Grift Mobile by Daniel Boris

Another Trump scam?? Shocking!

Maggie Shang interviewed

Exploring the Graphic Novel Collaboration Process: A Q&A with Johnell DeWitt and Maggie Shang

Daphne Higbee

D. Higbee blog May 11 2026

https://daphnehigbee.com/2026/05/11/exploring-the-graphic-novel-collaboration-process-a-qa-with-johnell-dewitt-and-maggie-shang/

COMICTROPOLIS Debuts: Insider Comic Conversations at DC Public Library

 

COMICTROPOLIS Debuts: Insider Comic Conversations

DC Public Library is excited to launch COMICTROPOLIS, a brand‑new conversation series for teens that brings the world of comic book creation to life. Led by native Washingtonian and acclaimed writer David Betancourt (The Athletic/New York Times; formerly The Washington Post; Marvel Entertainment), COMICTROPOLIS invites young fans into insider discussions with some of the industry’s most creative voices. Together, Betancourt and his guests will explore what it’s like to write for iconic universes like Marvel and DC Comics, how popular characters are shaped behind the scenes, and what it means to build original, creator‑owned worlds from the ground up. Upcoming COMICTROPOLIS events include:

• La Borinqueña Rises - An Afternoon with Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez | Saturday, May 23 at 2 p.m., MLK Library  
• From the Boondocks to a Galaxy Far Far Away - An Afternoon with Rodney Barnes | Sunday, May 31 at 2 p.m., MLK Library  
• Miles Morales and Me - How a D.C. Kid Ended Up Writing Miles Morales | Saturday, June 13 at 2 p.m., Southwest Library  
• Between the Comic to the Controller - In conversation with Stephanie Williams & Evan Narcisse | Saturday, June 20 at 2 p.m., West End Library  
• The Comic That Became the Supergirl Movie - An Afternoon with Tom King | Sunday, July 12 at 2 p.m., MLK Library    

Learn More and Register

Monument Makeover by Daniel Boris

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/9-10/2026

Doctorow, Cory. 2025. Science Comics Computers: How Digital Hardware Works” Steampunk dinosaurs, scratch-build a pressurized air-based, Turing complete, universal von Neumann machine. Medium (November 5): https://doctorow.medium.com/https-pluralistic-net-2025-11-05-xor-xand-xnor-nand-nor-brawniac-44c34b203c08

Unknown. 2025. Adventure stories, political satire and non-fiction comics at the Cartoonmuseum Basel [exhibition; Christophe Blain; France]. Blue News (November 6): https://www.bluewin.ch/en/entertainment/adventure-stories-political-satire-and-non-fiction-comics-at-the-cartoonmuseum-basel-2951435.html

Azouz, Inès. 2025. The Colomier Comics Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary – this year’s program includes workshops, screenings and book signings. Toulouse /secret (November 6): https://toulousesecret.com/en/festival-bd-colomier-program-2025/

Pacal, Olive. 2025. Intro to Wisdom: Exploring the philosophical implications of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’. Stamford Daily (November 5): https://stanforddaily.com/2025/11/05/intro-to-wisdom-exploring-the-philosophical-implications-of-calvin-and-hobbes/

Schedeen, Jesse. 2025. Peter Pan Reimagining Neverlanders To Be Adapted as an Animated Movie. Neverland is at war, and only a new generation of Lost Ones can save it. IGN (November 4): https://www.ign.com/articles/peter-pan-reimagining-neverlanders-to-be-adapted-as-an-animated-movie

Weis, Josh. 2025. How V for Vendetta Became an Enduring Symbol of "Resistance to Tyranny". Syfy (November 5): https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/v-for-vendetta-retrospective-interview-with-original-artist-david-lloyd

Unknown. 1926. Saturday Comic Section. [“The Jefferson (Ind.) Evening News recently added a four-page comic section to its Saturday Edition”]. Editor and Publisher 59 (16; September 11): 18. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-09-11_59_16/page/18/mode/2up

Ayala, Nicholas. 2025. Comic Shop Owner Arrested for Distributing Adult Comic at Halloween Event [Grendel Tales]. Screen Rant (November 4): https://screenrant.com/horror-comic-book-arrest-halloween-treat-or-treat/

Ricketts, Colin. 2025. Superman’s debut comic soars to $3 million-plus before auction. Just Collecting News (November 5): https://news.justcollecting.com/supermans-debut-comic-soars-to-3-million-plus-well-before-auction/

Capple, Bill. 1941. Comics Artists on the Deadline. Editor and Publisher (April 19): 72

Kreider, Tim. 2026. A Little Help: Professional Resources for Writers and Artists, Offered by Friends and Colleagues. The Loaf (May 9): https://timkreider.substack.com/p/a-little-help

Hughes, William. 2026. Guillermo Del Toro Warns His Next Stop-Motion Film Will Make No "Concession to a Family Audience"; The Frankenstein director called his forthcoming The Buried Giant a "fascinatingly difficult stop-motion movie for adults." AV Club (May 8): https://www.avclub.com/guillermo-del-toro-the-buried-giant-no-concession-for-families

