Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/18/2026
Rhode, Mike. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 1. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 18): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-1.html
Degg, D. D. 2026. John Lent – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/18/john-lent-rip/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. New York Working Cartoon Library Seeking Endowment Funds. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-york-working-cartoon-library/
Unknown. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - April 2026; New – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 18): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62400/top-20-graphic-novels-april-2026
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Daredevil Editor Devin Lewis on His Last Day at Marvel After 16 Years. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/daredevil-editor-devin-lewis-on-his-last-day-at-marvel-after-16-years/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. William Katt Launches Greatest American Hero Comic Book Kickstarter. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/william-katt-launches-greatest-american-hero-comic-book-kickstarter/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. President Dan Buckley Stepping Down at Marvel. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/president-dan-buckley-stepping-down-at-marvel/
Kit, Borys. 2026. Marvel Comics Shake-Up: TV Chief Brad Winderbaum Takes on Publishing as Veteran Dan Buckley Exits; At the same time, David Abdo will segue from Disney's music group to serve as general manager, comics and franchise. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-comics-shakeup-brad-winderbaum-dan-buckley-1236598922/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Marco Davanzo Receives BINC’s Unsung Hero Award. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/marco-davanzo-receives-bincs-unsung-hero-award/
Barnes, Mike. 2026. Tom Kane, ‘Clone Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64; He also played Magneto and Ultron and worked on ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Kim Possible,’ ‘The Wild Thornberrys’ and much more. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tom-kane-dead-yoda-clone-wars-star-wars-powerpuff-girls-1236598828/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Stuttgart Top Prize Winner Kiana Naghshineh Talks About the Making of ‘With Tapes and Toasts in the Car’ [Germany]. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/stuttgart-top-prize-winner-kiana-nagshineh-talks-about-the-making-of-with-tapes-and-toasts-in-the-car/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. A Gay Epidemic of Laughter: The ‘Jim Queen’ Creative Team Reveal the Cannes Selection’s Secrets. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/an-epidemic-of-laughter-the-jim-queen-creative-team-reveal-the-cannes-selections-secrets/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Nic Cabana on Claynosaurz’ Recent Blind Box Success and Other Exciting Plans for the Property. Animation Magazine (May 17): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/nic-cabana-on-his-claynosaurz-recent-blind-box-success-and-future-plans-for-the-property/
Judy, Cail. 2026. Chris Harnan Makes a Splash With His Latest From Breakdown Press. TCJ (May 18): https://www.tcj.com/chris-harnan-makes-a-splash-with-his-latest-from-breakdown-press/
katielou 106. 2019. Andy Capp Statue. This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown. Atlas Obscura (August 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/andy-capp-statue
Cherrygarden, Fred. 2025. Djoseph et Françwès. A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails. Atlas Obscura (March 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/djoseph-et-francwes
Cool Crab. 2022. Titeuf Statue; A statue of the Swiss cartoon character stands outside the school that inspired his creator. Atlas Obscura (September 22): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/titeuf-statue
Degg, D. D. 2026. John Lent – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/18/john-lent-rip/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. New York Working Cartoon Library Seeking Endowment Funds. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-york-working-cartoon-library/
Unknown. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - April 2026; New – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 18): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62400/top-20-graphic-novels-april-2026
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Daredevil Editor Devin Lewis on His Last Day at Marvel After 16 Years. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/daredevil-editor-devin-lewis-on-his-last-day-at-marvel-after-16-years/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. William Katt Launches Greatest American Hero Comic Book Kickstarter. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/william-katt-launches-greatest-american-hero-comic-book-kickstarter/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. President Dan Buckley Stepping Down at Marvel. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/president-dan-buckley-stepping-down-at-marvel/
Kit, Borys. 2026. Marvel Comics Shake-Up: TV Chief Brad Winderbaum Takes on Publishing as Veteran Dan Buckley Exits; At the same time, David Abdo will segue from Disney's music group to serve as general manager, comics and franchise. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-comics-shakeup-brad-winderbaum-dan-buckley-1236598922/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Marco Davanzo Receives BINC’s Unsung Hero Award. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/marco-davanzo-receives-bincs-unsung-hero-award/
Barnes, Mike. 2026. Tom Kane, ‘Clone Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64; He also played Magneto and Ultron and worked on ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Kim Possible,’ ‘The Wild Thornberrys’ and much more. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tom-kane-dead-yoda-clone-wars-star-wars-powerpuff-girls-1236598828/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Stuttgart Top Prize Winner Kiana Naghshineh Talks About the Making of ‘With Tapes and Toasts in the Car’ [Germany]. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/stuttgart-top-prize-winner-kiana-nagshineh-talks-about-the-making-of-with-tapes-and-toasts-in-the-car/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. A Gay Epidemic of Laughter: The ‘Jim Queen’ Creative Team Reveal the Cannes Selection’s Secrets. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/an-epidemic-of-laughter-the-jim-queen-creative-team-reveal-the-cannes-selections-secrets/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Nic Cabana on Claynosaurz’ Recent Blind Box Success and Other Exciting Plans for the Property. Animation Magazine (May 17): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/nic-cabana-on-his-claynosaurz-recent-blind-box-success-and-future-plans-for-the-property/
Judy, Cail. 2026. Chris Harnan Makes a Splash With His Latest From Breakdown Press. TCJ (May 18): https://www.tcj.com/chris-harnan-makes-a-splash-with-his-latest-from-breakdown-press/
katielou 106. 2019. Andy Capp Statue. This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown. Atlas Obscura (August 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/andy-capp-statue
Cherrygarden, Fred. 2025. Djoseph et Françwès. A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails. Atlas Obscura (March 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/djoseph-et-francwes
Cool Crab. 2022. Titeuf Statue; A statue of the Swiss cartoon character stands outside the school that inspired his creator. Atlas Obscura (September 22): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/titeuf-statue
Monday, May 18, 2026
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Every American Understands"
"Every American Understands"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4258
11 x 15 inch high-res color .jpg image, 1.5mb
"...Even in his brief remarks to reporters Tuesday, Trump made clear
that his sole concern in terms of the economy is the financial markets.
'The most important thing by far — including whether our stock market,
which, by the way, is at an all-time high — but including whether our
stock market goes up or down a little bit, the most important thing by
far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,' he said, adding, 'Every
American understands'..."
Oh, they understand, alright, ya' goddamn loser.
They understand that it's Luigi Time.
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"Trump makes jaw-dropping admission about America’s financial crisis",
Sarah-Jane Collins at MSN, 05.12.2026
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-makes-jaw-dropping-admission-about-america-s-financial-crisis/ar-AA232w7m
"Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war", Patrick Martin at
the WSWS, 05.13.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/14/alpg-m14.html
"What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of
the guillotine?" David North at the WSWS, 05.06.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/07/ruuu-m07.html
"God Bless Us, Every One", political cartoon by Mike Flugennock,
12.08.2024 https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4057
.
_____________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4258
11 x 15 inch high-res color .jpg image, 1.5mb
"...Even in his brief remarks to reporters Tuesday, Trump made clear
that his sole concern in terms of the economy is the financial markets.
'The most important thing by far — including whether our stock market,
which, by the way, is at an all-time high — but including whether our
stock market goes up or down a little bit, the most important thing by
far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,' he said, adding, 'Every
American understands'..."
Oh, they understand, alright, ya' goddamn loser.
They understand that it's Luigi Time.
-------------------
"Trump makes jaw-dropping admission about America’s financial crisis",
Sarah-Jane Collins at MSN, 05.12.2026
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-makes-jaw-dropping-admission-about-america-s-financial-crisis/ar-AA232w7m
"Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war", Patrick Martin at
the WSWS, 05.13.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/14/alpg-m14.html
"What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of
the guillotine?" David North at the WSWS, 05.06.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/07/ruuu-m07.html
"God Bless Us, Every One", political cartoon by Mike Flugennock,
12.08.2024 https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4057
.
