Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/25/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Yet More Spider-Man #1000 Variant Covers Released…..As Well as an Explanation of Sorts. The Beat (June 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/yet-more-spider-man-1000-variant-covers-released-as-well-as-an-explanation-of-sorts/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Check Out the American Manga Awards 2026 Nominees. The Beat (June 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/check-out-the-american-manga-awards-2026-nominees/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Frank Miller on Returning to Daredevil & Joining the Absolute Universe. Bleeding Cool (June 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/frank-miller-on-returning-to-daredevil-joining-the-absolute-universe/

Melnick, Peter and Eddie Wilson. 2026. In Conversation With Frank Miller – Legends, Returns, and Pushing the Wall. The Marvelists (June 22): https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ENcj2T5uDR73yhEMvVmDt

Taylor, Drew. 2026. Genndy Tartakovsky to Mount ‘Conan the Barbarian’ Animated Series for Cartoon Network Studios and Prime Video | Exclusive; Annecy 2026: Tartakovsky first pitched the project in 2008, now nearly 20 years later, it’s finally happening. TheWrap (June 24): https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/conan-the-barbarian-animated-series-genndy-tartakovsky/

Ramirez-Liberato, Luis. 2026. There Is Hope For Your Embittered Heart: Zine Dump 2025 scene report [Canada]. TCJ (June 25): https://www.tcj.com/the-zine-dump-2025-scene-report/

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Reviews: Mark Gruenwald. TCJ (June 25): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/mark-gruenwald/

Allen, Paul V. 2026. Mark Gruenwald. University Press of Mississippi.

Morris, D. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: There’s jokes aplenty in Lewis Trondheim’s Aurora and The Orc. The Beat (June 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-theres-jokes-aplenty-in-lewis-trondheims-aurora-and-the-orc/

Trondheim, Lewis. 2026. Aurora and The Orc [Translated by Montana Kane]. First Second.

Levay, Matthew. 2026. Reviews: Palookaville 25 [Seth]. TCJ (June 23): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/palookaville-25/

Seth. 2026. Media Diet. HiLobrow (June 15): https://www.hilobrow.com/2026/06/15/seth-2/

Nocenti, Annie. 2026. Media Diet. HiLobrow (April 20): https://www.hilobrow.com/2026/04/20/annie/

Chazan, Helen. 2026. Reviews: The Horrors of Noroi Michiru – Volume 1. TCJ (June 16): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-horrors-of-noroi-michiru-volume-1/

Michiru, Noroi and Dan Luffey (trans). 2026. The Horrors of Noroi Michiru – Volume 1. Glacier Bay Books (Starfruit Books).

Swindle, Isaac. 2026. Digital Comics Wrap Up - DCUI Adds New Trade Collections, Sweet Shop Signs Ignition Press. The Beat (June 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digital-comics-wrap-up-dcui-adds-new-trade-collections-sweet-shop-signs-ignition-press/

Degg, D. D. 2026. GoComics “Upgraded” Their Comments Structure. Daily Cartoonist (June 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/24/gocomics-upgraded-their-comments-structure/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Jerry Moriarty – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (June 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/25/jerry-moriarty-rip/

Rosenwald, Michael S. 2026. Jerry Moriarty, Painter Whose Brushstrokes Elevated Comics, Is Dead at 88. New York Times (June 25): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/25/arts/jerry-moriarty-dead.html

Kandell, Jonny. 2026. Out Artist: Greg Fox. Out in Jersey (June 21): https://outinjersey.net/out-artist-greg-fox/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Customer Hits Blind Bag Jackpot, Dead Collector's Stolen Comics Retrieved, Mission Comics Opens New Location; Shop Talk, June 2026. ICv2 (June 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62702/customer-hits-blind-bag-jackpot-dead-collectors-stolen-comics-retrieved-mission-comics-opens-new-location

Prabhu, Sunayana. 2026. Fans Pack Comics Store for Kevin Smith and Marvel Debut of ‘Jay and Silent Bob’. Two River Times (June 20): https://tworivertimes.com/fans-pack-comics-store-for-kevin-smith-and-marvel-debut-of-jay-and-silent-bob/

Unknown. 2026. Third Eye Comics Opens New Location in Glen Burnie! [sponsored content]. Baltimore Banner (June): https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/third-eye-comics-opens-new-location-in-glen-burnie-6MAWCYLVDZH75ODIKCZMFW66LI/

Lu, Xueer. 2026. Mission: Comics and Arts Expands to the Excelsior; Also: A tour of the Excelsior’s Latino coffee businesses, and the latest building-covered-in-wrestling-men updates. Mission Local (May 26): https://missionlocal.org/2026/05/excelsior-buzz-mission-comics-and-arts-new-bookstore-location/

Unknown. 2026. James Strand Golden Age Comics Recovered by FBI on Sale. Fine Books & Collections (June 12): https://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine-books-news/james-strand-golden-age-comics-recovered-fbi-sale

Martin, Allie. 2026. Local Collector Strikes Comic Book Gold [Mark Spears ‘Monster’ blind bag]. WCBI (June 2): https://www.wcbi.com/local-collector-strikes-comic-book-gold/

Blazquez, Tamara. 2026. How a Century-Old Comics Syndicate Became a Creator Economy Accelerator [Comics Kingdom, King Features, Tommy Devoid]. NetInfluencer (June 25): https://www.netinfluencer.com/how-a-century-old-comics-syndicate-became-a-creator-economy-accelerator/

Third Eye Glen Burnie's launch is advertising article in Baltimore Banner

Third Eye Comics opens new location in Glen Burnie! [Sponsored Content]