Papalia, Alexis. 2026. Meet Joe Wos, the Pittsburgh Artist Behind ‘Mazetoons’. Tribune-Review (May 9): https://triblive.com/aande/museums/meet-joe-wos-the-pittsburgh-artist-behind-mazetoons/

Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Lawrence Wood. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (250; May 7): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/19143225-episode-250-lawrence-wood

Freeman, John. 2026. John Charles and Barry May’s Technofreak Goes to the Movies! [UK indy comic] downthetubes (May 8): https://downthetubes.net/john-charles-and-barry-mays-technofreak-goes-to-the-movies/

Backderf, John Derf. 2026. ["Word Flying Around That Nicole Hollander, Whose Long-Running Comic Strip Sylvia Was One of the Few Interesting Things on the Daily Comics Page From 1980 Until She Hung It Up in 2012, Has Passed Away."]. Facebook (May 2): https://www.facebook.com/share/1HwkWD4Jqm/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition Costs $17,409.75 Each. Bleeding Cool (May 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/batman-the-killing-joke-avant-garde-edition-costs-17409-75-each/

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2026. Martian Successor Nadesico, Bodacious Space Pirates Director Tatsuo Satō Dies; Satō died of liver failure last month at 61 years old. Anime News Network (May 7): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-07/martian-successor-nadesico-bodacious-space-pirates-director-tatsuo-sato-dies/.236962

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Weight Wins the 2026 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize. The Beat (May 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-weight-lynd-ward-prize/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Lakes International Comic Arts Festival Under Fire for Inviting Emad Hajjaj [of Jordan]. Daily Cartoonist (May 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/09/lakes-international-comic-arts-festival-under-fire-for-inviting-emad-hajjaj/

Unknown. 2026. Editorial Cartoonist Receives International Award [Patrick LaMontagne; Canada]. Calgary Herald (May 4): https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/editorial-cartoonist-receives-international-award/ar-AA22rAd1

Pellegrino, Maria. 2026. Portrayal of Kids in Comics: This Is Not the Place to Be. WashU Libraries (May 7): https://library.washu.edu/news/portrayal-of-kids-in-comics-this-is-not-the-place-to-be/

Hughes, William. 2026. Eric Kripke as Baffled as the Rest of Us by Reality's Race to Catch up With The Boys; Having previously issued a joking "I appreciate the marketing," Kripke has now been reduced to sharing memes about the show's absurd overlaps. AV Club (May 9): https://www.avclub.com/eric-kripke-responds-to-trump-golden-statue-the-boys

Swinimer, John. 2026. Elisabeth Belliveau Tells Her ‘Birth Story’. True North Country Comics Videos (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RQ5SPdsng8

Tennessee Trippin' by Daniel Boris

Sophia Glock at Bard's Alley (including her mom!)

From: Randy Tischler 

  

and Mom, who's played a role in both of Sophia's GN's.

 

Benched by Daniel Boris

 

NPR reviews Gemma Correll's 'Anxietyland'

Welcome to 'Anxietyland' theme park, where the rides are no fun

LA Johnson

April 29, 2026 

https://www.npr.org/2026/04/29/nx-s1-5803158/anxietyland-review-gemma-correll

New Kickstarter by Alex Lupp for Sand

 

Sand: Genesis Vol. 1 Hardcover Collection

Twin gods have accidentally created a new world! Now what?! 4 stories, 8 artists, 1 epic fantasy in the making!

 

 

 

What is Sand?

Sand is a series of fantasy comics set on a desert world made imperfect by twin gods. It is the story of a sibling searching for their lost twin. It is the story of a boy with red eyes confronting his destiny. And, ultimately, it is the story of a world looking to be made whole. 

So far I have self-published 5 issues, all written by me (Alex Lupp), and each illustrated by a different artist. The first 4 issues comprise the first volume (Genesis), while the fifth issue is the start of the second volume (Reunion), which should run for a total of 6 issues. Beyond that is a third volume, which might run for 8 issues. That puts us at a total of 24 planned issues, and three volumes. 

For the time being each issue is illustrated by a different artist. This started as a matter of practicality, but has become a part of the identity of this project. As the story becomes more focused on characters & locations, the plan is to have some artists return and have them illustrate several consecutive issues. For example, while the second volume is planned for six issues, it should only feature four artists, with one artist illustrating the final three issues.

The Hardcover (Genesis)

This is the first volume of Sand. It collects the first four issues, illustrated by Jade Lee, Erin Lisette, Margaret Huey, and Raven Warner. It also includes reproductions of three art prints featuring highlights of this world, illustrated by Angela Hsieh, Nika, and Cat Caro (Study of Monsters). Plus a whole new cover & logo by Jade Zhang, and interior design by Neil Brideu. 