_____________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/16-17/2026
Levitz, Paul. 2020. ["I Just Received Word That Martin Pasko Passed Away."]. Facebook (May 11): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ep1EbCRoN/
Reyes, Carlos. 2019. Viñetas del Fin del Mundo - "Geisa Fernándes y John Lent". Viñetas del Fin del Mundo (July 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OleLsztIg
Rizzo, Frank C. 2006. Offbeat Comic Wants to Tease Readers' Brains [Lio]. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 15): D1, 9. scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/it-was-20-years-ago-today-lios-creepy-friends-had-come-to-stay/
Unknown. 2026. Celebrating 20 Years of Lio! [Mark Tatulli interview]. Andrews McMeel (May 15): https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/celebrating-20-years-of-lio/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Comic Barcelona Winners Announced. Daily Cartoonist (May 15): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/comic-barcelona-winners-announced/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Timmy Heague on the Copy of Action Comics #1 That Made Him a Man. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/timmy-heague-on-the-copy-of-action-comics-1-that-made-him-a-man/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Great Comic Book Piracy Debate of 2026, Spanish Police Involved. Bleeding Cool (May 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-great-comic-book-piracy-debate-of-2026-spanish-police-involved/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Starts Suspending Crowdfunders Over Content, Blames Stripe. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-starts-suspending-crowdfunders-over-content-blames-stripe/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Skottie Young Puts 'I Hate Fairyland' on Pause After #50. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/skottie-young-puts-i-hate-fairyland-on-pause-after-50/
Fairclough, Ian. 2026. The Chronicle Herald Editorial Cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to Receive National Award for Service to Canadian Journalism. SaltWire (May 15): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/the-chronicle-herald-editorial-cartoonist-bruce-mackinnon-michener-baxter-award-journalism
Clark, Jill. 2026. The Michener Awards Foundation Honours Bruce MacKinnon and Vaughn Palmer With the 2026 Michener-Baxter Award Français. Michener Awards Foundation (May 14): https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-michener-awards-foundation-honours-bruce-mackinnon-and-vaughn-palmer-with-the-2026-michener-baxter-award-822969321.html
Simon, Mark. 2026. Bill Holbrook Cartoonist Interview. MarkSimontoons (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxs3np1Qpq8
Iesse, Lisa. 2026. Alison McCreesh’s “Bite-Sized” Comic Treasury Celebrates Long and Sweet of “Short Years”. MyNorthNow (May 7): https://www.mynorthnow.com/87917/news/nwt-news/alison-mccreeshs-bite-sized-comic-treasury-celebrates-long-and-sweet-of-short-years/
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Mark Bertolini & Steve Mardo. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3UaMCSm-2A
Stang, Audra. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop With Audra Stang. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LHwefMyfZM
Parker, AF. 2026. Heather Antos on Her Marvel and Star Wars Legacy at Comic Con Cape Town. Agents of Fandom (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1Gw4awCvM
Rhode, Mike. 2026. Pioneering Comics Scholar John Lent RIP. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 16): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/pioneering-comics-scholar-john-lent-rip.html
Banerjee, Arunava. 2026. How Anand RK Created the Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Investigation of India’s Digital Arrest Scams; He won the ‘Illustrated Reporting and Commentary’ prize, along with investigative reporters Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna Sharma, for ‘trAPPed’. Scroll.in (May 15): https://scroll.in/article/1092801/how-anand-rk-created-the-pulitzer-winning-graphic-investigation-of-indias-digital-arrest-scams
Thompson, Stephen, Aisha Harris, and Cyrena Touros. 2026. 'Shrek' – a Weird, Flatulent and Beloved Franchise – Turns 25. Pop Culture Happy Hour (May 14): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/f7e1c11e-24b9-4be6-baa6-9018534d4d18/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5818294
Valone, Conrad. 2025. Garfield Trail; Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis. Atlas Obscura (February 6): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garfield-trail
Garner, Vanessa. 2014. Comic Strip Route; This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip". Atlas Obscura (July 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/comic-strip-route
Schiffino, Andres. 2018. The Cartoon Wall at Overlook; In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists. Atlas Obscura (May 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cartoon-wall-at-overlook-new-york-new-york
Xavir, Xavi. 2025. 13, Rue del Percebe Mural; Mural dedicated to one of Spain's favorite cartoonists, Francisco Ibáñez. Atlas Obscura (November 11): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/13-rue-del-percebe-mural
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Sally Forth Summer Vacations. Patreon (May 17): https://www.patreon.com/posts/sally-forth-156677197
Leong, Tim. 2026. “Art Has to Be Learned Art”: Neal Adams on What It Takes to Be a Comic Artist [2005 interview]. SKTCHD (April 28): https://sktchd.com/interview/neal-adams-on-art-artists/
Whitman, Jack. 2026. Industry City Hosts Huge Comic Art Event Again [Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase]. Village Star-Review (May 13): https://www.star-revue.com/industry-city-hosts-huge-comic-art-event-again/
Raftery, Brian. 2026. Nobody Once Told Him the World Was Gonna Meme Shrek; The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit. New York Times (May 17): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/books/william-steig-shrek-anniversary.html
Harper, David. 2026. Marvel Seems to Be Broken. Let’s Fix Them!; God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again. SKTCHD (May 13): https://sktchd.com/longform/marvel-feature-2026/
Ehrlich, Madeline Kahn. 2026. Beyond the Cat’s Hat: A look into the controversial cartoons of a Dartmouth alumnus [Dr. Seuss]. The Dartmouth (May 15): https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/05/beyond-the-cats-hat-a-look-into-the-controversial-cartoons-of-a-dartmouth-alumnus
Thairone. 2025. Garo no Jidai o Yomu 1997 by Yoshihiro Hara. YouTube (December 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2shwshdCvs
Harper, David. 2026. A Lifetime Process With Rafael Albuquerque. Off Panel (549; April 27): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-549-a-lifetime-process-with-rafael-albuquerque/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Rafael_Albuquerque.mp3
Harper, David. 2026. Dangerous and Irresponsible With Matthew Rosenberg. Off Panel (550; May 4): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-550-dangerous-and-irresponsible-with-matthew-rosenberg/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Matthew_Rosenberg_2026.mp3
Davis, Vanessa. 2026. Vanessa Davis - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nM37_H4b_g
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Da Vinci Edition With Richard Ashley Hamilton. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtgWtVYfALw
Moore, Terry. 2026. Drawing Katchoo in Montenegro. Terry Moore Art (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcTPy8gOTA
Nyce, Caroline Mimbs. 2026. How to Win Our Cartoon Caption Contest. New Yorker (May 15): https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/how-to-win-our-cartoon-caption-contest
Degg, D. D. 2026. Harrison Jiedueh – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 16): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/16/harrison-jiedueh-rip/
Lloyd, John F. 2026. Liberian Genius Artist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh Deceased; Perspective of the life of the Famous Liberian Artist and Creator of the Legendary “Dr. Owl”. Liberian Observer (May 4): https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/liberian-genius-artist-harrison-black-baby-jiedueh-deceased/article_79d9b1e2-1ce0-4701-b273-f6a506526c51.html
Reyes, Carlos. 2019. Viñetas del Fin del Mundo - "Geisa Fernándes y John Lent". Viñetas del Fin del Mundo (July 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OleLsztIg
Rizzo, Frank C. 2006. Offbeat Comic Wants to Tease Readers' Brains [Lio]. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 15): D1, 9. scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/it-was-20-years-ago-today-lios-creepy-friends-had-come-to-stay/
Unknown. 2026. Celebrating 20 Years of Lio! [Mark Tatulli interview]. Andrews McMeel (May 15): https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/celebrating-20-years-of-lio/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Comic Barcelona Winners Announced. Daily Cartoonist (May 15): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/comic-barcelona-winners-announced/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Timmy Heague on the Copy of Action Comics #1 That Made Him a Man. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/timmy-heague-on-the-copy-of-action-comics-1-that-made-him-a-man/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Great Comic Book Piracy Debate of 2026, Spanish Police Involved. Bleeding Cool (May 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-great-comic-book-piracy-debate-of-2026-spanish-police-involved/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Starts Suspending Crowdfunders Over Content, Blames Stripe. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-starts-suspending-crowdfunders-over-content-blames-stripe/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Skottie Young Puts 'I Hate Fairyland' on Pause After #50. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/skottie-young-puts-i-hate-fairyland-on-pause-after-50/
