round/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Saga’s Saga Updated by Vaughan and Staples. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sagas-saga-updated-by-vaughan-and-staples/
Perez, Javier. 2026. Exclusive: Oni Press’ Archie in Hell #1 Goes Satanic for Midnight Release. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-oni-press-archie-in-hell-1-goes-satanic-for-midnight-release/
Kenseth, Lars. 2026. On Fitting In; And Standing Out [drawing style]. The Althing (September 24): https://larskenseth.substack.com/p/on-fitting-in
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Ibrahim Moustafa Responds to La Mancha Plagiarism Allegations. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/la-mancha-plagiarism/
del Barco, Mandalit. 2026. 'Nerd Heaven'? George Lucas's New Museum Opens, but It's Not Just About 'Star Wars'. NPR Morning Edition (September 24): https://www.npr.org/2026/09/23/nx-s1-5939877/george-lucas-museum-los-angeles-opening and https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2026/09/20260924_me_nerd_heaven_george_lucas_s_new_museum_opens_but_it_s_not_just_about_star_wars.mp3
Degg, D. D. 2026. Origin of The Phantom Annotated. Daily Cartoonist (September 23): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/23/origin-of-the-phantom-annotated/
DePaul, Tony. 2026. The Other Bookend [Phantom origin]. The Nickels of the Man (September 23): https://tonydepaul.net/the-other-bookend/
Gangnes, Madeline B., Christopher Murray, and Julia Round (eds.). 2026. Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies. Intellect.
Sabin, Roger. 2026. Foreword. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Gangnes, Madeline B., Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. 2026. Introduction. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Lewis, A. David. 2026. The Shape of Comic Book Reading. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Blin-Rolland, Armelle. 2026. Re-inventing the Origins of the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up: Regis Loisel’s Peter Pan. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Singer, Marc. 2026. The Myth of Eco: Cultural Populism and Comics Studies. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Lefèvre, Pascal. 2026. Intertwining Verbal and Visual Elements in Printed Narratives for Adults. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Friedman, Elisabeth R. 2026. Spiegelman’s Magic Box: MetaMaus and the Archive of Representation. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Gowdy, Joshua. 2026. Meaning from Movement: Blurring the Temporal Border Between Animation and Comics. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Miodrag, Hannah. 2026. Narrative, Language, and Comics-as-Literature. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Schneider, Christian W. 2026. The Cognitive Grammar of ‘I’: Viewing Arrangements in Graphic Autobiographies. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Pino, Camilo Diaz. 2026. Sound Affects: Visualizing Music, Musicians, and (Sub)Cultural Identity in BECK and Scott Pilgrim. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Addis, Victoria. 2026. The Musicalization of Graphic Narratives and P. Craig Russell’s Graphic Novel Operas, 'The Magic Flute' and 'Salome'. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Davies, Paul Fisher. 2026. 'Animating' the Narrative in Abstract Comics. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Hamlyn-Harris, Thomas, and Ross Watkins. 2026. Multimodal Duck-Rabbitry: Multistable Perception and the Narrative Potential of Fold-Ins. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Schneider, Greice. 2026. Resisting Narrative Immersion. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Seller, Merlyn. 2026. Square Eyes: Augmenting Bodies, Boredom, and Things. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Dossett, Julian. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con Draws a Line: No AI Art Allowed at 2026 Event. The long-running fan convention is banning AI-created works from its popular art show. CNET (January 24): https://www.cnet.com/news/tesla-civil-rights-trial-racism-black-workers-california/
Avery, Zach. 2026. Muskegon museum prepares for comic book art exhibit. Wood TV (January 22): https://www.woodtv.com/westmichiganguide/muskegon-museum-prepares-for-comic-book-art-exhibit/
Arbour, Anni. 2026. Jadzia Axelrod Has Created the Trans Superhero We Always Needed. Inside the creation of DC's first trans superhero graphic novel [Galaxy, the Prettiest Star]. Pride Source (January 23): https://pridesource.com/article/jadzia-axelrod
De Leon, Rob. 2026. Unhinged skateboarder attacks life-sized Marvel Comics Red Hulk statue outside LA gym. New York Post (January 23): https://nypost.com/2026/01/23/us-news/marvel-comics-red-hulk-statue-vandalized-multiple-times-outside-west-hollywood-gym/
Maracle, Candace. 2026. Indigenous superheroes take on colonialism and saving the planet in new graphic novel. KABOOM! flips the script on Indiana Jones narrative, says creator Jay Odjick. CBC News (January 23): https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/jay-odjick-kaboom-scholastic-9.7056659
Maslin, Michael. 2026. Thurber Thursday: The Match Game Drawings. Michael Maslin's Ink Spill (September 24): https://michaelmaslinsinkspill.substack.com/p/thurber-thursday-the-match-game-drawings
Unknown. 2026. Darkest Dungeon: An Original Graphic Novel by Vault — Update: To Write the Abyss, One Must Know It [interview with John Lees and illustrator Maan House]. BackerKit (September 24): https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/vault-comics/darkest-dungeon-an-original-graphic-novel/updates/52856?ref=bk-noti-project-update-52856
Kantor, Emma. 2026. Moving Pictures: PW Talks With Sofia Warren. Publishers Weekly (September 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/101337-moving-pictures-pw-talks-with-sofia-warren.html
Brown, Kevin. 2026. Review: Major Taylor. TCJ (September 24): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/major-taylor/
Noland, Frederick. 2026. Major Taylor. Drawn & Quarterly.
