Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/20/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Rob Liefeld Celebrates Dan Buckley's Departure as Marvel President. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rob-liefeld-celebrates-dan-buckley-departure-as-marvel-president/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Big Plan for Disney, Marvel and More Involves "Executive Cleaning". Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-big-plan-for-disney-marvel-and-more-involves-executive-cleaning/

Flook, Ray. 2026. Marvel Studios/Marvel Comics Fallout: Thoughts on Monday's big news. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/tv/marvel-studios-marvel-comics-fallout-thoughts-on-mondays-big-news/

Kendall, Joshua. 2026. Fear and Laughter: Doonesbury, Hunter Thompson, and Rolling Stone; How cartoonist Garry Trudeau embraced the counter-culture, became a Rolling Stone writer, and pissed off Hunter S. Thompson so much that the gonzo journalist mailed him an envelope with nothing but used toilet paper. Rolling Stone (May 19): https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/doonesbury-garry-trudeau-hunter-s-thompson-1235560680/, and https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/comics/how-doonesbury-creator-garry-trudeau-pissed-off-hunter-s-thompson/ar-AA23zkkw

Trudeau, Garry. 2026. American Icons: In praise of Snoopy, the ordinary dog whose imagination ran away with him — and us; Charles M. Schulz’s creation is the American archetype: the dreamer for whom nothing seems out of reach. Rolling Stone (May 19): https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/snoopy-tribute-garry-trudeau-1235560627/

Lockwood, Matthew. 2026. 'Working on Dan Dare Has Been a Dream Project'. BBC Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire (May 17): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cgmpwy3zyrlo

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Kickstarter Reverts to Prior Adult Content Policy After Backlash. Daily Cartoonist (May 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/19/kickstarter-reverts-to-prior-adult-content-policy-after-backlash/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Dave Brown Out at Independent. Daily Cartoonist (May 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/19/dave-brown-out-at-the-independent/

Hesse, Monica. 2026. What’s the Best TV Show for Kids? After a long search, I have the answer; A critic spends hundreds of hours in the weird and wonderful world of television for young children. Washington Post (May 20): https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/05/20/critic-long-search-very-best-tv-show-children-under-6/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Reverse Ferrets, Apologises Over Mature Content Guidelines. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-reverse-ferrets-apologises-over-mature-content-guidelines/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Cartoon Denounced as ‘Blatantly Racist,’ ‘Colonial Stereotyping’ [Norway, Marvin Halleraker, by India]. Daily Cartoonist (May 20): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/20/cartoon-denounced-as-blatantly-racist-colonial-stereotyping/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Dave Baker's Halloween Boy, From Self-Published to Oni Press Hardcover. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dave-bakers-halloween-boy-from-self-published-to-oni-press-hardcover/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. TOLDJA: Image Comics No Longer Exclusive, Joins Universal Distribution. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/toldja-image-comics-no-longer-exclusive-joins-universal-distribution/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Exclusive: Universal Joins Lunar as Image Distributor; Adds to top lines. ICv2 (May 19): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62422/exclusive-universal-joins-lunar-image-distributor

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Chris Fondacaro, Executive VP & Head of Marvel Franchise, Is Out. Bleeding Cool (May 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chris-fondacaro-executive-vp-head-of-marvel-franchise-is-out/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Hires and Promotions at Skybound and Prana: O’Brien, Kobashigawa, Yates, Richardson. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/hires-and-promotions-at-skybound-and-prana-obrien-kobashigawa-yates-richardson/

Freeman, John. 2026. Flashback Corner: The Lance McLane newspaper strip; Do you remember “Lance McLane”, the strip that picked up where “Jeff Hawke”, the creation of Sydney Jordan, left off… but only in Britain?. downthetubes (May 19): https://downthetubes.net/flashback-corner-the-lance-mclane-newspaper-strip/

Hutchins, E.B. 2026. The Online Nib and Ink Fest Is Going Strong – and Offers a Free 300+ Page Sampler [Cartoonist United]. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-online-nib-and-ink-fest-is-going-strong-and-offers-a-free-300-page-sampler/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Apple TV Announces New Peanuts Features. Daily Cartoonist (May 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/19/apple-tv-announces-new-peanuts-features/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Embracer to Spin Off Dark Horse Parent Fellowship Entertainment. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/fellowship-spin-off/

Bird, Betsy. 2026. Heists and Hijinks! Scams and Scoundrels! It’s a Diamond Fever Q&A With Steve Sheinkin and Jon Chad. A Fuse #8 Production (May 20): https://afuse8production.slj.com/2026/05/20/heists-and-hijinks-scams-and-scoundrels-its-a-diamond-fever-qa-with-steve-sheinkin-and-jon-chad/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Apple TV Cooks Up a ‘Snoopy Summer’ With More ‘Peanuts’ Programming. Animation Magazine (May 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/apple-tv-cooks-up-a-snoopy-summer-with-more-peanuts-programming/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Netflix Forges Creative Partnership With Animation Duo Michael Jelenic & Aaron Horvath. Animation Magazine (May 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/netflix-forges-creative-partnership-with-animation-duo-michael-jelenic-aaron-horvath/

Murali, Chinmay. 2023. Infertility Comics and Graphic Medicine. Countway Library Author Series (April 18): https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/N2joA1tpzdpAhtpTii13CDWObPSp7PTsBtXhNCBADMHKSlvFpKkFda3bKiAsinCWqTqI3fs-9FUUlCT9.YL1kvYLfNiSxhCV-?canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&startTime=1681837568000&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/share/AwZjo8H21QJXUcR0KbeH4Qupjk1lZEGquwf7-bWMUFeKovy6AsyfdCq0eDxlqM5D.XU-GezvUIi2zeJa5%3FstartTime%3D1681837568000

Thomas, Rachel M. 2026. Shrink: Story of a Fat Girl. Countway Library Author Series (February 19): https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/4MZixCTyKan85NsZKSDVDKYZJWzQpiHUm0CwThpEaI2aPsMTxbcvTcSh4A7l4_t7f4LBcB1TjrUkl21m.l1aYwY9iyrJi3Cvl?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&oldStyle=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FQfu2v4ORGkHj0zKc-t8Tki4CYL-wR8Rl4Q3-8xWGnPZYi7OUpik6emAPsZL-nYI.7yfxAj81s5YzWrJZ

Lewis, A. David. 2026. Body, Soul, & Comics. Countway Library Author Series (May 14): https://harvard.zoom.us/rec/play/UayKqtCVlYYZeGCclEutgOfPvfyRX7Aoro11O04-grWzcLAg0hP49EjKHG9Eb8JVKcnhYy7jUnMvKQM6.XxBH7fBSkqlyxJiQ?accessLevel=meeting&canPlayFromShare=true&from=share_recording_detail&continueMode=true&oldStyle=true&componentName=rec-play&originRequestUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fharvard.zoom.us%2Frec%2Fshare%2FKzY06StMp8lRgluXauz14WWe_85rE8EJCdrEOzbLzcmfdYhjuB5F41dNEgltU7e4.mVTVTftTF0eK_EB0