Fairclough, Ian. 2026. The Chronicle Herald Editorial Cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to Receive National Award for Service to Canadian Journalism. SaltWire (May 15): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/the-chronicle-herald-editorial-cartoonist-bruce-mackinnon-michener-baxter-award-journalism
Clark, Jill. 2026. The Michener Awards Foundation Honours Bruce MacKinnon and Vaughn Palmer With the 2026 Michener-Baxter Award Français. Michener Awards Foundation (May 14): https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-michener-awards-foundation-honours-bruce-mackinnon-and-vaughn-palmer-with-the-2026-michener-baxter-award-822969321.html
Simon, Mark. 2026. Bill Holbrook Cartoonist Interview. MarkSimontoons (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxs3np1Qpq8
Iesse, Lisa. 2026. Alison McCreesh’s “Bite-Sized” Comic Treasury Celebrates Long and Sweet of “Short Years”. MyNorthNow (May 7): https://www.mynorthnow.com/87917/news/nwt-news/alison-mccreeshs-bite-sized-comic-treasury-celebrates-long-and-sweet-of-short-years/
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Mark Bertolini & Steve Mardo. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3UaMCSm-2A
Stang, Audra. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop With Audra Stang. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LHwefMyfZM
Parker, AF. 2026. Heather Antos on Her Marvel and Star Wars Legacy at Comic Con Cape Town. Agents of Fandom (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1Gw4awCvM
Rhode, Mike. 2026. Pioneering Comics Scholar John Lent RIP. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 16): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/pioneering-comics-scholar-john-lent-rip.html
Banerjee, Arunava. 2026. How Anand RK Created the Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Investigation of India’s Digital Arrest Scams; He won the ‘Illustrated Reporting and Commentary’ prize, along with investigative reporters Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna Sharma, for ‘trAPPed’. Scroll.in (May 15): https://scroll.in/article/1092801/how-anand-rk-created-the-pulitzer-winning-graphic-investigation-of-indias-digital-arrest-scams
Thompson, Stephen, Aisha Harris, and Cyrena Touros. 2026. 'Shrek' – a Weird, Flatulent and Beloved Franchise – Turns 25. Pop Culture Happy Hour (May 14): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/f7e1c11e-24b9-4be6-baa6-9018534d4d18/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5818294
Valone, Conrad. 2025. Garfield Trail; Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis. Atlas Obscura (February 6): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garfield-trail
Garner, Vanessa. 2014. Comic Strip Route; This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip". Atlas Obscura (July 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/comic-strip-route
Schiffino, Andres. 2018. The Cartoon Wall at Overlook; In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists. Atlas Obscura (May 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cartoon-wall-at-overlook-new-york-new-york
Xavir, Xavi. 2025. 13, Rue del Percebe Mural; Mural dedicated to one of Spain's favorite cartoonists, Francisco Ibáñez. Atlas Obscura (November 11): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/13-rue-del-percebe-mural
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Sally Forth Summer Vacations. Patreon (May 17): https://www.patreon.com/posts/sally-forth-156677197
Leong, Tim. 2026. “Art Has to Be Learned Art”: Neal Adams on What It Takes to Be a Comic Artist [2005 interview]. SKTCHD (April 28): https://sktchd.com/interview/neal-adams-on-art-artists/
Whitman, Jack. 2026. Industry City Hosts Huge Comic Art Event Again [Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase]. Village Star-Review (May 13): https://www.star-revue.com/industry-city-hosts-huge-comic-art-event-again/
Raftery, Brian. 2026. Nobody Once Told Him the World Was Gonna Meme Shrek; The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit. New York Times (May 17): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/books/william-steig-shrek-anniversary.html
Harper, David. 2026. Marvel Seems to Be Broken. Let’s Fix Them!; God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again. SKTCHD (May 13): https://sktchd.com/longform/marvel-feature-2026/
Ehrlich, Madeline Kahn. 2026. Beyond the Cat’s Hat: A look into the controversial cartoons of a Dartmouth alumnus [Dr. Seuss]. The Dartmouth (May 15): https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/05/beyond-the-cats-hat-a-look-into-the-controversial-cartoons-of-a-dartmouth-alumnus
Thairone. 2025. Garo no Jidai o Yomu 1997 by Yoshihiro Hara. YouTube (December 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2shwshdCvs
Harper, David. 2026. A Lifetime Process With Rafael Albuquerque. Off Panel (549; April 27): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-549-a-lifetime-process-with-rafael-albuquerque/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Rafael_Albuquerque.mp3
Harper, David. 2026. Dangerous and Irresponsible With Matthew Rosenberg. Off Panel (550; May 4): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-550-dangerous-and-irresponsible-with-matthew-rosenberg/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Matthew_Rosenberg_2026.mp3
Davis, Vanessa. 2026. Vanessa Davis - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nM37_H4b_g
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Da Vinci Edition With Richard Ashley Hamilton. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtgWtVYfALw
Moore, Terry. 2026. Drawing Katchoo in Montenegro. Terry Moore Art (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcTPy8gOTA
Nyce, Caroline Mimbs. 2026. How to Win Our Cartoon Caption Contest. New Yorker (May 15): https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/how-to-win-our-cartoon-caption-contest
Degg, D. D. 2026. Harrison Jiedueh – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 16): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/16/harrison-jiedueh-rip/
Lloyd, John F. 2026. Liberian Genius Artist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh Deceased; Perspective of the life of the Famous Liberian Artist and Creator of the Legendary “Dr. Owl”. Liberian Observer (May 4): https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/liberian-genius-artist-harrison-black-baby-jiedueh-deceased/article_79d9b1e2-1ce0-4701-b273-f6a506526c51.html
Sunday, May 17, 2026
Collecting John Lent memories, stories, tributes to publish
If you're interested, please send me what you would like to say about John. I'll put them together and post on Ijoca's blog. If you've already written something on Facebook or a list serve or directly to me, please send it again so I know it's ok to publish. Cartoons would be fine too as would photos.
I'll probably space things over several days so don't worry about getting it in late.
Bart Beaty is writing an obituary for the comics journal but Ijoca will have one as well.
Saturday, May 16, 2026
Apply for StoryBox Comics Fair, this June in Silver Spring, MD
APPLY TODAY!! CALLING ALL Comics Artists, Cartoonists, Illustrators, Printmakers, and Educators!
STORYBOX Comics Fair will take place June 27th & 28th, 2026. Organized by DwightMess, the fair, now in its 4th year, gathers comics creators, illustrators, and printmakers from the DMV region and beyond to share in and exchange as a community devoted to storytelling and the graphic arts. The event is open to the general public.
----> SBCF occurs over two days at 2 different locations:
June 27th: @ DwightMess Cartooning & Comic Arts compound, 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD.
June 28th: @ Third Hill Brewing Co., 8216 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD.
----> Both locations will feature exhibitor's tables, workshops and events.
----> There is no application fee. Apply as an Exhibitor ($25 tabling fee, if selected), or As a Programmer (Free), or propose an exhibition of artwork at the compound (Free, space limited).
----> Applicants can submit to be considered for either location for one day or both days. However, space is limited at each venue; Friends of DwightMess/Applicants from beyond the DMV region may be able to secure free lodging at the compound during the weekend.
----> Comics retailers, including bookstores, independent distros, and collector/resellers are welcome to apply.
----> **Artist applicants should send a BRIEF BIO (5-6 sentences) and a link to their artwork (website, portfolio webpage, or SM accounts - please no email attachments) to adam@dwightmess.com.
---->**Programmers should also send a bio + description of proposed program and any possible workshop fee suggestions to: adam@dwightmess.com.
--> Deadline: Midnight, June 1, 2026
Please direct any questions about your application to adam@dwightmess.com
JOIN US FOR OUR 4th YEAR OF GATHERING AROUND COMICS!!