The four issues collected in this volume, alongside the additional art, backmatter, and character designs, introduce the world of Sand, as well as the characters who will play a role in the story to come. It is both prequel and worldbuilding anthology. 

144 pages // 6.625" × 10.25"

Genesis #1: The Tale of Luc & San

"It begins with an unanswerable question, a moment of light dispelling darkness and birthing life. Behemoths, Beacons, and Feys - a pantheon of celestial beings destined to shape the rest of creation. Now, if only they could figure out where to begin. Enter the twins, Luc & San. Hailed as luminaries, veritable geniuses - will they discover the spark of a new world before their sibling rivalry snuffs it out?"

Illustrated by Jade Lee, this issue was originally self-published in 2017, and features the creation of the world of Sand! Jade retuned in 2023 for a brief four-page epilogue, which better connects this first tale to the stories ahead, and is collected in this volume.

Genesis #2: Of Wolf & Prey

"Kayla Red Eyes, the First Explorer, describes the world of Sand as a desolate place full of dangerous creatures like Dune Dragons and Sand Wolves. In such an unforgiving place, can a newborn Sand Eater find any safety - any sanctuary?"

Illustrated by Erin Lisette, this issue was originally self-published in 2023, and features a story of unlikely animal friendship, as well as a field guide told from the perspective of Kayla Red Eyes. 

Genesis #3: Eyes of Red

"Before the Republic brought order and long before the Great Oasis, a child was born upon the shore of a river. She is named Kayla, and her red eyes prophesize a great destiny. But the road is long and heavy with tragedy. How much hurt can anyone accept before taking matters into their own hands?"

Illustrated by Margaret Huey, this issue was originally self-published in 2025, and features the tragic story of Kayla Red Eyes, the first human explorer of Sand, as well as a continuation of the field guide from Of Wolf & Prey. 

Genesis #4: Twin Blades

"Rayko is the son & heir of a powerful Senatorial family in the Oasis Republic. Bryn is the daughter & heir of the greatest Sand Nomad caravan. Their futures have been written for them. But what if they don't have to be? What if a pair of blades can change everything for them and for the world of Sand?"

Illustrated by Raven Warner, this issue was self-published in 2024, and features the first swashbuckling adventure of Bryn & Rayko, as well as our introduction to Jona, the protagonist of the rest of the series. Set about fourteen years before the start of the second volume, this story introduces the final pieces of the puzzle.

The Prints

"The God Tree, born from the heart of a fallen red star, it is a place of sanctuary for all creatures on the world of Sand. It is captured here at the peak of its glory."

Illustrated by Angela Hsieh.

"These are the characters of Genesis, the pillars upon which the world of Sand is built."

Illustrated by Nika.

"Bryn & Rayko’s Caravan. Sand Eater Caravans are the means by which trade & transport occur on the world of Sand. This is the greatest of them, and it is so much more - a home, a refuge & a place of rebellion."

Illustrated by Cat Caro (Study of Monsters).

These three prints are currently only available for sale in person at festivals (including the risograph version of the Cast Print). This Kickstarter offers postcard-sized versions of these prints for sale, or as bonuses for the early bird pledges. They are also reproduced in the hardcover collection.

The New Issue (Reunion #1)

"Jona is a young boy who lives with his adoptive parents, Bryn & Rayko, among the dunes of Sand. It is a peaceful, if not always easy, life. However, his red eyes always heralded a great destiny, one which he can no longer be sheltered from when a blue star streaks across the night sky.

Now, alongside his trusty steed Tok, he must reluctantly embark upon a journey that will at last resolve what twin gods began eons ago when they accidentally made this world of Sand.

Will this journey bring new friends, or new enemies? And most important of all, what lies at the bottom of the crater formed by the mysterious blue star?"

Illustrated by C. A. P. Ward, this issue was self-published in 2026, and is the beginning of the second volume, Reunion. With the stage set in the previous volume, Genesis, this is where the threads start to come together. What will Jona find beyond the blue horizon?

24 pages // 6.625" × 10.25"

The Creators

Alex Lupp is the writer behind the world of Sand. Born in Bucharest, Romania, he found himself flung across the ocean at the tender age of thirteen. Landing in the Washington DC area, he has since somehow lived everywhere in the surrounding parts of VA & MD except the city itself. Along the way came comics, and a life long interest in experiencing and telling stories.

Jade Lee (they/them) is a multidisciplinary creature who can be found carving lino blocks and dyeing with plant parts around the wilds of Baltimore. Their practice is driven by a curiosity to learn more skills as well as a perpetual self-reminder to slow down, and learn from the natural world around them - from observing birds in migration to identifying mushrooms in the woods.

Erin Lisette is a cartoonist as well as an apparel and merchandise designer native to Washington DC. She is inspired by nature, food, and fun characters that make her laugh! Erin most enjoys illustrating comics about whimsical characters living in magical worlds. When she’s not illustrating comics she’s drawing detailed pictures of food she enjoys eating.