Aslanian, Emily. 2026. ‘The Simpsons’ Boss Teases Emma Thompson & Colin Jost Roles in Season 38 Premiere. TV Insider (September 24): https://www.tvinsider.com/1288551/the-simpsons-season-38-guest-stars-premiere-details/
Saunders, Angel. 2026. Award-Winning Children’s Book Author Mo Willems Announces One for Adults — See the Cover! (Exclusive); “Words and Pictures by Mo Willems: Writing About Stories, Stories About Writing” arrives March 30, 2027. People (September 23): https://people.com/mo-willems-adult-book-cover-reveal-exclusive-12135329
Farley, Chad. 2026. What If Dragons Were Real and the Government Weaponized Them? Eric Palicki on Dragonproof. Collectors Confessions (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwS_lWzt6aE
Phoenix, Jack. 2026. The Cultural Staying Power of Pulp With Elvira Writer David Avallone. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Comics Librarian Podcast (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwdtinuQiQY
Siuntres, John. 2026. IDW New Trek Comics With Cantwell and Anders [Star Trek]. Word Balloon (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDNNLO8g-BM
Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture With LeUyen Pham. Comic Culture (September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJrjru51vZI
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Marvel Midnight Launch Issues Sales Over 1 Million; Prerelease Second Printings En Route. ICv2 (September 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63453/marvel-midnight-launch-issues-sales-over-1-million
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Midnight Launch Sells a Million; But Beaten by Absolute Batman. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-midnight-launch-sells-a-million-but-beaten-by-absolute-batman/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Another Settlement Filed in Diamond Saga – and This Time Sparkle Pop Is on Board. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/another-settlement-filed-in-diamond-saga-and-this-time-sparkle-pop-is-on-board/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel to Resolve the Nineties Spider-Man Animated Series Cliffhanger; Marvel is to finally resolve the nineties Spider-Man: The Animated Series cliffhanger with showrunner John Semper. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-to-resolve-the-nineties-spider-man-animated-series-cliffhanger/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Stjepan Šejić Launches Sunstone Spin-Off, Letters to the Vampire Queen, on Kickstarter With Top Cow and Rocketship. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/stjepan-sejic-launches-sunstone-spin-off-letters-to-the-vampire-queen/
Smith, Steve. 2026. McDougall’s Trolley Launches the Sunday Comics. Panels & Prose (September 6): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/09/06/mcdougalls-trolley-launches-the-sunday-comics/
Johnson, Deej. 2026. Tiger Aspect Kids & Family MD Tom Beattie – Mr. Bean – on Mr. Beano; the Mr. Bean x Beano Collaboration. Brands Untapped (September 19): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/tiger-aspect-kids-the-mr-bean-x-beano-collaboration/
Unknown. 2026. Denys Wortman – NA: The Artist as a Newspaper Cartoonist. DenysWortman.com: https://www.dwortman.com/newspaper.htm
Armington, Sari, and Nick Armington (dirs.). 2018. The Folks Behind the Funnies [Comic Strips Documentary]. Strongheart Film Productions. Online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHBCzL5Vo1w
Bryant, Mark. 2004. Roy Davis, Cartoonist. Independent (November 25): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/obituaries/roy-davis-534463.html
Unknown. 2016. In Memoriam: “Billy’s Boots” and “Jet-Ace Logan” Comic Artist John Gillatt. downthetubes (December 10): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-billys-boots-and-jet-ace-logan-comic-artist-john-gillatt/
Freeman, John. 2026. It’s Only a Comic! A Special Feature by Barrie Tomlinson – Part One. downthetubes (September 23): https://downthetubes.net/its-only-a-comic-a-special-feature-by-barrie-tomlinson-part-one/
Tomlinson, Barrie. 2016. Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff!: Roy’s True Story. Pitch Publishing.
Tomlinson, Barrie. 2017. Comic Book Hero: A Life With Britain’s Strip Legends. Pitch Publishing.
Freeman, John, and Barrie Tomlinson. 2017. Comic Book Hero: Looking Back on a Time When Celebrities Courted Comics, Not the Other Way Round! downthetubes (August 15): https://downthetubes.net/comic-book-hero-looking-back-on-a-time-when-celebrities-courted-comics-not-the-other-way-round/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Saga’s Saga Updated by Vaughan and Staples. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sagas-saga-updated-by-vaughan-and-staples/
Perez, Javier. 2026. Exclusive: Oni Press’ Archie in Hell #1 Goes Satanic for Midnight Release. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-oni-press-archie-in-hell-1-goes-satanic-for-midnight-release/
Kenseth, Lars. 2026. On Fitting In; And Standing Out [drawing style]. The Althing (September 24): https://larskenseth.substack.com/p/on-fitting-in
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Ibrahim Moustafa Responds to La Mancha Plagiarism Allegations. The Beat (September 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/la-mancha-plagiarism/
del Barco, Mandalit. 2026. 'Nerd Heaven'? George Lucas's New Museum Opens, but It's Not Just About 'Star Wars'. NPR Morning Edition (September 24): https://www.npr.org/2026/09/23/nx-s1-5939877/george-lucas-museum-los-angeles-opening and https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2026/09/20260924_me_nerd_heaven_george_lucas_s_new_museum_opens_but_it_s_not_just_about_star_wars.mp3
Degg, D. D. 2026. Origin of The Phantom Annotated. Daily Cartoonist (September 23): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/23/origin-of-the-phantom-annotated/
DePaul, Tony. 2026. The Other Bookend [Phantom origin]. The Nickels of the Man (September 23): https://tonydepaul.net/the-other-bookend/
Gangnes, Madeline B., Christopher Murray, and Julia Round (eds.). 2026. Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies. Intellect.
