WaPo writers chat about Spider-Man

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ escapes ‘superhero fatigue’ for a simple reason

Three writers discuss what happens when filmmakers get the formula right.

By Damir Marusic, Will Leitch, and Jim Geraghty

August 6, 2026 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/08/06/spider-man-brand-new-day-shows-superhero-movies-arent-dead/

Donald's Decorating Tips & Tricks by Daniel Boris

  

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/6/2026

Wijngaard, Caspar. 2026. I’m Caspar Wijngaard AMA!. Reddit (July): https://www.reddit.com/r/thePowerFantasy/comments/1ukel2i/im_caspar_wijngaard_ama/

Unknown. 1944. Town talk: Private [Frank] Hawkinson cartoonist for his Camp Siebert paper. Yonkers Herald Statesman (August 17). Online at https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/08/flea-market-finds-steranko-iron-ons.html

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ lands biggest Tuesday in box office history: The records keep piling up for Sony's superhero blockbuster that stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-biggest-tuesday-1236665110/

Hibberd, James. 2026. Disney predicts ‘Spider-Man’ record opening “bodes well” for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro makes a case for 'Brand New Day' being a good omen for 'Doomsday' box office. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-spider-man-record-avengers-doomsday-1236664761/

Davids, Brian. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Michael Mando on finally returning as Scorpion: “This is Level One of the character’s potential”: The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/spider-man-brand-new-day-michael-mando-scorpion-1236665373

Asher-Perrin, Emmet. 2026. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a reminder we could all use right now: You ARE saving the Shire for you, doofus. Reactor (July 31): https://reactormag.com/movie-review-spider-man-brand-new-day/

McBride, Carrie. 2026. The Spider-Verse awaits...at the library!. NYPL Blog (July 31): https://www.nypl.org/blog/2026/07/31/spider-verse-awaitsat-library

Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney’s strong parks results contrast with Universal’s gloomy outlook [In print as: Disney and Universal Executives Tell a Tale of Two Theme Parks]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-parks-universal.html

Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney+ cracks open the door to TikTok creator videos: Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service [In print as: TikTok Creators Gain Access To Original Disney Characters]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-tiktok-videos.html

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. Animated Bollywood-focused musical ‘Diya’ in the works at Paramount from producers Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diya-paramount-animated-bollywood-musical-goldstein-daley-1236664847/

Hall, Mary Helene. 2026. Homewood native David McCaw lands his first cartoon in New Yorker. Bham Now (August 6): https://bhamnow.com/2026/08/06/homewood-native-david-mccaw-lands-his-first-cartoon-in-the-new-yorker/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘The Vale – Origins’ Director Abigail Hing Wen & John Aoshima discuss expanding the book into an animated world. Animation Magazine (August 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/the-vale-origins-director-abigail-hing-wen-john-aoshima-discuss-expanding-the-book-into-an-animated-world/

Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Comic artist Don Aguillo comics, DOOMSDAY, and the invasion of AI art into the medium. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uREK2ZmpSjI

Davidson, Keith. 2026. COMICS! The Magazine's Joseph Keatinge talks issue 7!. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3hlIX_XOs

Siuntres, John. 2026. The Bill Sienkiewicz doc with Sal Abbinanti. Word Balloon (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnqTBKHi04

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic art collector interview with Little John Nacinovich. CAF+ (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agAcmt6bhj0

Unknown. 2026. Danny Trejo reveals the history behind Year of the Devil - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxG0UZJL1kU

Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Justin Giampaoli & Art Ebuen on the Central Valley crime comic Westside from Studio 12-7. Fanbase Press (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIkLOMa9ToE

Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Gizmoe Studios founder Mike Stradford on being an indie comic creator in 2026 and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_LpTgxLc0

Farley, Chad. 2026. Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City - Chuck Brown bringing two legendary warriors back together! Collectors Confessions (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDQcVWmmvc

Sharp, Kevin. 2026. Page I love with Craig Thompson [Hicksville by Dylan Horrocks]. CAF+ (August 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__NBZmHRyM

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talkin' (Killer) Tomatoes with Bob Frantz. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSQmiasn24

Lee, Cassy. 2026. Drawing BIG feelings with Cassy Lee - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5eG5csPUb8

Unknown. 2026. Todd McFarlane on Spawn's future & comic books - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wUqKZu59pY

Stenzel, Wesley. 2025. Scott Adams, controversial Dilbert creator, says he's paralyzed below the waist amid cancer battle. Entertainment Weekly (December 16): https://ew.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-paralyzed-below-the-waist-11870540

