Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/12/2026

Degg, D. D. 2026. The Tao of Tayo (Fatunla) – Updated. Daily Cartoonist (August 11): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/11/the-tao-of-tayo-fatunla/

Molnar, Phillip. 2026. Marvel Studios fined $160K for covering Gaslamp arch during San Diego Comic-Con. San Diego Union-Tribune (August 11): https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/08/11/marvel-studios-fined-160k-for-covering-gaslamp-arch-during-san-diego-comic-con/

Lussier, Germain. 2026. Marvel’s elaborate ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Comic-Con ad resulted in a huge fine: Marvel Studios was fined $160,000 for covering up the San Diego Gaslamp Quarter sign during the convention. io9 (August 11): https://gizmodo.com/marvels-elaborate-avengers-doomsday-comic-con-ad-resulted-in-a-huge-fine-2000797389

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. COMICSPRO starts accreditation program with Kids Lit Conference: Retailers can earn credits and certification. ICv2 (August 12): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63100/comicspro-starts-accreditation-program-kids-lit-conference

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. The Diamond mess is almost over. The distribution experiment is just beginning. ICv2 (August 12): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/63095/the-diamond-mess-is-almost-over-the-distribution-experiment-is-just-beginning

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. July 2026 Circana BookScan - Top 20 adult graphic novels. ICv2 (August 11): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63094/july-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-adult-graphic-novels

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Copies of DC's pulped 5G Free Comic Book Day 2020 comic sell on eBay: Two copies of DC Comics' pulped 5G Free Comic Book Day 2020 comic sell for hundreds of dollars on eBay. Bleeding Cool (August 11): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/copies-of-dcs-pulped-5g-free-comic-book-day-2020-comic-sell-on-ebay/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Small Press Expo responds to convention center boycott. Daily Cartoonist (August 11): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/11/small-press-expo-responds-to-convention-center-boycott/

Carter, Justin. 2026. ‘X-Men ’97’ star talks bringing Polaris to animated life: 'Overwatch' actor Carolina Ravassa opens up on playing the big new addition to the heroes of 'X-Men '97.'. io9 (August 12): https://gizmodo.com/x-men-97-star-talks-bringing-polaris-to-animated-life-2000797532

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: Matthew Rosenberg dares the internet to guess his favorite Ninja Turtle. The Beat (August 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-interview-matthew-rosenberg-tmnt/

Swindle, Isaac. 2026. GlobalComix announces partnership with FanFan Comics, more Asian publishers to come. The Beat (August 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-announces-partnership-with-fanfan-comics-more-asian-publishers-to-come/

Swindle, Isaac. 2026. GlobalComix adds ComiJoy to comics and webtoons line up. The Beat (August 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-adds-comijoy-to-comics-and-webtoons-line-up/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Dave Wielgosz’s Showdown has begun. The Beat (August 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-wielgoszs-showdown-has-begun/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Image to publish new Warren Ellis book Ghost Drive Station. The Beat (August 12): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ellis-image-ghost-drive-station/

Hickey, Nora and Amaris Ketcham. 2026. An interview with Nick Abadzis and Angela Watson: The couple discuss their new graphic memoir, My Beloved Other. Autobiographix (August 12): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-nick-abadzis-and

Oller, Jacob. 2026. Coyote Vs. Acme takes its silliness all the way to the top: After years of legal limbo, the Looney legal comedy finally breaks free—and it was worth the wait. AV Club (August 12): https://www.avclub.com/coyote-vs-acme-review

Scheck, Frank. 2026. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ review: Nearly-shelved Looney Tunes film starring Will Forte and John Cena is one of the best live-action/animated hybrid films ever. Hollywood Reporter (August 12): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/coyote-vs-acme-review-looney-tunes-will-forte-john-cena-1236671221/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ director says it is to ‘Looney Tunes’ what ‘Iron Man’ is to ‘The Avengers’: Director Dave Green and longtime 'Looney Tunes' voice actor Eric Bauza talk inspirations that served as their north star for 'Coyote vs Acme.'. io9 (August 11): https://gizmodo.com/coyote-vs-acme-looney-tunes-interview-dave-green-eric-bauza-2000797215

