Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/6/2026 Inbox

Kline, Daniel. 2025. 51-year-old comic book brand files Chapter 7 bankruptcy, liquidating [Humanoids]. The Street (October 15): https://www.thestreet.com/retail/51-year-old-comic-book-brand-files-chapter-7-bankruptcy-liquidating

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

March 29: Philharmonia Fantastique at the Kennedy Center

An adventure through the Orchestra!

NSO Family Concert

Philharmonia Fantastique:

The Making of an Orchestra

Mar. 29 at 2 p.m. | Concert Hall

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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.

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March 15: Adeline Kon at Fantom Comics at 5:30

https://www.facebook.com/events/1240916924854213

we love seeing cartoonists whose indie comics we sold here at Fantom, go on to publish major graphic novels! Adeline Kon first got on our radar with their queer horror comic My Father Was a Good Man, and now Penguin is publishing their debut graphic novel JUST BETWEEN US—a sapphic figure skating story about love, talent, and the Olympic dream.

to celebrate, we're hosting an author talk & signing, in conversation with artist/Fantom friend Laura Rovinsky!!

"Lydia Chen knows how good she is on the ice. Technically perfect, she's been the one to beat since her debut years ago. Except now, between the constant training, appealing to sponsors to fund her, and the pressure to perform, Lydia's passion for skating has disappeared.

When her rival Elaine Yee starts training at the same rink, Lydia's struck by the emotion in Elaine's routines and unwillingly finds herself getting closer to her as they compete for a medal at the Olympics. As the tension between them comes to a head, Lydia has to figure out what she wants before it skates right past her."

Adeline Kon is a lesbian cartoonist and designer from Miami, Florida. They are passionate about creating messy, queer romances about women and love watching competitive figure skating.

They are the co-creator of Glimm*r Magazine, a sapphic comic anthology series they put together with fellow cartoonist Kimberly Wang—whose book launch at Fantom immediately follows Adeline's event on the 15th! hope to see you at both

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]

By Brandon Beck

Washington Post March 6, 2026: 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, 2026: C1-2

Bahr, Lindsay / Associated Press. 2026. A dam fine adventure from Pixar.  Washington Post March 6, 2026: Weekend 13, 15

 

NPR talks to Gorillaz

After 25 years, Gorillaz band members are still cartoons but the music is very real

 Juana Summers

 All Things Considered March 2, 2026

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

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5677672

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.

Winds of War Rationale by Daniel Boris

It's not comics, but it's in the Library of Congress now thanks to the comics curator

My buddy Sara Duke pulled off another coup. Or these days, let us rather say, collecting triumph.

Historic Yosemite Falls sketch that captivated the nation lands at the Library

03/06/2026 https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2026/03/historic-yosemite-falls-sketch-that-captivated-the-nation-lands-at-the-library/

In 1855, when Thomas Ayers published the first images of Yosemite Falls, the rest of the country was enchanted. His sketchwork of the Yosemite Valley predated the famous photographs by Carleton Watkins and the monumental paintings by Albert Bierstadt in the 1860s that would cement the valley's reputation as the romantic dream of the American West incarnate. The Library recently acquired one of Ayers sketches, along with a companion lithograph, preserving them — and their moment in national history — for generations to come.

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

Brian Biggs

Mar 6, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knNF0IvVL5s

Do you like art supplies? Are you fascinated with those weird pens and expensive pencils? Why are crayons so great? Do you hoard procreate brushes and have a pinterest board for letterpress machines? I know I do. I'm Brian Biggs and I'm going to sit around and talk about art supplies. The newsletter mentioned (please subscribe thanks): https://brianbiggs.substack.com Art supplies used in this video: Canon Powershot V1 Sennheiser MKE400 mic Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop Ableton Live Elektron Digitakt Apple iPad Procreate True Grit Texture Supply brushes, specifically the Rusty Nib collection various Musgrave pencils Blackwing pencils Lyra graphite chunky pencil thing Tombow MONO pencils Faber Castell pencils Kimberly pencils OHTO mechanical pencil Stabilo 8008 pencil Kohinoor Clutch Strathmore Vision Watercolor paper

Blerdcon started today

Here's their website - https://blerdcon.org/

Apparently it's at  Hyatt Crystal City, 2799 Richmond Highway, Arlington, VA 22202

Here's the page to buy passes - https://www.showclix.com/event/blerdcon-geek-nik

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

 

Samantha Baskind - Museums Correspondent

March 3, 2026 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/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/5/2026

  *Website - http://www.eddiegermano.com/home-1.html
  *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/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/4/2026

Unknown. 1926. C. S. Rigby, Cartoonist, Dies. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 64. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/64/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["'Radio Rhymes' is the title of a new six-column comic strip announced this week by Continental Features, New York. It is the creation of Dan Napoli"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 58. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Maj. Malcolm Wheeler-Nicholson this week announced the re-capitalization of Wheeler-Nicholson, Inc., to $200,000]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 58. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["J. N. Darling, "Ding," cartoonist whose work is handled by the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate, is one of five men elected last week to the board of trustees of Grinnell College, Grinnell, Ia"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 58. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Ella Cinders," a comic distributed by Metropolitan Newspaper Syndicate, New York, is now being offered in full page form in color for Saturday or Sunday use, as well as in the daily strip]. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5) 58. https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/58/mode/2up

Sunny, Delight. 2025. How a Nigerian creator's digital novel series landed on Cartoon Network after he quit his 9-5. Akinboye now makes more than $8,000 for one 100-paged comic book [Iyanu: Child of Wonder, YouNeek Studios, Sunkanmi Akinboye, Nigeria]. Techpoint (October 13): https://techpoint.africa/feature/after-hours-sunkanmi-akinboye/

