March 11: Democracy under Siege movie featuring cartoonist Ann Telnaes

 Note there's a $15 fee.

 

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/25/2026

  *Unknown. 2022. Interview with Art Clokey-Creator of Gumby & Pokey [1983]. Zebra Radio (April 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Qtty2vVoG0

Edgar, Chelsea. 2025. Liniers Turns Ordinary Life Into Extraordinary Comics. The Argentine cartoonist and Norwich resident expresses an insistent optimism through precocious children, lesbian witches and existential penguins. Seven Days (October 8): https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/comics-arts-culture/liniers-turns-ordinary-life-into-extraordinary-comics/

Kusek, Sam. 2025. On thriving outside of your comfort zone [Sean Chen]. Creative Independent (October 7): https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/comic-book-artist-and-writer-sean-chen-on-thriving-outside-of-your-comfort-zone/

Norris, Kyle. 2025. Seattle uses creative comic strips to help disseminate public health info. WBUR's Here and Now (October 6): https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2025/10/06/public-health-comics

Goyal, Prateek. 2026. From Pune to Kolkata: Political Cartoonists Say Online Reach Is Being Cut; Cartoonists Across India Say Their Work Is Being Restricted After Shadowy Legal Requests with Little Clarity on Which Law Was Invoked or Why. Newslaundry (February 24): https://www.newslaundry.com/2026/02/24/from-pune-to-kolkata-political-cartoonists-say-online-reach-is-being-cut

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Judd Winick's 'Hilo' Rockets to Animated Feature Adaptation. Animation Magazine (February 24): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/judd-winicks-hilo-rockets-to-animated-feature-adaptation/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Hey A.J.!' Studio Surfing Giant Expands Animation Facilities to Canary Islands. Animation Magazine (February 24): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/hey-a-j-studio-surfing-giant-expands-animation-facilities-to-canary-islands/

Unknown. 2026. Animation Academy Returns to Disney Hollywood Studios, Fans Decry the Loss of Live Artists. Animation Magazine (February 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-academy-returns-to-disney-hollywood-studios-fans-decry-the-loss-of-live-artists/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. MIAM! Distribution Secures Worldwide Right to Animated Comedy 'Olga' [Elise Gravel]. Animation Magazine (February 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/miam-distribution-secures-worldwide-right-to-animated-comedy-olga/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO: Lunar Stops Early Shipping to 23 Retailers for Breaking Street Dates; Marvel's David Gabriel Echoes Concern. ICv2 (February 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61716/comicspro-lunar-stops-early-shipping-23-retailers-breaking-street-dates

Wilkins, Corbit. 2006. Corbit Wilkins of Captain Comics on Comic Street Dates: 'I Agree 100%' [distribution; stores]. ICv2 (June 11): https://icv2.com/articles/comics/view/8817/corbit-wilkins-captain-comics-comic-street-dates

Swafford, Kendall. 2011. Talk the Talk, Walk the Walk—Growing Pains [distribution, Comic Code Authority]. ICv2 (January 23): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/19224/talk-talk-walk-walk-growing-pains

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Distribution News: D+Q to PRH, Lunar Plans for Viz and Yen; Plus: Rebellion Goes with Lunar, Comicsburgh Signs with IPG. ICv2 (February 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61717/distribution-news-d-q-prh-lunar-plans-viz-yen

Handjaja, Richardson. 2026. Manga Week: Japan Manga Market Struggles as Digital Sales Stall. ICv2 (February 25): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61720/manga-week-japan-manga-market-struggles-digital-sales-stall

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: Cute, Bloody, Surreal - A Look at Upcoming Horror Manga; Upcoming Titles from Viz, Yen, Titan, and Kodansha. ICv2 (February 25): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61724/manga-week-cute-bloody-surreal-look-upcoming-horror-manga

Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. I'm Trying to Break into Comics (and I Think I Chose the Hardest Way Possible) [Summit Universe crowdfunding]. The Beat (February 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/breaking-in-comics-summit-comics-adam-barnhardt/

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2025. The "Calvin and Hobbes" Noodle Incident, Explained (As Best As We Can); Fans Have Theories. We Have Context. Here's What We Know About What Went Down During the Noodle Incident. GoComics (September 4): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/calvin-and-hobbes-noodle-incident-explained

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. At ComicsPRO 2026, the Comics Industry Proves Its Resilience. Publishers Weekly (February 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99772-at-comicspro-2026-the-comics-industry-proves-its-resilience.html