Rhode, Mike (ed.). 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 4. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 20): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-4.html

Pohle, Marlene. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 5: In Cuba with Marlene Pohle (2000). International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 20): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-5-in-cuba.html

Priest, Cherie and Tara O'Connor (ill.). 2018. The Agony House [comic book fiction]. Arthur A. Levine Books

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. How to Read 2000AD for Americans. The Beat (May 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/how-to-read-2000ad-for-americans/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The Immersive ’86 Eighty-Six’ Audiobook Goes Harder Than the Anime Ever Did; Crunchyroll may have quietly pulled one of its best slept‑on anime, but Yen Press’ '86 Eighty‑Six' audiobook feels less like a substitute and more like the most meta way to experience Asato Asato’s war‑torn light novel. io9 (May 20): https://gizmodo.com/86-eighty-six-anime-crunchyroll-removed-audiobook-yen-press-2000761388

Indongo, Nantali. 2026. Cartoonist, author, Arizona O'Neill on 2009 pop music, grief and organ donation. CBC’s The Bridge (May 9): https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-167-the-bridge/clip/16213796-cartoonist-author-arizona-oneill-2009-pop-music-grief

O'Neill, Arizona. 2026. Injustice, in the Flesh; When opioids kill some of us, and their organs go to others, no one should see that as a mixed blessing – we should question the system, and who benefits most. The Globe and Mail (May 15): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-opioid-overdoses-organ-donation-memoir/

Parini, Elsie Lynn. 2026. New Graphic Novel Highlights Weybridge History; Tillie Walden, the fifth Vermont Cartoonist Laureate, has spent the past three years researching and crafting the historical graphic novel “Charity & Sylvia.”. Addison Independent (May 14): https://www.addisonindependent.com/2026/05/14/new-graphic-novel-highlights-weybridge-history

Rosenberg, Matthew and Ethan S. Parker. 2026. Patrick Horvath. Ideas Don't Bleed (149; May 20): https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/hmm

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The Final Season of ‘The Boys’ Felt Like Watching a Comedian Bomb Their Set. io9 (May 20): https://gizmodo.com/the-boys-final-season-5-prime-video-gen-v-review-2000761297

Davis, Clayton. 2026. Quinta Brunson to Develop and Star in ‘Betty Boop’ Feature Film From Fleischer Studios and Fifth Chance Productions (Exclusive). Variety (May 20): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/quinta-brunson-betty-boop-movie-1236754550/

Joest, Mick. 2026. Rick and Morty Movie Confirmed by Dan Harmon, Who Also Told Me the 'Dream' Director Making It Happen. CinemaBlend (May 19): https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/dan-harmon-confirmed-rick-and-morty-movie-told-me-dream-director-making-it-happen

Smith, White. 2026. Book Review: Hal Foster’s Tarzan Years – Building a Great White Father. Panels & Prose (May 19): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/05/19/building-a-great-white-father-hal-fosters-tarzan-years/

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#49: Creativity within Confines & the Poetry of the Page with Grant Snider. New York Cartoons (May 20): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/dma49-creativity-within-confines-30f

Rubio, Ricardo. 2025. Son of Pablo Escobar Releases Comic Book about Growing Up in the Drug Lord’s Shadow [Spain]. Russpain (November 12): https://russpain.com/en/news-3/pablo-escobars-son-releases-comic-book-about-childhood-in-drug-lords-shadow-324421/

Delorenzo, Lorraine. 2025. Pablo Escobar’s son publishes a comic book about his childhood: ‘Netflix glorifies the drug world, I raise awareness’ [Spain]. El Pais (November 12): https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-11-12/pablo-escobars-son-publishes-a-comic-book-about-his-childhood-netflix-glorifies-the-drug-world-i-raise-awareness.html

Kennedy, Leslie. 2025. How a 1930s Cartoon Inspired the Sadie Hawkins Dance [Li'l Abner]. History (November 12): https://www.history.com/articles/sadie-hawkins-dance-origins-lil-abner

Bohlen, Teagie. 2025. Denver Graphic Novelist R. Alan Brooks Hits the Big Screen with Always, Most of the Time. Westword (November 12): https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/denver-graphic-novelist-r-alan-brooks-hits-the-big-screen-with-short-film-40799362/

Baculi, Spencer. 2025. Scott Snyder Says ‘DC K.O.’ Warner Bros. Crossovers Meant To Show Comic Books Have “Something for Everybody”. Bounding into Comics (November 11): https://boundingintocomics.com/comic-books/why-dc-ko-crossovers-homelander-annabelle

Breitbart, Ben. 2025. Pixar Animator Bobby Podesta Brings Holiday Magic to Life in "North for the Winter" Graphic Novel. Laughing Place (November 11): https://www.laughingplace.com/entertainment/bobby-podesta-north-for-the-winter-wdfm/

Unknown. 2025. West Virginia-Set Graphic Novel Tackles Grief and Identity [Heaven West Virginia; Ravi Teixeira]. West Virginia News (November 11): https://www.wvnews.com/news/wvnews/west-virginia-set-graphic-novel-tackles-grief-and-identity/article_8486aba0-c244-4818-ba69-39ebe0072562.html

Weiss, Josh. 2025. V for Vendetta TV Series in the Works at HBO. Syfy (November 11): https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/hbo-lines-up-television-series-based-on-v-for-vendetta-graphic-novel

Gates, Simeon. 2025. Feats of Mississippi Medal of Honor recipient captured in graphic novel. Mississippi Today (September 11): https://mississippitoday.org/2025/11/11/feats-of-mississippi-medal-of-honor-recipient-captured-in-graphic-novel/

Xu, Xinto. 2025. The Phoenix in Conversation with Barbara Yelin [Germany]. The Phoenix (November 13): https://swarthmorephoenix.com/2025/11/13/the-phoenix-in-conversation-with-barbara-yelin/

Głownia, Dawid. 2025. A Certain Tendency in American Superhero Comics: Soviet Secret Weapons, Metahumans, Highly-Trained Soldiers, and Agents after the Fall of the USSR. Empire from a Distance: Images of Russians, Russia and the Soviet Union in Texts of Culture,  Arkadiusz Lewicki and Jedrzej Morawieck (eds), Wiesbaden, Germany: Harrasowitz,  45-65.  Online at https://www.academia.edu/129611436/A_Certain_Tendency_in_American_Superhero_Comics_Soviet_Secret_Weapons_Metahumans_Highly_Trained_Soldiers_and_Agents_After_the_Fall_of_the_USSR