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ proves the movie they didn’t want you to see was always worth the fight: Will Forte stars alongside Lana Condor and John Cena in the wacky 'Looney Tunes' hybrid animated film, in theaters on August 28. io9 (August 12): https://gizmodo.com/coyote-vs-acme-looney-tunes-movie-review-2000797609

Canfield, David. 2026. How ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ was rescued from oblivion — and blew up in David Zaslav’s face: Shelved as a tax writeoff by Warner Bros. Discovery, the ambitious Looney Tunes courtroom comedy was brought back to life — and director Dave Green is having the last laugh. Hollywood Reporter (August 12): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/inside-revival-coyote-vs-acme-movie-1236671186/

Degg, D. D. 2026. A Reuben of Cartoonists – Aftermath. Daily Cartoonist (August 12): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/12/a-reuben-of-cartoonists-aftermath/

Holub, Christian. 2026. ‘Kindness can be complicated’: PW talks with Emil Wilson. Publishers Weekly (August 12): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101028-kindness-can-be-complicated-pw-talks-with-emil-wilson.html

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. Pushing the boundaries of comics: PW talks with Charles Kochman [Abrams ComicArts]. Publishers Weekly (August 12): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101022-pushing-the-boundaries-of-comics-pw-talks-with-charles-kochman.html

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. In an online era, digital comics are still loading up. Publishers Weekly (August 12): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/101029-in-an-online-era-digital-comics-are-still-loading-up.html Grove, Laurence, Ann Miller, and Anne Magnussen, eds. 2026. European Comic Art 19 (1; March). Online at https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca.19.issue-1.xml

Grove, Laurence, Ann Miller, and Anne Magnussen. 2026. Introduction: Theoretical Frameworks. European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 1–5. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190101, and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190101.xml

Manouach, Ilan. 2026. From Prelims to Feature Spaces: Rethinking Comics Prototyping in the Age of AI. European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 6–26. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190102, and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190102.xml

Dubois, Éric. 2026. In the Archives of the New E.P. Jacobs Foundation. European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 27–55. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190103, and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190103.xml

Dinu, Radu Harald, Ylva Lindberg, and Małgorzata Olsza. 2026. Comics, Disability and Memory: Reclaiming Marginalised Histories from Central and Eastern Europe. European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 56–82. Online at https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190104.xml, and https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190104

Miller, Ann. 2026. Christian Binet's L'Institution: Who Is the Boy in the School Photo and What Makes His Story ‘Authentically Authentic’?. European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 83–105. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190105, and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190105.xml

Dekhissi, Laurie. 2026. Book Review: Marys Renné Hertiman and Camille de Singly, eds, Construire un matrimoine de la bande dessinée: Créations, mobilisations et transmissions des femmes dans le neuvième art, en Europe et en Amérique (Dijon: Les Presses du Réel, 2024). European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 106–109. Online at https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190106.xml, and https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190106

Casales, Francesco. 2026. Book Review: Zane Elward, Comic Fascism: Ideology, Catholicism, and Americanism in Italian Children's Periodicals (Columbus: Ohio University Press, 2025). European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 109–112. Online at https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190106.xml, and https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190106

Tannahill, Lise. 2026. Book Review: Hugo Frey and Maaheen Ahmed, eds, The Visionary Art of Franco-Belgian Comics, 1930s to 1960s (Leuven: Leuven University Press, 2025). European Comic Art 19 (1; March): 112–115. Online at https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/19/1/eca190106.xml, and https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2026.190106

Lussier, Germain. 2026. DC’s Amanda Waller and Wonder Woman-themed shows suffer major blow: The planned DC shows 'Waller' and 'Paradise Lost' could still happen, but are no longer in development. io9 (August 12): https://gizmodo.com/dcs-amanda-waller-and-wonder-woman-themed-shows-suffer-major-blow-2000797929

Dawson, Mike. 2026. TCJ Talkies - Dylan Horrocks (from 2012). Patreon (August 12): https://www.patreon.com/mikedawwwson/posts/tcj-talkies-from-166485934

