Friday, October 02, 2026

Mint launches 4th DC Comics coin

U.S. Mint Launches Supergirl Gold Coin and Silver Medals With Krypto the Superdog

Supergirl becomes the fourth hero in the Comic Art series, following Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman

Darrin Lee Unser

October 1, 2026 https://www.coinnews.net/2026/10/01/mint-launches-supergirl-coin-silver-medals/

Alexandria's Shawn Martinbrough interviewed at Baltimore Comic Con

Baltimore Comic-Con Interview: Shawn Martinbrough

Scoop September 29, 2026 https://www.overstreetaccess.com/baltimore-comic-con-interview-shawn-martinbrough/

Oct 12: HEROES RISE-UP: The Power of Luchadores Cinema, Comics, and Creative Legacy

LvE x AIGA Dc

If you want to check out more of the book events, in conjunction with Lost Origins Gallery and AIGA DC, we are having an east coast book talk October 12th! It starts at 5:30 in the alley way and ends up in the gallery as designer Jeffrey Everett and cinema historian David Wilt discuss the history of luchador cinema and the making of the book. This is a ticketed event and will sell out especially as there will be treats galore! CHECK OUT THE DETAILS HERE!

When & Where

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Lost Origins Gallery

3110 Mt Pleasant St NW, 2nd Floor

Washington, DC 20010

Taking place during National Hispanic Heritage Month, HEROES RISE-UP: The Power of Luchadores Cinema, Comics, and Creative Legacy, in partnership with Lost Origins Gallery, is an engaging, multi-sensory event celebrating Lucha culture and Latino creativity through art and conversations around film and history.

The program explores the legacy and impact of Luchadores cinema and comics, highlighting Luchadores as powerful symbols of strength, identity, creativity, and representation.

The evening will feature renowned designer and illustrator Jeffrey Everett, co-author of Luchadores vs. Everything, in conversation with David Wilt and moderated by Jason Torres. Drawing from Everett’s recent publication with Viviana Garcia Besné, the discussion will explore iconic figures, historic heroes, films, artwork, interviews, and traditions rooted in Cuban and Mexican Lucha culture, as well as what makes their stories distinctive and powerful.

The event will also mark the closing of the Luchadores vs. Everything outdoor exhibition, featuring Everett’s artwork alongside work by local artists, followed by a reception offering attendees an opportunity to connect celebrate and experience the enduring legacy of Lucha culture and storytelling.

__________________________________________________________________________

Our Panelists

Jeffrey Everett is Jeffrey Everett is a designer, illustrator, and author running his studio Rockets are Red outside of Washington, DC. He is also an Art Director at The National Institutes of Health. He earned his MFA from The School of Visual Arts in New York City, NY. Jeffrey has had the pleasure of creating for a wide variety of entertainment, corporate, and non-profit clients. Jeffrey has created designs for such bands as Joan Jett, Social Distortion, Foo Fighters, Lou Reed, Gaslight Anthem, The Bouncing Souls, and for luchadores such as Rey Mysterio and Penta. He has created work for companies such as RedBull, Simon and Schuster, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Variety, The Washingtonian, Universal Records, LiveNation, Dreamworks, and more.

Dr. David Wilt is a Professorial Lecturer in Film Studies at GWU and a retired University of Maryland systems librarian. In more than 40 years as a film scholar, he has authored, co-authored, or contributed to more than a dozen books on film and popular culture, including Hardboiled in Hollywood, The Mexican Filmography,Companion to Film Noir, The Ten Cent War, and Global James Bond.

Jason Torres is a writer, producer, director, and lifelong pop-culture obsessive whose work spans television, comedy, sports, and the stranger corners of culture. His credits include BET, TBS, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon, MTV, CNN, Complex, Fanatics, and Hell’s Kitchen. He is a Morgan State University graduate, former Baltimore City Paper writer, and creator of The Non-Linear Writer, a talk and workshop about finding unconventional ways into stories and creative careers. Jason currently develops and produces original projects across entertainment and wrestling.

Thank you to our event partner:
Lost Origins Gallery is a privately-owned arts and culture space located on historic Mount Pleasant Street in Washington D.C. Founded by Jason Hamacher.

