*Alverson, Brigid. 2025. BINC Launches 'Stand With Book And Comic Stores' Fund-Raiser With $30,000 in Matching Gifts from PRH, AdventureKEEN, HarperCollins. ICv2 (November 19): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61063/binc-launches-stand-book-comic-stores-fund-raiser
*Willsher, Kim. 2025. Angoulême comics festival in crisis as creators and publishers declare boycott; French government withdraws funding after claims of toxic management and dismissal of staff member who lodged rape complaint. Guardian (November 20): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/nov/20/angouleme-comics-festival-crisis-boycott-funding-france
*Simons, Dean. 2025. Angoulême Crisis: Game over? Stakeholders call for '26 Festival to be cancelled. The Beat (November 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/angouleme-crisis-game-over-stakeholders-call-for-26-festival-to-be-cancelled/
*AFP. 2025. Governance and rape allegations threaten famed French comics festival [Angouleme]. France24 (November 19): https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251119-governance-and-rape-allegations-threaten-famed-french-comics-festival
*Salkowitz, Rob. 2025. Lighthouse Brings 'Tyrant' Back in Deluxe Edition [Steve Bissette]. Publishers Weekly (November 20): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99122-lighthouse-press-brings-steve-bissette-s-lost-classic-tyrant-back-in-deluxe-edition.html
*Kaplan, Ollie. 2025. Exclusive + Interview: Ten Speed Graphic's design team on the artistry of book design. The Beat (November 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-interview-ten-speed-graphics-design-team-on-the-artistry-of-book-design/
In Funko's Fall, We Sinned All
Heidi MacDonald on 11/20/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/in-funkos-fall-we-sinned-all/
WEDNESDAY creators tackling animated GRIM series for Netflix
Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 11/20/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/grim-netflix/
Gregg Klees carried on the tradition of drawing deer hunting camp cartoons that had an enduring appeal to readers
Paul A. Smith
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel November 13 2025
Rich Douek from Just Douek Nov 20, 2025
If You Want A Career in Comics, Learn to Surf.*
https://richdouek.substack.com/p/if-you-want-a-career-in-comics-learn
Tributes paid to Manx artist celebrated for his familiar cartoons; He has sadly passed away at the age of 88 [ Phil Woodford]
By Tom Curphey Isle of Man Today 18th November 2025
Unknown. 2025. Influential Effects Animator Joseph Gilland Has Died. Animation Magazine (November 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/11/influential-effects-animator-joseph-gilland-has-died/
Northwest Museum of Cartoon Arts helping community before it even has a permanent home in Portland
Destiny Johnson | The Oregonian/OregonLive
COVID-19 Comic Book Trilogy [Shannon Wheeler]
ABI Community
https://www.abicommunity.org/fighting-covid-beating-covid-comic-books
NW Disability Support fights COVID-19 with a comic book [Shannon Wheeler]
Oregon Department of Human Services' Oregon Coronavirus Update March 29, 2021
https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/ORDHS/bulletins/2ca2832
Gossip: Jake Tapper Working On A New Graphic Novel With Dan Berry?
Thought Bubble Gossip: CNN anchor Jake Tapper working on a graphic novel with English cartoonist Dan Berry?
18 Nov 2025
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/gossip-jake-tapper-cnn-new-graphic-novel-dan-berry/
*Unknown. 1925. American News Co. Moves; Largest Periodical Distributing Firm Occupies New Quarters. Editor and Publisher 57 (33; January 10): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1925-01-10_57_33/page/34/mode/2up
*Unknown. 1925. [The Duffs are back again, the United Features Syndicate announced]. Editor and Publisher 57 (3; January 10): 26, Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1925-01-10_57_33/page/26/mode/2up
Why Felix the Cat is the whiskers: in conversation with Rafa Macias, Universal Products & Experiences
by Deej Johnson
Published 11.11.25 https://www.brandsuntapped.com/why-felix-the-cat-is-the-whiskers-in-conversation-with-rafa-macias-universal-products-experiences/
Arrthi Little on the origins and values of Cheeky Legends – and what's next for the brand [greeting cards]
by Ian Downes
Published 19.11.25 https://www.brandsuntapped.com/arrthi-little-on-the-origins-and-values-of-cheeky-legends-and-whats-next-for-the-brand/
Pixar Alum Masha Ellsworth Discusses Her Ukrainian Folktale-Inspired Short, 'Bound'
Ramin Zahed
November 19, 2025
Connoisseur's Choice: A Highly Subjective Guide to the Top Animated Shorts of 2025
Chris Robinson
November 19, 2025 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/11/connoisseurs-choice-a-highly-subjective-guide-to-the-top-animated-shorts-of-2025/
This article was written for theDecember '25 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 354).
Netflix's The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity rejects toxic masculinity and chauvinism
By centering on male vulnerability and choosing understanding over hate, this beautifully animated series is what we need right now.
By Elijah Gonzalez | November 20, 2025
Rick McKee from Rick McKee Ink. Nov 20, 2025
Adventures in Mt. Pleasant: Daily comic strips are hard! Who knew?
https://rickmckeeink.substack.com/p/adventures-in-mt-pleasant
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles': Neal H. Moritz in Talks to Produce Live-Action Feature for Paramount (Exclusive)
Borys Kit
November 20, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-new-live-action-movie-1236431867/
'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' Gets New Creative Team with 'American Born Chinese' Creator Gene Luen Yang, Artist Freddie E. Williams II; The duo will be taking over from the current team of Jason Aaron and Juan Ferrerya.
