Tuesday, April 28, 2026

The King's Gambit by Daniel Boris


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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/27/2026

Unknown. 1926. ["Frank King, cartoonist for the Chicago Newspapers Syndicate, is motoring in western states this vacation"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (14; August 28): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-08-28_59_14/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Avril Lamarqe is drawing a new daily comic strip, Monguito, in Spanish for United Features]. Editor and Publisher 59 (14; August 28): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-08-28_59_14/page/40/mode/2up

 MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Jim Lee Reveals Health Issues Behind Hush 2 Delays. The Beat (April 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jim-lee-reveals-health-issues-behind-hush-2-delays/

Harper, David. 2026. Hits and Misses With Eitan Manhoff From Cape & Cowl Comics; The Oakland-based comic shop is coming off its biggest year yet. ICv2 (April 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62231/hits-misses-eitan-manhoff-cape-cowl-comics

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Explore the Store: Stairway to Heaven Comics in Newington, New Hampshire. ICv2 (April 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62230/comic-store-week-explore-store-stairway-heaven-comics

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Consignors, Alliance Entertainment Object to Diamond Trustee Borrowing for Legal and Other Fees. ICv2 (April 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62229/consignors-alliance-entertainment-object-diamond-trustee-borrowing

Kit, Borys. 2026. Gerry Conway, Marvel and DC Comics Writer and Co-Creator of Punisher, Ms. Marvel, Firestorm and Vixen, Dies at 73; He also penned the seminal 'Amazing Spider-Man' story "The Night Gwen Stacy Died" when he was just 20. Hollywood Reporter (April 27): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/gerry-conway-dead-marvel-dc-comics-punisher-gwen-stacy-1236578184/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Gerry Conway, Legendary Marvel and DC Writer, Dead at 73. The Beat (April 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gerry-conway-dead/

Marvel. 2026. Remembering Gerry Conway, 1952-2026; Marvel pays tribute to the legendary comic book writer who redefined comics storytelling throughout his prolific career. Marvel.com (April 27): https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/remembering-gerry-conway-1952-2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comics News News: Newsarama No More? SKTCHD Takes a Break; Gutter Filth Returns. The Beat (April 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-news-news-newsarama-no-more-sktchd-takes-a-break-gutter-filth-reurns/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Report: Charles Burns and Frank Quitely at the Comic Arts Fest 2026. The Beat (April 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/report-charles-burns-and-frank-quitely-at-the-comic-arts-fest/

Mulroney, Ben. 2026. Editorial Cartoonists Talk Goals, Challenges of Profession as Geopolitical Climate Heats Up [de Adder and Aislin; Canada]. The West Block (April 26): https://globalnews.ca/video/11818006/editorial-cartoonists-talk-goals-challenges-of-profession-as-geopolitical-climate-heats-up/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: The Cast and Crew of REGULAR SHOW: THE LOST TAPES Promise Fans Won’t Be Disappointed. The Beat (April 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-regular-show-the-lost-tapes/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Director Andy Serkis on Adapting ‘Animal Farm’s Timeless Political Fable Into an Animated Family Feature. Animation Magazine (April 24): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/director-andy-serkis-on-adapting-animal-farms-timeless-political-fable-into-an-animated-family-feature/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Vivienne Medrano’s ‘Hazbin Hotel’ Renewed by Prime Video for Fifth and Final Season. Animation Magazine (April 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/vivienne-medranos-hazin-hotel-renewed-by-prime-video-for-fifth-and-final-season/

Lederer, Richard. 2026. Lederer on Language: Nationally Syndicated, Local Cartoonist Poses Questions [Greg Evans]. San Diego Union-Tribune (April 25): https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/04/25/lederer-on-language-nationally-syndicated-local-cartoonist-poses-questions/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Boligan, Tsuranova, Ahmadi Win International Caricature and Cartoon Contest [Museum of Caricature and Cartoon of Vianden, Luxembourg]. Daily Cartoonist (April 27): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/27/boligan-tsuranova-ahmadi-win-international-caricature-and-cartoon-contest/

Zawlacki, Jake. 2026. “I’ve Gone Back to Basics.” Catching up With Frank Quitely. TCJ (April 27): https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-frank-quitely-in-both-writing-and-art-what-comes-out-if-youre-being-honest-is-yourself/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. WEBTOON Teams up With AI Avatar Platform Genies. The Beat (April 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/webtoon-teams-up-with-ai-avatar-platform-genies/

Casey, Joe. 2026. Promoting Sex [the comic book]. Joe Casey Writes (April 27): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/promoting-sex

Best, Daniel. 2026. The Epic (Annotated) Life Story of Keith Chatto, Part One. Daniel Best - Author (April 27): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-epic-annotated-life-story-of

King, Tom. 2026. ["RIP to a Comic Legend and One of My Writing Heroes, Gerry Conway"]. Facebook (April 27): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AzHGPhWWP/

Levitz, Paul. 2026. ["A Few Months Back, We Got an Email With a Clip of Groucho Saying, 'Hello, I Must Be Going...'"]. Facebook (April 27): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BVAqdGbqr/

Moreau, Jordan. 2026. Gerry Conway, Marvel Comics Writer Who Created Punisher, Ms. Marvel and More, Dies at 73. Variety (April 27): https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/gerry-conway-dead-marvel-comics-writer-punisher-creator-1236731660/

Lussier, Germain. 2026. James Gunn Reveals One of His Previously Announced DC Projects Is No More; The authority on all things DC Films says the movie 'The Authority' is no longer happening. io9 (April 27): https://gizmodo.com/james-gunn-reveals-one-of-his-previously-announced-dc-projects-is-no-more-2000751340

Harley, Joel. 2026. The One Change That Worked: I Swapped Doomscrolling for Reading Comic Books; After Donald Trump’s second election, I realised the insidious hold my phone had over my life. Guardian (April 27): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/apr/27/the-one-change-that-worked-i-swapped-doomscrolling-for-reading-comic-books

Monday, April 27, 2026

May 29: Angela Hsieh at Loyalty Bookstore

May 29, 7pm: "From Query to Bookshelf" panel at Loyalty Bookstores (Washington, DC) with fellow AANHPI authors Celeste Dador, Patricia Tamunihardja, and Sylvia Liu

Tom King on Gerry Conway

Tom King

["RIP to a comic legend and one of my writing heroes, Gerry Conway"]

The Denial Two-Step by Daniel Boris

 


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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/25-26/2026