Thursday, October 01, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 10/1/2026

Singh, Olivia. 2026. Seth MacFarlane Returns to His Roots With Ted: The Animated Series First Look; Mark Wahlberg, Amanda Seyfried, and Jessica Barth will reprise their Ted roles in the show. AV Club (September 30): https://www.avclub.com/ted-the-animated-series-first-look

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Love Inspires New Inventions in the Uneven but Fun ‘Sparks of Tomorrow’. io9 (September 30): https://gizmodo.com/sparks-of-tomorrow-netflix-anime-review-kyoto-animation-2000819471

Holmberg, Ryan. 2026. Ryan Holmberg and Tinguu Talk Art, Inspiration, and His New Book "The Cannibals". Phantasy Violence (September 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lnRKVezxzA

Destito, Deanna. 2026. How To Make A Graphic Novel - Mike Maihack (The Moonlit Spiral) Explains His Process! Comic Book School (September 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25XEQW0KCag

De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talking Comics History With Roy Schwartz. Words, Images, & Worlds (October 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQAvvaF9qhQ

Siuntres, John. 2026. Kelley Jones Matt Wagner Dracula: Book IV. Word Balloon (October 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzYBWzFqigQ

Farley, Chad. 2026. Dracula Isn't Dead?! Matt Wagner & Kelley Jones Reveal Their Final Chapter. Collectors Confessions (October 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyYRJMoPcU

Smith, Barney, Johnell DeWitt, Michelle Lin, Patrick Williams, and Abigale Lyn. 2026. Why Children’s Graphic Novel Creators Need Their Own Pitch Platform [KidLitGN]. StoryComic Presents (547; October 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdqGqaqxmJw and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBExYWv6cMs

Siuntres, John. 2026. John McCrea Horror and Hitman's Return. Word Balloon (October 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwcxpK4ERN8

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. After Seven Years, I'm Coming Back to the Lakes International Comic Art Festival… In the Interest of Full Disclosure, Here's What Happened Last Time... New York Cartoons (October 1): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/after-seven-years-im-coming-back

Phoenix, Jack. 2026. The Importance of Libraries in the Comic Book Market w/ Tiny Onion's Harley Salbacka! Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Comics Librarian Podcast (October 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4V6fry6sS5c

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. NYRB to Publish Cute/Horror Manga 'Nekojiru Udon'; First Complete Collection in English of Cult Classic from 'Garo'. ICv2 (October 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63515/nyrb-publish-cute-horror-manga-nekojiru-udon

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Who Would Have Thought the Creator of ‘My Hero Academia’ Had a Knack for Horror? Kohei Horikoshi trades superheros for ritualistic horror in his boy-meets-girl one-shot, 'Quit Laughing, Shijima.' io9 (October 1): https://gizmodo.com/my-hero-academia-kohei-horikoshi-horror-one-shot-manga-quit-laughing-shijima-2000820395

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Great job, Internet!: Trove of Phil Tippett Studio Work Saved at Liquidation Sale Is Now Online; Found in a folder of CD-ROMs and DVDs at the Tippett Studios liquidation sale, this collection contains high-res behind the scenes photos, production stills, animation tests from a modern master. AV Club (October 1): https://www.avclub.com/gji-phil-tippett-animation-stuido-work-saved-from-liquidation

Wielgosz, Dave. 2026. Showdown #4 Interview With Clayton Cowles: Showdown & Comics Letterer Extraordinaire. The Weekly Up-Dave (September 17): https://weeklyupdave.beehiiv.com/p/showdown-4-interview-with-clayton-cowles

Richardson, Ben. 2026. James Gillray and Georgian Medical Satire. National Library of Medicine's Circulating Now (October 1): https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2026/10/01/james-gillray-and-georgian-medical-satire/

Wood, Sasha. 2026. What's Coming For Absolute Batman?? Chatting W/Scott Snyder. Casually Comics (September 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lklcnE7JadY

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Tapas Update: Site to Shut Down on March 31, and Reactions From All Over. The Beat (October 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tapas-update-shut-down-creators/

Alaniz, José. 2026. Graphic Novel Review Essay: A Brief History of a Long War. International Journal of Comic Art (October 1): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/10/graphic-novel-review-essay-brief.html

Naiem, Mariam, Yulia Vus, and Ivan Kypibida. 2026. A Brief History of a Long War [Ukraine]. Ten Speed Graphic.

