Flea Market Finds - Steranko, iron-ons, military music gag cartoons, and more

 It's been a few months since we've had one of these posts, but the ephemera collecting never ends.

front and back of 1984 envelope for Asterix trading cards

Jim Steranko drew this box for holding comic books in 1975.

It's being donated to the Library of Congress.

2 comic strip iron-ons from NY Daily News - Doonesbury (8/10/1975) and Broom Hilda (9/7/975)

I remember these from when I was a kid. My mom actually did one for me, altho I can't recall what it was 50 years later. I just paid a dollar each for these in a vain attempt to recapture my youth.

Comics and cartoonists and sheet music have a long history. Here's some US Government publications from World War II. I bought the lot just to get the Frank Robbins one.

Regards from "Brandy" + "Johnny" Hazard" P.S. and "Side-Pocket Sam"

The rest all of artwork by Hawkinson. I cannot find ANY information on him.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/4/2026

Doran, Colleen. 2026. Snow Glass Apples cover process. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (August 4): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/snow-glass-apples-cover-process

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Capitol Comics wins Summer 2026 Image Comics Select Retailer Award. Bleeding Cool (August 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/capitol-comics-wins-summer-2026-image-comics-select-retailer-award/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Absolute Batman #22 cover art by Jorge Molina sells for over $18,000: Absolute Batman #22 retailer exclusive original cover artwork by Jorge Molina sells for over $18,000 at auction. Bleeding Cool (August 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-22-cover-art-by-jorge-molina-sells-for-over-18000/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Oz Guardian lets Katauskas go. Daily Cartoonist (August 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/03/oz-guardian-lets-katauskas-go/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Ande Parks discusses his Bad Thoughts. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-ande-parks-discusses-his-bad-thoughts/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 08/04/26: Booster Gold hits turbulence. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-080426/

Medina, Madilynne. 2026. SF Cartoon Art Museum closes weeks after former curator's arrest. SFGate (August 3): https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cartoon-art-museum-closure-22372521.php

Dieppa, Isabel. 2026. How the MCU is (finally) embracing the real Jean Grey. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/how-the-mcu-is-finally-embracing-the-real-jean-grey/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Meowsterpiece Theater: ‘Alley Cats’ creator Ricky Gervais raises the curtain on his animated adult comedy [In print as: Meowsterpiece Theater: ‘Alley Cats’ Creator Ricky Gervais Raises the Curtain on His Animated Adult Comedy]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/meowsterpiece-theater-alley-cats-creator-ricky-gervais-raises-the-curtain-on-his-animated-adult-comedy/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Independent Manga Alliance launches [In print as: Small Publishers Join Forces to Form Independent Manga Alliance]. Publishers Weekly (August 4): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100973-small-publishers-join-forces-to-form-independent-manga-alliance.html

McFadden, Tate. 2026. R&R: Found family at the end of the world: A Rachel Pollack Doom Patrol retrospective. TCJ (August 4): https://www.tcj.com/rr-found-family-at-the-end-of-the-world-a-rachel-pollack-doom-patrol-retrospective/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on To Dance the Moon and Stars. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tasia-m-s-and-barbara-perez-marquez-on-to-dance-the-moon-and-stars/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Tom King Batman era began ten years ago. CBR (August 3): https://www.cbr.com/batman-tom-king-debut/

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with special guest Sarah Gailey (August 4). Pop Culture Squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUA2Koa5fv8

Dave. 2026. Che Grayson on Absolute Catwoman & crafting stories with Scott Snyder. Dave (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hotuQJMtS0s

Siuntres, John. 2026. Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk The Big Shakedown Minor Threats and more. Word Balloon (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx80AUKJx1Q

Harper, David. 2026. Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick on why they love comics at San Diego Comic Con. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCRxOCwh0o

Sumner, Andrew, Marcos Cronander, Chris Butera, and Jim Zub. 2026. Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King - San Diego Comic Con panel 2026. Legends of CONAN Podcast (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDWnVWVRfDU

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Felix Cheong on 1960s Singapore, graphic novels and hidden histories; how the Singaporean writer transforms forgotten events, social anxieties, and historical mysteries into compelling comics. GraphicMemoirBlog (August 4): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/felix-cheong-on-1960s-singapore-graphic