Borys Kit
July 22, 2025
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-gets-new-creative-team-1236324892/
*Barnes, Mike. 2025. Leigh Anne Brodsky, Leading Nickelodeon and Discovery Licensing Exec, Dies at 67; She oversaw such properties as Peanuts, SpongeBob SquarePants, Dora the Explorer and Blue's Clues during her career. Hollywood Reporter (October 9): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/leigh-anne-brodsky-nickelodeon-discovery-licensing-1236396795/
*Howe, Brian. 2025. Kayla E. Thought Her Comics Were Too Private to Publish. With "Precious Rubbish," She's Now Created a National Hit. Indy Week (June 12): https://indyweek.com/culture/kayla-e-precious-rubbish/
*Puc, Samantha. 2025. Exclusive: M.D. Bright's final work debuts next year in The Center Holds. The Beat (November 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-m-d-brights-final-work-debuts-next-year-in-the-center-holds/
Hemmann, Kathryn. 2025. Graphic Novel Review: The Corus Wave embarks on a scavenger hunt through local history [Cornish cartoonist Karenza Sparks]. The Beat (November 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-the-corus-wave/
*McGuire, Liam. 2025. Jed MacKay Talks Nova: Centurion and Exploring Marvel's Cosmic Universe. Comic Frontier (November 20): https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/nova-centurion-jed-mackay-marvel-comics
Unknown. 2025. New interactive graphic novel by local author sparks creativity and cultural connection [Naji and the Mystery of the Dog by Vahid Imani, blank dialogue boxes, children]. Santa Maria Times (June 11): https://santamariatimes.com/lifestyles/new-interactive-graphic-novel-by-local-author-sparks-creativity-and-cultural-connection/article_f3f8e7a1-c582-4190-988b-e8ba1e87dc56.html
*Young, Tim. 2025. Jim Keefe interview. Deconstructing Comics Podcast (856; November 19): https://deconstructingcomics.com/?p=8935 and https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/stingpin/251119.mp3
*Young, Tim. 2025. Dan Schkade and "Flash Gordon". Deconstructing Comics Podcast (852; October 1): https://deconstructingcomics.com/?p=8896 and https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/stingpin/251001.mp3
*Kankesan, Koom. 2025. "More Weight": Ben Wickey talks Salem witch trials. Deconstructing Comics Podcast (848; August 20): https://traffic.libsyn.com/stingpin/250820.mp3 and https://deconstructingcomics.com/?p=8868
*Kankesan, Koom. 2023. Jim Shooter interview. Deconstructing Comics Podcast (780; August 23): https://traffic.libsyn.com/stingpin/250716.mp3 and https://deconstructingcomics.com/?p=8846
Pedantic Stan, The Comics Fan, hops over the English Channel, to Germany!
John Freeman on November 18, 2025
https://downthetubes.net/pedantic-stan-the-comics-fan-hops-over-the-english-channel-to-germany/
*Wood, Lawrence. 2025. "Demonic Dog" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (November 17): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/demonic-dog-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
*Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, Joel Mishon and Kate Isenberg. 2025. Welcome to this month's CartoonStock caption contest by Kate Isenberg. CartoonStock (November 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hodC5n7oAk
Paru Itagaki's 'Sanda' Is the Kind Of Weird That Actually Means Something
Science Saru's anime adaptation of 'Beastars' creator's Santa Claus-centric murder mystery proves Itagaki remains consistently good at getting weird, getting deep, and not backing down.
By Isaiah Colbert
io9 November 19, 2025 https://gizmodo.com/sanda-paru-itagaki-science-saru-beastars-science-saru-2000688271
*Hughey, Jesse. 2025. Superman' No. 1 Leaps to $9.12 Million at Heritage, Becomes Most Expensive Comic Ever Sold; 1939 first-edition copy found in family's attic earned highest CGC grade for Man of Steel's title comic debut [press release]. Heritage Auctions (November 20): https://www.ha.com/heritage-auctions-press-releases-and-news/-superman-no.-1-leaps-to-9.12-million-at-heritage-becomes-most-expensive-comic-ever-sold.s?releaseId=5346
Reviews: Nocturnos
Aug Stone | November 20, 2025
https://www.tcj.com/reviews/nocturnos/
Nocturnos
Laura Pérez, translated by Andrea Rosenberg
Fantagraphics
Superhero Movie Rewatch
"You are nothing"— Kraven the Hunter
The movie that answers the question, "What is Kraven without Spider-Man?"
By Keith R.A. DeCandido November 13, 2025
https://reactormag.com/superhero-movie-rewatch-kraven-the-hunter/
*Walls, Sam. 2025. Experience Lil Abner at the Golden Chain Theatre [movie musical]. Sierra News Online (June 11): https://sierranewsonline.com/experience-lil-abner-at-the-golden-chain-theatre/
Baumgartner, James. 2025. Providence artist Jordan Seaberry asks: 'WTF Can Artists Do During a Fascist Takeover?' [webcomic]. Public's Radio (June 12): https://thepublicsradio.org/artscape/providence-artist-jordan-seaberry-asks-wtf-can-artists-do-during-a-fascist-takeover/
Al-Sharif, Rabab. 2025. Exclusive 10-Page Preview – Experience The Chaos In Dance Gavin Dance's New Flipbook. Loudwire (June 12): https://loudwire.com/dance-gavin-dance-graphic-novel-fruit-mafia-robot/
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