Monday, March 09, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/7-8/2026
Banfield, Devon. 2025. The origins of Afrobeats come to life in a new graphic novel by two Toronto creatives [FELA: Music Is the Weapon]. Now (October 14): https://nowtoronto.com/news/the-origins-of-afrobeats-fela-kuti-graphic-novel/
Bowers, Alex. 2025. New graphic novel highlights Italian-Canadian internment during WW II [Separated from Santo]. Legion (October 15): https://legionmagazine.com/new-graphic-novel-highlights-italian-canadian-internment-during-ww-ii/
*Dueben, Alex. 2025. A Graphic Novel That Exposes the Failures of the American Experiment. In "Simplicity," Mattie Lubchansky writes about monsters, a separatist commune, and nightmarish oligarchs. Electric Lit (October 15): https://electricliterature.com/a-graphic-novel-that-exposes-the-failures-of-the-american-experiment/
*Sullivan, Kevin P. 2025. John Carpenter reveals plans for new album and companion graphic novel: 'It's a movie story' (exclusive). The Halloween director recently debuted a track with collaborators Cody Carpenter and Daniel Davies. Gold Derby (October 15): https://www.goldderby.com/music/2025/john-carpenter-cathedral-album-graphic-novel/
Rogers, Doug. 2025. First person: Peanuts 75th anniversary stirs lifelong memories. From seven newspapers on that first day, Peanuts grew to be published daily in 2,600 papers, read by 355 million people in 21 languages across 75 countries. Alabama Baptist (October 16): https://thealabamabaptist.org/first-person-peanuts-75th-anniversary-stirs-lifelong-memories/
Boran, Marie. 2025. Detroit and Carlow collide in Colm's new high-octane graphic novel [Colm Griffin; Ireland]. Carlow Nationalist (October 16): https://www.carlow-nationalist.ie/news/detroit-and-carlow-collide-in-colms-new-high-octane-graphic-novel_arid-74376.html
Simone, Gail. 2026. ["About not charging for signatures."]. Facebook (March 7): https://www.facebook.com/share/186avjJAhS/
Simone, Gail. 2026. ["Emerald City Comic Con has been a wonderful reminder of what I love about comics conventions."]. Facebook (March 7): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EW3gMHebi/
Hughes, William. 2026. Disney Has Quietly Dumped Its Live-action-but-he's-still-a-sexy-fox Robin Hood Plans; Raya and the Last Dragon Director Carlos López Estrada Has Revealed That His Robin Hood Revival Plans Are Dead at Disney. AV Club (March 6): https://www.avclub.com/disney-dumps-live-action-robin-hood-plans
Gustines, George Gene. 2026. Tatjana Wood, Award-Winning Comic Book Colorist, Dies at 99. New York Times (March 7): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/arts/tatjana-wood-dead.html
Gustines, George Gene. 2026. An Artist of Caped Crusaders Emerges From the Shadows; Klaus Janson, Known for His Work on Daredevil and Batman, Said He Hoped His New Solo Show Could Give People "a Growing Appreciation of What Comics Can Do." New York Times (March 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/06/arts/design/daredevil-batman-artist-klaus-janson-labaune-gallery.html
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Manga Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment Bought By Media Do. Bleeding Cool (March 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/manga-publisher-seven-seas-entertainment-bought-by-media-do/
Unknown. 2026. Michael Halperin (April 6, 1934 - February 25, 2026) [He-Man and the Masters of the Universe writer]. Mount Sinai Memorial Parks & Mortuaries (March): https://mountsinaiparks.keeper.memorial/MichaelHalperin
Hill, Sarah. 2026. Jason Chatfield's Infinite Well, A Cartoonist's Life, A Comedian's Timing, A 21-Year "Overnight Success." Login Podcast (March 3): https://www.loginpodcast.com/podcast/episode/7f2eab32/jason-chatfields-infinite-well-a-cartoonists-life-a-comedians-timing-a-21-year-overnight-success
Benson, Jessica. 2026. Historical Society Celebrates Life of Local Cartoonist With Gallery Debut [Randy Glasbergen]. Evening Sun (March 6): https://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2026-03-06/44525/Historical-society-celebrates-life-of-local-cartoonist-with-gallery-debut
MacLean, Logan. 2026. Editorial Cartoonist Shows P.E.I. Life, Land and Humour in Art [Mike Stratton; Canada]. Prince Edward Island Guardian (February 28): https://www.saltwire.com/prince-edward-island/editorial-cartoonist-shows-pei-life-land-and-humour-in-art/
Evans, Lacey. 2026. Get a Glimpse Into Cartoonist Tom Toro's Process, and Another Chance to Caption One of His Cartoons. KGW News' Hello, Rose City! (February 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIuWF7OpmRs
Hughes, William. 2026. Pixar's Sequel Addiction Has Spread to a Monsters Inc. 3; It's Been 13 Years, and One Since-ended Streaming Show, but Pixar's Revving Up for Another Monsters Sequel. AV Club (March 6): https://www.avclub.com/pixar-sequels-monsters-inc-3
Hughes, William. 2026. Pixar's Pete Docter: "We're Making a Movie, Not Hundreds of Millions of Dollars of Therapy"; The Pixar Studio Head Notably Made Drastic—and Unsuccessful—Efforts to Re-animate Last Year's Highly Personal Elio Into Fiscal Success. AV Club (March 7): https://www.avclub.com/pixar-pete-docter-movie-not-therapy