Sirvent, Roberto. 2025. BAR Book Forum: Ben Passmore’s book, “Black Arms to Hold You Up”. Black Agenda Report (December 17): https://www.blackagendareport.com/bar-book-forum-ben-passmores-book-black-arms-hold-you

Showalter, Walter. 2025. A picture is worth a thousand words: Fargo author’s novella adapted into graphic novel [Blake Alb AKA Darrin Albert; John Davies; Snowcrow]. High Plains Reader (December 18): https://hpr1.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-fargo-authors-novella-adapted-into-graphic-novel/

Whitbrook, James. 2025. Archie Comics is getting another reboot—but not at Archie Comics. io9 (December 19): https://gizmodo.com/archie-comics-reboot-2026-oni-press-2000701611

Schedeen, Jesse. 2025. Archie Comics teases its strangest, most exciting reboot ever. IGN (December 18): https://www.ign.com/articles/archie-comics-teases-its-strangest-most-exciting-reboot-ever

Pinckard, Cliff. 2025. Legendary comic strip now controlled by Sony [Peanuts]. cleveland.com (December 19): https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2025/12/legendary-comic-strip-now-controlled-by-sony.html

Unknown. 2025. Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain. Associated Press (December 19): https://apnews.com/article/sony-snoopy-peanuts-charlie-brown-d41b5c0973b9bdbfa7622caf3a11ef92

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. What happens next in the Diamond Bankruptcy…and a few loose ends. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/what-happens-next-in-the-diamond-bankruptcy-and-a-few-loose-ends/

Schenker, Brett. 2026. Diamond’s Trustee Morgan W. Fisher and some publishers reach a settlement over consigned goods. Graphic Policy (August 5): https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/08/05/diamonds-trustee-morgan-w-fisher-and-some-publishers-reach-a-settlement-over-consigned-goods/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. New York Symposium publishes fall line-up. Daily Cartoonist (August 5): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/05/new-york-symposium-publishes-fall-line-up/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Muppets/Marvel official crossover delivers a ‘different kind of comedy, according to Chip Zdarsky. CBR (August 5): https://www.cbr.com/marvel-the-muppets-crossover-chip-zdarsky-interview/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Jeremy Haun looks back–and ahead–at Ignition Press. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jeremy-haun-looks-back-and-ahead-at-ignition-press/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Danny Luckert shines on Airwalker. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-danny-luckert-shines-on-airwalker/

Levin, Bob. 2026. R&R: Nos qui morituri [Watchmen]. TCJ (August 6): https://www.tcj.com/rr-nos-qui-morituri/

Benton, Nicholas F. 2026. F.C. native, author Ted White gained national notoriety. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 1, 4. Online at https://www.fcnp.com/2026/08/05/f-c-native-author-ted-white-gained-national-notoriety/

Dreisonstok, Mark. 2026. Otakon convention, a major cultural event in Washington. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 5

That's My Real Hair by Daniel Boris

    

Falls Church News-Press on Ted White and Otakon

Benton, Nicholas F. 2026. F.C. Native, Author Ted White Gained National Notoriety. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 1, 4. Online at  https://www.fcnp.com/2026/08/05/f-c-native-author-ted-white-gained-national-notoriety/

Dreisonstok, Mark. 2026.

Otakon Convention, a Major Cultural Event in Washington.

Falls Church News-Press August 6, 2026: 5

R.M. Rhodes' new site about Heavy Metal magazine

Matt (the man in the purple suit at SPX) has a new book on the history of Heavy Metal magazine coming out next year (probably - it's in production). In the meantime, he sent me the following note asking for announcing and asking for participants on his site.

I put together a website that collects my blog's archives and links to all of the articles I've written about the magazine over the past decade and a half: https://www.heavy-metallurgy.com/

There's an interactive part of the website. I'm asking people to contribute their memories of how and when they first encountered Heavy Metal. I would love to get testimonials from the people on this mailing list.

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/5/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. It’s over; Diamond Estate and Consignment Group reach settlement. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/its-over-diamond-estate-and-consignment-group-reach-settlement/

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Flea Market Finds - Steranko, iron-ons, military music gag cartoons, and more; It's been a few months since we've had one of these posts, but the ephemera collecting never ends. ComicsDC blog (August 5): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/08/flea-market-finds-steranko-iron-ons.html

Henehan, Billy. 2026. Interview: Act 4 Publishing’s Scott Dunbier on Ditko, Perez and what’s next!. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-act-4-publishings-scott-dunbier-on-ditko-perez-and-whats-next/

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Dropout's spoon isn't too big for the complete works of Don Hertzfeldt. AV Club (August 4): https://www.avclub.com/dropout-adds-complete-works-don-hertzfeldt-streamer

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Revivifying a dead language through cartoons [Otto Soglow]. Print (August 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-revivifying-a-dead-language-thru-cartoons/

