Saturday, May 31, 2025

What happens when four cartoonists get together to discuss art, activism, culture, and politics without the help of visual aids? THIS is what happens - enjoy the show!

Mr. Fish, Ann Telnaes, Steve Brodner, and Keith Knight

May 29, 2025 https://theindependentink.substack.com/p/the-independent-ink-in-conversation-78a

The Daily Heller: Walking in the Footsteps of the Greats [SVA]

Steven Heller

The Daily Heller May 29 2025 https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-walking-in-the-footsteps/

Episode 204 - Bruce Eric Kaplan

New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast

May 29 2025

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-204-bruce-eric-kaplan/id1558958290?i=1000710347253

DC's Summer Of Superman takes over comic shelves as the Man Of Steel flies into theaters

There are several new Superman titles, plus a Krypto The Superdog miniseries and a new Supergirl run.

By Oliver Sava | May 30, 2025

https://www.avclub.com/dc-summer-of-superman-comics-preview

Striker Complete Collections Sale Launched

John Freeman

May 29, 2025 https://downthetubes.net/striker-complete-collections-sale-launched/

Celebrating 20 Years of Hibernia Comics

David McDonald

downthetubes May 29, 2025

https://downthetubes.net/celebrating-20-years-of-hibernia-comics/

The Sandman dreams up first looks at Destruction and Puck as showrunner previews the final season (exclusive)

Allan Heinberg comments on season 2's new characters, the Neil Gaiman of it all, and the real reason why this is the story's endgame.

Nick Romano

May 28, 2025 https://ew.com/the-sandman-destruction-puck-first-looks-allan-heinberg-on-final-season-exclusive-11742056

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEW: Can comics add new layers to THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE?

AJ Frost on 05/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/cuzor-red-badge-review/

Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: ACES AND AROS, OF ICHOR & BONE, RIDE OR DIE and two more projects you'll love!

Diego Higuera on 05/30/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-aces-and-aros-of-ichor-bone-ride-or-die-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Then and Now, It's a Thrill to Star Alongside Stitch

Cast members from the original 2002 animated film and the live-action remake explain what lured them to — or back to — "Lilo & Stitch."

Sarah Bahr

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/28/movies/lilo-and-stitch-live-action-cast.html

'Lilo & Stitch' Live-Action Remake Ignites Debate Over "Harmful" Changes to Original's Story

A box office smash, the new Disney film has sparked discussion about colonialism, with one analyst telling The Hollywood Reporter that the ending "contributes to the narrative of displacement of Hawaiians from their ancestral lands."

Ryan Gajewski

May 30, 2025

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/lilo-and-stitch-live-action-remake-debate-changes-hawaii-1236233357/

All Outta Angst — This Week's Links

Clark Burscough | May 30, 2025

https://www.tcj.com/all-outta-angst-this-weeks-links/

Q&A: "THE SHINING Meets TRUE GRIT" – Chris Condon Discusses Teaming Up with Shawn Kuruneru and Oni Press for New Graphic Novella THE GODDAMN TRAGEDY

5/22/25 Derek Anderson

https://dailydead.com/qa-the-shining-meets-true-grit-chris-condon-discusses-teaming-up-with-shawn-kuruneru-and-oni-press-for-new-graphic-novella-the-goddamn-tragedy/

Picture + Panel | Peter Kuper + Allison Conway share the buzz on insects

We continue our interview series in advance of a live question-and-answer session between the two creators in Boston next week.

JK Parkin

May 26, 2025

https://smashpages.net/2025/05/26/picture-panel-peter-kuper-allison-conway-share-the-buzz-on-insects/

Spent by Alison Bechdel review – the graphic novelist faces up to midlife

In this playfully fictionalised memoir, Alison runs a pygmy goat sanctuary while making a name for herself on stage and screen

James Smart

Wed 28 May 2025

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/may/28/spent-by-alison-bechdel-review-the-graphic-novelist-faces-up-to-midlife

French court halts trial of comic artist accused of child porn in graphic novels

Comic book author Bastien Vivès appeared in court on Tuesday to face charges of fixing and distributing child pornography in two of his comic albums. But the two-day trial, which pits issues of child protection against freedom of speech, was halted after the court north of Paris declared it lacked the territorial jurisdiction to judge the case.