Fritz, Ben. 2026. Disney Needs Its Next Hit Franchise. Can Pixar's Reluctant Leader Deliver? [in print as He Directed "Inside Out." Can He Find Pixar's Next Hit?]. Wall Street Journal (March 7). online at https://www.wsj.com/business/media/pixar-disney-franchises-pete-docter-80c57f9d
Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2026. Media Do: No Plans for Seven Seas to Use AI for Translation; Seven Seas to Continue Using Human Translators, Editors After Acquisition. Anime News Network (March 3): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-03/media-do-no-plans-for-seven-seas-to-use-ai-for-translation/.234849
Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2026. Manga Market in Japan Shrinks for 1st Time in 7 Years in 2025. Anime News Network (March 3): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-03/manga-market-in-japan-shrinks-for-1st-time-in-7-years-in-2025/.234838
Mateo, Alex. 2026. One Piece Manga Commemorates Over 600 Million Copies Worldwide With Video of Creator Eiichiro Oda Hiding Series' Secret in Ocean. Anime News Network (March 3): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-03/one-piece-manga-commemorates-over-600-million-copies-worldwide-with-video-of-creator-eiichiro-oda-/.234869
Unknown. 2026. One Piece: The 600 Million Milestone — What is the One Piece?. One Piece Official (March 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O9M1UMj-vwE
Cayanan, Joanna. 2026. Shogakukan Discloses It Hired Act-age Writer Tatsuya Matsuki to Pen New Manga on Manga One. Anime News Network (March 2): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/shogakukan-discloses-it-hired-act-age-writer-tatsuya-matsuki-to-pen-new-manga-on-manga-one/.234819
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. "Kagurabachi" Went From Being a Meme to One of Shonen Jump's Must-Read Powerhouses. io9 (March 6): https://gizmodo.com/kagurabachi-went-from-a-meme-to-one-of-shonen-jumps-must-read-powerhouses-2000730605
Carter, Justin. 2026. Celebrate the Many Sides of Asuka in This 30th Anniversary "Evangelion" Short. io9 (March 7): https://gizmodo.com/celebrate-the-many-sides-of-asuka-in-this-30th-anniversary-evangelion-short-2000730995
Carter, Justin. 2026. "Dorohedoro" Brings More Chaos With Season 2 in April. io9 (March 8): https://gizmodo.com/dorohedoro-brings-more-chaos-with-season-2-in-april-2000731068
Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2026. Kyoto Animation President, Co-Founder Hideaki Hatta Dies at 76. Anime News Network (March 2): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-03-02/kyoto-animation-president-co-founder-hideaki-hatta-dies-at-76/.234810
Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. If Anyone Can Rebuild Evangelion, It's Yoko Taro. AV Club (March 6): https://www.avclub.com/neon-genesis-evangelion-reboot-sequel-yoko-taro
Silverman, Rebecca. 2026. Mushrooms and Fairy Tales: An Interview With the Director and Producer of Champignon Witch. Anime News Network (March 2): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-03-02/mushrooms-and-fairy-tales-an-with-the-director-and-producer-of-champignon-witch/.234529
Stewart, Sophia (ed.). 2026. Book Deals: Week of March 9, 2026 [R.E. Burke]. Publishers Weekly (March 6): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/book-deals/article/99863-book-deals-week-of-march-9-2026.html
Radtke, Kristen. 2026. How a Prize-winning Cartoonist Brings Hand-drawn Comics to the Web; Amy Kurzweil, the Illustrator Behind The Verge's "Notes on a Burmese Prison," Talks About How Her Ambitious Collaboration With Danny Fenster Came Together. The Verge (March 4): https://www.theverge.com/uncategorized/888672/how-a-prize-winning-cartoonist-brings-hand-drawn-comics-to-the-web
Kelly, Chris. 2026. I Loved Pixar Movies as a Kid. "Hoppers" Is the Film I Needed as an Adult. Washington Post (March 7): https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/03/07/hoppers-pixar-movie-essay/
Faure, Guillemette. 2023. Jul, Auteur de BD : "Je Dis Oui à Tout, et Mes Filles Me Surnomment le 'père-O.K.'" Le Monde (October 12): https://www.lemonde.fr/intimites/article/2023/12/10/jul-auteur-de-bd-je-dis-oui-a-tout-et-mes-filles-me-surnomment-le-pere-o-k_6205022_6190330.html
Le Gal, Adrien. 2025. Julie Birmant, Scénariste de BD : "Il n'y a Pas Besoin d'Être Picasso Pour Mélanger Vie Amoureuse et Vie d'Artiste." Le Monde (January 6): https://www.lemonde.fr/livres/article/2025/01/06/julie-birmant-scenariste-de-bd-il-n-y-a-pas-besoin-d-etre-picasso-pour-melanger-vie-amoureuse-et-vie-d-artiste_6484802_3260.html
Harper, David. 2026. Surveying the Great Comic Book Sales Chart Debate. SKTCHD (March 4): https://sktchd.com/longform/sales-charts-straw-poll/
Harper, David. 2026. ComicsPRO LIVE! With Heidi MacDonald and Christina Merkler. SKTCHD's Off Panel (541; March 2): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-541-comicspro-live-with-heidi-macdonald-and-christina-merkler/ and https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Heidi_MacDonald_and_Christina_Merkler.mp3
Harper, David. 2026. "It's Our Opportunity to Lose": The Comic Industry on What's Making Them Hopeful About This Moment. SKTCHD (March 5): https://sktchd.com/column/hopeful-interviews-comicspro-2026/
Sunday, March 08, 2026
Chris Kelly on Hoppers animation for WaPo
I loved Pixar movies as a kid. 'Hoppers' is the film I needed as an adult.
