Friday, November 13, 2026
PEB came to America to draw a horserace in DC and stayed
Pierre “Peb” Bellocq – RIP
D. D. Degg
November 13, 2026
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/13/pierre-peb-bellocq-rip/
Renowned Cartoonist Peb Dies at 99 in New Jersey
Internationally recognized Pierre "Peb" Bellocq dies 13 days from his 100th birthday.
By Eric Mitchell
Beloved Cartoonist Pierre `Peb' Bellocq Passes Away at 99
By Bill Finley
November 12, 2026
https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/beloved-cartoonist-pierre-peb-bellocq-passes-away-at-99/
Peb visits the TDN Writers’ Room
Zoe Cadman
Thoroughbred Daily News Nov 12, 2026
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w01wXNGxSNg
MAD magazine writer John Ficarra lingers with AOL
Mark Levin hates it. The internet mocks it. But I won’t leave it.
The internet has moved on, but this longtime user still finds reasons to stay.
By John Ficarra
Warren Bernard on Willard Mullin and baseball comics
Warren Bernard: Mullin’ Over a Legendary Collection
Willard Mullin Finds A Home Among Cartooning Hall of Famers in Historian’s Collection
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 11/12/2026
Gallagher, Evan. 2026. Summit Comics and Games Moving into RiverTown Crossings Mall - Every Genre of Comic Book Will Be Available at the New Mall Destination. What Now Detroit (October 1): https://whatnow.com/detroit/retail/summit-comics-and-games-moving-into-rivertown-crossings-mall/
Cacciola, Scott. 2026. Snoopy Lives! - Nearly Three Decades After the Last “Peanuts” Comic Strip, Charlie Brown and the Gang Are Everywhere, Thanks to More Than a Thousand Brand Deals. New York Times (November 12): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/12/style/peanuts-snoopy-charlie-brown-brand-partnerships-advertising.html
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DC Topped Marvel's Comic Store Marketshare By Just 3 Points Last Week. Bleeding Cool (November 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-topped-marvels-comic-store-marketshare-by-just-3-points-last-week/
Wilborn, Katy. 2026. Comic Heaven Set to Bring Superheroes, Collectibles and Community Space. Perry County News (September 24): https://www.duboiscountyherald.com/perry_county_news/news/comic-heaven-set-to-bring-superheroes-collectibles-and-community-space/article_8d660d58-2730-51d8-8b73-b6ab30bc90ee.html
Uren, Adam. 2025. Comic Book Retailer Is Closing Its Minneapolis Store. Bring Me The News (November 11): https://www.newsbreak.com/bring-me-the-news-560130/4342861196333-comic-book-retailer-is-closing-its-minneapolis-store
Guernsey, Grace. 2026. From Young to Bold: Youthful Resistance in Persepolis and at Present. Georgetown Independent (February 7): https://www.georgetownindy.com/post/from-young-to-bold-youthful-resistance-in-persepolis-and-at-present
Zalben, Alex. 2026. DC To Reprint Entire Line of Absolute Universe Single Issues To Meet Demand. Comic Book Club (February 6): https://comicbookclublive.com/2026/02/06/dc-to-reprint-entire-line-of-absolute-universe-single-issues-to-meet-demand/
Unknown. 2026. Graphic Novel Brings the Battle of Hastings Memorably to Life [Stuard Douch]. Hastings Online Times (February 7): https://hastingsonlinetimes.co.uk/hastings-life/history/graphic-novel-brings-the-battle-of-hastings-memorably-to-life
Bouhadjera, Hocine. 2026. Frédéric Boilet, Pionnier du Manga d’Auteur en France, Est Mort. Actualitte (November 10): https://actualitte.com/article/135167/auteurs/frederic-boilet-pionnier-du-manga-d-auteur-en-france-est-mort
Vertaldi, Aurélia. 2026. Mort de Frédéric Boilet, Défenseur Passionné du Manga d’Auteur en France, à l’Âge de 66 Ans. Figaro (November 12): https://www.lefigaro.fr/bd/mort-de-frederic-boilet-defenseur-passionne-du-manga-d-auteur-en-france-a-l-age-de-66-ans-20261112
Pasamonik, Didier. 2026. Disparition du Dessinateur Frédéric Boilet, Un Créateur et Un Passeur-Clé pour la Reconnaissance des Mangas. ActuaBD (November 11): https://www.actuabd.com/Disparition-du-dessinateur-Frederic-Boilet-un-createur-et-un-passeur-cle-pour
Chapuis, Marius. 2026. Mort du Dessinateur de BD Frédéric Boilet, Passeur Essentiel du Manga d’Auteur en France. Libération (November 10): https://www.liberation.fr/culture/bd/mort-du-dessinateur-de-bd-frederic-boilet-passeur-essentiel-du-manga-dauteur-en-france-20261110_RZDLB6GGWZHHXCFKVERMCD5KZI/
Klock, Marie. 2026. Mort de Louisa Lesage, 28 Ans, Brillante et Sensible Autrice de Bande Dessinée. Libération (November 12): https://www.liberation.fr/culture/bd/mort-de-louisa-lesage-brillante-et-sensible-autrice-de-bande-dessinee-20261112_7HZ6YPZVYZHSBL3FRWCWGJWH24/
Unknown. 2026. L'Autrice de Bande Dessinée Louisa Lesage, 28 Ans, Retrouvée Morte à Angoulême. France Info (November 11): https://www.franceinfo.fr/culture/bd/l-autrice-de-bande-dessinee-louisa-lesage-28-ans-retrouvee-morte-a-angouleme_8278202.html
Barnes, Mike. 2026. Michael John Roberts, Animator and ‘BoJack Horseman’ and ‘TripTank’ Director, Dies at 48 [Canada]. Hollywood Reporter (November 12): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/michael-john-roberts-dead-bojack-horseman-triptank-animator-1236753405/