  *Unknown. 2025. “Champion: A Graphic Novel” by Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Raymond Obstfeld, illustrated by Ed Laroche. [Joliet, IL] Times Weekly (October 28): https://thetimesweekly.com/2025/10/champion-a-graphic-novel-by-kareem-abdul-jabbar-and-raymond-obstfeld-illustrated-by-ed-laroche/

  *Degg, D. D. 2026. Barrie Tomlinson – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (April 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/25/barrie-tomlinson-rip/

  *Freeman, John. 2026. In Memoriam: Author and Roy of the Rovers Comics Editor Barrie Tomlinson. downthetubes (April 23): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-author-and-roy-of-the-rovers-comics-editor-barrie-tomlinson/

  *Molcher, Michael. 2016. Real Roy of the Rovers Stuff With Barrie Tomlinson. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (December 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9glUH7GpPyQ

  *Molcher, Michael. 2017. Eagle, Thrill-Power, and Scream: Barrie Tomlinson, Part Two. The 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (January 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v6ixE-zWavo

  *Pope, Alex. 2026. Roy of the Rovers Editor Dies Aged 88. BBC (April 23): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5ywn47kxvjo

  *Unknown. 2026. RIP Barrie Tomlinson. 2000 AD (April 23): https://2000ad.com/news/rip-barrie-tomlinson/

Tagen-Dye, Carly. 2025. Frozen Director Jennifer Lee and Illustrator LeUyen Pham Team Up for YA Graphic Novel — See the Cover! (Exclusive). People (October 30): https://people.com/jennifer-lee-leuyen-pham-as-i-dream-of-you-see-inside-exclusive-11839338
Klissmman, Daniel. 2025. Lanterns Will Take Place over Different Time Periods, Won't Adapt One Specific Comic Storyline.  Lanterns showrunner Chris Mundy has revealed the show will explore different time periods, and discussed his efforts to deliver comic-accuracy on the series. Comicbook Movie (October 28): https://comicbookmovie.com/tv/dc/lanterns/lanterns-will-take-place-over-different-time-periods-wont-adapt-one-specific-comic-storyline-a224533
Degg, D. D. 2026. Michael de Adder Wins 2025 National Newspaper Award. Daily Cartoonist (April 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/25/michael-de-adder-wins-nna-award/

Degg, D. D. 2026. George Gant Nominated for Six Glyph Awards. Daily Cartoonist (April 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/25/george-gant-nominated-for-six-glyph-awards/

Keefe, Jim. 2026. King Features Colorist. Jim Keefe (April 26): https://www.patreon.com/posts/king-features-156538283

Rohrer, Jameson. 2026. Ink & Insight w/Jeremy Whitley & Jamie Noguchi!. Comix 4 All's Ink & Insight (134; April 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CcY9_1vWbW4

Bennett, Tara. 2026. ‘Swapped’ Director Nathan Greno on How Skydance Animation Is ‘Maturing With Each Project’. Cartoon Brew (April 22): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/swapped-nathan-greno-skydance-animation-260197.html

Bennett, Tara. 2026. Cartoon Saloon and Dog Ears’ My Brother the Minotaur: The Color Script Behind the Story (Exclusive BTS). Cartoon Brew (April 24): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/series/my-brother-the-minotaur-stefano-scapolan-cartoon-saloon-260304.html

Eisenbeis, Richard. 2026. Gundam Character Designer Yoshikazu Yasuhiko Talks Venus Wars, New Projects, and AI Art. Anime News Network (April 20): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-04-20/gundam-character-designer-yoshikazu-yasuhiko-talks-venus-wars-new-projects-and-ai-art/.235431

Eisenbeis, Richard. 2026. My Hero Academia Composer Yuki Hayashi Interview: Why “You Say Run” Goes With Everything [aka He's Why 'You Say Run' Goes With Everything]. Anime News Network (April 24): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-04-24/my-hero-academia-composer-yuki-hayashi-why-you-say-run-goes-with-everything/.236436, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6SlsvsMZj8

Iikura-Gross, Ken. 2026. Creators Speak Out After Go for It, Nakamura-kun!! Creator Syundei's X Exodus; Syundei deleted X/Twitter account on Sunday after dealing with alleged harassment. Anime News Network (April 14): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-14/creators-speak-out-after-go-for-it-nakamura-kun-creator-syundei-x-exodus/.236376

Iikura-Gross, Ken. 2026. 'Go for It, Nakamura-kun!!' Creator Comments on Latest Anime Episode; Syundei: "This is intended solely as a stylistic expression of BL & carries no deeper meaning”. Anime News Network (April 23): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-23/go-for-it-nakamura-kun-creator-comments-on-latest-anime-episode/.236720

Iikura-Gross, Ken. 2026. Gachiakuta Creator Kei Urana Addresses Manga Piracy. Anime News Network (April 23): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-04-23/gachiakuta-creator-kei-urana-addresses-manga-piracy/.236671

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: Silvia Califano [Italy]. downthetubes (April 25): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-silvia-califano/

Freeman, John. 2026. London Film and Comic Con Cancelled, Returning in 2027. downthetubes (April 24): https://downthetubes.net/london-film-and-comic-con-cancelled-returning-in-2027/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. London Film and Comic Con Cancelled Until August 2027. Bleeding Cool (April 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/london-film-and-comic-con-cancelled-until-august-2027/

Carter, Justin. 2026. ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ May Be Your New Shonen Fave; Bones and Hiromu Arakawa reunite to bring her latest manga to animated life, and it's a teamup well worth the watch. io9 (April 25): https://gizmodo.com/daemons-of-the-shadow-realm-may-be-your-new-shonen-fave-2000749566

Harper, David. 2026. The Design of Absolute DC: Rafael Albuquerque on Creating a “Monster” in Absolute Green Arrow. SKTCHD (April 22): https://sktchd.com/longform/absolute-green-arrow-rafael-albuquerque-feature/

Harper, David. 2026. “It’s Ambitious, to Say the Least”: Ram V on Building Something New in Deicidium. SKTCHD (April 23): https://sktchd.com/interview/ram-v-deicidium-interview/

Harper, David. 2026. Day Two With Pornsak Pichetshote. SKTCHD’s Off Panel (548; April 20): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-548-day-two-with-pornsak-pichetshote/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Pornsak_Pichetshote_2026.mp3

Omar. 2026. Paul Dini Interview | Batman the Animated Series | Harley Quinn | Zatanna Omnibus | Iron Man. Near Mint Condition (April 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIjxCUdT00k

Swinimer, John. 2026. Steve McGinnis Promotes Horror Comics at Brantford Comic Con. True North Country Comics Videos (April 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ONZomXdf1w