I fell for Buzz and Woody, but it took the cooperative effort of a pack of animated woodland creatures to pull me back.
Column by Chris Kelly
Saturday, March 07, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/6/2026 Inbox
Swanson, Charles. 2025. 'Jeopardy!' features 'Peanuts' category in honor of comic strip's 75th anniversary. [Santa Rosa, CA] Press-Democrat (October 13, updated October 14): https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2025/10/13/jeopardy-features-peanuts-category-in-honor-of-comic-strips-75th-anniversary/
Zalben, Alex. 2025. Marvel and DC Should Take Tips from the Crunchyroll Manga App. Comic Book Club (October 14): https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/10/14/crunchyroll-manga-marvel-dc-comics-disney-plus-hbo-max/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Avengers Academy Wins the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comic Book. The Beat (March 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/avengers-academy-glaad/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Future of Dark Horse: "Creating the Very Best Products and Experiences for Fans Worldwide." The Beat (March 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-future-of-dark-horse-creating-the-very-best-products-and-experiences-for-fans-worldwide/
Keefe, Jim. 2026. Al Roker - Hawkman [Flash Gordon]. Patreon (March 6): https://www.patreon.com/posts/al-roker-hawkman-151564656/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Narco #1, The Latest Image Comic to Explode on eBay, Gets Second Print; Narco #1 Is the Latest Comic Book to Explode on eBay, as Image Comics Rush Out a Second Printing in Four Weeks Time. Bleeding Cool (March 5): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/narco-1-the-latest-image-comic-to-explode-on-ebay-gets-second-print/
Draper Carlson, Johanna. 2026. People on the Move: Webtoon's Yongsoo Kim Promoted from Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Global Webtoon to President. ICv2 (March 5): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61793/people-move-webtoons-yongsoo-kim-promoted
Freeman, John. 2026. Hawaiian Islands Comic Art Festival Debuts January 2027. downthetubes (March 6): https://downthetubes.net/hawaiian-islands-comic-art-festival-debuts-january-2027/
Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Creator Profile: Henry Scarpelli. Scoop (March 3): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/creator-profile-henry-scarpelli/
Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Heritage Comics & Original Art Auctions Tally $27.5 Million. Scoop (March 4): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/heritage-comics-original-art-auctions-tally-27-5-million/
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [170]. Scoop (March 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-170/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. The "Invincible Effect" Adds 500,000 Orders onto Image Comics Variants; The "Invincible Effect" Adds 500,000 of Orders onto Image Comics Invincible Team-up Variant Covers for March 2026. Bleeding Cool (March 5): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-invincible-effect-adds-500000-orders-onto-image-comics-variants/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kyle Higgins Launches Black Market Presents for Phone-read Comic Books; Kyle Higgins Launches Black Market Presents for Phone-read Comic Books Through His Substack Newsletter Black Market. Bleeding Cool (March 5): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kyle-higgins-launches-black-market-presents-for-phone-read-comic-books/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Disney-Pixar's 'Hoppers' Honored in Beaverton, Oregon with 'Hoppers Day'. Animation Magazine (March 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/disney-pixars-hoppers-honored-in-beaverton-oregon-with-hoppers-day/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animating Women: Four Shorts from Miyu to Watch Now. Animation Magazine (March 5): [suspicious link removed]
Schavemaker, Peter. 2026. Nordic Animation Stars Continue to Shine Despite Common Global Challenges. Animation Magazine (March 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/nordic-animation-stars-continue-to-shine-despite-common-global-challenges/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Children's & Family Emmy Awards: 'Tiny Chef,' 'Win or Lose' Win Top Animation Prizes. Animation Magazine (March 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/childrens-family-emmy-awards-tiny-chef-win-or-lose-win-top-animation-prizes/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 03/06/26: Captain America Comics Donated to Smithsonian, USHMM. The Beat (March 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-030626/
Baskind, Samantha. 2026. The Historic Comic Books That Introduced Superman and Captain America Just Entered the Smithsonian in a Landmark Acquisition; The National Museum of American History Adds 'Action Comics No. 1' and 'Captain America Comics No. 1' to Its Vast Pop Culture and Entertainment Library. Smithsonian Magazine (March 3): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/the-historic-comic-books-that-introduced-superman-and-captain-america-just-entered-the-smithsonian-in-a-landmark-acquisition-180988284/