Vineberg, Kerry. 2026. Graphic Nonfiction Review: Bitter Pill Makes Early AIDS History Approachable, Without Oversimplifying. The Beat (November 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-bitter-pill/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Is DC for Sale? Come on Now. The Beat (November 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/is-dc-for-sale-come-on-now/
McConnell, Robin. 2026. Power Pulp Comics [distribution]. Inkstuds (November 12): https://inkstuds.substack.com/p/power-pulp-comics
Levay, Matthew. 2026. Reviews: Hotel and Farm [Ben Katchor, Pantheon 2026]. TCJ (November 12): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/hotel-and-farm/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Let’s Eat and Drink and Be Merry, For Tomorrow… [Pogo]. Daily Cartoonist (November 12): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/12/lets-eat-and-drink-and-be-merry-for-tomorrow/
Pearson, Luke. 2026. Hilda and Twig Creator Luke Pearson Answers Your Questions!. Flying Eye Books (November 5): https://flyingeyebooks.com/hilda-and-twig-creator-luke-pearson-answers-your-questions/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘Jim Queen’ Sets Summer U.S. Release with Magnolia Pictures. Animation Magazine (November 11): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/jim-queen-sets-summer-u-s-release-with-magnolia-pictures/
Duzan, Christina. 2026. Timeless Never Goes Out of Style: Andrews McMeel Universal and Bridge Licensing Unite to Expand Ziggy, Nancy and Lio Worldwide [Press Release]. Andrews McMeel Universal (November 10): https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/timeless-never-goes-out-of-style-andrews-mcmeel-universal-and-bridge-licensing-unite-to-expand-ziggy-nancy-and-lio-worldwide/
Secrest, Ivy. 2026. Longtime Collector Opens New Comic Shop on Missoula's Hip Strip. Ravalli Republic (October 17): https://ravallirepublic.com/article_0b5faa4a-e512-4d8e-a0b2-bff296d3dd08.html
Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky Talks: Avengers! One More Day! Comic Couples! And a Grand Chip Chat Reveal!. SKTCHD (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-PKFyCAt9JA
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Trevor Mueller on Witches of E Wick BLVD. Words, Images, & Worlds (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NAvUJCgBQRA
Farley, Chad. 2026. Steve Niles Reveals His Darkest Battle?! The Story Behind Take It Back. Collectors Confessions (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1wTDrVkzOw
Wes. 2026. Mark Millar: HUGE Netflix Plans, Psychic Sam & More. Thinking Critical (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSJDUCaRrR4
Wes. 2025. Mark Millar on Conquered, $250K Superman Deal & Movie Failures. Thinking Critical (October 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLUwIs9Ig2g
Rifas, Leonard. 2006. Especially Dr. Hilde L. Mosse: Wertham's Research Collaborator. International Journal of Comic Art 8 (1; Spring/Summer): 17-44. Online at https://www.academia.edu/10693757/_Especially_Dr_Hilde_L_Mosse_Wertham_s_research_collaborator
Sorensen, Nicholas. 2026. Longtime Erie Comic Book Store Books Galore to Close at End of July. Erie Times-News (June 30): https://www.goerie.com/story/news/local/2026/06/30/books-galore-erie-comic-book-store-closing/90757104007/
Freeman, John. 2026. Cutaway Comics on the Hunt for New, Human Artists. downthetubes (November 11): https://downthetubes.net/cutaway-comics-on-the-hunt-for-new-human-artists/
Freeman, John. 2026. Isle of Wight’s Needles Old Battery Is Home to Geoff Campion Art. downthetubes (November 11): https://downthetubes.net/isle-of-wights-needles-old-battery-is-home-to-geoff-campion-art/
Chan, Mimi. 2026. Robin Ha and Gene Ha on Creating Comics. Sifu Mimi Chan (459; November 3): https://www.sifumimichan.com/gene-robin-ha/
Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Interview: Rachel Smythe on the Epic Achievement of Lore Olympus Vol. 11 - The Final Volume of the Smash-Hit WEBTOON Series Is Available Now. KComicsBeat (November 11): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/11/11/interview-rachel-smythe-on-the-epic-achievement-of-lore-olympus-vol-11/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Reemsborko’s Max and Lucy Arguile on Anime, Invincible – and Being Open to Unexpected Categories [Licensing]. Brands Untapped (November 12): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/reemsborkos-max-and-lucy-arguile-on-anime-invincible-and-being-open-to-unexpected-categories/
Barrette, Moni. 2026. From Fandom to Reading Community: LibraryCon Live 2026. Comics Plus (November 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3oRVTrv4vk
Siuntres, John. 2026. The Past and Present Of Skottie Young. Word Balloon (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaOeqY_hrZ8
Siuntres, John. 2026. Brian Bendis The Return Of Alias. Word Balloon (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pI4iLscGRg
Phoenix, Jack. 2026. Trusting Your Audience in Comics w/ Barbara Perez Marquez. The Comics Librarian Podcast (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyKpMi-rbvo