27/05/2025

https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20250527-french-court-halts-trial-of-comic-artist-accused-of-child-porn-in-graphic-novels

Why Boston is a comic book hub — and still nerdy (in the best way)

Step inside Greater Boston's thriving comic book culture — and the shops fueling it.

By Annie Jonas

May 22, 2025

https://www.boston.com/community/books/2025/05/22/boston-is-a-comic-book-hub/

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 674: Diamond Layoffs and Reorganization

Calvin Reid, Heidi 'The Beat' MacDonald and Kate Fitzsimons

on 05/23/2025

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1369

Off Panel #501: Why We Love Comics with Kazu Kibuishi, Ryan North, and Lucy Knisley

May 26 2025

https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-501-why-we-love-comics-with-kazu-kibuishi-ryan-north-and-lucy-knisley

Causer, Craig. 2025. FROM CONVICTS TO COMICS: The National Taiwan Museum of Comics writes its origin story. Lighting Design + Application. 55 (6, June; online May 23, 2025):18-23. honline at ttps://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/03606325251344783 and https://doi.org/10.1177/03606325251344783

Comics Against Trump: How modern stories explore/satirize The Donald

This ain't your daddy's social and political satire.

Chris Coplan

May 27, 2025

https://aiptcomics.com/2025/05/27/comics-against-trump-feature/

Paul Buhle on Comics Scholarship

May 25, 2025

https://comicsgrinder.com/2025/05/25/paul-buhle-on-comics-scholarship/

Fanbase Press Interviews Amie Wright, Matthew Noe, and Allie Landy on TCAF 2025 and What's in Store for Libraries and Education Day
Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief
May 26, 2025
https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/56813-fanbase-press-interviews-amie-wright-matthew-noe-and-allie-landy-on-tcaf-2025-and-whats-in-store-for-libraries-and-education-day/ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXHwnPHFfc4

Fanbase Press Interviews Tereza Čechová and Štěpánka Jislová on the Release of the Graphic Memoir, 'Bald,' Through Graphic Mundi
Barbra Dillon, Fanbase Press Editor-in-Chief
May 27, 2025
https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/56822-fanbase-press-interviews-tereza-cechova-and-stepanka-jislova-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-memoir-bald-through-graphic-mundi/

How trans comics can save the world
ANALYSIS: The world is growing increasingly hostile toward the LGBTQ2S+ community. We need superheroes now more than ever
By Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Xtra May 30, 2025
https://xtramagazine.com/culture/how-trans-comics-can-save-the-world-273980

Millar Time #39 | Rob Liefeld
Millar Time May 30, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ohw8_MjIBQ

UDON CUTS OFF DIAMOND Citing 'Uncertainty and Lack of Communication'
Brigid Alverson on May 30, 2025
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59677/udon-cuts-off-diamond

Cartoonist Zapiro receives 'particularly special' honorary doctorate from University of Pretoria
By Bonginkosi Tiwane
20 May 2025 https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/cartoonist-zapiro-receives-honorary-doctorate-calls-university-of-pretorias-recognition-particularly-special/

'Viva, freedom of expression' – Zapiro after age restriction for 'The Showerhead' overturned
By Bonginkosi Tiwane
10 September 2024 https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/freedom-of-expression-zapiro-tribunal-restriction-film/

Zapiro calls age restriction on his film 'silly'
By Bonginkosi Tiwane
9 September 2024
https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/zapiro-film-and-publication-board-rating/

Zapiro gives Zuma old shower heads and other junk for his birthday
12 April 2017 https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/zapiro-gives-zuma-old-showerheads-junk-birthday/

Zapiro taken to task for alleged racism, rape metaphors
15 August 2018 https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/zapiro-taken-to-task-for-alleged-racism-rape-metaphors/

Cartoonist Zapiro to receive France's top cultural award
13 November 2019 https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/cartoonist-zapiro-to-receive-frances-top-cultural-award/

Friday, May 30, 2025

May 31: WCK Founder Chef José Andrés and comic writer Steve Orlando at 3rd Eye Annapolis

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"Feeding Dangerously" Signing with WCK Founder Chef José Andrés

Join us for a special signing event with WCK Founder Chef José Andrés and comic writer Steve Orlando to celebrate Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés and World Central Kitchen—a graphic novel about José and the WCK team serving meals after disasters worldwide.

