Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/4/2025

Neil Gaiman Accused of Human Trafficking, Sexual Abuse in New Lawsuit

By Lila Shapiro, a features writer for New York Magazine.

Feb. 3, 2025

https://www.vulture.com/article/neil-gaiman-human-trafficking-amanda-palmer-lawsuit.html

 

Gaiman and Palmer being sued for trafficking and assault

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/gaiman-palmer-sued/

 

NEIL GAIMAN AND AMANDA PALMER SUED With Allegations of Trafficking, Assault

Posted by Milton Griepp on February 4, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/58764/neil-gaiman-amanda-palmer-sued

 

Lawsuit accuses author Neil Gaiman of rape, says wife trafficked nanny

A former nanny has filed a lawsuit accusing Gaiman of sexual assault and Amanda Palmer of "procuring" her to be abused.

Vivian Ho

February 4, 2025

https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2025/02/04/neil-gaiman-amanda-palmer-rape-trafficking-lawsuit/

Neil Gaiman Sued by Former Nanny for Sexual Assault, Human Trafficking
By Sophia Stewart
Feb 04, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/97005-neil-gaiman-sued-by-former-nanny-for-sexual-assault-human-trafficking.html

 

Marvel Has No Plans To Publish Neil Gaiman's Miracleman: The Dark Age

Marvel told the NYT it has "no new books forthcoming" by Neil Gaiman, while Tom Brevoort has commented specifically on Miracleman: The Dark Age.

Rich Johnston, 03 Feb 2025

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-no-plans-publish-neil-gaiman-miracleman-dark-age/

 

The Sandman Showrunner's Original 2022 Plans for Neil Gaiman Adapt

In 2022, The Sandman Showrunner Allan Heinberg, EP David S. Goyer, and Netflix shared how they had big plans for their Neil Gaiman adaptation.

03 Feb 2025 Ray Flook  https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-sandman-showrunners-original-2022-plans-for-neil-gaiman-adapt/

 

NEIL GAIMAN AND THE DAMAGE DONE

Rob Salkowitz on February 3, 2025

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/58761/neil-gaiman-damage-done

 

THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS trailer takes us to the (retro) future

Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/f4-first-steps-trailer/

 

Tariff terror averted…for now

Heidi MacDonald on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/tariff-terror-averted-for-now/

 

Valiant Comics Says The $4.99 Comic Is Over Because Of Tariffs

Valiant Comics says that the $4.99 cover price comic is over because of Canadian tariffs, hitting at the same time as Diamond bankruptcy.

Rich Johnston 03 Feb 2025  https://bleedingcool.com/comics/valiant-comics-says-the-4-99-comic-is-over-because-of-tariffs/

 

Transcontinental Steps Up To Offer Comics Industry 90 Days Tariff-Free

Transcontinental Inc, Canadian printer to the comic industry, stepped up to cover the cost of of tariffs to American publishers for 90 days

03 Feb 2025  Rich Johnston  https://bleedingcool.com/comics/transcontinental-steps-up-to-offer-comics-industry-90-days-tariff-free/

 

TwoMorrows Publishing Appeal To Readers After Diamond Doesn't Pay

TwoMorrows Publishing appeals to its readers for help after Diamond Comic Distributors doesn't pay and declares bankruptcy

, 03 Feb 2025   Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/twomorrows-publishing-appeal-to-readers-after-diamond-doesnt-pay

 

Massive goes Lunar and adds sub distribution arm, Massive Indies

Heidi MacDonald on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/massive-goes-lunar-and-adds-sub-distribution-arm-massive-indies/

 

Jonas: " IDW management does not feel that IDW is a substantial risk as a going concern"

Heidi MacDonald on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/jonas-idw-risk-diamond

 

Dark Horse rumored to be downsizing

 Heidi MacDonald on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-rumored-to-be-downsizing/

 

Indie Comic Creators: THE LANTERN provides a new digital initiative to help foster a community

Christian Angeles on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/indie-comic-creators-the-lantern-provides-a-new-digital-initiative-to-help-foster-a-community/

Artist's Editions from Scott Dunbier's Act 4 Publishing find new home at Skybound
Taimur Dar on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/artists-editions-scott-dunbier-act-4-publishing-skybound-partnership/

500 dogs barking: Autofiction in and out of Keum Suk Gendry-Kim's Dog Days

Zachary Garrett | February 4, 2025

https://www.tcj.com/500-dogs-barking-autofiction-and-dog-farming-in-and-out-of-keum-suk-gendry-kims-dog-days/

 

Reviews: Dog Days

Kevin Brown | February 4, 2025 https://www.tcj.com/reviews/dog-days/

 

Can Characters Come Alive Without People?

By Hank Azaria

Feb. 4, 2025

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/02/04/opinion/simpsons-hank-azaria-voice-acting-AI.html

free to read link https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/02/04/opinion/simpsons-hank-azaria-voice-acting-AI.html?unlocked_article_code=1.uU4.yJpi.sv7gZQBi7quD&smid=url-share

 

TV Review: INVINCIBLE Season 3 rises above the superhero competition

By Taimur Dar on 02/04/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/tv-review-invincible-season-3-rises-above-the-superhero-competition/

 

'The Pioneers' Is A Tribute To The Forgotten And Overlooked Pioneers Of Space Travel [Canada]

By Chris Robinson | 01/31/2025  https://www.cartoonbrew.com/cartoon-brew-pick/the-pioneers-is-a-tribute-to-the-forgotten-and-overlooked-pioneers-of-space-travel-245458.html

 

'Ne Zha 2' Beats 'Moana 2' To Set All-Time Box Office Record For Animated Film Opening

By Amid Amidi | 02/02/2025   https://www.cartoonbrew.com/box-office-report/ne-zha-2-beats-moana-2-to-set-all-time-box-office-record-for-animated-film-opening-245462.html

 

María Medem's beautiful new comic is written to the rhythm of flamenco

The Seville-based illustrator launches her English language debut, Land of Mirrors: a publication on loneliness, love and friendship. [Spain]

Ellis Tree

3 February 2025

https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/maria-medem-land-of-mirrors-illustration-project-030225