Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography 2025 PRINT Edition available in 3 volumes

It's still online for free, but a 3-volume print-on-demand version for libraries and collectors is available at the following URLs. Note that this DOES NOT include the online addenda, and is essentially the online version split into three printed parts.





Recapping from our previous email on this subject:

If you're getting this notice, there's a good chance you're in the new 1800 page annual update of the Bibliography, on its 30th anniversary. We're also commemorating John A. Lent's 90th birth year, since John started the field with his 10 volume set. Tony Rose has been assisting for the past couple of years, and librarian Elizabeth Walker has just joined the team. 

The CRB is a worldwide bibliography of all types of comic art, including comic books, comic strips, caricature, gag cartoons, animation, editorial cartoons, biography, webcomics, political cartoons, history of cartooning, and comics scholarship.

Oue 30th Anniversary Edition has been updated with 3,327 new entries. It's downloadable at https://archive.org/details/crb-2025-ebook and there will be print edition in the coming month.

An addenda of 2000 more pages of unsorted citations is at https://archive.org/details/crb-2025-addendum These citations have been formatted but not yet placed into the CRB. Many of them are from the first online iteration of the CRB, now preserved on the Internet Archive. For our 30th Anniversary and in honor of John Lent's 90th birth year, we are providing these as a resource the first time, since they are searchable by keyword. However, the goal remains to empty this document by placing all the citations into the main bibliography which is online now at Comics Research Bibliography. A version combining both into an almost 4000-page document will be posted later this week (after I create a new cover for it).


While I have your attention, please consider subscribing to the International Journal of Comic Art at http://www.ijoca.net/ . And forward this to anyone you think might be interested.
 
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The Lent Comic Art Classification System, 2nd ed. PRINT version now available

It's still online for free, but a print-on-demand version for libraries and collectors is available at https://www.lulu.com/shop/mike-rhode-and-john-a-lent/the-lent-comic-art-classification-system-second-ed/paperback/product-v8wwzpd.html 

Recapping from our previous email on this subject:

Long before the Library of Congress started revamping its cataloguing for comic art, John Lent had devised a system of his own. For his 90th birth year, we've updated the 2016 version and published it online for free with over 900 new terms added at https://archive.org/details/lent-comic-art-classificiation-2nd-ed-final/Lent%20Comic%20Art%20Classificiation%202nd%20ed%20FINAL/

This classification system is derived from John A, Lent's 10-volume set of Comic Art Bibliography with additions and emendations by Mike Rhode published versions of the Comics Research Bibliography.

"In 1986, in preparation for a conference presentation in India, I self-published a 156-page international bibliography on comic art, which I also sent to some libraries and researchers. That led to the compilation of ten volumes of comic art sources, broken down by regions, genres, functions, and other aspects, published by Greenwood Press between 1994 and 2006. As I assembled materials for these bibliographies, I developed categories into which to place sources. The classification system presented in this monograph is the result. The classification system portrayed in these pages is meant to bring some order to filing, categorizing, and discussing comics and cartoons. Actually, the fullest section, on the United States, can be used with minor modifications to organize comic art studies about any country." - John Lent

We're pleased to welcome Lizzy Walker to the team with this new edition, and expect to have annual updates. 

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Diplomacy for Dummies by Daniel Boris

 
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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/2/2026

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO: BOOM! to Make All A Covers Returnable, Restart Thank-you Variants; Plus: New 'Power Rangers,' 'Jem,' and 'MLP' with Compact Comics Backlists. ICv2 (February 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61755/comicspro-boom-make-all-a-covers-returnable-restart-thank-you-variants

Chik, Kalai. 2026. Media Do Acquires Seven Seas for $80 Million. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/media-do-acquires-seven-seas-for-80-million/

Milliot, Jim. 2026. Media Do Agrees to Buy Seven Seas [in print as Media Do Agrees to Buy Seven Seas Entertainment]. Publishers Weekly (March 2): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/industry-deals/article/99812-media-do-agrees-to-buy-seven-seas-entertainment.html

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Comic Creator Katelyn Windels Brings Supernatural Horror to the Old West with The Devil in the Herd. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-comic-creator-katelyn-windels-brings-supernatural-horror-to-the-old-west-with-the-devil-in-the-herd/

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Frank Frazetta's 'Vampirella' #1 Original Cover Art Hammers at $3.125 Million; Also, Original Artwork for 'Action Comics' #21 Cover Sells at $1 Million. ICv2 (March 2): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61761/frank-frazettas-vampirella-1-original-cover-art-hammers-3-125-million

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Merc Publishing Returns to Comic Stores via Lunar Distribution in 2026; Merc Publishing and Legends Publishing Return to Comic Book Stores via Lunar Distribution in 2026. Bleeding Cool (March 1): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/merc-publishing-returns-to-comic-stores-via-lunar-distribution-in-2026/