Tygiel, Yael. 2026. Carolina Ravassa of X-Men '97 at San Diego Comic Con 2026 - The Beat Exclusive. The Beat (July 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4PjqLOqWzQ

Tygiel, Yael. 2026. X-Men '97 voice actors dig into season - The Beat Exclusive. The Beat (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7H2lWNuh7M

JAM. 2026. Miles Morales: Spider-Man #1 with comic author Bryan Hill!. Agents of Fandom (August 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jTO9GsQxEk

Farley, Chad. 2026. Yudori - Lovers of the Empire- Romance, History & Launching Fantagraphics New Takumigraphics Imprint. Collectors Confessions (August 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Duueid69dE

Siuntres, John. 2026. Terrificon '26 X-Men writers panel [Chris Claremont, Louise Simonson, and Fabian Nicieza]. Word Balloon (August 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRK0HY2bBUk

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Grindhouse Comics brings the 70s spirit to the page - The Beat Exclusive. The Beat (August 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4L_o48w0hg

Grand, Alex. 2026. Joshua Sky biographical interview. Comic Book Historians (August 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hGr3PYPz6M

Eddy, Cheryl. 2026. The writers of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ on crafting their complex villain: Sadie Sink's character presented some unique challenges for Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna. io9 (August 12): https://gizmodo.com/the-writers-of-spider-man-brand-new-day-on-crafting-their-complex-villain-2000797925

Jackson, Destiny. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ director Destin Daniel Cretton talks Sadie Sink, that ending & what might be next. Deadline (August 3): https://deadline.com/2026/08/spider-man-brand-new-day-director-explains-ending-sadie-sink-1237016256/

Couch, Aaron. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ writers believe there’s one line Jean Grey didn’t cross: Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers break down their record-breaking movie and crafting a villain that will someday become an X-Men hero: "You have to start them off in a place where they feel formidable.”. Hollywood Reporter (August 12): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/spider-man-brand-new-day-jean-grey-1236671583/

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/11/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Small Press Expo releases statement on venue boycott. The Beat (August 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/small-press-expo-releases-statement-on-venue-boycott/

Hill, Tom. 2026. A snapshot of TV history: The art of Peter Firmin. downthetubes (August 10): https://downthetubes.net/a-snapshot-of-tv-history-the-art-of-peter-firmin/

Banerjee, Mandira. 2026. New collection of political cartoons donated to Annenberg [Signe Wilkinson]. Annenberg School for Communication (July 22): https://www.asc.upenn.edu/news-events/news/new-collection-political-cartoons-donated-annenberg

Degg, D. D. 2026. The Tao of Tayo (Fatunla). Daily Cartoonist (August 11): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/11/the-tao-of-tayo-fatunla/

Unknown. 2026. Top 20 graphic novels - July 2026: Sales rankings based on data from two comic store POS systems. ICv2 (August 10): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63083/top-20-graphic-novels-july-2026

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ stars always believed the world deserved to see it in theaters: Will Forte, Lana Condor, and John Cena star in the once-shelved Wile E. Coyote courtroom misadventure, coming to theaters on August 28. io9 (August 10): https://gizmodo.com/coyote-vs-acme-looney-tunes-john-cena-will-forte-lana-condor-movie-interview-2000796659

Necessary, Kevin. 2026. Pedro X. Molina wins National Cartooning Society Silver Reuben Award for editorial cartooning. Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (August 9): https://editorialcartoonists.com/pedro-x-molina-wins-national-cartooning-society-silver-reuben-award-for-editorial-cartooning/

Biswas, Dowel. 2026. The changing climate of political satire: Leading Bangladeshi cartoonists on political tagging, backlash and the shrinking space for satire. Daily Star (August 5): https://www.thedailystar.net/culture/entertainment/news/the-changing-climate-political-satire-4240436

Stark, Alexis. 2026. ‘Art gives me a voice,’ award-winning cartoonist says: Grad offers commentary on AI via illustration [Jay Inthammavon, student cartoonist]. School News Network (August 3): https://www.schoolnewsnetwork.org/2026/08/03/art-gives-me-a-voice-award-winning-cartoonist-says/