Baltimore Banner (June 2026)

https://www.thebanner.com/sponsored-content/third-eye-comics-opens-new-location-in-glen-burnie-6MAWCYLVDZH75ODIKCZMFW66LI/

June 27. Hazel Newlevant at Fantom Comics

CARTOONIST TALK & SIGNING: QUEER AND HOW WE GOT HERE

With creator Hazel Newlevant

>> SATURDAY, JUNE 27th @ 6:30pm

Acclaimed cartoonist, comics editor & Fantom friend Hazel Newlevant comes to DC to discuss their new graphic novel Queer and How We Got Here: A (Personal) History! “More than a historical narrative, this story of queer identity interweaves the author’s personal history, showing queerness as both a community endeavor and deeply personal journey.” Come through to get your book signed and chat with Hazel about comics & queer identity ✨

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/24/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Heather Antos, John Byrne, X-Men, Star Trek, Marvel, Abrams, and IDW; With the upcoming release of John Byrne's X-Men: Elsewhen, Heather Antos has drawn attention to Byrne's questionable track record regarding LGBTQIA+ issues. Bleeding Cool (June 23): https://heather-antos-john-byrne-x-men-star-trek-marvel-abrams-and-idw/

Plant, Bud. 2026. Bud Plant on the Passing of John Davis, Co-Founder of Capital City Distribution; 'I'm very sad to hear that John is gone…' ICv2 (June 23): https://icv2.com/articles/talk-back/view/62688/bud-plant-passing-john-davis-co-founder-capital-city-distribution

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Diamond Bankruptcy Update; Multiple cases all moving slowly. ICv2 (June 24): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62693/diamond-bankruptcy-update

Unknown. 2026. Too Hot to Handle [editorial cartooning in Australia]. Centre for Media Transition (June 18): https://www.uts.edu.au/news/2026/06/too-hot-to-handle

Dominguez, Gricel. 2026. Bloomsbury’s The Animator’s Survival Kit Animated | eReview. Library Journal (June 24): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/bloomsburys-the-animators-survival-kit-animated-ereview

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. 'Keep Drawing Those Funny Pictures': Patrick's 2007 Graduation Speech [CCS]. Mutts (June 23): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/patricks-mutts-graduation-speech-2007

Ketcham, Amaris and Nora Hickey. 2026. Persepolis and Marjane Satrapi's Legacy. Autobiographix (June 24): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/persepolis-and-marjane-satrapis-legacy

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Ignition Press celebrates 1st publishing anniversary with 7 new series, more. The Beat (June 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-ignition-press-celebrates-first-publishing-anniversary/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Review: Supergirl presents a messed up hero that we can all root for. The Beat (June 24): https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-supergirl-presents-a-messed-up-hero-that-we-can-all-root-for/

Rooney, David. 2026. ‘Supergirl’ Review: Milly Alcock sparks punkish chaos and Jason Momoa brings bad-boy energy, but DC’s latest caped caper is stuck on autopilot. Hollywood Reporter (June 24): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/supergirl-review-milly-alcock-jason-momoa-dcu-1236629004/

Gleiberman, Owen. 2026. ‘Supergirl’ Review: Milly Alcock takes charge in a dystopian superhero movie so flat it’s super-horrendous. Variety (June 24): https://variety.com/2026/film/reviews/supergirl-review-milly-alcock-1236788124/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Breaking the Mold: PW talks with Kelly Thompson [In print as: 4 Questions for Kelly Thompson]. Publishers Weekly (June 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/100666-pw-talks-with-kelly-thompson.html

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. What to Expect at San Diego Comic-Con 2026; Despite high costs, publishers still see San Diego Comic-Con as a priceless opportunity to connect [In print as: Coming Together]. Publishers Weekly (June 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/trade-shows-events/article/100669-what-to-expect-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026.html

Gardner, Alan. 2026. The 10 Cartoonists Who Influenced Katie Cook. Daily Cartoonist (June 24): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/24/the-10-cartoonists-who-influenced-katie-cook/

Matsuuchi, Ann. 2026. ‘The art elves come up with ideas, and I just follow them’: Mia Wolff & her hundreds of paintings. TCJ (June 24): https://www.tcj.com/189979-2/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Monster Mia’ Director Verena Fels Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Her Annecy Animated Feature [Austria]. Animation Magazine (June 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/monster-mia-director-verena-fels-takes-us-behind-the-scenes-of-her-annecy-animated-feature/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘The Doomies’ Creator Andrès Fernandez and Xilam Producer Marc du Pontavice Reveal the Mysteries of the New Disney+ Series [France]. Animation Magazine (June 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/the-doomies-creator-andres-fernandez-and-xilam-producer-marc-du-pontavice-reveal-the-mysteries-of-the-new-disney-series/

Unknown. 2026. Chris Sanders & Dean DeBlois Share Memorial Art for ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Star Daveigh Chase. Animation Magazine (June 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/chris-sanders-dean-deblois-share-memorial-art-for-lilo-stitch-star-daveigh-chase/

Unknown. 2026. Letko Producer Piotr Szczepanowicz Discusses the Polish Studio’s Charming New Co-Pro, ‘Born in the Jungle’ [sponsored content]. Animation Magazine (June 23): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/letko-producer-piotr-szczepanowicz-discusses-the-polish-studios-charming-new-co-pro-born-in-the-jungle/

MacDonald, John S.W. 2026. Daveigh Chase, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor and ‘The Ring’ Villain, Dies at 35 [In print as: Daveigh Chase, 35, ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Voice Actor and Unnerving Villain in ‘The Ring’]. New York Times (June 17): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/17/arts/daveigh-chase-dead.html