Johnston, Rich. 2026. What Comic Book Stores Flipped On eBay After ComicsPRO – $2500 Each. Bleeding Cool (February 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/what-comic-book-stores-flipped-on-ebay-after-comicspro-2500-each/

Richmond, Tom. 2026. NERRRRRRDS!, First Caricature Tales, First Movie Parody! The Ink Stained Wretch (225; February 25): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-225-22526

Kendall, Joshua. 2026. Garry Trudeau Is Still Learning; His Doonesbury Characters Have Gone to Hell and Back, Documenting the Human Cost of War. Yale Alumni Magazine (March/April): https://www.yalealumnimagazine.com/articles/6207-garry-trudeau-is-still-learning

Morrison, Matt. 2023. Tidalwave Productions Taylor Swift Biography Controversies, Explained. Superhero Hype (December 8): https://www.superherohype.com/comics/559270-tidalwave-productions-taylor-swift-biography-controversies-explained

Letcher, Edwin. 2020. Comic Relief: Judy Varga Remembered [aka Judit Stang.]. Devine Fancy (August 30): https://www.devinefancy.com/comic-relief-judy-varga-remembered

Henry, Matt. 2026. Letter: Shame on the EO for Running a Shameful Cartoon ["Mallard Fillmore"]. East Oregonian (February 20): lagrandeobserver.com/2026/02/20/shame-on-the-eo-for-running-a-shameful-cartoon/

Furber, Simon and Daniel Sexton. 2026. The Illustrator Who Became a National Catchphrase [W. Heath Robinson]. BBC Surrey (February 22): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/ce3gqe0elx3o

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Watch: New BTS Video Explores the Making of 'Zootopia 2' with Autodesk Tools. Animation Magazine (February 24): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/watch-new-bts-video-explores-the-making-of-zootopia-2-with-autodesk-tools/

Hibberd, James. 2026. Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With "New People" After Several Box Office Flops; Sony Film Boss Tom Rothman Also Reveals China Banned 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' Because It Showed the Statue of Liberty. Hollywood Reporter (February 24): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/sony-spider-man-universe-reboot-1236513911/

Quinn, Honora. 2026. Kelly Thompson Makes Wonder Woman Her Own (And We Can't Get Enough Of It!). On The Shelf with Honora Quinn (February 15): https://ontheshelfwithhonora.substack.com/p/kelly-thompson-makes-wonder-woman

Grunenwald, Joe. 2026. DC and Marvel to Reprint Busiek & Pérez's JLA/Avengers as Facsimile Editions. The Beat (February 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jla-avengers-facsimile-editions-marvel-dc/

Hutchins, E. B. 2026. Interview: Kel McDonald Reveals Inspiration for The City Between Webcomic. The Beat (February 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-kel-mcdonald-the-city-between/

Kumi, Kaoru. 2026. Traced Identities: Hisashi Eguchi and the Crisis of the Tokyo Pop Image. TCJ (February 25): https://www.tcj.com/traced-identities-hisashi-eguchi-and-the-crisis-of-the-tokyo-pop-image/

Merino, Yvett, Dorian Bustamante, and Chris O'Connell. 2026. The Making of Zootopia 2 with Walt Disney Animation Studios. Autodesk Media & Entertainment (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpPai8xJAeU

Tyler, Carol. 2026. Carol Tyler on The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (444; February 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFAFypCfaUI

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#36: With Special Guest Liza Donnelly. New York Cartoons (February 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQyj6yW05aI

Molcher, Michael. 2026. Exclusive Ben Wheatley Interview — In Orbit Every Wednesday. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (February 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn-DMr5Bmno

Unknown. 2021. Ben Wheatley on 2000 AD and Making Movies - The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast Lockdown Tapes [2016]. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (July 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4jCd7dl6qU

Harrison, Mike and Bob Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast LIVE with Special Guests Ed Catto & the CBCC Hosts [Brad and Lisa Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast]. Pop Culture Squad (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHGk2YD4mKk

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Magnetic Presses Global Comic Empire - CEO Mike Kennedy Tells All! Collectors Confessions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4m0t7EKFJs

D, Jack. 2026. Charles Soule Talks Daredevil and First Forbidden Planet SIGNING! Forbidden Planet TV (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agzCCEziIUU