Moses, Karen. 2026. Using humor to make a point: For 50 years, John Trever’s cartoons have held the powerful accountable. Albuquerque Journal (August 9): https://www.abqjournal.com/opinion/using-humor-to-make-a-point/3095075

Stollberger, Vreni, Marielle Segarra, and Mika Ellison. 2026. Can't keep a habit? This comic shares a proven formula to make it stick. Life Kit (May 19): https://www.npr.org/2026/05/19/nx-s1-5825984/cant-keep-a-habit-this-comic-shares-a-proven-formula-to-make-it-stick

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Kevin Smith to pen first Star Wars/Marvel crossover Hope Assembles. The Beat (August 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/star-wars-marvel-hope-assembles/

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Research prompt: Kickstarter's comics data. International Journal of Comic Art blog (August 11): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/08/research-prompt-kickstarters-comics-data.html

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 08/11/26: DC wins four Critics Choice Super Awards. The Beat (August 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-081126/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Rob Guillory dives into Innards. The Beat (August 11): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-rob-guillory-dives-into-innards/

Brooke, David. 2026. Jim Woodring says ‘Quacky’ let him break new ground with Frank: The cartoonist talks about revealing Frank’s inner thoughts, embracing the quirky Big Little Book format, and why the new book remains one of his purest stories yet. AIPT (August 11): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/11/frank-quacky-woodring-qa/

Keefe, Jim. 2026. The Billy Ireland - NCS Reubens Weekend 2026. Patreon (August 11): https://www.patreon.com/JimKeefe/posts/billy-ireland-166407042

Gachman, Dina. 2026. 5 children’s movies to stream now [In print as Gentle Lessons and Wild Adventures]. New York Times (July 10): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/10/movies/kids-movies-streaming-now.html

  *Raftery, Brian. 2026. John Carpenter found a new way to give you nightmares [In print as Nightmares With a Menacing Beat]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/arts/music/john-carpenter-cathedral-graphic-novel-album.html

  *Fauria, Krysta. 2026. John Carpenter turns a hell-elevator dream into ‘Cathedral’ graphic novel and album. Associated Press (August 6): https://apnews.com/article/john-carpenter-cathedral-novel-album-family-b209aeef95e9ec4b20089bb9e05201a0

Takahashi, Rumiko and Junji Ito. 2026. VIZ teatime for two with Rumiko Takahashi and Junji Ito. VIZ Media (August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_1PdEQ9Xw8

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Cosmic Lion's Eli Schwab talks Scoundrel! Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2yCv0D8yfg

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Writer Nandor Fox Shaffer talks Seasons Vol. 1! Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Xa-npRKgPU

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Doug Wagner talks Yumi 00EX on Words, Images, & Worlds. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y32IfEiqpsU

Farley, Chad. 2026. Flying high with Amanda Deibert; TailSpin takes off at Dynamite!. Collectors Confessions (August 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR0YjMaWM6s

Bouyouris, Erica and Sen-Foong Lim. 2026. Getting graphic with games [Steenz, "Side Quest: A Visual History of Roleplaying Games"]. Ludology (362; August 10): https://ludology.libsyn.com/ludology-362-getting-graphic-with-games

Unknown. 1928. Comic Strip Contest [dress for Tillie the Toiler]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 20. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/20/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Becks Return from California [Frank Beck]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 11. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/10/mode/2up

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1928. Further Extending the Popularity of Ella Cinders [doll advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 27. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Editorial Cartoonist [job-seeking advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 32. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/32/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Cartoonist in Movie [Harold Gray]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. [Leslie Neill Woods, cartoonist of Winchester, Va, weds Ardenia Jones]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 28. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/28/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Wins Syndicate Prize. 30,000 Contestants in "Toots and Casper" strip for Original Drawing. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (14; August 25): 45. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-25_61_14/page/44/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. New Comic Strips. Don Herold, Darroll McClure, and Lyan Young drawing for King. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (14; August 25): 45. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-25_61_14/page/44/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. [George Rascoe, San Francisco Examiner cartoonist, has returned to work after a long illness]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (14; August 25): 42. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-25_61_14/page/42/mode/2up