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/15/2026
Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Decorado’ Review: Cute Mice Meet Cold Orwellian Despair [In print as: Happy Pills Take the Edge Off Cold Orwellian Despair]. New York Times (May 14): C3. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/movies/decorado-review.html
Tonight’s Full Batch (May 15) – Final Corrected Version
Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Decorado’ Review: Cute Mice Meet Cold Orwellian Despair [In print as: Happy Pills Take the Edge Off Cold Orwellian Despair]. New York Times (May 14): C3. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/movies/decorado-review.html
Carlson, Johanna Draper. 2026. Exclusive: Gungnir Books Launches Assets Collectible Program; Unique Mario Foccillo cover for 'Deadweight' by Bobby Lee the first release. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62385/exclusive-gungnir-books-launches-assets-collectible-program
Griepp, Milton. 2026. ICv2 Expands Data for Monthly Comic Store Sales Charts; Comic Shop Assistant joins ComicHub in providing data to support industry. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62391/icv2-expands-data-monthly-comic-store-sales-charts
Harth, David. 2025. Brian Michael Bendis Jump to DC Comics Will Be Defined by Just One Story. Comicbook (November 9): https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/brian-michael-bendis-jump-to-dc-comics-will-be-defined-by-just-one-story/
Davies, Christie, Giselinde Kuipers, Paul Lewis, Rod A. Martin, Elliott Oring, and Victor Raskin. 2008. The Muhammad Cartoons and Humor Research: A Collection of Essays. Humor 21 (1; January): 1-46. online at https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/HUMOR.2008.001/html
Horst, Carole. 2025. ‘Steven Universe’ Creator Rebecca Sugar Set for Animated Feature From Annapurna, Moomin Characters (Exclusive). Variety (October 6): https://variety.com/2025/film/news/steven-universe-rebecca-sugar-annapurna-moomins-1236538508/
Unknown. 2025. Graphic Novel Tells the Story of NS Victims From Siegen; The fates of five victims of National Socialism from Siegen are to be told in a graphic novel. To kick off this special project, the conference "Transnational Remembrance in Graphic Literature" will be held at the University of Siegen. Universitat Siegen (November 10): https://www.uni-siegen.de/en/news/graphic-novel-tells-the-story-of-ns-victims-from-siegen
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Top 50 Comics - April 2026; NEW – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62390/top-50-comics-april-2026
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Scott McCloud to Be Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/scott-mccloud-to-be-center-for-cartoon-studies-commencement-speaker/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Mo Willems to Receive Honorary Doctorate, Offer Commencement Address. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/mo-willems-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-offer-commencement-address/
Degg, D. D. 2026. NCS Awards Gold Key to The Whole Gang. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/ncs-awards-gold-key-to-whole-gang/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Builds to a New Level of Success With Content, Experiences and Licensing Expansions. Animation Magazine (May 14): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/gabbys-dollhouse-builds-to-a-new-level-of-success-with-content-experiences-and-licensing-expansions/
Perez, Javier. 2026. Interview: J.D. Amato and Sophie Morse Tap Into Their Childhood Experiences for Debut Graphic Novel The Endless Game. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-j-d-amato-and-sophie-morse-tap-into-their-childhood-experiences-for-debut-graphic-novel-the-endless-game/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Lucy Lost’ Producer & Director Share the Secrets of Their Magical Animated Mystery (Exclusive First Look) [France]. Animation Magazine (May 14): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/lucy-lost-producer-director-share-the-secrets-of-their-magical-animated-mystery-exclusive-first-look/
Rosenwald, Michael S. 2026. Frank Stack, Painter Who Secretly Drew ‘The Adventures of Jesus,’ Dies at 88; For 20 years, he hid his identity behind the nom de plume Foolbert Sturgeon as he chronicled Christ’s encounters with modern-day hypocrites in comic-book form. New York Times (May 14): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/books/frank-stack-dead.html
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: On the Biographic of Terry Southern. Daily Heller (May 14): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-on-the-biographic-of-terry-southern/
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: The Man Who Reintroduced Us to Arthur Szyk …. Daily Heller (May 13): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-behind-the-man-who-reintroduced-artist-arthur-szyk/
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Cartoon Title Cards, Ten Seconds of Joy. Daily Heller (May 12): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-cartoon-title-cards/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/15/26: My Adventures With Superman Season 3 Trailer Drops. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-051526/
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Opioids & Organs Deftly Dismantles the “Hero” Narrative of Organ Donations. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-opioids-and-organs-arizona-oneill/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comics Sales Charts Are Now Giving Us More Information!. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-sales-charts-giving-us-more-information/
Lang, Jamie. 2026. How the Brothers Behind ‘Superman: Awakens’ Launched an Original Sci-Fi Universe With ‘Sjor’ Using Unreal Engine 5. Cartoon Brew (May 12): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/antonis-stavros-fylladitis-sjor-unreal-engine-260822.html
Giraud, Kévin. 2026. How ‘Blaise’ Evolved From an Underground French Comic Strip to a Cannes-Playing Animated Feature. Cartoon Brew (May 14): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/blaise-cannes-dimitri-planchon-jean-paul-guigue-260886.html
Giraud, Kévin. 2026. Oscar-Nominated ‘A Cat in Paris’ Director Alain Gagnol Assembles a New Team for ‘Dog My Cats!’. Cartoon Brew (May 15): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/alain-gagnol-dog-my-cats-cannes-260927.html
Lang, Jamie. 2026. ‘This Film Has Another Chance’: Matt Braly’s Sony-Scrapped ‘Afterworld’ Revived by Thailand’s The Monk Studio. Cartoon Brew (May 13): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/matt-braly-afterworld-the-monk-studios-260866.html
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points (180). Scoop (180; May 14): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-180/
Gossett, Christian, David Hyde, and Kris Simon. 2026. Superfan Podcast Ep. 11: Erica Henderson on Terry Pratchett's Discworld Novels!; The cartoonist of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Dracula Motherf*cker, joins us to talk about one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever created!. Superfan Podcast (11; May 1): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-11-erica-henderson
Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Leland Melvin. Beep Boop Blog (May 14): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/05/14/getting-to-know-leland-melvin/
Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2026. Lupin III Composer, Jazz Pianist Yuji Ohno Dies at 84; Ohno composed Lupin III anime's music, iconic theme song since Lupin III: Part II in 1977. Anime News Network (May 13): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/lupin-iii-composer-jazz-pianist-yuji-ohno-dies-at-84/.237310
Roxborough, Scott. 2026. Soccer Superstar Erling Haaland to Play Animated Viking in Film Debut (Exclusive); In a bit of on-the-nose casting, the Manchester City striker will voice a Viking warrior in 'Viqueens,' the upcoming animated epic from Norwegian director Harald Zwart. Hollywood Reporter (May 15): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/soccer-star-erling-haaland-animated-viking-in-film-debut-1236596846/
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Electric Worry — This Week’s Links. TCJ (May 15): https://www.tcj.com/electric-worry-this-weeks-links/
Kennedy, Hank. 2026. Reviews: Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics. TCJ (May 14): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/super-visible-the-story-of-the-women-of-marvel-comics/
Babb, Tiffany. 2026. Jack Kirby’s Way. TCJ (May 15): https://www.tcj.com/jack-kirbys-way/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to Come 714: Roy Schwartz Interview [Jack Kirby Way]. PW Comics World: More to Come (714; May 8): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1410
MacDonald, Heidi, Kate Fitzsimons, and TreVaughn Roach-Carter. 2026. More to Come 713: BookCon Returns for 2026. PW Comics World: More to Come (713; May 1): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1409
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to Come 712: Gemma Correll Interview. PW Comics World: More to Come (712; April 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1408
Cox, Sara. 2026. A Comic Book Celebration - With Jamie Smart, Neill Cameron, Jess Bradley and More. The Radio 2 Book Club (April 28): https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/p0ngzxwh
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Comic Arts Fest Builds a Franco-American Bridge Across a Graphic Divide. Publishers Weekly (May 13): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100371-comic-arts-fest-2026-builds-a-franco-american-bridge-across-a-graphic-divide.html
