Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 10/22/2026

Sheehan, Gavin. 2026. Lucca: Jonathan Hickman Works On More Films Than Anyone Will Know; We Chatted With Comic-Book Writer Jonathan Hickman About His Marvel Work and Current Projects Ahead of His Appearance at Lucca Comics & Games. Bleeding Cool (October 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/lucca-jonathan-hickman-works-on-more-films-than-anyone-will-know/

Mankoff, Robert. 2014. The Story of “How About Never”. New Yorker (March 27): https://www.newyorker.com/cartoons/bob-mankoff/the-story-of-how-about-never

Southard, Louis. 2026. Faking Into Comics 101 Pt. 1: The Lawless Age of Comic Books. The Beat (October 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/faking-into-comics-101-pt-1-the-lawless-age-of-comic-books/

Palumbo, Gianni. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Film Nerds Uses a Movie-Making Device to Find Universal Truths [Sofia Warren]. The Beat (October 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-film-nerds-uses-a-movie-making-device-to-find-universal-truths/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Artist Alley Redux: Some Follow Up Thoughts on the State of Tabling [conventions]. The Beat (October 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/artist-alley-redux-some-follow-up-thoughts-on-the-state-of-tabling/

Cordero, Rosy. 2026. ‘The Penguin’ Showrunner Lauren LeFranc In Talks To Produce Poison Ivy TV Series. Deadline (October 21): https://deadline.com/2026/10/lauren-lefranc-producer-poison-ivy-tv-series-hbo-1237169887/

Kilkenny, Katie. 2026. Poison Ivy TV Series In Development at HBO With ‘The Penguin’ Showrunner; Lauren LeFranc Is Producing the Project, Which Is Said to Not Fall Within Matt Reeves' Batman Universe. Hollywood Reporter (October 21): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/poison-ivy-tv-series-in-development-hbo-1236737682/


Alverson, Brigid. 2026. September 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels; New Disney, 'Absolute Batman' Volumes Top Superheros, While 'Dungeon Crawler Carl' and 'JJK' Stay Strong. ICv2 (October 21): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63689/september-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. NYCC 2026 Photos, Part 4; Artists Alley, Comics Booths, and a Visit to Kodansha House. ICv2 (October 21): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63687/nycc-2026-photos-part-4

Canfield, David. 2026. ‘Wildwood’ Director Travis Knight on Spending 16 Years to Create His Stop-Motion “Masterpiece”. Hollywood Reporter (October 21): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/wildwood-director-travis-knight-films-journey-interview-1236736246/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Sneak Peek: Tim Long and John Harvatine IV Preview the New Simpsons ‘Treehouse of Horror’ Anthology!. Animation Magazine (October 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/sneak-peek-tim-long-and-john-harvatine-iv-preview-the-new-simpsons-treehouse-of-horror-anthology/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Eight South African Animation Studios Selected for UNDP Accelerator. Animation Magazine (October 21): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/eight-south-african-animation-studios-selected-for-undp-accelerator/

Grunenwald, Joe. 2026. Interview: Chip Zdarsky Talks Avengers and Bringing Miracleman Into the Marvel Universe. The Beat (October 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-chip-zdarsky-avengers-miracleman-marvel-universe/

Donachie, Mike. 2026. Interview: Dan Abnett on 2000 AD’s Bulletopia, Azimuth, and How Much He Loves Puns. The Beat (October 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dan-abnett-on-2000-ads-bulletopia-azimuth-and-how-much-he-loves-puns/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Inaugural ICON Festival of Comic & Narrative Art Programming Schedule Announced [Exclusive]; Inaugural ICON Festival of Comic & Narrative Art Is Assembling a Stacked Lineup of Comics Legends, Industry Panels, and Must-See Events Like The Art of Alex Ross Exhibit This November. io9 (October 22): https://gizmodo.com/inaugural-icon-festival-of-comics-narrative-art-alex-ross-absolute-batman-john-wick-2000829328

Denis, Ricardo Serrano. 2026. Halloween Beat: The Horror Collector Anime Turns Urban Legends Into Real Monsters. The Beat (October 22): https://www.comicsbeat.com/halloween-beat-the-horror-collector-anime-turns-urban-legends-into-real-monsters/

Kenseth, Lars. 2026. On A.I.; And The Insidious Creep Of Tastelessness. The Althing (October 22): https://larskenseth.substack.com/p/on-ai
 
Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: October 2026 [Inc. ‘Supergirl’ Actor Becomes DC Comics Children’s Author]. Publishers Weekly (October 22): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/101595-licensing-hotline-october-2026.html

Maughan, Shannon. 2026. ‘Wimpy Kid’ at Home and on the Road: Jeff Kinney’s Wildly Busy Year. Publishers Weekly (October 22): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/101600-wimpy-kid-at-home-and-on-the-road-jeff-kinney-s-wildly-busy-year.html

Freeman, John. 2026. Tube Surfing: Cartoons Cut at Metro, Football Comics Podcast and a Stunning New Graphic Novel From Aly Fell [Guy Venables]. downthetubes (October 21): https://downthetubes.net/tube-surfing-cartoons-cut-at-metro-football-comics-podcast-and-a-stunning-new-graphic-novel-from-aly-fell/

Freeman, John. 2026. Thought Bubble Publish “What To Expect” Guide for Upcoming Comic-Filled Weekend. downthetubes (October 22): https://downthetubes.net/thought-bubble-publish-what-to-expect-guide-for-upcoming-comic-filled-weekend/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘I Am the Night’ Spotlights the Unsung Heroes Who Made ‘Batman: The Animated Series’ Iconic. io9 (October 22): https://gizmodo.com/i-am-the-night-spotlights-the-unsung-heroes-who-made-batman-the-animated-series-iconic-2000829383

Dockery, Daniel. 2026. I Am the Night; The Ultimate Unauthorized History of Batman: The Animated Series. St. Martin's Press: https://gizmodo.com/i-am-the-night-spotlights-the-unsung-heroes-who-made-batman-the-animated-series-iconic-2000829383

Castillo, Monica. 2026. Laika Tops Itself With the Stop-Motion Fantasy Epic Wildwood; Colin Meloy and Carson Ellis' Book Becomes Both a Love Letter to Portland and a Jaw-Dropping Adventure. AV Club (October 21): https://www.avclub.com/wildwood-review-laika-stop-motion-epic-peyton-elizabeth-lee-jacob-tremblay

Jones, Jarrod. 2026. Jake Tapper to Make Graphic Novel Debut With The Butcher; Tapper's Historical Account of a Fugitive Nazi Will Be Published by Top Shelf Productions on June 1, 2027. AV Club (October 21): https://www.avclub.com/jake-tapper-graphic-novel-the-butcher-2027

Zhdanova, Masha. 2026. The Death of the Artist Alley?; For Smaller Artists, Increased Costs and Outsized Merchandise Expectations Are Putting Convention-Selling Out of Reach. Fansplaining (September 16): https://fansplaining.com/the-death-of-the-artist-alley/

Phoenix, Jack. 2026. Building an Independent Comic Publisher with Fanbase Press' Barbra Dillon! The Comics Librarian Podcast (October 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3M_bKYxKdY

Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Insha Fitzpatrick & Ashley Robin Franklin - The Girl Who Loved Monsters - Comix Experience Kids Club. Comix Experience (October 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BnkREBFnRlg

  *Calamia, Kat, and Phil Falco. 2026. It’s Almost $4K To Exhibit At New York Comic Con, Was It Worth it? Lifeline Comics Gives a New York Comic Con Breakdown! Lifeline Comics Substack (October 15): https://lifelinecomics.substack.com/p/its-almost-4k-to-exhibit-at-new-york

  *Unknown. 1920. A Real Cartoonist [job wanted classified advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 53 (5; July 3): 41. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-07-03_53_5/page/40/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1920. ["Weller Rodenberger, a former cartoonist of the Philadelphia Record, was buried at Oswego, Kan."]. Editor and Publisher 53 (4; June 26): 29. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-06-26_53_4/page/28/mode/2up

  *Coyle, Jake / Associated Press. 2026. Reshaping the DC Universe mold: With the R-Rated ‘Clayface,’ the movie studio blends the superhero and horror genre. Washington Post (October 22): B1-2

  *Garner, Glenn. 2026. ‘Clayface’ Review: DCU Molds Batman Villain’s Origin Story Into Fun, Scary Body Horror. Deadline (October 21): https://deadline.com/2026/10/clayface-review-dcu-batman-villain-origin-story-body-horror-1237169912/

  *Alley, J.P. 1920. The meditations of "Hambone". Memphis, TN: Jahl & Co.