Garside, Brian and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ujtjE_xoG58

Morgan, Blake and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana: Prana Crowdfunding. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0E2vbVlnUw

Keatinge, Joseph, Gabe Yocum, and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana: COMICS! The Magazine. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_1oPzKGSVU

Davidsen, Keith and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana: Prana Publishers. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hsdyq825yKk

Bohren, Django, Brian Garside, and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana: The Prana Bestseller List. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggZib4jJgMw

Marsden, Megan and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana: The Prana Bullet. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkjb_UYpsxo

Gerk, Stephanie and Atom! Freeman. 2026. This Is Prana: Comic Industry Insiders. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HLDdmIfxyI

Pop Culture SquadCast LIVE with Special Guests Ed Catto & the CBCC Hosts

Pop Culture SquadCast LIVE with Special Guests Ed Catto & the CBCC Hosts [Brad and Lisa Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast]

Mike Harrison and Bob Gold

Pop Culture Squad

  Feb 24, 2026   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHGk2YD4mKk

Join Mike and Bob as they chat about current Pop Culture events. In this episode we will have Ed Catto return and talk about the upcoming Ithacon plus more. Also, fellow podcasters Brad and Lisa Gullickson from the Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast will join the show to talk about there special project called The Stacks. Be there. #readmorecomics

Magic Bullet newspaper looking for advertisers or donations to fund upcoming issue

DC Conspiracy is putting together our next issue of Magic Bullet, issue 24!  It will be printed and handed out at Awesome Con (March 13-15) as well as distribution throughout the DMV.  

I'm reaching out to see if you're interested in advertising or at least donate a few bucks to help with printing.

The newspaper can't be printed without advertising and donations. And we're grateful for each and every ad and/or any donation!

The deadline for advertising art is March 6, 2026 and prices for ads are as follows:

Full Page, B&W: $200; 9.5" x 15"
Half Page, B&W: $100; 9.5" x 7.25"
1/4 Page, B&W: $70; 4.5" x 7.25"
1/8 Page, B&W: $45; 4.5" x 3.375"

Information about ads, including sizes / specs / prices, can also be found at http://magicbulletcomics.blogspot.com/p/specs.html.

Ad payment & donations: check or Venmo [[  @Mark-Lindblom (Magic Bullet logo is profile picture) ]]

Feel free to email or call me with any questions.

Thank you!!

Mark Lindblom
Magic Bullet Editor
email:  MagicBulletComics@gmail.com

Feb 28: Sophia Glock booksigning at Big Planet Comics DC

Sophia Glock Signing

 Big Planet Comics on Feb 2, 2026

https://www.bigplanetcomics.com/sophia-glock-signing

Local area artist Sophia Glock (Passport, Lettuce Girl, SemiSolid, Over Ripe) will be appearing at our Washington DC store on Saturday, February 28 from 2 to 4pm to sign her brand new graphic novel, Before We Wake.
Sophia was kind enough to do a limited edition, signed and numbered bookplate for us too!

"Haunted by a recurring dream, Alicia borrows a book about lucid dreaming, and soon learns to take control of her sleeping life. She welcomes the arrival of her best friend's boyfriend in her dreamworld, and soon sparks start to fly. But then he admits, when they are both awake, that he remembers everything that happened while they were asleep. Suddenly, Alicia's dream life has become as complicated as her waking one.

In this electrifying graphic novel, Glock whisks readers on a head‑spinning romantic dream odyssey, exploring the ways in which we hold ourselves back—and what it will take to let our wildest dreams come true."

Copies of Before We Wake will be available at the signing for purchase in hardcover ($25.99) and softcover ($18.99) including one of the bookplates (while supplies last).

Sophia Glock signing
2-4pm Saturday February 28

Big Planet Comics of Washington DC
1524 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-342-1961

TONIGHT! Max Huffman at People's Book in Takoma Park

 

JOIN US TONIGHT, all you DMV region comics makers, readers, and curious appreciators!!

IN CONVERSATION with Max Huffman at People's Book Takoma!

Join us on February 25 at 6pm for a live in-person discussion with artist Max Huffman about his newest book, "Dogtangle!" released by Fantagraphics! 

Max was the first awardee of the compound's annual Swekt & Drang Cartoonist Residency in 2023  so it's a real homecoming event - We're *so* looking forward to seeing what Max has been up to, and getting our copy of his work signed ! This event is FREE and open to the public.