Cagle, Daryl. 2026. Trump's Brutal Crazy Iran War Brain Cartoons! 100+ Political Cartoons!. Caglecast (April 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S7xjsS-L6T4

Ruliffson, Jess and Tom Hart. 2026. The Terrible Anvil Season 2 Episode 04 Memories and Habits [The Odyssey of Sergeant Jack Brenna]. Sequential Artists Workshop (April 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qLCW4Ofw15Q

Moore, Terry. 2026. Designing My Poster for the Hercegnovski Strip Festival in Montenegro. Terry Moore Art (April 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxpsZ1CMvHw

Pistilli, TJ. 2026. Comic Corner Interview With Peter Harte - The Boy Who Inherited the Earth. Agents of Fandom (April 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WzjjVZS6Z2c

Unknown. 2026. Interview: Talent Search Winner Philip Read Talks Creature Featurette, His 2000 AD Debut! 2000 AD (April 24): https://2000ad.com/news/interview-talent-search-winner-philip-read-talks-creature-featurette-his-2000-ad-debut/

Unknown. 2026. Interview: ‘A Lovecraftian Pigeon Monster Has an Existential Crisis’ – Talent Search Winner Lilith Allen Discusses Her 2000 AD Debut! 2000 AD (April 22): https://2000ad.com/news/interview-a-lovecraftian-pigeon-monster-has-an-existential-crisis-talent-search-winner-lilith-allen-discusses-her-2000-ad-debut/

Edgers, Geoff. 2026. An Oral History of the Harvard Lampoon, the College Magazine That Remade Comedy [in print as The Lampoon: Harvard's Big Joke]. Washington Post (April 26): E1, 7-11. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/04/25/harvard-lampoon-150th-conan-snl/

Abrams, Jonathan. 2026. Krysten Ritter Puts the Black Leather Jacket Back On [in print as She’s Happy to Be Playing the Antihero Once More]. New York Times (April 23): C1. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/22/arts/television/krysten-ritter-jessica-jones-daredevil.html

Solano, Sophia. 2026. Sorry, Pub Trivia. Nude Drawing Might Be the Hippest New Event at D.C. Bars [in print as Nude Drawing Is Taking Off at D.C. Bars; cartoonist Babs New]. Washington Post (April 26): B13-14. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2026/04/25/nude-drawing-dc-bars/

Kendall, Joshua. 2026. Doonesbury and the Evolution — and Erosion — of Satire’s Power; Trump’s behavior at the press dinner may signal whether humor still has a place in political life. Boston Globe (April 25): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/04/25/opinion/garry-trudeau-doonesbury-satire/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Jim Lee Talks About His Health Issues & What It Meant for Batman #163. Bleeding Cool (April 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jim-lee-talks-about-his-health-issues-what-it-meant-for-batman-163/

Arrant, Chris. 2026. Jim Lee Shares His Private Health Struggles (He's Okay Now!) That Led to Batman: Hush 2 Delays, and a Rethinking of His Work-Life Balance. Popverse (April 25): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-dc-comics-publisher-jim-lee-hush-2-delays-pre-diabetic

Sunday, April 26, 2026

WaPo discovers nude life drawing in local bars

Fantom Comics has been doing this for years, and I'm sure other sites have as well. 

Sorry, pub trivia. Nude drawing might be the hippest new event at D.C. bars [in print as Nude drawing is taking off at D.C. bars; cartoonist Babs New]

Washington Post April 26 2026: B13-14

WaPo oral history of Harvard Lampoon

An oral history of the Harvard Lampoon, the college magazine that remade comedy [in print as The Lampoon: Harvard's Big Joke]

Washington Post (April 26 2026): E1, 7-11

Jeremy Whitley & Jamie Noguchi interview


The Last Sleepover by Daniel Boris

 


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Saturday, April 25, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/24/2026

Davies, Dominic. 2026. Sketching affects: enacting human rights as relationships. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 16): 1–19. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2660356 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2660356

Firmonasari, Aprillia, Wening Udasmoro, Merry Andriani, & Romane Viau. 2026. Tropes and tensions: depicting the Indonesian other in Mentawaï! and La Javanaise. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 14): 1–24. Online at  https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2655235 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2655235

Fuentefría Rodríguez, David, Lucas Morales Domínguez, and Milena Trenta. 2026. The European Comic Published in Heavy Metal (1977–1990) and the ‘Mascots’ of Heavy Music: A Proposal for an Intermedial Iconographic Atlas. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 16): 1–18. https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2657974 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2657974

Raina, Shriya. 2026. Intimate Borders and Bordering the Intimate in This Side, That Side [Vishwajyoti Ghosh]. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 20): 1–19. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2655236 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2655236

Sarkar, Ritam. 2026. The City as Phantasmagoria: Urban Comics and Postcolonial Spatial Construction in Sarnath Banerjee’s The Barn Owl’s Wondrous Capers [India]. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 7): 1–21. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2652077 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2652077

Torrecilla, Angelica Cabrera. 2026. The Technological Invasion in the Cyber/Punk Graphic Narratives of Blame!, We3, and The Private Eye. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 8): 1–15. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2651545 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2651545

Hyła, Iga. 2026. Katsuki Bakugō as a Japanised Renaissance Age Superhero [My Hero Academia by Kōhei Horikoshi]. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 13): 1–15.  Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2657973 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2657973
 
Hasan, Sk Tousif, and Rohan Hassan. 2026. Book Review: Comics Itibritya, by Kaushik Majumdar. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (April 20): 1–4. Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2662361 and https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21504857.2026.2662361

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026.
Kyle Starks: Comic Artist, Wrestling Fan, Creative Genius.
Collectors Confessions (April 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lkl_d0muJRw

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 04/24/26: Ward and Pearson Reveal The Patron. The Beat (April 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-042426/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: A Whole New World, Wyldheart, Zeroghost, and Two More Projects You’ll Love. The Beat (April 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-a-whole-new-world-wyldheart-zeroghost-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Moon Girl And Devil Dinosaur Bows Out With a Peabody Award. The Beat (April 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mgadd-peabody-award/

Dillon, Sean. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Soviet Land Asks What Does It Mean to Be an Artist in a Broken World? [France]. The Beat (April 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-soviet-land-asks-what-does-it-mean-to-be-an-artist-in-a-broken-world/