Chapman, James. 2026. Comics at the Movies: From Flash Gordon to Avengers: Endgame. Reaktion

Unknown. 1926. ["A. C, Williams, who recently was cartoonist of the Detroit Free Press, has signed a contract with Associated Editors, Chicago, for a series of cartoons"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (25; November 13): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-13_59_25/page/36/mode/2up

 Unknown.1926. [Dow Walling, creator of Campus Cowboys, is recovering from a severe illness]. Editor and Publisher 59 (26; November 20): 32. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-20_59_26/page/32/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Michael Lipman is doing a one-column daily comic for the O'Dell Newspaper Syndicate, titled "The Tootles""]. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Harry Stanton, manager of the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate, and Clare Briggs, cartoonist, returned to this country from Europe on the Berengaria Oct. 30"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Gene Byrnes, artist, has signed a five-year contract with the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate for his daily strip, "Regular Fellers"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (25; November 13): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-13_59_25/page/36/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. Joins Herald Tribune; Lloyd Jacquet Named Radio Editor, Succeeding Stephen L. Coles. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/36/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Sidney Smith, creator of The Gumps, was recently married to Mrs. Kathryn Imogene Eulette]. Editor and Publisher 59) 24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [The Woman Pays Club, of New York, entertained several noted cartoonists at a special cartoonists' luncheon]. Editor and Publisher 59 (24; November 6): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-11-06_59_24/page/34/mode/2up

Library of Congress needs Cimmerian FCBD 2026

I've gotten an almost complete set for them, but I couldn't get the Free Comic Book Day 2026 The Cimmerian Xuthal of Dusk (FCBD Conan the Barbarian) from Ablaze comic for them. If anyone has a copy to donate, let me know and I will put you in touch with the comics division. 

WaPo on children's animation

What’s the best TV show for kids? After a long search, I have the answer.

A critic spends hundreds of hours in the weird and wonderful world of television for young children.

Column by Monica Hesse

May 20, 2026  

  

https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/05/20/critic-long-search-very-best-tv-show-children-under-6/

Comic Logic Books & Artwork's Lot Con on WTOP

Where to find Northern Virginia’s version of Comic Con

Matt Kaufax | matt.kaufax@wtop.com

Matt About TownMay 19, 2026

https://wtop.com/matt-about-town/2026/05/how-to-participate-in-loudoun-countys-biggest-comic-book-event/

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/18/2026

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 1. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 18): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-1.html

Degg, D. D. 2026. John Lent – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/18/john-lent-rip/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. New York Working Cartoon Library Seeking Endowment Funds. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-york-working-cartoon-library/

Unknown. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - April 2026; New – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 18): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62400/top-20-graphic-novels-april-2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Daredevil Editor Devin Lewis on His Last Day at Marvel After 16 Years. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/daredevil-editor-devin-lewis-on-his-last-day-at-marvel-after-16-years/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. William Katt Launches Greatest American Hero Comic Book Kickstarter. Bleeding Cool (May 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/william-katt-launches-greatest-american-hero-comic-book-kickstarter/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. President Dan Buckley Stepping Down at Marvel. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/president-dan-buckley-stepping-down-at-marvel/

Kit, Borys. 2026. Marvel Comics Shake-Up: TV Chief Brad Winderbaum Takes on Publishing as Veteran Dan Buckley Exits; At the same time, David Abdo will segue from Disney's music group to serve as general manager, comics and franchise. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/marvel-comics-shakeup-brad-winderbaum-dan-buckley-1236598922/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Marco Davanzo Receives BINC’s Unsung Hero Award. The Beat (May 18): https://www.comicsbeat.com/marco-davanzo-receives-bincs-unsung-hero-award/

Barnes, Mike. 2026. Tom Kane, ‘Clone Wars’ and ‘Powerpuff Girls’ Voice Actor, Dies at 64; He also played Magneto and Ultron and worked on ‘Foster’s Home for Imaginary Friends,’ ‘Kim Possible,’ ‘The Wild Thornberrys’ and much more. Hollywood Reporter (May 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/tom-kane-dead-yoda-clone-wars-star-wars-powerpuff-girls-1236598828/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Stuttgart Top Prize Winner Kiana Naghshineh Talks About the Making of ‘With Tapes and Toasts in the Car’ [Germany]. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/stuttgart-top-prize-winner-kiana-nagshineh-talks-about-the-making-of-with-tapes-and-toasts-in-the-car/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. A Gay Epidemic of Laughter: The ‘Jim Queen’ Creative Team Reveal the Cannes Selection’s Secrets. Animation Magazine (May 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/an-epidemic-of-laughter-the-jim-queen-creative-team-reveal-the-cannes-selections-secrets/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Nic Cabana on Claynosaurz’ Recent Blind Box Success and Other Exciting Plans for the Property. Animation Magazine (May 17): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/nic-cabana-on-his-claynosaurz-recent-blind-box-success-and-future-plans-for-the-property/

Judy, Cail. 2026. Chris Harnan Makes a Splash With His Latest From Breakdown Press. TCJ (May 18): https://www.tcj.com/chris-harnan-makes-a-splash-with-his-latest-from-breakdown-press/

katielou 106. 2019. Andy Capp Statue. This sculpture honors a long-beloved English comic strip in the main character's hometown. Atlas Obscura (August 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/andy-capp-statue

Cherrygarden, Fred. 2025. Djoseph et Françwès. A pair of iconic characters from the local newspaper argue over pet snails. Atlas Obscura (March 5): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/djoseph-et-francwes

Cool Crab. 2022. Titeuf Statue; A statue of the Swiss cartoon character stands outside the school that inspired his creator. Atlas Obscura (September 22): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/titeuf-statue

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Every American Understands"

"Every American Understands"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4258

11 x 15 inch high-res color .jpg image, 1.5mb


"...Even in his brief remarks to reporters Tuesday, Trump made clear
that his sole concern in terms of the economy is the financial markets.
'The most important thing by far — including whether our stock market,
which, by the way, is at an all-time high — but including whether our
stock market goes up or down a little bit, the most important thing by
far is Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,' he said, adding, 'Every
American understands'..."

Oh, they understand, alright, ya' goddamn loser.
They understand that it's Luigi Time.