Weprin, Alex. 2026. ‘Toy Story 5’ and theme parks power Disney in latest quarter, as company teases big changes ahead. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/toy-story-5-theme-parks-power-disney-latest-earnings-report-1236664400/

Lussier, Germain. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has so many Easter eggs in its graphics; One of the film's designers has been posting some amazing work on social media. io9 (August 5): https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-has-so-many-easter-eggs-in-its-graphics-2000794629

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Voices for Children posters up for sale. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/voices-for-children-posters-up-for-sale/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Tel Aviv political cartoon exhibit damaged. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/tel-aviv-political-cartoon-exhibit-damaged/

Brown, Hannah. 2026. Exhibition of ultra-Orthodox military draft cartoons vandalized ahead of Animix Festival. Jerusalem Post (August 4): https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-904567

Hutchinson, Chase. 2026. The force remains strong with Star Wars animation in The Ninth Jedi; Building off the anime anthology Star Wars: Visions, this miniseries is a visually dazzling addition to a fading franchise. AV Club (August 5): https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-visions-ninth-jedi-review-disney-plus

Degg, D. D. 2026. Lee hopscotching syndicates?. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/lee-hopscotching-syndicates/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Support downthetubes. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/support-downthetubes/

Cummings, Zoe. 2026. The real heroes of this anime convention? Folks with glue guns and duct tape; This summer, more than 47,000 people descended on downtown D.C. for three straight days, many of them in intricate and fragile costumes. Washington Post (August 5): https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/08/05/real-heroes-this-anime-convention-carry-glue-guns-duct-tape/

Schwartz, William. 2026. The peculiarly logical webcomics of Øyvind Thorsby. TCJ (August 5): https://www.tcj.com/the-peculiarly-logical-webcomics-of-oyvind-thorsby/

Sausverd, Antoine. 2015. "Ninette Patapon", un "Little Nemo" à la française. Töpfferiana (January 21): http://www.topfferiana.fr/2015/01/ninette-patapon-un-little-nemo-a-la-francaise/

Unknown. 1922. Herriman and Swinnerton hobnob with Indians in torrid Arizona. Fourth Estate (August 5): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=876&view=1up

Unknown. 1928. Artists and writers compete in golf; Gene Brehn wins low net in Tarrytown tournament -- Byrnes, Maxwell, Rex Beach win prizes. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 26. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Artists and writers hold golf tourney [Rube Goldberg photograph]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 26. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. A “Reg'lar” golfer [Gene Byrnes photograph]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 26. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Smitty has a brother [Walter Berndt]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 42. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/42/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. "Gump" suit pending; Hoag refrains from pressing further actions until Syracuse result. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 2; June 2): 4. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-06-02_61_2/page/4/mode/2up

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "The People Say 'Stop The War', The Democrats Say 'Hold My Beer'"

 "The People Say 'Stop The War', Democrats Say 'Hold My Beer'"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4295


"...Under conditions of mass popular opposition to the war, which is
being used by the Trump administration as a pretext to cut food stamps
and other social services, the position of the Democratic Party is not
'Stop the war', but 'Win the war!'"
–Andre Damon reporting at the WSWS, 07.22.2026

Here, Gomer, let a pro show you how we did it in Korea, Cuba, Vietnam,
Yugoslavia, Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza and Ukraine. We've been a war party
since the Lord was a corporal.

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"Democrats to Trump on Iran: 'Win the war!'", Andre Damon at the WSWS,
07.22.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/07/22/voqz-j22.html

____________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Things That Make You Go Hmm by Daniel Boris

 

Flea Market Finds - Steranko, iron-ons, military music gag cartoons, and more (UPDATED with Hawkinson info)

 It's been a few months since we've had one of these posts, but the ephemera collecting never ends.

front and back of 1984 envelope for Asterix trading cards

Jim Steranko drew this box for holding comic books in 1975.

It's being donated to the Library of Congress.

2 comic strip iron-ons from NY Daily News - Doonesbury (8/10/1975) and Broom Hilda (9/7/975)

I remember these from when I was a kid. My mom actually did one for me, altho I can't recall what it was 50 years later. I just paid a dollar each for these in a vain attempt to recapture my youth.

Comics and cartoonists and sheet music have a long history. Here's some US Government publications from World War II. I bought the lot just to get the Frank Robbins one.

Regards from "Brandy" + "Johnny" Hazard" P.S. and "Side-Pocket Sam"

The rest all of artwork by Hawkinson. I cannot find ANY information on him.

