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

GOP Witch Hunt by Daniel Boris

July 31-Aug 2: Otakon at the Convention Center

from their website: 

Founded in 1994, Otakon is an annual convention held in the summer months to celebrate Asian pop culture (anime, manga, music, movies, video games, etc) and its fandom. The event runs from Friday to Sunday and is packed with a schedule that has tons to do.

In 2017, Otakon moved to our new home, the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in our nation’s capital of Washington, DC.

“For fans, by fans”, Otakon is run all by volunteers under the non-profit organization Otakorp, Inc.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/29/2026

Hickey, Nora and Amaris Ketcham. 2026. An interview with Christopher Sperandio. Autobiographix (July 29): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-christopher-sperandio

Tench, Rob. 2026. ProQuest’s Underground and Independent Comics, Comix, and Graphic Novels, Vols. 1–111 | eReview. Library Journal (July 29): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/proquests-underground-and-independent-comics-comix-and-graphic-novels-vols-1-111-ereview

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 delivers despite Eisner leak. Publishers Weekly (July 29): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100936-san-diego-comic-con-2026-delivers-despite-eisner-leak.html

macabre, bailey. 2026. Whess Harman interviewed by bailey macabre. Inkstuds’s Substack (July 29): https://inkstuds.substack.com/p/whess-harman-interviewed-by-bailey

Holub, Christian. 2026. Marvel moves comics office to L.A., names new EIC [In print as: Marvel Moves Office to L.A., Announces New Editor-in-Chief]. Publishers Weekly (July 17): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100858-marvel-moves-comics-office-to-l-a-announces-new-editor-in-chief.html

Holub, Christian. 2026. Christian Ward signs deal with Oni Press for three new creator-owned comics. Publishers Weekly (July 20): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100879-christian-ward-signs-deal-with-oni-press-for-three-new-creator-owned-comics.html

Holub, Christian. 2026. ‘A fight in America between madness and sanity’: PW talks with Dan Houser [American Caper]. Publishers Weekly (July 29): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100929-a-fight-in-america-between-madness-and-sanity-pw-talks-with-dan-houser.html

Scholl, Clara. 2026. Art: It's Alive! A century of animation from the collection. Air Mail (July): https://airmail.news/arts-intel/events/its-alive-a-century-of-animation-from-the-collection

Chuba, Kirsten. 2026. Tom Holland says he’ll play Spider-Man “for as long as they’ll have me” after ‘Brand New Day’: “If this movie does good, I guess we’ll see!”. Hollywood Reporter (July 27): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/tom-holland-spider-man-brand-new-day-premiere-1236657726/

Brzeski, Patrick. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings to China’s biggest superhero opening in seven years. Hollywood Reporter (July 28): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-china-box-office-1236658858/

Honeycutt, Kirk. 2011. Cowboys & Aliens: Film review. Hollywood Reporter (July 24): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/cowboys-aliens-film-review-214687/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Five great comics based on ‘The Odyssey’. Publishers Weekly (July 29): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100928-five-great-comics-based-on-the-odyssey.html

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘Batman: Caped Crusader’ Season 2 ups the ante in all the right ways. io9 (July 29): https://gizmodo.com/batman-caped-crusader-season-2-review-prime-video-animated-series-2000792299

Barsanti, Sam. 2026. The new Ghost In The Shell is proudly a cartoon: The latest adaptation of Shirow Masamune’s classic manga takes an important lesson from Mamoru Oshii’s 1995 movie adaptation. AV Club (July 29): https://www.avclub.com/ghost-in-the-shell-prime-video-science-saru-shirow-masamune

Gillis, Drew. 2026. Dan Harmon didn't think Rick And Morty could continue without Justin Roiland: Now, he says he understands that thinking one person can't get fired is how toxic sets come to be. AV Club (July 29): https://www.avclub.com/dan-harmon-talks-rick-and-morty-justin-roiland

MacDonald, Heidi, Christian Holub, and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. Marvel moves house. PW Comics World: More To Come (720; July 17).: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1416

MacDonald, Heidi, Christian Holub, and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. Charity and Silvia PW Comics World: More To Come (719; July 3): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1415

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. SDCC 2026 - Flying high, running hot. Scoop (July 29): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/62975/sdcc-2026-flying-high-running-hot