📍 Third Eye Comics Annapolis

🗓️ Saturday, May 31, 2025

🕒 11am to 12pm - Arrive early, the line caps at 11am

Come grab a signed copy and learn how food can be a force for good.

Co-written by José and Steve Orlando, Feeding Dangerously: On the Ground with José Andrés and World Central Kitchen is a graphic novel that follows the WCK Relief Team from Puerto Rico to The Bahamas and beyond to ensure no one is left hungry after a disaster. Learn more and grab a copy!

June 18: Mike Curato and Regie Cabico for GAYSIANS at DC Public Library

I've seen Curato speak at this library before, and although I'm not gay or a teenager, I bought Flamers after hearing him talk.

Mike Curato and Regie Cabico for GAYSIANS

https://dclibrary.libnet.info/event/13652772 or https://loyaltybookstores.com/gaysians

Date: Wed, 6/18/2025

Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Place:

2301 L St NW
Washington, DC 20037

About the Event

Join Loyalty Bookstores and DCPL for a conversation with writer and illustrator Mike Curato. In conversation with poet Regie Cabico, Mike will discuss his new graphic novel Gaysians, a gorgeous, heartwarming story following four gay Asians as they navigate love, identity, and friendship in Seattle during the early aughts. Mike will show slides from the book and discuss with the audience. This event is free and open to the public at the DC West End Neighborhood Library! Please RSVP to the right.

Please note Loyalty has a zero tolerance policy for harassment or intimidation of any kind during ours events.

About the Book

From the acclaimed author of the young adult graphic novel Flamer comes a heartarming story following four gay Asians navigating love, identity, and friendship—a celebration of queer chosen family.

When AJ moves to Seattle in the early aughts, he's ready to reinvent himself as a gay Asian man—but his dreams hit reality fast with no friends, no job, and an apartment so far out, "not even lesbians live there." Then a spilled drink at a bar introduces him to K, a glamorous drag queen; John, a shy gamer; and Steven, a reckless flirt. AJ's "Boy Luck Club" helps him find love, pride, and belonging—until a brutal attack tests everything they know about friendship and family.

Meticulously observed and gorgeously illustrated, Gaysians is a fierce, funny, and tender story of queer resilience and self-discovery.

"I've been hunting for books like this my whole life; this story broke my heart and healed it."—Maia Kobabe, author of Gender Queer

About the Author

Mike Curato is an author and illustrator of books for children, teens, and adults. He is best known for his Little Elliot picture book series and his young adult graphic novel, Flamer, which was released to critical acclaim and received several honors including the 2020 Lambda Literary Award for LGBTQ Young Adult, the 2021 Massachusetts Book Award for Young Adult, and was listed as one of NPR's Best Books of 2020. Flamer also has the distinction of being one of the most banned and challenged books in the United States, and Mike has become a fierce advocate of free speech. He continues to create books that center love, compassion, and friendship.

About the Conversation Partner

Regie Cabico is the first Asian American Poet and openly Queer Poet to win the Nuyorican Poets Cafe Grand Slam and is a three-time National Poetry Slam Finalist. He is the author of A Rabbit in Search of a Rolex ( Day Eight, 2023)

May 31-June 1: Big Lick Comic Con in Dulles Expo Center

From their website:

The Big Lick Comic Con - NOVA will return May 31st and June 1st to the Dulles Expo Center in Chantilly, VA!

This is the ultimate celebration of all things comic, toy, gaming, and pop culture alike! With over 250 exhibitors, you'll experience a fantastic display of amazing artists and creators, engaging activities, a thrilling main stage, high-profile celebrities, an extensive gaming area, and much more!