McConnell, Robin. 2026. Zoé Jusseret. Inkstuds’s Substack (June 24): https://inkstuds.substack.com/p/zoe-jusseret

Eddy, Cheryl. 2026. We’re Ready to Vote Keith David’s ‘President Curtis’ Into Office; The legendary actor reprises his 'Rick and Morty' POTUS in Adult Swim's new spin-off series, premiering July 26. io9 (June 24): https://gizmodo.com/president-curtis-release-date-trailer-rick-morty-spinoff-tv-show-2000777134

Siuntres, John. 2026. Shelly Bond New Stuff from Off-Register Press. Word Balloon (June 24): www.youtube.com/watch?v=gn1XHw52ekE

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Griffin Sheridan - Writer of Godzilla: Escape the Deadzone. Capes and Tights Podcast (287; June 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKzAU0fzO4M

Harper, David. 2026. Chip Zdarsky talks Avengers, Armageddon, and the world of variants and comics collecting [Chip Chat 6]. SKTCHD (June 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGP0m6E3jko

Siuntres, John. 2026. Frank Miller The Word Balloon Interview. Word Balloon (June 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MExiRe5AI4w

Sava, Oliver. 2026. The best comics of 2026 you may have missed; There's never been a better time to find comics from all over the world. AV Club (June 24): https://www.avclub.com/best-comics-2026-royals-opioids-and-organs-image-comics

Si, Zoe. 2023. Tips for a Successful Tomato Season. New Yorker (August 17): https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/tips-for-a-successful-tomato-season

Megan and Matt. 2026. Interview with Kelly Thompson. Nerd Initiative (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4HrGkz5kWE

Billups, Robbie. 2026. Love Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Watch this! A conversation with Kelly Thompson. Pop Culture Philosophers (June 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6eQkPrIyGXk

Omar. 2026. Talking Buffy: The Vampire Slayer with Kelly Thompson! Near Mint Condition (May 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz7g4qWxDFM

Bellwoar, Rachel. 2026. In Every Generation: An interview with ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ writer Kelly Thompson. Comicon (May 21): https://comicon.com/2026/05/21/in-every-generation-an-interview-with-buffy-the-vampire-slayer-writer-kelly-thompson/

Blitz, Stefan. 2026. FOG! Chats With Kelly Thompson On Her Upcoming Trip to The Buffyverse! Forces of Geek (June 7): https://forcesofgeek.com/fog-chats-with-kelly-thompson-on-her-upcoming-trip-to-the-buffyverse/

Young, Andrew and James Green. 2026. Buffy and Robin Hood go to Yale [Kelly Thompson]. Geek Hard (836; June 22): https://geekhardshow.com/2026/06/geek-hard-episode-836-buffy-and-robin-hood-go-to-yale/

Mouly, Françoise. 2026. Tom Gauld’s “Landscape Portrait”; Scenic vacation selfies. New Yorker (June 22): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2026-06-29

Unknown. 1927. [Clifford Berryman, cartoonist for the Washington Star is visiting Los Angeles]. Editor and Publisher 60 (6; July 2): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-07-02_60_6/page/n23/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. ["Romance of the Air is the title of a new strip being offered by the Payne Syndicate, New York"]. Editor and Publisher 60 (6; July 2): 47. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-07-02_60_6/page/n39/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. ["Feg Murray, sports cartoonist of the Metropolitan Newspaper Service, and Mrs. Murray are parents of a son, John Frederic, born at the Nassau Hospital, Mineola, N.Y."]. Editor and Publisher 60 (6; July 2): 47. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-07-02_60_6/page/n39/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. ["Famous Features Syndicate is releasing a new art strip ‘How Man Learned to Fly’"]. Editor and Publisher 60 (6; July 2): 47. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-07-02_60_6/page/n39/mode/2up

Italie, Hillel. 2025. Rick Atkinson’s Revolutionary War trilogy to be adapted into graphic editions [The British Are Coming]. Associated Press (November 25): https://apnews.com/article/rick-atkinson-revolutionary-war-graphic-edition-ac28e7e7ea3c411c56f4ad57bdf7823a

Haynie, Olivia. 2025. With stories from Jews across the globe, this graphic anthology wants to expand how we see Jewishness. ‘Hyphen: Jewish Stories In Our Own Word’ features twelve stories of Jews with different ethnic, racial, and gender identities. Forward (November 24): https://forward.com/culture/books/785719/hyphen-jewish-stories-in-our-own-words-graphic-novel-julian-voloj/

Schwartz, Roy. 2025. This graphic history of Jerusalem is a big hit. But its Jews have hooked noses. French historian Vincent Lemire’s illustrated tome makes some loaded choices in depicting the Jewish parts of history [The History of Jerusalem] [France]. Forward  (July 2): https://forward.com/culture/books/733867/graphic-novel-history-jerusalem-lemire-antisemitism/

Grisar, P. J. 2025. How a Lower East Side Jew conquered the multiverse. A retrospective of Marvel and DC artist Jack Kirby shows the ripples of his influence [exhibit]. Forward (April 30): https://forward.com/culture/art/715048/jack-kirby-dc-marvel-comics-art-exhibition-skirball-center/

Grisar, P. J. 2025. In the new Fantastic Four trailer, a glimpse of Yancy Street’s Yiddishkeit. Forward (April 17): https://forward.com/culture/712951/fantastic-four-trailer-ebon-moss-bachrach-jewis-the-thing/

Old news: Clifford Berryman, cartoonist for the Washington Star is visiting Los Angeles