Unknown. 2026. Blaze Pizza Partners with Marvel Television's 'Daredevil: Born Again Season 2'. Pizza Marketplace (March 5): https://www.pizzamarketplace.com/news/blaze-pizza-partners-with-marvel-televisions-daredevil-born-again-season-2/
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Ants Marching – This Week's Links. TCJ (March 6): https://www.tcj.com/ants-marching-this-weeks-links/
Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A - Bruno Redondo on 'The DC Art of Bruno Redondo'; From a 12-year-old Reading 'Incredible Hulk' to Three Eisner Awards, Redondo Reflects on the Career That Led to His First Major Art Book. Smash Pages (March 3): https://smashpages.net/2026/03/03/smash-pages-qa-bruno-redondo-on-the-dc-art-of-bruno-redondo/
Keith, Jed W. 2026. Interview: Sherard Jackson on the Kickstarter for Volumes 2 & 3 of DARBI!. Freaksugar (March 2): https://www.freaksugar.com/interview-sherard-jackson-on-the-kickstarter-for-volumes-2-3-of-darbi/
MacKenzie, Angela. 2026. Readers, Local Stores Profit as Book Sales Rise in Quebec [Librairie Drawn & Quarterly]. CTV News (March 2): https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/readers-local-stores-profit-as-book-sales-up-in-quebec/
Drimonis, Toula. 2026. Arizona O'Neill Explores a Decision That Haunted Her in the Graphic Novel Opioids & Organs; An Interview with the Montreal Author and Illustrator. Cult MTL (March 5): https://cultmtl.com/2026/03/arizona-oneill-explores-a-decision-that-haunted-her-in-the-graphic-novel-opioids-organs/
Henderson, Tony. 2026. End of an Era for Landmark Comics Collection; North East Collector's Vast Comic Archive, Which Is Part of UK Social Culture, to Feature in Series of Sales. Cultured. North East (March 4): https://www.culturednortheast.co.uk/p/end-of-an-era-for-landmark-comics
MacDonald, Heidi and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. ComicsPro 2026. PW Comics World: More to Come (708; February 27): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1404
Reid, Calvin, Heidi MacDonald, and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. The Year in Review. Publishers Weekly More to Come (704; January 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2RxA-kyTXc
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Tom Gauld Interview. Publishers Weekly More to Come (706; February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9-dVgVwilU
MacDonald, Heidi and Kate Fitzsimons. 2026. Spring Comics and Graphic Novel Preview. PW Comics World: More to Come (707; February 6): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1403 andhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKcL9VVDkq0
Weiss, Josh. 2026. Mike Mignola's 'Lands Unknown' Seeks Divinity Without Any Skin. Forbes (March 4): https://www.forbes.com/sites/joshweiss/2026/03/04/mike-mignolas-unknown-lands-seeks-divinity-without-any-skin/
Brooke, David. 2026. Ben Stenbeck on 'Lands Unknown: The Skinless Man' and Letting the Horror Loose; The Writer-artist Also Tales Embracing Creative Freedom, the Long Game Behind the Series, and Even Flowers. AIPT (March 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/03/ben-stenbeck-skinless-man-qa/
Teng, Pei-ju. 2026. Interview - Turning Research into Art: Graphic Novel on Chinese Migrant Women in Taiwan ["Women, Bras and Chicken Feet: The Journey of 'Made in China'."]. CNA (March 5): https://focustaiwan.tw/culture/202603050009
Unknown. 2026. Manga Publisher Shogakukan Faces Scandal Over Editor's Role in Author's Sexual Abuse Case [Ichiro Hajime]. Malay Mail (March 1): https://www.malaymail.com/news/life/2026/03/01/manga-publisher-shogakukan-faces-scandal-over-editors-role-in-authors-sexual-abuse-case/210864
Le Gal, Adrien. 2026. La Mort de Clément Oubrerie, Dessinateur d'« Aya de Yopougon » et Auteur d'Une Trentaine d'Ouvrages; L'auteur de Bande Dessinée, Célèbre Pour la Série Racontant la Jeunesse Ivoirienne de la Fin des Années 1970, Scénarisée Par Marguerite Abouet, a Été Emporté le 1ᵉʳ Mars Par la Maladie de Charcot. Il Avait 59 Ans. Le Monde (March 4): https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2026/03/04/la-mort-de-clement-oubrerie-dessinateur-d-aya-de-yopougon-et-auteur-d-une-trentaine-d-ouvrages_6669517_3382.html
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Don't Sleep on This One: Doug Wagner, Daniel Hillyard Talk "New Era" with Tense 'Narco'. AIPT (March 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/03/narco-feature-wagner-and-hillyard/
Borrelli, Christopher. 2026. In 2013, CPS Tried to Ban a Book. It Didn't Go Well. A New Graphic Novel Tells the Tale [Persepolis and "Wake Now in the Fire"]. Chicago Tribune (March 4): https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/03/04/in-2013-cps-tried-to-ban-a-book-it-didnt-go-well-a-new-graphic-novel-tells-the-tale/
