A Mississippi warehouse full of comic books is at the center of a legal battle [Diamond bankruptcy]
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Bloomberg reporter Jonathan Randles about a legal battle that's left over 8 million comic books sitting in a Mississippi warehouse.
Gary Groth | May 29, 2026
https://www.tcj.com/the-
Hudoshnyk, Oksana and Oleksandr P. Krupskyi. 2022. Science and comics: from popularization to the discipline of Comics Studies. History of Science 12 (2): 210-230. Online at https://www.hst-journal.com/index.php/hst/issue/view/20
RING Latinoamérica [Latin American Graphic Narrative Research Network]
ringlatinoamerica.wordpress.com
Unknown. 2026. Lamentamos el fallecimiento de John A. Lent. RING Latinoamérica (May 19): https://ringlatinoamerica.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/despedimosajohnlent/
Sherif, Adam Karenina. 2026. Interview: Dave Baker and Nicole Goux talk craft, marketing, and Punk’n Heads. The Beat (May 28): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-baker-and-nicole-goux-talk-craft-marketing-and-punkn-heads/
Holub, Christian. 2026. Dark Horse Employees Form Union. Publishers Weekly (May 27): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100492-dark-horse-employees-announce-the-formation-of-staff-union.html
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Dark Horse Workers Unionize: Include creator-owned comics in list of demands. ICv2 (May 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62486/dark-horse-workers-unionize
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Staff of Dark Horse Comics Form a Union After Changes at the Publisher. Bleeding Cool (May 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/staff-of-dark-horse-comics-form-a-union-after-changes-at-the-publisher/
Baines, Graham. 2026. Creating Comics: An interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky. downthetubes (May 27): https://downthetubes.net/creating-comics-an-interview-with-adrian-tchaikovsky/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. “Play Is Evolving…”: Hasbro’s Tim Kilpin talks kids, kidults and KPop Demon Hunters. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/play-is-evolving-hasbros-tim-kilpin-talks-kids-kidults-and-kpop-demon-hunters/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Takashi Iizuka – Head of the Sonic Team at SEGA – Reflects on the Hedgehog’s Journey From Video Game Star to Pop Culture Icon. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/takashi-iizuka-head-of-the-sonic-team-at-sega-reflects-on-the-hedgehogs-journey-from-video-game-star-to-pop-culture-icon/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Konami Cross Media NY’s Mark Kirk Looks at How FAST Platforms Drive Engagement for Yu-Gi-Oh!. Brands Untapped (May 18): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/konami-cross-media-nys-mark-kirk-looks-at-how-fast-platforms-drive-engagement-for-yu-gi-oh/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Paul Gitter of Disney Consumer Products on Blockbuster Launches for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Moana and More. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/paul-gitter-of-disney-consumer-products-on-blockbuster-launches-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toy-story-5-moana-and-more/
Bloomfield, Sophie. 2026. Reactivating Relevance [Pink Panther]. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/reactivating-relevance/
Degg, D. D. 2026. Victoria Berrocales Awarded Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship. Daily Cartoonist (May 27): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/27/victoria-berrocales-awarded-2026-jay-kennedy-memorial-scholarship/
Barnett, David. 2026. The Comic Artist Detained by ICE; Becky Burke was about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. What followed was 19 days of hell. Prospect Magazine (May 26): https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/people/73617/the-comic-artist-detained-by-ice
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Jack Ohman Receives His Herblock Prize Award. Daily Cartoonist (May 26): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/26/jack-ohman-receives-his-herblock-prize-award/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’; GKIDS is bringing the eclectic 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' movie to the big screen for two nights only this June. io9 (May 28): https://gizmodo.com/adolescence-of-utena-movie-theaters-theatrical-release-2000764513
Kogan, Rick. 2026. Ready to Travel Into the Secret Life of Garry Trudeau and ‘Doonesbury’?. Chicago Tribune (May 27): https://www.recorderonline.com/features/entertainment_news/column-ready-to-travel-into-the-secret-life-of-garry-trudeau-and-doonesbury/article_0768badd-2ccb-568f-88cc-975bcbca6a95.html
Rollyson, Carl. 2026. ‘Trudeau & Doonesbury’ Examines a Comic Strip That Became Part of the National Discussion; Joshua Kendall’s new biography shows the cartoonist was prophetic about Donald Trump, first depicting him as a presidential candidate in 1987. New York Sun (May 25): https://www.nysun.com/article/trudeau-doonesbury-examines-a-comic-strip-that-became-part-of-the-national-discussion