 
From Tony Rose 

Unknown. 1927. [Clifford Berryman, cartoonist for the Washington Star is visiting Los Angeles]. Editor and Publisher 60 (6; July 2): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-07-02_60_6/page/n23/mode/2up

 

Reflects Well on You by Daniel Boris

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/23/2026

 MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Frank Miller Interview. PW Comics World: More To Come (718; June 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1414

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Shocker: Pizza giveaway reveals that Peter Parker lives in luxury loft [Spider-Man Brand New Day]. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/shocker-pizza-giveaway-reveals-that-peter-parker-lives-in-luxury-loft/

Degg, D. D. 2026. CNHI Papers Drop Comics Page. Daily Cartoonist (June 22): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/22/cnhi-papers-drop-comics-page/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Tove Jansson’s illustrated The Hobbit is finally getting an English‑language edition. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tove-jansson-illustrated-the-hobbit-english-language-edition/

Muñoz, Carlos R. 2026. ‘Wallace the Brave’ creator draws on R.I. roots for beloved comic strip; “It definitely has its heart in Rhode Island and New New England,” said cartoonist Will Henry, whose work is now appearing in the Boston Globe. Boston Globe (June 22): https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/06/22/metro/ri-wallace-the-brave-cartoonist-comic-strip/

Unknown. 2026. Our View: We miss the comics, too [syndication]. Corsicana Daily Sun (June 20): https://www.corsicanadailysun.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-we-miss-the-comics-too/article_e4ebf494-da52-4d30-9b62-678727d4ec9e.html

Galindo, Felipe, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, and Joel Mishon. 2026. Welcome to this month's CartoonStock caption contest by Felipe Galindo. CartoonStock (May 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDhZNL1_ypE

Portis III, James. 2026. The Unconscious Bias That Fails Black Creators. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-unconscious-bias-that-fails-black-creators/

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Can the cartoonist be a critic? A examination of Sethphemera. TCJ (June 23): https://www.tcj.com/can-the-cartoonist-be-a-critic-a-examination-of-sethphemera/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Andrew Farago reportedly arrested for videotaping party guests in bathroom. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/andrew-farago-arrest-b/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Maverick announces Philippine fantasy epic The Three Beasts. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-maverick-announces-philippine-fantasy-epic-the-three-beasts/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 06/23/26: Dynamite’s September slate. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-062326/

D'Ignoti, Stephania. 2025. Celebrated Italian graphic novelist turns to children’s books; With eight award-winning comics under her belt, Takoua Ben Mohamed now wants to tell stories that will help children tackle anti-Muslim hate. Hyphen (November 24): https://hyphenonline.com/2025/11/24/takoua-ben-mohamed-hijabi-graphic-novelist-comic-artist-childrens-books/

Sanders, Rik. 2026. Remembering John Lent 14: Rik Sanders' interview from Stripschrift [aka John Lent on academic research: 'Comic art is everywhere, go out, dive into the archives']. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (June 23): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/06/remembering-john-lent-14-rik-sanders.html

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: John Layman and Rob Guillory reunite for Ghostbrawler. The Beat (June 23): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-layman-and-guillroy-ghost-brawler/

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: June 2026. Publishers Weekly (June 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100693-licensing-hotline-june-2026.html

op de Beeck, Nathalie. 2026. Children's Institute 2026: Dark and Thorny: PW Talks with Sid Sharp. Publishers Weekly (June 23): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/100592-children-s-institute-2026-dark-and-thorny-pw-talks-with-sid-sharp.html

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Paul Gravett on Queer as Comics: London’s New Exhibition; A conversation about curation, discovery, and the power of comics. GraphicMemoirBlog (June 23): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/paul-gravett-on-queer-as-comics-londons

Goodfellow, Melanie. 2026. Dan Trachtenberg To Direct Comedy-Horror Based on Yehudi Mercado’s ‘Freddy The 13th’ For Paramount Animation – Annecy. Deadline (June 22): https://deadline.com/2026/06/dan-trachtenberg-yehudi-mercado-freddy-13th-paramount-1236963894/

Campbell, Kambole. 2026. Annecy Spotlight: ‘The Violinist’ Directors Raul Garcia and Ervin Han Look Back at the High Notes of Their New Movie [Singapore]. Animation Magazine (June 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/annecy-spotlight-the-violinist-directors-raul-garcia-and-ervin-han-look-back-at-the-high-notes-of-their-new-movie/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. How ‘Adventure Time: Side Quest’s Creative Heroes Created Finn & Jake’s Spunky, Silly Comeback. Animation Magazine (359; June 22): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/how-adventure-time-side-quests-creative-heroes-created-finn-jakes-spunky-silly-comeback/

Lennon, Jen. 2026. Netflix Just Bagged an Anime Adaptation of ‘Fool Night,’ an All-Time-Great Dystopian Manga; 'Fool Night' is a historic collaboration between anime studios Sunrise and Shaft. io9 (June 23): https://gizmodo.com/fool-night-anime-netflix-shaft-sunrise-teaser-trailer-2000776144

Castillo, Monica. 2026. A surge of stop-motion animation tells off AI one frame at a time; The medium's handcrafted virtues directly oppose any push in a more artificial direction. AV Club (June 23): https://www.avclub.com/stop-motion-animation-directly-opposes-generative-ai-use

Siede, Caroline. 2026. Toy Story 5 turns the franchise's focus Inside Out; By spotlighting a kid for the first time, the latest Pixar entry keeps its oldest franchise fresh. AV Club (June 22): https://www.avclub.com/toy-story-5-kid-focus-inside-out-bonnie-blaze