Artist Bio:

Max Huffman lives in Chicago, IL, and holds a cartooning degree from the School of Visual Arts.

Moderator Bio:

Adam Griffiths is the director of DwightMess, a community gallery space and 'compound' of resources located in Silver Spring, MD,, primarily dedicated to comics and Illustration. IG:@dwightmess

Event Info:

People's Book Takoma 

7014 Westmoreland Ave Suite A, Takoma Park, MD 20912

https://www.peoplesbooktakoma.com

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/24/2026

Alley, Ben. 2025. Graphic Narratives: Echoes of Cultural Metamorphosis. Art (October ?): https://vocal.media/art/graphic-narratives-echoes-of-cultural-metamorphosis
Unknown. 2025. Comics and novels dominate top 5 book genres among Thai bookworms. The Nation (October 5): https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40056380

Kaufman, Anna, 2025. As Peanuts turns 75, Charles Schulz's comic is more poignant than ever, [Spokane] Spokesman-Review (October 4): https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/oct/04/as-peanuts-turns-75-charles-schulzs-comic-is-more-/

Kindy, David. 2025. How Snoopy Reflected Changing Attitudes on the Vietnam War. For Americans at home and in combat, the cartoon beagle's Flying Ace persona became a symbol of both hope and, ultimately, exasperation. History Channel (October 3, updated October 20): https://www.history.com/articles/snoopy-flying-ace-vietnam-charles-schulz

Antunes, Karlo (ed.). 2021. Socially Distant: SAW Pandemic Comics Anthology [COVID]. Gainesville, FL: Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW)

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: 2025 Was Kodansha's Best Year in Comic Shops; ComicsPRO Highlights: 'Blue Lock Color Selections' Goes Monthly. ICv2 (February 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61712/manga-week-2025-was-kodanshas-best-year-comic-shops

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: Full Year 2025 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 Manga Graphic Novels; Shonen, Seinen, and Anime-Linked Properties Fill the Chart. ICv2 (February 23): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61706/manga-week-full-year-2025-circana-bookscan-top-20-manga-graphic-novels

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: The Newest East Asian Comics Genre Is Baihe, Chinese Girls Love; Seven Seas Creates New Label, TOKYOPOP Licenses Manhua, New Publisher Goes Online. ICv2 (February 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61702/manga-week-the-newest-east-asian-comics-genre-is-baihe-chinese-girls-love

Canaves, Jamie. 2026. An Exciting New Generation of Kid Detectives!: Graphic Novel Edition; Point the Encyclopedia Brown Kids in Your Life Towards These New Middle Grade Mystery Graphic Novels Out in 2026! Book Riot (February 23): https://bookriot.com/middle-grade-mystery-graphic-novels-2026/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Image Criticized for Latour Anthology Announcement. The Beat (February 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/latour-super-ego-image-criticized/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. SAW's Young in Iran Kickstarter Suspended, Book Relisted on Website. The Beat (February 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/young-in-iran-kickstarter/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/24/26: Post-ComicsPRO '26 Round-up. The Beat (February 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-022426/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Kieran Castaño and Ripley's BIoN Part Ways – New Artist Starts. Daily Cartoonist (February 23): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/23/kieran-castano-and-ripleys-bion-part-ways-new-artist-starts/

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. 'The Foundations' One Shot Launches 'Three Worlds/Three Moons Universe' at Dark Horse; Dark Horse Will Publish Comics Based on Digital Series Created by Jonathan Hickman, Mike Del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer. ICv2 (February 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61704/the-foundations-one-shot-launches-three-worlds-three-moons-universe-dark-horse

Freeman, John. 2026. Hayao Miyazaki's Dreams Concert Tour Includes London, Edinburgh, Manchester Dates. downthetubes (February 23): https://downthetubes.net/hayao-miyazakis-dreams-concert-tour-includes-london-edinburgh-manchester-dates/

Garrity, Shaenon. 2026. Reviews: Conversations with Lynn Johnston. TCJ (February 24): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/conversations-with-lynn-johnston/

Geolas, Paris. 2026. WEBTOON's unOrdinary Returns With First Video Episode Debut (Exclusive). CBR (February 23): https://www.cbr.com/webtoon-unordinary-video-episode-debut/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Atom! Freeman of Prana Direct Market Solution Sent ComicsPRO to Sleep. Bleeding Cool (February 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/atom-freeman-of-prana-direct-market-solution-sent-comicspro-to-sleep/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Lunar Distribution to Add Viz Media and Yen Press in 2026. Bleeding Cool (February 23): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lunar-distribution-to-add-viz-media-and-yen-press-in-2026/

Kallaugher, Kevin KAL. 2026. Reunited After 30 Years! [lost cartoons returned]. Kal Draws the Line (February 23): https://kaltoons.substack.com/p/reunited-after-30-years

Lloyd, Robert / Los Angeles Times. 2026. Animated 'Strip Law' Goes for the Lewd Laughs. Washington Post (February 23): B1-2.