McNaught Syndicate. 1928. Inventions! Rube Goldberg's comic inventions have been recognized for years as the funniest things on paper [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (14; August 25): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-25_61_14/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Moves to San Francisco [George Storm]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Murray Returns Home [Feg Murray]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (14; August 25): 22. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-25_61_14/page/20/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. To Draw "Talkie" [Ken Kling; animation]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Sid Smith Entertains. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (13; August 18): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-18_61_13/page/40/mode/2up

  *Fauria, Krysta / Associated Press. 2026. Horror movie icon is drawn to a different artistic format: Carpenter pairs graphic novel with original music [Cathedral]. Washington Post (August 11): B1-2

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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/10/2026

Freeman, John. 2026. First sale of the Garry Leach comic collection at London Comic Mart next weekend. downthetubes (August 9): https://downthetubes.net/first-sale-of-the-garry-leach-comic-collection-at-london-comic-mart-next-weekend/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Artist Andy Fish is battling cancer. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/andy-fish-cancer/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Gail Simone reveals which two non-family Simpsons characters could anchor the Sunday strip. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gail-simone-reveals-which-two-non-family-simpsons-characters-could-anchor-the-sunday-strip/

Moon, Fábio. 2026. Ten years at a time [career retrospective]. Fábio’s Moon Base (August 10): https://fabiomoon.substack.com/p/ten-years-at-a-time

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Indie publishers band together for sub-distribution, printing, more: Critical Forms Indie Alliance, Massive Indies adds discount printing. ICv2 (August 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63065/indie-publishers-band-together-sub-distribution-printing-more

Unknown. 2026. Top 50 comics - July 2026: Sales rankings based on data from two comic store POS systems. ICv2 (August 10): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63069/top-50-comics-july-2026

Solomon, Charles. 2026. ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ creator Kamome Shirahama shares the secrets of her magical craft [In print as: ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Creator Kamome Shirahama Shares the Secrets of Her Magical Craft]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/witch-hat-atelier-creator-kamome-shirahama-shares-the-secrets-of-her-magical-craft/

Andru, Verne. 2026. Book excerpt: ‘Rock & Rule Behind the Scenes’ by Verne Andru [Canada]. Animation Magazine (August 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/book-excerpt-rock-rule-behind-the-scenes-by-verne-andru/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tim Seeley loves a mashup. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tim-seeley-loves-a-mashup/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics crowdfunding round-up: Waypoint, Systemic, 'The Dark Knight Returns', and two more projects you’ll love!. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-waypoint-systemic-the-dark-knight-returns-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A; Matthew Dow Smith on ‘Amelia Shadows’ + ‘The October Girl’: The writer and artist talks about his newest book, ‘Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box,’ giving his editors nightmares with his creative process, and more. Smash Pages (August 7): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/07/smash-pages-qa-matthew-dow-smith-on-amelia-shadows-the-october-girl/

Hatfield, Charles. 2026. Write it down, draw it out: The comics art of Carol Tyler — A belated appreciation by Charles Hatfield. SOLRAD (August 4): https://solrad.co/write-it-down-draw-it-out-the-comics-art-of-carol-tyler-a-belated-appreciation-by-charles-hatfield

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Cracking under pressure: Hagai Palevsky on the successes and failures in Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy. SOLRAD (August 3): https://solrad.co/cracking-under-pressure-hagai-palevsky-on-the-successes-and-failures-in-paul-austers-the-new-york-trilogy

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Revving at full throttle — This week’s links. TCJ (August 7): https://www.tcj.com/revving-at-full-throttle-this-weeks-links/

Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #348 – Christopher Yost talks ‘Maximum X-Men’: Christopher Yost reveals new details about his X-Men series ahead of its December release. AIPT (August 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/03/x-men-monday-348-christopher-yost-talks-maximum-x-men/