Unknown. 2026. Drawing Out Stories of Australian Comics; The New Folio: Stories of Australian Comics Website Invites Readers to Drift Through Interviews, Images and Stories from the People Shaping Australia's Contemporary Comics Scene. Creative Australia (March 4): https://creative.gov.au/news-events/stories/drawing-out-stories-australian-comics
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Chris Yates II on the Upcoming Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book Series, 'Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol'. Fanbase Press (March 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58248-fanbase-press-interviews-chris-yates-ii-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-comic-book-series-marcus-walker-kingslayer-protocol/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Doug Marcaida on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Collected 'Lineage' Trade Paperback. Fanbase Press (March 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58250-fanbase-press-interviews-doug-marcaida-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-collected-lineage-trade-paperback/
Kayoko, Kuramochi. 2026. Young Love with a Modern Twist: "I See Your Face, Turned Away". Nippon.com (March 3): https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/b11804/
Summers, Juana. 2026. After 25 Years, Gorillaz Band Members Are Still Cartoons but the Music Is Very Real. NPR's All Things Considered (March 2): Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/03/02/nx-s1-5677672/after-25-years-gorillaz-band-members-are-still-cartoons-but-the-music-is-very-real; https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2026/03/20260302_atc_after_25_years_members_of_the_band_gorillaz_are_still_cartoons_but_the_music_is_very_real.mp3; and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5677672
Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Indulging in Maira Kalman's Capacity for Producing Calm. The Daily Heller (March 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-indulging-in-maira-kalmans-capacity-for-producing-calm/
Savas, Minae. 2026. Book Review: The Tale of Genji Through Contemporary Manga: Challenging Gender and Sexuality in Japan. Journal of International Women's Studies (manuscript 3593): https://vc.bridgew.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3593&context=jiws
Vicky. 2026. Monster Locker [review]. No Flying No Tights (February 13): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/02/13/monster-locker-2/
Jennifer. 2026. The Floofs Reach for the Stars [review. Penelope O'Neill, UK]. No Flying No Tights (February 16): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/02/16/the-floofs-reach-for-the-stars/
Jennifer. 2026. Prehistoric Mammals [Science Comics, review]. No Flying No Tights (March 2): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/03/02/prehistoric-mammals/
Al. 2026. Heartcore [review]. No Flying No Tights (March 3): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/03/03/heartcore/
Megan, Shannan, Tayla, Mariela, and Martha. 2026. Staff Picks: Immigration [reviews]. No Flying No Tights (March 3): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/03/03/staff-picks-immigration/
Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: Mrs Orwell Is Believable Graphic Historical Fiction of the Highest Order. The Beat (March 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-mrs-orwell-is-believable-graphic-historical-fiction-of-the-highest-order/
Willsher, Kim. 2025. French Woman in Mother of All Trademark Battles with DC Comics Over Parenting App Wondermum; Lise Sobéron's Wondermum App Has Name and Graphics Allegedly Similar to DC's Wonder Woman, Lawyers Claim. Guardian (October 13): https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2025/oct/14/france-wondermum-app-trademark-battle-dc-comics
Biggs, Brian. 2026. Sitting Around Talking About Art Supplies, Episode 0: An Introduction. YouTube (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNF0IvVL5s
Simons, Dean. 2026. British Book Awards Announce First Ever Graphic Novel Shortlist. The Beat (March 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/british-book-awards-announce-first-ever-graphic-novel-shortlist/
Wilkinson, Alissa. 2026. 'Hoppers' Review: Animal Magnetism [in print as Can't We Get Along (And Eat Each Other)?]. New York Times (March 6): C6. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/05/movies/hoppers-review.html
Lussier, Germain. 2026. The Director of 'Hoppers' Was Sure He'd Have to Cut Its Most Shocking Moment; Daniel Chong Was Ready to Cut the Scene, Until Pixar Legends Pete Docter and Andrew Stanton Stepped In. io9 (March 6): https://gizmodo.com/the-director-of-hoppers-was-sure-hed-have-to-cut-its-most-shocking-moment-2000730796
Beck, Brandon. 2026. Humanity's Superpower Shines Through This Iconic Image [Captain America #1]. Washington Post (March 6): A15. Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/interactive/2026/jack-kirby-comic-book-film-smithsonian/
Unknown / Los Angeles Times. 2026. Pixar's High Hopes for 'Hoppers'. Washington Post (March 6): C1-2.
