Wednesday, October 21, 2026

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "No Kings, No Threat"

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"No Kings, No Threat"
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4335

They're burnin' down the house in France and, meanwhile, here in
Shithole USA, people at the "No Kings" events were being told not to
bring up Iran and Palestine while the speakers cheer for NATO and the
Nazi thugs in Ukraine. I don't know about the rest of you, but I can see
who the real "surrender monkeys" are.

On the upside, "No Kings" apparently cratered hard this year; it's
almost as if people are getting hip to their bullshit and have quit
wasting their time.

I can only hope.

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"Sparsely attended “No Kings” rallies promote Democratic Party amid
Trump’s drive toward dictatorship" Jacob Crosse & staff reporters, World
Socialist site 10.18.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/10/19/ykny-o19.html

"French youth protests grow as political radicalization spreads", V.
Gnana and Alexandre Lantier, World Socialist site 10.15.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/10/16/tzmm-o16.html

"After mass October 17 protest, French government prepares dictatorship:
Alex Lantler at the World Socialist site 10.20.2026
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/10/20/abyy-o20.html

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

Ben Hatke goes to Narnia

 

NARNIA: THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW getting tie-in graphic novel

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 10/21/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/narnia-magicians-nephew-ogn/

Julian Lytle's 2nd D&D article from NYCC

Not the Sharpest Envoy in the Room by Daniel Boris

 
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“An American Tail” inspired an author who became an American

That cartoon mouse was me, and his American Dream is still mine [“An American Tail”]

Like me, the mice were refugees, finding hope before even setting foot in the U.S.

By

Washington Post October 19, 2026

Lev Golinkin is the author of the memoir “A Backpack, a Bear, and Eight Crates of Vodka.”

New York State of Mind - NYCC Photos by Kevin Ray J. Salvador

Local photographer Kevin Ray Salvador went up to NYCC, and shared some of his phots with us. He's available for hire. You can find him at exceeddigitalphotography@gmail.com or on Instagram: @exceeddigitalphotography

Life has been a bit busy, but I was lucky enough to be able to attend @newyorkcomiccon earlier this month. I've been attending NYCC since 2010, but this was the first year where capturing photos was the priority. I was privileged enough to capture photos of @nesgamer85, @birddpersonn, @raspberrypears_art, and @jessefresco in their respective cosplays. I've got more photos on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/exceeddigitalphotography 

Hope you all had a good con and see you all next time! - Kevin Ray J. Salvador


Thousands of convention attendees explore the venue during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A puppeteer poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)



A monster truck is displayed in the venue during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Thousands of convention attendees explore the venue during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Thousands of convention attendees explore the venue during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Two convention attendees participate in a game hosted by Shonen Showdown during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)










@raspberrypears_art cosplays as Black Waltz No. 3 from the Final Fantasy IX video game during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)



A cosplayer of Lt. Gen. Hershel von Shepherd III from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 video game poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A custom Mandalorean cosplayer from the Star Wars franchise poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of the RGM-79C GM Type C from the Mobile Suit Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory anime OVA series poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of Punisher War Machine from the Marvel comic book series poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


The costume of Doctor Doom from the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film is displayed in the Marvel booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of Mystique from the X-Men comic books poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Jedi and Sith cosplayers from the Star Wars franchise pose for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


From left, cosplayers of Punisher Venom and Punisher War Machine from the Marvel comic book series pose for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A display of Loki and Luffy from the One Piece anime series is featured in the Toei booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Costumes from the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film are displayed in the Marvel booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of Cosmic Ghost Rider from the Marvel comic book series poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


From left, a mashup cosplayer of Sailor Moon and Moon Knight from the Sailor Moon and Marvel comic book series respectively and an Avatar Aang cosplayer from the Avatar: The Last Airbender animated series pose for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Convention attendees and cosplayers pose for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)



A display of Dungeon Crawler Carl is featured in the Showroom Floor during New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A statue of Godzilla from the upcoming Godzilla Minus One is displayed in the Tamashii Nations booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A display from DC is featured in the Showroom Floor during New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


Thousands of convention attendees depart the venue on a rainy afternoon following the completion of New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of Ghost from the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare video game series poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of Spider-Man from the Marvel comic book series poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