Margaret Huey is an artist and educator working out of Baltimore, MD, who loved the chance to lend her lifelong interest in the prehistoric to Eyes of Red. When not making art or teaching, you can find her performing as DIETANIUM for Super Art Fight, the greatest live art competition in the known universe.

Raven Warner is a Baltimore-based illustrator who loves to draw stories full of friendship, intrigue, and fantastical worlds.

Angela Hsieh is a Taiwanese American author, illustrator, and all-around nature enthusiast. Her debut middle grade fantasy graphic novel, Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology, has appeared on multiple "Best Book of 2025" lists. She has 1.5 cats.

Nika is an artist and writer based in the DC area. When she's not working on her upcoming sci-fi graphic novel, she can be found on her couch binge-reading romantic fantasy webtoons.

Cat Caro is a nonbinary comicker and illustrator living in Baltimore, Maryland. When not drawing weird critters, they enjoy hunting for rocks and fossils, and cuddling their two spoiled cats, Tadpole and Caterpillar.

Jade Zhang is a new generation queer Chinese-Canadian illustrator and comic artist based in Toronto. She tells stories about magic, memory, and the occasional eldritch horror.

Neil Brideu is a self-publishing cartoonist and freelance book designer. Neil spends most of his time running the minicomics distro, Radiator Comics.

C. A. P. Ward is a queer black cartoonist and illustrator working on heartfelt genre stories. They like vibrant colors, unusual paneling, and overburdening their characters. When they aren’t drawing they can be found longboarding around the illustrious east coast potholes.

The Campaign

With 5 issues already self-published, you might wonder why even do a fundraiser? Because, while I have been able to fund the single issues so far, both in terms of paying artists & funding the printing costs, things get more complicated when reprinting older issues. And, yes, my stock of those older issues is running out! 

So this campaign is about helping me take that next step. The collected edition! This cannot happen without you!

And not just any collected edition, but a hardcover with a fabric spine. Something that does justice to the work of the eight artists who have worked on Sand so far, but can also act as a comprehensive introduction and worldbuilding guide for future issues. 

The goal covers printing expenses, Kickstarter fees, and taxes. Any extra campaign funds beyond 100% will go directly into the next issues. Yes, Reunion #2 is well underway, and #3 is planned out. So far everything has been funded from my personal savings, or sales at festivals. If all goes well we can continue putting out 1-2 issues per year, but more money means we can speed up that timeline!

Any add-on items will be shipped with Genesis Vol. 1 Hardcover Edition and Reunion #1 once both have been received from the printers. 

 

Jonathan Baylis interview with SPX and Sophia Glock mentions

Jonathan Baylis on How He Creates an Anthology: Inside 20 years of So Buttons and the art of casting comics artists

Jonathan Sandler

 GraphicMemoirBlog   May 8, 2026 
https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/jonathan-baylis-on-how-he-creates 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/7/2026

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Conrad Von Cottonmouth, Runaway to the Stars, Stomping Ground, and Two More Projects You Will Love!. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-conrad-von-cottonmouth-runaway-to-the-stars-stomping-ground-and-two-more-projects-you-will-love/

Swindle, Isaac and Heidi MacDonald. 2026. Jeffrey Brown Argues for Humans vs AI with ‘Climb Every Mountain’ Kickstarter. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jeffrey-brown-argues-for-humans-vs-ai-with-climb-every-mountain-kickstarter/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Mad Cave Studios to Publish You Are on Native Land: A Charity Comic for Indigenous Rights. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mad-cave-studios-to-publish-you-are-on-native-land-a-charity-comic-for-indigenous-rights/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Webtoon Wins Pulitzer for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary [trAPPed]. ICv2 (May 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62325/webtoon-wins-pulitzer

Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, Joel Mishon, and Tim Mellish. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by Tim Mellish. CartoonStock (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU6F-4KpwFo

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Rocketship Entertainment Partners with Legendary Comics and Top Cow, More. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/rocketship-entertainment-legendary-comics-top-cow-8-bit-studios/

Wood, Lawrence. 2026. “St. Peter and the Leaf Blower” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (May 4): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/st-peter-and-the-leaf-blower-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/

Wallace, Kali. 2026. Paprika: Erasing the Borders Between Dreams and Reality; Dreams, cinema, and waking life collide in the final film of visionary Satoshi Kon. Reactor (May 6): https://reactormag.com/paprika-erasing-the-borders-between-dreams-and-reality/

Budryk, Zack. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again and the Fascism of State Gangsters; The show doesn't shy away from its depiction of Fisk's authoritarian tactics. Reactor (May 4): https://reactormag.com/daredevil-born-again-and-fascism-gangsterism-of-wilson-fisk/

Kazek, Kelly. 2026. Alabama’s Little-Known Connection to a Famed Comic Strip Character [Tom Sims, Popeye]. AL.com (May 3): https://www.al.com/life/2026/05/alabamas-little-known-connection-to-a-famed-comic-strip-character.html