McLaughlin, Jeff (ed.). 2025. Conversations with Lynn Johnston. University Press of Mississippi.

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensed Books Expand Their Universes; PW Surveys the Latest Tie-ins to KPop Demon Hunters, Pout-Pout Fish, Toy Story, and More [in print as Cue the Tie-Ins]. Publishers Weekly (February 5): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/99642-licensed-books-expand-their-universes.html

Rhode, Mike (ed.). 2026. InterGalactic Journal of Comic Art (IGJOCA) Prospectus: John A. Lent 90th Birthyear Fanzine. Arlington, VA: ComicsDC. online at https://archive.org/details/igjoca-lent-90th-fanzine-final/IGJOCA%20Lent%2090th%20fanzine%20FINAL/

Simons, Dean. 2026. NAACP Image Awards 2026 Crowns Duffy & Jennings' Octavia Butler Adaptation Parable of the Talents Best Graphic Novel. The Beat (February 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/naacp-image-awards-2026-crowns-duffy-jennings-octavia-butler-adaptation-parable-of-the-talents-best-graphic-novel/

uru-chan's unOrdinary becomes a motion comic

WEBTOON's unOrdinary Returns With First Video Episode Debut (Exclusive)

By  Paris Geolas

CBR Feb 23, 2026

https://www.cbr.com/webtoon-unordinary-video-episode-debut/

Image via WEBTOON

WaPo TV reviews go to syndicated sources as well

Animated 'Strip Law' goes for the lewd laughs.

Robert Lloyd / Los Angeles Times

Washington Post (February 23 2026): B1-2

The State of the Union Address by Daniel Boris

 

Feb 25: Terri Libenson in Baltimore

Bursting with Jewish Joy: An Evening with Children's Author & Cartoonist Terri Libenson

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February 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

https://associated.org/event/bursting-with-jewish-joy-an-evening-with-childrens-author-cartoonist-terri-libenson/

The Jewish Library of Baltimore

5700 Park Heights Avenue
Baltimore, 21215 United States

410-735-5018
View Venue Website

Free

Join us for a fun-filled and informative evening as dynamic bestselling children's author Terri Libenson discusses her cartooning background and her process of creating books that incorporate Jewish characters and themes in mainstream literature.

This program is designed for middle school–age children, and participants must be at least 10 years old. Parents are welcome to attend but are not required if all participating children in their family are 12 or older.

Pizza will be served to children. There is no charge to attend; donations are appreciated.

This event is proudly in partnership with PJ Our Way, implemented in Baltimore by the Macks Jewish Connection Network.

Register Now

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/23/2026

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: Top 20 Manga in Comic Stores – Full Year 2025; Units and Dollar Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data. ICv2 (February 23): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61691/manga-week-top-20-manga-comic-stores-full-year-2025

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. Unlocked: DMA#35: Drawing on the Edge of the Authoritarian Abyss with Ann Telnaes & Patrick Chappatte. New York Cartoons (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jTRoKSeJ0e4

Chaykin, Howard. 2026. Rip Kirby... ..By Alex Raymond. Howard Chaykin...as Ever, I Remain... (February 23): https://howardchaykin.substack.com/p/rip-kirby

Condon, Chris and Jacob Phillips. 2026. The Peril of the Brutal Dark - Interview with Chris Condon and Jacob Phillips - DC Vertigo. DC Comics (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQB5KYEjQ1Q

Coover, Colleen. 2026. Howard the Duck as Sorcerer Supreme - Drawing Time Lapse by Colleen Coover. Helioscope PDX (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGF78WQuTNg

Dave. 2026. Jim Starlin Reveals His Journey Through Comics From Thanos To Dreadstar. Direct Edition (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSgZunoPGu0