Unknown. 2026. New Gorillaz Short Pays Homage to 'The Jungle Book' and Other Classic 2D Animated Features. Animation Magazine (February 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/new-gorillaz-short-pays-homage-to-the-jungle-book-and-other-classic-2d-features/

Vozick-Levinson, Simon. 2026. How Gorillaz Reconnected and Made Their Best Album in Years; Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett Discuss Grieving through Music, Life in the Age of Cartoon Bands, and AI Art. Rolling Stone (February 16): https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/gorillaz-new-music-grief-ai-art-interview-1235514180/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: ACE Eddie Awards, ADG Awards & More Animated Winners. Animation Magazine (March 1): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/awards-season-recap-ace-eddie-awards-adg-awards-more-animated-winners/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: Writers' Guild and Eddie Nominees, Plus the Latest Critics' Picks. Animation Magazine (January 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-writers-guild-and-eddie-nominees-plus-the-lates-critics-picks/

Unknown. 2026. Awards Season Recap: 'Snow White' & 'Smurfs' Receive Razzie Noms, More Critics' Wins for 'KPop'. Animation Magazine (January 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-snow-white-smurfs-receive-razzie-noms-more-critics-wins-for-kpop/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: 'Arco' Triumphs at EFAs & Lumières; Voice Arts Award Winners Revealed. Animation Magazine (January 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-arco-triumphs-at-efas-voice-arts-award-winners-revealed/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: The Latest Critics' Org. Winners & Nominees. Animation Magazine (January 12): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-the-latest-critics-org-winners-nominees/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Awards Season Recap: Art Directors Guild & GLAAD Animation Nominees. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/awards-season-recap-art-directors-guild-glaad-animation-nominees/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. 'Kindred Spirits' Director Tomm Moore Shares the Supernatural Secrets of Cartoon Saloon's New Project. Animation Magazine (no. 357; February 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/kindred-spirits-director-tomm-moore-shares-the-supernatural-secrets-of-cartoon-saloons-new-project/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Allah Is Not Obliged' Wins Feature Film Grand Prix at Niigata Int'l Animation Film Festival. Animation Magazine (February 27): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/allah-is-not-obliged-wins-feature-film-grand-prix-at-niigata-intl-animation-film-festival/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Tatjana Wood, Legendary DC Comics Colorist, Dead at 99. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tatjana-wood-dead/

Reyna, Leo. 2026. Kyoto Animation's President, Hideaki Hatta, Passes Away at 76. CBR (March 2): https://www.cbr.com/kyoto-animation-president-hideaki-hatta-dead/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Comics Artist Jacopo Camagni Died This Morning at the Age of 48; Marvel Comics Artist Jacopo Camagni, Known for Vision and Scarlet Witch, Generation X-23 and Nomen Omen Died This Morning at the Age of 48. Bleeding Cool (March 1): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-artist-jacopo-camagni-died-this-morning-at-the-age-of-48/

Freeman, John. 2026. Panel Borders Celebrates Women's History Month. downthetubes (March 2): https://downthetubes.net/panel-borders-celebrates-womens-history-month/

Schmid, Lisa. 2025. Interview with Graphic Novelist Liza N. Cooper. From the Mixed-Up Files... (November 6): https://fromthemixedupfiles.com/interview-with-graphic-novelist-liza-cooper/

Spratford, Sam. 2026. HarperAlley Announces Inaugural Adult List. Publishers Weekly (March 2): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99814-harperalley-announces-inaugural-adult-list.html

Rooney, David. 2026. 'Hoppers' Review: Pixar Returns to Form with a Giddy Action Comedy That Makes a Winning Case for Respecting the Balance of Nature. Hollywood Reporter (March 2): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/hoppers-review-pixar-disney-comedy-1236518225/

Ghanbari, Kasra and Rob Salkowitz. 2026. Jack & Roz Kirby Awards Ceremony at OAX 2026. CAF+ (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4lm58Gn37M

Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, and Kari Sanders. 2026. Corin Howell Talks Lilith, Horror-comedy & Creating Immortal Demons. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zgJjumo8wI

McEwan, Liam. 2026. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett on 'The Mountain' and Building the World of Gorillaz - AP Interview. Associated Press (February 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f8UEsx7vgdY

Klein and Ally. 2026. Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett on New Gorillaz Album + Upcoming Palladium Shows. Klein. Ally. Show. on KROQ (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyELb6lecCQ

Schlanger, Talia. 2026. Gorillaz on How Loss and a Trip to India Inspired Their New Album. Q with Tom Power (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyilkA67ohw

Summers, Juana. 2026. After 25 Years, Gorillaz Band Members Are Still Cartoons but the Music Is Very Real. NPR's All Things Considered (March 2): Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5677672/after-25-years-gorillaz-band-members-are-still-cartoons-but-the-music-is-very-real AND https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2026/03/20260302_atc_after_25_years_members_of_the_band_gorillaz_are_still_cartoons_but_the_music_is_very_real.mp3 AND https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5677672