Hassenger, Jesse. 2026. The Toy Story films let Pixar forge its signature contradiction of joy and loss; A home base for American animation's premier studio, these toys contain multitudes. AV Club (June 23): https://www.avclub.com/toy-story-run-the-series

Gibson, Caitlin. 2026. ‘Toy Story’ has always been entertaining — this time it’s important [In print as: 'Toy Story 5' takes on tech]. Washington Post (June 23): B1-2. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/06/20/toy-story-dazzled-millennials-kids-toy-story-5-taps-their-parental-anxiety/

Santiago, Sam. 2026. Exclusive: Jim Zub Talks Conan The Barbarian, Robert E. Howard's Legacy, and the Future of the Hyborian Age. Truly Disturbing (June 17): https://www.trulydisturbing.com/blogs/truly-disturbing-news/exclusive-author-jim-zub-talks-all-things-conan-the-barbarian

Neufeld, Josh. 2026. For the benefit of the American people… A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge archives acquired by the Library of Congress. Josh Neufeld Comix & Stories Blog (June): https://www.joshcomix.com/for-the-benefit-of-the-american-people/

Unknown. 1927. [Rube Goldberg sailed for Europe on June 17]. Editor and Publisher 60 (5; June 25): 52. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-25_60_5/page/52/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. ["An interesting illustrated advertising page from El Commercio, Lima, Peru"]. Editor and Publisher 60 (2; June 4): 48. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-04_60_2/page/n43/mode/2up

Hoad, Phil. 2024. ‘There’s no prejudice against Muslim content because for them there’s no such thing’ The French comic book market is booming but Arab Muslim voices are still conspicuously missing. Hyphen (March 4): https://hyphenonline.com/2024/03/04/france-comic-books-bd-anglouleme-comics-festival-lack-of-muslim-content-riad-sattouf-bdouin/

Unknown. 1927. [On Lindbergh's return to St. Louis, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch issued an edition with a page of comics with regular characters welcoming Lindbergh home]. Editor and Publisher 60 (5; June 25): 52. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-25_60_5/page/52/mode/2up

Unknown. 1927. Cartoonist Wins Prize [Craig Fox]. Editor and Publisher 60 (4; June 18): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-11_60_3/page/34/mode/2up

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1927. ["This is Lemuel Green” advertisement for Good Time Guy by William M. Counselman and Mel Cummin]. Editor and Publisher 60 (3; June 11): 29. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1927-06-04_60_2/page/n21/mode/2up

Nick. 2026. Chris Schweizer - 3 time Eisner Award Nominated Artist and Writer! Epic Realms Podcast (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXxKjpUOOTA

Fraction, Matt. 2026. Matt Fraction Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 24. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHV2QdiSqH4

MacDonald, Andy. 2026. Andy MacDonald Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 23. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sep8F0Ox6SA

Dave. 2026. Supernatural Boxing Comic From The Creators of Chew! [John Layman and Rob Guillory; Ghostbrawler]. Direct Edition (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZspM_qLbOg

Unknown. 2026. Meet Huntsville's resident comic book artists! Don Kunkel, Jhane Kunkel, and Kevin Stokes. Hville Blast (June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dS0p2OABzRo

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Interview with Topper Helmers. CAF+ (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw6ftCeBQRI

Farley, Chad. 2026. Why Miles Morales Changed Spider-Man Forever | Ytasha L. Womack Interview. Collectors Confessions (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KmjjWxR2yns

Pistilli, TJ. 2026. Phillip Kennedy Johnson Introduces the New Midnight Spider-Man Comic!. Agents of Fandom (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCxs8kqXBV4

Siuntres, John. 2026. Mark Russell Talks Firefly and Dog Tag. Word Balloon (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i9c69EY4hk

Freeman, Atom et. al. 2026. The Airing of Grievances - Comic Industry Insiders LIVE. Prana: Direct Market Solutions's Comic Industry Insiders Live (June 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A-9vK18rk8

Andy MacDonald and Matt Fraction "In the Stacks" at Third Eye Comics

Andy MacDonald Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 23

Andy MacDonald

Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast  Jun 16, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sep8F0Ox6SA

Matt Fraction Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 24

Matt Fraction

Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast Jun 23, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHV2QdiSqH4

WaPo looks at Toy Story 5

‘Toy Story’ has always been entertaining — this time it’s important [in print as 'Toy Story 5' takes on tech]

Analysis by Caitlin Gibson

Washington Post June 23, 2026: B1-2

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/06/20/toy-story-dazzled-millennials-kids-toy-story-5-taps-their-parental-anxiety/

Josh Neufeld on Library of Congress collecting his graphic novel's original artwork

For the benefit of the American people… A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge archives acquired by the Library of Congress

Josh Neufeld Comix & Stories blog June 2026

https://www.joshcomix.com/for-the-benefit-of-the-american-people/

Off-topic: Mark Schulz exhibit in York, PA

I love his work.

Kerlin Gallery Exhibits

https://creativeyork.org/gallery/kerlin-gallery-exhibits/

Current Exhibit: Mark Schultz

Narrative Illustrations
June 25-August 8, 2026
Sponsored by: Steven & Ina Caplan

Mark Schultz is a renowned comic book artist and writer known for his exceptional talent and contributions to various iconic series. Mark Schultz loves a good story, always has. His lifelong interest in the sciences and natural history led him to create the award-winning Xenozoic Tales and co-create the undersea adventure SubHuman, as well as to write such non-fiction projects as The Stuff of Life, a Graphic Guide to Genetics and DNA. He has illustrated a collection of Robert E. Howard’s Conan of Cimmeria and the autobiography of Charles R. Knight, as well as his illustrated novella Storms at Sea.