Sabin, Roger. 2026. Foreword. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Gangnes, Madeline B., Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. 2026. Introduction. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Lewis, A. David. 2026. The Shape of Comic Book Reading. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Blin-Rolland, Armelle. 2026. Re-inventing the Origins of the Boy Who Wouldn’t Grow Up: Regis Loisel’s Peter Pan. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Singer, Marc. 2026. The Myth of Eco: Cultural Populism and Comics Studies. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Lefèvre, Pascal. 2026. Intertwining Verbal and Visual Elements in Printed Narratives for Adults. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Friedman, Elisabeth R. 2026. Spiegelman’s Magic Box: MetaMaus and the Archive of Representation. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Gowdy, Joshua. 2026. Meaning from Movement: Blurring the Temporal Border Between Animation and Comics. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Miodrag, Hannah. 2026. Narrative, Language, and Comics-as-Literature. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Schneider, Christian W. 2026. The Cognitive Grammar of ‘I’: Viewing Arrangements in Graphic Autobiographies. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Pino, Camilo Diaz. 2026. Sound Affects: Visualizing Music, Musicians, and (Sub)Cultural Identity in BECK and Scott Pilgrim. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Addis, Victoria. 2026. The Musicalization of Graphic Narratives and P. Craig Russell’s Graphic Novel Operas, 'The Magic Flute' and 'Salome'. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Davies, Paul Fisher. 2026. 'Animating' the Narrative in Abstract Comics. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Hamlyn-Harris, Thomas, and Ross Watkins. 2026. Multimodal Duck-Rabbitry: Multistable Perception and the Narrative Potential of Fold-Ins. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Schneider, Greice. 2026. Resisting Narrative Immersion. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Seller, Merlyn. 2026. Square Eyes: Augmenting Bodies, Boredom, and Things. In Multimodal Comics: The Evolution of Comics Studies, edited by Madeline B. Gangnes, Christopher Murray, and Julia Round. Intellect.
Dossett, Julian. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con Draws a Line: No AI Art Allowed at 2026 Event. The long-running fan convention is banning AI-created works from its popular art show. CNET (January 24): https://www.cnet.com/news/tesla-civil-rights-trial-racism-black-workers-california/
Avery, Zach. 2026. Muskegon museum prepares for comic book art exhibit. Wood TV (January 22): https://www.woodtv.com/westmichiganguide/muskegon-museum-prepares-for-comic-book-art-exhibit/
Arbour, Anni. 2026. Jadzia Axelrod Has Created the Trans Superhero We Always Needed. Inside the creation of DC's first trans superhero graphic novel [Galaxy, the Prettiest Star]. Pride Source (January 23): https://pridesource.com/article/jadzia-axelrod
De Leon, Rob. 2026. Unhinged skateboarder attacks life-sized Marvel Comics Red Hulk statue outside LA gym. New York Post (January 23): https://nypost.com/2026/01/23/us-news/marvel-comics-red-hulk-statue-vandalized-multiple-times-outside-west-hollywood-gym/
Maracle, Candace. 2026. Indigenous superheroes take on colonialism and saving the planet in new graphic novel. KABOOM! flips the script on Indiana Jones narrative, says creator Jay Odjick. CBC News (January 23): https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/jay-odjick-kaboom-scholastic-9.7056659
Oct 14: Lecture | Manga as a Global Form with Kofi M. Bazzell-Smith
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PR: Baltimore Comic-Con 2026 Kicks Off Tomorrow!