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. VITO x DINO: Episode 58 - x Joe Illidge. VITO X DINO (58; February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9U6Cf-EzKA

Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Color of Rage is a Less-known Work from Kazuo Koike. The Beat (February 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-color-of-rage-is-a-less-known-work-from-kazuo-koike/

Freeman, John. 2026. Happy 20th Birthday to London's Cartoon Museum! Down the Tubes (February 22): https://downthetubes.net/happy-20th-birthday-to-londons-cartoon-museum/

Fusco, Coco, Noah Fischer, and Pablo Helguera. 2026. The US Department of Hate; The Siren is Back for a Fourth Edition. Read, Ponder, and Rise Up Before It's Too Late. Hyperallergic (February 20): https://hyperallergic.com/the-us-department-of-hate/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Manga Week: Comic Stores Pace Manga Growth in 2025; As Manga Market Grows Across Channels. ICv2 (February 23): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61689/manga-week-comic-stores-pace-manga-growth-2025

Harper, David. 2026. Chris Condon Talks Brutal Dark, the Return of Vertigo, His Marvel Exclusive, and More on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjTOYy-ruJw

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: How Sunny Side Makers Market Organizers Uplift Indie Artists [comic anthology Home]. The Beat (February 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-sunny-side-makers-market-organizers/

Keefe, Jim. 2026. ICE Out Comics - The Neighborhood. Patreon (February 23): https://www.patreon.com/posts/ice-out-comics-151395674

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Drawn & Quarterly Goes to PRH for Distribution. The Beat (February 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/drawn-quarterly-goes-to-prh-for-distribution/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Annie Awards: 'KPop Demon Hunters' Wins 10 Out of 10 Categories, 'Common Side Effects' Leads TV Titles. Animation Magazine (February 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/annie-awards-kpop-demon-hunters-wins-10-out-of-10-categories-common-side-effects-leads-tv-titles/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Zootopia 2', a.k.a. 'Zootropolis 2,' Wins Animated Film BAFTA. Animation Magazine (February 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/zootopia-2-wins-animated-film-bafta/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Mad Cave Announces Hybrid Horror-romcom Babylon Cove. The Beat (February 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-mad-cave-announces-hybrid-horror-romcom-babylon-cove/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Manga Mavericks Announces North American & European Distribution Deals. The Beat (February 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/manga-mavericks-announces-north-american-european-distribution-deals/

Siuntres, John. 2026. Grindhouse Films and Comics With Michael Stradford. Word Balloon (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eU2UM9p6TIE

Smith, Barney. 2026. Alexis E. Fajardo Ignites Imagination with Kid Beowulf's Epic Journeys! Storycomic Presents (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m765xb08kNU

Unknown. 2026. TMS Absorbs Longtime Ghibli Contributor Telecom Animation Film. Animation Magazine (February 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/tms-absorbs-longtime-ghibli-contributor-telecom-animation-film/

Vlessing, Etan. 2026. Netflix Nabs Mexican Stop-Motion Animated Feature 'I Am Frankelda'; 'Pinocchio' Director Guillermo Del Toro Advised the Ambriz Brothers on the Film to Release Globally Later This Year. Hollywood Reporter (February 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/netflix-acquires-frankelda-stop-motion-animation-1236510690/

Whitbrook, James. 2026. 'Goodbye, All of Evangelion' Actually Means 'Hello, to More Evangelion'; The Legendary Mecha Series Will Carve Itself Another Ending Once More, with a New Animated Series Helmed by 'Nier' Writer Yoko Taro. io9 (February 23): https://gizmodo.com/evangelion-new-anime-yoko-taro-endings-2000725310

Woulfe, Ana. 2026. Diane DiMassa: Still Homicidal After All These Years. TCJ (February 23): https://www.tcj.com/diane-dimassa-still-homicidal-after-all-these-years/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. 'American Dad!' Co-Creator and Showrunner Matt Weitzman Talks Candidly About the Popular Toon's Return to FOX. Animation Magazine (February 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/american-dad-co-creator-and-showrunner-matt-weitzman-talks-candidly-about-the-popular-toons-return-to-fox/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Pregnant Pause: 'Ovary-Acting' Director Ida Melum on the Making of Her Annie-Nominated Short [UK]. Animation Magazine (357; March. Online February 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/pregnant-pause-ovary-acting-director-ida-melum-on-the-making-of-her-annie-nominated-short/