UPDATE: However D.D. Degg of the Daily Cartoonist could, and sent this clipping on Frank Hawkinson: Unknown. 1944. Town Talk: Private Hawkinson Cartoonist For His Camp Siebert Paper. Yonkers Herald Statesman (August 17). 

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/4/2026

Doran, Colleen. 2026. Snow Glass Apples cover process. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (August 4): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/snow-glass-apples-cover-process

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Capitol Comics wins Summer 2026 Image Comics Select Retailer Award. Bleeding Cool (August 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/capitol-comics-wins-summer-2026-image-comics-select-retailer-award/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Absolute Batman #22 cover art by Jorge Molina sells for over $18,000: Absolute Batman #22 retailer exclusive original cover artwork by Jorge Molina sells for over $18,000 at auction. Bleeding Cool (August 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-22-cover-art-by-jorge-molina-sells-for-over-18000/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Oz Guardian lets Katauskas go. Daily Cartoonist (August 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/03/oz-guardian-lets-katauskas-go/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Ande Parks discusses his Bad Thoughts. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-ande-parks-discusses-his-bad-thoughts/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 08/04/26: Booster Gold hits turbulence. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-080426/

Medina, Madilynne. 2026. SF Cartoon Art Museum closes weeks after former curator's arrest. SFGate (August 3): https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cartoon-art-museum-closure-22372521.php

Dieppa, Isabel. 2026. How the MCU is (finally) embracing the real Jean Grey. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/how-the-mcu-is-finally-embracing-the-real-jean-grey/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Meowsterpiece Theater: ‘Alley Cats’ creator Ricky Gervais raises the curtain on his animated adult comedy [In print as: Meowsterpiece Theater: ‘Alley Cats’ Creator Ricky Gervais Raises the Curtain on His Animated Adult Comedy]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/meowsterpiece-theater-alley-cats-creator-ricky-gervais-raises-the-curtain-on-his-animated-adult-comedy/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Independent Manga Alliance launches [In print as: Small Publishers Join Forces to Form Independent Manga Alliance]. Publishers Weekly (August 4): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100973-small-publishers-join-forces-to-form-independent-manga-alliance.html

McFadden, Tate. 2026. R&R: Found family at the end of the world: A Rachel Pollack Doom Patrol retrospective. TCJ (August 4): https://www.tcj.com/rr-found-family-at-the-end-of-the-world-a-rachel-pollack-doom-patrol-retrospective/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on To Dance the Moon and Stars. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tasia-m-s-and-barbara-perez-marquez-on-to-dance-the-moon-and-stars/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Tom King Batman era began ten years ago. CBR (August 3): https://www.cbr.com/batman-tom-king-debut/

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with special guest Sarah Gailey (August 4). Pop Culture Squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUA2Koa5fv8

Dave. 2026. Che Grayson on Absolute Catwoman & crafting stories with Scott Snyder. Dave (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hotuQJMtS0s

Siuntres, John. 2026. Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk The Big Shakedown Minor Threats and more. Word Balloon (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx80AUKJx1Q

Harper, David. 2026. Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick on why they love comics at San Diego Comic Con. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCRxOCwh0o

Sumner, Andrew, Marcos Cronander, Chris Butera, and Jim Zub. 2026. Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King - San Diego Comic Con panel 2026. Legends of CONAN Podcast (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDWnVWVRfDU

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Felix Cheong on 1960s Singapore, graphic novels and hidden histories; how the Singaporean writer transforms forgotten events, social anxieties, and historical mysteries into compelling comics. GraphicMemoirBlog (August 4): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/felix-cheong-on-1960s-singapore-graphic

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. You’ve seen Spider-Man Brand New Day – now what comics can you read?. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/youve-seen-spider-man-brand-new-day-now-what-comics-can-you-read/

Adlakha, Siddhant. 2026. Brand New Day shares its soul with a '70s Spider-Man movie no one remembers: A low-budget spin-off of a CBS series was the first to dig into Peter Parker's dual identity. AV Club (August 4): https://www.avclub.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-shares-soul-with-70s-spider-man-strikes-back

Gil, Bruce. 2026. BMW is playing a Spider-Man ad on its dashboard displays, and people are pissed: The automaker is framing it as an 'exclusive' animation tied to a broader brand partnership with the new Spider-Man movie. io9 (August 4): https://gizmodo.com/bmw-is-playing-a-spider-man-ad-on-its-dashboard-displays-and-people-are-pissed-2000794369

Rubin, Rebecca. 2026. ‘Movies aren’t dead after all’: Sony Pictures boss Tom Rothman on historic ‘Spider-Man’ box office and losing Tarantino’s Cliff Booth sequel to Netflix. Variety (August 3): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sony-tom-rothman-spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-record-1236826285/