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Joe Sutliff protesting at Capitol Hill in 15 minutes
From FB:
For those of you near Capitol Hill on Thursday September 24th at 10:30 in the morning, I plan to unroll my 260-odd foot cartoon of all the congresspersons that voted to pass the "Big, Beautiful Bill" in July. First 20 volunteers will get a free caricature (probably) to commemorate the event. You can see a poor video capture of the art here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKdboH4NzBs
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/23/2026
*Cassara, Martha. 2026. [" I’m saddened to share the impossible news that Josh died on September 22nd of heart complications."]. joshuadcassara Instagram (September 23): https://www.instagram.com/p/Ddo4YdwiY6Z/?stkn=Z3AwOXhscG4wbGx0
*Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Joshua Cassara, X-Force and X-Men Artist, Dead at 46. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joshua-cassara-dead/
*Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Stormbreaker Artist, Josh Cassara, Died Yesterday. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-stormbreaker-artist-josh-cassara-died-yesterday/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ Is a Cosmic Mind F*ck in the Best Way Possible: 'Absolute Batman' may be DC Comics' breakout reboot, but 'Absolute Martian Manhunter' takes its topsy-turvy universal reset to its most logical extreme. io9 (September 23): https://gizmodo.com/absolute-martian-manhunter-dc-comics-https-www-dc-com-blog-2021-10-14-dc-comic-shop-locator-2000816271
Ketcham, Amaris. 2026. Neighborhood Comics [Nob Hill News Comic Strip]. Autobiographix (September 23): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/neighborhood-comics
*Holub, Christian. 2026. ‘Luxury’ Comic Con to Debut in L.A. This Fall [ICON Festival]. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101316-luxury-comic-convention-to-debut-in-l-a-this-fall.html
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Inside the Comic That Saved Johnny Cash’s Career. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101322-inside-the-comic-that-saved-johnny-cash-s-career.html
Nawotka, Ed. 2026. Novvel.co Produces Graphic Novel Adaptations With AI Assistance [Singapore]. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101260-novvel-co-pioneers-producing-graphic-novels-with-ai-assistance.html
Farah, Michael. 2026. Evan Dorkin Returns - Nerd Inferno. Dollar Bin Bandits (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkrFMljcAHM
*Holub, Christian. 2026. The Art of the First Issue: The Forever Home. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101321-the-art-of-the-first-issue-the-forever-home.html
Swindle, Isaac. 2026. RCCC ‘26: Brian Michael Bendis on Fostering Positive Comic Collaborative Experiences. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/rccc-26-interview-brian-michael-bendis/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. We’re Having a Media Apocalypse and It’s Only Wednesday: WarnerMount, Tapas, Popverse [industry, business]. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/were-having-a-media-apocalypse-warnermount-tapas-popverse/
Simone, Gail. 2026. ["When I started writing comics, it was a sad little dip in the number of women writing superhero comics."]. Gail Simone's Facebook (September 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/1DnQeUnxDw/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. A Mysterious Affair: ‘Five Orphans’ Director Sarina Nihei Discusses Her OIAF-Selected Short [Japan]. Animation Magazine (September 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/09/a-mysterious-affair-five-orphans-director-sarina-nihei-discusses-her-oiaf-selected-short/ (in print as No. 361)
Bsanti, Puneet. 2026. New Comic Book Store in Puyallup Has Been a Decade in the Making, Owner Says. News Tribune (September 22): https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article317329005.html
Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. Is Paramount Smart Enough To Leave DC Comics Alone? Forbes (September 22): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/09/22/is-paramount-smart-enough-to-leave-dc-comics-alone/
Mankoff, Bob. 2026. In Memory of Peter Vey [remembering cartoonist P.C Vey]. CartoonStock (September 23): https://www.cartoonstock.com/staff-picks/in-memory-of-peter-vey
Kowsar, Nik. 2026. Saving the Canary: Remembering Robert "Bro" Russell. Nik’s Substack (September 23): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/saving-the-canary-remembering-robert
Pett, Joel. 2026. Newspaper Tigers: Chatham and McClatchy Deliver Another Gut Punch to Journalism. Joel Pett's Substack (September 23): https://joelpett.substack.com/p/newspaper-tigers
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Bankruptcy Trustee Files Comprehensive Settlement With Second Consignment Group and Sparkle Pop. ICv2 (September 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63443/bankruptcy-trustee-files-comprehensive-settlement-second-consignment-group
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Coliseum of Comics Great Pumpkin Patch Charity Fundraiser: Will Auction (Artificial) Pumpkins Decorated by Industry Artists. ICv2 (September 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63440/coliseum-comics-great-pumpkin-patch-charity-fundraiser
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Siegfried Woldhek Wins Inktspotprijs 2026 [Netherlands]. Daily Cartoonist (September 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/22/siegfried-woldhek-wins-inktspotprijs-2026/
Flook, Ray. 2026. Lanterns EP James Gunn Shuts Down Storyline, Hal Jordan Complaints: James Gunn pushed back on complaints that HBO's Lanterns disrespects Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and doesn't directly adapt the comics. Bleeding Cool (September 21): https://bleedingcool.com/tv/lanterns-ep-james-gunn-shuts-down-storyline-hal-jordan-complaints/
Kelly, John. 2026. Len Brown, Creator of Mars Attacks and Long-Time Topps Executive, Dies at 84. TCJ (September 23): https://www.tcj.com/len-brown-creator-of-mars-attacks-and-long-time-topps-executive-dies-at-84/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: EP Chris Moreno Taps Into Halloween Magic for New Spidey and His Amazing Friends Special. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chris-moreno-spidey-and-his-amazing-friends-special/
Portis, James, III. 2026. Joseph Illidge Debuts Epiphany Engine at Baltimore Comic Con. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joseph-illidge-debuts-epiphany-engine-at-baltimore-comic-con/