Bahr, Lindsay / Associated Press. 2026. A Dam Fine Adventure from Pixar [Hoppers]. Washington Post (March 6): Weekend 13, 15.
Acres, Dylan. 2026. The Manga One Incident [Shoichi Yamamoto]. Rumic World (February 28): https://www.furinkan.com/features/articles/mangaone.html
Douek, Rich. 2026. Come Get a Black Eye: A New Comic Feature for Black Market Narrative. Just Douek (March 6): https://richdouek.substack.com/p/come-get-a-black-eye
Josh. 2026. Defiant [review]. No Flying No Tights (February 9): https://noflyingnotights.com/blog/2026/02/09/defiant/
Hayden, Jennifer. 2026. The Apple and the Hermit Mother. Mutha Magazine (January 27): https://www.muthamagazine.com/2026/01/the-apple-and-the-hermit-mother/
Garside, Brian, Megan Marsden, Stephanie Gerk, Joseph Keatinge, Django Bohren, Blake Morgan, Gabe Yocum, Keith Davidsen, and Atom! Freeman. 2026. What Is Prana?. Prana: Direct Market Solutions's Comic Industry Insiders (March 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TU_dFU59RwQ
Siuntres, John. 2026. Tom Brevoort Editing the Marvel Comics Line. Word Balloon (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qowVwjU1X6o
Siuntres, John. 2026. Alex Segura Daredevil Novel. Word Balloon (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSKxBLAl21c
Clopton, Kay. 2026. CXC 2025: Spotlight on Curtis Creator Ray Billingsley. CXC Festival (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UqGHBj7HA8
Canini, Brian. 2026. CXC 2025: Spotlight on Michel Fiffe: A COPRA Celebration and Farewell. CXC Festival (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWeu7nBx4iQ
Harkness, M. S. 2026. CXC 2025: Jhonen Vasquez in Person!. CXC Festival (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0o-lWWSx49w
Miller, Sara Phoebe, Jerzy Drozd, and Lucy Knisley. 2026. CXC 2025: Understanding (Kids') Comics: The Business and Craft of Kids' Comics. CXC Festival (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2oLgn29vnk
Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, and Joel Mishon. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by Sofia Warren. CartoonStock (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nXoKI1ZC9A
Cooklin [Caitlin Cook]. 2026. Free SAW Comics Workshop with Cooklin!. Sequential Artists Workshop (March 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGjSP9wAPes
Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Fine Art to Comics: Mia Wolff; The Brooklyn Artist Discusses Bread & Wine, The Empty Lot, Lost and Found, and Her Work with Fantagraphics. Graphic Memoir Blog (March 6): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/fine-art-to-comics-mia-wolff
Friday, March 06, 2026
March 29: Philharmonia Fantastique at the Kennedy Center
NSO Family Concert
Philharmonia Fantastique:
The Making of an Orchestra
Mar. 29 at 2 p.m. | Concert Hall
Told through a mesmerizing hybrid of animated and live action filming, a magical Sprite embarks on a musical journey through the inner workings of an orchestra! Violin strings vibrate, brass valves slice air, and drumheads resonate like you've never seen before—all set to live music from the National Symphony Orchestra. By the film's end, the orchestra comes together in a spectacular finale!
Conducted by Michelle Merrill and written by former Kennedy Center Composer-in-Residence Mason Bates, this NSO commission was co-created with Academy Award–nominated director/writer Gary Rydstrom and Academy Award–nominated animator Jim Capobianco.
Most enjoyed by ages 5+
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March 15: Adeline Kon at Fantom Comics at 5:30
WaPo publishes editorial by comic book donor, but can't do its own movie reviews
Humanity's superpower shines through this iconic image [Captain America #1]
NPR talks to Gorillaz
After 25 years, Gorillaz band members are still cartoons but the music is very real
Gorillaz, the animated band, burst on the scene 25 years ago. NPR's Juana Summers talks to musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett, the band's creators, about how it has evolved.
It's not comics, but it's in the Library of Congress now thanks to the comics curator
Sitting Around Talking About Art Supplies, episode 0: an introduction
Ok, technically this is Philadelphia, but Brian's a good friend of mine, and an interesting guy. Sara Duke and I did an hour-long interview with him a few years back on a Library of Congress patio, and it ran in IJOCA.