There's far more media guests than comics ones, but here's the comics people they list, although there are more on the Vendors list:

Comic Creators

JIM SHOOTER

Jim Shooter has been behind some of the most beloved comic stories ever told. Shooter achieved his first professional comics work at the age of thirteen, selling a Legion of Super-Heroes story to DC Comics and going on to write Superboy, The Legion of Super-Heroes, Superman and other titles. In 1978, he accepted the position of Editor in Chief of Marvel Comics under the condition that he would be allowed to improve things for Marvel's creators. Jim introduced royalties and a spectrum of other incentives, rights and benefits, attracting a Who's Who of talent. Later, he founded VALIANT, DEFIANT and Broadway Comics and was the principal creator of their characters and universes. Today, he's the Editor in Chief of Illustrated Media, a custom comics company.

Rick Leonardi

A massive talent who began his career in 1980. Notable works include The Amazing Spider-Man, Thor, X-Men, Cloak and Dagger, the first 25 issues of Spider-Man 2099, Daredevil, Vision and the Scarlet Witch, New Mutants, Batman, Nightwing, Batgirl, Superman, Justice League, Green Lantern vs Aliens, Predator, Star Wars, Aliens, Hellboy, Darth Vader vs Darth Maul, General Grievous, Darth Vader:Lost Command and many more! He is credited, along with fellow illustrator Mike Zeck, of designing the black-and-white costume to which Spider-Man switched during the 1984 Secret Wars miniseries, and later wore for a time and is a known fan-favorite since it's inception.

Darryl Banks

Darryl Banks is a comic artist and creator known for legendary runs on multiple DC titles since the early 1990's including a defining run on Green Lantern beginning with vol. 3, starting with the "Emerald Twilight" storyline. Banks drew most of the issues from #50 through #142. Along with co-creating Green Lantern Kyle Rayner, he was responsible for designing costumes for Parallax, Grayven, Fatality, Dr. Polaris, and Dr. Light. Banks is also an artist and concept designer with Marvel, Hasbro, Hawthorne Village, Filsinger Games and more!

Josh Blaylock

Founder of the legacy indy comic book publisher and studio Devil's Due, Josh Blaylock is not only a prolific comic book writer and artist, but an expert in licensing and pop culture trends. He began publishing comics while still a teenager, rising to fame six years later with the license acquisition and resurrection of G.I. Joe, Voltron, and other classic properties in the comic space, to huge success. The first of their kind, his comics launched a nostalgia wave that is still felt to this day, and pioneered a trend of independent publishers seizing the spotlight by revitalizing major licensed brands. Currently he is most known for his supernatural action comic Mercy Sparx, and the world of characters surrounding it (currently in development as a major motion picture), with several other creations translated into toys, film, and television. Having published and written over 1000 comic books with over $70 Million in sales, Josh also regularly collaborates on projects in entertainment, fashion and tech, including for North Coast Music Fest, Adidas, Pixel Vault, Hannibal Buress, Diplo, 0n1 Force, A System of a Down, Louis the Child, and more. His non-fiction book, How to Self-Publish Comics: Not Just Create Them, was made required reading at Savannah College of Art Design.

Bryan Tillman

Artist and creator Bryan Tillman is the owner and CEO of Kaiser Studio Productions LLC, a production studio for comics, toys, animation, and games. He works as a sculptor, comic editor, and illustrator for various projects, with clients including Marvel Comics, DC Comics, Lucas Films, and Cartoon Network. Bryan has authored three instructional books, including *Creative Character Design* and *The 30 Day Pitch Bible*, and created the *Dark Legacy* RPG trading card game, which was acquired by UpperDeck. He is currently focused on developing *Ninja Empire*, a multi-platform IP spanning comics, action figures, board games, and animations. He has also conducted panels and lectures at conventions like AwesomeCon, MegaCon, and San Diego Comic Con, where he has presented his popular "Proper Pitching and Promoting Yourself" panel for over 11 years. Bleeding Cool featured an article on his pitching advice in 2017.