Sims, Tom. 1950. Exchange Club Given Laughs by Tom Sims. Anniston Star (November 29): 16. online at https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/115157281/

Unknown. 1941. Author Tells How Popeye Strip Grew Out of Coosa [Tom Sims]. Coosa River News (October 3): 2. online at https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/572431261/

Smith, Steve. 2026. Penny Parties: Cartoon Sociology Meets the ‘Bobby-Soxers’. Panels & Prose (May 6): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/05/06/penny-parties-cartoon-sociology-meets-the-bobby-soxers/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Disney and Vogue Partner for Multi-Year Project That Sees Fashion Designers Reinterpret Mickey Mouse. Brands Untapped (May 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/disney-and-vogue-partner-for-multi-year-project-that-sees-fashion-designers-reinterpret-mickey-mouse/

Alasrar, Fatima Abo. 2026. Bad Guys, Good Cartoons: The Cultural Logic of Iran's Proxy Model; How the Axis of Resistance absorbs cultural talent without suppressing it, and what a Houthi cartoonist's trajectory from dissident to regime artist reveals about the proxy model's infrastructure [Kamal Sharaf, Yemen]. The Ideology Machine (May 4): https://www.ideologymachine.com/p/bad-guys-good-cartoons-the-cultural

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Austin McKinley [Stellarator, videogame]. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFz5SW5eV8

DiMassa, Diane. 2026. Diane DiMassa - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lelSY2Ljw0M

Garnett, Jean. 2026. The Pain and Play of Divorce on Kids’ TV [Bluey]. New Yorker (April 18): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-pain-and-play-of-divorce-on-kids-tv

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Graphic Novel, ‘Stomping Grounds,’ in Collaboration with Humanoids. Fanbase Press (May 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58534-fanbase-press-interviews-amit-tishler-and-elliot-sperl-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-graphic-novel-stomping-grounds-in-collaboration-with-humanoids/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Charis Loke and Paolo Chikiamco on the Release of the Graphic Novel Anthology, ‘Delay,’ with Difference Engine. Fanbase Press (May 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58537-fanbase-press-interviews-charis-loke-and-paolo-chikiamco-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-anthology-delay-with-difference-engine/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Tim Zajac on the Latest Release in the ‘Poe Noir’ Series with ‘The DuPine Files’. Fanbase Press (May 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58539-fanbase-press-interviews-tim-zajac-on-the-latest-release-in-the-poe-noir-series-with-the-dupine-files/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rory Collins on Returning to Kickstarter for ‘Arks Proximan #2’ and More. Fanbase Press (May 1): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58515-fanbase-press-interviews-rory-collins-on-returning-to-kickstarter-for-arks-proximan-2-and-more/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Justin Giampaoli and Dave Law on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book Series, ‘Westside,’ with Studio 12-7. Fanbase Press (May 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58531-fanbase-press-interviews-just-giampaoli-and-dave-law-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-comic-book-series-westside-with-studio-12-7/

Unknown. 2026. ‘Mafalda’ Original Publisher Ediciones de la Flor Shuts Down; The 60 year-old Argentine publishing company announced it will cease operations this year, after losing key authors and amid industry turmoil. Buenos Aires Herald (May 4): https://buenosairesherald.com/culture-ideas/mafalda-original-publisher-ediciones-de-la-flor-shuts-down

Marloff, Sarah. 2026. Maryland-Based RBmedia Lays Off 22 Workers Amid Union Contract Negotiations; In the middle of collective bargaining, the parent company of Rockville-based immersive audiobook company Graphic Audio laid off half its staff, including the entire bargaining committee. Washington City Paper (May 7): https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/785478/maryland-based-rbmedia-laid-off-22-workers-amid-union-contract-negotiations/

Graphic Audio's union-busting layoffs covered at City Paper

Maryland-Based RBmedia Lays Off 22 Workers Amid Union Contract Negotiations

In the middle of collective bargaining, the parent company of Rockville-based immersive audiobook company Graphic Audio laid off half its staff, including the entire bargaining committee.

   by Sarah Marloff May 7th, 2026

Why does this matter to ComicsDC? The company, recently bought by a much larger one, specializes in converting comics to audiobooks.

See https://www.graphicaudio.net/our-productions/genres/comics.html or 

https://www.graphicaudio.net/our-productions/graphic-novel-direct-to-graphicaudio-adaptations.html 

They currently list 53 of them, including Archie, The Boys, and a bunch of Dark Horse series. IIRC, they had done a bunch of DC ones in the past as well. 

A reddit thread confirms that: 

GraphicAudioOfficial

• 2y ago

The DC Comics titles are no longer available unfortunately. The distribution deal ended several years ago.

Marvel too, according to this reddit.

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Warehouse Plans"

"Warehouse Plans"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4255

If you're the kind of person who's up to their goddamn neck with seeing
millions impoverished and immiserated by capitalism (and I know I am)
the news of the rash of warehouse arsons a couple of weeks back –
including a $600m whomper in California – put a smile on your face.

