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Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/16/2025

MacDonald, Heidi. 2025. What Diamond's Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours. Comics Beat (December 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/what-diamonds-chapter-7-filing-might-mean-and-digging-into-those-billable-hours/

K-Comics Beat. 2025. K-Comics Beat's best webtoons and webcomics of 2025. K-Comics Beat (December 16): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2025/12/16/k-comics-beats-best-webtoons-and-webcomics-of-2025/

Sava, Oliver. 2025. The A.V. Club's best comics of 2025. The A.V. Club (December 16): https://www.avclub.com/best-comics-2025-absolute-batman-fantastic-four-drome

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2025. The Beat Digest 12/16/25: Curt Pires and Jok head to Area 51. Comics Beat (December 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-121625/

Morton-Kelly, Tammi. 2025. The quiet wit of Rea Irvin: Rediscovering the Smythes. TCJ (December 16): https://www.tcj.com/the-quiet-wit-of-rea-irvin-rediscovering-the-smythes/

Si, Zoe. 2025. Drawing in London [copying art in museums]. Zoe Sees (December 16): https://zoesi.substack.com/p/drawing-in-london

Johnston, Rich. 2025. 2000AD - Judge Dredd Megazine returning to full American distribution. Bleeding Cool (December 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/2000ad-judge-dredd-megazine-returning-to-full-american-distribution/

Booth, Kaitlyn. 2025. Guillermo del Toro on the canceled Justice League Dark film. Bleeding Cool (December 15): https://bleedingcool.com/movies/guillermo-del-toro-on-the-canceled-justice-league-dark-film/

Unknown. 2025. Awards season recap: Critics - guilds animation winners - nominees. Animation Magazine (December 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/awards-season-recap-critics-guilds-animation-winners-nominees/

Fitzgerald, Ali. 2025. J. J. Sempé, deity of whimsy; His urban idylls are populated by bald businessmen who escape reality by biking and daydreaming [in print December 22 as Ali Fitzgerald on J. J. Sempé]. New Yorker (December 15): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/ali-fitzgerald-on-j-j-sempe

Finck, Liana. 2025. William Steig, bursting with joy; He shies away neither from harshness nor from unadulterated sweetness. He also writes great female characters [in print December 22 as Liana Finck on William Steig]. New Yorker (December 15): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/liana-finck-on-william-steig

Flake, Emily. 2025. Alice Harvey, humor pathfinder; My hand twitches with instinctive joy at how you draw a woman's hat, coat, stance [in print December 22 as Emily Flake on Alice Harvey]. New Yorker (December 15): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/emily-flake-on-alice-harvey

Pierre, Summer. 2025. Helen Hokinson, a happy woman; Her version of the middle-aged matron was a gentle innocent who faced the world with an unself-conscious enthusiasm [in print December 22 as Summer Pierre on Helen Hokinson]. New Yorker (December 15): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/summer-pierre-on-helen-hokinson

Mahdavian, Navied. 2025. James Thurber, consummate doodler; It wasn't until I started cartooning myself that I realized he only made it look easy [in print December 22 as Navied Mahdavian on James Thurber]. New Yorker (December 15): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/navied-mahdavian-on-james-thurber

Chast, Roz. 2025. Gahan Wilson, hilarious and terrifying; He had his own world: a place where the funny and the horrific crossed paths [in print December 22 as Roz Chast on Gahan Wilson]. New Yorker (December 15): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/12/22/roz-chast-on-gahan-wilson

Lazarus, Franny. 2025. Up, up and away: Ohio State home to rare Superman materials [Billy Ireland Museum]. Ohio State News (July 10): https://news.osu.edu/up-up-and-away-ohio-state-home-to-rare-superman-materials/

Sanders, Hosea. 2025.   Marvel Comics writer Eve L. Ewing takes inspiration from Chicago roots. ABC7 Eyewitness News (July 8): https://abc7chicago.com/post/marvel-comics-writer-eve-ewing-takes-inspiration-chicago-roots-ironheart-disney/17021829/

Kershner, Jim. 2025. This day in history: Mutt and Jeff comic strip characters took over Spokane Chronicle's sports department. [Spokane] Spokesman-Review (July 10): https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2025/jul/10/this-day-in-history-mutt-and-jeff-comic-strip-char/

Petras, Matt. 2018.  New Dimension Comics thrives as Century III Mall empties out [Pennsylvania store]. Pittsburgh City Paper (August 15). Online at https://www.pghcitypaper.com/news-2/new-dimension-comics-thrives-as-century-iii-mall-empties-out-10001459/

Pifer, Jenelle. 2010. Famed horror-comics writer visits with a more whimsical offering [Steve Niles]. Pittsburgh City Paper (June 17-23). Online at https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment-2/famed-horror-comics-writer-visits-with-a-more-whimsical-offering-1343897/