Sandstrom, Sara. 2026. Community to celebrate George Blevins: Carousel to host local cartoonist. Mountain Ear (July 26): https://themtnear.com/stories/community-to-celebrate-george-blevins,102355

Flook, Ray. 2026. Dan Harmon discusses keeping Rick and Morty going after Justin Roiland. Bleeding Cool (July 27): https://bleedingcool.com/tv/dan-harmon-discusses-keeping-rick-and-morty-going-after-justin-roiland/

Eddy, Cheryl. 2026. Dan Harmon shares his hopes for the ‘Rick and Morty’ movie: It's still in very early stages, but the co-creator's ultimate goal is "to make it the greatest movie ever to exist.". io9 (July 29): https://gizmodo.com/dan-harmon-shares-his-hopes-for-the-rick-and-morty-movie-2000792100

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Eric Drooker on The New Yorker, Class, and Naked City. GraphicMemoirBlog (July 29): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/eric-drooker-on-the-new-yorker-class

Park, Gene. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ remembers what makes Spidey special: Even weighed down with franchise baggage, this film sings with a lively New York and excellent fights. Washington Post (July 28): https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/movies/2026/07/28/spider-man-brand-new-day-remembers-what-makes-spidey-special/

Truitt, Brian. 2026. 'Brand New Day' is Tom Holland's grownup Spider-Man movie – Review. USA Today (July 28): https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/movies/2026/07/28/spider-man-brand-new-day-movie-review/90993599007/

Wilkinson, Alissa. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ review: Can we do whatever a Spider can?. New York Times (July 28): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/28/movies/spider-man-brand-new-day-review.html

Unknown. 2026. Five questions for Gregg Bender, cartoonist, illustrator and musician. Journal Gazette (July 26): https://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/five_questions/five-questions-for-gregg-bender-cartoonist-illustrator-and-musician/article_4e337163-9b83-4e6f-9fed-563bf96b255e.html

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘The Ninth Jedi’ directors discuss the creation of their ‘Star Wars: Visions’ series. Animation Magazine (July 28): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/the-ninth-jedi-directors-discuss-the-creation-of-their-star-wars-visions-series/

Sava, Oliver. 2026. 5 new comics to read in August, including a mystery by the MCU's Ms. Marvel: Thor gets more grounded and Iman Vellani makes her comics debut. AV Club (July 29): https://www.avclub.com/best-august-comics-the-mortal-thor-chachu

Le Gal, Adrien. 2026. Cartoonist Derf Backderf's 'Dissidents' revisits the brutal repression of American editorial cartoonists in 1917: The cartoonist behind 'My Friend Dahmer' pays tribute to the cartoonists who opposed the United States' entry into World War I and were hunted down by President Wilson. Le Monde (July 27): https://www.lemonde.fr/en/culture/article/2026/07/27/cartoonist-derf-backderf-s-dissidents-revisits-the-brutal-repression-of-american-editorial-cartoonists-in-1917_6755889_30.html

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Exclusive: Jorge R. Gutiérrez discusses Tezuka’s joyful creative legacy in ‘TEZUKA! God of Manga’. Animation Magazine (July 28): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/exclusive-jorge-r-gutierrez-discusses-tezukas-joyful-creative-legacy-in-tezuka-god-of-manga/

Madden, Sally. 2026. 20 questions with Brad Neely: ‘I’m always trying to figure out, is a horse just like a dog?’. TCJ (July 29): https://www.tcj.com/20-questions-with-brad-neely-im-always-trying-to-figure-out-is-a-horse-just-like-a-dog/

Tapscott, Craig. 2026. Cartoonist Guy Richards Smit finds art in poker's smallest moments. Poker.org (July 27): https://www.poker.org/latest-news/cartoonist-guy-richards-smit-finds-art-in-pokers-smallest-moments-aXXr98K1Jlpz

Shields, Chris. 2026. Capitol Comics #2: The Washington Monument: Spider-Man: Homecoming movie adaptation - Mayhem at the Monument (2017). ComicsDC blog (July 29): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/07/capitol-comics-2-washington-monument.html

Coyle, Jake / Associated Press. 2026. A decade in, Studio Ghibli fest is bigger than ever. Washington Post (July 29): B1, 3

Unknown. 1922. Barney Google's Creator Home from Europe. Fourth Estate (June 24): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=684&view=1up

Unknown. 1922. Comic Strip Interprets Art Day by Day, Says Writer, Likes Krazy Kat [Gilbert Seldes]. Fourth Estate (June 24): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=684&view=1up

PW recommend's Gareth Hinds' Oddyssey adaptation

Five Great Comics Based On ‘The Odyssey’

By Christian Holub               

Jul 29, 2026 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100928-five-great-comics-based-on-the-odyssey.html 

PR: Announcing Small Press Expo 2026 International Special Guests

Check out who else is coming to SPX 2026!