Umino, Chica. 2026. Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga With Urasawa Naoki. NHK World Japan (May 8): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001510/
Unknown. 2026. Our Comiket's History: 50 Years of Love. NHK World Japan (April 25): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001509/
Unknown. 2026. In Deep With Comic Market [Comiket]. NHK World Japan's Outside In: Lost in Academia (January 28): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4047012/
Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Monica Gallagher on Her Latest Assassin Roommate Kickstarter!. FreakSugar (May 12): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-monica-gallagher-on-her-latest-assassin-roommate-kickstarter/
Soltes, John. 2026. INTERVIEW: ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Legend Continues With ‘Kaitō ’84’ [Zack Rosenberg]. Hollywood Soapbox (May 10): https://www.hollywoodsoapbox.com/interview-usagi-yojimbo-legend-continues-with-kaito-84/
Cirri, Emilio and Paolo Garrone. 2026. Recounting Life, Between Crisis and Genres: Interview With Deniz Camp. Lo Spazio Bianco (May 14): https://www.lospaziobianco.it/en/recounting-life-between-crisis-and-genres-interview-with-deniz-camp/
Manning, Jonny. 2026. 'It's Time to Let My Lifelong Comic Collection Go'. BBC North East and Cumbria (May 13): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62x5r526dzo
Coplan, Chris. 2026. ‘Did You Hear About Mimi Green?’ Asks the Big Questions: Accountability, social media, and body horror; Ahead of issue #1 on May 27, creators Connor Goldsmith and Josh Cornillon unearth the guts of their inventive new horror tale. AIPT (May 14): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/05/14/mimi-green-creator-feature/
Cain, Sian. 2026. Stella Prize 2026: Lee Lai Becomes First Non-Binary Person and First Graphic Novelist to Win With Cannon. Guardian (May 13): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/13/stella-prize-2026-lee-lai-cannon-non-binary-graphic-novelist-ntwnfb
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Ernie Altbacker and Josh White on Their Upcoming Return to Kickstarter for the Comic Book Series, ‘Area 51 Studios’. Fanbase Press (May 9): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58559-fanbase-press-interviews-ernie-altbacker-and-josh-white-on-their-upcoming-return-to-kickstarter-for-the-comic-book-series-area-51-studios/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Chase Pond on the Release of the Comic Book, ‘Miss McDonald’. Fanbase Press (May 11): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58568-fanbase-press-interviews-chase-pond-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-miss-mcdonald/
Woodrow-Butcher, Andrew. 2026. Arizona O'Neill: Family Tragedy and Personal Obsession Inform Arizona O’Neill’s Graphic Novel Debut. Quill & Quire (May): https://quillandquire.com/authors/family-tragedy-and-personal-obsession-inform-arizona-oneills-graphic-novel-debut/
Cayanan, Joanna. 2026. Gachiakuta, Re-Living My Life With a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me, The Darwin Incident Win 50th Kodansha Manga Awards. Anime News Network (May 11): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244
Linden, Sheri. 2026. ‘In Waves’ Review: An Eloquent Rendering of First Love, Heart-Crushing Loss and the Joy of Surfing; Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu lead the English-language voice cast of Phuong Mai Nguyen’s debut feature, an animated adaptation of a graphic novel by AJ Dungo. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/in-waves-review-will-sharpe-stephanie-hsu-1236585205/
Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: Opioids and Organs by Arizona O’Neill; O’Neill’s eye-opening memoir about her father’s death doubles as a grisly history of the organ trade. Observer (May 9): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-opioids-and-organs-by-arizona-oneill
Maxharraj, Shaban. 2026. "Gran Fest" Tests the Limits of Freedom Beyond the Graphic Novel [Iranian Kianoush Ramezani]. Koha Ditore (May 9): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/gran-festit-pertej-romanit-grafik-i-testohen-kufijte-e-lirise
Elshani, Besarte. 2026. "Gran Fest" Closes the Edition Experiencing the Fragility of Freedom. Koha Ditore (May 11): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/gran-fest-mbyll-edicionin-duke-perjetuar-brishtesine-e-lirise
Harvey, Gillian, Maryam Mallakin, and Katherine Sellen. 2026. Critical Design for Overdose Response: Graphic Medicine as a Tool to Address Stigma. Societies 16 (5; May): 151. online at https://doi.org/10.3390/soc16050151, and https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/16/5/151
Camarra, Alessandro. 2026. “Overworked, Undernourished, and Weak in the Eyes”: The Portrayal of Librarians in Comics. Staff Publications 21 (May): 1-15. online at https://crossworks.holycross.edu/lib_staff_publications/21
Tonight’s Full Batch (May 15) – Final Corrected Version
Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Decorado’ Review: Cute Mice Meet Cold Orwellian Despair [In print as: Happy Pills Take the Edge Off Cold Orwellian Despair]. New York Times (May 14): C3. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/movies/decorado-review.html
Carlson, Johanna Draper. 2026. Exclusive: Gungnir Books Launches Assets Collectible Program; Unique Mario Foccillo cover for 'Deadweight' by Bobby Lee the first release. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62385/exclusive-gungnir-books-launches-assets-collectible-program
Griepp, Milton. 2026. ICv2 Expands Data for Monthly Comic Store Sales Charts; Comic Shop Assistant joins ComicHub in providing data to support industry. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62391/icv2-expands-data-monthly-comic-store-sales-charts
Harth, David. 2025. Brian Michael Bendis Jump to DC Comics Will Be Defined by Just One Story. Comicbook (November 9): https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/brian-michael-bendis-jump-to-dc-comics-will-be-defined-by-just-one-story/
Davies, Christie, Giselinde Kuipers, Paul Lewis, Rod A. Martin, Elliott Oring, and Victor Raskin. 2008. The Muhammad Cartoons and Humor Research: A Collection of Essays. Humor 21 (1; January): 1-46. online at https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/HUMOR.2008.001/html
Horst, Carole. 2025. ‘Steven Universe’ Creator Rebecca Sugar Set for Animated Feature From Annapurna, Moomin Characters (Exclusive). Variety (October 6): https://variety.com/2025/film/news/steven-universe-rebecca-sugar-annapurna-moomins-1236538508/
Unknown. 2025. Graphic Novel Tells the Story of NS Victims From Siegen; The fates of five victims of National Socialism from Siegen are to be told in a graphic novel. To kick off this special project, the conference "Transnational Remembrance in Graphic Literature" will be held at the University of Siegen. Universitat Siegen (November 10): https://www.uni-siegen.de/en/news/graphic-novel-tells-the-story-of-ns-victims-from-siegen
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Top 50 Comics - April 2026; NEW – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62390/top-50-comics-april-2026
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Scott McCloud to Be Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/scott-mccloud-to-be-center-for-cartoon-studies-commencement-speaker/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Mo Willems to Receive Honorary Doctorate, Offer Commencement Address. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/mo-willems-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-offer-commencement-address/
Degg, D. D. 2026. NCS Awards Gold Key to The Whole Gang. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/ncs-awards-gold-key-to-whole-gang/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Builds to a New Level of Success With Content, Experiences and Licensing Expansions. Animation Magazine (May 14): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/gabbys-dollhouse-builds-to-a-new-level-of-success-with-content-experiences-and-licensing-expansions/
Perez, Javier. 2026. Interview: J.D. Amato and Sophie Morse Tap Into Their Childhood Experiences for Debut Graphic Novel The Endless Game. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-j-d-amato-and-sophie-morse-tap-into-their-childhood-experiences-for-debut-graphic-novel-the-endless-game/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Lucy Lost’ Producer & Director Share the Secrets of Their Magical Animated Mystery (Exclusive First Look) [France]. Animation Magazine (May 14): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/lucy-lost-producer-director-share-the-secrets-of-their-magical-animated-mystery-exclusive-first-look/
Rosenwald, Michael S. 2026. Frank Stack, Painter Who Secretly Drew ‘The Adventures of Jesus,’ Dies at 88; For 20 years, he hid his identity behind the nom de plume Foolbert Sturgeon as he chronicled Christ’s encounters with modern-day hypocrites in comic-book form. New York Times (May 14): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/books/frank-stack-dead.html
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: On the Biographic of Terry Southern. Daily Heller (May 14): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-on-the-biographic-of-terry-southern/
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: The Man Who Reintroduced Us to Arthur Szyk …. Daily Heller (May 13): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-behind-the-man-who-reintroduced-artist-arthur-szyk/
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Cartoon Title Cards, Ten Seconds of Joy. Daily Heller (May 12): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-cartoon-title-cards/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/15/26: My Adventures With Superman Season 3 Trailer Drops. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-051526/