@jessefresco displays a sign while cosplaying as Frank Castle from the Marvel comic book series during New York Comic Con Oct. 11, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo illustration by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A statue of the XARX-0 Gundam ZERO from the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam RG XARX-ZERO anime series is displayed in the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

A statue of the original RX-78-2 Gundam from the Mobile Suit Gundam anime series is displayed in the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A statue of Yuji Itadori from the Jujutsu Kaisen anime series is displayed in the Tamashii Nations booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


@birddpersonn cosplays as Deku Link from The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask video game during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


@nesgamer85 cosplays as a mashup of Doctor Doom and Iron Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe film series during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

A cosplayer of the Left Shark from the viral Katy Perry meme poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


A cosplayer of Dan Yuki from the Digimon Story: Time Stranger video game poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


 A mash-up cosplayer of Iron Man and Doctor Doom from the Marvel Cinematic Universe films poses for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)


From left, cosplayers of Kurama and Naruto from the Naruto anime series pose for a photo during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

A statue of the ARK-10 Gundam Helix from the upcoming Mobile Suit Gundam Rogue Orbit video game is displayed in the Bandai Namco Entertainment booth during New York Comic Con Oct. 10, 2026, at the Javits Center, New York, New York. NYCC is an annual multi-genre pop culture convention that celebrated its 20th anniversary this year. (Photo by Kevin Ray J. Salvador)

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 10/20/2026

Newbold, Mark. 2026. Mad Cave Studios enter the Star Wars galaxy [YA graphic novels]. Fantha Tracks (January 26): https://www.fanthatracks.com/news/misc/mad-cave-studios-enter-the-star-wars-galaxy/

Dean, Ian. 2026. Why I Hate This Place feels like an ’80s horror comic you can play [computer games]. Creative Bloq (January 28): https://www.creativebloq.com/entertainment/gaming/why-i-hate-this-place-feels-like-an-80s-horror-comic-you-can-play

Gento, Gendel. 2026. ‘Zero Gravity’ comes to an end, but Roger Dahl will keep drawing [American, publish in Japan]. Japan Times (January 26): https://www.japantimes.co.jp/community/2026/01/26/our-lives/cartoonist-roger-dahl-farewell/

Frane, Alex. 2025. 5 Oregon-Made Comics to Know.  Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts’ Michael Rosen shares his essential list of superheroes, war journalism, and redrawn American classics. Portland Monthly (January 26): https://www.pdxmonthly.com/arts-and-culture/2026/01/oregon-made-comic-books
Pett, Joel. 2026. Washington Weekend in Review. Substack (October 19): https://joelpett.substack.com/p/washington-weekend-in-review

Caroulis, Jon. 2026. From a West Philly Comic Rack to ‘The Black Hero’s Journey’; Illustrator Eric Battle Brings a Lifetime of Storytelling to a New Penn Exhibition and a Graphic Novel Confronting the Murder of Emmett Till. Billy Penn (October 16): https://billypenn.com/2026/10/16/eric-battle-black-heros-journey-penn-emmett-till/

Kroll, Justin. 2026. Sony Pictures Lands Film Rights To Brett Bean’s Bestselling Comic Book Series ‘D’Orc’. Deadline (October 19): https://deadline.com/2026/10/sony-pictures-brett-bean-dorc-1237167114/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. Joshua Williamson On DC's New Playbook For Selling Legacy IP. ICv2 (October 19): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/63662/joshua-williamson-dcs-new-playbook-selling-legacy-ip

Dar, Taimur. 2026. NYCC ’26: Get Jiro Cast and Crew Serve Up a Full Meal. The Beat (October 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-26-interview-get-jiro-cast-and-crew/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 10/20/26: Murphy and Howell Team Up on Lake Totem. The Beat (October 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-102026/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. NYCC 2026 Had 1,553 Exclusives According to CovrPrice. The Beat (October 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-2066-exclusives-variants-covrprice/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘The Marsupilamis’ Make U.S. Debut on Nick Jr.. Animation Magazine (October 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/the-marsupilamis-make-u-s-debut-on-nick-jr/

Yaccarino, Dan. 2026. Why ‘Oswald’ Matters. Animation Magazine (October 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/why-oswald-matters/