Lennon, Jen. 2026. It’s no longer Morbin’ time: Sony CEO ‘doesn’t know’ if there will be more Spider-Man spin-off movies: Tom Rothman confirms there are currently no Spider-Man Universe films in development at Sony. io9 (August 4): https://gizmodo.com/its-no-longer-morbin-time-sony-ceo-doesnt-know-if-there-will-be-more-spider-man-spin-off-movies-2000794163

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Writer Brian Nathanson on Source Point Press' War Gods. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWD6dJXMyHI

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Dean Haspiel & Doug Latino on Real Life Comix. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR7vicKJA9w

Reklaw, Jesse. 2026. Jesse Reklaw - 90s mini-comics oral history archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddPNaWVk14

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/3/2026

[Mis-addressed these earlier today so they didn't post]

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tini Howard brings Sicko to San Diego. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tini-howard-brings-sicko-to-san-diego/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/county-college-of-morris-acquires-the-joe-kubert-school/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. The 10 artists that influenced Bob Staake. Daily Cartoonist (August 2): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/02/the-10-artists-that-influenced-bob-staake/

Castellano, Giuseppe. 2025. Bob Staake. The Illustration Department Podcast (297; February 18): https://the-illustration-department-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bob-staake

Griepp, Milton. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in photos – Part 3: Thursday and Friday. Scoop (July 31): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63002/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-3, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63001/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-4

Van de Wiele, Eva. 2021. Domesticating and glocalising the dreamy: McCay’s Little Nemo and its sequels in early Italian Corriere dei Piccoli (1909-1914). Interfaces (46): https://doi.org/10.4000/interfaces.3405, and https://journals.openedition.org/interfaces/3405

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. ‘Survival is aspirational’: An interview with Katie Skelly. TCJ (August 3): https://www.tcj.com/survival-is-aspirational-an-interview-with-katie-skelly/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Heavy metal drummer closes comic shop, Bizarro-Wuxtry shuts down, new store opens in Ohio: Comic store shop talk, July 2026. Scoop (August 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63005/heavy-metal-drummer-closes-comic-shop-bizarro-wuxtry-shuts-down-new-store-opens-ohio

Leonard, K. W. 2026. Geek spaces of Knoxville: The comic book shops. Inside of Knoxville (July 24): https://insideofknoxville.com/2026/07/geek-spaces-of-knoxville-the-comic-book-shops/

Monk, Gabrielle. 2026. Comic book store opening this weekend in North Ridgeville. The Chronicle-Telegram (July 27): https://chroniclet.com/news/471825/comic-book-store-opening-this-weekend-in-north-ridgeville/

Bracelin, Jason. 2026. Famed metal drummer closes his Vegas comic book shop. Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 10): https://neon.reviewjournal.com/books/famed-metal-drummer-closes-his-vegas-comic-book-shop-3338786/

Belkoura, Ismael M. 2026. Made in Tarrant: Comics store opens as safe space for marginalized individuals, gamers, artists. Fort Worth Report (July 26): https://fortworthreport.org/2026/07/26/made-in-tarrant-comics-store-opens-as-safe-space-for-marginalized-individuals-gamers-artists/

Keaney, Kevin. 2026. Thank you to The Outer Limits: I am writing to mark the upcoming retirement and closing of my favorite store on Moody Street, The Outer Limits. Waltham Times (January 20): https://walthamtimes.org/2026/01/20/thank-you-to-the-outer-limits/

Pelan, Tim. Unknown. To the wonder: The lyrical appeal and influence of Richard Donner’s ‘Superman’. Cinephilia & Beyond: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/wonder-lyrical-appeal-influence-richard-donners-superman/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Exclusive: ‘Futurama’ S14 directors reveal new character, Brocky J. Animation Magazine (July 31): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/exclusive-futurama-s14-directors-reveal-new-character-brocky-j/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Give a little money to James Tynion IV and the Harvey Pekar family. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/give-a-little-money-to-james-tynion-iv-and-the-harvey-pekar/

Unknown. 1928. New Aviation Comic [Tail Spin Tommy]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (52; May 19): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-19_60_52/page/30/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. 725,000 Kid Club Members [Ad Carter, Just Kids]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (52; May 19): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-19_60_52/page/30/mode/2up

Masks & Choking on the Facts by Daniel Boris

 

TEEN TITANS: TOGETHER IS ON SALE NOW, and the book tour comes close to DC

 They will be in Fairfax and Annapolis. I've enjoyed these books quite a bit, and Kami Garcia was very interesting when she came to Fantom Comics.