Brooke, David. 2026. Jordan Morris explains why ‘Amazing Venom’ is Marvel’s strangest new superhero comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/jordan-morris-amazing-venom-qa/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “The creative process is always to mine for something vibrant inside of me” – Jesse Moynihan on his epic saga ‘Forming’ and working on one continuous narrative for a decade and a half. Broken Frontier (August 4): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/jessie-moynihan-interview/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “I felt an instant connection with Bernie” – Joe D’Esposito on his Krigstein graphic biography ‘The Outsider’ and his affinity with the legendary EC Comics artist. Broken Frontier (August 7): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/joe-desposito-interview/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Tomm Coker on the hardcover edition of ‘Undying Love,’ the conclusion of ‘The Black Monday Murders,’ and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59026-fanbase-press-interviews-tomm-coker-on-the-hardcover-edition-of-undying-love-the-conclusion-of-the-black-monday-murders-and-more/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews John Barber and Stuart Moore on the upcoming Kickstarter launch for the hardcover art book, ‘Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee,’ in collaboration with PUG Worldwide. Fanbase Press (August 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59036-fanbase-press-interviews-john-barber-and-stuart-moore-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-launch-for-the-hardcover-art-book-marvel-artist-archive-jim-lee-in-collaboration-with-pug-worldwi/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Welcome to the goram future: Mark Russell dissects characters, conflict in latest ‘Firefly’ series. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/firefly-mark-russell-feature/

Catig, Gary. 2026. ‘East Side Saints’ writers AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Ildy Modrovich talk representation, collaboration, and demons: The trio formed a “wonderful hive mind” to bring meaningful Latino characters to the comics page. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/east-side-saints-interview-aj-mendez-aimee-garcia-ildy-modrovich-ignition/

Darwish, Leila. 2026. Inanna Sarkis has a new story to tell: From Vine to actress and now author, Assyrian creator Inanna is turning the page on her most personal project yet. Cosmopolitan Middle East (August 3): https://www.cosmopolitanme.com/celebs/inanna-sarkis-the-name-she-lost

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Murder, punk, and capes: Oliver Mertz talks ‘A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts’: A coming-of-age saga like few others drops in September. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/a-ghost-arm-made-of-angry-ghosts-qa/

Catig, Gary. 2026. Rob Guillory on ‘Innards,’ his terrifying ‘Jaws’ comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/guillory-sdcc-innards-interview/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Picture + Panel; Damian Alexander + Alex Krokus on expressing grief in their comics: The two cartoonists reflect on grief, memory and how personal stories can help readers feel a little less alone. Smash Pages (August 5): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/05/picture-panel-damian-alexander-alex-krokus-on-expressing-grief-in-their-comics/

Miyamoto, Yūko. 2026. Still dreaming: Kon Satoshi’s “Paprika” and other visions. nippon.com (August 2): https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02616/

Daithota, Madhu. 2026. Scrolls, satire and superheroes: Inside 1500 years of Indian storytelling [exhibit]. Times of India (August 5): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/scrolls-satire-and-superheroes-inside-1500-years-of-indian-storytelling/articleshow/132856914.cms

Jonze, Tim. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical review – Dav Pilkey’s megastar mutt sniffs out the spotlight in a barking show: A part-canine cop, a villainous cat and a psychokinetic butterflyfish burst into song as the wildly popular children’s books are adapted for the stage. Guardian (August 5): https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/05/dog-man-the-musical-review-southbank-centre-london

Bosanquet, Theo. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical at London’s Southbank Centre and on tour – review: The European premiere, based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s book series, is touring until June 2027. WhatsOnStage (August 4): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/dog-man-the-musical-at-londons-southbank-centre-and-on-tour-review_1728502/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Ted White (1938–2026). TCJ (August 10): https://www.tcj.com/ted-white-1938-2026/

Sarasola, Ignacio Fernández. 2026. The role of the British press in the anti-comic campaign. International Journal of Comic Art blog (August 10): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-role-of-british-press-in-anti-comic.html

Palem, Fabien. 2026. Pour les 100 ans de René Goscinny, Buenos Aires sort le grand jeu. Le Figaro (August 10): 11.