Harper, David. 2026. ComicsPRO LIVE! The Beat's Heidi MacDonald + Lunar's Christina Merkler Talk the State of Comics. SKTCHD's Off Panel (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHpblsdMxh4

Dave. 2026. Stephen Bissette's Tyrant Gets the Jim Rugg Treatment - Dinosaur Comics! Direct Edition (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xe7qRTVPKQA

Kak, Terry Anderson, et al. 2026. "Under Pressure": Report on the Situation of Threatened Press Cartoonists Worldwide (2023–2025). Cartooning for Peace and Cartoonists Rights (March 2): Online at https://www.cartooningforpeace.org/en/evenements/sous-pression-rapport-sur-la-situation-des-dessinateurs-de-presse-menaces-dans-le-monde-2023-2025/

Eddy, d. emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Swamp Thing #67 Was Greatly Elevated by the Color Work of Tatjana Wood. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-swamp-thing-67-was-greatly-elevated-by-the-color-work-of-tatjana-wood/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Chris Yates Talks Kingslayer Protocol. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chris-yates-talks-kingslayer-protocol/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Clover Press Announces DC Art of Bruno Redondo Kickstarter. The Beat (March 2): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-clover-press-dc-art-of-bruno-redondo-nightwing-covers-kickstarter/

Casey, Joe. 2026. "Iron Man Matters" (Part One). Joe Casey Writes (March 2): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/iron-man-matters-part-one

Irvin, Andrew. 2026. Philosophy Returns from the Pen of Margreet de Heer. Comic Book Yeti (February 18): https://www.comicbookyeti.com/post/philosophy-returns-from-the-pen-of-margreet-de-heer


Irvin, Andrew. 2026. Sonya Ballantyne and Rhael McGregor in Introspection and Reflection on The Unbeatable Sonya Ballantyne. Comic Book Yeti (February 26): https://www.comicbookyeti.com/post/sonya-ballanytne-and-rhael-mcgregor-in-introspection-and-reflection-on-the-unbeatable-sonya-ballanty

Young, Kris. 1994. Mike Mignola. Dark Horse Insider (March): Reprinted at https://www.comicbookyeti.com/post/revisiting-a-mike-mignola-hellboy-interview-before-seed-of-destruction-was-released-in-1994

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. In Search of Justice [Original Art eXpo]. Vito X Dino (59; March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrbOUYXJPho

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Matt MacFarland - Comics Universe - Cookies and Herb. Comics Grinder (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQADBs9Md0

Webber, Georgia. 2026. Living Anatomy, with Kriota Willberg. Sequential Artists Workshop's Drawing Health (March 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llgZadLsduw

Hamaker, Steve. 2026. Comics with Scout Underhill & Scott Kurtz. CXC Festival (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z9KmkqVaYFQ

Jones Ross, Felecia. 2026. CXC 2025: Cartooning for Double Victory: Black Press Cartoonists and the Fight for Equality [World War II]. CXC Festival (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8MBGEAIMwg

Heifler, Sydney. 2026. CXC 2025: Spotlight on Mimi Pond. CXC Festival (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yB6uMijh8co

Hewitt, Chris. 2026. Authors, Cartoonists Cover the State and Internet to Raise Awareness, Money; Instagram Comics and Book Signings throughout the State Are on Tap Feb. 28. Minnesota Star Tribune (February 17): https://www.startribune.com/authors-for-minnesota-william-kent-krueger-jess-lourey-lorna-ice-out-comics-trung-le-nguyen/601580513

  *Wayne's Comics Podcast. 2011-present. https://waynescomicspodcast.com/

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Monday, March 02, 2026

NPR talks to Gorillaz, the animated band

After 25 years, Gorillaz band members are still cartoons but the music is very real

 
NPR's All Things Considered March 2, 2026

Gorillaz, the animated band, burst on the scene 25 years ago. NPR's Juana Summers talks to musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the band's creators, about how it has evolved.


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Negotiating Regime Change by Daniel Boris

 


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March 10: K-Pop Demon Hunters at Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library - Central Library

Tuesday Night Movies- K-Pop Demon Hunters

Mic Drops & Moonlight Special Event

Tuesday, March 10
5:00pm - 8:00pm

In celebration of Women's History Month, join us for a movie night featuring the global hit K-Pop: Demon Hunters!

Join us for a special Women's History Month screening of K-Pop Demon Hunters! Featuring a showing of the feature film + special activities before the movie!  

The Mayor's Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs (MOAPIA), the Mayor's Office on Women's Policy and Initiatives (MOWPI), and DC Public Library (DCPL) present a special Tuesday Night Movie featuring K-Pop Demon Hunters!

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This Women's History Month, we're celebrating bold leadership, fierce friendship, and the power of women who protect their communities — on and off the stage — with this high-energy, genre-bending hit film.

By day, Rumi, Mira, and Zoey are global K-pop sensations, selling out stadiums and topping the charts. By night, they're demon hunters, battling supernatural forces to keep their fans safe. Because being an icon is one thing — being a hero is another.