As luck would have it, however, Trump's blockade of the Iraninan
blockade of the Strait Of Hormuz (you're it, no tagbacks!) is pushing
gasoline prices higher by the day, meaning that simple arson may soon be
out of reach of your average pissed-off working-class wage slave.

So, as any good revolutionary would do – adapt!


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

Marco! Polo! by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/6/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Report: Comics Creators Struggling Despite a Thriving Industry [UK]. The Beat (May 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/report-comics-creators-struggling-despite-a-thriving-industry/

Sharp, Liam. 2026. 40 Years: Let's Raise a Jar!. Liam Sharp’s Substack (May 6): https://liamsharp.substack.com/p/40-years

Lineback, Julie. 2026. A Major in Minds, a Minor in Mischief: UWG Psych Alum Celebrated on National Cartoonist Day [Mark Buford]. UWG News (May 5): https://www.westga.edu/news/alumni-and-friends/uwg-alumnus-cartoonist-day.php

Jones, Iyana. 2026. TokyoPop Launches Children’s Imprint. Publishers Weekly (May 6): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/100334-tokyopop-launches-new-kids-imprint.html

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Exclusive: Rocketship, Legendary Expand Partnership With New Print Deal; Rocketship to crowdfund deluxe editions of two webcomics with 5.5 million views. ICv2 (May 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62322/rocketship-legendary-expand-partnership-new-print-deal

Maas, Jennifer. 2026. ‘The Boys’ Series Finale to Screen in Movie Theaters With 4DX Showtimes. Variety (May 5): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-boys-series-finale-movie-theaters-4dx-showtimes-1236738233/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. New Training Program on CBC’s ‘Stevie and the Sacred Animals’ Empowers the Next Generation of Indigenous Animators. Animation Magazine (May 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/new-training-program-on-cbcs-stevie-and-the-sacred-animals-empowers-the-next-generation-of-indigenous-animators/

Unknown. 2026. The Family Line: Edward and Madeline Sorel. Kingsborough Art Museum (April). https://kccartmuseum.org/the-family-line

Kahn, Dror. 2026. The Family Line: Edward and Madeline Sorel at the KAM, Opening Reception. YouTube (April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_378NJj0irA

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: David Broughton. downthetubes (May 5): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-david-broughton/

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: Comic Artist Sam Hart. downthetubes (April 22): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-comic-artist-sam-hart/

Gomez, Manuel. 2026. Interview: Matthew Rosenberg on ‘If Destruction Be Our Lot’. Monkeys Fighting Robots (April 22): https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/if-destruction-be-our-lot/

Blacker, Ben. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg (If Destruction Be Our Lot...). The Writers Panel (May 5): https://podcasts.apple.com/gd/podcast/matthew-rosenberg-if-destruction-be-our-lot/id455020248?i=1000766196955, and https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-writers-panel-45417/episodes/matthew-rosenberg-if-destructi-293986792

Harper, David. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg Talks If Destruction Be Our Lot..., Spawn, Building a Hit Comic, and More. Off Panel (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_8GuekNDw4

Swinimer, John. 2026. Michael Carson Introduces His Comic Book Series ‘The Realm’. True North Country Comics Videos (May 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbBR_3_Aks

Unknown. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Amit Tishler & Elliot Sperl Return! [Stomping Grounds]. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IzaQbnkDuI

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Aaron Cohen & Alex Schumacher [Schticks & Stones Holiday Special]. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc-DUt5III4

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Don Simpson Returns!. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 3): [suspicious link removed]

Unknown. 2026. Frédéric Coché in Conversation. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (453; May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWyd8Mzoasc

Garcia, Alex. 2026. Dragons in Charge: Stephen Webster’s Viking Workplace Comedy [The Saga of Brann Bjornson]. Inside the Kingdom (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2oxoxwJuE

Hart, Tom. 2025. Craig Thompson - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Fl27DzaRU

Unknown. 2026. Worm Comics With Sarah Maloney - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhJeYGGLu4o

Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture With Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill [Death to Pachuco]. Comic Culture (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nGS1oT6zRY

Moore, Terry. 2026. Terry Moore Drawing Demo: Katchoo Topless Lake Como. YouTube (May 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdOYFF5HuCw

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Comic Legend Christopher Priest Talks Making Comics and Reinventing Vampirella. Collectors Confessions (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jzxB_n41w

Farley, Chad. 2026. Randy Tischler on 20+ Years of Making Comic Con Magic Happen [Baltimore Comic Con]. Collectors Confessions (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeXArEkUbFQ

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guest Matthew Rosenberg. Pop Culture Squad (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHkTqIZvzMQ

Pistilli, TJ. 2026. David Pepose Joins the Comic Corner!. Agents of Fandom (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89aUkJJ0gb8

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Zack Kaplan and John Pearson - The Smart Division. Capes and Tights Podcast (280; May 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWkCpHYBdT0