Smith, Steve. 2026. Radical Physics: Milt Gross In Motion. Panels & Prose (September 23): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/09/23/radical-physics-milt-gross-in-motion/
Unknown. 2016. Comic Artist Zhu De-yong [aka Ronald Chu]. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (June 17): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17964
Unknown. 2016. Comic Artist Ao Yu-hsiang. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (June 16): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17963
Unknown. 2017. Manga Artist Ruan Guang-min. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (September 14): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17965
Unknown. 2019. Wuxia Comic Artist Yu Long-hui. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (September 27): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18001
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Chiu Row-long. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (February 25): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17993
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Liu Yi-chi (61Chi). Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (August 6): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17999
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Li Lung-chieh. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (August 6): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17998
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Liu Hsing-chin. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (May 31): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17997
Unknown. 2020. Comic Artist Monday Recover. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 2): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18003
Unknown. 2020. Comic Artist HOM. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (July 7): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18008
Unknown. 2020. Comic Artist Zuo Hsuan. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (July 10): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18009
Unknown. 2021. Comic Artist Ray He. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (June 25): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18021
Unknown. 2022. Comic Artist Wu Shih-hung. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 7): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18029
Unknown. 2023. Comic Artist Liu Chien-fan. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 30): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=119286
Unknown. 2024. Cartoonist Jian Jia-cheng. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (July 26): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=220757
Unknown. 2025. Comic Artist Gao Yan. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (December 10): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=248111
Unknown. 2026. Comic Artist Chang Sheng. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 11): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=251772
Unknown. 2026. MOC honors winners of inaugural Youth Comic Awards. Taiwan Ministry of Culture (January 22): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=467&s=249920
Tuminella, Tina. 2026. Comic artist Isaac Fisher continues to write his story. Carnegie Mellon University (January 15): https://www.cmu.edu/engage/news-stories/news/comic-artist-isaac-fisher-continues-write-his-story
Ace, Shannen. 2026. Marvel Comics Editor Teases 'Amazing Adventures' Disney Cruise Line Comic. WDW News Today (January 20): https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/marvel-comics-editor-teases-amazing-adventures-disney-cruise-line-comic/
Scalia, Elizabeth. 2026. Scott Adams and the legitimacy of imperfect confession. Catholic Review (January 19): https://catholicreview.org/scott-adams-and-the-legitimacy-of-imperfect-confession/
Mitten, Kane. 2026. The Big Change in ‘Peanuts’ Ownership, Explained. Pop Culture (January 22): https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/the-big-change-in-peanuts-ownership-explained/
Starkey, Fintan. 2026. Queen Camilla pictured alongside iconic character from her childhood [Beano]. GB News (January 20): https://www.gbnews.com/royal/queen-camilla-dennis-the-menace-scotland
McDougall, Ryan. 2026. Queen Camilla joined by comic book characters as she launches reading initiative. The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy [Beano]. Independent (January 20): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-camilla-reading-dennis-gnasher-beano-b2903912.html
English, Rebecca. 2026. Queen Camilla is immortalised as cartoon character in Dennis the Menace comic strip - while King Charles sips on £1,800 bottle of whisky at Scottish engagement. [London] Daily Mail (January 19): https://www.dailymail.com/news/royals/article-15477925/Queen-Camilla-cartoon-Dennis-Menace-comic.html
Ferguson, Emily. 2026. Queen Camilla meets iconic Beano characters Dennis the Menace and Gnasher. The Queen was presented with a special comic strip of The Beano. [London] Daily Express (January 19): https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2159840/queen-camilla-beano-cartoon-dennis-the-menace
Unknown. 2026. Her Majesty the Queen launches National Year of Reading in Scotland [Beano]. National Literacy Trust (January 19): https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/her-majesty-the-queen-launches-national-year-of-reading-in-scotland/
Myers, Russell. 2026. Queen Camilla meets comic book royalty as she's brought to life in cartoon strip. During a visit to the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh to promote a reading initiative, Queen Camilla had an encouter [sic] with Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher [Beano]. [London] Daily Mirror (January 19): https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-camilla-meets-comic-book-36578116
Bristol, Jenny. 2026. ‘Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe’: Interviewing David Petersen on the Black Axe’s Origin Story. Geek Mom (January 20): https://geekmom.com/2026/01/dawn-of-the-black-axe-interviewing-mouse-guards-david-petersen-on-the-black-axes-origin-story/
Saravia, Pili. 2026. Comic Creators Find Community, Visibility at MexAmeriCon, BIPOC Pop. Comic book conventions and events like MexAmeriCon and BIPOC Pop in Austin help boost growing network of Latine illustrators who are expanding representation in comics through borderland stories and bold new voices. Austin Vida (January 22): https://austinvida.com/articles/cultura/latinx-comic-creators-find-community-and-visibility-at-mexamericon/
Unknown. 2026. Al the Albion Squirrel’s creator Aiden Wade celebrates five years. [comic strip]. Wilcox Newspapers (January 23): https://wilcoxnewspapers.com/al-the-albion-squirrels-creator-aiden-wade-celebrates-five-years/