Join Mark Schultz for a Masterclass: Inking and Illustration
Saturday, June 27 | 10am – 1pm | Ages 15+
Sign up HERE

An opening reception will be held at Creative York on Friday, June 26 from 6-8pm.

Learn more about The Art Lab exhibit with Dara Lorenzo HERE

View and Purchase Artwork

Griftymon: Gotta Catch 'Em All! by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/22/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Spider‑Man #1000 Controversy Turns Into Celebrating the Greatness of John Romita Jr. The Beat (June 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/spider-man-1000-controversy-celebrates-the-greatness-of-john-romita-jr/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. John Romita Jr's Cover Returns To Amazing Spider-Man #1000. Bleeding Cool (June 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/john-romita-jrs-cover-returns-to-amazing-spider-man-1000/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Marvel to Bring Back 1989 Graphic Novel by Roger Stern and Mike Mignola as a Comic With New Cover by Peach Momoko [Doctor Strange and Doctor Doom; Triumph and Torment]. ICv2 (June 22): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62676/marvel-bring-back-1989-graphic-novel-roger-stern-mike-mignola-comic

Lodge, Sally. 2026. Meg Cabot’s ‘The Princess Diaries’ Gets a New Life at 25. Publishers Weekly (June 18): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/100665-meg-cabot-s-princess-diaries-gets-a-new-life-at-25.html

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Diamond UK Signs Image as Direct Supplier; UDON also added. ICv2 (June 22): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62669/diamond-uk-signs-image-direct-supplier

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Arrivals Keeps the 3W/3M Train Going This Fall. The Beat (June 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/arrivals-3w3m/

Lamberti, Rod. 2026. Comic Store In Your Future, When Your Rival Gets No Absolute Batman [sales]. Bleeding Cool (June 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-store-in-your-future-when-your-rival-gets-no-absolute-batman/

Colangelo, BJ. 2026. Toy Story 5 Almost Gave Jessie A Much Different Emotional Tie Back To Toy Story 2. SlashFilm (June 19): https://www.slashfilm.com/2198045/toy-story-5-jessie-original-owner/

Barnes, Brooks. 2026. ‘Toy Story 5’ Fuels Hollywood’s Hottest Summer Since 2019 [In print as: ‘Toy Story 5’ Fuels Up Hollywood’s Hot Streak]. New York Times (June 21): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/business/media/toy-story-5-box-office-hollywood-summer.html

Morrow, Brendan. 2026. 'Toy Story 5' Is the Movie of the Summer, Stuns With Record Opening. USA Today (June 21): https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/06/21/toy-story-5-box-office-opening-weekend-record/90634730007/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Pixar’s ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores Biggest Opening of Franchise With $160M Stateside and $312M Worldwide B.O. Animation Magazine (June 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/pixars-toy-story-5-scores-biggest-opening-of-franchise-with-160m-stateside-and-312m-worldwide-b-o/

Zinoman, Jason. 2026. These Comics Can Barely Muster the Energy for a Joke. That’s Why They’re Funny [Dan Mintz, animation; In print as: Low-Energy Comics Rely on Sharper Tools]. New York Times (June 19): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/19/arts/television/comedy-aaron-chen-dan-mintz.html

Traub, Alex. 2026. Margaret Kerry, Body and Soul of Disney’s Tinker Bell, Dies at 97; A film crew and illustrator meticulously documented her pirouettes and pouts, giving substance to a character depicted previously as a spotlight onstage. New York Times (June 21): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/21/obituaries/margaret-kerry-dead.html

Freeman, John. 2026. Batman and Superman, Voices for Refugees Since the 1940s. downthetubes (June 21): https://downthetubes.net/batman-and-superman-voices-for-refugees-since-the-1940s/

Freeman, John. 2026. Drawing Dragons With Jimmy Hansen: Lost cover art, unearthed [John Michael Burns]. downthetubes (June 21): https://downthetubes.net/drawing-dragons-with-jimmy-hansen-lost-cover-art-unearthed/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Exclusive Interview: Jimmie Robinson explores AI anxieties with Artillery. The Beat (June 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-interview-jimmie-robinson-artillery/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Exclusive: Director Louise Bagnall Introduces Us to ‘Julián,’ Her Beautiful Cartoon Saloon Movie Prior to Its Annecy Premiere. Animation Magazine (June 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/exclusive-director-louise-bagnall-introduces-us-to-julian-her-beautiful-cartoon-saloon-movie-prior-to-its-annecy-premiere-next-week/

Campbell, Kambole. 2026. Annecy Spotlight: Duncan Jones and Stuart Fenegan Break Down the DNA of Their New Sci-Fi Movie, ‘Rogue Trooper’. Animation Magazine (June 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/06/annecy-spotlight-duncan-jones-and-stuart-fenegan-break-down-the-dna-of-their-new-sci-fi-movie-rogue-trooper/

Strömberg, Fredrik. 2026. Recalling the Family That Disappeared: A conversation with Joanna Rubin Dranger [Sweden; Holocaust]. TCJ (June 22): https://www.tcj.com/recalling-the-family-that-disappeared-a-conversation-with-joanna-rubin-dranger/

Anderson, Linnea M. 2017. National Social Welfare Assembly Comics Project [PSAs in comic books]. Social Welfare History Project (May 18): https://socialwelfare.library.vcu.edu/organizations/national-social-welfare-assembly-comics-project/