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. James Hilger - Treeboy - Comics & Cartoonists. Comics Grinder (May 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhgE_HiuhGE

Siuntres, John and Scott Larson. 2026. A Tribute to Writer Len Strazewski Prime JSA and More. Word Balloon (May 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfqnQL2Q0xQ

Maglio, Tony. 2026. ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Is Being Rebooted (Exclusive); And PBS Kids' 'Super Why!' comeback now has a premiere date. Hollywood Reporter (May 6): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/clifford-the-big-red-dog-reboot-pbs-kids-exclusive-1236586727/

Ketcham, Amaris and Nora Hickey. 2026. An Interview With A. David Lewis: I could wear many hats: as fan, as researcher, as writer, and as reporter. Autobiographix (May 6): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-a-david-lewis

Maglio, Tony. 2026. Ted Turner Was Captain Planet; The billionaire media mogul spent much of his time — and even more of his riches — trying to "take pollution down to zero." Hollywood Reporter (May 6): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/ted-turner-captain-planet-1236587889/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. 11 Manga for Tweens and Teens to Restock Shelves This Spring. School Library Journal (May 4): https://www.slj.com/story/News%20%26%20Features/11-manga-for-tweens-and-teens-to-restock-shelves-this-spring

Freeman, John. 2026. More British Comic Art Gems Set to Go Under the Hammer From the Peter Hansen Collection. downthetubes (May 5): https://downthetubes.net/more-british-comic-art-gems-set-to-go-under-the-hammer-from-the-peter-hansen-collection/

Unknown. 2026. UK Comics Creators Research Report 2026. Comics Cultural Impact Collective. https://ukcomicscreators.org.uk/, and https://ukcomicscreators.org.uk/uk-comics-creators-research-report-2026/

Kennedy, Hank. 2026. Nazo Funny: The Third Reich’s War on Cartoons. TCJ (May 6): https://www.tcj.com/nazo-funny-the-third-reichs-war-on-cartoons/

Fitch, Alex. 2026. Broadcast Info: Drawing (on) Strong Women [May 6th]. Panel Borders (May 4): https://panelborders.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/broadcast-info-drawing-strong-women-may-6th/
Unknown. 2025. Woman accused of handing out inappropriate comics to children at Halloween event [Grendel]. 12News (November 3): https://www.kwch.com/2025/11/03/woman-accused-handing-out-inappropriate-comics-children-halloween-event/

Zalben, Alex. 2025. Comic Retailer Arrested for Giving away Grendel Comic on Halloween. Comicbook Club (November 4): https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/11/04/comic-retailer-arrested-for-giving-away-grendel-comic-on-halloween/

Oliver, Andy. 2025. “My Brain Broke, and out Came Donuts” – Neill Cameron Looks Back on ‘Mega Robo Bros’ and forward with ‘Donut Squad’, the Latest Smash Hit Strip from the Pages of ‘The Phoenix’. Broken Frontier (November 4): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/neill-cameron-interview/

Crowly, Kinsey, Brandon Morrow, and Lori Comstock. 2025. Trump vows to help 'Dilbert' creator in cancer fight. Why is Scott Adams controversial? USA Today (November 4): https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/04/trump-scott-adams-dilbert-cancer-controversy-biden/87062136007/

Benbrook, Julia. 2025. Trump says he is ‘on it’ after ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams pleads for lifesaving help. CNN (November 2): https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/politics/trump-dilbert-scott-adams-cancer

O'Malley, Katie. 2025. Frontline report from Myanmar — and a new comic book helping disciple-makers [religion; Myanmar]. Mission Network News (November 3): https://www.mnnonline.org/news/frontline-report-from-myanmar-and-a-new-comic-book-helping-disciple-makers/

Clark, Tom. 2025. Are Marvel's movies hurting its comics?,The comic publishing strategy seems to be: align with a movie's release and then move on. Traverse (November 2): https://travisclark.substack.com/p/marvel-comics-kevin-feige-strategy-market-share-movie-releases

Costatinni, Gianluca. 2025. Journey to Saint-Dié-des-Vosges: Between Comics and Cartography [International Geography Festival; Xi Jinping [graphic novel]]. Channeldraw (November 1): https://www.channeldraw.org/2025/11/01/journey-to-saint-die-des-vosges-between-comics-and-cartography/

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Randy Tischler On 20+ Years Of Making Comic Con Magic Happen! Discover the incredible story of the man behind the magic of Baltimore Comic Con, the premier comic book and pop culture event in the region. From its humble beginnings to its current status as a must-attend convention, learn how one person's passion and dedication have made all the difference. With exclusive interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and a glimpse into the planning process, this video takes you on a journey to explore what makes Baltimore Comic Con the best. Get ready to meet the man who brings together fans, creators, and industry professionals alike, creating an unforgettable experience for all. Whether you're a comic book enthusiast, a pop culture aficionado, or just a fan of great storytelling, this video is a must-watch. Learn about the hard work, creativity, and love that goes into making Baltimore Comic Con an unforgettable event.