  *Unknown. 1975. Mrs. Nona Alley Jackson Dies After Long Illness [J.P. Alley widow, Hambone writer]. Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/obit-nona-1975.jpg

  *Associated Press. 1934. James P. Alley Succumbs to Long Illness: Former Arkansan Won Fame as Cartoonist at Memphis. Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/jp-obit-1934.jpg

  *Associated Press. 1993. J.P. Alley, others in hall of fame. Memphis Commercial Appeal (October 30): B2. Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/j-p-hall-fame.jpg

  *Carley, Jack. 1934. J.P. Alley Dead; His Art In Cartoon Was Voice of Dixie. Memphis Commercial Appeal? (April 17?). online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/jp-alley-obit.jpg

  *Hill, Draper. 1973. The Lively Art of J.P. Alley 1885-1934: Cartoons for Memphis. Memphis Brooks Memorial Art Gallery

  *Northrop, Guy. 1973. Genius of J.P. Alley Helps Open New [Brooks Gallery]. Memphis Commercial Appeal. Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/j-p-alley-brooks-exhibit.jpg

  *Unknown. 1920. [J. P. Alley, political cartoonist of the Memphis Commercial Appeal and cartoonist of the Hambone strip, visited New York this week]. Editor and Publisher 53 (5; July 3): 35. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-07-03_53_5/page/34/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1934. Thousands Attend Jim Alley’s Rites: Famed Cartoonist is Buried in Memorial Park. Memphis Commercial Appeal (April 18). Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/j-p-alley-rites.jpg

  *Unknown. 1934. Jim Alley [editorial]. Memphis Commercial Appeal (April 17). Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/alley-editorial-obit.jpg

  *Unknown. 1975. Mrs. Nona Alley Jackson Dies After Long Illness [J.P. Alley widow]. Online at https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/obit-nona-1975.jpg

  *Unknown. 2019. J. P. Alley - Cal Alley  ...Editorials and Hambone. Historic-Memphis. https://historic-memphis.com/biographies/alley-hambones/alley-hambones.html

  *Hopwood, Jon. 2021. Pulitzer Prize Winner Who Took on KKK Created Racist “Hambone” Comic Strip; It took Martin Luther King’s Murder to End Jim Crow cartoon in Memphis newspaper. Medium (July 9): https://jonhopwood.medium.com/cartoonist-j-p-d520259d47e7

RFK Award cartoon contest is open for submissions

Submit to the RFK Book and Journalism Awards by January 24, 2027! We invite you to submit your work published or broadcast in 2026.  Each RFK Book and Journalism Award winner will receive a cash prize.  Robert F. Kennedy Book Award The Robert F. Kennedy Book Award was founded in 1980 with the proceeds from Arthur M. Schlesinger Jr.’s bestselling biography, Robert Kennedy and His Times. Each year, the Robert & Ethel Kennedy Human Rights Center presents an award to the book that, as Schlesinger said, "most faithfully and forcefully reflects Robert Kennedy’s purposes – his concern for the poor and the powerless, his struggle for honest and even-handed justice, his conviction that a decent society must assure all young people a fair chance, and his faith that a free democracy can act to remedy disparities of power and opportunity." Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards Founded by the reporters who covered Robert F. Kennedy’s historic 1968 presidential campaign, the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards honor outstanding reporting on issues that reflect Robert Kennedy’s concerns, including human rights, social justice, and the power of individual action in the United States and around the world. Winning entries provide insights into the causes, conditions, and remedies of human rights violations and injustice, and critical analyses of relevant policies, programs, individual actions, and private endeavors that foster positive change.   We are grateful to the Zuckerman Family Foundation for their support of this year’s Book & Journalism Awards.

Oct 25: ComicLogic Lot Con 2026

https://www.instagram.com/p/DevT2WCP4cW/?obrf=eTNhOGp6ZjRxOG4y

This Sunday join us at Comic Logic in Loudoun County and check out comic creators, artisans, Halloween costumes, and enjoy some family-friendly trick-or-treat activities. See you soon in the parking lot for Lot Con! @comiclogicva #lotcon #curlsstudiotour

Remove Political Malware & Horses, Asses, and Traitors.

 

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "EU Flag, Revised, no. 2"

  

 

EU Flag, Revised, no. 2
https://sinkers.org/stage/?p=4338



" ...Governments do not launch wars simply because they confront
domestic unrest. The fundamental causes of imperialist war lie in the
contradictions of the capitalist world economy. But for ruling classes
confronting mounting opposition, militarism provides a framework to
demand 'national unity', impose immense sacrifices and strengthen the
coercive powers of the state..."