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Blending music, action, humor, and heart, K-Pop Demon Hunters is a dynamic story about teamwork, courage, and inspiring the next generation.

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Celebrate Women's History Month with us for an evening of entertainment, energy, and empowerment.

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Rated: PG-13 (fantasy action and thematic elements)
Runtime: 1 hour 58 minutes

Doors Open @ 5:30PM Film starts @ 5:45 PM

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults | 13 - 19 Years Old (Teens) |

EVENT TYPE: | Women's History Month | Film |


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PR: SPX 2026 Table Lottery Is Now Open!!

 

Hello Everyone!


The SPX 2025 Table Lottery is now open!



Go to the this page on the web site and register for the lottery today.


Here are the key dates for the Lottery:


  • Monday, March 2 - The lottery will open at Midnight Eastern Time.
  • Sunday March 15 - Lottery closes at 11:59PM Eastern Time.


Here is some key information about the lottery:


  • We will be checking to make sure you publish comics (minicomix/comics, graphic novels, anthologies, etc., etc.), so if you're exclusively an illustrator, novelist, cosplayer or anime figure retailer you will not be eligible for tables.


  • We will not be picking the randomized lottery winners until after all applications have been received; this means there is no benefit to applying early or late (except maybe peace of mind).


  • You can only apply for the lottery once, and multiple entries will result in you being removed from the lottery pool (unless you email us and tell us you accidentally clicked twice or something, we do have a heart!).


  • We will determine what masking requirements there will be at the show this Summer.


If you have any questions email us at exhibitor-inquiries@smallpressexpo.com.


Best of luck to everyone!


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You are getting this email because we know you might want a table to SPX 2026!! 


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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/28-3/1/2026

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Revisiting Sci-Fi Anime Ergo Proxy Reveals More than Edginess and Pretension; Despite an Aesthetic That May Suggest Otherwise, This Existentialist Thriller Remains an Overlooked Classic. AV Club (February 28): https://www.avclub.com/ergo-proxy-explained-20-year-retrospective

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The Latest Umamusume: Pretty Derby Is for the Horsegirls (and Guys); The Standalone Film Beginning of a New Era Outruns the Franchise's Absurdity. AV Club (February 28): https://www.avclub.com/umamusume-pretty-derby-beginning-of-a-new-era-review

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. The Perfunctory Cyberpunk: Edgerunners Madness Lacks the Anime's Crushing Moments; This Manga Prequel (to a Prequel) Goes in Circles. AV Club (February 26): https://www.avclub.com/cyberpunk-edgerunners-madness-manga-review

Fillinger, Becky. 2026. Minneapolis Creative: Cartoonist Jim Keefe. Minneapolis Times (February 27): https://minneapolistimes.com/minneapolis-creative-cartoonist-jim-keefe/

Boller, Jay. 2026. Sack's Back: MN's Greatest Political Cartoonist Un-Retired Because He's 'So Fucking Pissed' at Trump, ICE; Before Launching His Substack, Sack Had to Re-learn to Draw Using His Non-dominant Hand. Racket MN (February 27): https://racketmn.com/steve-sacks-mn-political-cartoonist-retire-substack

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. If You Love 'Chainsaw Man,' You Should Read 'Dorohedoro' and 'Dai Dark' Immediately; Q Hayashida's Blend of Fantasy, Sci‑fi, and Dark Humor Deserves Far More Recognition. io9 (February 27): https://gizmodo.com/if-you-love-chainsaw-man-you-should-read-dorohedoro-and-dai-dark-immediately-2000727701

Graeber, Laurel. 2026. The International Children's Film Festival Delivers for All Ages [in print as To Make Children Feel Seen, Screen a Bounty of Scenes]. New York Times (February 27): C2. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/25/movies/childrens-film-festival-nyc.html

Smith, Barney. 2026. The Origin Story Behind Cosmic Wars (It Started When He Was 12) [Samuel Vera]. Story Comics Presents (February 28): www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z35BIojEZlo

Mollo, Drew and Steve Van Samson. 2026. Owen King Talks Self Help Comic, Scott Snyder's Origin Story & The Stand Writers' Room - Terrificon. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLlcAAUUtnQ

Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, Kari Sanders, and Leo Pond. 2026. Jason Aaron LIVE! — Thor, Scalped, Absolute Superman & a Career in Comics. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYsYio8Kpj8

Mollo, Drew, Jeremy Courtney, Kari Sanders, and Leo Pond. 2026. Amber Akin - Penny and the Yeti Cartoonist, Illustrator, and Educator. Splash Pages Comic Book Club (February 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aplJy4Wixt0

Fiffe, Michel. 2026. Keith Giffen Part 5: Trencher Takeover, Image & Valiant, 90s Independents and Beyond. Fiffe Files (February 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5KGQqmR44s