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"Trump makes jaw-dropping admission about America’s financial crisis",
Sarah-Jane Collins at MSN, 05.12.2026
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/trump-makes-jaw-dropping-admission-about-america-s-financial-crisis/ar-AA232w7m

"Trump to American workers: Let them pay for the war", Patrick Martin at
the WSWS, 05.13.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/14/alpg-m14.html

"What is it about the Met fashion gala that leads one to think fondly of
the guillotine?" David North at the WSWS, 05.06.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/05/07/ruuu-m07.html

"God Bless Us, Every One", political cartoon by Mike Flugennock,
12.08.2024 https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4057
.
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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/16-17/2026

Levitz, Paul. 2020. ["I Just Received Word That Martin Pasko Passed Away."]. Facebook (May 11): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ep1EbCRoN/

Reyes, Carlos. 2019. Viñetas del Fin del Mundo - "Geisa Fernándes y John Lent". Viñetas del Fin del Mundo (July 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_OleLsztIg

Rizzo, Frank C. 2006. Offbeat Comic Wants to Tease Readers' Brains [Lio]. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (May 15): D1, 9. scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/it-was-20-years-ago-today-lios-creepy-friends-had-come-to-stay/

Unknown. 2026. Celebrating 20 Years of Lio! [Mark Tatulli interview]. Andrews McMeel (May 15): https://www.andrewsmcmeel.com/celebrating-20-years-of-lio/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Comic Barcelona Winners Announced. Daily Cartoonist (May 15): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/15/comic-barcelona-winners-announced/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Timmy Heague on the Copy of Action Comics #1 That Made Him a Man. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/timmy-heague-on-the-copy-of-action-comics-1-that-made-him-a-man/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Great Comic Book Piracy Debate of 2026, Spanish Police Involved. Bleeding Cool (May 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-great-comic-book-piracy-debate-of-2026-spanish-police-involved/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kickstarter Starts Suspending Crowdfunders Over Content, Blames Stripe. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kickstarter-starts-suspending-crowdfunders-over-content-blames-stripe/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Skottie Young Puts 'I Hate Fairyland' on Pause After #50. Bleeding Cool (May 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/skottie-young-puts-i-hate-fairyland-on-pause-after-50/

Fairclough, Ian. 2026. The Chronicle Herald Editorial Cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon to Receive National Award for Service to Canadian Journalism. SaltWire (May 15): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/the-chronicle-herald-editorial-cartoonist-bruce-mackinnon-michener-baxter-award-journalism

Clark, Jill. 2026. The Michener Awards Foundation Honours Bruce MacKinnon and Vaughn Palmer With the 2026 Michener-Baxter Award Français. Michener Awards Foundation (May 14): https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/the-michener-awards-foundation-honours-bruce-mackinnon-and-vaughn-palmer-with-the-2026-michener-baxter-award-822969321.html

Simon, Mark. 2026. Bill Holbrook Cartoonist Interview. MarkSimontoons (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxs3np1Qpq8

Iesse, Lisa. 2026. Alison McCreesh’s “Bite-Sized” Comic Treasury Celebrates Long and Sweet of “Short Years”. MyNorthNow (May 7): https://www.mynorthnow.com/87917/news/nwt-news/alison-mccreeshs-bite-sized-comic-treasury-celebrates-long-and-sweet-of-short-years/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Mark Bertolini & Steve Mardo. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u3UaMCSm-2A

Stang, Audra. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop With Audra Stang. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LHwefMyfZM

Parker, AF. 2026. Heather Antos on Her Marvel and Star Wars Legacy at Comic Con Cape Town. Agents of Fandom (May 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DT1Gw4awCvM

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Pioneering Comics Scholar John Lent RIP. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 16): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/pioneering-comics-scholar-john-lent-rip.html

Banerjee, Arunava. 2026. How Anand RK Created the Pulitzer-Winning Graphic Investigation of India’s Digital Arrest Scams; He won the ‘Illustrated Reporting and Commentary’ prize, along with investigative reporters Natalie Obiko Pearson and Suparna Sharma, for ‘trAPPed’. Scroll.in (May 15): https://scroll.in/article/1092801/how-anand-rk-created-the-pulitzer-winning-graphic-investigation-of-indias-digital-arrest-scams

Thompson, Stephen, Aisha Harris, and Cyrena Touros. 2026. 'Shrek' – a Weird, Flatulent and Beloved Franchise – Turns 25. Pop Culture Happy Hour (May 14): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/f7e1c11e-24b9-4be6-baa6-9018534d4d18/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5818294

Valone, Conrad. 2025. Garfield Trail; Larger-than-life sculptures of the world’s most famous cat mark the birthplace of creator Jim Davis. Atlas Obscura (February 6): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/garfield-trail

Garner, Vanessa. 2014. Comic Strip Route; This collection of over 50 murals celebrates Brussels' rich history as the self-proclaimed home of the "comic strip". Atlas Obscura (July 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/comic-strip-route

Schiffino, Andres. 2018. The Cartoon Wall at Overlook; In the back of a nondescript sports bar is a museum-worthy mural by legendary cartoonists. Atlas Obscura (May 16): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/the-cartoon-wall-at-overlook-new-york-new-york

Xavir, Xavi. 2025. 13, Rue del Percebe Mural; Mural dedicated to one of Spain's favorite cartoonists, Francisco Ibáñez. Atlas Obscura (November 11): https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/13-rue-del-percebe-mural

Keefe, Jim. 2026. Sally Forth Summer Vacations. Patreon (May 17): https://www.patreon.com/posts/sally-forth-156677197

Leong, Tim. 2026. “Art Has to Be Learned Art”: Neal Adams on What It Takes to Be a Comic Artist [2005 interview]. SKTCHD (April 28): https://sktchd.com/interview/neal-adams-on-art-artists/

Whitman, Jack. 2026. Industry City Hosts Huge Comic Art Event Again [Brooklyn Independent Comic Showcase]. Village Star-Review (May 13): https://www.star-revue.com/industry-city-hosts-huge-comic-art-event-again/

Raftery, Brian. 2026. Nobody Once Told Him the World Was Gonna Meme Shrek; The writer and illustrator William Steig lived several lives before his book about a surly ogre became a Hollywood hit. New York Times (May 17): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/17/books/william-steig-shrek-anniversary.html

Harper, David. 2026. Marvel Seems to Be Broken. Let’s Fix Them!; God help me, I’m writing about Marvel again. SKTCHD (May 13): https://sktchd.com/longform/marvel-feature-2026/

Ehrlich, Madeline Kahn. 2026. Beyond the Cat’s Hat: A look into the controversial cartoons of a Dartmouth alumnus [Dr. Seuss]. The Dartmouth (May 15): https://www.thedartmouth.com/article/2026/05/beyond-the-cats-hat-a-look-into-the-controversial-cartoons-of-a-dartmouth-alumnus

Thairone. 2025. Garo no Jidai o Yomu 1997 by Yoshihiro Hara. YouTube (December 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2shwshdCvs