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. You’ve seen Spider-Man Brand New Day – now what comics can you read?. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/youve-seen-spider-man-brand-new-day-now-what-comics-can-you-read/

Adlakha, Siddhant. 2026. Brand New Day shares its soul with a '70s Spider-Man movie no one remembers: A low-budget spin-off of a CBS series was the first to dig into Peter Parker's dual identity. AV Club (August 4): https://www.avclub.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-shares-soul-with-70s-spider-man-strikes-back

Gil, Bruce. 2026. BMW is playing a Spider-Man ad on its dashboard displays, and people are pissed: The automaker is framing it as an 'exclusive' animation tied to a broader brand partnership with the new Spider-Man movie. io9 (August 4): https://gizmodo.com/bmw-is-playing-a-spider-man-ad-on-its-dashboard-displays-and-people-are-pissed-2000794369

Rubin, Rebecca. 2026. ‘Movies aren’t dead after all’: Sony Pictures boss Tom Rothman on historic ‘Spider-Man’ box office and losing Tarantino’s Cliff Booth sequel to Netflix. Variety (August 3): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sony-tom-rothman-spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-record-1236826285/

Lennon, Jen. 2026. It’s no longer Morbin’ time: Sony CEO ‘doesn’t know’ if there will be more Spider-Man spin-off movies: Tom Rothman confirms there are currently no Spider-Man Universe films in development at Sony. io9 (August 4): https://gizmodo.com/its-no-longer-morbin-time-sony-ceo-doesnt-know-if-there-will-be-more-spider-man-spin-off-movies-2000794163

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Writer Brian Nathanson on Source Point Press' War Gods. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWD6dJXMyHI

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Dean Haspiel & Doug Latino on Real Life Comix. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR7vicKJA9w

Reklaw, Jesse. 2026. Jesse Reklaw - 90s mini-comics oral history archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddPNaWVk14

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/3/2026

[Mis-addressed these earlier today so they didn't post]

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tini Howard brings Sicko to San Diego. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tini-howard-brings-sicko-to-san-diego/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/county-college-of-morris-acquires-the-joe-kubert-school/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. The 10 artists that influenced Bob Staake. Daily Cartoonist (August 2): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/02/the-10-artists-that-influenced-bob-staake/

Castellano, Giuseppe. 2025. Bob Staake. The Illustration Department Podcast (297; February 18): https://the-illustration-department-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bob-staake

Griepp, Milton. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in photos – Part 3: Thursday and Friday. Scoop (July 31): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63002/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-3, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63001/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-4

Van de Wiele, Eva. 2021. Domesticating and glocalising the dreamy: McCay’s Little Nemo and its sequels in early Italian Corriere dei Piccoli (1909-1914). Interfaces (46): https://doi.org/10.4000/interfaces.3405, and https://journals.openedition.org/interfaces/3405

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. ‘Survival is aspirational’: An interview with Katie Skelly. TCJ (August 3): https://www.tcj.com/survival-is-aspirational-an-interview-with-katie-skelly/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Heavy metal drummer closes comic shop, Bizarro-Wuxtry shuts down, new store opens in Ohio: Comic store shop talk, July 2026. Scoop (August 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63005/heavy-metal-drummer-closes-comic-shop-bizarro-wuxtry-shuts-down-new-store-opens-ohio

Leonard, K. W. 2026. Geek spaces of Knoxville: The comic book shops. Inside of Knoxville (July 24): https://insideofknoxville.com/2026/07/geek-spaces-of-knoxville-the-comic-book-shops/

Monk, Gabrielle. 2026. Comic book store opening this weekend in North Ridgeville. The Chronicle-Telegram (July 27): https://chroniclet.com/news/471825/comic-book-store-opening-this-weekend-in-north-ridgeville/

Bracelin, Jason. 2026. Famed metal drummer closes his Vegas comic book shop. Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 10): https://neon.reviewjournal.com/books/famed-metal-drummer-closes-his-vegas-comic-book-shop-3338786/

Belkoura, Ismael M. 2026. Made in Tarrant: Comics store opens as safe space for marginalized individuals, gamers, artists. Fort Worth Report (July 26): https://fortworthreport.org/2026/07/26/made-in-tarrant-comics-store-opens-as-safe-space-for-marginalized-individuals-gamers-artists/