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Robin Ha and Gene Ha on creating comics
Robin Ha and Gene Ha on creating comics
https://www.sifumimichan.com/gene-robin-ha/
Do you love comics? Do you love Korean instant noodles? Then tune into this episode with Robin Ha and Gene Ha! Robin Ha is the award-winning author/illustrator of the graphic novel memoir Almost American Girl. She is the author of the New York Times best-selling comic cookbook Cook Korean!: A Comic Book With Recipes. Her latest comic cookbook, Instant Noodles and Beyond, out now!
Gene Ha is no stranger to the show. He is a five-time Eisner award winner for his art on Wonder Woman Historia, Top 10, and other superhero comics. He also creates Mae, a graphic novel about a girl who follows her missing sister to a world of mad science and mystery.
We have a fascinating conversation about the hardships and joy of creating comics. Join us as we talk love of comics, food, and more.
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STEVE NILES REVEALS HIS DARKEST BATTLE?! The Story Behind TAKE IT BACK
STEVE NILES REVEALS HIS DARKEST BATTLE?! The Story Behind TAKE IT BACK
Vision Times, user of AI comics, leaves print for web only
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 11/11/2026
Dar, Taimur. 2026. My Pizza Dinner With Matthew Rosenberg. The Beat (November 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tmnt-my-pizza-dinner-with-matthew-rosenberg/
Douek, Rich. 2026. A Time of Monsters: Looking Back on a Trilogy That Sort of Exists. Just Douek (November 11): https://richdouek.substack.com/p/a-time-of-monsters
Morris, D. 2026. TEZUKA! God of Manga Roundtable with Dave Baker, Jason Alexander Cohn, Samuel Sattin, and Nicole Goux. The Beat (November 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tezuka-god-of-manga-roundtable-with-dave-baker-jason-andrew-cohn-samuel-sattin-and-nicole-goux/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Spin Cycle on the DC Studios Changes Has Already Hit High Gear. The Beat (November 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-spin-cycle-on-the-dc-studios-changes-has-already-hit-high-gear/
Rubin, Rebecca, and Joe Otterson. 2026. DC Studios Exit: James Gunn and Peter Safran Spent Big, Lost Money and Didn’t Hook Audiences. Variety (November 10): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/james-gunn-exits-dc-studios-losing-money-1236944392/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. The Art of Stan Sakai Kickstarter Campaign Fully Funded in 18 Minutes! The Beat (November 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-art-of-stan-sakai-kickstarter-campaign/
Holub, Christian. 2026. Tiny Onion Launches Publishing Imprint. Publishers Weekly (November 11): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101743-tiny-onion-launches-publishing-imprint.html
Johnston, Rich. 2026. James Tynion IV's Tiny Onion Launches Own Publisher, Crying Eye Press - Tiny Onion Studio Launches Own Publisher, Crying Eye Press, with Crumbs: A Very Bad Elf by James Tynion IV and Jensine Eckwall. Bleeding Cool (November 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/james-tynion-ivs-tiny-onion-launches-own-publisher-crying-eye-press/
Gavaler, Chris. 2026. Philip Mallory Jones: A Brief Criticism of Avengers #74 [Black Panther, racism]. The Patron Saint of Superheroes (November 9): https://thepatronsaintofsuperheroes.wordpress.com/2026/11/09/philip-mallory-jones-a-brief-criticism-of-avengers-74/
Penn, Jeff, Adam Phillips, and Alex Young. 2026. Ink Happens with Dean Haspiel (#115). Deep Cuts: The Game 3 (38; November 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hp1WgXHOUsU
Siuntres, John. 2026. Ram V Killing More Gods and Supernatural Espionage. Word Balloon (November 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmErfPDb8BQ
Sumner, Andrew. 2026. Ed Brubaker & Sean Phillips Discuss Their Soon-to-Be-Released Criminal TV Show and Unfinished Tales! Forbidden Planet TV (November 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbGvnQGzbX8
Farley, Chad. 2026. Pulp Fiction Meets Lovecraft?! Dirk Manning's Frog Sweat! Collectors Confessions (November 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJ56ZxwlIrs
Adler, Brandon. 2026. A City on Mars: The Science and Absurdities of Space Settlement with Kelly and Zach Weinersmith. Library Speakers Consortium (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXCPt-fnT68
Verbanas, Rick, and Robert Lucius. 2026. Chip Zdarsky Talks Avengers, Captain America & More! Captain America Comic Book Fans (317; November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NO8uFxn_m50
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘Adgwa-Ata’ Director Reveals the Process Behind Oscar-Qualified Animated Short in Making-of Featurette (Exclusive) [Hungary]. Animation Magazine (November 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/adgwa-ata-director-reveals-the-process-behind-oscar-qualified-animated-short-in-making-of-featurette-exclusive/