Reddy, Gautami. 2026. How to Write About an Indian Artist for Western Readers [satire; comics journalism]. Hyperallergic (September 30): https://hyperallergic.com/how-to-write-about-an-indian-artist-for-western-readers/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: Adventure Time: Side Quests Gets Experimental With Animation in New Season. The Beat (October 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-adventure-time-side-quests-season-2/

Holub, Christian. 2026. PW Talks With Kristina Rogers, ReedPop; The New York Comic Con showrunner is getting ready to celebrate the 20th anniversary of NYCC at this year’s event [in print as Kristina Rogers Reedpop, September 28, 2026]. Publishers Weekly (September 25): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/101341-pw-talks-with-kristina-rogers-reedpop.html

Vigneault, François. 2026. Interview: Brecht Evens Explores Childhood Imagination With The Jellyfish King. The Beat (October 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-brecht-evens-the-jellyfish-king/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Modi Government Blocks Manjul, Satish Acharya Instagram Accounts. Daily Cartoonist (September 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/30/india-blocks-manjul-acharya-instagram-accounts/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Howie Noel is the New Regular Dick Tracy Artist. Daily Cartoonist (September 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/30/howie-noel-is-new-dick-tracy-artist/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Absolute Batman' Hiatus and Return; December Impact - Nearly 500,000 Fewer Copies Sold. ICv2 (October 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63510/absolute-batman-hiatus-return

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Warner Bros. Discovery Details “Huge Potential” in Upcoming Animation Slate Ahead of BLE 2026. Brands Untapped (September 30): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/warner-bros-discovery-details-huge-potential-in-upcoming-animation-slate-ahead-of-ble-2026/

Butler, Adam. 2026. NFL, Paramount Products & Experiences and Outerstuff Team Up for SpongeBob SquarePants Collection. Brands Untapped (September 30): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/nfl-paramount-products-experiences-and-outerstuff-team-up-for-spongebob-squarepants-collection/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Simon Clarke – Digital Director for Bluey at BBC Studios – on New Formats, More Book Reads and Fresh Creator Collabs. Brands Untapped (September 29): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/simon-clark-digital-director-for-bluey-at-bbc-studios-on-new-formats-more-book-reads-and-fresh-creator-collabs/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. English Version of ‘Dunce’ Launching Oct 5 [Norway]. Daily Cartoonist (September 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/30/english-version-of-dunce-launching-oct-5/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Artificial Intelligence Equals Actual Infringement. Daily Cartoonist (September 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/30/artificial-intelligence-equals-actual-infringement/

Bird, Betsy. 2026. Who Needs Donuts When You’ve Got Lovely Interviews Like This? A Talk with Mark Alan Stamaty. School Library Journal (September 30): https://afuse8production.slj.com/2026/09/30/who-needs-donuts-when-youve-got-lovely-interviews-like-this-a-talk-with-mark-alan-stamaty

Sava, Oliver. 2026. 5 New Comics to Read in October, Including Marvel's New Horror Line; She's—the Bride Of Frankenstein, that is—alive! AV Club (October 1): https://www.avclub.com/best-comics-october-marvel-dc-midnight-spiderman-bride-of-frankenstein

Kugler, Oliver. 2026. Public Square: Illustration of people in protest. Rabie Kacem [in Tunisia; comics journalism]. New York Times (September 27): SR2

Kennedy, Mark / Associated Press. 2026. An ode to friendship set against Filipino folklore [Forgotten Island]. Washington Post (September 25): Weekend 16

Denis, Ricardo Serrano. 2026. The New York Public Library Chooses the Best New Comics of 2026. The Beat (October 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/new-york-library-best-comics-2026/

Unknown. 2026. Best New Comics of 2026 for Adults. New York Public Library's Books & More Recommendations (October 1): https://www.nypl.org/books-more/recommendations/comics-2026/adults and https://www.nypl.org/sites-drupal/default/files/2026-10/Best-New-Comics-2026.pdf

Evening Mail Syndicate. 1920. Rube Goldberg Signs Again [Goldberg, Harry Tuthill advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 52 (34; January 22): 19. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-22_52_34/page/18/mode/2up

Unknown. 1923. Cartoonist Wins Prize [John Argens, Oakland Post-Inquirer, animal rights]. Fourth Estate (May 19): 4. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=umn.319510007328686&seq=734

International Feature Service. 1920. Krazy Kat the Supreme Jester of Millions [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 52 (33; January 15): 52. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-15_52_33/page/52/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Defend Comic Character. Sheboygan Press Staff Members Get Editorial Space in Controversy [Wash Tubbs, animal rights]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (32; December 28): 42. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-28_62_32/page/42/mode/2up