Unknown. 2026. Aardman Animator & Mentor Loyd Price Dies. Animation Magazine (October 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/aardman-animator-mentor-loyd-price-dies/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. ‘Bread Will Walk’ Director Alex Boya & Star Jay Baruchel Discuss Their NFB Short in Extended Podcast (Exclusive). Animation Magazine (October 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/bread-will-walk-director-alex-boya-star-jay-baruchel-discuss-their-nfb-short-in-extended-podcast-exclusive/

Banerjee, Arunava. 2026. ‘A line moves people’: Cartoonist Amruta Patil on the Graphic Narrative Exhibition She Has Curated. Scroll.in (October 17): https://scroll.in/article/1095104/a-line-moves-people-cartoonist-amruta-patil-on-the-graphic-narrative-exhibition-she-has-curated

Johnston, Rich. 2026. John Rhys-Davies Writes – And Stars In – The Lost Legion Graphic Novel. Bleeding Cool (October 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/john-rhys-davies-writes-and-stars-in-the-lost-legion-graphic-novel/

Schwartz, William. 2026. Anderson Comic Exhibition [Indiana cartoonists]. TCJ (October 20): https://www.tcj.com/anderson-comic-exhibition/

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Todd Webb Interview: A Journey in Search of Peanuts. TCJ (October 20): https://www.tcj.com/todd-webb-interview-a-journey-in-search-of-peanuts/

Baeza, Rodrigo. 2026. Skip Kohloff's Comics Work. Tumblr (May 8): https://www.tumblr.com/rodrigobaeza/816062339091742720/skip-kohloffs-comics-work

Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Comic Art Tuesday: Spider-Man Then and Now (for Halloween!). Substack (October 20): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-spider-man-then

Dar, Taimur. 2026. NYCC ’26: Marvel Midnight Universe Creators Tap Into Our Modern Fears and Anxieties. The Beat (October 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-26-marvel-midnight-universe-creators/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. NYCC ’26: Embarking on an Epic New Journey With the Cast & Crew of Avatar: Seven Havens. The Beat (October 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-26-avatar-seven-havens-cast-crew/

Millman, Debbie, and Steven Heller. 2026. Recap: The Art of Starting Over With Mirko Ilić. Print (October 20): https://www.printmag.com/book-club/print-book-club-recap-the-art-of-starting-over-with-mirko-ilic/

Bob Mankoff, Trevor Hoey, Joel Mishon, and Lawrence Wood. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by Isabella Bannerman. CartoonStock (October 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzRIXUCHn-I

Wood, Lawrence. 2026. “Hell’s Kitchen” Caption Contest Commentary With Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (October 19): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/hells-kitchen-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/

Nguyen, Nick. 2026. Exhibition Report: Joe Sacco's "Temps de guerre" at Martel BXL. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (October 15): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/10/exhibition-report-joe-saccos-temps-de.html

Lennon, Jen. 2026. ‘Wildwood’ Will Take Your Breath Away; Laika's Latest Stop-Motion Animated Film Is a Technical Wonder, With an Ambitious and Moving Story. io9 (October 20): https://gizmodo.com/wildwood-review-movie-laika-stop-motion-animation-2000828197

Stenzel, Wesley. 2026. Into the Wood: How Stop-Motion Studio Laika Took on Its Most Ambitious Film Yet With Wildwood; The Hands That Made “Coraline” and “Kubo and the Two Strings” Unpack Their Most Epic Project to Date. Entertainment Weekly (October 13): https://ew.com/laika-wildwood-filmmakers-cover-story-12135566

Stenzel, Wesley. 2026. Wildwood Filmmakers Break Down the Epic Final Battle Sequence. Entertainment Weekly (October 13): https://ew.com/laika-wildwood-filmmakers-final-battle-breakdown-12135572

Stenzel, Wesley. 2026. Angela Bassett and the Wildwood Team Discuss That High-Flying Chase Sequence. Entertainment Weekly (October 13): https://ew.com/laika-wildwood-filmmakers-flying-chase-sequence-breakdown-12135573

Blanchard, Frederique. 2026. Bread Will Walk - Interview with Jay Baruchel & Alex Boya. National Film Board of Canada (October 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8JLAGbHwDw

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Dave Swartz Returns!. Words, Images, & Worlds (October 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=760aQpunhjk

Harrison, Bob, and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with Special Guest Mike McKone. Pop Culture Squad (October 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6qvh51Z1EY

Freeman, Atom, et al. 2026. Post-NYCC and The State of the DM Q3. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (October 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Evawfncy_dw