– Statement of the Parti de l’égalité socialiste
   published at the WSWS 10.08.2026



I can't pretend I'm not enjoying this. No, really, I'll be totally
honest with y'all.

What needs to happen is finally happening in France and is spreading all
across Europe. I'm getting to see it happen in near-real time, and it's
exhilarating. The working class is catching fire and rising up, and the
ruling class is shitting bricks.

It's the only way to civil and economic justice, and the only way to
prevent world war. It won't be done by "elections" and politicians, it
won't be done through "democracy".

WE have to do it.
___________________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 10/21/2026

 Dykes, Allanah. 2026. Food Meets Persian and Armenian Culture in Fustuk: A Graphic Novel. Beyondish (n.d.): https://beyondish.com/food-meets-persian-culture-in-fustuk-a-graphic-novel/

Unknown. 2026. Whisky in Comics: How the Nectar of the Gods Plays a Role in Comic Books. Whisky Monkeys (January 27): https://whiskymonkeys.com/en/sections/whisky-in-comics-how-the-nectar-of-the-gods-plays-a-role-in-comic-books

  *Unknown. 2026. David Atchison September 15, 1978 - October 11, 2026.
12gaugecomics (October 21): https://www.instagram.com/p/DexR4UiFI3s/?mdxt=OWxzY3NncmhnMHFk

  *Unknown. 2026. ["Sad news from the comic book industry, as colleagues begin sharing tributes to writer David Atchison."]. ComicBook Clique (October 20):  https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EndyPuaJx/

  *Parrish, Brannen. 2011. Comic book creator reflects on Air Force Reserve experience [David Atchison]. 931st Air Refueling Group Public Affairs (October 20): https://www.afrc.af.mil/News/Features/Display/Article/159533/comic-book-creator-reflects-on-air-force-reserve-experience/

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. 2026. The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Froggy: A Pond Full of Pals!’, ‘How to Draw a Secret’ and ‘Witches of Brooklyn’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Children Awards [press release]. American Library Association (January 26):  https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/graphic-novels-comics-round-table-announce-froggy-pond-full-pals-how-draw-secret-and

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. 2026. The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘The Boy Wonder,’ ‘Raised by Ghosts’ and ‘Teen Titans’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Young Adults Awards [press release]. American Library Association (January 26): https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/graphic-novels-comics-round-table-announce-boy-wonder-raised-ghosts-and-teen-titans

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table. 2026. The Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table announce ‘Tongues,’ ‘Insectopolis’ and ‘The Night Eaters’ win the inaugural Outstanding Comics for Adults Awards [press release]. American Library Association (January 26): https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/graphic-novels-comics-round-table-announce-tongues-insectopolis-and-night-eaters-win

Morales, Carlos. 2026. Papercutz Presents: Disney Science in Comics! Comic Watch (January 27): https://comic-watch.com/news/papercutz-presents-disney-science-in-comics

Wilding, Josh. 2026. Sal Buscema, Legendary Spectacular Spider-Man Artist, Has Passed Away Age 89. Comic Book Movie (January 27): https://comicbookmovie.com/comics/marvel-comics/sal-buscema-legendary-spectacular-spider-man-artist-has-passed-away-age-89-a226112

Munday, Justin. 2026. In Conversation With Huxley Creator Ben Mauro. Monkeys Fighting Robots (January 28): https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/in-conversation-with-huxley-creator-ben-mauro/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. Brand New Shared Universe Launches To Compete with Marvel and DC [Summit Comics]. CBR (January 27): https://www.cbr.com/brand-new-shared-universe-summit-comics-launches-compete-marvel-dc/

Estrada, Laura. 2026. San Leandro Comic Book Store Fights for Survival. [California State University, East Bay] Pioneer (January 28): https://thepioneeronline.com/49701/metro/san-leandro-comic-book-store-fights-for-survival/

Griepp, Milton and Brigid Alverson. 2026. NYCC 2026 Photos, Part 1 Maxed-Out Javits Hosts Another Big Show, Part 2 Anime and Manga, TCGs, Webtoons, Part 3 Diamond Acquirers, Book Houses, Comics, More. ICv2 (October 20): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63671/nycc-2026-photos-part-1 , https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63670/nycc-2026-photos-part-2, https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63669/nycc-2026-photos-part-3

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Is Artist Alley Even Sustainable Any More? [conventions]. The Beat (October 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/is-artist-alley-even-sustainable-any-more/