Michael Watkins

Michael Watkins is the CEO and Editor In Chief of Highburn Studios. Michael has worked professionally in comics and illustration for over 20 years. He's the creator of the series GUARDIANS, published by Highburn Studios, the publishing company he founded in 2000. From there, he broke into mainline comics with work on FEMME-NOIR, and proceeded to work on projects for Marvel, DC, Image, Dynamite, Dark Horse, and Upper Deck. You've seen his work on titles such as Sonic the Hedgehog, Transformers, Iron Man, Avengers Assemble, Pantha, Villains Supreme, and other promotional work for Star Wars, Ironman 2, Suicide Squad, Transformers, and more. In addition to comics, Michael is a Voice Actor having voiced roles for Marvel and Disney through the characters of Venom, Scorpion, Mole Man, and Magneto.

Matthew Clark

Matthew Clark is a veteran comic book artist and creator known for his dynamic storytelling and bold, expressive linework. Over the years, he's worked with major publishers like DC Comics, Marvel, and Dark Horse, contributing to iconic titles including Superman, Doom Patrol, Wonder Woman, Spider-Man, and Ghost Rider. With a passion for character-driven visuals and kinetic action, Clark has become a go-to talent for both superhero staples and experimental series. He continues to evolve his craft, bringing energy and precision to every panel.

May 31: Angela Hsieh book launch at Fantom Comics

from her newsletter.

I'm having a launch party at Fantom Comics in Washington, DC on May 31, 3pm!

We'll start with the premier of the Geozoology animated trailer (!!!). I'll be interviewed by fellow graphic novelist Brigitta Blair, followed by a short Q&A and signing.

There will be snacks (brought all the way from Taiwan)! And there will be a cake, which I will make, which I will attempt to make into the shape of a caviolith. Have I ever made a cake before? Yes. Have I ever made a custom decorative cake before? No. Will this go beautifully or disastrously? Come to the party to find out.

Mr. NICE GUY! by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/29/2025

Interview: Greg Rucka and Michael Lark on bringing LAZARUS to an end

Jared Bird on 05/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-greg-rucka-and-michael-lark-lazarus-end/

EA cancels BLACK PANTHER game, shuts down development studio

Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 05/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/bp-game-canceled/

DIAMOND BANKRUPTCY: DYNAMITE ALLEGES OVER $500,000 IN UNPAID INVOICES From Three Weeks in April and May

Brigid Alverson on May 28, 2025 https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/59658/diamond-bankruptcy-dynamite-alleges-over-500-000-unpaid-invoices

No, you're not losing it—WEBTOON got rid of Daily Pass

WEBTOON has not made an official statement on the elimination of the Daily Pass option.

By Hilary Leung

K-Comics Beat May 29, 2025

https://kcomicsbeat.com/2025/05/29/no-youre-not-losing-it-webtoon-got-rid-of-daily-pass/

"What Bothered People Most About The Far Side": Gary Larson's Editor Explains What Made the Comic "Disturbing"

Ambrose Tardive

May 25 2025

https://screenrant.com/far-side-comics-disturbing-humor-explainer/

Yesterday's Papers May 2, 2025

https://john-adcock.blogspot.com/2025/05/an.html

AN INSIDE LOOK INTO THE BULLPEN OF EARLY HEARST CARTOONISTS - I

"A Half-Million Dollar Feature Service."

by Rick Marschall

Evan Narcisse and Sade Spence

The Fantastic Four's Legacy in Marvel Comics [Jonathan Hickman, Ryan North, Mark Waid, and Chip Zdarsky]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCd_XmXVj1U

Marvel Entertainment

The Official Marvel Podcast May 28, 2025

An interview with Julia Gfrörer: 'I don't think that I could make like a nice book if I wanted to'

Matthew Perpetua | May 28, 2025 https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-julia-gfrorer-i-dont-think-that-i-could-make-like-a-nice-book-if-i-wanted-to/

An Empty Room: The Existential Perils of Paul Auster's The New York Trilogy (The Graphic Adaptation)

Greg Hunter | May 29, 2025

https://www.tcj.com/an-empty-room-the-existential-perils-of-paul-austers-the-new-york-trilogy-the-graphic-adaptation/