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. The AI Uncanny Valley, the Hunt 101 Nib, and What Stand-Up Taught Me About Substack. New York Cartoons (February 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQS_4B87QI4

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Dr. Cody Miller: Talking Literacy [aka Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Cody Miller]. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 28): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdGx6g1SswM

Horowitz, Josh. 2026. Zack Snyder Looks Back at Batman V. Superman, Snyderverse Controversies, Casting Stories, & More! YouTube (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PM9JEHdsvBg

Freeman, John. 2026. Peter Hansen Comic Collection Heads to Auction, an Incredible British Comics Archive. downthetubes (February 27): https://downthetubes.net/peter-hansen-comic-collection-heads-to-auction-an-incredible-british-comics-archive/

Freeman, John. 2019. A Comics Collection for the Nation: An Interview with Peter Hansen. downthetubes (July 23): https://downthetubes.net/a-comics-collection-for-the-nation-an-interview-with-peter-hansen/

Freeman, John. 2019. An Interview with Comic Collector Peter Hansen. downthetubes (July 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiFdgL5AmBQ

Harper, David. 2026. Friday the 13th with James Tynion IV. SKTCHD's Off Panel (539; February 16): Online at https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-539-friday-the-13th-with-james-tynion-iv/ AND https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/forcedn/sktchd/James_Tynion_IV_2026.mp3

Harper, David. 2026. The Direct Market Has Entered Its Building Phase; Instead of Focusing on the Success of Today, ComicsPRO Stood Out Because of Its Emphasis on the Future. SKTCHD (February 25): https://sktchd.com/longform/comicspro-2026-recap/

Harper, David. 2026. The Winners and Losers of ComicsPRO 2026; This Year's ComicsPRO Was a Banner Event, so Let's Look at Who Led and Lagged at the Conference. SKTCHD (February 26): https://sktchd.com/longform/the-winners-and-losers-of-comicspro-2026/

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Chat Vol. 2: One Lucky Chap; Chip's Back, and This Time, He's Going Hollywood! SKTCHD (February 18): https://sktchd.com/interview/chip-chat-vol-2-one-lucky-chap/

Quesada, Joe. 2026. The Worst Day I Ever Had at Marvel [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (March 1): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/the-worst-day-i-ever-had-at-marvel

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. The Charm of the Color Funnies: A 2003 Essay From Patrick. Mutts (February 27): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/the-charm-of-the-color-funnies-a-2003-essay-from-patrick

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. Memories of Our Favorite Uncle: Uncle Floyd Vivino (1951–2026). Mutts (February 27): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/memories-of-our-favorite-uncle-uncle-floyd-vivino-1951-2026

Jones, Sylvia. 2026. Exploring Studio ENGI, the Anime Studio Behind Medalist. Anime News Network (February 23): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-02-23/exploring-studio-engi-the-anime-studio-behind-medalist/.233045

Tai, Anita. 2026. Vertical Publishing Company's Co-Founder Ioannis Mentzas Dies; Princeton Graduate Served as Editorial Director at Kodansha USA. Anime News Network (February 23): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-23/vertical-publishing-company-co-founder-ioannis-mentzas-dies/.234497

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2026. Shogakukan Apologizes for Releasing New Manga by Creator Convicted of Sex Crime Against Minor; Other Creators React When Civil Suit Reveals Crime's Details, Manga ONE Editor's Role in Settlement Talks [Shōichi Yamamoto]. Anime News Network (February 28): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-02-28/shogakukan-apologizes-for-releasing-new-manga-by-creator-convicted-of-sex-crime-against-minor/.234765

Degg, D. D. 2026. Daily Zits in Reruns for the Foreseeable Future. Daily Cartoonist (February 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/28/daily-zits-in-reruns-for-the-foreseeable-future/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Lawsuit Over Cancelled Angoulême Comic Art Festival Begins Next Month. Bleeding Cool (February 28): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lawsuit-over-cancelled-angouleme-comic-art-festival-begins-next-month/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Nectar #1 From Vault Comics Sells for $48, Only Released Next Week; Nectar #1 by Jeremy Robinson and Annapaola Martello From Vault Comics Sells for $48, Even Though It Is Only Released Next Week. Bleeding Cool (February 28): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nectar-1-from-vault-comics-sells-for-48-only-released-next-week/

Boston, John. 2026. In Lament of the Missing Cartoon Hero [animation]. The Signal (February 27): https://signalscv.com/2026/02/john-boston-in-lament-of-the-missing-cartoon-hero/

Gregory, Kevin. 2026. "New Avengers" (2005) #27-37 with Clayton Cowles; or, Don't Throw the Baby Out with the Skrulls. Make Mine Multiversity (141; February 27): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-mine-multiversity-141-new-avengers-2005-27-37/id1311813338?i=1000751924850

Rinzler, Lodro. 2026. Cory Petit: Wolverine's Brain Burns - Uncanny X-Men 100. X-Men Horoscopes (87; February 5): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cory-petit-wolverines-brain-burns-uncanny-x-men-100/id1738242732?i=1000748357841