Braxton, Greg. 1992. Looking Back Through Eyes of Cartoonists; Stockbroker Has Collected 2,000 Original Editorial Drawings. He Feels They Offer Valuable Lessons on American History. Los Angeles Times (February 8): https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-02-08-me-1278-story.html

Salvador, Kevin Ray J. 2026. New York State of Mind - NYCC Photos by Kevin Ray J. Salvador. ComicsDC (October 21): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/10/new-york-state-of-mind-nycc-photos-by.html

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. September 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 Adult Graphic Novels; We Have a New Winner! ICv2 (October 20): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63675/september-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-adult-graphic-novels

Lefèvre, Pascal. 2026. Exhibit Review - Mangatopia: 30 Years of Manga From Kana! [Belgium CBDNI]. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (October 21): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/10/exhibit-review-mangatopia-30-years-of.html

Brundige, Emily. 2026. A Day in the Life: Emily Brundige, Creator of ‘Strawberry Vampire’. Animation Magazine (October 20): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/10/a-day-in-the-life-emily-brundige-creator-of-strawberry-vampire/

Golinkin, Lev. 2026. That Cartoon Mouse Was Me, and His American Dream Is Still Mine Like Me, the Mice Were Refugees, Finding Hope Before Even Setting Foot in the U.S. [“An American Tail”]. Washington Post (October 19): https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/10/19/i-was-child-refugee-an-american-tale-depicts-my-american-dream/

Steinberg, Brian. 2026. Jake Tapper Sketches Work Outside CNN: Graphic Novel Probes Life of ‘Butcher’ Klaus Barbie. Variety (October 21): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jake-tapper-cnn-graphic-novel-the-butcher-klaus-barbie-1236918541/

Scheck, Frank. 2026. ‘Clayface’ Review: DC Studios’ Batman Villain Origin Story Is a Bona Fide Body-Horror Delight. Hollywood Reporter (October 21): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/clayface-review-dc-batman-1236736489/

Manivong, Mark. 2026. A Gorey Halloween. Library of Congress Bibliomania (October 21): https://blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/2026/10/21/a-gorey-halloween/

Mallonee, Dennis. 2026. Chris Squires Talks of Archie Comics and His Alter-Ego, Agent Squires. The Heroic Voice (94; October 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3qBJCXXSs

Uncanny Omar. 2026. Cavan Scott Interview | Star Wars | Black Adam | Doctor Who | Transformers | Sonic The Hedgehog. Near Mint Condition (October 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou3qBJCXXSs

Owen. 2026. Grant Morrison Explains Marvel Boy & Ultimate Fantastic Four!. Owen Likes More Comics and Owen Likes Comics (October 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5alw7lkr38

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. Paul Gravett [Queer As Comics Exhibition]. TASQ ART's Creator In Conversation (83; October 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtDLu5ebiCw

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. Tillie Walden. TASQ ART's Creator In Conversation (80; September 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4qw2YVq_jU

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. Andrew Sumner [Titan Entertainment / Forbidden Planet]. TASQ ART's Creator In Conversation (79; September 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9RzkEKB7SE

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. Joel Meadows. TASQ ART's Creator In Conversation (81; September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V3lKQl9ssCE

Jamar Nicholas, Steve Conley, and Mike Manley. 2026. Howie Noel [Dick Tracy]. Pencil to Pencil (October 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmh9bq2h5Lw

Schatz, Brandon. 2026. The Spirit of the 90s Is Alive in the Direct Market. The Indirect Market (October 21): https://theindirectmarket.ghost.io/the-spirit-of-the-90s-is-alive-in-the-direct-market/

Henehan, Billy. 2026. NYCC ’26: How Does Joshua Williamson Avoid Burn Out? The Beat (October 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-26-joshua-williamson-energ-universe/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Getting Tie-In Graphic Novel [Ben Hatke]. The Beat (October 21): https://www.comicsbeat.com/narnia-magicians-nephew-ogn/

Hassenger, Jesse. 2026. Clayface Brings a Universal Monster Sensibility Back to the DC Universe. AV Club (October 21): https://www.avclub.com/clayface-movie-review-2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Peter Kuper’s Monarchs Installation Now at the American Museum of Natural History. The Beat (October 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/peter-kupers-monarchs-installation-now-at-the-american-museum-of-natural-history/

Library of Congress blogs about Edward Gorey in their collections

 

A Gorey Halloween

Mark Manivong

Library of Congress' Bibliomania blog October 21, 2026

 https://blogs.loc.gov/bibliomania/2026/10/21/a-gorey-halloween/

Nov 14: Megan Wagner Lloyd and Abhi Alwar at East City Bookshop

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/in-store-event-super-pancake-and-the-mystery-of-the-missing-egg-tickets-2003420636053

More about the book:

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a . . . pancake? Everyone’s favorite syrupy superhero Peggy Pancake is back! This time, Peggy and her friends are off to camp where they must solve a mystery and thwart the villain behind it before they're all toast!