Misery Loves Comics in Graphic Nonfiction About Grief
Graphic nonfiction offers solace for readers dealing with tragedy and tough transitions
by Cheryl Klein
May 23, 2025
A version of this article appeared in the 05/26/2025 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Misery Loves Comics https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97846-misery-loves-comics-in-graphic-nonfiction-about-grief.html

Comics That Call Readers to Action
by Cheryl Klein
May 23, 2025
A version of this article appeared in the 05/26/2025 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Comics as Protest https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/97848-comics-that-call-readers-to-action.html

THE SUMMER HIKARU DIED creator Mokumokuren to attend Anime Expo 2025
Hayame Kawachi on 05/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-summer-hikaru-died-creator-mokumokuren-to-attend-anime-expo-2025/

The Sandman Showrunner on Decision to End Series, Neil Gaiman Factor
Showrunner Allan Heinberg on when the decision was made to end The Sandman and if the allegations against Neil Gaiman impacted production.
28 May 2025
by Ray Flook
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-sandman-showrunner-on-decision-to-end-series-neil-gaiman-factor/

National Gallery of Art mourns passing of artist Olu Ajayi [Nigeria]
May 29 2025
https://thelagosreview.ng/national-gallery-of-art-mourns-passing-of-artist-olu-ajayi/

Dream Teams: Pixar's Jen Tan and Jenn Zaccaro [Interview, licensing]
Billy Langsworthy
May 23 2025
https://www.brandsuntapped.com/dream-teams-pixars-jen-tan-and-jenn-zaccaro/

A comics publisher on Diamond's end and finding a new distributor [FairSquare Graphics]
Fabrice Sapolsky on 05/29/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-publisher-distribution-issues-fairsquare-graphics-philbo-distribution/

DC Pride 2025: Vita Ayala Talks Renee Montoya and Queer Representation In All of Its Forms
Liam McGuire
Comic Frontier May 29, 2025
https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/dc-pride-2025-vita-ayala-talks-renee-montoya-and-queer-representation-in-all-of-its-forms

Licensing Expo 2025 Highlights Literary Brands, Licensed Books
By Karen Raugust
May 29, 2025 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/97883-licensing-expo-2025-highlights-literary-brands-licensed-books.html

'Suddenly I Was Breaking the Rules:' No Game No Life Anime Director Opens Up on 'Giving Staff a Lot of Headaches' During Production
By Chris Gregoria
may 23 2025
https://www.cbr.com/no-game-no-life-director-rule-break/

Anime Living Legend: Masao Maruyama Interview | Madhouse Mind Probe #01 [Studio Madhouse].
ANIME MIND PROBE
Jan 11, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Hdi-bv-dt4

This director changed anime: Yoshiaki Kawajiri Interview | Madhouse Mind Probe #02
ANIME MIND PROBE
Feb 7, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KpbbfVzGjI

Devil in the Details: Sunao Katabuchi Interview | Madhouse Mind Probe #03
ANIME MIND PROBE
Mar 7, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBvaMKY-xOQ

This Director Never Catches An L: Tetsurō Araki Interview | Madhouse Mind Probe #04
ANIME MIND PROBE
Mar 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCSva9VI3MQ

No Anime, No Life: Atsuko Ishizuka Interview | Madhouse Mind Probe #06
ANIME MIND PROBE
May 23, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZIREbGtm1U

Mel Casipit on Indie Komiks, People! [Filipino]
The Comics Cube with Duy Tano
May 29, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASROqnQoGd4

Words, Images, & Worlds with memoh
Jason DeHart
May 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDTeOdo22js

Editor Extraordinaire Bob Schreck
wordballoon
May 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCXhYOa-mmE

Art Baltazar The Return
wordballoon
May 29, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBF5GEEZkVQ

JOSE PIMIENTA for HALFWAY TO SOMEWHERE
Comix Experience
May 28, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ln2aodceubU

Phineas and Ferb's Stars Talk Season 5 Reunion & Surprised Reactions
C. M. Ramsburg
CBR Presents
May 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2fKX3Mh5IqU

Phineas and Ferb Co-Creators Talk Season 5 Return & Favorite Show Elements
C. M. Ramsburg
CBR Presents
May 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAgFhJ6IHGE

Phineas and Ferb Stars Ashley Tisdale & Caroline Rhea Reflect on Show's Best Moments & Songs
C. M. Ramsburg
CBR Presents
May 28, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nJUME-YKfF4

Watership Down: Creating a World in the English Countryside
Thoughts on rabbits, mythology, and speculative storytelling...
By Kali Wallace
Reactor May 28, 2025
https://reactormag.com/watership-down-creating-a-world-in-the-english-countryside/

Joe Sutliff's Dunderman comic strip

From back in the day... the 1980s that is. A superhero parody comic strip.