Simons, Dean. 2026. Joel Meadows Launches New Kickstarter Campaign as George Pratt Issues New Message. The Beat (May 28): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joel-meadows-launches-new-kickstarter-campaign-as-george-pratt-issues-new-message/
Andrews, Sarah. 2026. Stephen R. Bissette, Vermont’s New Cartoonist Laureate, Draws From Waterbury-Duxbury Roots. Waterbury Roundabout (May 26): https://www.waterburyroundabout.org/news-archive/stephen-r-bissette-vermonts-new-cartoonist-laureate-draws-from-waterbury-duxbury-roots
Rhode, Mike (ed.). 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 10: Chinese caricatures and RING's Latin American scholars tribute. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 28): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-10-chinese.html
Pattinson, Tom. 2026. The World’s Largest Museum of Illustration Is About to Open Its Doors [Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration]. Positive News (May 25): https://positive.news/lifestyle/arts/landmark-illustration-museum-launches-in-the-capital/
Jameson. 2026. Ink & Insight w/Denis Kitchen & Kim Munson!. Comix 4 All (171; May 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co7onndQfX4
Burns, Thommy. 2026. Larry Stark, Pioneer of EC Comics Fandom and Noted Theater Critic, Dies at 93. TCJ (May 28): https://www.tcj.com/larry-stark-pioneer-of-ec-comics-fandom-and-noted-theater-critic-dies-at-93/
This event warmly welcomes all creators—whether you’re aspiring to be published, newly debuted, or already published and looking for deeper industry insight. Come ready to learn, ask questions, and celebrate the power of our stories and the pathways that bring them to life. Authors will be available to mingle and sign books during the event.
Patricia (Pat) Tanumihardja grew up a third-culture kid, forever curious about the world around her and her place in it. Born in Jakarta and raised in Singapore, her Chinese Indonesian parents encouraged her appetites for both delicious foods and good books. Growing up surrounded by bustling markets, beloved family recipes, and stacks of well-thumbed books sparked a lifelong love of both delicious food and the written word. As a writer, Pat’s work explores food, culture, and self, and especially the in-between spaces she inhabited as an immigrant three-times-over. Her fun, heartwarming stories often echo her lived experiences buoyed by universal themes. Her debut children's book “Ramen for Everyone” was a JLG Gold Selection. Her latest, “Monkey’s Sweet Surprise,” launched in December 2025.
Angela Hsieh is a Taiwanese American author, illustrator, and all-around nature enthusiast. Her debut middle grade fantasy graphic novel, LU AND REN’S GUIDE TO GEOZOOLOGY, is a 2026 SCBWI Golden Kite Award Honoree and a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection. It was named a "Best Book of 2025" by the ALA Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table, the Chicago Public Library, Booklist, and the National Library of New Zealand, among others. Angela also illustrated ANTARCTICA: THE MELTING CONTINENT, a critically acclaimed nonfiction book about real-life scientists and explorers.
Sylvia Liu grew up with books and daydreams in Caracas, Venezuela. Once an environmental attorney protecting the oceans, she now spins stories about nature, strong girls, and the intricacies of family and friendship. Her middle grade books include Stealing the Score, Near and Deer, Hana Hsu and the Ghost Crab Nation, and Manatee’s Best Friend, and her picture book, A Morning with Grandpa was the Lee and Low New Voices Award winner. Learn more at enjoyingplanetearth.com.
Celeste Dador writes cozy rom-coms with festive flair and big main-character energy. She was a finalist on reality TV show America’s Next Great Author and is an assistant advisor for the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Her YA debut, Stars, Stripes & Summer Nights, blends swoony romance with her love of public service. A proud Filipino American, Celeste lives in the D.C. area and can usually be found writing in coffee shops or on Instagram @celestedador.
A new book looks back at the work of artist and journalist Garry Trudeau and how he told the story of a country’s highs and lows through a comic strip
I was lucky enough to be invited to lunch with Herblock winner Jack Ohman, and took some shots of the cartoons that are permanently on the National Press Club's The Reliable Source restaurant.
These aren't visible to the general public unfortunately. Better captioning comic soon...
 |
| Jack Ohman, 2026 Herblock prize winner and NPC president Mark Schoeff Jr.in front of Jack's cartoons |
 |
| The Wizard of Id by Parker and Hart |
 |
| Snuffy Smith by Fred Laswell |
 |
| Dick Tracy by Chester Gould |
 Richard Thompson Cul de Sac Daily Comic Strip Original Art dated 11-3-08 (Washington Post, 2008). Bid Now |Track Item Current Bid: $220 No Reserve Live session begins at 6pm CT on Jun. 3, 2026 |
Herb "Herblock" Block at the opening of his Library of Congress exhibit in 1999. I was lucky enough to attend and briefly meet him. Thanks to Sarah Alex of the Herblock foundation for the photos. I'm getting a FDC of the stamps he designed signed by him in the second photo.
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
|