Kuiper, Henry (Mrs). 1929. ["This is not the first time that I have been horrified at the vulgarity produced in the comics ...” Wash Tubbs letter, animal rights, Christianity, religion]. Sheboygan Press (December 16): 12. Online at https://www.newspapers.com/image/239847024/

Unknown. 1920. Europe, Sign Here... [Bud Fisher]. Editor and Publisher 52 (31; January 1): 23. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-01_52_31/page/22/mode/2up

Newspaper Feature Service. 1920. Just Boy is just the kind of Sunday kid comic that gets everybody [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 52 (32; January 8): 29. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-08_52_32/page/28/mode/2up

Unknown. 1920. Features Have Been Hobby with Conklin for Years [Hazen Conklin of New York Evening World, Thompson Feature Service]. Editor and Publisher 52 (31; January 1): 14. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-01_52_31/page/14/mode/2up

Unknown. 1920. ["Cartoonist wishes position on daily paper" job wanted classified advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 52 (32; January 8): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-08_52_32/page/32/mode/2up

International Feature Service. 1920. Hearst Million Dollar Features [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 52 (34; January 22): 37. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1920-01-22_52_34/page/36/mode/2up

NLM on Gillray

James Gillray and Georgian Medical Satire

By Ben Richardson

https://circulatingnow.nlm.nih.gov/2026/10/01/james-gillray-and-georgian-medical-satire/

Ryan Holmberg and Tinguu Talk Art, Inspiration, and His New Book "The Cannibals"

Ryan Holmberg

Phantasy Violence Sep 25, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lnRKVezxzA

Manga historian Ryan Holmberg sat down with comic book writer and artist Tinguu at Fantom Comics in Washington D.C. to discuss his new book, The Cannibals, courtesy of Fieldmouse Press. Get your copy here: https://stores.comichub.com/fantom_co...

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/30/2026

Robinson, Murray. 1952. Pogo's Papa [Walt Kelly]. Collier’s (March 8): 20–21, 64–65. Online at https://archive.org/details/pogos-papa-colliers-520308

Hayden, Jennifer. 2026. Seasons of Stretching and an Empty Glass: Where There’s Smoke at Small Press Expo and This Creative September. Goddess Memos (September 30): https://jenniferhayden.substack.com/p/seasons-of-stretching-and-an-empty

Adler, Brandon. 2023. xkcd Webcomic and What if? Series Creator: Author Talk with Randall Munroe. Monroe Township Library (January 31): https://libraryc.org/monroetwplibrary/21987 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAEutGwIQ9c

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Kiersten White - Something is Killing the Children: Hope is a Knife [prose novel]. Capes and Tights Podcast (301; September 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRSodOz8j5k

Hickman, Jonathan and Mike del Mundo. 2026. Jonathan Hickman & Mike del Mundo's New Sci-Fi Epic Starts Here / SHIFT - Episode 1. 3W3M (September 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTrbwuo1JYA

Shaffer, Jason. 2026. Jason Shaffer on “The American Cruikshank(?): David Claypoole Johnston’s Cartooning,” Sept 29, 2026. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (459; September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtI-ADjjLBk

Richards, Dave. 2026. Lycanthropy is a Horrific and Hilarious Curse in Saucedo’s Where Wolf. Dave Richards Writes Awesome Stuff (September 30): https://www.patreon.com/cmgDave/posts/lycanthropy-is-170961050

Richmond, Tom. 2026. Teddy Sketches, Tales from the South, and one more MAD Sneak Peek! [Underground Atlanta caricature business]. Ink Stained Wretch (256; September 30): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-256-93026

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. CHU Artist Dan Boultwood Pleaded Guilty to Preying on a Minor [UK]. The Beat (September 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dan-boultwood-sentence/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Fanboy Rampage: Rob Liefeld, Sales Charts And Snake-Oil Salesmen. Bleeding Cool (September 29): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/fanboy-rampage-rob-liefeld-sales-charts-and-snake-oil-salesmen/

Palazzi, Lynne. 2026. In Defense of Susie Derkins; Calvin sees her as angry, combative, and uptight—but is his archnemesis as terrible as she seems? Hobbes doesn’t seem to think so. GoComics Extras (September 22): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/defending-susie-derkins-calvin-hobbes