Fredheim, Kari. 2026. ‘Hero Stories’ goes digital, as Island First Nation member creates 2nd graphic novel. Vancouver Island Free Daily (January 18): https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/01/18/hero-stories-goes-digital-as-island-first-nation-member-creates-2nd-graphic-novel/
Swavely, Susan. 2026. Minneapolis Comic Artist’s newest release ‘Leo Rising: Queer Spaces, Sexuality, and Fame’ Makes a Splash in Queer Spaces [Archie Bongiovanni]. Lavender (January 22): https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/minneapolis-comic-artists-newest-release-leo-rising-queer-spaces-sexuality-and-fame-makes-a-splash-in-queer-spaces/
Warren, Nick. 2026. Gumshoe Delivers on Wild West Adventures. Brenna Thummler's latest graphic novel gets the stamp of approval. Erie Reader (January 19): https://www.eriereader.com/article/gumshoe-delivers-on-wild-west-adventures
MacDonald, Heidi, Christian Holub, and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. Decision Day at Marvel. Publishers Weekly's More to Come (726; September 18): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1422 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Unknown. 2026. Clover Press Resurrects Marvel Masterworks. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6036
Unknown. 2026. Comics Review: A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts. Publishers Weekly (September): https://www.publishersweekly.com/9798894883182
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. At Small Press Expo 2026, Community and Controversy Stand Side by Side. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101318-at-small-press-expo-2026-community-and-controversy-stand-side-by-side.html
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. 2026 Ignatz Awards Celebrate Authenticity. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101313-2026-ignatz-awards-celebrate-authenticity.html
Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky on (redacted)'s Arrival in Avengers: Armageddon #4. SKTCHD (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWSE59_o9Zg
Farley, Chad. 2026. Archie Goes to HELL?! Tyler Crook Reveals the Darkest Riverdale Story Yet! Collectors Confessions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdcdLB3M8lc
Davidson, Keith. 2026. Gerald von Stoddard & Frank Martin Talk Immortal Coil! Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrrzCIDPLbU
Davidson, Keith. 2026. Killer Cosplay With Tony Miello & John Marroquin. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPCU1lbynEs
Davidson, Keith. 2026. Giant Sized Hatchet Halloween With Writer GO Parsons. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny1NQc3ckEE
Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Mark Mosedale and Si Smith for Gigs - Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club July 2026. Comix Experience (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dumyQJMqRZQ
Mahfood, Jim, et al. 2025. Inkpulp Live #38 | w/ Arthur Adams! Inkpulp (38; September 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwOzc6hexXI
Siuntres, John. 2026. James Tucker On Batman Caped Crusader [animation]. Word Balloon (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWotV4BeC_o
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Kevin Smith - Clerks, Quick Stops, Fatman Beyond, Green Arrow. Capes and Tights Podcast (300; September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZguT698etsU
Mallonee, Dennis. 2026. Jerry Beck Returns to Talk Banned Cartoons and Time for Beany. The Heroic Voice Interviews (91; September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ524RRd_SM
*Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Joshua Cassara, X-Force and X-Men Artist, Dead at 46. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joshua-cassara-dead/
*Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Stormbreaker Artist, Josh Cassara, Died Yesterday. Bleeding Cool (September 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-stormbreaker-artist-josh-cassara-died-yesterday/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘Absolute Martian Manhunter’ Is a Cosmic Mind F*ck in the Best Way Possible: 'Absolute Batman' may be DC Comics' breakout reboot, but 'Absolute Martian Manhunter' takes its topsy-turvy universal reset to its most logical extreme. io9 (September 23): https://gizmodo.com/absolute-martian-manhunter-dc-comics-https-www-dc-com-blog-2021-10-14-dc-comic-shop-locator-2000816271
Ketcham, Amaris. 2026. Neighborhood Comics [Nob Hill News Comic Strip]. Autobiographix (September 23): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/neighborhood-comics
*Holub, Christian. 2026. ‘Luxury’ Comic Con to Debut in L.A. This Fall [ICON Festival]. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101316-luxury-comic-convention-to-debut-in-l-a-this-fall.html
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Inside the Comic That Saved Johnny Cash’s Career. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101322-inside-the-comic-that-saved-johnny-cash-s-career.html
Nawotka, Ed. 2026. Novvel.co Produces Graphic Novel Adaptations With AI Assistance [Singapore]. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101260-novvel-co-pioneers-producing-graphic-novels-with-ai-assistance.html
Farah, Michael. 2026. Evan Dorkin Returns - Nerd Inferno. Dollar Bin Bandits (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NkrFMljcAHM
*Holub, Christian. 2026. The Art of the First Issue: The Forever Home. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101321-the-art-of-the-first-issue-the-forever-home.html
Swindle, Isaac. 2026. RCCC ‘26: Brian Michael Bendis on Fostering Positive Comic Collaborative Experiences. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/rccc-26-interview-brian-michael-bendis/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. We’re Having a Media Apocalypse and It’s Only Wednesday: WarnerMount, Tapas, Popverse [industry, business]. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/were-having-a-media-apocalypse-warnermount-tapas-popverse/
Simone, Gail. 2026. ["When I started writing comics, it was a sad little dip in the number of women writing superhero comics."]. Gail Simone's Facebook (September 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/1DnQeUnxDw/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. A Mysterious Affair: ‘Five Orphans’ Director Sarina Nihei Discusses Her OIAF-Selected Short [Japan]. Animation Magazine (September 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/09/a-mysterious-affair-five-orphans-director-sarina-nihei-discusses-her-oiaf-selected-short/ (in print as No. 361)