Bertok, Andrea. 2026. Adgwa-Ata: The Making-of [Aka Behind the Scenes of Adgwa-Ata]. BANG BANG - A Shot of Shorts (November 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=70ymJ30cV64
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ’12 Days of Snoopy’ Creatives Reveal How the Peanuts Pup Lands on the Naughty List in the New Special. Animation Magazine (November 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/12-days-of-snoopy-creatives-reveal-how-the-peanuts-pup-lands-on-the-naughty-list-in-the-new-special/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Moni Barrette Is The New Executive Director Of ComicsPRO. Bleeding Cool (November 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/moni-barrette-the-new-executive-director-of-comicspro/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. British Marvel Webtoon Customers Overcharged, VAT Tax Refunds Issued. Bleeding Cool (November 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/british-marvel-webtoon-customers-overcharged-vat-tax-refunds-issued/
Unknown. 2026. Rama Duwaji Among Contributors to BEC’s Inaugural Comic Anthology [The Brooklyn Annual of Graphically Elevated Literature (BAGEL)]. Publishers Weekly (November 6): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=6087
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Nate Powell and the Accidental Triptych. Publishers Weekly (November 11): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101731-nate-powell-and-the-accidental-triptych.html
Holub, Christian. 2026. What ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Can Teach Us About Comics. Publishers Weekly (November 11): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101746-what-batman-the-animated-series-can-teach-us-about-comics.html
Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. ‘The Story’s There, You Just Have to Find It’: PW Talks with Derf Backderf. Publishers Weekly (November 11): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101744-the-story-s-there-you-just-have-to-find-it-pw-talks-with-derf-backderf.html
Holub, Christian. 2026. Inside Oni Press’s Archie Comics Reboot. Publishers Weekly (November 11): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101748-inside-oni-press-s-archie-comics-reboot.html
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Watterson Deposits Four Krazy Kat Sundays to Billy Ireland Cartoon Library. Daily Cartoonist (November 11): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/11/watterson-deposits-four-krazy-kat-sundays-to-billy-ireland-cartoon-library/
Cwiklik, Gregory. 2026. They Shall Not Be Forgotten (Part 2): 13 Overlooked Comics Artists From the Golden and Silver Ages. TCJ (November 11): https://www.tcj.com/they-shall-not-be-forgotten-part-2-13-overlooked-comics-artist-from-the-golden-and-silver-ages/
Diaz, Eric. 2026. VisionQuest Canonizes the First Ever Marvel Comics Story [MCU Human Torch]. Nerdist (November 3): https://nerdist.com/article/visionquest-canonizes-first-ever-marvel-comics-story-mcu-human-torch/
Vary, Adam B., and Angelique Jackson. 2026. MCU Surprise: ‘VisionQuest’ Finale Teases the Return of [Spoiler] in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’. Variety (November 10): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/visionquest-elizabeth-olsen-avengers-doomsday-scarlet-witch-1235365599/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Anime Parts, Ranked - With 'Steel Ball Run' off to the Races, io9 Turned Back the Clock to Rank Every Bizarre Adventure From the Quasi-Anthology Anime Series. Gizmodo (November 11): https://gizmodo.com/jojos-bizarre-adventure-steel-ball-run-anime-parts-ranked-jjba-2000838349
*Degg, D. D. 2026. Jack Cassady — RIP. Daily Cartoonist (November 11): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/11/jack-cassady-rip/
*Unknown. 2026. John R. "Jack" Cassady II Obituary. Ivie Funeral Home (November): https://www.iviefuneralhome.com/obituaries/John-R-Jack-Cassady-Ii?obId=50091599
*Williams, Kevin L. 2026. MSCA: Our Founder, Jack Cassady, Has Passed. Mid-South Cartoonists Association (November 5): http://www.midsouthcartoonists.org/2026/11/05/msca-our-founder-jack-cassady-has-passed/
Wednesday, November 11, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 11/10/2026
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Shujaat Ali — RIP. Daily Cartoonist (November 10): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/10/shujaat-ali-rip/
Scott, Cavan. 2026. The Time I Brought Back a Star Wars Character George Lucas Hated; Yes, I'm Talking About Everyone's Favourite Green Space-Bunny, Jaxxon!. The Cavletter (November 10): https://www.cavletter.com/the-time-i-brought-back-a-star-wars-character-george-lucas-hated
Swindle, Isaac. 2026. Here and Now: True Stories of Dementia, a Comics Flip Book from Arts-in-Health Charity Re-Live. The Beat (November 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/here-and-now-true-stories-of-dementia-a-comics-flip-book-from-arts-in-health-charity-re-live/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. TMNT, Sonic, and Worm Highlight IDW’s Comics Giveaway Day Offerings. The Beat (November 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tmnt-sonic-and-worm-highlight-idw-comics-giveaway-day-offerings/