Lesser, Ray. 2026. A Tale of Two Toms with Ruben Bolling and Dan Perkins [Tom Tomorrow]. The Funny Times Podcast (4; February 6): https://funnytimes.libsyn.com/a-tale-of-two-toms-with-ruben-bolling-and-dan-perkins

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Sunday, March 01, 2026

March 31: Halsey Berryman at Peoples Book in Takoma Park

From their newsletter:

Finally, friend of the store Halsey Berryman will be at the shop on Tuesday, March 31 at 6:30 PM to talk about Pests & Other Friends. You might know Halsey from her very funny and talented cartooning career, and her debut book is just as delightful. Pests and so-called nuisance animals get a bad rap…but each and every one of them serves a purpose in their ecosystem. Learn how helpful, intelligent, and fascinating these creatures can be in this lushly illustrated exploration of North American wildlife.

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Halsey Berryman for Pests & Other Friends

March 31 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Free

Pests and so-called nuisance animals get a bad rap…

…but each and every one of them serves a purpose in their ecosystem. Learn how helpful, intelligent, and fascinating these creatures can be in this lushly illustrated exploration of North American wildlife.

Armadillos dig holes in backyards, but did you know that  they also consume many troublesome species like fire ants, yellowjackets, and cockroaches? Or that prairie dog burrows provide other animals with much needed shelter? From the deserts of the Southwest to the city streets of the East Coast, Pests & Other Friends celebrates the unique ways in which these underappreciated animals benefit their individual environments.

Halsey Berryman's beautifully detailed, whimsical  artwork captures the distinctive traits of these regularly slandered critters, ensuring you'll never look at  pigeons, skunks, or alligators the same way again.

Halsey Berryman (she/her) is an illustrator and lettering artist from Washington, DC, who grew up between DC, Harvard, Massachusetts, and Taos, New Mexico. Halsey received her Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2014 from the Corcoran College of Art + Design, where she studied painting and drawing. Some of her clients include the Washington Post, AOC for Congress, Sleater-Kinney, Austin City Limits Music Festival, PBS, Bird Collective, and the National Day Laborer Organizing Network. Halsey's work explores the interaction between the human and natural world, and what these often humorous exchanges and commonalities can teach us during the Anthropocene. Drawn to the most maligned creatures, Halsey's work is often centered around the underdogs of the animal world, underscoring social and political parallels with animal behavior and cultural signifiers through visual satire. As a dedicated realist, she is inspired by vintage nature illustrations, but as a fan of color, her north star is risograph printing. Halsey lives in Takoma Park, Maryland with her wife, two dogs, three cats, and a collection of plants.

If you'd like to purchase this title online and still support People's Book, follow the link below:

https://bookshop.org/a/98269/9798217128136

This is an in-person event. Seated capacity at People's Book is 50 patrons. Standing room is an option. All events are first-come, first-served seating. Accessible seating is always available.


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Saturday, February 28, 2026

Sophia Glock live at Big Planet Comics on U St

She's speaking now. 

The new store is beautiful.
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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/27/2026

Darowski, Joseph J. 2026. Mutants, Motifs, and Meaning: Empathy and the X-Men. Humanities 15 (2; February 20): 34. online at https://doi.org/10.3390/h15020034 and https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/15/2/34

Smith, Jade. 2026. Collecting Comics: A Snapshot of Graphic Novel Research in Public Libraries. Libri (February 16): https://doi.org/10.1515/libri-2025-0106 and https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/libri-2025-0106/html

Wassima, Mezdaout. 2026. The Arabic Graphic Novel and the Death of the Author: The Dialectic Between the Algerian Text and Western Theory. Corps et Psychisme 13 (1; February 18): 114-123. Online at https://corpsetpsychisme.com/cp/article/view/135

Levitz, Paul. 2026. ["We lost a legend. Tatjana Wood has passed away"]. Facebook (February 27): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DL3yEa6Lu/

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [169]. Scoop (February 26): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-169/

Frost, AJ. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Willy Mendes's Queen of Cosmos Comix Is Mystical and Necessary. The Beat (February 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mendes-queen-of-the-cosmos-comix-is-necessary-review/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/27/26: The Black Beetle Gets an Omnibus. The Beat (February 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-022726/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Angoulême: 9e Art+ and Association FIBD Mount Lawsuit to Stop Replacement Festival. The Beat (February 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-9e-art-and-association-fibd-mount-lawsuit-to-stop-replacement-festival/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. What Does Paramount Buying Warner Bros Mean for DC Comics? The Beat (February 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/what-does-paramount-buying-warner-bros-mean-for-dc-comics/

Keefe, Jim. 2026. Craig MacIntosh. Jiim Keefe's Patreon (February 27): https://www.patreon.com/posts/craig-macintosh-147270184

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO: Universal to Bring Games to Free Comic Book Day; Retailers to Get Free TCG Packs with $100 Purchase. ICv2 (February 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61750/comicspro-universal-bring-games-free-comic-book-day