Roth, Juliana. 2026. Caroline Cash on Year One of “Nancy” and What’s Next for the Strip; The creator of "PeePee PooPoo" brings her indie-publishing punk spirit to the syndicated daily. GoComics Extras (September 24): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/caroline-cash-nancy-comic-strip-interview

Australian Cartoonists Association. 2026. Australian Cartoonists Association Generative A.I. Policy. Australian Cartoonists Association (September): https://www.cartoonists.org.au/about/ai-policy

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Shea Fontana Looks Back at 10 Years of DC Super Hero Girls. The Beat (September 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/shea-fontana-looks-back-at-10-years-of-dc-super-hero-girls/

ComicBook Clique. 2026. Conan the Barbarian, Wayward, Glitterbomb & D&D w/ Jim Zub! Major Discourse (24; September 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CMeyaakZPhU

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘Karters’ Showrunner Jordan Gershowitz Takes Us Under the Hood of the New Racing Toon. Animation Magazine (September 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/09/karters-showrunner-jordan-gershowitz-takes-us-under-the-hood-of-the-new-racing-toon/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: Teeny Mutant Ninja Turtles Voice Actors Discuss Their TMNT Fandom. The Beat (September 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-teeny-mutant-ninja-turtles-voice-actors/

Miller, Keith. 2026. Meet Alan Dunn, the New Yorker Cartoonist Who Put Modernism in Its Place. The Art Newspaper (September 30): https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/09/30/alan-dunn-new-yorker-cartoonist-book-review

Zawlacki, Jake. 2026. Listening, Looking, and Loving the Compressed Zine and Music Fair in San Diego. TCJ (September 30): https://www.tcj.com/listening-looking-and-loving-the-compressed-zine-and-music-fair-in-san-diego/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. DC Unveils Artist Collection: Absolute Batman Merchandise Line. The Beat (September 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-unveils-artist-collection-absolute-batman/

Madenga, Florence Zivaishe. 2023. Review: Rebecca Wanzo, The Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic Art and Political Belonging, New York: New York University Press, 2020. International Journal of Communication 17: 2791–2794. Online at https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/21180/4141

Wanzo, Rebecca. 2020. The Content of Our Caricature: African American Comic Art and Political Belonging. New York: New York University Press

Man, Haixia. 2023. Review: Dal Yong Jin, Understanding Korean Webtoon Culture: Transmedia Storytelling, Digital Platforms, and Genres, Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press, 2023. International Journal of Communication 17: 4518–4520. Online at https://ijoc.org/index.php/ijoc/article/view/21635/4250

Jin, Dal Yong. 2023. Understanding Korean Webtoon Culture: Transmedia Storytelling, Digital Platforms, and Genres. Cambridge, MA: Harvard University Press

Shim, A. G., B. Yecies, X. Ren, and D. Wang. 2020. Cultural intermediation and the basis of trust among webtoon and webnovel communities. Information, Communication & Society 23 (6): 833–848.
Online at https://doi.org/10.1080/1369118X.2020.1751865

Yu, H. and E. Park. 2023. A harmless webtoon for all: An automatic age-restriction prediction system for webtoon contents. Telematics and Informatics 76: 1–9. Online at https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tele.2022.101906

Unknown. 1929. ["C. C. Caswell, formerly advertising manager of the Cherokee [IA] Times and recently with the Braley School of Flying at Wichita, KS, has been appointed feature cartoonist for the Wichita Eagle"]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (32; December 28): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-28_62_32/page/32/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Briggs Improving [Clare Briggs]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (31; December 21): 6. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-21_62_31/page/6/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Cartoonists Inspect Students' Work [Chicago Academy of Fine Arts; Frank King; Fred Willard; Carey Orr]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (31; December 21): 13. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-21_62_31/page/12/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Gaar Williams Signs. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (31; December 21): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-21_62_31/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. 4 Color Pages Used in Week-Day Issue. Minneapolis Store Bought Comic Section To Promote Christmas Buying; Offered No Merchandise for Sale. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (31; December 21): 47. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-21_62_31/page/46/mode/2up

Ledger Syndicate. 1929. Voted the Best Comic [Hairbreadth Harry][advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (32; December 28): 16. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-28_62_32/page/16/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. ["’Cy’ Hugerford, cartoonist of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, was guest speaker at a meeting of the Rotary Club of Wheeling, WV, recently"]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (32; December 28): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-28_62_32/page/32/mode/2up