Barbuto, Dana. 2026. The boss behind the book: An unlikely mix of Bruce Springsteen, Spider-Man, and Shakespeare helped shape A. David Lewis' journey to becoming one of graphic medicine's leading voices. MCPHS News (August 3): https://www.mcphs.edu/news/bruce-springsteen-comics-and-compassion

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles ‘n’ bits: Looking back at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-looking-back-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026/

Graeber, Laurel. 2026. On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson reminds children their stories matter [The Day You Begin, in print as Creating Worlds Where Everyone Is Appreciated]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/arts/television/jacqueline-woodson-the-day-you-begin-pbs-kids.html

Jace. 2026. Josh Williamson & Hayden Sherman design DC’s future; Legion of Super-Heroes interview. The Comic Source (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp9WzpF9Ag

Theatre Weekly. 2026. Production photos released for European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as UK tour begins and 2027 dates announced. Theatre Weekly (July 17): https://theatreweekly.com/production-photos-released-for-european-premiere-of-dog-man-the-musical-as-uk-tour-begins-and-2027-dates-announced/

Stewart, Greg. 2026. Interview: Brad Alexander on Dog Man: The Musical at Southbank Centre. Theatre Weekly (June 26): https://theatreweekly.com/interview-brad-alexander-on-dog-man-the-musical-at-southbank-centre/

Valentine, Oliver. 2026. Review: Dog Man: The Musical at Queen Elizabeth Hall: "Dog Man the Musical, lands in London with a whimper rather than a woof.". Theatre Weekly (August 4): https://theatreweekly.com/review-dog-man-the-musical-at-queen-elizabeth-hall/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down is a romance manga where liberation through bondage is the real kink: Mangaka Zawayuki Taki on how her debut manga, Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down, demystifies the exoticism of Japanese SM Culture. Aftermath (August 3): https://aftermath.site/tie-me-up-stare-me-down-bsdm-manga-interview/

matttt. 2026. The comic book legend everyone forgot [Joe Matt, with Seth, Chester Brown and Matt Wagner]. matttt - comic & manga history (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yTkJ98aUGo

Schwab, Eli and Ben Granoff. 2020. Matt Wagner and Joe Matt and we're talkin' Batman Grendel!!. Cosmic Lion Productions' The Devil in Detail Grendel Re-Read Vodcast (15; August 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO_2eDgjz7w

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. VITO x DINO: Episode 82 - Kickstarter Reward Sesh 3 with George Folz. VITO X DINO (August 10): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgL2e1RhuN8

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC 2026: East Side Saints team talks about growing up a demon hunter. The Beat (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZRvcKKj0A4

Smith, Barney. 2026. From concept to creation: Inside Kids Comics Unite's first anthology [Patrick Lugo]. StoryComic (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEQ7wg1wXWQ

Harper, David. 2026. Writer/artist Christian Ward on Event Horizon, The Patron, The Forever Home, and more on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p41sv4_UCqg

Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Scott Chantler – On "Squire & Knight" and a career in comics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ORPyZj-kI

Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Patrick Lugo – "The Odyssey" review. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxFKbU5tNzI

Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Gareth Hinds – On adapting "The Odyssey" and other classics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUvjG10m9uk

Unknown. 1922. Gump's Candidacy Get Once-Over from Experts. Sydney Smith's protege is a mere babe in the wood. House press gallery agrees -- too many men in Congress now keep their mouths open. Fourth Estate (September 9): 24. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=350

Unknown. 1928. Skippy back in Color. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. R. L. Ripley Abroad. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1922. Jiggs To Travel in Cartoon around the World. Fourth Estate (September 16): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=378

Unknown. 1928. Cartoon To Be Fair Feature [John T. McCutcheon' Injun Summer]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1922. New Humorous Weekly [Chuckles]. Fourth Estate (September 9): 21. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=347

Unknown. 1928. Takes over Golf Comic [In the Rough by Howard Freeman from McClure Syndicate]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. New Girl Comic Strip [That Certain Party, Jack Wilhelm]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

McNaught Syndicate. 1928. Hot Weather Tips [Rube Golderberg, Sketchografs advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/30/mode/2up

Comics Shop Talk with Gareth Hinds – On adapting "The Odyssey" and other classics.