Harper, David. 2026. A Lifetime Process With Rafael Albuquerque. Off Panel (549; April 27): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-549-a-lifetime-process-with-rafael-albuquerque/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Rafael_Albuquerque.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. Dangerous and Irresponsible With Matthew Rosenberg. Off Panel (550; May 4): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-550-dangerous-and-irresponsible-with-matthew-rosenberg/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/Matthew_Rosenberg_2026.mp3

Davis, Vanessa. 2026. Vanessa Davis - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nM37_H4b_g

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Da Vinci Edition With Richard Ashley Hamilton. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtgWtVYfALw

Moore, Terry. 2026. Drawing Katchoo in Montenegro. Terry Moore Art (May 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCcTPy8gOTA

Nyce, Caroline Mimbs. 2026. How to Win Our Cartoon Caption Contest. New Yorker (May 15): https://www.newyorker.com/newsletter/the-daily/how-to-win-our-cartoon-caption-contest

Degg, D. D. 2026. Harrison Jiedueh – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 16): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/16/harrison-jiedueh-rip/

Lloyd, John F. 2026. Liberian Genius Artist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh Deceased; Perspective of the life of the Famous Liberian Artist and Creator of the Legendary “Dr. Owl”. Liberian Observer (May 4): https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/liberian-genius-artist-harrison-black-baby-jiedueh-deceased/article_79d9b1e2-1ce0-4701-b273-f6a506526c51.html

RIP Liberian cartoonist turned Marylander Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh

Harrison Jiedueh – RIP

 D. D. Degg

May 16, 2026

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/16/harrison-jiedueh-rip/

Liberian Genius Artist Harrison “Black Baby” Jiedueh Deceased

— Perspective of the life of the Famous Liberian Artist and Creator of the Legendary “Dr. Owl”

• By John F. Lloyd
• May 4, 2026   https://www.liberianobserver.com/obituaries/liberian-genius-artist-harrison-black-baby-jiedueh-deceased/article_79d9b1e2-1ce0-4701-b273-f6a506526c51.html

Collecting John Lent memories, stories, tributes to publish

If you're interested, please send me what you would like to say about John. I'll put them together and post on Ijoca's blog. If you've already written something on Facebook or a list serve or directly to me, please send it again so I know it's ok to publish. Cartoons would be fine too as would photos.

I'll probably space things over several days so don't worry about getting it in late.

Bart Beaty is writing an obituary for the comics journal but Ijoca will have one as well. 

Please forward to anyone who might be interested.

Mike

mrhode@gmail.com

PCHH on Shrek at 25

'Shrek' – a weird, flatulent and beloved franchise – turns 25

Stephen Thompson, Aisha Harris, Cyrena Touros

Pop Culture Happy Hour

May 14, 2026 https://www.npr.org/2026/05/14/nx-s1-5818294/shrek-a-weird-flatulent-and-beloved-franchise-turns-25

https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/f7e1c11e-24b9-4be6-baa6-9018534d4d18/audio/128/default.mp3 

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5818294

Apply for StoryBox Comics Fair, this June in Silver Spring, MD

APPLY TODAY!! CALLING ALL Comics Artists, Cartoonists, Illustrators, Printmakers, and Educators!

STORYBOX Comics Fair will take place June 27th & 28th, 2026. Organized by DwightMess, the fair, now in its 4th year, gathers comics creators, illustrators, and printmakers from the DMV region and beyond to share in and exchange as a community devoted to storytelling and the graphic arts. The event is open to the general public.

----> SBCF occurs over two days at 2 different locations:

June 27th: @ DwightMess Cartooning & Comic Arts compound, 805 Silver Spring Ave, Silver Spring, MD.

June 28th: @ Third Hill Brewing Co., 8216 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD.

----> Both locations will feature exhibitor's tables, workshops and events.

----> There is no application fee. Apply as an Exhibitor ($25 tabling fee, if selected), or As a Programmer (Free), or propose an exhibition of artwork at the compound (Free, space limited).

----> Applicants can submit to be considered for either location for one day or both days. However, space is limited at each venue; Friends of DwightMess/Applicants from beyond the DMV region may be able to secure free lodging at the compound during the weekend.

----> Comics retailers, including bookstores, independent distros, and collector/resellers are welcome to apply.

----> **Artist applicants should send a BRIEF BIO (5-6 sentences) and a link to their artwork (website, portfolio webpage, or SM accounts - please no email attachments) to adam@dwightmess.com.

---->**Programmers should also send a bio + description of proposed program and any possible workshop fee suggestions to: adam@dwightmess.com.

--> Deadline: Midnight, June 1, 2026

Please direct any questions about your application to adam@dwightmess.com

JOIN US FOR OUR 4th YEAR OF GATHERING AROUND COMICS!!

#dwightmess #storyboxcomicsfair

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/15/2026

Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Decorado’ Review: Cute Mice Meet Cold Orwellian Despair [In print as: Happy Pills Take the Edge Off Cold Orwellian Despair]. New York Times (May 14): C3. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/movies/decorado-review.html

Tonight’s Full Batch (May 15) – Final Corrected Version
Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Decorado’ Review: Cute Mice Meet Cold Orwellian Despair [In print as: Happy Pills Take the Edge Off Cold Orwellian Despair]. New York Times (May 14): C3. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/movies/decorado-review.html

Carlson, Johanna Draper. 2026. Exclusive: Gungnir Books Launches Assets Collectible Program; Unique Mario Foccillo cover for 'Deadweight' by Bobby Lee the first release. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62385/exclusive-gungnir-books-launches-assets-collectible-program

Griepp, Milton. 2026. ICv2 Expands Data for Monthly Comic Store Sales Charts; Comic Shop Assistant joins ComicHub in providing data to support industry. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62391/icv2-expands-data-monthly-comic-store-sales-charts

Harth, David. 2025. Brian Michael Bendis Jump to DC Comics Will Be Defined by Just One Story. Comicbook (November 9): https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/brian-michael-bendis-jump-to-dc-comics-will-be-defined-by-just-one-story/

Davies, Christie, Giselinde Kuipers, Paul Lewis, Rod A. Martin, Elliott Oring, and Victor Raskin. 2008. The Muhammad Cartoons and Humor Research: A Collection of Essays. Humor 21 (1; January): 1-46. online at https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/HUMOR.2008.001/html

Horst, Carole. 2025. ‘Steven Universe’ Creator Rebecca Sugar Set for Animated Feature From Annapurna, Moomin Characters (Exclusive). Variety (October 6): https://variety.com/2025/film/news/steven-universe-rebecca-sugar-annapurna-moomins-1236538508/

Unknown. 2025. Graphic Novel Tells the Story of NS Victims From Siegen; The fates of five victims of National Socialism from Siegen are to be told in a graphic novel. To kick off this special project, the conference "Transnational Remembrance in Graphic Literature" will be held at the University of Siegen. Universitat Siegen (November 10): https://www.uni-siegen.de/en/news/graphic-novel-tells-the-story-of-ns-victims-from-siegen