Maier, Harold R., G. C. Hille, Walter J. Pfister, Sidney D. Kaye, Selina Markwardt. 1929. Commenting on Friday's Comic Strip [Wash Tubbs letters]. Sheboygan Press (December 18): 12. Online at https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-sheboygan-press-comment-on-fridays/207048789/

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

Jason Shaffer on “The American Cruikshank(?): David Claypoole Johnston’s Cartooning,” Sept 29, 2026

Jason Shaffer

New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium 459; 9/29/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtI-ADjjLBk

The 459th meeting of the NY Comics & Picture-story Symposium held on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 at 7 pm EDT. Jason Shaffer on “The American Cruikshank(?): David Claypoole Johnston’s Cartooning” This talk takes its title from the first major study of Johnston’s work, an essay by Clarence S. Brigham in The Proceedings of the American Antiquarian Society, which houses Johnston’s family papers and some unique paintings and sketches along with a nearly complete collection of his prints and illustrations. Brigham plays something of a double-game with the sobriquet bestowed on Johnston, denying that Cruikshank influenced Johnston’s style or portraiture even while establishing that the two men corresponded and that Johnston’s comic annual, Scraps, seem to have taken its title from a similar collection by Cruikshank. This talk will take as a given a cross-pollination, at a minimum, between these two groundbreaking caricaturists, considering elements such as mise en scene, the use of dialogue and speech balloons, and the particularly Juvenilian nature of the satire in which both artists frequently engaged. While beginning with a scene of a crowd waiting to buy theatre tickets (Johnston was a former actor and a rabid fan–or at least seems to have been), the discussion will extend outward to some of his other pathbreaking use of implied motion and dialogue in Scraps, and also in his important contributions to the development of political cartooning.

Jason Shaffer is Professor of English at the United States Naval Academy. He is the author of Performing Patriotism: National Identity in the Colonial and Revolutionary American Theater (UPenn Press), and his work has appeared in such journals as Theatre Survey, Early American Literature, and Comparative Drama. He is currently writing a book on plays that reenact battle scenes from the American Revolution and the War of 1812 and researching a critical work on Johnston’s importance to both political and theatrical culture in C19 America.

Jennifer Hayden reflects on years of attending SPX

Seasons of Stretching and an Empty Glass

Where There’s Smoke at Small Press Expo and This Creative September

Jennifer Hayden

Sep 30 2026

https://jenniferhayden.substack.com/p/seasons-of-stretching-and-an-empty

An Apology for Jerome & Jack Smith Responds & "Oh, the Humiliation!" by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/29/2026

Menlove, Leia. 2026. Cartoons, Cheez-Its, and True Crime Featuring Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell. Subway Reads (14; September 29): https://subwayreads.substack.com/p/cartoons-cheez-its-and-true-crime

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Eyes Rerelease With Unseen Footage; Rosario Dawson's scene as Claire Temple may finally see the light of day in Destin Daniel Cretton's smash hit. Hollywood Reporter (September 28): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-rerelease-new-footage-rosario-dawson-1236713895/

Woulfe, Ana. 2026. Obblyn for Mayor: An Interview With Mickey Zacchilli. TCJ (September 28): https://www.tcj.com/obblyn-for-mayor-an-interview-with-mickey-zacchilli/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Arthur Asa Berger – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (September 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/28/arthur-asa-berger-rip/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Badeaux, Emmerson Get Townsies [Association of Canadian Cartoonists]. Daily Cartoonist (September 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/28/badeaux-emmerson-take-townsies/

Hewitt, Chris, and Ben Travis. 2026. Avengers: Endgame Encore’s New Scenes Explained by the Russo Brothers. Empire (September 28): https://www.empireonline.com/movies/features/avengers-endgame-encore-new-scenes-explained-by-russo-brothers/

D'Alessandro, Anthony. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Re-Release in Works With Extra Footage – The Dish. Deadline (September 28): https://deadline.com/2026/09/spider-man-brand-new-day-re-release-1237115619/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 09/29/26: Usagi Yojimbo Gets a Winter Special. The Beat (September 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-092926/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Greg Weisman and Nate Cosby Head to Sherwood Forest in Robin Hood. The Beat (September 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-greg-weisman-and-nate-cosby-head-to-sherwood-forest-in-robin-hood/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. 2026 Ringo Award Winners Announced. Daily Cartoonist (September 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/09/28/2026-ringo-award-winners-announced/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Ben Hardy to Star in Stillwater Series. The Beat (September 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ben-hardy-stillwater/