Alverson, Brigid, and Milton Griepp. 2026. October 2026 Circana BookScan - Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels - 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' Rules. ICv2 (November 9): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63838/october-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-adult-graphic-novels
Sava, Oliver. 2026. Exclusive First Look: Gay Hockey Rom-Com Check, Please! Returns for Year Five - "Nothing Beats the Community That Grows Around a Serialized Story," Says Check, Please! Creator Ngozi Ukazu. AV Club (November 10): https://www.avclub.com/exclusive-first-look-check-please-year-five-ngozi-ukazu-heated-rivalry
Griepp, Milton. 2026. McFarlane Toys Acquired by Public Company Which Also Owns Producer of NeeDohs. ICv2 (November 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63840/mcfarlane-toys-acquired-public-company
Rubin, Sean. 2026. Sean Rubin’s The Misfit - The Award-Winning Illustrator Reflects on His Conversations with Andrew Wyeth’s Granddaughter and the Artist’s Beloved Painting, Christina’s World. MoMA Magazine (October 21): https://www.moma.org/magazine/articles/1477
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Now IDW Does Blind Bags For Trade Paperbacks With Hello Kitty In 2027. Bleeding Cool (November 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/now-idw-does-blind-bags-for-trade-paperbacks-with-hello-kitty-in-2027/
Kit, Borys, and Aaron Couch. 2026. Inside James Gunn, Peter Safran’s DC Ouster: Exec Tensions and a Fateful David Ellison Visit. Hollywood Reporter (November 9): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/james-gunn-peter-safran-ouster-dc-1236751437/
Holub, Christian. 2026. Katharine Kan, Librarian and Comics Advocate, Dies at 71. Publishers Weekly (November 10): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/Obituary/article/101730-katharine-kan-librarian-and-comics-advocate-dies-at-71.html
Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Reviews: Hot Net Hotel [China]. TCJ (November 3): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/hot-net-hotel/
Hayes, Tim. 2026. Reviews: Romo the WolfBoy [Ilya]. TCJ (November 10): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/romo-the-wolfboy
Taylor, Whit. 2026. Reviews: Early Man Was a Woman: Book 1 (Reclaiming History) [Ulli Lust]. TCJ (November 5): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/early-man-was-a-woman-book-1-reclaiming-history/
Marchon, Benoit. 2026. Décès du dessinateur de presse Gérard Mathieu. ActuaBD (November 10): https://www.actuabd.com/+Deces-du-dessinateur-de-presse-Gerard-Mathieu+
Unknown. 2026. OHC Dedicates Walt Kelly Studio Exhibit. Waycross Journal-Herald (November 10): https://www.theblacksheartimes.com/article/13765,ohc-dedicates-walt-kelly-studio-exhibit
Lopez, Kenny. 2026. World War II Cartoonist Bill Mauldin’s Work on Display at World War II Museum. WGNO (November 10): https://wgno.com/veterans-voices/world-war-ii-cartoonist-bill-mauldins-work-on-display-at-world-war-ii-museum/
O'Neal, Byron. 2026. Ghoul, Grief & the Story Behind the White Snake - Kasey Iris Interview. Cryptid Creator Corner (November 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wK6HJmwgr04
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Fangio: Courage or Destiny’ Director Nicolás P. Villarreal on Animating a Racing Icon’s Story Through a Philosophical Lens [Argentina]. Animation Magazine (November 9, in print in 362; November): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/fangio-courage-or-destiny-director-nicolas-p-villarreal-on-animating-a-racing-icons-story-through-a-philosophical-lens/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Mickey’s Home Alone’ Creatives Unwrap Everything You Need to Know about Disney’s Animated Special. Animation Magazine (November 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/mickeys-home-alone-creatives-unwrap-everything-you-need-to-know-about-disneys-animated-special/
Freeman, John. 2026. Accent UK Comic Anthologies Re-released as Free Digital Downloads. downthetubes (November 9): https://downthetubes.net/accent-uk-comic-anthologies-re-released-as-free-digital-downloads/
Farley, Chad. 2026. What If Gods Were Corporate Enemies?! Ram V Reveals Deicidium! Collectors Confessions (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umH6H2PsaEU
Harrison, Bob, and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with Special Guests DJ Kirkbride & Adam Knave [Kickstarter Project "Space Hell"]. Pop Culture Squad (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF9sUJyAuNc
Davidsen, Keith. 2026. Amplified With Marcus Collar. The Final Cut (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ahzyie_5VM
Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Interview with Crush Thompson. CAF+ (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Eocbqi8ec
Nihei, Sarina. 2026. Sarina Nihei: Designing Despair, Drawing the Absurd [Japan, Animation]. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (465; November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBYI5viGJbc