For Immediate Release Contact Email: press@smallpressexpo.com   Small Press Expo Announces International Guests Fran Mariscal, Lola Lorente, Don Julio Serrano, Paul B. Rainey, Arizona O'Neill, and Rachael Smith.   Bethesda, Maryland - July 28, 2026   Media Release - Small Press Expo is proud to announce International Special Guests for SPX 2026 from Spain, England and Canada. This is in addition to the previously announced Special Guests, Lisa Hanawalt, Julia Wertz, Frederick Noland, Peter Bagge, Jared Cullum Derf, Kim Deitch, James Spooner, Noah Van Sciver, CK Gormally, and Raquelle Jac. We profusely thank Spain Arts & Culture for their support in bringing Fran Mariscal, Lola Lorente, and Don Julio Serrano to SPX 2026. Read more about SPX 2026 Special Guests here. The show takes place on Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, with programming and workshops about the amazing world of independent comics as well as an exhibitor floor featuring over 450 creators. Additional Special Guests will be announced over the next few weeks.   SPX 2026 is honored to have the following creators as Special Guests to this year's show. Banner by Sanika Phawde Visit the SPX 2026 Website for More Info Fran Mariscal Fran Mariscal is an emerging Spanish graphic novelist whose debut book, Moribundo, has drawn critical acclaim for its striking visual storytelling and emotionally rich narrative. Blending psychological horror with themes of grief, toxic relationships, and hope, Moribundo introduces a compelling new talent in contemporary Spanish comics. In Portraits: 12 Lives, 12 Journeys, he portrays the life and groundbreaking work of Valentín Fuster, the renowned Spanish cardiologist whose contributions have had a profound impact on cardiovascular medicine in the United States. Lola Lorente Lola Lorente’s English debut, Mary Pain, is a sorrowful yet hopeful portrait of a young adult at a crossroads in life—a quintessential loser looking for meaning and redemption in a town full of ghosts. Lola Lorente’s slick black inkwork feels sophisticated and voluptuous, and her rendering of townsfolk and their customs is a sensorial delight. Her devoted attention to fabric textures, body shapes, and one-of-a-kind faces brings this cast of oddballs and weirdos, sometimes verging on the grotesque, fully to life.  Don Julio Serrano Don Julio Serrano is one of Spain's most acclaimed comic artists and cartoonists, celebrated for his sharp wit, distinctive drawing style, and long-standing collaborations with leading Spanish publications, including El Jueves. Through humor and satire, his work offers an insightful look at contemporary society, making him a prominent voice in Spanish comics. Be sure to read his contribution to Portraits: 12 Lives, 12 Journeys, where he illustrates the life of Spanish Nobel Prize-winning scientist Severo Ochoa. Paul B. Rainey Murder School is a memoir of British middle school bullying and one precocious comic nerd’s fight to make it through while remaining as invisible as possible.  British graphic novelist Paul B. Rainey takes a classic “school daze” tale—both wistful and hilarious—and manages to turn it on its head with a couple of his now famous twists. Find out the truth behind The Murder School and the effect it’s had on Rainey well into middle-age. Arizona O'Neill Opioids and Organs is a damning critique of an industry that takes advantage of society’s outcasts. It is a heartwrenching memoir of a daughter losing her father and a scathing indictment of the medical industry. This is the graphic novel debut of Canadian Arizona O’Neill, who weaves together a dramatic personal history with that of how humanity made its scientific advances. A muted yet striking pastel palette and a doll-like fantastical elegance belie both the gruesomeness of the book’s topic and the rage of its author. Rachael Smith England-based Rachael Smith is very excited about her debut appearance at SPX! Find her over at the Avery Hill Publishing table where she will be signing copies of Who Killed Nessie? and talking about future projects too! Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 450 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year’s guests. The Ignatz Award is a festival prize held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, with the winners chosen by attendees at the show. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com. Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 www.smallpressexpo.com Email: press@smallpressexpo.com STAY CONNECTED

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