Sitting Around Talking About Art Supplies, episode 0: an introduction
Blerdcon started today
Smithsonian also gets a Captain America #1, along with Action Comics #1
The Historic Comic Books That Introduced Superman and Captain America Just Entered the Smithsonian in a Landmark Acquisition
The National Museum of American History adds 'Action Comics No. 1' and 'Captain America Comics No. 1' to its vast pop culture and entertainment library
Thursday, March 05, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/5/2026
*Eddie Germano Cartoons: An inventory of his cartoons at Syracuse University. Syracuse University Libraries' Special Collections Research Center. https://library.syracuse.edu/digital/guides/g/germano_e.htm#d0e141
*Degg, D. D. 2026. Eddie Germano – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (March 5): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/05/eddie-germano-rip/
*Unknown. Edward P. Germano (November 15, 1924 — February 27, 2026) Obituary. Folson Funeral Service (March): https://www.folsomfuneral.com/obituaries/edward-germano
Griepp, Milton. 2026. Direct Market Pioneer Mike Richardson Ousted as Dark Horse CEO; Parent Embracer Removes Company Founder. ICv2 (March 5): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61786/direct-market-pioneer-mike-richardson-ousted-dark-horse-ceo
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Crowdfunding Round-Up: Marcus Walker: Kingslayer Protocol, Worlds Between Worlds, Fruits, and Three More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (March 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crowdfunding-round-up-marcus-walker-kingslayer-protocol-worlds-between-worlds-fruits-and-three-more-projects-youll-love/
Guerrero, Justin. 2026. Chikn Nuggit Creator Kyra Kupetsky Leaves BuzzFeed to Protest AI Requirement. The Beat (March 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/chikn-nuggit-creator-kyra-kupetsky-leaves-buzzfeed-to-protest-ai-requirement/
Serrano Denis, Ricardo. 2026. The NYPL Channeled the Spirit of Borikén for Its Library After Hours ¡Wepa! Puerto Ricans in Comics Event. The Beat (March 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/wepa-after-hours-nypl/
Swinimer, John. 2026. True North Country Comics Videos. https://www.youtube.com/@truenorthcountrycomicsvideos
Swinimer, John. 2017–present. True North Country Comics. https://truenorthcountrycomics.com/
Swinimer, John. 2026. Joe Ollman Gets Chatty About 'The Woodchipper'. True North Country Comics Videos (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nI_XL8Nh2FM
Swinimer, John. 2026. Toronto Comicon: Duane Murray's 'Who Are the Power Pals?'. True North Country Comics Videos (March 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XB83Ni1Z-H0
Swinimer, John. 2026. Jay Odjick Reveals 'Kaboom! Blast Off'. True North Country Comics Videos (January 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=suDibtpXjzM
Swinimer, John. 2026. Jerome Cabanatan Offers 'One Stone: The Escape' Comic Book. True North Country Comics Videos (February 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSOzPdq0354
Swinimer, John. 2026. Simon Roy Expands 'Griz Grobus' Universe. True North Country Comics Videos (January 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbWAe9x_b0A
Swinimer, John. 2026. Stephanie Guest Unveils Her Graphic Novel 'Sunset Chaser'. True North Country Comics Videos (March 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctTWHtJYoV4
Green, Karen, Dean Haspiel, Arie Kaplan, Charles Kochman, and Danny Fingeroth. 2026. The Comics vs the Fascists - A Will Eisner Week Event, March 3, 2026. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (445; March 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2pSq2iLkvW0
Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Agent Cupcake W/ Lauren Davis, Mel Hilario & Katie Longua - Comix Experience Graphic Novel Kids Club. Comix Experience (March 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eb_wWTJg3Vl
Hibbs, Brian. 2026. Goon: Them That Won't Stay Dead W/ Eric Powell - Comix Experience Graphic Novel Club. Comix Experience (March 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsJie59EpK4
Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast LIVE with Special Guest Moni Barrette [comics librarian]. Pop Culture Squad (March 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-YJvY6Wq2I
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Making Sense of the X-Men - An Interview with Marvel Expert Troy Brownfield!. Collectors Confessions (March 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rKGWlbJtFwQ
Cox, Bill, et al. 2026. OAX 2026 Recap with Artists and Exhibitors. CAF+ (March 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ordvBIVN-sA
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Neil Moherman. Words, Images, & Worlds (March 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeN4DNTaCGA
Unknown. 2026. Webtoon Appoints New President. Publishers Weekly (March 5): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5782
Spratford, Sam. 2026. Dark Horse Founder, CEO Mike Richardson Departs [in print as Dark Horse Unseats Founder, Longtime CEO Mike Richardson]. Publishers Weekly (March 5): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/99842-dark-horse-unseats-founder-longtime-ceo-mike-richardson.html
Kit, Borys. 2026. Mike Richardson Out as CEO of Dark Horse Entertainment After 40 Years; Embracer, the Video Game Holding Company That Bought Dark Horse in 2022, Is Installing a Gaming Exec as Interim CEO. Hollywood Reporter (March 4): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/mike-richardson-exits-dark-horse-entertainment-ceo-1236521708/