Keaney, Kevin. 2026. Thank you to The Outer Limits: I am writing to mark the upcoming retirement and closing of my favorite store on Moody Street, The Outer Limits. Waltham Times (January 20): https://walthamtimes.org/2026/01/20/thank-you-to-the-outer-limits/

Pelan, Tim. Unknown. To the wonder: The lyrical appeal and influence of Richard Donner’s ‘Superman’. Cinephilia & Beyond: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/wonder-lyrical-appeal-influence-richard-donners-superman/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Exclusive: ‘Futurama’ S14 directors reveal new character, Brocky J. Animation Magazine (July 31): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/exclusive-futurama-s14-directors-reveal-new-character-brocky-j/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Give a little money to James Tynion IV and the Harvey Pekar family. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/give-a-little-money-to-james-tynion-iv-and-the-harvey-pekar/

Unknown. 1928. New Aviation Comic [Tail Spin Tommy]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (52; May 19): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-19_60_52/page/30/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. 725,000 Kid Club Members [Ad Carter, Just Kids]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (52; May 19): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-19_60_52/page/30/mode/2up

Masks & Choking on the Facts by Daniel Boris

 

TEEN TITANS: TOGETHER IS ON SALE NOW, and the book tour comes close to DC

 They will be in Fairfax and Annapolis. I've enjoyed these books quite a bit, and Kami Garcia was very interesting when she came to Fantom Comics.

For Immediate Release: https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-08-03/teen-titans-together-is-on-sale-now

  

TEEN TITANS: TOGETHER IS ON SALE NOW

As Teen Titans: Together arrives in bookstores, Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo launch a nationwide tour and preview the next chapter of their partnership: Young Justice

 

 

The final chapter of Kami Garcia and Gabriel Picolo's bestselling Teen Titans graphic novel series has arrived.

Teen Titans: Together is available now wherever books are sold, bringing the creative team's acclaimed reimagining of Raven, Beast Boy, Robin, Starfire, Cyborg, and the Titans to an epic conclusion after six graphic novels and years of storytelling.

To celebrate the launch, Garcia and Picolo are hitting the road for the Teen Titans: Together book tour, meeting readers across the country and discussing the series that introduced a new generation of fans to DC's iconic heroes.

The tour begins August 4 in Los Angeles with a free conversation at the Santa Monica Public Library, moderated by journalist and host Rosie Knight, before continuing to additional stops including The Grove, moderated by host Frankey Smith, and events across the United States.

"Teen Titans has been one of the most rewarding creative journeys of our careers," said Garcia. "We've loved telling stories with these characters and watching readers connect with Raven, Beast Boy, and the rest of the Titans over the years. We grew alongside these characters, and these characters grew alongside the readers who embraced them from the very beginning."

 

"This series changed my life," added Picolo. "We've shared so many unforgettable moments with fans around the world, and we're excited to celebrate this final chapter together. I see these characters as my friends. The more I draw them, the more fun it gets. Some of my favorite moments came from drawing these characters the same way I'd draw my own friends just hanging out, and Kami and I are always blown away when fans show up in cosplay inspired by those everyday looks from the books."

 

While Teen Titans: Together marks the end of the Teen Titans saga, Garcia and Picolo's next adventure is already on the horizon.

The bestselling creative team will reunite in Young Justice: Kid Flash & Blue Beetle, the first book in a new Young Justice graphic novel adventure series starring even more heroes from the DC Universe. Additional details will be announced in the months ahead.

“As sentimental as we are about finishing the Teen Titans series, this is also just the beginning of a new chapter for Gabriel and me," said Garcia. "At the heart of all our books is the idea of becoming who you're meant to be while learning to embrace who you already are. We're excited to bring that perspective to Young Justice and introduce readers to our vision of Kid Flash and Blue Beetle."

 

“Fans have been asking for Blue Beetle for years," said Picolo. "I've shared sketches of both Kid Flash and Blue Beetle on social media, and now we finally have a chance to put them front and center in one of our stories. Young Justice is a new challenge for us, but we're still focused on the things we love most as storytellers: friendship, everyday life, and helping readers find themselves in these characters. If Teen Titans taught us anything, it's that fans always surprise us. I wouldn't be shocked if we start seeing skateboards and rollerblades showing up in cosplay photos before long."