Puc, Samantha. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Opioids & Organs Deftly Dismantles the “Hero” Narrative of Organ Donations. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-opioids-and-organs-arizona-oneill/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comics Sales Charts Are Now Giving Us More Information!. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-sales-charts-giving-us-more-information/
Lang, Jamie. 2026. How the Brothers Behind ‘Superman: Awakens’ Launched an Original Sci-Fi Universe With ‘Sjor’ Using Unreal Engine 5. Cartoon Brew (May 12): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/antonis-stavros-fylladitis-sjor-unreal-engine-260822.html
Giraud, Kévin. 2026. How ‘Blaise’ Evolved From an Underground French Comic Strip to a Cannes-Playing Animated Feature. Cartoon Brew (May 14): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/blaise-cannes-dimitri-planchon-jean-paul-guigue-260886.html
Giraud, Kévin. 2026. Oscar-Nominated ‘A Cat in Paris’ Director Alain Gagnol Assembles a New Team for ‘Dog My Cats!’. Cartoon Brew (May 15): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/alain-gagnol-dog-my-cats-cannes-260927.html
Lang, Jamie. 2026. ‘This Film Has Another Chance’: Matt Braly’s Sony-Scrapped ‘Afterworld’ Revived by Thailand’s The Monk Studio. Cartoon Brew (May 13): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/matt-braly-afterworld-the-monk-studios-260866.html
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points (180). Scoop (180; May 14): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-180/
Gossett, Christian, David Hyde, and Kris Simon. 2026. Superfan Podcast Ep. 11: Erica Henderson on Terry Pratchett's Discworld Novels!; The cartoonist of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Dracula Motherf*cker, joins us to talk about one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever created!. Superfan Podcast (11; May 1): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-11-erica-henderson
Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Leland Melvin. Beep Boop Blog (May 14): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/05/14/getting-to-know-leland-melvin/
Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2026. Lupin III Composer, Jazz Pianist Yuji Ohno Dies at 84; Ohno composed Lupin III anime's music, iconic theme song since Lupin III: Part II in 1977. Anime News Network (May 13): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/lupin-iii-composer-jazz-pianist-yuji-ohno-dies-at-84/.237310
Roxborough, Scott. 2026. Soccer Superstar Erling Haaland to Play Animated Viking in Film Debut (Exclusive); In a bit of on-the-nose casting, the Manchester City striker will voice a Viking warrior in 'Viqueens,' the upcoming animated epic from Norwegian director Harald Zwart. Hollywood Reporter (May 15): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/soccer-star-erling-haaland-animated-viking-in-film-debut-1236596846/
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Electric Worry — This Week’s Links. TCJ (May 15): https://www.tcj.com/electric-worry-this-weeks-links/
Kennedy, Hank. 2026. Reviews: Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics. TCJ (May 14): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/super-visible-the-story-of-the-women-of-marvel-comics/
Babb, Tiffany. 2026. Jack Kirby’s Way. TCJ (May 15): https://www.tcj.com/jack-kirbys-way/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to Come 714: Roy Schwartz Interview [Jack Kirby Way]. PW Comics World: More to Come (714; May 8): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1410
MacDonald, Heidi, Kate Fitzsimons, and TreVaughn Roach-Carter. 2026. More to Come 713: BookCon Returns for 2026. PW Comics World: More to Come (713; May 1): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1409
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to Come 712: Gemma Correll Interview. PW Comics World: More to Come (712; April 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1408
Cox, Sara. 2026. A Comic Book Celebration - With Jamie Smart, Neill Cameron, Jess Bradley and More. The Radio 2 Book Club (April 28): https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/p0ngzxwh
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Comic Arts Fest Builds a Franco-American Bridge Across a Graphic Divide. Publishers Weekly (May 13): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100371-comic-arts-fest-2026-builds-a-franco-american-bridge-across-a-graphic-divide.html
Umino, Chica. 2026. Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga With Urasawa Naoki. NHK World Japan (May 8): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001510/
Unknown. 2026. Our Comiket's History: 50 Years of Love. NHK World Japan (April 25): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001509/
Unknown. 2026. In Deep With Comic Market [Comiket]. NHK World Japan's Outside In: Lost in Academia (January 28): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4047012/
Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Monica Gallagher on Her Latest Assassin Roommate Kickstarter!. FreakSugar (May 12): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-monica-gallagher-on-her-latest-assassin-roommate-kickstarter/
Soltes, John. 2026. INTERVIEW: ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Legend Continues With ‘Kaitō ’84’ [Zack Rosenberg]. Hollywood Soapbox (May 10): https://www.hollywoodsoapbox.com/interview-usagi-yojimbo-legend-continues-with-kaito-84/
Cirri, Emilio and Paolo Garrone. 2026. Recounting Life, Between Crisis and Genres: Interview With Deniz Camp. Lo Spazio Bianco (May 14): https://www.lospaziobianco.it/en/recounting-life-between-crisis-and-genres-interview-with-deniz-camp/
Manning, Jonny. 2026. 'It's Time to Let My Lifelong Comic Collection Go'. BBC North East and Cumbria (May 13): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62x5r526dzo
Coplan, Chris. 2026. ‘Did You Hear About Mimi Green?’ Asks the Big Questions: Accountability, social media, and body horror; Ahead of issue #1 on May 27, creators Connor Goldsmith and Josh Cornillon unearth the guts of their inventive new horror tale. AIPT (May 14): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/05/14/mimi-green-creator-feature/
Cain, Sian. 2026. Stella Prize 2026: Lee Lai Becomes First Non-Binary Person and First Graphic Novelist to Win With Cannon. Guardian (May 13): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/13/stella-prize-2026-lee-lai-cannon-non-binary-graphic-novelist-ntwnfb
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Ernie Altbacker and Josh White on Their Upcoming Return to Kickstarter for the Comic Book Series, ‘Area 51 Studios’. Fanbase Press (May 9): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58559-fanbase-press-interviews-ernie-altbacker-and-josh-white-on-their-upcoming-return-to-kickstarter-for-the-comic-book-series-area-51-studios/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Chase Pond on the Release of the Comic Book, ‘Miss McDonald’. Fanbase Press (May 11): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58568-fanbase-press-interviews-chase-pond-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-miss-mcdonald/
Woodrow-Butcher, Andrew. 2026. Arizona O'Neill: Family Tragedy and Personal Obsession Inform Arizona O’Neill’s Graphic Novel Debut. Quill & Quire (May): https://quillandquire.com/authors/family-tragedy-and-personal-obsession-inform-arizona-oneills-graphic-novel-debut/
Cayanan, Joanna. 2026. Gachiakuta, Re-Living My Life With a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me, The Darwin Incident Win 50th Kodansha Manga Awards. Anime News Network (May 11): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244
Linden, Sheri. 2026. ‘In Waves’ Review: An Eloquent Rendering of First Love, Heart-Crushing Loss and the Joy of Surfing; Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu lead the English-language voice cast of Phuong Mai Nguyen’s debut feature, an animated adaptation of a graphic novel by AJ Dungo. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/in-waves-review-will-sharpe-stephanie-hsu-1236585205/
Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: Opioids and Organs by Arizona O’Neill; O’Neill’s eye-opening memoir about her father’s death doubles as a grisly history of the organ trade. Observer (May 9): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-opioids-and-organs-by-arizona-oneill
Maxharraj, Shaban. 2026. "Gran Fest" Tests the Limits of Freedom Beyond the Graphic Novel [Iranian Kianoush Ramezani]. Koha Ditore (May 9): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/gran-festit-pertej-romanit-grafik-i-testohen-kufijte-e-lirise
Elshani, Besarte. 2026. "Gran Fest" Closes the Edition Experiencing the Fragility of Freedom. Koha Ditore (May 11): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/gran-fest-mbyll-edicionin-duke-perjetuar-brishtesine-e-lirise
Harvey, Gillian, Maryam Mallakin, and Katherine Sellen. 2026. Critical Design for Overdose Response: Graphic Medicine as a Tool to Address Stigma. Societies 16 (5; May): 151. online at https://doi.org/10.3390/soc16050151, and https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/16/5/151
Camarra, Alessandro. 2026. “Overworked, Undernourished, and Weak in the Eyes”: The Portrayal of Librarians in Comics. Staff Publications 21 (May): 1-15. online at https://crossworks.holycross.edu/lib_staff_publications/21
Steve Conley has hospital bills that no honest man can pay
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Steve was the book designer on The Art of Richard Thompson book and did a fantastic job on it. He's still a regular attendee at the Baltimore Comic Con, and used to be at SPX as well when he was local.