D'Alessandro, Anthony. 2026. ‘Toy Story 5’ Giddy-Ups to 20 Million Views in First Five Days on Disney+. Deadline (September 28): https://deadline.com/2026/09/toy-story-5-disney-viewership-1237115706/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. How ‘LEGO One Piece’ Writer-EP Tom Hyndman and His Team Built the Netflix Special Brick by Brick. Animation Magazine (September 28): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/09/how-lego-one-piece-writer-ep-tom-hyndman-and-their-team-built-the-netflix-special-brick-by-brick/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Knife-Wielding Man Charges Into Comic Shop, Mission Comics Opens a Second Location, Black Retailers Form Alliance; Comic Shop Talk, September 2026. ICv2 (September 28): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63489/knife-wielding-man-charges-comic-shop-mission-comics-opens-second-location-black-retailers-form-alliance

Kirsch, Jeff. 2026. Court Docs: Man Accused of Stealing Comics, Chasing Portland Mall Security With Knife. KATU (September 28): https://katu.com/news/local/docs-man-arrested-after-stealing-comics-chasing-pioneer-place-security-guard-with-knife

Jiménez, Andrea. 2026. Excelsior Buzz: The Comic Book Store Is Finally Open. Coming Soon: An Arcade. Mission Local (September 25): https://missionlocal.org/2026/09/excelsior-buzz-the-comic-book-store-is-finally-open-coming-soon-an-arcade/

Vineberg, Kerry. 2026. Get to Know Derf Backderf’s Work. The Beat (September 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/get-to-know-derf-backderf-work/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The New Ben 10 Comic Has Sold More Than 500,000 Copies. The Beat (September 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-new-ben-10-comic-has-sold-more-than-500000-copies/

Bacarella, Claire. 2026. Lansing Comic Shop Watches for Potential Tariff Impact on Canadian-Printed Books. WILX (September 9): https://www.wilx.com/video/2026/09/10/lansing-comic-shop-watches-potential-tariff-impact-canadian-printed-books/

Fernandez, JC. 2026. Las Vegas' Maximum Comics Previews Local Comic Shop Day Releases. 8 News Now (September 24): https://www.8newsnow.com/video/las-vegas-maximum-comics-previews-local-comic-shop-day-releases/12202466/

Blakeslee, Christopher. 2026. Local Comics Shop Hosts Event for National Batman Day. Post-Journal (September 28): https://www.post-journal.com/news/local-news/2026/09/local-comics-shop-hosts-event-for-national-batman-day/

Dippold, Bryn. 2026. From Jughead to Superheroes, Mural Transforms Wall of Trenton Comic Shop; Writer of syndicated Archie comic, a Hamilton-native, “humbled” to find Jughead included. Journal-News (September 26): https://www.journal-news.com/local/from-jughead-to-superheroes-mural-transforms-wall-of-trenton-comic-shop/article_0735eaa2-d926-5f94-a1e4-37e97f96534b.html

Siuntres, John. 2026. Mark Waid Batman and Robin Worlds Finest Justice League & More. Word Balloon (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUbAB26gdfE

Freeman, Atom. 2026. Marketing in Good Times and Baltimore Recap. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GhYnJVRuFdw

Haspiel, Dean. 2026. Dean Haspiel Wins Best Short Story at the 2026 Ringo Awards. Baltimore Comic Con (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lezf9vG13yg

Kidd, Chip. 2026. Chip Kidd Accepts the Spirit Award at the 2026 Ringo Awards. Baltimore Comic Con (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi2vpxsEOzI

Lee, Jim. 2026. Jim Lee's Lifetime Achievement Award Speech at the 2026 Ringo Awards. Baltimore Comic Con (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfEwm9zMGS8

Moore, Terry. 2026. Terry Moore Keynote Speech at the 2026 Ringo Awards. Baltimore Comic Con (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcGD0269lgY

Dave. 2026. Sanford Greene Is ALL IN With Scott Snyder and Darkseid ! Direct Edition (September 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sG2I8RvJoWI

De Hart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Tereso Cobian. Words, Images, & Worlds (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UUphrmVh9c

Harrison, Bob, and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with Special Guest Eric Palicki. Pop Culture Squad (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xh4KyCDYnm0

Hickman, Jonathan, Mike del Mundo, Mike Huddleston, and Nick Spencer. 2026. 3W/3M 5th Anniversary Livestream. 3W3M (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFmke-PGnKw