Bsanti, Puneet. 2026. New Comic Book Store in Puyallup Has Been a Decade in the Making, Owner Says. News Tribune (September 22): https://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/community/puyallup-herald/ph-news/article317329005.html
Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. Is Paramount Smart Enough To Leave DC Comics Alone? Forbes (September 22): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/09/22/is-paramount-smart-enough-to-leave-dc-comics-alone/
Mankoff, Bob. 2026. In Memory of Peter Vey [remembering cartoonist P.C Vey]. CartoonStock (September 23): https://www.cartoonstock.com/staff-picks/in-memory-of-peter-vey
Kowsar, Nik. 2026. Saving the Canary: Remembering Robert "Bro" Russell. Nik’s Substack (September 23): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/saving-the-canary-remembering-robert
Pett, Joel. 2026. Newspaper Tigers: Chatham and McClatchy Deliver Another Gut Punch to Journalism. Joel Pett's Substack (September 23): https://joelpett.substack.com/p/newspaper-tigers
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Bankruptcy Trustee Files Comprehensive Settlement With Second Consignment Group and Sparkle Pop. ICv2 (September 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63443/bankruptcy-trustee-files-comprehensive-settlement-second-consignment-group
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Coliseum of Comics Great Pumpkin Patch Charity Fundraiser: Will Auction (Artificial) Pumpkins Decorated by Industry Artists. ICv2 (September 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63440/coliseum-comics-great-pumpkin-patch-charity-fundraiser
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Siegfried Woldhek Wins Inktspotprijs 2026 [Netherlands]. Daily Cartoonist (September 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/22/siegfried-woldhek-wins-inktspotprijs-2026/
Flook, Ray. 2026. Lanterns EP James Gunn Shuts Down Storyline, Hal Jordan Complaints: James Gunn pushed back on complaints that HBO's Lanterns disrespects Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) and doesn't directly adapt the comics. Bleeding Cool (September 21): https://bleedingcool.com/tv/lanterns-ep-james-gunn-shuts-down-storyline-hal-jordan-complaints/
Kelly, John. 2026. Len Brown, Creator of Mars Attacks and Long-Time Topps Executive, Dies at 84. TCJ (September 23): https://www.tcj.com/len-brown-creator-of-mars-attacks-and-long-time-topps-executive-dies-at-84/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: EP Chris Moreno Taps Into Halloween Magic for New Spidey and His Amazing Friends Special. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chris-moreno-spidey-and-his-amazing-friends-special/
Portis, James, III. 2026. Joseph Illidge Debuts Epiphany Engine at Baltimore Comic Con. The Beat (September 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joseph-illidge-debuts-epiphany-engine-at-baltimore-comic-con/
Smith, Steve. 2026. Radical Physics: Milt Gross In Motion. Panels & Prose (September 23): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/09/23/radical-physics-milt-gross-in-motion/
Unknown. 2016. Comic Artist Zhu De-yong [aka Ronald Chu]. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (June 17): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17964
Unknown. 2016. Comic Artist Ao Yu-hsiang. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (June 16): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17963
Unknown. 2017. Manga Artist Ruan Guang-min. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (September 14): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17965
Unknown. 2019. Wuxia Comic Artist Yu Long-hui. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (September 27): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18001
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Chiu Row-long. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (February 25): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17993
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Liu Yi-chi (61Chi). Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (August 6): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17999
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Li Lung-chieh. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (August 6): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17998
Unknown. 2019. Comic Artist Liu Hsing-chin. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (May 31): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=17997
Unknown. 2020. Comic Artist Monday Recover. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 2): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18003
Unknown. 2020. Comic Artist HOM. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (July 7): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18008
Unknown. 2020. Comic Artist Zuo Hsuan. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (July 10): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18009
Unknown. 2021. Comic Artist Ray He. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (June 25): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18021
Unknown. 2022. Comic Artist Wu Shih-hung. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 7): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=18029
Unknown. 2023. Comic Artist Liu Chien-fan. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 30): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=119286
Unknown. 2024. Cartoonist Jian Jia-cheng. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (July 26): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=220757
Unknown. 2025. Comic Artist Gao Yan. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (December 10): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=248111
Unknown. 2026. Comic Artist Chang Sheng. Taiwan Ministry of Culture Writers, Poets, and Illustrators (March 11): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=491&s=251772
Unknown. 2026. MOC honors winners of inaugural Youth Comic Awards. Taiwan Ministry of Culture (January 22): https://www.moc.gov.tw/en/News_Content2.aspx?n=467&s=249920
Tuminella, Tina. 2026. Comic artist Isaac Fisher continues to write his story. Carnegie Mellon University (January 15): https://www.cmu.edu/engage/news-stories/news/comic-artist-isaac-fisher-continues-write-his-story
Ace, Shannen. 2026. Marvel Comics Editor Teases 'Amazing Adventures' Disney Cruise Line Comic. WDW News Today (January 20): https://wdwnt.com/2026/01/marvel-comics-editor-teases-amazing-adventures-disney-cruise-line-comic/
Scalia, Elizabeth. 2026. Scott Adams and the legitimacy of imperfect confession. Catholic Review (January 19): https://catholicreview.org/scott-adams-and-the-legitimacy-of-imperfect-confession/