 

For tour dates, event details, and the latest updates from the Teen Titans: Together tour, visit DC.com.

 

Baltimore's Barbara Perez Marquez interviewed

Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on TO DANCE THE MOON AND STARS

By Avery Kaplan on 08/04/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tasia-m-s-and-barbara-perez-marquez-on-to-dance-the-moon-and-stars/

CRB on Tom King starting writing Batman

The Tom King Batman Era Began Ten Years Ago
Brian Cronin
CBR Aug 3, 2026,
https://www.cbr.com/batman-tom-king-debut/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1-2/2026

Barnes, Sierra and Cait McPherson. 2026. Book launch: Hans Vogel Is Dead Vol. 2 with Sierra Barnes (with fellow cartoonist Cait McPherson) [audio and photos]. Washington DC: Fantom Comics (August 1): https://archive.org/details/book-launch-hans-vogel-is-dead-vol.-2-with-sierra-barnes-with-fellow-cartoonist-cait-mc-pherson

 

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum closing this weekend. The Beat (August 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/cartoon-art-museum-closing-2026/

 

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cartoon Art Museum closes (for now). Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/cartoon-art-museum-closes-for-now/

 

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cristina, Carrilho react to being on terrorist target list [Portugal]. Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/portuguese-cartoonists-react-to-being-targeted/

 

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. SDCC ’26: Crownsville wins the 11th annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. The Beat (August 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crownsville-dwayne-mcduffie-award/

 

Kallaugher, Kevin KAL. 2026. Replay of live conversation with Kevin KAL Kallaugher and special guest Jack Ohman. KAL Draws the Line (August 2): https://kaltoons.substack.com/p/replay-of-live-conversation-with

 

Degg, D. D. 2026. The 2026 Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame honorees. Daily Cartoonist (July 31): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/31/the-2026-society-of-illustrators-hall-of-fame-honorees/

 

Arrant, Chris. 2026. And the 2026 Harvey Awards nominees are...: The Harvey Awards reveal two of comics' biggest trends: DC's rise and translation's boom. Popverse (July 28): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-harvey-awards-nominees-winners-2026-nycc

 

McDonald, Dan. 2026. Peppa Pig wins crunch legal battle against Vietnamese 'imposter' that copied much-loved cartoon for years. GB News (July 30): https://www.gbnews.com/celebrity/peppa-pig-copyright-legal-battle-vietnamese-imposter-wolfoo-british-cartoon

 

Degg, D. D. 2026. Pat Oliphant ambushes President Trump from the grave. Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/pat-oliphant-ambushes-president-trump-from-the-grave/

 

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. The long memory of Alan Moore, Part III: Crouching in the long grass. Flaming Hydra (July 31): https://flaminghydra.com/issue-619/

 

Unknown. 1928. ["Arthur F. Porter, formerly with the Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice in Georgia and Florida, has joined the Bridgeport (Conn.) Sunday Herald staff as a cartoonist"]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (51; May 12): 23. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-12_60_51/page/32/mode/2up

 

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1928. The Feg Murray Olympic Cables [sports cartoonist advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (51; May 12): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-12_60_51/page/32/mode/2up

Sierra Barnes and Cait McPherson at Fantom Comics (UPDATED)

Jacob Shapiro, Cait McPherson and Sierra Barnes

 

Hans Vogel is Dead book 2 launch collecting the webcomic about a World War 2 Nazi pilot who ends up in a fairytale world.

More photos and audio online.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/31/2026

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 07/31/26: Janis Joplin graphic novel incoming. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-073126/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Wonder Man season 2 canceled. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/wonder-man-season-2-canceled/

Otterson, Joe. 2026. ‘Wonder Man’ not returning for season 2 at Disney+. Variety (July 30): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-season-2-renewal-1236824259/

Harlock, J. D. 2026. Interview: Bryan Talbot & Mark Stafford shed light on their cult classic comedy Cherubs! The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-bryan-talbot-mark-stafford-shed-light-on-their-cult-classic-comedy-cherubs/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Vane Lindesay – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/vane-lindesay-rip/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day cements Spidey as Marvel’s greatest hero. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/spider-man-bnd-review/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Official comics "Special Thanks" credits in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Bleeding Cool (July 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/official-comics-special-thanks-credits-in-spider-man-brand-new-day/