For Immediate Release: https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-08-03/teen-titans-together-is-on-sale-now

  

TEEN TITANS: TOGETHER IS ON SALE NOW

As Teen Titans: Together arrives in bookstores, Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo launch a nationwide tour and preview the next chapter of their partnership: Young Justice

 

 

The final chapter of Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's bestselling Teen Titans graphic novel series has arrived.

Teen Titans: Together is available now wherever books are sold, bringing the creative team's acclaimed reimagining of Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, and the Titans to an epic conclusion after six graphic novels and years of storytelling.

To celebrate the launch, Garcia and Picolo are hitting the road for the Teen Titans: Together book tour, meeting readers across the country and discussing the series that introduced a new generation of fans to DC's iconic heroes.

The tour begins August 4 in Los Angeles with a free conversation at the Santa Monica Public Library, moderated by journalist and host Rosie Knight, before continuing to additional stops including The Grove, moderated by host Frankey Smith, and events across the United States.

"Teen Titans has been one of the most rewarding creative journeys of our careers," said Garcia. "We've loved telling stories with these characters and watching readers connect with Raven, Beast Boy, and the rest of the Titans over the years. We grew alongside these characters, and these characters grew alongside the readers who embraced them from the very beginning."

 

"This series changed my life," added Picolo. "We've shared so many unforgettable moments with fans around the world, and we're excited to celebrate this final chapter together. I see these characters as my friends. The more I draw them, the more fun it gets. Some of my favorite moments came from drawing these characters the same way I'd draw my own friends just hanging out, and Kami and I are always blown away when fans show up in cosplay inspired by those everyday looks from the books."

 

While Teen Titans: Together marks the end of the Teen Titans saga, Garcia and Picolo's next adventure is already on the horizon.

The bestselling creative team will reunite in Young Justice: Kid Flash & Blue Beetle, the first book in a new Young Justice graphic novel adventure series starring even more heroes from the DC Universe. Additional details will be announced in the months ahead.

“As sentimental as we are about finishing the Teen Titans series, this is also just the beginning of a new chapter for Gabriel and me," said Garcia. "At the heart of all our books is the idea of becoming who you're meant to be while learning to embrace who you already are. We're excited to bring that perspective to Young Justice and introduce readers to our vision of Kid Flash and Blue Beetle."

 

“Fans have been asking for Blue Beetle for years," said Picolo. "I've shared sketches of both Kid Flash and Blue Beetle on social media, and now we finally have a chance to put them front and center in one of our stories. Young Justice is a new challenge for us, but we're still focused on the things we love most as storytellers: friendship, everyday life, and helping readers find themselves in these characters. If Teen Titans taught us anything, it's that fans always surprise us. I wouldn't be shocked if we start seeing skateboards and rollerblades showing up in cosplay photos before long."

 

For tour dates, event details, and the latest updates from the Teen Titans: Together tour, visit DC.com.

 

Baltimore's Barbara Perez Marquez interviewed

Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS

By Avery Kaplan on 08/04/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tasia-m-s-and-barbara-perez-marquez-on-to-dance-the-moon-and-stars/

CRB on Tom King starting writing Batman

The Tom King Batman Era Began Ten Years Ago
Brian Cronin
CBR Aug 3, 2026,
https://www.cbr.com/batman-tom-king-debut/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1-2/2026

Barnes, Sierra and Cait McPherson. 2026. Book launch: Hans Vogel Is Dead Vol. 2 with Sierra Barnes (with fellow cartoonist Cait McPherson) [audio and photos]. Washington DC: Fantom Comics (August 1): https://archive.org/details/book-launch-hans-vogel-is-dead-vol.-2-with-sierra-barnes-with-fellow-cartoonist-cait-mc-pherson

 

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum closing this weekend. The Beat (August 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/cartoon-art-museum-closing-2026/

 

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cartoon Art Museum closes (for now). Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/cartoon-art-museum-closes-for-now/

 

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cristina, Carrilho react to being on terrorist target list [Portugal]. Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/portuguese-cartoonists-react-to-being-targeted/

 

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. SDCC ’26: Crownsville wins the 11th annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. The Beat (August 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crownsville-dwayne-mcduffie-award/

 

Kallaugher, Kevin KAL. 2026. Replay of live conversation with Kevin KAL Kallaugher and special guest Jack Ohman. KAL Draws the Line (August 2): https://kaltoons.substack.com/p/replay-of-live-conversation-with

 

Degg, D. D. 2026. The 2026 Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame honorees. Daily Cartoonist (July 31): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/31/the-2026-society-of-illustrators-hall-of-fame-honorees/

 

Arrant, Chris. 2026. And the 2026 Harvey Awards nominees are...: The Harvey Awards reveal two of comics' biggest trends: DC's rise and translation's boom. Popverse (July 28): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-harvey-awards-nominees-winners-2026-nycc