Mike
Friday, May 15, 2026
Gaithersburg Book Festival cartoonist appearances
| 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Workshop: Comic Character Creation | Children's Workshops | Children's Village - Workshops Tent | Presented by Dave Roman and Alexis Frederick-Frost |
| 11:15 AM | 12:05 PM | Nick Bruel, Alan Katz | Children's | Jim Henson Pavilion | Bruel will present "Bad Kitty Gets a Job." Katz will present "The Funniest Animal Joke Book Ever." |
| 11:15 AM | 12:05 PM | Leland Melvin, Jonathan Roth, Leonard S. Marcus | Children's | Willa Cather Pavilion | Melvin will present "Space Chasers: To the Moon." Roth will present "Almost Underwear." Marcus will present "Earthrise." |
| 4:15 PM | 5:05 PM | Dave Roman, Alexis Frederick-Frost, John Patrick Green | Children's | Jim Henson Pavilion | Roman will present "Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom!" Frederick-Frost will present "Team Unihorn and Wooly #4: Creatures from the Skull Cave." Green will present "Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble." |
Jonathan Roth interviews Leland Melvin
Getting to Know: Leland Melvin
Jonathan Roth
Beep Boop Blog May 14, 2026 https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/05/14/getting-to-know-leland-melvin/
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/14/2026
Öhman, Sofia. 2026. Trots Uppsving – Serietecknare Kan Inte Leva På Sina Uppdrag [Sweden, cartoonists]. Svensk Bokhandel (May 12): https://www.svb.se/foerdjupning/trots-uppsving-serietecknare-kan-inte-leva-pa-sina-uppdrag/4463141
Simons, Dean. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Sattouf’s The End of the Arab of the Future (vol 1) Was Worth the Wait. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-sattoufs-the-end-of-the-arab-of-the-future-vol-1-was-worth-the-wait/
Freeman, John. 2026. A British Comic Strip That Never Was? Valerie on Venus by David Motton and Bill Lacey Uncovered. downthetubes (May 12): https://downthetubes.net/a-british-comic-strip-that-never-was-valerie-on-venus-by-david-motton-and-david-motton-uncovered/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Will You Use Scissors on Absolute Martian Manhunter #11? (Spoilers) [metacommentary]. Bleeding Cool (May 13): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/will-you-use-scissors-on-absolute-martian-manhunter-11-spoilers/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Happy Eightieth Birthday, Marv Wolfman!; Marv Wolfman of Blade, Crisis, Destiny, Bullseye, Black Cat, Nova, Raven, Nightwing, Starfire, Cyborg, Deathstroke and Tim Drake turns eighty. Bleeding Cool (May 13): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/happy-eightieth-birthday-marv-wolfman/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Telegraph Herald Cuts Eight Comics, Now Adding One Back. Daily Cartoonist (May 13): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/13/telegraph-herald-cuts-nine-comics-now-adding-one-back/
Gilligan, Amy. 2026. Changes Coming to TH Comics Pages. Telegraph Herald (February 25): https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/opinion/article_a923a030-497b-41e4-960a-736b2fa2d996.html
Gilligan, Amy. 2026. Seeking Opinions on Another Change to Comics Lineup. Telegraph Herald (May 13): https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/public_announcements/article_64d51bfe-d22b-40c4-9380-c5484dd77d59.html
Gardner, Alan. 2026. 2026 Glyph Award Winners. Daily Cartoonist (May 13): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/13/2026-glyph-award-winners/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comic Crowdfunding Round-Up Roadside Encounters, The Shaolin Nun, Laab Zero Rmx, and Two More Projects You’ll Love!. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comic-crowdfunding-round-up-roadside-encounters-the-shaolin-nun-laab-zero-rmx-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Worlds Beyond Number Podcast Crowdfunding Graphic Novel. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/worlds-beyond-number-graphic-novel/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. 2026 Eisner Nominations Are Out: A Great Year for DC and Deniz Camp. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/2026-eisner-nominations-are-out-a-great-year-for-dc-and-deniz-camp/
O'Brien, Kerrie. 2026. A Portrait of Rage: Lee Lai’s Graphic Novel Cannon Wins the Stella Prize. The Age (May 13): https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/a-portrait-of-rage-lee-lai-s-graphic-novel-cannon-wins-the-stella-prize-20260511-p5zvpe.html
Freeman, John. 2026. Digital Comics Platform, Neon Ichiban Evolves, Offering New Features for Readers and Creators. downthetubes (May 14): https://downthetubes.net/digital-comics-platform-neon-ichiban-evolves-offering-new-features-for-readers-and-creators/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Q&A: Veteran Animator Bev Chapman Turns to GoFundMe as Industry Cutbacks Leave Artists in the Lurch. Animation Magazine (May 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/qa-veteran-animator-bev-chapman-turns-to-gofundme-as-industry-cutbacks-leave-artists-in-the-lurch/
Seneca, Matt. 2026. Son of Tomahawk: A Forgotten Masterpiece of American Comics. TCJ (May 14): https://www.tcj.com/son-of-tomahawk-a-forgotten-masterpiece-of-american-comics/
Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. Creators Respond to Kickstarter’s New Adult Content Ban. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kickstarter-nsfw-ban-story/
Simons, Dean. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Sattouf’s The End of the Arab of the Future (vol 1) Was Worth the Wait. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-sattoufs-the-end-of-the-arab-of-the-future-vol-1-was-worth-the-wait/
Freeman, John. 2026. A British Comic Strip That Never Was? Valerie on Venus by David Motton and Bill Lacey Uncovered. downthetubes (May 12): https://downthetubes.net/a-british-comic-strip-that-never-was-valerie-on-venus-by-david-motton-and-david-motton-uncovered/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Will You Use Scissors on Absolute Martian Manhunter #11? (Spoilers) [metacommentary]. Bleeding Cool (May 13): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/will-you-use-scissors-on-absolute-martian-manhunter-11-spoilers/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Happy Eightieth Birthday, Marv Wolfman!; Marv Wolfman of Blade, Crisis, Destiny, Bullseye, Black Cat, Nova, Raven, Nightwing, Starfire, Cyborg, Deathstroke and Tim Drake turns eighty. Bleeding Cool (May 13): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/happy-eightieth-birthday-marv-wolfman/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Telegraph Herald Cuts Eight Comics, Now Adding One Back. Daily Cartoonist (May 13): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/13/telegraph-herald-cuts-nine-comics-now-adding-one-back/
Gilligan, Amy. 2026. Changes Coming to TH Comics Pages. Telegraph Herald (February 25): https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/opinion/article_a923a030-497b-41e4-960a-736b2fa2d996.html
Gilligan, Amy. 2026. Seeking Opinions on Another Change to Comics Lineup. Telegraph Herald (May 13): https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/public_announcements/article_64d51bfe-d22b-40c4-9380-c5484dd77d59.html
Gardner, Alan. 2026. 2026 Glyph Award Winners. Daily Cartoonist (May 13): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/13/2026-glyph-award-winners/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comic Crowdfunding Round-Up Roadside Encounters, The Shaolin Nun, Laab Zero Rmx, and Two More Projects You’ll Love!. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comic-crowdfunding-round-up-roadside-encounters-the-shaolin-nun-laab-zero-rmx-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Worlds Beyond Number Podcast Crowdfunding Graphic Novel. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/worlds-beyond-number-graphic-novel/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. 2026 Eisner Nominations Are Out: A Great Year for DC and Deniz Camp. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/2026-eisner-nominations-are-out-a-great-year-for-dc-and-deniz-camp/
O'Brien, Kerrie. 2026. A Portrait of Rage: Lee Lai’s Graphic Novel Cannon Wins the Stella Prize. The Age (May 13): https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/a-portrait-of-rage-lee-lai-s-graphic-novel-cannon-wins-the-stella-prize-20260511-p5zvpe.html