Moreau, Jordan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ credits scene explained: Will Tom Holland return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ or ‘Secret Wars’?. Variety (July 30): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-credits-avengers-doomsday-secret-wars-1236821075/

Oller, Jacob. 2026. Brand New Day's post-credits scene snaps Spidey back into the larger MCU: Peter Parker's problems are so much more interesting than the larger fate of the Marvel franchise, but he's roped in all the same. AV Club (July 31): https://www.avclub.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-post-credits-scene-doomsday

Lennon, Jen. 2026. Tom Holland: Sony ‘never found the right time’ for a Spider-Man/Venom crossover: In a new interview, Holland explains why the crossover never happened, despite both franchises setting it up. io9 (July 31): https://gizmodo.com/tom-holland-sony-never-found-the-right-time-for-a-spider-man-venom-crossover-2000793226

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning points [#191]. Scoop (July 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-191/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-senior-editors/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Ringo Awards nominees announced for 2026. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/ringo-awards-nominees-announced-for-2026/

Edwards, Jay. 2026. County College of Morris acquires Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. WRNJ (July 29): https://wrnjradio.com/county-college-of-morris-acquires-joe-kubert-school-of-cartoon-and-graphic-art/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Joe Kubert School now part of County College of Morris. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/joe-kubert-school-now-part-of-county-college-of-morris/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Iron Circus to publish color edition of 'Banned Book Club': Story of rebellious Korean students was banned in some U.S. schools. Scoop (July 31): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62998/iron-circus-publish-color-edition-banned-book-club

Griepp, Milton. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in photos: Preview Night, Part 1-2. Scoop (July 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62993/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-1, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62992/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-2

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC ‘26: Hall H in photos. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-hall-h-in-photos/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC ’26: The exhibit floor in photos. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-the-exhibit-floor-in-photos/

Adams, Erik, Danette Chavez, William Hughes, and Matt Schimkowitz. 2026. 5 to watch: The Simpsons at the movies: Apple TV’s Cape Fear failed to top “Cape Feare”—here are four more classic-era episodes that are attentive to their movie-parodying duty. AV Club (July 30): https://www.avclub.com/simpsons-best-movie-parodies-citizen-kane-mary-poppins-rear-window-cape-fear-101-dalmatians

Alexander, Justin. 2026. Why can’t Marvel or DC sell graphic novels?. The Alexandrian (July 30): https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/53733/comics/why-cant-marvel-or-dc-sell-graphic-novels

Kenseth, Lars. 2026. What am I doing here? Or celebrating the tangled habitrail of creative life. Lars Kenseth's Substack (July 30): https://larskenseth.substack.com/p/what-am-i-doing-here

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Leah Williams talks SDCC, Ignition Press, and Voyeur. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-leah-williams-talks-sdcc-ignition-press-and-voyeur/

Millman, Debbie and Steven Heller. 2026. PRINT Book Club recap: Aubrey Hirsch’s radical reframing of womanhood. Print (April 26): https://www.printmag.com/book-club/print-book-club-recap-aubrey-hirschs-radical-reframing-of-womanhood/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: It was great working with you, Steven Brower. Print (July 31): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-it-was-great-working-with-you-steven-brower/

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Let’s not, but say we did — This week’s links. TCJ (July 31): https://www.tcj.com/lets-not-but-say-we-did-this-weeks-links/

Urasawa, Naoki. 2026. Oshimi Shuzo. Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki (July 18): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001522/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. John Cusack’s new graphic novel ‘Momo’ is the surreal thing. Forbes (July 24): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/07/24/john-cusacks-new-graphic-novel-momo-is-the-surreal-thing/

Calò, Davide. 2026. Rolling through escape: Davide Calò on ZUZU’s graphic novels [Italy]. SOLRAD (July 27): https://solrad.co/rolling-through-escape-davide-calo-on-zuzus-graphic-novels

Saito, Takeshi. 2026. New manga shares story of schoolgirls who saw off Japan's 'kamikaze' pilots ["Chiran de no Yakusoku o Mune ni"]. Mainichi Japan (July 27): https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260723/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

Barder, Ollie. 2026. 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' manga box set review: Peerless and entirely epic. Forbes (July 29): https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2026/07/29/nausica-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-manga-box-set-review-peerless-and-entirely-epic/