Suico, Angela. 2014. Local comics artist Dave Wachter inks a high-profile supernatural period piece [Breath of Bones]. Pittsburgh City Paper (April 16-22). Online at https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment-2/local-comics-artist-dave-wachter-inks-a-high-profile-supernatural-period-piece-1744489/

Petras, Matt. 2022. Pittsburgh comics artist Dave Wachter wows at Marvel. Pittsburgh City Paper (June 8-14). Online at https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment-2/pittsburgh-comics-artist-dave-wachter-wows-at-marvel-21813538/

Petras, Matt. 2025. Move over, Batman! A Pittsburgh comic book artist toons out the competition [Dave Wachter]. Pittsburgh City Paper (July 9-15). Online at https://www.pghcitypaper.com/arts-entertainment-2/move-over-batman-a-pittsburgh-comic-book-artist-toons-out-the-competition-28311999/

Leith, Sam. 2025. Keep on truckin' — the weird world of the cartoonist Robert Crumb. Neurotic, politically incorrect and gripped by bizarre fetishes: the edgy underground artist is revealed in trippy colours in Dan Nadel's exhaustive biography. [London] Times (July 9): https://www.thetimes.com/culture/books/article/keep-on-truckin-the-weird-world-of-robert-crumb-gxmxxjr26

Routly, Paula. 2025.  From the Publisher: When Harry Met Alisonl Vermont cartoonists Harry Bliss and Alison Bechdel interviewed each other for Seven Days' annual Cartoon Issue. Paula Routly describes their first encounter [in print as When Harry Met Alison]. Seven Days (July 9):  Online at https://www.sevendaysvt.com/news/how-cartoonists-harry-bliss-and-alison-bechdel-first-met-43949733/

Barbaran, Andrea. 2025. How a N.J comic book store became a champion for LGBTQ+ representation [East Side Mags; New Jersey]. NJ.com (July 7): https://www.nj.com/mosaic/2025/07/how-a-nj-comic-book-store-became-a-champion-for-lgbtq-representation.html

Dumpleton, Elise. 2025.  Q&A: Miranda Mundt, Creator of 'Muted: Volume 1'. Nerd Daily (July 7): https://thenerddaily.com/miranda-mundt-muted-volume-1-interview/

George, Loretta. 2025. Local Author Levi Qualls Publishes His First Book. Fort Scott Biz (July 7): https://fortscott.biz/news/local-author-levi-qualls-writes-the-sea-and-the-sword

Davies, Dominic and Candida Rifkind. 2025. Comics and graphic novels can empower refugees to tell their stories on their own terms. The Conversation (July 2): https://theconversation.com/comics-and-graphic-novels-can-empower-refugees-to-tell-their-stories-on-their-own-terms-258943

Thompson, Craig. 2025. Facing Climate Anxiety with Visual Comedy: 'World without End' Graphic Artist Christophe Blain. Eco Watch (July 5): https://www.ecowatch.com/world-without-end-graphic-book-ecowatch.html

Miles, Donna. 2003. Mort Walker Still Tickles Military Funny Bones at 80. Defense Visual Information Distribution Service (September 2): https://www.dvidshub.net/news/532979/mort-walker-still-tickles-military-funny-bones-80

Screws, Greg. 2025. Haven Comics is mixing classic collectors editions with new favorites [Alabama store]. Sound Bites (July 4): https://whnt.com/soundbites/feature-of-the-week/haven-comics-is-mixing-classic-collectors-editions-with-new-favorites/

Li-Vollmer, Meredith. 2025. Withstanding the heat: a domestic violence survivor's story [comic strip]. Public Health Insider (July 9): https://publichealthinsider.com/2025/07/09/withstanding-the-heat-a-domestic-violence-survivors-story/

McMillan, Graeme. 2025. First Steps: What Marvel's new Fantastic Four comic reveals about the MCU team. Popverse (July 9): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-movies-fantastic-four-first-step-sue-storm-reed-richards-ben-grimm-herbie-marvel-mcu

VanMetre, Elizabeth. 2025. Cleveland Public Library hosts Superhero Homecoming to celebrate iconic hero's local roots [Superman]. News5 Cleveland (July 12): https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-public-library-hosts-superhero-homecoming-to-celebrate-iconic-heros-local-roots

Jones, Okla. 2025. Saul Williams' New Book 'Martyr Loser King' Turns Cyberpunk Into Creative Rebellion; The multidisciplinary artist's upcoming graphic novel reframes sci-fi through a Black radical lens, spotlighting the power of community and collective consciousness. Essence (July 14): https://www.essence.com/entertainment/books/saul-williams-martyr-loser-king/