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/5/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Last ComiXology Employee Quietly Exits the Building. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-last-comixology-employee-quietly-exits-the-building/

de Adder, Michael. 2026. This Is Outright Stealing: I Own My Copyright [AI plagiarism]. The Deep State (May 5): https://deadder.substack.com/p/this-is-outright-stealing

Perez, Javier. 2026. Interview: What Does It Take to Sell a Copy of Action #1? Timmy Heague Explains. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-timmy-heague-on-auctioning-action-comics-1-for-charity/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/05/26: Bug Wars Returns This Summer. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-050526/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. IDW Celebrates Rocketeer Film 35th Anniversary With Limited Edition Whiskey. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-rocketeer-film-35th-anniversary-whiskey/

Frost, AJ. 2026. Interview: Mark Russell Explores Conspiracy Theories Galore With The Forgotten Divine. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-mark-russell-the-forgotten-divine/

Freeman, John. 2026. In Pictures: Paolo Ongaro: The Poet of Adventure”, an Exhibition. downthetubes (May 4): https://downthetubes.net/in-pictures-paolo-ongaro-the-poet-of-adventure-an-exhibition/

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Creating a Graphic Memoir at 96: Inside Natalie d’Arbeloff’s North London Studio, From Her 1980s Augustine Comics to a New 200-Page Graphic Memoir. GraphicMemoirBlog (May 5): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/creating-a-graphic-memoir-at-96

Freeman, John. 2026. Eagle Picture Library: A Guide. downthetubes (May 4): https://downthetubes.net/eagle-picture-library-a-guide/

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: Andrw Sawyers. downthetubes (May 4): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-andrw-sawyers/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. TOKYOPOP Kids Imprint Debuts With Titles for Young Readers. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tokyopop-kids-imprint-debuts-with-titles-for-young-readers/

Kelly, John. 2026. R.I.P. Underground Comics Pioneer Frank Stack, 1937-2026. TCJ (May 5): https://www.tcj.com/r-i-p-underground-comics-pioneer-frank-stack-1937-2026/

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Yep, Mhmm, King of the Hill Returns This July; Season 15 of Mike Judge's revived animated comedy hits Hulu this summer. AV Club (May 5): https://www.avclub.com/king-of-the-hill-season-15-announcement

Foley, Joe. 2025. “Madness, violence and murder are comic book standards” – Mags Visaggio on creating the Rocky Horror Show sequel. Creative Bloq (November 1): https://www.creativebloq.com/art/madness-violence-and-murder-are-comic-book-standards-mags-visaggio-on-creating-the-rocky-horror-show-sequel

Soltes, John. 2025. Interview: ‘Rocky Horror’ story continues with new graphic novel [Joshua Viola; Big Bot Media]. Hollywood Soapbox (November 1): https://www.hollywoodsoapbox.com/interview-rocky-horror-story-continues-with-new-graphic-novel/

James, Jonathan. 2025. Interview: David Dastmalchian Discusses New Graphic Novel Through, Upcoming Comic Book Series The Accessories, and the Halloween Special He Watches Every Year. Daily Dead (October 31): https://dailydead.com/interview-david-dastmalchian-discusses-new-graphic-novel-through-upcoming-comic-book-series-the-accessories-and-the-halloween-special-he-watches-every-year/

Matthews, Lauren. 2025. Not all comics wear capes: why comics are worth reading. Epigram (November 1): https://epigram.org.uk/not-all-comics-wear-capes-why-comics-are-worth-reading/

Spring, Mike. 2025. New York Comic Con 2025: Sandstorm Comics Interview [Mo Abedin]. Comicwatch (October 31): https://comic-watch.com/news/new-york-comic-con-2025-sandstorm-comics-interview

Stern, Will. 2025. Newly discovered Superman No. 1 could be most valuable comic ever. Graded CGC 9.0, the comic book was found in an attic in Northern California. Cllct (October 31): https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/auctions/newly-discovered-superman-no-1-could-be-most-valuable-comic-ever

Morales, Carlos. 2025. Science, Art, and Adventure Collides — The Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society Arrives Winter 2026. Comicwatch (October 31): https://comic-watch.com/news/science-art-and-adventure-collides-the-secret-s-t-e-a-m-society-arrives-winter-2026

Kaminska, Karolina. 2025. Hulu adapts Southern Bastards graphic novels, renews King of the Hill. C21 Media (October 31): https://www.c21media.net/news/hulu-adapts-southern-bastards-graphic-novels-renews-king-of-the-hill/

Cordero, Rosy. 2025. Hulu Orders ‘Southern Bastards’ Pilot, Based on Graphic Novel Series, from Bill Dubuque & Nia DaCosta. Deadline (October 30): https://deadline.com/2025/10/hulu-orders-southern-bastards-bill-dubuque-nia-dacosta-1236602566/