Freeman, John. 2026. Digital Comics Platform, Neon Ichiban Evolves, Offering New Features for Readers and Creators. downthetubes (May 14): https://downthetubes.net/digital-comics-platform-neon-ichiban-evolves-offering-new-features-for-readers-and-creators/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Q&A: Veteran Animator Bev Chapman Turns to GoFundMe as Industry Cutbacks Leave Artists in the Lurch. Animation Magazine (May 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/qa-veteran-animator-bev-chapman-turns-to-gofundme-as-industry-cutbacks-leave-artists-in-the-lurch/
Seneca, Matt. 2026. Son of Tomahawk: A Forgotten Masterpiece of American Comics. TCJ (May 14): https://www.tcj.com/son-of-tomahawk-a-forgotten-masterpiece-of-american-comics/
Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. Creators Respond to Kickstarter’s New Adult Content Ban. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kickstarter-nsfw-ban-story/
McCammon, Sarah and Stephanie Stalvey. 2026. Everything in Color With Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon at Loyalty Bookstore 260429. Washington, DC: Loyalty Bookstore (April 29): https://archive.org/details/everything-in-color-with-stephanie-stalvey-sarah-mc-cammon-at-loyalty-bookstore-260429
Ettlinger, Emily and Sophia Glock. 2026. Sophia Glock in Conversation With Emily Ettlinger at Fantom Comics 260514. Washington, DC: Fantom Comics (May 14): https://archive.org/details/sophia-glock-in-conversation-with-emily-ettlinger-fantom-comics-260514
Gadjewski, Ryan. 2026. Warner Bros.’ Pam Abdy Emphasizes “Commitment to Bring Looney Tunes Back to the Big Screen”; She joined animation boss Bill Damaschke at an open house, where the studio's Daffy Duck-focused 'Daffy Season' was among the projects teased. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/warner-bros-looney-tunes-big-screen-pam-abdy-animation-1236595422/
Maslin, Michael. 2026. Thurber Thursday: Searle’s Thurber Medallion. Ink Spill (May 14): https://michaelmaslinsinkspill.substack.com/p/thurber-thursday-searles-thurber
Kit, Borys. 2026. Medieval Fantasy Series ‘Barbaric’ a Go at Netflix. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/medieval-fantasy-series-barbaric-netflix-1236594952/
Siuntres, John. 2026. Marvels Revisited With Steve Darnall. Word Balloon (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0nnYf3IJ10
Lemire, Jeff and Rafael De Latorre. 2026. The Fury of Firestorm | Interview With Jeff Lemire and Rafael De Latorre | DC Next Level. DC Comics (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QuJ7OV-7Ag
Hsu, Cindy. 2026. Comic Book Legend Jack Kirby Honored With NYC Street Renaming. CBS New York (May 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoWEZ55gMx8
Green, Kendall. 2026. Comic Book Legend Jack Kirby Honored With NYC Street Name. FOX 5 New York (May 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2A7BfuWSuo
Walker, Brian. 2026. NCS Book Club With Brian Walker 03.18.2026 [Beetle Bailey]. National Cartoonists Society (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yp5OX9beWI
Swinimer, John. 2026. Mélanie La Roche Reflects on MCAF [Montreal Comic Arts Festival]. True North Country Comics Videos (May 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMOtEIgiq5g
Swinimer, John. 2026. Patrick Allaby Gets Going With ‘Ontario & Back’. True North Country Comics Videos (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQt5-rEkMvU
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Rory McConville's Red Sonja, Spawn and Terminator Are Absolutely Insane!!. Collectors Confessions (May 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWKC8gBTI0
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Sofia Szamosi. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6D213MpraM
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Joey Esposito - Writer of Killer Influences, Power Rangers Unlimited. Capes and Tights Podcast (281; May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ylKy-AKNs
Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guest Cullen Bunn. Pop Culture Squad (May 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpdBc_0R_wo
Manley, Mike and Steve Conley. 2026. DRAW! w/ Mike Manley. Pencil to Pencil (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtceB8_7yks
Freeman, Atom!. 2026. Comic Industry Insiders - Horizon Comics' Battles Health Challenges [store]. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (May 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAO2eAYiz8k
Thursday, May 14, 2026
May 20: Finding Pictures: Twentieth-Century Ephemera
Finding Pictures: Twentieth-Century Ephemera
The Library of Congress acquires collections through many means standard to cultural institutions, including donation, purchase, and bequest. But we also have one unique acquisition source: copyright deposit. In 1870, Congress passed an act centralizing copyright registration at the Library and requiring the deposit of two copies of each registered work. Not every deposited item becomes part of the Library’s research collections, but many do.
In a webinar next Wednesday, May 20 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time, Owen Ellis, a Prints & Photographs Division (P&P) archivist, and Sara Duke, the division’s curator of popular and applied graphic arts, will discuss P&P’s work selecting, processing, and making accessible printed ephemera that was acquired through copyright deposit. The webinar will discuss material deposited with the U.S. Copyright Office between 1909 and 1978.
Copyright Office. Photograph ca. 1920. http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmsca.13456
Owen and Sara will focus on selections from Copyright Classes G, I, and KK, works that Owen says “document the creativity and commerce of the American people.”
In the pre-1978 classification system, Copyright Class G consisted of works of art created for personal and commercial use, including illustrations, comics, designs for greeting cards, and games, among others.
Dinky Doodle. Cartoon by Walter B. Lantz, 1924. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05121 
The flowers and the seasons of Mahjong cards. Drawing by Richard H. Wang, 1942. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05132
Copyright Class I focuses on blueprints, diagrams, technical drawings, and other design works.
The Kendall automobile signaling device. Blueprint by Carleton W. Kendall, 1919. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05160 
American battle-plane no. 1. Cutout by Spence Junior Novelty Co., 1918. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05602
Finally, Copyright Class KK includes labels, advertisements, packaging, and other material intended for commercial use.
Steve Canyon school textbook cover. Illustration by Milton Caniff, 1959. © CLASSIC COOL – The Milton Caniff Estate All Rights Reserved. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05854 
Swift’s space travel guide (recto). Specialty Advertising Service, Inc, 1958. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05867 
Swift’s space travel guide (verso). Specialty Advertising Service, Inc, 1958. https://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/ppmscd.05868
Reflecting on the importance of copyright deposits at the Library of Congress, Sara writes, “From books to posters, from manuscripts for plays to the typescript copy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’ speech given at the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, deposits have formed the basis of the collections of the Library of Congress.”
The items to be discussed in the webinar are the stuff of everyday life. “The commercial art prints are valuable for the insight they offer to the development of packaging, toys, computers, and medications,” continues Sara. There is so much to be learned from these objects about the history of technology, communications, popular culture, political context, and more.
Learn More:
- Join us for Finding Pictures: Twentieth-Century Ephemera on Wednesday May 20 at 3:00pm Eastern Standard Time.
- Watch recordings of past Prints & Photographs Division webinars.
- Learn about the history of copyright in the United States through a timeline created by the Copyright Office.
- View finding aids for the Copyright Class G and Class KK collections.
- Explore other items in the Prints & Photographs Division that entered the Library via copyright deposit by searching either copyright deposit or Transfer; U.S. Copyright Office.
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