Ling, Tony Wei. 2025. More or Less Alive: Labor and Race in Comics' Vital Aesthetics [PhD thesis on alternative comix]. University of California Los Angeles

Krzyazron, Christine. 2025. The Comic Strip Trail — A Unique Way to Explore Brussels, Belgium. Upgraded Points (July 12): https://upgradedpoints.com/travel/comic-strip-trail-brussels/

  *Norris, Kyle. 2025.  Public health comics are a "huge hit" for King County [Seattle]. KUOW (July 14): https://www.kuow.org/stories/public-health-comics-are-a-huge-hit-for-king-county

  *Avila, Rolando and Debra Berliner. 2025. How measles can make your immune system forget: A soap opera comic strip explains. Public Health Insiders (July 14): https://publichealthinsider.com/2025/07/14/how-measles-can-make-your-immune-system-forget-a-soap-opera-comic-strip-explains/

Unknown. 2025. Belgium-Zhongshan Comic Cultural Exchange Exhibition opens in Zhongshan. Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area  (July 14): https://www.cnbayarea.org.cn/english/News/content/post_1296505.html

Unknown. 2025. Author Tony Weaver uses graphic novel 'Weirdo' to inspire youth and promote self-love. News3 Las Vegas (July 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ir9n3lm0oGE

Young, Greg and Tom Meyers. 2025. Super City: The Secret Origin of Comic Books. Bowery Boys: New York City History (335; July 13): https://www.boweryboyshistory.com/2025/07/super-city-new-york-and-the-history-of-comic-books.html

Dockery, Daniel. 2025. The Secret Origins of Krypto the Superdog. New York Magazine's Vulture (July 11): https://www.vulture.com/article/krypto-the-superdog-superman-history.html
  *Adolphson, Spencer. 2025. Library exhibit shows the power of sharing the gospel through superheroes [Richard Comely and Captain Canuck]. Daily Universe (July 14): https://universe.byu.edu/campus/library-exhibit-shows-the-power-of-sharing-the-gospel-through-superheroes

Hunt, Kristin. 2025. Sci-fi graphic novel by Philly poet imagines a future where health care is universal and emotions regulated; 'PawnShop' by LindoYes, out Tuesday, features masked 'cupids' and 'emojis' who pair couples and redistribute joy. Philly Voice (July 14): https://www.phillyvoice.com/sci-fi-graphic-novel-lindoyes-universal-healthcare-afrofuturism/

  *Zhan, Wang and Andy Chong (photo). 2025. Snoopy visits Hong Kong. China Daily (July 14): https://www.chinadailyasia.com/hk/article/615866

Felts, Chris. 2025. NFL star Arik Armstead shares his 'superpower' in new comic book [literacy]. CapRadio (July 14): https://www.capradio.org/articles/2025/07/14/nfl-star-arik-armstead-shares-his-superpower-in-new-comic-book/

Lammers, Jamie. 2025. Mountain Folk Tales: George Blevins. Mountain Ear (July 13): https://themtnear.com/stories/mountain-folk-tales-george-blevins,49577

Cheyenne, Angelica. 2025. Over 25,000 comic books stolen from collection just weeks before San Diego Comic Con. Daily Express (July 12): https://www.the-express.com/entertainment/celebrity-news/177242/comic-books-stolen-comic-con

Best, Daniel. 2025. In Their Own Words: Gully Foyle: The Best Sci-Fi Comic You've Never Seen [Australia]. 20th Century Danny Boy (December 16):
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/in-their-own-words-gully-foyle

Jones, Iyana. 2025. On Tour with Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris [First Cat in Space]. Publishers Weekly (December 16): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99317-on-tour-with-mac-barnett-and-shawn-harris.html

Siegel, Mark. 2025. From :01 to 23: Founder Mark Siegel on First Second and 23rd St. Books. Shelf Awareness (November 20; Dedicated Issue: 23rd St. Celebrates Its First Year): https://www.shelf-awareness.com/dedicated-issue.html

Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, and Joel Mishon. 2025. Welcome to this month's CartoonStock caption contest by Liam Walsh. CartoonStock (December 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmklIHQbAkY

Wood, Lawrence. 2025. "Gun-Toting Family" caption contest commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (December 15): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/gun-toting-family-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/

Harper, David. 2025. Retailer Steve Anderson talks about the impact of Absolute DC in comic shops. SKTCHD's Off Panel (December 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGagEFdlx2E

Freeman, Atom. 2025. Stories that defined our industry in 2025. Prana's Comic Industry Insider (December 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ycF1fW5qOuI

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2025. 2025 year end gab fest w/ Mars - Zack. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE (December 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_xLIp7xf1s

Cox, Bill. 2025. Comic art collector Mike Parkinson. CAF+ (December 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EQpmone30Y

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