Stanway, Elizabeth. 2026. Dan Dare Is Blasting Off Again: Why, as a Scientist, I’m Excited for the Comics’ Return. The Conversation (April 24): https://theconversation.com/dan-dare-is-blasting-off-again-why-as-a-scientist-im-excited-for-the-comics-return-281053, and https://downthetubes.net/dan-dare-is-blasting-off-again-why-as-a-scientist-im-excited-for-the-comics-return/

Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Frank Cotham Returns. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (248; April 22): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/19062096-episode-248-frank-cotham-returns

Genter, Ethan. 2026. Film Noir Takes Center Stage [Paul Karasik]. Vineyard Gazette (April 23): https://vineyardgazette.com/news/2026/04/23/film-noir-takes-center-stage

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [177]. Scoop (April 23): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-177/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Inside the Guide: Top 25 Western Comics of ’95. Scoop (April 23): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/inside-the-guide-top-25-western-comics-of-95-2/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Tom King & Dan Parent Join Forces for Jughead Special. Scoop (April 20): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/tom-king-dan-parent-join-forces-for-jughead-special/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Woohoo! ‘The Simpsons Movie’ Sequel and ‘Phineas and Ferb’ Among Animated Productions Coming to California. Animation Magazine (April 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/woohoo-the-simpsons-movie-sequel-and-phineas-and-ferb-among-animated-productions-coming-to-california/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ACLU Launches Stop-Motion Civics Series ‘Know Your Rights University’. Animation Magazine (April 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/aclu-launches-stop-motion-civics-series-know-your-rights-university/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Oscar-Winning Classic ‘Shrek’ Returns to Theaters for 25th Anniversary. Animation Magazine (April 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/oscar-winning-classic-shrek-returns-to-theaters-for-25th-anniversary/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Netflix to Premiere ‘The Ribbon Hero,’ a New Movie Based on Osamu Tezuka’s ‘Princess Knight’. Animation Magazine (April 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/netflix-to-premiere-the-ribbon-hero-a-new-movie-based-on-osamu-tezukas-princess-knight/

Venning, Barry. 2026. Lecture 08 April 2026 Cartoons and Contraptions: The Wonderful World of W Heath Robinson. The Arts Society (April 16): https://theartssociety.org/arts-news-features/lecture-08-april-2026-cartoons-and-contraptions-wonderful-world-w-heath-robinson

Emerson, Codey. 2026. Nationally Acclaimed Cartoonist Gary Varvel Visits Greencastle Christian Church. Banner Graphic (April 22): https://www.suncommercial.com/banner_graphic/article_f3c9f0f6-71ad-5c28-96b6-e05a72eb7e96.html

Brock, Chris. 2026. New Times Cartoonist Returned to Hobby After 25 Years in Education [Joe Long]. NNY360 (April 23): https://www.nny360.com/artsandlife/new-times-cartoonist-returned-to-hobby-after-25-years-in-education/article_7ad5eaff-d6e5-5789-b2b6-6baa5549ede5.html

Robinson, Tasha. 2026. Andy Serkis Defends His Beleaguered Animal Farm Movie: 'Exactly What Orwell Would Have Wanted'. Polygon (April 23): https://www.polygon.com/andy-serkis-defends-animal-farm/

Jameson. 2026. Ink & Insight w/Dean Haspiel, Doug Latino & Eli Schwab! [Real Life Comix: Only in New York]. Comix 4 All (April 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUlq-dUTAO8

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. Get Your Kicks [Real Life Comix: Only in New York]. VITO X DINO (66; April 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v91SIDnVoA0

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Captive of the Sun — This Week’s Links. TCJ (April 24): https://www.tcj.com/captive-of-the-sun-this-weeks-links/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. New Collection ‘Times Like These’ Joins Growing List of Protest Comics. Forbes (April 17): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/04/17/new-collection-times-like-these-joins-growing-list-of-protest-comics/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A - Mark Russell on ‘The Forgotten Divine’. Smash Pages (April 20): https://smashpages.net/2026/04/20/smash-pages-qa-mark-russell-on-the-forgotten-divine/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A - Matt Kindt on ‘Mind MGMT: New & Improved’. Smash Pages (April 21): https://smashpages.net/2026/04/21/smash-pages-qa-matt-kindt-on-mind-mgmt-new-improved/

Elliott, Wendy. 2026. Conundrum Press Deserves to Be Better Known [Canada]. Annapolis Valley Register (April 16): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/annapolis-valley/wendy-elliott-conundrum-press-deserves-to-be-better-known

Brooke, David. 2026. ‘American Caper’ Team Talks Satire, Violence, and Why Everyone in Verona, Wyoming Is a Mess; Co-writer Lazlow, editor Shelly Bond, and finisher Chris Anderson on building one of comics’ wildest crime satires. AIPT (April 21): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/04/21/american-caper-dark-horse-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Swords, Thieves, and a Sisyphean Struggle: Andrew Whyte Breaks Down ‘Basileus’; Book one of the engaging fantasy tale recently funded via Kickstarter. AIPT (April 23): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/04/23/basileus-andrew-whyte-qa/

Oeuillet, Julien. 2026. From North to South: Joan Yang's Taiwanese Comic Book Odyssey. CommonWealth Magazine (April 20): https://english.cw.com.tw/article/article.action?id=4724

Qundeel, Samah. 2026. Meet India’s First Muslim Superhero—Musalman Dons a Skullcape and Fights Crime With Wit; Musalman Comix and its eponymous superhero were created by Bengaluru-based journalist, writer, and stand-up comedian Falah Faisal in 2017. The Print (April 22): https://theprint.in/feature/indias-first-muslim-superhero-musalman/2910740/

Wise, Damon. 2026. ‘Rogue Trooper’ First Look at Teaser Trailer for Duncan Jones’ Hand-Crafted Take on ‘2000 AD’ Comic Book’s Dystopian War Machine; Q&A With Filmmakers. Deadline (April 20): https://deadline.com/2026/04/rogue-trooper-first-look-duncan-jones-stuart-fenegan-2000-ad-1236865572/

Unknown. 2026. In Germany, European Authors Take on Manga With K-Pop Romance Novels. Korea Times (April 22): https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/others/20260422/in-germany-european-authors-take-on-manga-with-k-pop-romance-novels

Unknown. 2026. George Wylesol: The Environment as Character. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (451; April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGHaNH_7HPI

Garcia, Alex. 2026. How Bill Holbrook Never Missed a Day (Times Three). Comics Kingdom’s Inside the Kingdom (April 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOrvtkWCpYk

Swinimer, John. 2026. Sonya Ballantyne Discusses the New Autobio Graphic Novel ‘The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne’. True North Country Comics Videos (April 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haefVSDSkI4