Garland, Emma. 2026. Legendary VICE cartoonist Anna Haifisch on the life of the artist. Vice (July 23): https://www.vice.com/en/article/anna-haifisch-the-artist-interview-2026/

Gumushan, Tanyel. 2026. Frank Wildhorn on how manga musicals could be the future of theatre: Death Note is coming back to London!. WhatsOnStage (July 27): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/frank-wildhorn-on-how-manga-musicals-could-be-the-future-of-theatre_1726313/

Osmond, Andrew. 2026. Light and Ryuk sing in Death Note: The Musical. Anime News Network (July 29): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-07-29/light-and-ryuk-sing-in-death-note-the-musical/.239869

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Michael Schwartz and Rachael Schaefer on their Kickstarter campaign for the graphic novel, ‘Till Death,’ with Clover Press. Fanbase Press (July 30): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58967-fanbase-press-interviews-michael-schwartz-and-rachael-schaefer-on-their-kickstarter-campaign-for-the-graphic-novel-till-death-with-clover-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Bal Rogyrs on the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the comic book, ‘Milling Witless’. Fanbase Press (July 30): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58962-fanbase-press-interviews-bal-rogyrs-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-campaign-for-the-comic-book-milling-witless/

Angeles, Christian. 2026. SDCC 2026: Writer Chris Condon on Image Comics' THAT TEXAS BLOOD, the FX series adaptation & more. Fanbase Press (July 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS-upF8vwaU

Dutta, Anwesha. 2026. Why graphic novels are the reading revolution India needs right now: More than preventing struggling readers from relapsing into doomscrolling, graphic novels have been crucial in stoking sociopolitical conversation. Vogue India (July 24): https://www.vogue.in/content/why-graphic-novels-are-the-reading-revolution-india-needs-right-now

Brooke, David. 2026. Family against the world: Christian Ward talks new sci-fi series ‘Forever Home’: On personal dynamics, climate anxiety, and a house that refuses even time itself. AIPT (July 30): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/ward-forever-home-feature/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Rise, Pinhead, rise: Zac Thompson talks franchise ahead of ‘Hellraiser: Resurrections,’ new series: Thompson (alongside artist Gavin Mitchell) is behind one of five one-shots part of Hellraiser’s huge 40th anniversary. AIPT (July 28): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/28/hellraiser-resurrections-thompson-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. “All you can do is help”: Dave Chisholm talks story, lost bits, and the future as part of ‘Is Ted OK?’ wrap-up: Spoilers ahead for one of 2026’s best sci-fi tales. AIPT (July 30): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/is-ted-ok-wrap-up/

Unknown. 1922. Berryman's pen an institution in Washington: Renowned Washington Star cartoonist begins his thirty-second year as interpreter of great events and "buddy" of government leaders. Fourth Estate (July 1): 15, 25. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=711&view=1up

Weekend Warrior & Bombs Away! by Daniel Boris

1922 Clifford Berryman profile

Unknown. 1922. Berryman's Pen an Institution in Washington. Renowned Washington Star Cartoonist Begins His Thirty-second Year as Interpreter of Great Events and "Buddy" of Government Leaders. Fourth Estate (July 1): 15, 25. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=711&view=1up

 Thanks to Tony Rose for finding this.

OT: RIP "Corky" Hunter, my father-in-law

 My father-in-law died a couple of days ago, and since I have this platform, I'm going to post my wife Cathy's obituary for him. For obligatory comics content, Corky's nickname came from Gasoline Alley. Corky had a lifelong love of comic strips, especially Peanuts, Tumbleweed, and Frank & Ernest. He and I swapped plenty of paperback collections over the years, and he and Cathy clipped and mailed strips and editorial cartoons to each other.

Eugene "Corky" Hunter 

Dec 15, 1928 — Jul 28, 2026

https://www.hhhfunerals.com/obituaries/eugene-hunter

COOKEVILLE CHAPEL - Eugene “Corky” Hunter passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026 at Grandview Nursing Home in Cookeville, Tenn. He was the youngest of five children born to Edward Boone Hunter and Minnie Ethel Lee Hunter on Dec. 15, 1928, in Cookeville.