Self-published, Joe gave me his last copy. I scanned it and will give the original to the Library of Congress. But you can read it here at the Internet Archive.

Who is Dunderman?
Rocketed to earth as a baby when his planet
explodes .. . no, that's not it. Deep in a cave
beneath stately Wayne manor... nope, not
that either. Bitten by a radioactive ...?

The truth is that Dunderman represents the
classic everyman, frustrated with the injustices
of life and feeling powerless to make a change.
His excuse, he tells himself, is that he is no one
special. When chance events give him tremendous
power, however, it becomes clear that he is as
ineffectual as ever. It is the desire and ability to do
great things, coupled with total ignorance as to
how to go about it, that is the basis for Dunderman.

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Gaithersburg Book Festival photos

2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos

Compiled by Iyana Jones

May 29, 2025

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/97882-2025-gaithersburg-book-festival-in-photos.html

3 cartoonists (Dave Roman, John Gallagher, Rachel Renée Russell and Nikki Russell), 1 table of books including Jonathan Roth's Rover and Speck, and 1 Bruce Guthrie photo.

Nik Kowsar blog on the Herblock award

Nik's a cartoonist, but this is about his other passion.

Sí Se Puede: A Night with Dolores Huerta and the Spirit of Water Justice

Nik Kowsar

Environmental Sarcasm: Where Water Cries and Politicians Lie May 28, 2025

https://nikkowsar.substack.com/p/si-se-puede-a-night-with-dolores

Suspicious Minds by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/28/2025

Dynamite wants its $500,000 from Diamond and more bankruptcy updates

Heidi MacDonald on 05/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/dynamite-wants-its-500000-from-diamond-and-more-bankruptcy-updates/

Where's our money?! Dynamic Forces Motions for Administrative Expense of over $500,000 from Diamond

May 27, 2025 by Brett

https://graphicpolicy.com/2025/05/27/wheres-our-money-dynamic-forces-motions-for-administrative-expense-of-over-500000-from-diamond/

Alan Gratz's Refugee: The Graphic Novel Has A 200,000 Print Run

27 May 2025 Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/alan-gratzs-refugee-the-graphic-novel-has-a-200000-print-run/

Diamond Comic Distributors Wants To DIP Into Their Loan, Again

Rich Johnston

27 May 2025 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comic-distributors-wants-to-dip-into-their-loan-again/

Diamond Tells Publishers About Outstanding Invoices & Future Payments

Diamond Comic Distributors and Ad Populum tell publishers about their outstanding invoices and future payments.

by Rich Johnston 27 May 2025 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-tells-publishers-about-outstanding-invoices-future-payments/

Is This Where All The Million Copies Of Planet Death #0 Went?

27 May 2025 Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/is-this-where-all-the-million-copies-of-planet-death-0-went/

'The Sandman' Showrunner Still Maintains 2 Seasons Was the Plan All Along

The Netflix series based on the comic co-created by the recently controversial Neil Gaiman returns for its two-part final season in July.

By Cheryl Eddy May 28, 2025 https://gizmodo.com/sandman-netflix-season-2-neil-gaiman-2000608273

Why People Are Furious About the New 'Lilo & Stitch'

Disney's latest live-action remake made some big changes to the emotional climax of 'Lilo & Stitch,' and fans are even angrier at it than usual.

By Sabina Graves Published May 27, 2025 https://gizmodo.com/why-people-are-furious-about-the-new-lilo-stitch-200060774

'Lilo & Stitch' and the Power of Zillennial Nostalgia at the Movie Theater

Nostalgia as entertainment is nothing new. But it has not yet been fully exploited for the Zillennial age demographic, now one of the largest age groups in the U.S.