Georges, Nicole. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop With Nicole Georges. Sequential Artists Workshop (April 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eymDR4fbRb4

Porter, Rick. 2026. ‘Gen V’ Canceled After Two Seasons on Prime Video. Hollywood Reporter (April 24): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/gen-v-canceled-2-seasons-prime-video-1236575060/

Gossett, Christian, David Hyde, and Kris Simon. 2026. Paul Pope on Rowland S. Howard!. Superfan Podcast (10; April 24): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-10

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Amy Kurzweil on Holocaust Graphic Memoirs. GraphicMemoirBlog (April 24): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/amy-kurzweil-on-holocaust-graphic

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Stacked Deck Press Favorites Are Now Available on Hoopla. The Beat (April 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/stacked-deck-press-favorites-are-now-available-on-hoopla/

Thursday, April 23, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/23/2026

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Paul Noth Named First Cartoonist Laureate of Wisconsin. The Beat (April 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/paul-noth-cartoon-laureate/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Groupe Morgane to Run Angoulême From 2027, Former Organisers Speak Out. Bleeding Cool (April 22): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/groupe-morgane-to-run-angouleme-from-2027-former-organisers-speak-out/

Oller, Jacob. 2026. Animal Farm's Creative Bankruptcy Is Summed up in a Single Song; All you need to know about Andy Serkis' absurd adaptation is that it starts with a barnyard rap. AV Club (April 22): https://www.avclub.com/animal-farm-andy-serkis-barnyard-rap-opening-song

 
  *Han, Angie. 2026. ‘Stranger Things: Tales From ’85’ Review: Odessa A’zion Is the Rare Bright Spot in Netflix’s Dull and Unambitious Animated Spinoff. Hollywood Reporter (April 23): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/stranger-things-tales-from-85-review-netflix-odessa-azion-1236572173/

  *Motamayor, Rafael. 2026. Stranger Things: Tales From '85 Has an Identity Crisis; Netflix's animated spin-off tries—and fails—to appeal to both longtime fans and young newbies. AV Club (April 23): https://www.avclub.com/stranger-things-tales-from-85-review-netflix-tv

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Natural Understanding: Director Nathan Greno and His Team on Being Inspired by the Wonders of the Real World in the Skydance/Netflix Movie ‘Swapped’ (Exclusive Art). Animation Magazine (April 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/natural-impact-director-nathan-greno-and-his-team-on-being-inspired-by-the-wonders-of-the-real-world-in-the-skydance-netflix-movie-swapped-exclusive-art/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. GoFundMe Campaign Aims to Preserve the Animated Legacy of Bob McKnight. Animation Magazine (April 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/gofundme-campaign-aims-to-preserve-the-animated-legacy-of-bob-mcknight/

Cho, Winston. 2026. ‘Simpsons’ Movie Sequel Nabs $21.9 Million to Film in California; Animation is emerging as a major participant in the state's film and TV tax credit program, which allowed the category to become eligible for subsidies. Hollywood Reporter (April 23): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/simpsons-movie-sequel-nabs-21-9-million-to-film-in-california-1236572654/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Nikola Čižmešija's First Comic Con Outside of Croatia Is Portsmouth; Batman, Turtles and Godzilla's Nikola Čižmešija's first Comic Con outside of Croatia is Portsmouth Comic Con for Free Comic Book Day. Bleeding Cool (April 22): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nikola-cizmesijas-first-comic-con-outside-of-croatia-is-portsmouth/

Degg, D. D. 2026. College Group Punished After Posting 56 Year Old Cartoon [Emory Douglas]. Daily Cartoonist (April 23): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/23/college-group-punished-after-posting-56-year-old-cartoon/

Gathje, Ruthie Jane. 2026. Duke University Revokes SJP Chapter's Status After ‘Antisemitic’ Social Media Post [Emory Douglas cartoon]. Campus Reform (April 17): https://www.campusreform.org/article/duke-university-revokes-sjp-chapters-status-antisemitic-social-media-post/29739

Despa, Ana. 2026. Student Affairs Freezes Funding, Revokes Recognized Status for Duke's SJP Chapter [Emory Douglas cartoon]. Duke Chronicle (April 14): https://dukechronicle.com/article/duke-university-student-affairs-freezes-sjp-funding-students-for-justice-in-palestine-loses-student-group-status-20260415

Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Judd Winick for Hilo Presents: The Mighty - Comix Experience Graphic Novel Kids Club Feb 2026. Comix Experience (April 23): www.youtube.com/watch?v=sP6NsesdjnA

Jack D. 2026. Ben 10 Returns! Interview With Creator Joe Casey!. Forbidden Planet TV (April 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs-pCVxiCO0

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With JD Amato & Sophie Morse [The Endless Game]. Words, Images, & Worlds (April 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4SzTOjpjVU

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Wondercon 2026 Exclusive Interview: Tiny Chef Team Talks the Evolution of Storytelling in Art!. The Beat (April 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_WPO0sh4K0

Cody. 2026. Interview #530 w/ Chris Schweizer - Outlaw's Apprentice. Keeping It Geekly (530; April 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i2YyacUvXiY

Cody. 2026. FantastiCon Interview w/ Dirk Manning [Source Point Press]. Keeping It Geekly (March 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGdrQNuil4s

Holub, Christian. 2026. ‘History Happens to Individuals’: PW Talks With Molly Crabapple. Publishers Weekly (April 22): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/100225-illustrating-history-pw-talks-with-molly-crabapple.html