Jing, Jacki. 2026. Mastering Accents in Witch Hat Atelier With the English Dub Cast. Anime News Network (June 15): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-06-15/mastering-accents-in-witch-hat-atelier-with-the-english-dub-cast/.238413, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_0C991yQ6M

Harper, David. 2026. Cartoonist Matt Kindt on MIND MGMT's Return, Fort Psycho's Arrival, and Building Something New. SKTCHD's Off Panel (June 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cgYFyaa1CbA

Siuntres, John. 2026. Mark Waid's Empire Of Stories. Word Balloon (June 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d0FhURnYS0Q

Siuntres, John. 2026. The Secrets Of Lex Luthor By Eliot S! Maggin. Word Balloon (June 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2Fz5eaGL8I

Dollard, Terence, Darrin Sutherland, Ruth Sutherland, Steve Bird, Brad Gullickson, Lisa Gullickson, and Pat Sampson. 2026. Comic Culture Bonus Podcasting 101 Panel @HeroesCon 2026. Comic Culture (June 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xuq9h8rKlQ

Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture Bonus Chris Claremont and John Romita, jr X Men Panel at HeroesCon 2026. Comic Culture (June 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KdPg-OLj0

Gullickson, Brad and Lisa. 2026. Besties for the Resties: Kyle Starks and Chris Schweizer, Live from HeroesCon 2026. Comic Book Couples Counseling (June 16): https://www.comicbookcouplescounseling.com/post/kyle-starks-chris-schweizer-live-from-heroescon

Cox, Bill. 2026. The Art of Comic Artist Fred Hembeck - Live Art Sale and Chat. CAF+ (June 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICCzlkf2J7s

Finch, David. 2026. Monday Night Draw With Denys Cowan! YouTube (June 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuzGN3Qiicc

Smith, Barney. 2026. The Indie Comics Backlist Problem — And John Holland’s Smart Fix [distribution, electronic comics]. Story Comic Presents (June 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQPWj181sbQ

Farley, Chad. 2026. Curt Pires Unleashed! Super Mondo Mega Mutts, Fireborn, Lost Fantasy & Building the Next Comic World. Collectors Confessions (June 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrcnSZa4_NM, and https://www.tecccontent.com/

Mallonee, Dennis. 2026. Veteran Artist Pat Broderick Talks About His Weird Western Comic and Past Work. The Heroic Voice (84; June 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79dFj4VtgdI

Mallonee, Dennis. 2026. Jenny Blake [Tony] Isabella - Tigra! Black Lightning! Other iconic characters! The Heroic Voice (85; June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-nJsONDSwk

Dave. 2026. Jim Rugg's New Wolverine Weapon X Book! Direct Edition (June 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ix3BUvDdDms

Nick. 2026. Comic Book Writer and Artist Tim Seeley - Interview. Epic Realms Podcast (May 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7CYm-GEaOI

Kit, Borys. 2026. Hannah Minghella Named Head of Netflix Animation Studios. Hollywood Reporter (June 22): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/hannah-minghella-named-head-of-netflix-animation-studios-1236627516/

DC Comics. 2026. Supergirl's Greatest Movie & TV Moments - Best of Supergirl. DC Comics (June 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lHvYbJ5pJ9U

Childs, Jordan. 2026. Supergirl World Premiere Live. DC Comics (June 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d63NW2ra6U

Siede, Caroline. 2026. Supergirl Stranded Film's First Female Superhero in an '80s Teen Comedy; It's nice that Supergirl doesn't make a big deal about being groundbreaking, but it also doesn't make a big deal about anything. AV Club (June 22): https://www.avclub.com/women-of-action-supergirl-1984-teen-comedy-helen-slater

Noland, Fred. 2026. Back to Analog With Fred Noland - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (June 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WevDdR9mzTU

Dave. 2026. Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky : Mad About DC, Batman , Avengers Armageddon. Direct Edition (April 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HtJJrVeHH9s

Taylor, Mike. 2026. Mike Taylor - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (June 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dmQz8hbfhN0

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guest David Peposse (sic David Pepose). Pop Culture Squad (June 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dAOsPREAqc

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. The Comic Creator Everyone's Talking About: David Pepose. Collectors Confessions (June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMcbj5k_5Lc

De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Mel Gillman. Words, Images, & Worlds (June 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpJc4EYY31M

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Tyler Boss - Writer of Exquisite Corpses: Rascal Randy. Capes and Tights Podcast (286; June 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNpZaytbJY4

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Katie Skelly - Heaven - Fantagraphics. Comics Grinder (June 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfPaMNKdzSU

Brian. 2026. AI For The Rest of Us - Comic Industry Insiders LIVE. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (June 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2jCjxhatb8

The Reflecting Pool Vandal by Daniel Boris

 

WaPo drops Kidtown for Wallace the Brave on Sunday

April 19th

June 21st

An excellent choice.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/20-21/2026

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Comics Hasn't Paid Jonathan Glapion, Down to Disney Layoffs? Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-hasnt-paid-jonathan-glapion-down-to-disney-layoffs/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond UK and Image Comics Sign a Three-Year Deal Until 2029; Diamond UK and Image Comics sign a three-year comic book distribution deal until 2029, across the UK, Europe and International territories. Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-uk-and-image-comics-sign-a-three-year-deal-until-2029/

McDonnell, Patrick. 2026. A Note From Patrick: We are all connected. Mutts (June 13): https://mutts.com/blogs/news/a-note-from-patrick-we-are-all-connected

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Pulls Amazing Spider-Man #1000 John Romita/Paolo Rivera Cover. Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-pulls-amazing-spider-man-1000-john-romita-paolo-rivera-cover/