While growing up, Corky tended to a large assortment of pet dogs, cats, ducks, and a goat who had to be rehomed after butting the wrong person. He attended Central High School and graduated from Tennessee Polytechnic University (TTU) with degrees in U.S. history and education. Corky attended First Baptist Church for several years.

Before attending college, he worked for several years at the old Maddux & Proffitt department store, which was located on the city square.

Corky married Frances Irene Smith in 1957. She survives him, along with their two children, Don Marshall Hunter and Cathy Sue Hunter (Michael Rhode), as well as two granddaughters, Christina Marie Hunter of Chattanooga and Claire Elizabeth Rhode of Arlington, VA.

He served in the National Guard from 1948 - 1961, and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant. Corky began his teaching career at Monterey High School and eventually became principal. Wanting to get back in the classroom, he later taught social studies classes, primarily U.S. history and economics, at Putnam County Senior High School.

Looking at The Art of Richard Thompson

When not grading papers, he enjoyed visiting parks and boating on Dale Hollow Lake with family. After retiring, he and Irene spent many years traveling throughout the U.S. and tending their large garden. He also enjoyed keeping up with current events and reading history, particularly anything related to WWII, and loved thrift store finds such as interesting baseball caps and pins.

A funeral service honoring Corky will be held Friday July 31, 2026 at 1 p.m. in the Cookeville chapel of Hooper Huddleston & Horner (59 N. Jefferson Ave). Interment will follow in the Crest Lawn Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Cookeville Rescue Mission or charity of your choice.

Hooper Huddleston & Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-6111. Share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/30/2026

Unknown. 2026. Vale Vane Lindesay OAM [obituary]. Australian Cartoonists Association (July 28): https://cartoonists.org.au/blog/vale-vane-lindesay

Webb, Carolyn. 2017. South Melbourne Market still sustains 96-year-old former child forager [Vane Lindesay]. The Age (April 20): https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/south-melbourne-market-still-sustains-96yearold-former-child-forager-20170419-gvnypb.html

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. SDCC ’26: Winners and Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-winners-and-losers-of-san-diego-comic-con-2026/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Terminal #1 has sold 300,000 copies, second printing incoming. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/terminal-1-has-sold-300000-copies-second-printing-incoming/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Creative Team Behind Terminal at San Diego Comic Con 2026 - The Beat Exclusive. The Beat (July 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhsvjQ1Kyo

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics publishers distributed by Massive Indies get discount printing: Comic book publishers subdistributed by Massive Indies through Lunar Distribution to now get discount printing options. Bleeding Cool (July 29): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-publishers-distributed-by-massive-indies-get-discount-printing/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Vibe check: Anime Kat: Where fans can explore new ways to enjoy their favorite manga and games. Scoop (July 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62984/vibe-check-anime-kat

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. SDCC: Marvel, Webtoon, announce original series: New Marvel stories formatted for vertical scrolling. Scoop (July 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62985/sdcc-marvel-webtoon-announce-original-series

McKee, Rick. 2026. A dose of the truth: A collection of cartoons from Trump's Covid era. Rick McKee Ink (July 30): https://rickmckeeink.substack.com/p/a-dose-of-the-truth

Best, Daniel. 2026. DC vs Wozniak: Who owns the copyrights to unpublished works?. Daniel Best - Author (July 29): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/dc-vs-wozniak-who-owns-the-copyrights

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ? [UK artist group]. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-who-are-the-mysterious-skrawllordz/

Hague, Cheryl. 2026. Disney’s The Black Cauldron: Gothic and horror narratives as therapeutic framework for childhood trauma and adolescent development. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture 15 (1): https://doi.org/10.1386/ajpc_00125_1

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Director Cal Brunker takes us on a journey to the Island of Lost Pups [In print as: 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Director Cal Brunker Takes Us on a Journey to the Island of Lost Pups]. Animation Magazine (360; July): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/paw-patrol-the-dino-movie-director-cal-brunker-takes-us-on-a-journey-to-the-island-of-lost-pups/

Unknown. 2026. ‘Peppa Pig’ creators win copyright suit against ‘Wolfoo’. Animation Magazine (July 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/peppa-pig-creators-win-copyright-suit-against-wolfoo/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Pudgy Penguins comic book trilogy to debut at San Diego Comic-Con. Brands Untapped (July 15): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/pudgy-penguins-comic-book-trilogy-to-debut-at-san-diego-comic-con/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. MoMA Curator Ron Magliozzi opens the vault for ‘It’s Alive!’ animation exhibit. Animation Magazine (July 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/moma-curator-ron-magliozzi-opens-the-vault-for-its-alive-animation-exhibit/