 

McDonald, Dan. 2026. Peppa Pig wins crunch legal battle against Vietnamese 'imposter' that copied much-loved cartoon for years. GB News (July 30): https://www.gbnews.com/celebrity/peppa-pig-copyright-legal-battle-vietnamese-imposter-wolfoo-british-cartoon

 

Degg, D. D. 2026. Pat Oliphant ambushes President Trump from the grave. Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/pat-oliphant-ambushes-president-trump-from-the-grave/

 

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. The long memory of Alan Moore, Part III: Crouching in the long grass. Flaming Hydra (July 31): https://flaminghydra.com/issue-619/

 

Unknown. 1928. ["Arthur F. Porter, formerly with the Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice in Georgia and Florida, has joined the Bridgeport (Conn.) Sunday Herald staff as a cartoonist"]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (51; May 12): 23. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-12_60_51/page/32/mode/2up

 

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1928. The Feg Murray Olympic Cables [sports cartoonist advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (51; May 12): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-12_60_51/page/32/mode/2up

Sierra Barnes and Cait McPherson at Fantom Comics (UPDATED)

Jacob Shapiro, Cait McPherson and Sierra Barnes

 

Hans Vogel is Dead book 2 launch collecting the webcomic about a World War 2 Nazi pilot who ends up in a fairytale world.

More photos and audio online.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/31/2026

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 07/31/26: Janis Joplin graphic novel incoming. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-073126/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Wonder Man season 2 canceled. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/wonder-man-season-2-canceled/

Otterson, Joe. 2026. ‘Wonder Man’ not returning for season 2 at Disney+. Variety (July 30): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-season-2-renewal-1236824259/

Harlock, J. D. 2026. Interview: Bryan Talbot & Mark Stafford shed light on their cult classic comedy Cherubs! The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-bryan-talbot-mark-stafford-shed-light-on-their-cult-classic-comedy-cherubs/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Vane Lindesay – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/vane-lindesay-rip/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day cements Spidey as Marvel’s greatest hero. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/spider-man-bnd-review/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Official comics "Special Thanks" credits in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Bleeding Cool (July 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/official-comics-special-thanks-credits-in-spider-man-brand-new-day/

Moreau, Jordan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ credits scene explained: Will Tom Holland return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ or ‘Secret Wars’?. Variety (July 30): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-credits-avengers-doomsday-secret-wars-1236821075/

Oller, Jacob. 2026. Brand New Day's post-credits scene snaps Spidey back into the larger MCU: Peter Parker's problems are so much more interesting than the larger fate of the Marvel franchise, but he's roped in all the same. AV Club (July 31): https://www.avclub.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-post-credits-scene-doomsday

Lennon, Jen. 2026. Tom Holland: Sony ‘never found the right time’ for a Spider-Man/Venom crossover: In a new interview, Holland explains why the crossover never happened, despite both franchises setting it up. io9 (July 31): https://gizmodo.com/tom-holland-sony-never-found-the-right-time-for-a-spider-man-venom-crossover-2000793226

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning points [#191]. Scoop (July 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-191/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-senior-editors/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Ringo Awards nominees announced for 2026. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/ringo-awards-nominees-announced-for-2026/

Edwards, Jay. 2026. County College of Morris acquires Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. WRNJ (July 29): https://wrnjradio.com/county-college-of-morris-acquires-joe-kubert-school-of-cartoon-and-graphic-art/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Joe Kubert School now part of County College of Morris. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/joe-kubert-school-now-part-of-county-college-of-morris/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Iron Circus to publish color edition of 'Banned Book Club': Story of rebellious Korean students was banned in some U.S. schools. Scoop (July 31): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62998/iron-circus-publish-color-edition-banned-book-club

Griepp, Milton. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in photos: Preview Night, Part 1-2. Scoop (July 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62993/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-1, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62992/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-2

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC ‘26: Hall H in photos. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-hall-h-in-photos/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC ’26: The exhibit floor in photos. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-the-exhibit-floor-in-photos/

Adams, Erik, Danette Chavez, William Hughes, and Matt Schimkowitz. 2026. 5 to watch: The Simpsons at the movies: Apple TV’s Cape Fear failed to top “Cape Feare”—here are four more classic-era episodes that are attentive to their movie-parodying duty. AV Club (July 30): https://www.avclub.com/simpsons-best-movie-parodies-citizen-kane-mary-poppins-rear-window-cape-fear-101-dalmatians

Alexander, Justin. 2026. Why can’t Marvel or DC sell graphic novels?. The Alexandrian (July 30): https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/53733/comics/why-cant-marvel-or-dc-sell-graphic-novels