Unknown. 1957. Tizzy Will Join the Comics Soon in the Macon News [Kate Osann]. Macon_News_1957_05_16. Scan online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/kate-osann-tizzy-The_Macon_News_1957_05_16.jpg
Lynch, Mike. 2026. From the Dick Buchanan Files: Kate Osann's "Tizzy" 1953 - 1956. Mike Lynch Cartoons (February 24): https://mikelynchcartoons.blogspot.com/2026/02/from-dick-buchanan-files-kate-osanns.html
Reinhart, Rhonda. 2026. The Many Lives of David Wright; Wartime Pinups and Groundbreaking Comic Art — Stewarded for Decades by Collector Roger Clark — Chart the Remarkable Evolution of a Singular British Talent. Intelligent Collector (March 3): https://intelligentcollector.com/the-many-lives-of-david-wright/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Report: Threats to Cartoonist Worldwide Are Changing. Daily Cartoonist (March 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/04/report-threats-to-cartoonist-worldwide-are-changing/
Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Marvel Comics Artist Todd Nauck Discusses His Creative Process – and Recent Work on an OREO Collaboration. Brands Untapped (February 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/marvel-comics-artist-todd-nauck-discusses-his-creative-process-and-recent-work-on-an-oreo-collaboration/
Ali, Nyala. 2026. A Labour of Love: Comic Collection Skewers Power Dynamics While Finding Hope Amid Characters' Struggles [The Woodchipper by Joe Ollmann]. Winnipeg Free Press (February 21): https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/arts-and-life/entertainment/books/2026/02/21/a-labour-of-love-5
Lussier, Germain. 2026. A Sequel to 'The Wild Robot' Is Finally Moving Ahead; Roz and Brightbill, Stars of One of the Best Animated Films in Recent Memory, Are Returning with a New Director. io9 (March 5): https://gizmodo.com/a-sequel-to-the-wild-robot-is-finally-moving-ahead-2000730205
Williams, Kristian. 2026. Reviews: Partisans: A Graphic History of Anti-Fascist Resistance. TCJ (March 5): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/partisans-a-graphic-history-of-anti-fascist-resistance/
Tyler, Raymond and Paul Buhle (eds.). 2026. Partisans: A Graphic History of Anti-Fascist Resistance. Toronto, Canada: Between the Lines.
Stivé, Valerio. 2026. Lucca Comics and Games 2025: A Merry, Light-hearted Show, but Not Devoid of Complainers. TCJ (March 4): https://www.tcj.com/lucca-comics-and-games-2025-a-merry-light-hearted-show-but-not-devoid-of-complainers/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. The Diamond Death Throes Continue, but Comics Surge Ahead. TCJ (March 5): https://www.tcj.com/the-diamond-death-throes-continue-but-comics-surge-ahead/
Peters, Mark. 2026. Reviews: Shaolin Cowboy: Beginning of the End Results — 21 Years of Blood, Sweat, and Chainsaws. TCJ (March 3): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/shaolin-cowboy-beginning-of-the-end-results-21-years-of-blood-sweat-and-chainsaws/
Nicholson, Brian. 2026. Reviews: Hobtown Mystery Stories 3: The Secret of the Saucer. TCJ (March 4): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/hobtown-mystery-stories-3-the-secret-of-the-saucer/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Mike Richardson Fired from Dark Horse After Founding It 40 Years Ago. Bleeding Cool (March 4): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mike-richardson-fired-from-dark-horse-after-founding-it-40-years-ago/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Disney Animation's 'Songs in Sign Language' Debuts on Disney+ in April. Animation Magazine (March 4): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/disney-animations-songs-in-sign-language-debuts-on-disney-in-april/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. TeamTO Launches Anime-Inspired Production Division TeamTOKO. Animation Magazine (March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/teamto-launches-anime-inspired-production-division-teamtoko/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Aircraft Pictures Veteran Anthony Leo Joins Cartoon Saloon as New CEO. Animation Magazine (March 4): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/aircraft-pictures-veteran-anthony-leo-joins-cartoon-saloon-as-new-ceo/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Watch: Crafting the Showstopper Visuals of 'KPop Demon Hunters' (Exclusive). Animation Magazine (March 4): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/watch-crafting-the-showstopper-visuals-of-kpop-demon-hunters-exclusive/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Bruno Redondo on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for 'The DC Art of Bruno Redondo' with Clover Press. Fanbase Press (March 3): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58243-fanbase-press-interviews-bruno-redondo-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-dc-art-of-bruno-redondo-with-clover-press/
Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Barbara Perez Marquez on the Upcoming Release of the Young Adult Graphic Novel, 'The Curie Society: Game of Code,' Through the MIT Press. Fanbase Press (March 3): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58241-fanbase-press-interviews-barbara-perez-marquez-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-young-adult-graphic-novel-the-curie-society-game-of-code-through-the-mit-press/