Lex Fajardo

Kid Beowulf Comics Jul 7, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUvjG10m9uk

Cartoonist Lex Fajardo chats with author and illustrator Gareth Hinds about his work adapting classic literature into graphic novels. Gareth's work includes adaptations of: Beowulf, The Iliad, The Odyssey, Shakespeare, and many others. This interview explores his approach to making comics and is sponsored by the Kid Beowulf Odyssey kickstarting now at http://kidbcomickickstarter.com/ 

For more of Gareth's work visit: https://garethhinds.com/ 

00:00 INTRO 01:24 START OF INTERVIEW 04:45 THE AENEID 11:00 ON EDITING 15:54 ARTISTIC LICENSE 19:25 CREATING A VISUAL LANGUAGE 23:35 NEWSLETTER SIGNUP 24:00 DRAWING TECHNIQUE 27:25 ON BEOWULF 29:00 USING CLIP STUDIO 30:45 DEPICTING THE GODS 35:22 SPONSOR BREAK 35:50 DRAWING BATTLE SCENES 39:30 MARTIAL ARTS IN ART 42:35 DELIVERY SCHEDULE FOR BOOKS 46:16 BOOK INDUSTRY HORROR STORIES 48:05 SCHOOL VISITS 51:45 RECOGNITION OF THE CLASSICS 56:33 BETA-READERS 01:01:35 NCTE 01:04:08 KID BEOWULF ODYSSEY 01:06:28 ODYSSEY DELUXE EDITION

Quick! Let's Shake On It! by Daniel Boris

 

PR: SPX's Position on the Montgomery County Conference Center

 

Where SPX stands.

To the SPX Community, This email is to inform all of you of the facts surrounding the current circumstance at the Montgomery County Conference Center, where SPX is held every year. We hope this makes clear SPX's position on this delicate issue and if you have any questions, please send them to exhibitor-inquiries@smallpressexpo.com. Signed, The SPX Executive Committee WHAT HAS HAPPENED In the spring of 2025, Montgomery County and the Marriott signed a contract to continue their operating agreement (Montgomery County owns the Conference Center and Marriott manages the facility). That new contract did not include a clause to allow collective bargaining. UNITE-HERE Local 25, the union of hotel, restaurant, and casino workers in the DC area, called for a boycott to protest the omission of the collective bargaining clause in the Conference Center contract. The hotel is not part of this action by Local 25, so people can stay at the hotel without violating the boycott. In late July, the boycott was elevated to nationwide status by the AFL-CIO. There is no strike by the staff of the Conference Center and there are no collective labor issues under discussion between that staff and Marriott management. SPX's POSITION The Small Press Expo is a 501(c) 3 non-profit that has been an institution in Montgomery County, Maryland for more than 30 years, drawing tens of thousands of people and international acclaim via our annual festival. For the last 20 of those years, we have been holding SPX at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, and we now consider it our home. Our purpose throughout that time has never wavered. We exist to promote, preserve, and protect the labor of creative professionals. SPX further supports the right of all workers to exercise their fundamental right to organize, bargain collectively, and advocate for fair treatment. The ability of working people to act together is a cornerstone of a fair and equitable workplace. At the same time, we want to be transparent about our own circumstances that do now allow us to participate in the boycott: SPX has contracts at the Bethesda North facility from this year until 2029. If we cancel any one of those contracts, SPX does not have the financial resources to cover the cancellation fees that we would incur. The result of canceling any of the contracts, including the one for this year whose cancellation fee is $85,787, would be that SPX closes permanently. Even if the cancellation penalties were to be paid, our show cannot relocate to another venue in the DC area. We have explored this possibility and relocating would mean a prohibitively large increase of 30% or more in prices for tables, badges, and hotel rooms; which would affect the overall affordability of the show to the SPX Community. We recognize that some will be disappointed by that decision, but we believe it is important to be honest about the commitments we have already made rather than imply we can take actions that are not realistically available to us. Our inability to join this particular boycott should not be understood as indifference to the issues at stake. Montgomery County is our home and we wish to see it prosper for those who live and work here every day. We continue to support the rights of workers to organize and to seek fair wages, safe working conditions, and dignity on the job, and we hope the parties are able to reach a fair agreement as quickly as possible.  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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