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Top 50 Comics - April 2026; NEW – More data! Sales rankings based on comic store POS data. ICv2 (May 14): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/62390/top-50-comics-april-2026

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Scott McCloud to Be Center for Cartoon Studies Commencement Speaker. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/scott-mccloud-to-be-center-for-cartoon-studies-commencement-speaker/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Mo Willems to Receive Honorary Doctorate, Offer Commencement Address. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/mo-willems-to-receive-honorary-doctorate-offer-commencement-address/

Degg, D. D. 2026. NCS Awards Gold Key to The Whole Gang. Daily Cartoonist (May 14): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/14/ncs-awards-gold-key-to-whole-gang/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘Gabby’s Dollhouse’ Builds to a New Level of Success With Content, Experiences and Licensing Expansions. Animation Magazine (May 14): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/gabbys-dollhouse-builds-to-a-new-level-of-success-with-content-experiences-and-licensing-expansions/

Perez, Javier. 2026. Interview: J.D. Amato and Sophie Morse Tap Into Their Childhood Experiences for Debut Graphic Novel The Endless Game. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-j-d-amato-and-sophie-morse-tap-into-their-childhood-experiences-for-debut-graphic-novel-the-endless-game/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Lucy Lost’ Producer & Director Share the Secrets of Their Magical Animated Mystery (Exclusive First Look) [France]. Animation Magazine (May 14): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/lucy-lost-producer-director-share-the-secrets-of-their-magical-animated-mystery-exclusive-first-look/

Rosenwald, Michael S. 2026. Frank Stack, Painter Who Secretly Drew ‘The Adventures of Jesus,’ Dies at 88; For 20 years, he hid his identity behind the nom de plume Foolbert Sturgeon as he chronicled Christ’s encounters with modern-day hypocrites in comic-book form. New York Times (May 14): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/14/books/frank-stack-dead.html

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: On the Biographic of Terry Southern. Daily Heller (May 14): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-on-the-biographic-of-terry-southern/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: The Man Who Reintroduced Us to Arthur Szyk …. Daily Heller (May 13): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-behind-the-man-who-reintroduced-artist-arthur-szyk/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Cartoon Title Cards, Ten Seconds of Joy. Daily Heller (May 12): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-cartoon-title-cards/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/15/26: My Adventures With Superman Season 3 Trailer Drops. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-051526/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Opioids & Organs Deftly Dismantles the “Hero” Narrative of Organ Donations. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-opioids-and-organs-arizona-oneill/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comics Sales Charts Are Now Giving Us More Information!. The Beat (May 15): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-sales-charts-giving-us-more-information/

Lang, Jamie. 2026. How the Brothers Behind ‘Superman: Awakens’ Launched an Original Sci-Fi Universe With ‘Sjor’ Using Unreal Engine 5. Cartoon Brew (May 12): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/shorts/antonis-stavros-fylladitis-sjor-unreal-engine-260822.html

Giraud, Kévin. 2026. How ‘Blaise’ Evolved From an Underground French Comic Strip to a Cannes-Playing Animated Feature. Cartoon Brew (May 14): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/blaise-cannes-dimitri-planchon-jean-paul-guigue-260886.html

Giraud, Kévin. 2026. Oscar-Nominated ‘A Cat in Paris’ Director Alain Gagnol Assembles a New Team for ‘Dog My Cats!’. Cartoon Brew (May 15): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/alain-gagnol-dog-my-cats-cannes-260927.html

Lang, Jamie. 2026. ‘This Film Has Another Chance’: Matt Braly’s Sony-Scrapped ‘Afterworld’ Revived by Thailand’s The Monk Studio. Cartoon Brew (May 13): https://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/matt-braly-afterworld-the-monk-studios-260866.html

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points (180). Scoop (180; May 14): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-180/

Gossett, Christian, David Hyde, and Kris Simon. 2026. Superfan Podcast Ep. 11: Erica Henderson on Terry Pratchett's Discworld Novels!; The cartoonist of Unbeatable Squirrel Girl and Dracula Motherf*cker, joins us to talk about one of the most beloved fantasy worlds ever created!. Superfan Podcast (11; May 1): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/superfan-podcast-ep-11-erica-henderson

Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Leland Melvin. Beep Boop Blog (May 14): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/05/14/getting-to-know-leland-melvin/

Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2026. Lupin III Composer, Jazz Pianist Yuji Ohno Dies at 84; Ohno composed Lupin III anime's music, iconic theme song since Lupin III: Part II in 1977. Anime News Network (May 13): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-13/lupin-iii-composer-jazz-pianist-yuji-ohno-dies-at-84/.237310

Roxborough, Scott. 2026. Soccer Superstar Erling Haaland to Play Animated Viking in Film Debut (Exclusive); In a bit of on-the-nose casting, the Manchester City striker will voice a Viking warrior in 'Viqueens,' the upcoming animated epic from Norwegian director Harald Zwart. Hollywood Reporter (May 15): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/soccer-star-erling-haaland-animated-viking-in-film-debut-1236596846/

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Electric Worry — This Week’s Links. TCJ (May 15): https://www.tcj.com/electric-worry-this-weeks-links/

Kennedy, Hank. 2026. Reviews: Super Visible: The Story of the Women of Marvel Comics. TCJ (May 14): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/super-visible-the-story-of-the-women-of-marvel-comics/

Babb, Tiffany. 2026. Jack Kirby’s Way. TCJ (May 15): https://www.tcj.com/jack-kirbys-way/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to Come 714: Roy Schwartz Interview [Jack Kirby Way]. PW Comics World: More to Come (714; May 8): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1410

MacDonald, Heidi, Kate Fitzsimons, and TreVaughn Roach-Carter. 2026. More to Come 713: BookCon Returns for 2026. PW Comics World: More to Come (713; May 1): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1409

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. More to Come 712: Gemma Correll Interview. PW Comics World: More to Come (712; April 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1408

Cox, Sara. 2026. A Comic Book Celebration - With Jamie Smart, Neill Cameron, Jess Bradley and More. The Radio 2 Book Club (April 28): https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/p0ngzxwh

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Comic Arts Fest Builds a Franco-American Bridge Across a Graphic Divide. Publishers Weekly (May 13): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100371-comic-arts-fest-2026-builds-a-franco-american-bridge-across-a-graphic-divide.html

Umino, Chica. 2026. Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga With Urasawa Naoki. NHK World Japan (May 8): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001510/

Unknown. 2026. Our Comiket's History: 50 Years of Love. NHK World Japan (April 25): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001509/

Unknown. 2026. In Deep With Comic Market [Comiket]. NHK World Japan's Outside In: Lost in Academia (January 28): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/4047012/

Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Monica Gallagher on Her Latest Assassin Roommate Kickstarter!. FreakSugar (May 12): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-monica-gallagher-on-her-latest-assassin-roommate-kickstarter/

Soltes, John. 2026. INTERVIEW: ‘Usagi Yojimbo’ Legend Continues With ‘Kaitō ’84’ [Zack Rosenberg]. Hollywood Soapbox (May 10): https://www.hollywoodsoapbox.com/interview-usagi-yojimbo-legend-continues-with-kaito-84/

Cirri, Emilio and Paolo Garrone. 2026. Recounting Life, Between Crisis and Genres: Interview With Deniz Camp. Lo Spazio Bianco (May 14): https://www.lospaziobianco.it/en/recounting-life-between-crisis-and-genres-interview-with-deniz-camp/

Manning, Jonny. 2026. 'It's Time to Let My Lifelong Comic Collection Go'. BBC North East and Cumbria (May 13): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c62x5r526dzo

Coplan, Chris. 2026. ‘Did You Hear About Mimi Green?’ Asks the Big Questions: Accountability, social media, and body horror; Ahead of issue #1 on May 27, creators Connor Goldsmith and Josh Cornillon unearth the guts of their inventive new horror tale. AIPT (May 14): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/05/14/mimi-green-creator-feature/

Cain, Sian. 2026. Stella Prize 2026: Lee Lai Becomes First Non-Binary Person and First Graphic Novelist to Win With Cannon. Guardian (May 13): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/may/13/stella-prize-2026-lee-lai-cannon-non-binary-graphic-novelist-ntwnfb

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Ernie Altbacker and Josh White on Their Upcoming Return to Kickstarter for the Comic Book Series, ‘Area 51 Studios’. Fanbase Press (May 9): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58559-fanbase-press-interviews-ernie-altbacker-and-josh-white-on-their-upcoming-return-to-kickstarter-for-the-comic-book-series-area-51-studios/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Chase Pond on the Release of the Comic Book, ‘Miss McDonald’. Fanbase Press (May 11): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58568-fanbase-press-interviews-chase-pond-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-miss-mcdonald/

Woodrow-Butcher, Andrew. 2026. Arizona O'Neill: Family Tragedy and Personal Obsession Inform Arizona O’Neill’s Graphic Novel Debut. Quill & Quire (May): https://quillandquire.com/authors/family-tragedy-and-personal-obsession-inform-arizona-oneills-graphic-novel-debut/

Cayanan, Joanna. 2026. Gachiakuta, Re-Living My Life With a Boyfriend Who Doesn't Remember Me, The Darwin Incident Win 50th Kodansha Manga Awards. Anime News Network (May 11): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-11/gachiakuta-re-living-my-life-with-a-boyfriend-who-doesnt-remember-me-the-darwin-incident-win-50th-/.237244

Linden, Sheri. 2026. ‘In Waves’ Review: An Eloquent Rendering of First Love, Heart-Crushing Loss and the Joy of Surfing; Will Sharpe and Stephanie Hsu lead the English-language voice cast of Phuong Mai Nguyen’s debut feature, an animated adaptation of a graphic novel by AJ Dungo. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/in-waves-review-will-sharpe-stephanie-hsu-1236585205/

Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: Opioids and Organs by Arizona O’Neill; O’Neill’s eye-opening memoir about her father’s death doubles as a grisly history of the organ trade. Observer (May 9): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-opioids-and-organs-by-arizona-oneill

Maxharraj, Shaban. 2026. "Gran Fest" Tests the Limits of Freedom Beyond the Graphic Novel [Iranian Kianoush Ramezani]. Koha Ditore (May 9): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/gran-festit-pertej-romanit-grafik-i-testohen-kufijte-e-lirise

Elshani, Besarte. 2026. "Gran Fest" Closes the Edition Experiencing the Fragility of Freedom. Koha Ditore (May 11): https://www.koha.net/en/kulture/gran-fest-mbyll-edicionin-duke-perjetuar-brishtesine-e-lirise

Harvey, Gillian, Maryam Mallakin, and Katherine Sellen. 2026. Critical Design for Overdose Response: Graphic Medicine as a Tool to Address Stigma. Societies 16 (5; May): 151. online at https://doi.org/10.3390/soc16050151, and https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4698/16/5/151

Camarra, Alessandro. 2026. “Overworked, Undernourished, and Weak in the Eyes”: The Portrayal of Librarians in Comics. Staff Publications 21 (May): 1-15. online at https://crossworks.holycross.edu/lib_staff_publications/21

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Steve was the book designer on The Art of Richard Thompson book and did a fantastic job on it. He's still a regular attendee at the Baltimore Comic Con, and used to be at SPX as well when he was local.

Mike

Gaithersburg Book Festival cartoonist appearances

11:00 AM

12:00 PM

Workshop: Comic Character Creation

Children's Workshops

Children's Village - Workshops Tent

Presented by Dave Roman and Alexis Frederick-Frost

11:15 AM	12:05 PM	Nick Bruel, Alan Katz	Children's	Jim Henson Pavilion	Bruel will present "Bad Kitty Gets a Job." Katz will present "The Funniest Animal Joke Book Ever."
11:15 AM	12:05 PM	Leland Melvin, Jonathan Roth, Leonard S. Marcus	Children's	Willa Cather Pavilion	Melvin will present "Space Chasers: To the Moon." Roth will present "Almost Underwear." Marcus will present "Earthrise."

4:15 PM

5:05 PM

Dave Roman, Alexis Frederick-Frost, John Patrick Green

Children's

Jim Henson Pavilion

Roman will present "Unicorn Boy and the Slumber Party of Doom!" Frederick-Frost will present "Team Unihorn and Wooly #4: Creatures from the Skull Cave." Green will present "Investigators: Agents of S.U.I.T.: Sew Much Trouble."

https://www.gaithersburgbookfestival.org/master-schedule/

Jonathan Roth interviews Leland Melvin

Getting to Know: Leland Melvin

Jonathan Roth

Beep Boop Blog May 14, 2026   https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/05/14/getting-to-know-leland-melvin/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/14/2026

Öhman, Sofia. 2026. Trots Uppsving – Serietecknare Kan Inte Leva På Sina Uppdrag [Sweden, cartoonists]. Svensk Bokhandel (May 12): https://www.svb.se/foerdjupning/trots-uppsving-serietecknare-kan-inte-leva-pa-sina-uppdrag/4463141

Simons, Dean. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Sattouf’s The End of the Arab of the Future (vol 1) Was Worth the Wait. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-sattoufs-the-end-of-the-arab-of-the-future-vol-1-was-worth-the-wait/