Harper, David. 2026. Hits and Misses with Marc Bowker from Alter Ego Comics [store]. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61742/hits-misses-marc-bowker-alter-ego-comics

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Kodama Tales Has Big Plans; The Manga Publisher Launches with a Full Slate of Titles [in print as Meet Kodama Tales]. Publishers Weekly (February 20): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/99734-kodama-tales-has-big-plans.html

Murawska, Kaja. 2026. What's Next for Manga Powerhouse Kodansha? [in print as Kodansha Casts a Wide Net]. Publishers Weekly (February 20): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/99730-what-s-next-for-manga-powerhouse-kodansha.html

Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Lynn Hsu & Carol Lasky. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast 5 (240; February): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/18749072-pisode-240-lynn-hsu-carol-lasky

Scott, Cavan. 2026. Crikey DM! It's the Cosgrove Hall Films Archive!; Visiting the Brand New Home of Danger Mouse, Duckula and Other Childhood Heroes [UK animation museum]. The Cavletter (February 26): https://www.cavletter.com/crikey-dm-its-the-cosgrove-hall-films-archive/

Unknown. 2026. 'Arco,' 'Fille de l'Eau' Win Animation César Awards. Animation Magazine (February 26): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/arco-fille-de-leau-win-animation-cesar-awards/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. EP Tom Cousins on Bringing 'Rafi the Wishing Wizard' to Animated Life on CBeebies. Animation Magazine (February 26): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/ep-tom-cousins-on-bringing-rafi-the-wish-wizard-to-animated-life-on-cbeebies/

Unknown. 2026. 'Smiling Friends' Creators Opt to End the Show, Feeling 'Burnt Out' but 'Pretty Accomplished'. Animation Magazine (February 26): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/smiling-friends-creators-opt-to-end-the-show-feeling-burnt-out-but-pretty-accomplished/

Flook, Ray. 2026. Smiling Friends Creators Ending Adult Swim Series with Season 3; Smiling Friends Creators Michael Cusack and Zach Hadel Announced That the Adult Swim Series Has Ended After Three Seasons. Bleeding Cool (February 25): https://bleedingcool.com/tv/smiling-friends-creators-ending-adult-swim-series-with-season-3/

Cusack, Michael and Zach Hadel. 2026. Important Announcement from Michael and Zach - Smiling Friends. Adult Swim (February 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwS2iF3VE3U

Johnston, Rich. 2026. New Production of Death Note: The Musical Gets London World Premiere. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/new-production-of-death-note-the-musical-gets-london-world-premiere/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Stranger Comics Returns to Comics Stores Through Lunar Distribution; Stranger Comics Returns to Comics Stores Through Lunar Distribution with Defiant, Untamed, Niobe, Asunda, Movie Deals and Batman Homages. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/stranger-comics-returns-to-comics-stores-through-lunar-distribution/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Sydney Halpern and Trygve Faste on the Upcoming Release of the Graphic Novel, 'Infected for Science,' Through Graphic Mundi. Fanbase Press (February 26): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58219-fanbase-press-interviews-sydney-halpern-and-trygve-faste-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-graphic-novel-infected-for-science-through-graphic-mundi/

Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Brenna Thummler. Beep Boop Blog (February 25): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/02/25/getting-to-know-brenna-thummler/

Lamberti, Rod. 2026. Comic Store in Your Future: What on Earth Is Marvel Playing At? Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-store-in-your-future-what-on-earth-is-marvel-playing-at/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. John Cusack to Promote His Graphic Novel Momo on Late Night Talk Shows; John Cusack to Promote His Graphic Novel Momo, Created with Ignacio Noé and Damian Hirst on Late Night Talk Shows This Summer. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/john-cusack-to-promote-his-graphic-novel-momo-on-late-night-talk-shows/

Unknown. 2026. Boarder Bob: Whistler-based 1990's Comic Strip. Whistler Museum (February 24): https://whistlermuseum.org/2026/02/24/boarder-bob-whistler-based-1990s-comic-strip/

Beaudry, Michel. 2009. Olivier Roy – A Life in Art; Artists Are Born Not Made. Know What I Mean? Sure, Technical Proficiency Can Only Come with Discipline and Practice. Pique Newsmagazine (July 24): https://www.piquenewsmagazine.com/opinion/olivier-roy-a-life-in-art-2482905

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-up: The Devil in the Herd, How to Think When You Draw 9, Kindred Heavens, and Two More Projects You'll Love! The Beat (February 27): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-the-devil-in-the-herd-how-to-think-when-you-draw-9-kindred-heavens-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Bridge, Amy. 2026. Bob Eckstein: Teaching and Learning with Cartoons and Illustrations. [Milford] Journal (Late Winter): 12-17. Online at https://issuu.com/publisher-milfordjournal/docs/the_journal_late_winter_2026