When we last saw our hero Peggy Pancake, she was pulling off an epic heist to rescue Breakfast Town from the mind control machinations of the Terrible Toast. Now, Peggy’s beloved mentor Professor Egg is missing, and Peggy and her sidekick pals are determined to crack the case! But with no leads in sight, Peggy is feeling completely flattened, and she can’t escape her weeklong school camping trip.

To make matters worse, Peggy's cabinmate Rosie Strawberry is homesick and impossible to cheer up, and all the camp counselors are acting strange. So when a new clue leads Peggy and her friends to the dark wilderness of the Maple Mountains, Peggy can’t help but follow its trail . . . and quickly discovers that all her friends’ happiness might be at stake.

Will Peggy and her friends survive what danger lies in the wilderness? And can she save Professor Egg from a mysterious supervillain’s scheme? Find out in: SUPER PANCAKE AND THE MYSTERY OF THE MISSING EGG!

Sierra Barnes in Yule vol. 2, on Kickstarter NOW

 From Sierra Barnes:

I'm sure some of you are familiar with the first YULE anthology that came out a couple of years ago and snagged a Ringo nomination--well the second YULE anthology has been announced, and I have a story in it! It's a collection of winter holiday-themed frights and folklore from around the world, and there's some truly top-notch talent as a part of it. There's ten days left to fund, and I would be greatly appreciative if anyone wanted to take a look--the link is here! 

 

YULE: Dreadful Tales for the Holiday Season Volume 2

The gruesome return of the Ringo-nominated anthology of short (3-5pg) pre-commercialized Christmas/Yule/Solstice folklore

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sidequestcomic1/yule-dreadful-tales-for-the-holiday-season-volume-2 

 

What is YULE? 

Yule. Geol. Weihnachten. Winter Solstice. 

Before the soda drinking bears, before the bright red suit, and before the litany of saccharine films & music that saturate every holiday season, there was cold and night and fear.  

The award-nominated collection of short horror comics returns to examine Yule, Winter Solstice, Jacob Marley, and a slew of other terrifying folklore from around the world, from well-known tales of the Mouse King to the lesser-known Kukeri, and all the bizarre traditions in between. 

Artwork by Zack Traum

THE TEAMS

Contributing to this book is an all-star lineup of talent, with each team producing tight-and-terrorizing tales based on 14 different pieces of worldwide folklore

Jacob Marley - Dillon Gilbertson & Zack Traum
Pére Fouettard - Lesly Julien & Minerva Fox
Werewolves - Ian Mondrick & Frederik Hornung 
Nisse - Fellhound & AHG
the Grither - Kat Baumann 
Mouse King - Alaire Racicot 
Yule Cat - Casper Binnett 
Joulupukki - Christa "Cabbage" Harader & Han Seelie
Carnival of Mumathones - Morrocco 
Kukeri - Sierra Barnes
Saint Knut's Day - David "DB" Andry & Desolina Greigo
Tschaggatta - Don Cardenas 
Sir Gawain and the Green Knight - grant stoye & Heather Vaughan
La Befana - Amy Chase & Alex Schlitz 
the Wreck of 1912 - Toren Chenault & Lauren Houser
Sluagh-Sidhe of Brug Na Boinne - Rae Allen  
Cover art by Val Halvorsen 
Pinup by Pete Collins
Lettering & Book Design by Toben Racicot 

Art by Sierra Barnes

 

 

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

 

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

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

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

I can only hope.

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

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

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

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

Ben Hatke goes to Narnia

 

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

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

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

NYCC ’26: Star Wars: Tyro Squadron Adventures brings the Rebellion to D&D

By Julian Lytle on 10/21/2026  https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-26-dungeons-and-dragons-star-wars/

Not the Sharpest Envoy in the Room & Ménage à Tzars by Daniel Boris

 

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

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

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

By Lev Golinkin

Washington Post October 19, 2026

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2026/10/19/i-was-child-refugee-an-american-tale-depicts-my-american-dream/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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