Simons, Dean. 2026. Angoulême: Association FIBD on the Attack as Morgane Group Sets Sights for a January 2027 Festival Return. The Beat (April 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-association-fibd-on-the-attack-as-morgane-group-sets-sights-for-a-january-2027-festival-return/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Stephan Franck on His Return to Kickstarter for the Final Installment of the Neo-Noir Graphic Novel Series, ‘Palomino’. Fanbase Press (April 21): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58444-fanbase-press-interviews-stephan-franck-on-his-return-to-kickstarter-for-the-final-installment-of-the-neo-noir-graphic-novel-series-palomino/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Joe Palmer on the Upcoming Release of the Dystopian Thriller Series, ‘Destination Kill,’ With Oni Press. Fanbase Press (April 17): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58431-fanbase-press-interviews-joe-palmer-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-dystopian-thriller-series-destination-kill-with-oni-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Ben Stenbeck on the Release of the Comic Book Mini-Series, ‘Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man,’ With Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. Fanbase Press (April 22): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58451-fanbase-press-interviews-ben-stenbeck-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-mini-series-lands-unknown-the-skinless-man-with-mike-mignola-and-dark-horse-comics/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews JD Glass and Kris Dresen on the Release of the YA Graphic Novel, ‘Punk Like Me,’ With Street Noise Books. Fanbase Press (April 21): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58448-fanbase-press-interviews-jd-glass-and-kris-dresen-on-the-release-of-the-ya-graphic-novel-punk-like-me-with-street-noise-books/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Nadine Takvorian on the Release of the Autobiographical Graphic Novel, ‘Armaveni,’ With Levine Querido. Fanbase Press (April 23): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58457-fanbase-press-interviews-nadine-takvorian-on-the-release-of-the-autobiographical-graphic-novel-armaveni-with-levine-querido/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Olivia Sullivan on the Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘Oracles,’ With Avery Hill Publishing. Fanbase Press (April 23): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58455-fanbase-press-interviews-olivia-sullivan-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-oracles-with-avery-hill-publishing/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Shae Martin on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book Series, ‘The Protector’. Fanbase Press (April 17): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58427-fanbase-press-interviews-shae-martin-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-comic-book-series-the-protector/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Todd Black on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the STEM-Focused Comic Book Series, ‘Seekers of Science’. Fanbase Press (April 17): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58429-fanbase-press-interviews-todd-black-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-stem-focused-comic-book-series-seekers-of-science/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. BICS 2026: Not a Traditional Comics Show, and That’s Okay. The Beat (April 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/bics-2026-not-a-traditional-comics-show-and-thats-okay/

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Big Bidness Babble"

"Big Bidness Babble"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4251

11 x 15 inch medium-res color .jpg image, 592kb

Starring in order of appearance: Some Harvard Economics dweeb, author of
"Some Crap You Bought To Read On The Plane"; some wild-ass up-all-night,
Monster Energy-guzzling, stock-market playing Wall Street geek, author
of "Some Crap You Bought To Read On The Plane"; and some shallow,
glitzed-up ex-Chamber Of Commerce honcho who's now the executive
director of some big-ass retailers' association, author of "Some Crap
You Bought To Read On The Plane".

Inspired by a lively, witty exchange between some pals on Bluesky a
couple of weeks ago, riffing on business media pundit shartage.

(At this point, has there ever been a panelist or Guest Contributing
Analyst on The Network Formerly Known As MSNBC who HASN'T been pushing a book on the air lately?)

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/22/2026

Doran, Colleen. 2026. Good Omens Process Talk. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (April 22): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/good-omens-process-talk

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Luke McGarry Brings His Comics Work Into Print for the First Time. The Beat (April 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-luke-mcgarry-weird-hill-to-die-on/

Dom of X. 2026. Chip Zdarsky Interview - Talking Captain America, Avengers: Armageddon, & His First Batman Omnibus!. Dom of X (April 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxKg1fZMSwo

Dave. 2026. Zdarsky & Fraction Reveal What's Next for Batman, Armageddon and Sex Criminals!. Direct Edition (April 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtJJrVeHH9s

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Dave Kellett Nominated as Hugo Award Best Professional Artist. Daily Cartoonist (April 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/21/dave-kellett-nominated-as-hugo-award-best-professional-artist/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Ducks and Rocket Ships Exhibit Announced for Florian Satzinger [animator]. Daily Cartoonist (April 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/21/ducks-and-rocket-ships-exhibit-announced-for-florian-satzinger/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cartoonist Studio Prize Winners Are Mimi Pond and Suerynn Lee [Center for Cartoon Studies]. Daily Cartoonist (April 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/22/cartoonist-studio-prize-winners-are-mimi-pond-and-suerynn-lee/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. New Organizer Selected for Angoulême International Comics Festival. Daily Cartoonist (April 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/21/angouleme-comic-strip-festival-selects-new-organizer/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Understanding the Angoulême International Comics Festival Drama. Daily Cartoonist (April 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/22/understanding-the-angouleme-international-comics-festival-drama/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Will There Be a 2027 Angoulême Comic Strip Festival? (UPDATED). Daily Cartoonist (April 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/22/will-there-be-a-2027-angouleme-comic-strip-festival/

Hienard, Sophie. 2026. Délai Court, Dialogue Avec Les Auteurs, Expositions Réduites... Les Défis du Festival d'Angoulême Pour son Retour en 2027 Après Les Polémiques. BFM (April 22): https://www.bfmtv.com/culture/livres-bd/delai-court-dialogue-avec-les-auteurs-expositions-reduites-les-defis-du-festival-d-angouleme-pour-son-retour-en-2027-apres-les-polemiques_AN-202604220607.html

AFP. 2026. "Plus Clair et Transparent": Le Festival d'Angoulême Amené à se Réinventer Avec un Nouvel Appel à Projets. BFM (January 9): https://www.bfmtv.com/culture/livres-bd/plus-clair-et-transparent-le-festival-d-angouleme-amene-a-se-reinventer-avec-un-nouvel-appel-a-projets_AD-202601090692.html

AFP. 2026. "Un Festival Massacré": Les Organisateurs Évincés du Festival de BD d'Angoulême en Appellent à la Ministre de la Culture. BFM (April 15): https://www.bfmtv.com/culture/livres-bd/un-festival-massacre-les-organisateurs-evinces-du-festival-de-bd-d-angouleme-en-appellent-a-la-ministre-de-la-culture_AD-202604150766.html

AFP. 2026. Angoulême: le Futur Festival de la BD Confié à l'Organisateur des Francofolies. BFM (April 21): https://www.bfmtv.com/culture/livres-bd/angouleme-le-futur-festival-de-la-bd-confie-a-l-organisateur-des-francofolies_AD-202604210773.html

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Bizaar Studios Checks in With Terence and Rachel Winter for ‘Nouvelle,’ a New Animated Show About a High-End Hotel. Animation Magazine (April 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/bizaar-studios-checks-in-with-terence-and-rachel-winter-for-new-adult-animated-show-about-high-end-hotel/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Exclusive: ‘My Brother the Minotaur’ Creators Share the Charming New Apple TV Show’s Mythical Journey. Animation Magazine (April 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/my-brother-the-minotaur-creators-share-the-charming-new-apple-tv-shows-mythical-journey/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Pe‘l Schlechter Turns 105. Daily Cartoonist (April 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/21/pel-schlechter-turns-105/