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Adam Griffith's StoryBox Comics Fair: An 'ongoing response to the comics, 'zine, and printmaking culture in DC'. ComicsDC (June 20): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/06/adam-griffiths-storybox-comics-fair.html

Betancourt, David. 2026. Comictropolis: Between the comic and the controller - In conversation with Stephanie Williams & Evan Narcisse. DC Public Library’s West End Library (June 20): https://archive.org/details/comictropolis-between-the-comic-and-the-controller-in-conversation-with-stephani

Weinersmith, Zach. 2026. Sawyer Lee and the Quest to Just Stay Home at Scrawl Books (June 21, 2026) Audio & Photos. Scrawl Books (June 21): https://archive.org/details/zach-weinersmith-sawyer-lee-and-the-quest-to-just-stay-home-scrawl-books-260621

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Top 400 Bestselling Comics Last Week and Publisher Marketshare. Bleeding Cool (June 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-top-400-bestselling-comics-last-week-and-publisher-marketshare/

Zhang, Han. 2026. The Strange Disappearance of Japan’s Animators; Anime has never been more popular. So why does the industry have a labour crisis? The Economist (June 19): https://www.economist.com/interactive/1843/2026/06/19/the-strange-disappearance-of-japans-animators

Scott, Lyvie. 2026. Who Are the Villains of Spider-Noir? Here’s your guide to the noir-inspired villain variants in Spider-Noir, from Silvermane to the new Tombstone. Inverse (May 29): https://www.inverse.com/entertainment/who-are-the-villains-of-spider-noir

Ying, Xu. 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 13: AMIC conference in China. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (June 21): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/06/remembering-john-lent-part-13-amic.html

Sella, Adam. 2026. Can a Seller of Yesterday’s News Avoid Becoming It? A newsstand in D.C. tries; The Newsroom, overflowing with magazines and newspapers on mismatched shelves, has endured as a symbol of a different Washington. New York Times (June 20): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/20/us/politics/dc-newsstand-newsroom-newspapers-magazines.html

Lim, Cheng Tju. 2026. A History of Chinese Cartoons and Comics in Singapore. Culturepaedia (April 6): https://culturepaedia.singaporeccc.org.sg/art/a-history-of-chinese-cartoons-and-comics-in-singapore/

Morgan, Matthew. 2026. Calvin and Hobbes and the Price of Integrity; How Bill Watterson stuck to his guns — and vanished. The Republic of Letters (June 11): https://therepublicofletters.substack.com/p/calvin-and-hobbes-and-the-price-of

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Man Arrested in Skrepetsky Death, Cartooning for Peace Calls for Investigation. Daily Cartoonist (June 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/06/19/man-arrested-in-skrepetsky-death-cartooning-for-peace-calls-for-investigation/

Gilbert-Bair, Ellie. 2026. Ask an Expert: Chicago and its comics [Beth Hetland]. South Side Weekly (June 18): https://southsideweekly.com/ask-an-expert-chicago-and-its-comics/

Harper, David. 2026. Tale of the Tape With Leef Smith of Mission: Comics and Art. SKTCHD (June 18): https://sktchd.com/interview/tale-of-the-tape-mission-comics-and-art/

Harper, David. 2026. It’s Gonna Be Weird With Rob Guillory. SKTCHD's Off Panel (556; June 15): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-556-its-gonna-be-weird-with-rob-guillory/, and https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Rob_Guillory_2026.mp3

Unknown. 2026. Physical Media Rules: Mutt And Jeff No. 1; Gussying up animation’s original odd couple. San Diego Reader (June 19): https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2026/jun/19/physical-media-rules-mutt-and-jeff-no-1/

Harris, Aisha, Stephen Thompson, and Regina G. Barber. 2026. In 'Toy Story 5,' Playtime's Over and Screentime's In. Pop Culture Happy Hour (June 19): https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5862016/in-toy-story-5-playtimes-over-and-screentimes-in, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/1893e894-9de7-4091-8fc3-00b8f15ed73c/audio/128/default.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5862016

NPR on Toy Story 5

In 'Toy Story 5,' playtime's over and screentime's in

Aisha Harris, Stephen Thompson, and Regina G. Barber

Pop Culture Happy Hour  June 19, 2026 

https://www.npr.org/2026/06/19/nx-s1-5862016/in-toy-story-5-playtimes-over-and-screentimes-in

https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/npr.simplecastaudio.com/f75261d2-0860-4d61-91c1-a78a2b997ff2/episodes/1893e894-9de7-4091-8fc3-00b8f15ed73c/audio/128/default.mp3 

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5862016

Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen) and Woody (Tom Hanks) in Toy Story 5.

Disney/Pixar

In Disney's Toy Story 5, Jessie, Woody, and Buzz are back to confront a new threat – screen time. When their kid Bonnie gets a new tablet called Lilypad, she forgets about the rest of her toys. But Jessie is determined to win Bonnie back, even after a series of events separates them. Toy Story 5 features a familiar and beloved voice cast with Tom Hanks, Tim Allen and Joan Cusack reprising their roles. 

The MOUnich Agreement by Daniel Boris

Zach Weinersmith at Scrawl Books (updated with audio and photos)

His new book is an homage to PG Wodehouse. 

His next book is a sequel to Sawyer Lee. He's interested in the middle parts of the Beowulf saga. 

Zach drawing his platonic ideal of a gourd.

Photos and audio at https://archive.org/details/zach-weinersmith-sawyer-lee-and-the-quest-to-just-stay-home-scrawl-books-260621