Davidsen, Keith. 2026. Return of the Living Dead, Half Life and More with SA Check. The Final Cut (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0wITrvCxHs
Davidsen, Keith. 2026. The Future Is ------ #20 With Writer Fred Van Lente. The Final Cut (November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mG8Jyx7pfbA
McAuley, Eoin. 2026. James Roach ['Blades of the Fallen Sun']. TASQ Art's Creator In Conversation (86; November 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLM1HuZt6lw
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 11/9/2026
Spratford, Sam. 2026. Simon Maverick Editor Chantelle Aimée Osman Dies at 45 [in print as Publishers Weekly (November 9)]. Publishers Weekly: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/Obituary/article/101702-simon-maverick-editor-chantelle-aime-osman-dies-at-45.html
Oller, Jacob. 2026. Cinderella's Steps Get Their Own Shaky Stop on the Villain Image Rehab Tour - The Animated Fairy Tale Undermines the Classic in All the Expected Ways Before Turning into a Pumpkin. AV Club (November 8): https://www.avclub.com/steps-review-netflix-cinderella-ali-wong-amanda-seyfried-animated
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - October 2026 - Sales Rankings Based on Data from Two Comic Store POS Systems. ICv2 (November 9): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63823/top-20-graphic-novels-october-2026
Hornyak, Tim. 2026. In Tokyo, a Handmade Temple of Concrete, Two Decades in the Making: Architect Keisuke Oka’s Arimasuton Building Is a Rejection of Japan’s Disposable Architecture [manga artist Hideki Arai; in print as Built to Last in a Seemingly Unfinished Way]. New York Times (October 14): RE6. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/14/realestate/tokyo-building-arimasuton-keisuke-oka.html
Truc, Jean-Laurent. 2026. Les Affaires Classées de Blake et Mortimer Un Collectif Très Varié. Ligne Claire (November 2): https://www.ligneclaire.info/les-affaires-classees-de-blake-et-mortimer-un-collectif-tres-varie-712974.html
Chudoliński, Michał. 2026. Every Comic Is Practice for the Next One: An Interview with Polish Cartoonist Tomasz Spell. TCJ (November 9): https://www.tcj.com/every-comic-is-practice-for-the-next-one-an-interview-with-polish-cartoonist-tomasz-spell/
Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: The Worm, a Classic Creator Jam Comic You’ve Likely Never Heard of. The Beat (November 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-the-worm-a-classic-creator-jam-comic-youve-likely-never-heard-of/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Addicted to It Director Nigel Tierney Gives Us the Download on His Animated Musical about Smartphone Obsession. Animation Magazine (November 6; in print in 363; December): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/addicted-to-it-director-nigel-tierney-gives-us-the-download-on-his-animated-musical-about-smartphone-obsession/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. To the Woods Director Agnès Patron Shares the Poignant Inspirations of Her Award-Winning Short. Animation Magazine (November 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/to-the-woods-director-agnes-patron-shares-the-poignant-inspirations-of-her-award-winning-short/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. The View Director Alli Sadegiani Shares the Story Behind His Oscar-Qualified Short. Animation Magazine (November 8): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/11/the-view-director-alli-sadegiani-shares-the-story-behind-his-oscar-qualified-short/
Keslassy, Elsa. 2026. Triplets of Belleville Director Sylvain Chomet Fires Back at AI Accusations Over Dior Film Featuring Robert Pattinson’s Voice: ‘Everything Was Drawn by Hand’ (Exclusive). Variety (November 7): https://variety.com/2026/film/global/sylvain-chomet-denies-ai-accusations-dior-robert-pattinson-1236941945/
Mazer, Roslyn, Steve Brodner, Ann Telnaes, Adam Zyglis, Pedro X. Molina, and Nan Wolverton. 2026. Cartoonists Celebrate America 250 and the Republic of Satire. Society of Illustrators (November 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXMRDUd1j2w
Farley, Chad. 2026. The Most Brutal Vigilante Comic Yet?! Curt Pires Reveals The Objectivist! Collectors Confessions (November 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlP7SXUX_wU
Fernández, Javi. 2026. Javi Fernández on What Only Comics Can Do [Spain]. Walt's Comic Shop's Under the Influence (November 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNsUxI-WDKA
Unknown. 1920. Cartoons Broke Old Missouri Habit [editorial cartooning; A. B. Chapin]. Editor and Publisher 53 (29; December 18): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-12-18_53_29/page/30/mode/2up
*Barnes, Mike. 2026. Donnie Dunagan, Original Voice of Bambi, Dies at 92. Hollywood Reporter (November 9): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/donnie-dunagan-dead-bambi-son-frankenstein-1236750818/
*MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Gladstone Investment Corp. Acquires Majority Stake in McFarlane Toys. The Beat (November 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gladstone-investment-corp-acquires-majority-stake-in-mcfarlane-toys/
*Degg, D. D. 2026. The Scott Adams Principle [hagiography]. Daily Cartoonist (November 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/08/the-scott-adams-principle/
*Pollak, Joel B. 2026. Scott Adams: A Life of Persuasion and Principle [hagiography]. Scott Adams, Inc. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HPSR231W
*Pollak, Joel. 2026. How Scott Adams Built His Empire of Influence [hagiography]. New York Post (November 8): https://nypost.com/2026/11/08/opinion/how-scott-adams-built-his-empire-of-influence/
*Griepp, Milton. 2026. Image to Kick Off 35th Anniversary Celebration in February - With Line-wide D'Orc Team-up Variants, Promotional Swag. ICv2 (November 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63819/image-kick-off-35th-anniversary-celebration-february
*Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Marvel to Launch New Hulk Series on Comics Giveaway Day - With Full First Issue, Blind-Bag Variants, Display Box Exclusive. ICv2 (November 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63831/marvel-launch-new-hulk-series-comics-giveaway-day
*Johnston, Rich. 2026. Disney's Amphibia for Free Comic Book Day/Comics Giveaway Day 2027 - Disney's Amphibia by Matt Braly and Beatrice Bovo Comes to Free Comic Book Day/Comics Giveaway Day 2027 from TokyoPop. Bleeding Cool (November 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/disneys-amphibia-for-free-comic-book-day-comics-giveaway-day-2027/
*MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Tiny Onion Signs First Look Deal with Blumhouse Atomic. The Beat (November 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tiny-onion-signs-first-look-deal-with-blumhouse-atomic/
*Spratford, Sam. 2026. Stone Kite’s Grand Experiment. Publishers Weekly (November 9): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101720-stone-kite-s-grand-apocalyptic-experiment.html
*Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Harriet the Spy Is Becoming a Graphic Novel. The Beat (November 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/harriet-the-spy-graphic-novel/
*Kit, Borys. 2026. DC Studios Shocker: James Gunn, Peter Safran Stepping Down with Marvel Alum Jeremy Latcham to Take Over - The Duo Were Believed to Be Safe Amid the Skydance Takeover of Warner Bros., but Now Have a Former Kevin Feige Protege Taking Over the Division. Hollywood Reporter (November 9): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/dc-studios-shocker-james-gunn-peter-safran-stepping-1236750902/
*MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Monday Shocker: Gunn and Safran Out at DC Studios. The Beat (November 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/monday-shocker-gunn-and-safran-out-at-dc-studios-jeremy-latcham/
*Ware, Chris, and Françoise Mouly. 2026. A Cartoonist’s Depiction of the Moment Things Got Weird - The Latest Issue of Chris Ware’s Acme Novelty Library Delivers a Thoroughly Modern Reading Experience in a Keepsake Box. New Yorker (November 7): https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/a-cartoonists-depiction-of-the-moment-things-got-weird
*Dillon, Barbra. 2026. ICON Festival of Comic & Narrative Art: Co-Founder Sal Abbinanti on the L.A. Comic Book Art Festival. Fanbase Press (November 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL_O5dEPiVE
*Canete, Eric, and Matteo Scalera. 2026. Mark Millar. Inkpulp Podcast (316; November 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMjZywBpWeY
*Harper, David. 2026. Kelly Thompson Talks Her Wild Past Few Years and the Impact It's Had on Her Career. Off Panel (November 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtkUsjdwYbs
*Unknown. 1920. [“George McManus has just returned from a trip through the west”]. Editor and Publisher 53 (27; December 4): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-12-04_53_27/page/30/mode/2up
*McClure Newspaper Syndicate. 1920. School Days by Dwig [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 53 (29; December 18): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-12-18_53_29/page/36/mode/2up
*McClure Newspaper Syndicate. 1920. Hambone's Meditations; a Daily Two by Four [racist comic strip advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 53 (27; December 4): 20. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-12-04_53_27/page/20/mode/2up
Monday, November 09, 2026
Nov 12: Telling Plant Stories with Comics (Online Workshop)
Telling Plant Stories with Comics (Online Workshop)
Sierra Barnes, comic strip artist
Plants have some of the most fascinating stories in nature! Join comic strip artist Sierra Barnes for an interactive workshop exploring how comics can make telling plant stories engaging and accessible. Participants will learn the fundamentals of comic storytelling—including panel design, pacing, visual composition, and the relationship between setup and payoff—while creating their own short comic inspired by remarkable plant phenomena.