Thill, Marc. 2026. A Century of Drawing: Pe‘l Schlechter Turns 105; The graphic designer, illustrator, newspaper designer and poet has shaped Luxembourg’s visual memory like almost no other. Luxembourg Times (April 20): https://www.luxtimes.lu/culture/a-century-of-drawing-pe-l-schlechter-turns-105/146708097.html

Kneip, Bea. 2026. Comic Art Pioneer Pe’l Schlechter Celebrates 105th Birthday. RTL Today (April 20): https://today.rtl.lu/culture/film-and-books/comic-art-pioneer-pel-schlechter-celebrates-105th-birthday-553347863

Siuntres, John. 2026. Greg Rucka Batwoman Forged Lazurus and More. Word Balloon (April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ja3CSislVto

Degg, D. D. 2026. Todd Pendleton – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (April 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/22/todd-pendleton-rip/

McCone, Caroline and Josh Kelly. 2026. A Look at Notable Works by Todd Pendleton, Oklahoman Journalist and Firefighter. The Oklahoman (March 20): https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/local/2026/03/20/a-look-at-notable-works-by-award-winning-oklahoman-journalist-todd-pendleton/89245606007/

Dodd, Peggy. 2026. ‘There Was Real Power:’ Former Newspaper Art Director, Volunteer Firefighter’s Journalistic Legacy Remembered [Todd Pendleton]. Norman Transcript (April 21): https://www.normantranscript.com/news/there-was-real-power-former-newspaper-art-director-volunteer-firefighter-s-journalistic-legacy-remembered/article_86bc611c-69a4-4f5e-aab8-a9eab04b4962.html

Unknown. 2026. Todd Bryan Pendleton (September 7, 1963 — March 20, 2026). Wadley’s Funeral Service. https://www.wadleysfuneralservice.com/obituaries/todd-pendleton

Johnston, Rich. 2026. A New Forbidden Planet Opens in Norwich on Free Comic Book Day… Aha!. Bleeding Cool (April 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/a-new-forbidden-planet-opens-in-norwich-on-free-comic-book-day-aha/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration Opens in London This June. Bleeding Cool (April 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-quentin-blake-centre-for-illustration-opens-in-london-this-june/

Scheck, Frank. 2026. ‘Animal Farm’ Review: Seth Rogen, Kieran Culkin and Glenn Close Voice Andy Serkis’ Dumbed-Down Orwell Adaptation. Hollywood Reporter (April 22): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/animal-farm-review-andy-serkis-glenn-close-seth-rogen-1236570935/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Exclusive: Anthony Mauro Signs on at IDW as Talent & Events Manager. ICv2 (April 22): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62200/exclusive-anthony-mauro-signs-idw

Griepp, Milton. 2026. ComicsPro Expands San Diego Comic-Con Retailer Programming With Retailer Day on Friday. ICv2 (April 21): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62195/comicspro-expands-san-diego-comic-con-retailer-programming

Sharf, Zack. 2026. Fox Movie Boss Says Execs Thought ‘X-Men’ Was a ‘Disaster’ and Rupert Murdoch Flipped Out Over ‘Fight Club’: ‘What Kind of Sick F—ing Human Would Make This?’. Variety (April 21): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/fox-boss-x-men-disaster-rupert-murdoch-fight-club-meltdown-1236726992/

Friedman, Emily. 2026. Class Recap With Kieron Gillen on DIE [Intro to Literary Studies]. Critical Prof (April 10): https://www.patreon.com/posts/class-recap-with-155314827, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb-q0Tz_N_I

Pires, Curt. 2026. Curt Pires Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 18 [Canada]. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-p9tP0Y1A4

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guests Dean Haspiel, Doug Latino, & Eli Schwab [Real Life Comix]. Pop Culture Squad (April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAPlytTA3Y8

Farley, Chad. 2026. The Genius Behind the Most Talked-About Indie Comic Today [Fred Kennedy]. Collectors Confessions (April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84V3zGY5jLU

Swinimer, John. 2026. Justin Heggs and Cam Hayden Talk ‘Death Metal Duck’. True North Country Comics Videos (April 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9uj2nZrImug

Sumner, Andrew. 2026. Garth Ennis, John Higgins and the Action All-Stars Celebrate Their Action 50th Anniversary Special!. Forbidden Planet TV (April 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W4n7ChNQ5Vw

Nicholas, Jamar, Steve Conley and Mike Manley. 2026. Carla Speed McNeil. Pencil to Pencil (April 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xVTpIsliFMo

Chaney, Jen. 2026. Animated Spinoff Turns the ‘Stranger Things’ Aesthetic Upside Down [in print as Animated Spin on 'Stranger Things']. Washington Post (April 22): B1-2. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2026/04/18/stranger-things-animated-netflix/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. "Dark" Magical Girl Series Madoka Magica Is the Successor to Sailor Moon, Not a Subversion; Though mostly viewed as a grim "deconstruction" of magical girl tropes, the series has much more in common with its predecessors than genre skeptics realize. AV Club (April 22): https://www.avclub.com/puella-magi-madoka-magica-15-year-anniversary-sailor-moon


Wednesday, April 22, 2026

WaPo on Stranger Things animated prequel

Animated spinoff turns the ‘Stranger Things’ aesthetic upside down [in print as Animated spin on 'Stranger Things']

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Washington Post  April 22, 2026: B1-2

CARLA SPEED McNEIL | PENCIL TO PENCIL 4/22/26


Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/21/2026

  *AFP. 2026. Le Dessinateur Jacques-Armand Cardon, l’Un des Noms Emblématiques du "Canard Enchaîné", Est Mort. Le Monde (April 7): https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2026/04/07/le-dessinateur-jacques-armand-cardon-l-un-des-noms-emblematiques-du-canard-enchaine-est-mort_6677915_3382.html

  *Macé de Lépinay, Victor. 2020. Cardon: "Il Faut Essayer de Compenser l’Absence et l'Intranquillité Permanente Par un Surcroît d'Imaginaire". France Culture - Le Rayon BD (October 18): https://www.radiofrance.fr/franceculture/podcasts/le-rayon-bd/cardon-il-faut-essayer-de-compenser-l-absence-et-l-intranquillite-permanente-par-un-surcroit-d-imaginaire-9739500

  *Servin, Lucie. 2020. Cardon: "L’Image Est Plus Forte Que le Discours Qui l’Enferme". L'Humanité (November 24): https://www.humanite.fr/cardon-limage-est-plus-forte-que-le-discours-qui-lenferme-696588

  *Unknown. 2015. Mémoire de Soye. Le Point sur les Projets [Cardon]. Le Télégramme (January 28): https://www.letelegramme.fr/morbihan/ploemeur-56270/spanmemoire-de-soyespan-le-point-sur-les-projets-2334215.php