Unknown. 1926. Third Annual Directory of Features - Newspaper Art. Editor and Publisher 59 (2; June 5): 50-52. https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-06-05_59_2/page/50/mode/2up

Freeman, John. 2026. Giles Annuals Cover Cartoons Coming to Auction. downthetubes (March 3): https://downthetubes.net/giles-annuals-cover-cartoons-coming-to-auction/

Degg, D. D. 2026. New (to Me) Local Comic Strip – Laurel by Brian Nelson. Daily Cartoonist (March 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/03/new-to-me-local-comic-strip-laurel-by-brian-nelson/

Pokoly, Ramona. 2018. Brian Nelson. Ramona Interviews (217; April 17): www.wccatv.com/video/Ramona-interviews/RAMONAINTERVIEWS217

Perez, Javier. 2026. The New Hot Books: What Is Going on with D'orc, White Sky and More? [sales, speculators]. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-new-hot-books-what-is-going-on-with-dorc-white-sky-and-more/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. January 2026 Circana Bookscan - Top 20 Author, Manga, Superhero Graphic Novels; 'Absolute Batman' Off the Chart but the Omegaverse Makes Its Debut. ICv2 (March 3): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61774/january-2026-circana-bookscan-top-20-author-manga-superhero-graphic-novels

Richmond, Tom. 2026. Destroyers, A.I. B.S., Octogenarians, First Not First MAD Jobs! [AI job theft]. The Ink Stained Wretch (226; March 4): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-226-3426

Ketcham, Amaris and Nora Hickey. 2026. An Interview with Brian Fies. Autobiographix (March 4): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-brian-fies

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Founder Mike Richardson Exits Dark Horse after 40 Years. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/founder-mike-richardson-exits-dark-horse-after-40-years/

Arrant, Chris. 2026. Dark Horse CEO/Founder Mike Richardson Exits after 40 Years as New Owners Bring in New Boss from Gaming & Lord of the Rings. Popverse (March 4): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-dark-horse-media-mike-richardson-exit-jay-komas

Chik, Kalai. 2026. Manga Authors and Fans Voice Outrage Towards Shogakukan and Manga ONE [Shoichi Yamamoto]. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/manga-authors-and-fans-voice-outrage-towards-shogakukan-and-manga-one/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Jacopo Camagni, Prolific Marvel Artist, Dead at 48. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jacopo-camagni-obit/

Unknown. 2026. The Journey of Jacopo Camagni: From Italy to Marvel Universes. Il Messaggero (March 2): https://www.ilmessaggero.it/en/the_journey_of_jacopo_camagni_from_italy_to_marvel_universes-9391483.html

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Highlander's Original Screenplay Is Becoming a Graphic Novel. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/highlander-titan/

Guerrero, Justin. 2026. Eiichiro Oda Sinks the Answer to the One Piece into the Sea—But Fans Know Where It Is. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/eiichiro-oda-sinks-the-answer-to-the-one-piece-into-the-sea-but-fans-know-where-it-is/

Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. Narco #1 Is Image's Latest Debut Rushed Back to Print. The Beat (March 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/narco-image-comics-rushed-back-second-printing/

Burger, Alissa. 2026. Remaking the Monster: Transmedia Adaptations of Frankenstein's Creature. London, UK: Bloomsbury

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. 11 Must-Have Manga for Elementary, Middle, and High School Readers. School Library Journal (March 4): https://www.slj.com/story/News%20%26%20Features/11-must-have-manga-for-elementary-middle-and-high-school

Gachman, Dina. 2026. 5 Oscar-Nominated Children's Movies to Stream Now; This Month's Picks Include the Animated Feature Films That Are Competing for an Academy Award on March 15. New York Times (March 3): online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/movies/kids-movies-oscar-nominated-streaming.html

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Two Animation Students from China Win $10K Award from Television Academy. Animation Magazine (March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/two-animation-students-from-china-win-10k-award-from-television-academy/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Scout Elf Squad,' from 'Elf on the Shelf' Creators, Passes 1 Million Streams on YouTube Kids (Exclusive). Animation Magazine (March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/scout-elf-squad-from-elf-on-the-shelf-creators-passes-1-million-streams-on-youtube-kids-exclusive/

Idelson, Karen. 2026. Leave It to Beavers: 'Hoppers' Director Daniel Chong & Team Discuss the Pixar Film's Natural Evolution. Animation Magazine (358; April; online March 3): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/leave-it-to-beavers-hoppers-director-daniel-chong-team-discuss-the-pixar-films-natural-evolution/

McCarthy, Todd. 2011. Rango: Film Review; Johnny Depp Voices the Title Character in a Clever, Witty Movie from His "Pirates of the Caribbean" Director, Gore Verbinski, That Employs a Technique the Filmmakers Call "Emotion Capture.". Hollywood Reporter (March 1): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/rango-film-review-162566/

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. "Kid Beowulf" Will End on GoComics—But the Adventure Isn't Over; We Chat with Creator Alexis E. Fajardo on Closing Out "The Tarpeian Rock" Arc, What He Needed to Pay Off for Readers, and Where Beowulf and Grendel Are Headed Next. GoComics (February 27): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/kid-beowulf-ending-gocomics

Solomon, Tessa. 2026. US Holocaust Museum Acquires Rare World War II Captain America Comics. ARTnews (March 4): https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/us-holocaust-museum-acquires-rare-world-war-ii-captain-america-comics-1234775619/

Captain America #1 donated to Holocaust Museum

US Holocaust Museum Acquires Rare World War II Captain America Comics

 Tessa Solomon

 ARTnews March 4, 2026  

https://www.artnews.com/art-news/news/us-holocaust-museum-acquires-rare-world-war-ii-captain-america-comics-1234775619/