Intended Audience: Adult All Levels
Thursday, November 12, 2026
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Eastern
Location: Online
FREE: Pre-registration required
About the presenters
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 11/7-8/2026
Harper, David. 2026. “How Do We Right Size It?”: On the Insane, Explosive Growth of Retailer Exclusive Variant Covers. SKTCHD (November 4): https://sktchd.com/longform/retailer-exclusive-variant-covers-feature/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Absolute Batman #25 Smashed The Top 400 Bestselling Comics Last Week. Bleeding Cool (November 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-25-smashed-the-top-400-bestselling-comics-last-week/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Eight Comic Book Stores Have Recently Closed, But Sixteen Have Opened. Bleeding Cool (November 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/eight-comic-book-stores-have-recently-closed-but-sixteen-have-opened/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. JobWatch: Comics Industry Positions Open For Hiring Right Now. Bleeding Cool (November 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jobwatch-comics-industry-positions-open-for-hiring-right-now/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Steve Stegelin and JD Crowe 2026 Green Eyeshade Award Winners. Daily Cartoonist (November 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/07/steve-stegelin-and-jd-crowe-2026-green-eyeshade-award-winners/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Glenn Marshall: Getting Filthy with Fountain Pens. Daily Cartoonist (November 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/07/glenn-marshall-getting-filthy-with-fountain-pens/
Freeman, John. 2026. More Government Action Needed to Support British Comic Industry, Says Comic Book UK. downthetubes (November 7): https://downthetubes.net/more-government-action-needed-to-support-british-comic-industry-says-comic-book-uk/
Ruliffson, Jess. 2026. The Terrible Anvil Season 3: Mentor Talks. Episode 02 Katie Fricas and Dana Cox and Gina F. Sequential Artists Workshop (November 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th6YJDUskdM
Sanders, Hannah March. 2026. Friday Night Comics Workshop - Poetry in the Gutter: Working with Found Text. Sequential Artists Workshop (November 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Th6YJDUskdM
Unknown. 1920. [“William Steinke, cartoonist of the Bridgeport (Conn.) Post Telegram and Sunday Post, assisted in the Elks' Frolic at a local theatre with a witty monologue”]. Editor and Publisher 53 (25; November 20): 27. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-11-20_53_25/page/26/mode/2uat
*Unknown. 1920. Original "Mutt" Is Dead [Mutt and Jeff by Bud Fisher]. Editor and Publisher 53 (23; November 6): 14. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-11-06_53_23/page/14/mode/2up
*Gelles, David. 2026. After 71 Years and a Lot of Exhaust, Disneyland’s Autopia Goes Electric [in print as Disneyland Is Plugging Autopia In]. New York Times (November 7): B1. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/11/02/climate/disneyland-autopia-gas-electric.html
*Sandomir, Richard. 2026. Daniel Singer Has Died. He Shrank Shakespeare and Made Disney Models [in print as Daniel Singer, 66, Shrinker of Shakespeare’s Plays and Disney Imagineer, Dies]. New York Times (November 6): B11. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/30/obituaries/daniel-singer-dead.html
*Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Caviar for the Gum-Chewers: Hagai Palevsky Reviews The Smythes by Rea Irvin. Solrad (November 2): https://solrad.co/caviar-for-the-gum-chewers-hagai-palevsky-reviews-the-smythes-by-rea-irvin
*Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Interview with Bart Simpson - The Mad World of Harvey Kurtzman. Comics Grinder (November 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_ticxW5aEo
*Degg, D. D. 2026. Tom Johnstone — RIP. Daily Cartoonist (November 7): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/07/tom-johnstone-rip/
*Tinney, Lorraine. 2021. Tele Cartoonist Tom Johnstone Stepping Down After Almost 50 Years. Greenock Telegraph (December 30): https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/19810668.tele-cartoonist-tom-johnstone-stepping-almost-50-years/
*Tinney, Lorraine. 2026. Inverclyde Artist and Cartoonist Tom Johnstone Dies Aged 91. Greenock Telegraph (November 7): https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/26705023.inverclyde-artist-cartoonist-tom-johnstone-dies-aged-91/
*Degg, D. D. 2026. New Comic: Rina’s Odd Little Page [Rina Piccolo]. Daily Cartoonist (November 6): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/11/06/new-comic-rinas-odd-little-page/
*Armstrong, David (rec.). 2026. Jim Steranko, Neal Adams and Jerry Robinson Present in 2005. Comic Book Historians (November 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bWyzLmP5f2M
*Harper, David. 2026. The Venn Diagram with Charlie Stickney [White Ash Comics]. Off Panel (577; November 2): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-577-the-venn-diagram-with-charlie-stickney/
*McClure Newspaper Syndicate. 1920. The Clancy Kids [Percy Crosby advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 53 (23; November 6): 28. online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-11-06_53_23/page/28/mode/2up
*Chicago Tribune Newspaper Syndicate. 1920. The Adventures of Harold Teen [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 53 (24; November 13): outer front cover. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-11-13_53_24






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