Freeman, John. 2026. A British Comic Strip That Never Was? Valerie on Venus by David Motton and Bill Lacey Uncovered. downthetubes (May 12): https://downthetubes.net/a-british-comic-strip-that-never-was-valerie-on-venus-by-david-motton-and-david-motton-uncovered/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Will You Use Scissors on Absolute Martian Manhunter #11? (Spoilers) [metacommentary]. Bleeding Cool (May 13): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/will-you-use-scissors-on-absolute-martian-manhunter-11-spoilers/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Happy Eightieth Birthday, Marv Wolfman!; Marv Wolfman of Blade, Crisis, Destiny, Bullseye, Black Cat, Nova, Raven, Nightwing, Starfire, Cyborg, Deathstroke and Tim Drake turns eighty. Bleeding Cool (May 13): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/happy-eightieth-birthday-marv-wolfman/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Telegraph Herald Cuts Eight Comics, Now Adding One Back. Daily Cartoonist (May 13): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/13/telegraph-herald-cuts-nine-comics-now-adding-one-back/

Gilligan, Amy. 2026. Changes Coming to TH Comics Pages. Telegraph Herald (February 25): https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/opinion/article_a923a030-497b-41e4-960a-736b2fa2d996.html

Gilligan, Amy. 2026. Seeking Opinions on Another Change to Comics Lineup. Telegraph Herald (May 13): https://www.telegraphherald.com/news/public_announcements/article_64d51bfe-d22b-40c4-9380-c5484dd77d59.html

Gardner, Alan. 2026. 2026 Glyph Award Winners. Daily Cartoonist (May 13): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/13/2026-glyph-award-winners/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comic Crowdfunding Round-Up Roadside Encounters, The Shaolin Nun, Laab Zero Rmx, and Two More Projects You’ll Love!. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comic-crowdfunding-round-up-roadside-encounters-the-shaolin-nun-laab-zero-rmx-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Worlds Beyond Number Podcast Crowdfunding Graphic Novel. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/worlds-beyond-number-graphic-novel/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. 2026 Eisner Nominations Are Out: A Great Year for DC and Deniz Camp. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/2026-eisner-nominations-are-out-a-great-year-for-dc-and-deniz-camp/

O'Brien, Kerrie. 2026. A Portrait of Rage: Lee Lai’s Graphic Novel Cannon Wins the Stella Prize. The Age (May 13): https://www.theage.com.au/culture/books/a-portrait-of-rage-lee-lai-s-graphic-novel-cannon-wins-the-stella-prize-20260511-p5zvpe.html

Freeman, John. 2026. Digital Comics Platform, Neon Ichiban Evolves, Offering New Features for Readers and Creators. downthetubes (May 14): https://downthetubes.net/digital-comics-platform-neon-ichiban-evolves-offering-new-features-for-readers-and-creators/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Q&A: Veteran Animator Bev Chapman Turns to GoFundMe as Industry Cutbacks Leave Artists in the Lurch. Animation Magazine (May 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/qa-veteran-animator-bev-chapman-turns-to-gofundme-as-industry-cutbacks-leave-artists-in-the-lurch/

Seneca, Matt. 2026. Son of Tomahawk: A Forgotten Masterpiece of American Comics. TCJ (May 14): https://www.tcj.com/son-of-tomahawk-a-forgotten-masterpiece-of-american-comics/

Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. Creators Respond to Kickstarter’s New Adult Content Ban. The Beat (May 14): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kickstarter-nsfw-ban-story/

McCammon, Sarah and Stephanie Stalvey. 2026. Everything in Color With Stephanie Stalvey & Sarah McCammon at Loyalty Bookstore 260429. Washington, DC: Loyalty Bookstore (April 29): https://archive.org/details/everything-in-color-with-stephanie-stalvey-sarah-mc-cammon-at-loyalty-bookstore-260429

Ettlinger, Emily and Sophia Glock. 2026. Sophia Glock in Conversation With Emily Ettlinger at Fantom Comics 260514. Washington, DC: Fantom Comics (May 14): https://archive.org/details/sophia-glock-in-conversation-with-emily-ettlinger-fantom-comics-260514

Gadjewski, Ryan. 2026. Warner Bros.’ Pam Abdy Emphasizes “Commitment to Bring Looney Tunes Back to the Big Screen”; She joined animation boss Bill Damaschke at an open house, where the studio's Daffy Duck-focused 'Daffy Season' was among the projects teased. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/warner-bros-looney-tunes-big-screen-pam-abdy-animation-1236595422/

Maslin, Michael. 2026. Thurber Thursday: Searle’s Thurber Medallion. Ink Spill (May 14): https://michaelmaslinsinkspill.substack.com/p/thurber-thursday-searles-thurber

Kit, Borys. 2026. Medieval Fantasy Series ‘Barbaric’ a Go at Netflix. Hollywood Reporter (May 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/medieval-fantasy-series-barbaric-netflix-1236594952/

Siuntres, John. 2026. Marvels Revisited With Steve Darnall. Word Balloon (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0nnYf3IJ10

Lemire, Jeff and Rafael De Latorre. 2026. The Fury of Firestorm | Interview With Jeff Lemire and Rafael De Latorre | DC Next Level. DC Comics (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7QuJ7OV-7Ag

Hsu, Cindy. 2026. Comic Book Legend Jack Kirby Honored With NYC Street Renaming. CBS New York (May 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OoWEZ55gMx8

Green, Kendall. 2026. Comic Book Legend Jack Kirby Honored With NYC Street Name. FOX 5 New York (May 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2A7BfuWSuo

Walker, Brian. 2026. NCS Book Club With Brian Walker 03.18.2026 [Beetle Bailey]. National Cartoonists Society (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Yp5OX9beWI

Swinimer, John. 2026. Mélanie La Roche Reflects on MCAF [Montreal Comic Arts Festival]. True North Country Comics Videos (May 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SMOtEIgiq5g

Swinimer, John. 2026. Patrick Allaby Gets Going With ‘Ontario & Back’. True North Country Comics Videos (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQt5-rEkMvU

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Rory McConville's Red Sonja, Spawn and Terminator Are Absolutely Insane!!. Collectors Confessions (May 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lWKC8gBTI0

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Sofia Szamosi. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6D213MpraM

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Joey Esposito - Writer of Killer Influences, Power Rangers Unlimited. Capes and Tights Podcast (281; May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ylKy-AKNs

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guest Cullen Bunn. Pop Culture Squad (May 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpdBc_0R_wo

Manley, Mike and Steve Conley. 2026. DRAW! w/ Mike Manley. Pencil to Pencil (May 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtceB8_7yks

Freeman, Atom!. 2026. Comic Industry Insiders - Horizon Comics' Battles Health Challenges [store]. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (May 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAO2eAYiz8k