Siegel, Mark, and Ben Hatke. 2026. Home/World Conversation: Parts 1-3. First Second Books (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c9DWgrRz9w, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0SB2fMURqk, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDoRDtbhAz8

Smith, Barney. 2026. The Comic Creator Who Asks: What Is Going On Here? [Isaiah Ratliff of The Waterbat website]. StoryComic Presents (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIkpwquySz4

Farley, Chad. 2026. What Happened Between the THIEF Games?! Joshua Viola Reveals PULSE OF PROMISE. Collectors Confessions (September 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llPmtHiAn50

Warren, John (mod.), Don Jullo, and Fran Mariscal. 2026. SPX 2026: Portraits From Spain. Small Press Expo (September 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IHhOP8s71GI

Draper Carlson, Johanna (mod.), Julia Wertz, Rachael Smith, Elise Dietrich, and Kristen Shull. 2026. SPX 2026: Documenting A Child's Life. Small Press Expo (September 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nudwmwNjT3A

Lyn, Francesca (mod.), Whit Taylor, Peter Bagge, Joel Christian, and R. Sikoryak. 2026. SPX 2026: Rethinking US History. Small Press Expo (September 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bEJcOXZGdaA

Latrd, Alexander (mod.), Grayson Bear, Josh Bayer, Christina Lee, and Steve Wolfhard. 2026. SPX 2026: Frog Farm Comics Readings. Small Press Expo (September 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUs7u0V_lbo

Aquino, Jimmy. 2026. SPX: Sarah Becan. Comic News Insider (1752; September 23): https://www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni-1752 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/cni/CNI1752.mp3

Aquino, Jimmy. 2026. SPX: Robin Ha. Comic News Insider (1753; September 24): https://www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni-1753 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/cni/CNI1753.mp3

Aquino, Jimmy. 2026. SPX: Mike Dawson. Comic News Insider (1754; September 26): https://www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni-1754 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/cni/CNI1754.mp3

Aquino, Jimmy. 2026. SPX: Jennifer Hayden. Comic News Insider (1755; September 28): https://www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni-1755 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/cni/CNI1755.mp3

Aquino, Jimmy. 2026. SPX: Brian "Box" Brown. Comic News Insider (1756; September 29): https://www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni-1756 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/cni/CNI1756.mp3

Unknown. 1929. King Features Welcomes DeBeck [party]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (28; November 30): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-11-30_62_28/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. [“Cartoonist, over 5 years with eastern paper, specializing in political cartoons, desires new connection on newspaper art staff.” job wanted classified advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (29; December 7): 63. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-07_62_29/page/62/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. [Cartoonist, having done political and comic art work on two metropolitan dailies... job wanted classified advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (28; November 30): 55. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-11-30_62_28/page/54/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Bell Service Sells Kay Features [Cuddles, An A,merican Flapper at King Arthur's Court by Charles Forbell]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (28; November 30): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-11-30_62_28/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Youngest Strip Artist. Herbert D. Stockton of King Features Syndicate Is but 21. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (29; December 7): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-07_62_29/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1929. Skeezix Creator Signs New Contract [Gasoline Alley by Frank King]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (29; December 7): 11. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-12-07_62_29/page/10/mode/2up

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1929. Two Newspaper Men [Ella Cinders; advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 62 (28; November 30): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1929-11-30_62_28/page/30/mode/2up

Tuesday, September 29, 2026

Ben Hatke's Home/World Conversation: Parts 1-3

Home/World Conversation: Parts 1-3

Mark Siegel and Ben Hatke

First Second Books Sep 29, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c9DWgrRz9w

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0SB2fMURqk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDoRDtbhAz8

Go behind the pages of HOME/WORLD with Eisner Award-winning creator Ben Hatke and First Second Editorial & Creative Director Mark Siegel in this special three-part conversation. Ben and Mark dive deep into the extraordinary journey that inspired HOME/WORLD, from Ben’s circumnavigation of the globe to the experiences, people, art, and memories that shaped the book along the way. Together, they explore the creative process behind bringing the journey to the page, as well as the larger themes of travel, grief, connection, and finding your way home. Watch all three parts for an intimate look at the story behind HOME/WORLD. About HOME/WORLD Eisner Award-winning author Ben Hatke recounts his epic circumnavigation of the globe in a profound graphic memoir about travel, human connection, grief, and the unexpected kindness found along the way.