Kenseth, Lars. 2026. What am I doing here? Or celebrating the tangled habitrail of creative life. Lars Kenseth's Substack (July 30): https://larskenseth.substack.com/p/what-am-i-doing-here

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Leah Williams talks SDCC, Ignition Press, and Voyeur. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-leah-williams-talks-sdcc-ignition-press-and-voyeur/

Millman, Debbie and Steven Heller. 2026. PRINT Book Club recap: Aubrey Hirsch’s radical reframing of womanhood. Print (April 26): https://www.printmag.com/book-club/print-book-club-recap-aubrey-hirschs-radical-reframing-of-womanhood/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: It was great working with you, Steven Brower. Print (July 31): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-it-was-great-working-with-you-steven-brower/

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Let’s not, but say we did — This week’s links. TCJ (July 31): https://www.tcj.com/lets-not-but-say-we-did-this-weeks-links/

Urasawa, Naoki. 2026. Oshimi Shuzo. Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki (July 18): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001522/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. John Cusack’s new graphic novel ‘Momo’ is the surreal thing. Forbes (July 24): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/07/24/john-cusacks-new-graphic-novel-momo-is-the-surreal-thing/

Calò, Davide. 2026. Rolling through escape: Davide Calò on ZUZU’s graphic novels [Italy]. SOLRAD (July 27): https://solrad.co/rolling-through-escape-davide-calo-on-zuzus-graphic-novels

Saito, Takeshi. 2026. New manga shares story of schoolgirls who saw off Japan's 'kamikaze' pilots ["Chiran de no Yakusoku o Mune ni"]. Mainichi Japan (July 27): https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260723/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

Barder, Ollie. 2026. 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' manga box set review: Peerless and entirely epic. Forbes (July 29): https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2026/07/29/nausica-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-manga-box-set-review-peerless-and-entirely-epic/

Garland, Emma. 2026. Legendary VICE cartoonist Anna Haifisch on the life of the artist. Vice (July 23): https://www.vice.com/en/article/anna-haifisch-the-artist-interview-2026/

Gumushan, Tanyel. 2026. Frank Wildhorn on how manga musicals could be the future of theatre: Death Note is coming back to London!. WhatsOnStage (July 27): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/frank-wildhorn-on-how-manga-musicals-could-be-the-future-of-theatre_1726313/

Osmond, Andrew. 2026. Light and Ryuk sing in Death Note: The Musical. Anime News Network (July 29): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-07-29/light-and-ryuk-sing-in-death-note-the-musical/.239869

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Michael Schwartz and Rachael Schaefer on their Kickstarter campaign for the graphic novel, ‘Till Death,’ with Clover Press. Fanbase Press (July 30): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58967-fanbase-press-interviews-michael-schwartz-and-rachael-schaefer-on-their-kickstarter-campaign-for-the-graphic-novel-till-death-with-clover-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Bal Rogyrs on the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the comic book, ‘Milling Witless’. Fanbase Press (July 30): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58962-fanbase-press-interviews-bal-rogyrs-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-campaign-for-the-comic-book-milling-witless/

Angeles, Christian. 2026. SDCC 2026: Writer Chris Condon on Image Comics' THAT TEXAS BLOOD, the FX series adaptation & more. Fanbase Press (July 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS-upF8vwaU

Dutta, Anwesha. 2026. Why graphic novels are the reading revolution India needs right now: More than preventing struggling readers from relapsing into doomscrolling, graphic novels have been crucial in stoking sociopolitical conversation. Vogue India (July 24): https://www.vogue.in/content/why-graphic-novels-are-the-reading-revolution-india-needs-right-now

Brooke, David. 2026. Family against the world: Christian Ward talks new sci-fi series ‘Forever Home’: On personal dynamics, climate anxiety, and a house that refuses even time itself. AIPT (July 30): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/ward-forever-home-feature/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Rise, Pinhead, rise: Zac Thompson talks franchise ahead of ‘Hellraiser: Resurrections,’ new series: Thompson (alongside artist Gavin Mitchell) is behind one of five one-shots part of Hellraiser’s huge 40th anniversary. AIPT (July 28): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/28/hellraiser-resurrections-thompson-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. “All you can do is help”: Dave Chisholm talks story, lost bits, and the future as part of ‘Is Ted OK?’ wrap-up: Spoilers ahead for one of 2026’s best sci-fi tales. AIPT (July 30): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/is-ted-ok-wrap-up/

Unknown. 1922. Berryman's pen an institution in Washington: Renowned Washington Star cartoonist begins his thirty-second year as interpreter of great events and "buddy" of government leaders. Fourth Estate (July 1): 15, 25. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=711&view=1up