Mia Galuppo

May 27, 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/lilo-and-stitch-and-the-power-of-zillennial-nostalgia-1236231230/

Co Hoedeman, Oscar-Winning Canadian Animator, Dies at 84

The master of stop-motion animation earned his Academy Award for 'The Sand Castle' in 1977.

Etan Vlessing

May 27, 2025 https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/co-hoedeman-dead-animator-1236231225/

Oscar-Winning NFB Animator Co Hoedeman Dies Age 84

Mercedes Milligan

May 27, 2025

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/05/oscar-winning-nfb-animator-co-hoedeman-dies-age-84/

Interview: Gary Clement talks K IS IN TROUBLE AGAIN

Javier Perez on 05/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-gary-clement-talks-k-is-in-trouble-again/

The future of superhero movies looks to comics' past

After two decades of gray skies and grim heroes, both Marvel and DC are heading to the Silver Age for some sci-fi fun.

By Matt Schimkowitz | May 28, 2025 https://www.avclub.com/silver-age-superhero-movies-superman-the-fantastic-four-first-steps

'How to Train Your Dragon' Director Dean DeBlois Details the Making of His Live-Action Flight of Fantasy

Jeff Spry

May 27, 2025 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/05/how-to-train-your-dragon-director-dean-deblois-details-the-making-of-his-live-action-flight-of-fantasy/

This article was written for the

May-June '25 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 350).

Woman in Wheelchair Sparks Big Syndicate [Aee McAlister; A & M Advertising Co, R. W. McAlister Co., Inc., and J. Reed King Syndicate]

By Julian Stag

Editor and Publisher June 7 1947: 16, 90.

online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1947-06-07_80_24/

Syndicates: Guide for Submitting Comic Strip Outlines; Beaven Bantering.

Helen M. Staunton

Editor and Publisher June 7 1947: 34.

online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1947-06-07_80_24/

Soap Box Derby 'Comic' Ads Repeated.

Editor and Publisher June 7 1947: 12.

online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1947-06-07_80_24/

Los Angeles Dodgers to host official ONE PIECE night at Dodger Stadium on July 3
Hayame Kawachi on 05/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/los-angeles-dodgers-to-host-official-one-piece-night-at-dodger-stadium-on-july-3/

Comics Plus, PRH at Odds Over E-Book Lending Models
By Nathalie op de Beeck
May 28, 2025 https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/97862-comics-plus-prh-at-odds-over-e-book-lending-models.html

TILTING AT WINDMILLS #301: Figuring out the basics in a new world [comics distribution]
By Brian Hibbs
The Beat 05/28/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/tilting-at-windmills-301-figuring-out-the-basics-in-a-new-world/

Pages

Saturday, May 31, 2025

Angela Hsieh and Brigitta Blair at Fantom Comics

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/30/2025

Friday, May 30, 2025

May 31: WCK Founder Chef José Andrés and comic writer Steve Orlando at 3rd Eye Annapolis

"Feeding Dangerously" Signing with WCK Founder Chef José Andrés

June 18: Mike Curato and Regie Cabico for GAYSIANS at DC Public Library

I've seen Curato speak at this library before, and although I'm not gay or a teenager, I bought Flamers after hearing him talk.

Mike Curato and Regie Cabico for GAYSIANS

About the Event

About the Book

About the Author

About the Conversation Partner

May 31-June 1: Big Lick Comic Con in Dulles Expo Center

Comic Creators

JIM SHOOTER

Rick Leonardi

Mark Morales

Darryl Banks

Josh Blaylock

Matt Slay

Bryan Tillman

Michael Watkins

Matthew Clark

May 31: Angela Hsieh book launch at Fantom Comics

Mr. NICE GUY! by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/29/2025

Joe Sutliff's Dunderman comic strip

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Gaithersburg Book Festival photos

2025 Gaithersburg Book Festival in Photos

Nik Kowsar blog on the Herblock award

Sí Se Puede: A Night with Dolores Huerta and the Spirit of Water Justice

Suspicious Minds by Daniel Boris

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/28/2025