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Spring Will Be a Harvest Time — This Week's Links. TCJ (February 27): https://www.tcj.com/spring-will-be-a-harvest-time-this-weeks-links/

Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #331 – Ryan Stegman Talks 'X-Men Annual'. AIPT (February 23): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/23/x-men-monday-ryan-stegman-x-men-annual-2/

Brooke, David. 2026. Steve Orlando on Scarlet Witch, 'DC x AEW,' and Why Wanda Is "The Disruptor". AIPT (February 26): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/26/steve-orlando-comics-feature/

Browning, Sommer. 2026. It's Amazing the Kinds of Things That Happen: Sommer Browning Interviews Francesca Lyn [SPX, comics editor]. SOLRAD (February 23): https://solrad.co/its-amazing-the-kinds-of-things-that-happen-sommer-browning-interviews-francesca-lyn

Garrity, Shaenon K. 2026. Manga for Grownups [in print as Manga Comes of Age]. Publishers Weekly (February 20): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/99733-manga-for-grownups.html

Kirch, Claire. 2026. Kinokuniya Is an Ambassador for Japanese Popular Culture [in print as More than Manga]. Publishers Weekly (February 20): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/international/international-book-news/article/99735-kinokuniya-is-an-ambassador-for-japanese-popular-culture.html

Karasik, Paul. 2025. 11th Annual SPX Program - Paul Karasik. Library of Congress (September 9): Online at https://www.loc.gov/item/video-11389/; https://tile.loc.gov/streaming-services/iiif/media:webcasts:2025:250912sgp1200:250912sgp1200-1920x1080_6000/full/full/0/full/default.txt; and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOqw-I5nsjY

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Morgan Boecher on the Release of the Coming-of-Age Graphic Novel, 'Chicken Heart,' with Street Noise Books. Fanbase Press (February 20): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58190-fanbase-press-interviews-morgan-boecher-on-the-release-of-the-coming-of-age-graphic-novel-chicken-heart-with-street-noise-books/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rantz Hoseley on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the California-themed Horror Anthology, 'California Screaming: Horror in the Golden State'. Fanbase Press (February 25): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58211-fanbase-press-interviews-rantz-hoseley-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-california-themed-horror-anthology-california-screaming-horror-in-the-golden-state/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Luke McKoy on the Release of the Comic Book Series, 'Fortune'. Fanbase Press (February 27): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58223-fanbase-press-interviews-luke-mckoy-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-series-fortune/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rob Jones on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Collected 'Kate Carter Adventures' Trade Paperback. Fanbase Press (February 25): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58214-fanbase-press-interviews-rob-jones-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-collected-kate-carter-adventures-trade-paperback/

Fraňková, Ruth. 2026. Oskar Ed Named Czech Comic Book of the Year at the Muriel Awards [by Branko Jelinek]. Radio Prague International (February 20): https://english.radio.cz/oskar-ed-named-czech-comic-book-year-muriel-awards-8878337

Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Lawrence Wood. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast 5 (239; February 18): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/18708162-episode-239-lawrence-wood

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Jordan Mechner's Intergenerational WWI & WWII Memoir: A Family's Journey from Austria to France, New York, the U.S., and Back to Montpellier. Graphic Memoir Blog (February 27): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/jordan-mechners-intergenerational

Sava, Oliver. 2026. 5 New Comics to Read in March, Including Greg Rucka's Return to Batwoman; Sci-fi Shorts, an Adult Fairy Tale, and a Biography of Mrs. Orwell. AV Club (February 27): https://www.avclub.com/best-march-comics-batwoman-metadoggoz

Hayden, Jennifer. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop - Food Experience with Jennifer Hayden. Sequential Artists Workshop (February 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTu6UL0jLlc


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Friday, February 27, 2026

March 15: Kimberly Wang at Fantom Comics





Sunday 3/15 at 6:30pm, cartoonist Kimberly Wang (Of Thunder & Lightning) comes thru to talk about their new psychological vampire romance comic But Love Is Always Selfish 🧛‍♀️ join us for an artist talk & signing moderated by CLUMP writer Chloe Sofield!

this free event should be a fascinating discussion for any artists in our community whether you're familiar with Kimberly's comics or not, as we take a look behind the scenes of self-publishing a book *after* working with an established publisher!l.

Kimberly Wang is a queer illustrator and cartoonist based in NYC. They have worked for companies like Titmouse and ShadowMachine as a background designer in TV animation. in addition to the aforementioned sci-fi comic Of Thunder & Lightning, Kimberly is a co-organizer of the yuri anthology Glimm*r Magazine.

"One humid summer at St. Maria's Catholic School of Girls, loner Maxine is drawn into the orbit of new queen bee, Annalyn Park. As other students are swayed by Annalyn's charm and fall victim to strange illnesses, Maxine suspects Annalyn's sweet smile hides a bloody secret.

Through it all, a question persists: what is Maxine to Annalyn? A new friend, an amusing pet, a midnight snack, or...?
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