  *Unknown. 2023. Le Dessinateur et Caricaturiste Jacques-Armand Cardon Participera à un Débat à Longeville-sur-Mer. Ouest-France (June 14): https://www.ouest-france.fr/pays-de-la-loire/longeville-sur-mer-85560/le-dessinateur-et-caricaturiste-jacques-armand-cardon-participera-a-un-debat-a-longeville-sur-mer-168fdf50-01ed-11ee-85d0-6299c849214a

  *Unknown. 2026. Cardon, le Dessinateur Philosophe du "Canard Enchaîné", Est Mort. 20 Minutes (April 7): https://www.20minutes.fr/arts-stars/culture/4217164-20260407-cardon-dessinateur-philosophe-canard-enchaine-mort

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Art Spiegelman [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (1). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Bryan Talbot [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (2). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Denis Kitchen [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (3). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Ed Brubaker [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (4). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022.  Jerry Robinson [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (5). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Jim Woodring [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (6). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. José Carlos Fernandes [documentary short; Portugal]. Cinekomix!!! (7). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Max [documentary short; Spain]. Cinekomix!!! (8). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Mike Royer [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (9). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Neil Gaiman [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (10). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Rick Veitch [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (11). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Tommi Musturi [documentary short; Finland]. Cinekomix!!! (12). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Pêra, Edgar. 2022. Will Eisner [documentary short]. Cinekomix!!! (13). Portugal: Bando A Parte

Unlikely Collaborators. 2025. Prison Yoga Project Launches First-Ever Graphic Novel with Support from Unlikely Collaborators [press release]. PR Newswire (October 27): https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/prison-yoga-project-launches-first-ever-graphic-novel-with-support-from-unlikely-collaborators-302592061.html

DiVincezo, Alex. 2025. Classic Horror Magazine ‘Weird Tales’ To Receive First-Ever Graphic Novel [Exclusive]. Bloody Disgusting (October 28): https://bloody-disgusting.com/exclusives/3910965/classic-pulp-horror-magazine-weird-tales-to-receive-first-ever-graphic-novel-exclusive/

Patches, Matt. 2025. 50 years later, Rocky Horror is getting a new story.  Bride of Rocky Horror picks back up with Janet after a time... warp. Polygon (October 27): https://www.polygon.com/rocky-horror-comic-sequel/

Winters, Laurie. 2026. MOWA Names Wisconsin's Inaugural Cartoonist Laureate [Paul Noth]. MOWA (Summer): 2-5.  Online at https://online.fliphtml5.com/htjwz/NWLTR_Summer_26/#p=2

 Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 04/21/26: Badrock Gets New Spin-Off. The Beat (April 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-042126/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Watch: Tini Howard Competes on Jeopardy! The Beat (April 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tini-howard-jeopardy/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Big Nate Goes Sunday Only, But No Daily Reruns. Daily Cartoonist (April 20): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/20/big-nate-goes-sunday-only-but-no-daily-reruns/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Mad Cave Lays Off Editors & Marketers, Its President Tells Us Why. Bleeding Cool (April 20): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mad-cave-lays-off-editors-marketers-its-president-tells-us-why/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Studio Ursa Conjures ‘Catus Magus’ Animated Comedy for May Launch. Animation Magazine (April 20): www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/studio-ursa-conjures-catus-magus-animated-comedy-for-may-launch/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. LEGO & Aardman Launch ‘Boop’ Short Inspired by Kids’ Creations. Animation Magazine (April 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/lego-aardman-launch-boop-short-inspired-by-kids-creations/

Brookes, Gareth. 2026. Reading Comics Through the Body: Embodiment and Materiality in the Making and Reading of Comics. Palgrave Macmillan Cham. https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-032-06874-3

Simons, Dean. 2026. The New Angoulême Festival Organizer Has Been Named. The Beat (April 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-new-angouleme-festival-organizer-has-been-named/

Lent, John A. 2026. In Memoriam: Frank H. Stack (1937-2026). International Journal of Comic Art Blog (April 21): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/04/in-memoriam-frank-h-stack-1937-2026.html

Lafitte, Priscille. 2025. Robert Crumb, Comic Book Author: "I Hate Phony Enthusiasm, I Hate It When Music Is Too Jive". France Musique (October 19): www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/musique-emoi/robert-crumb-comics-author-i-hate-it-when-music-is-too-jive-with-that-phony-enthusiasm-english-version-8427010 and https://www.radiofrance.fr/francemusique/podcasts/musique-emoi/robert-crumb-auteur-de-bande-dessinee-je-fuis-les-musiques-calibrees-commercialement-pour-rendre-joyeux-ou-triste-4189565

Simons, Dean. 2026. Dispute Erupts Over George Pratt Art Book Crowdfunder. The Beat (April 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dispute-erupts-over-george-pratt-art-book-crowdfunder/

Chang, Connie. 2026. A Visually Stunning Animated Series [“My Brother the Minotaur”; Cartoon Saloon; Ireland]. New York Times Watching (April 20): https://messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com/dynamic/render?campaign_id=20&ccpaOptOut=true&emc=edit_wg_20260420&instance_id=174365&isViewInBrowser=true&nl=watching&productCode=WG&regi_id=5998369&segment_id=218518&sendId=218518&uri=nyt://newsletter/4876b1d0-5ed1-57d1-bb1a-f4e013f2f8ae

Hale, Mike. 2026. It’s (Always) the Season for Anime; There’s a new crop four times a year. This spring, the Ghibli-like “Witch Hat Atelier” and the alternate-future samurai saga “Nippon Sangoku” stand out. New York Times (April 16): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/16/arts/television/anime-streaming-nippon-sangoku-witch-hat-atelier.html

Clarkson, Kelly. 2026. Dav Pilkey Credits ADHD for 'Captain Underpants' Inspiration. The Kelly Clarkson Show (April 17): https://www.nbc.com/the-kelly-clarkson-show/video/dav-pilkey-credits-adhd-for-captain-underpants-inspiration/ACCN532741814

Libert, Mikaël. 2026. Ce Caricaturiste Allemand va Perdre son Procès Contre Vladimir Poutine, Mais il a Déjà Gagné [Germany; Jacques Tilly; sculpture]. 20 Minutes (February 24): https://www.20minutes.fr/monde/russie/4202624-20260224-caricaturiste-allemand-va-perdre-proces-contre-vladimir-poutine-deja-gagne