Mitten, Kane. 2026. The Big Change in ‘Peanuts’ Ownership, Explained. Pop Culture (January 22): https://popculture.com/tv-shows/news/the-big-change-in-peanuts-ownership-explained/
Starkey, Fintan. 2026. Queen Camilla pictured alongside iconic character from her childhood [Beano]. GB News (January 20): https://www.gbnews.com/royal/queen-camilla-dennis-the-menace-scotland
McDougall, Ryan. 2026. Queen Camilla joined by comic book characters as she launches reading initiative. The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy [Beano]. Independent (January 20): https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/queen-camilla-reading-dennis-gnasher-beano-b2903912.html
English, Rebecca. 2026. Queen Camilla is immortalised as cartoon character in Dennis the Menace comic strip - while King Charles sips on £1,800 bottle of whisky at Scottish engagement. [London] Daily Mail (January 19): https://www.dailymail.com/news/royals/article-15477925/Queen-Camilla-cartoon-Dennis-Menace-comic.html
Ferguson, Emily. 2026. Queen Camilla meets iconic Beano characters Dennis the Menace and Gnasher. The Queen was presented with a special comic strip of The Beano. [London] Daily Express (January 19): https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/2159840/queen-camilla-beano-cartoon-dennis-the-menace
Unknown. 2026. Her Majesty the Queen launches National Year of Reading in Scotland [Beano]. National Literacy Trust (January 19): https://literacytrust.org.uk/news/her-majesty-the-queen-launches-national-year-of-reading-in-scotland/
Myers, Russell. 2026. Queen Camilla meets comic book royalty as she's brought to life in cartoon strip. During a visit to the National Library of Scotland in central Edinburgh to promote a reading initiative, Queen Camilla had an encouter [sic] with Dennis the Menace and his dog Gnasher [Beano]. [London] Daily Mirror (January 19): https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/queen-camilla-meets-comic-book-36578116
Bristol, Jenny. 2026. ‘Mouse Guard: Dawn of the Black Axe’: Interviewing David Petersen on the Black Axe’s Origin Story. Geek Mom (January 20): https://geekmom.com/2026/01/dawn-of-the-black-axe-interviewing-mouse-guards-david-petersen-on-the-black-axes-origin-story/
Saravia, Pili. 2026. Comic Creators Find Community, Visibility at MexAmeriCon, BIPOC Pop. Comic book conventions and events like MexAmeriCon and BIPOC Pop in Austin help boost growing network of Latine illustrators who are expanding representation in comics through borderland stories and bold new voices. Austin Vida (January 22): https://austinvida.com/articles/cultura/latinx-comic-creators-find-community-and-visibility-at-mexamericon/
Unknown. 2026. Al the Albion Squirrel’s creator Aiden Wade celebrates five years. [comic strip]. Wilcox Newspapers (January 23): https://wilcoxnewspapers.com/al-the-albion-squirrels-creator-aiden-wade-celebrates-five-years/
Fredheim, Kari. 2026. ‘Hero Stories’ goes digital, as Island First Nation member creates 2nd graphic novel. Vancouver Island Free Daily (January 18): https://vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/01/18/hero-stories-goes-digital-as-island-first-nation-member-creates-2nd-graphic-novel/
Swavely, Susan. 2026. Minneapolis Comic Artist’s newest release ‘Leo Rising: Queer Spaces, Sexuality, and Fame’ Makes a Splash in Queer Spaces [Archie Bongiovanni]. Lavender (January 22): https://lavendermagazine.com/featured-home-page/minneapolis-comic-artists-newest-release-leo-rising-queer-spaces-sexuality-and-fame-makes-a-splash-in-queer-spaces/
Warren, Nick. 2026. Gumshoe Delivers on Wild West Adventures. Brenna Thummler's latest graphic novel gets the stamp of approval. Erie Reader (January 19): https://www.eriereader.com/article/gumshoe-delivers-on-wild-west-adventures
MacDonald, Heidi, Christian Holub, and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. Decision Day at Marvel. Publishers Weekly's More to Come (726; September 18): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1422 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQw4w9WgXcQ
Unknown. 2026. Clover Press Resurrects Marvel Masterworks. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6036
Unknown. 2026. Comics Review: A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts. Publishers Weekly (September): https://www.publishersweekly.com/9798894883182
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. At Small Press Expo 2026, Community and Controversy Stand Side by Side. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101318-at-small-press-expo-2026-community-and-controversy-stand-side-by-side.html
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. 2026 Ignatz Awards Celebrate Authenticity. Publishers Weekly (September 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101313-2026-ignatz-awards-celebrate-authenticity.html
Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky on (redacted)'s Arrival in Avengers: Armageddon #4. SKTCHD (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWSE59_o9Zg
Farley, Chad. 2026. Archie Goes to HELL?! Tyler Crook Reveals the Darkest Riverdale Story Yet! Collectors Confessions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdcdLB3M8lc
Davidson, Keith. 2026. Gerald von Stoddard & Frank Martin Talk Immortal Coil! Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrrzCIDPLbU
Davidson, Keith. 2026. Killer Cosplay With Tony Miello & John Marroquin. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPCU1lbynEs
Davidson, Keith. 2026. Giant Sized Hatchet Halloween With Writer GO Parsons. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ny1NQc3ckEE
Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Mark Mosedale and Si Smith for Gigs - Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club July 2026. Comix Experience (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dumyQJMqRZQ
Mahfood, Jim, et al. 2025. Inkpulp Live #38 | w/ Arthur Adams! Inkpulp (38; September 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HwOzc6hexXI
Siuntres, John. 2026. James Tucker On Batman Caped Crusader [animation]. Word Balloon (September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OWotV4BeC_o
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Kevin Smith - Clerks, Quick Stops, Fatman Beyond, Green Arrow. Capes and Tights Podcast (300; September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZguT698etsU
Mallonee, Dennis. 2026. Jerry Beck Returns to Talk Banned Cartoons and Time for Beany. The Heroic Voice Interviews (91; September 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQ524RRd_SM
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