Unknown. 2026. Oscar-winning animator Glen Keane airlifted from mountain in Arizona rescue. Animation Magazine (July 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/oscar-winning-animator-glen-keane-airlifted-from-mountain-in-arizona-rescue/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Graphic Medicine Award winners announced. Daily Cartoonist (July 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/29/graphic-medicine-award-winners-announced/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cristina, Carrilho targeted by Neo-Nazi group [Portugal]. Daily Cartoonist (July 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/29/cristina-carrilho-targeted-by-neo-nazi-group/

MacKinnon, Bruce. 2026. Bruce MacKinnon: I'm not retiring, but . . .: 'I’m loosening the shackle that connects my ankle to the drawing board only slightly'. Chronicle Herald (July 30): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/opinion-halifax/bruce-mackinnon-editorial-cartoonist-not-retiring

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Elmer Saflor sues Memes Generator for copyright infringement [Phillipines, Superelmer, webcomics]. Daily Cartoonist (July 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/29/elmer-saflor-sues-memes-generator-for-copyright-infringement/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. SDCC ’26: The Corpse Tour decides it’s Now or Never! [store; Tiny Onion]. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-the-corpse-tour-decides-its-now-or-never/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. IDW crime writers break down the new imprint - The Beat Exclusive [Amy Chase (Fixation) and Joey Esposito (Killer Influences)]. The Beat (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Idnvsi714

Wonder Maddie. 2026. Chris Schweizer interview: Outlaw's Apprentice - Webtoon & Kickstarter. Near Mint Condition (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9uT667ZLgM

Mega, Al. 2026. Jeff Treppel - Waypoint Comic Crusaders Podcast (739; July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I19qhryTMrI

Dom of X. 2026. Michael Schwartz interview: Talking Till Death & Kickstarter | Clover Press. Near Mint Condition (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjaKcTGUSas

Smith, Barney. 2026. The indie comics backlist problem — And John Holland’s smart fix [Die Bold Comics Digital Library] StoryComic Presents (527; July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fje7P9iEZn0

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. John Layman interview re-release. TASQ Art's Creator In Conversation (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHNCHed29UU

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. Paul Levitz interview [Re-release]. TASQ Art's Creator In Conversation (July 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqA9j5oi2x8

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Dan Watters - Writer of TMNT: Shredder. Capes and Tights Podcast (292; July 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dIDN4eucTo

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Writers Evan Michael & Zak Johnson talk Dead Stop! Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (July 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZSc8Puhfs4

Snyder, Zack. 2026. Zack Snyder interviews Frank Miller on Dark Knight Returns, 300, Sin City & more!? (Full). Skiiwalker ENT (July 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acg3rsjWIkU

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with special guest Bob Frantz (podcast). Pop Culture Squad (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BH8ALjsdQ

Wilkinson, Jane. 2026. 'I organised the first Comic Con' [Bernie Bubnis]. Witness History (July 30): https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct98bp

Jones, Iyana. 2026. Just announced: ‘Meet the Hueys’ by Oliver Jeffers. Publishers Weekly (July 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/100962-just-announced-meet-the-hueys-by-oliver-jeffers.html

Unknown. 2026. Oscar-winning animator recalls being rescued from Phoenix-area trail [Glen Keane]. AZFamily (July 29): https://www.azfamily.com/video/2026/07/29/oscar-winning-animator-recalls-being-rescued-phoenix-area-trail/

Belanger, Ashley. 2026. Artist sues AI meme generator for selling deeply personal comic as ad template [Elmer Saflor, aka "Superelmer"; Philippines; webcomic]: Meme generator may have screwed up by using templates in outputs, expert says. Ars Technica (July 27): https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/artist-sues-ai-meme-generator-for-selling-deeply-personal-comic-as-ad-template/

Lawley, Guy. 2026. The origins of vintage comics part 1 [color]. True Grit Texture Supply (July): https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/blogs/news/origins-of-the-vintage-comics-aesthetic-part-1