Sunday, December 21, 2025

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/19/2025


Tait, Ed. 2025. Crankshaft for the 'W'. bluebombers.com  (July 20): https://www.bluebombers.com/2025/07/20/crankshaft-for-the-w/

Rollason, Kevin. 2025.  Crankshaft comes to Winnipeg Comic strip characters — big Bombers fans — visit city beginning Monday in Free Press. Winnipeg Free Press (July 21): https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/featured/2025/07/21/crankshaft-comes-to-winnipeg

Romero, Anna Maria. 2025. Is filial piety ever enough? Comic strip on 'Why I gave up on my mother' goes viral [Singapore; Woke Salaryman]. Independent Singapore (July 21): https://theindependent.sg/is-filial-piety-ever-enough-comic-strip-on-why-i-gave-up-on-my-mother-goes-viral/

Burdette, Chad. 2025. The Creators Of Image Comics Ice Cream Man Push The Limits Again in Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil Shuffle. Comic Watch (July 19): https://comic-watch.com/news/the-creators-of-image-comics-ice-cream-man-push-the-limits-again-in-ice-cream-man-the-mortal-coil-shuffle

Unknown. 2023. Sean Fitzgibbon's 'What Follows Is True: Crescent Hotel' on Display in UAM Glassblock Gallery. UAM News (October 5): https://www.uamont.edu/news/sean-fitzgibbon-art-display.html

Bartholomew, Dustin. 2022. Local artist to celebrate release of new graphic non-fiction book about the Crescent Hotel [Sean Fitzbibbon; Eureka Springs, AR]. Fayetteville Flyer (July 15): https://fayettevilleflyer.com/2022/07/15/local-artist-to-celebrate-release-of-new-graphic-non-fiction-book-on-crescent-hotel/

Osei-Tutu, Demetria. 2025. Nigerian author Roye Okupe is the 'luckiest guy' with new animated series Iyanu. EXCLUSIVE: Roye Okupe spoke about his new animated series, Iyanu, that debuted in April. The series is based on his graphic novel, Iyanu: [London] Mirror (July 20): https://www.themirror.com/entertainment/tv/roye-okupe-nigerian-series-iyanu-1276591

Campbell, Marc. 2025. The totally bizarre world of James Bond comic books from India. Dangerous Minds (July 22): https://dangerousminds.net/pop-culture/james-bond-comic-books-from-india/

Baggett, James Augustus and Grant Webster (photo.). 2025. Let's Get Graphic: Comic book artist Eric Gapstur shares his journey from a frustrating Iowa boyhood to becoming a beloved graphic novelist. The Iowan (December)

Hsieh, Angela. 2025. Comic: Exploring the ocean's wonderous, mysterious depths [non-fiction]. NPR (July 21): https://www.npr.org/2025/07/21/g-s1-77886/ocean-marine-research-earth-science

Dave. 2025. Matteo Scalera on The fourth father, and the cost of making comics the right way. Direct Edition (December 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=brB4X53VWCo

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2025. The Beat Digest 12/19/25; Resident Alien gets One More for the Road. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-121925/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2025. Sony acquires majority control of Peanuts rights. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sony-peanuts-rights/

Morris, D. 2025. Interview; Nick Cagnetti reveals the inspiration for new horror comic Spirit of the Shadows. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-nick-cagnetti-talks-horror-with-spirit-of-the-shadows/

Johnston, Rich. 2025. Absolute Archie Comics…Oni Press relaunches Archie in 2026. Bleeding Cool (December 18): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-archie-comics-oni-press-relaunches-archie-in-2026/

Alverson, Brigid. 2025. Archie licenses IP to Oni Press for new series, OGNs, and collections Including 'Archie in Hell' by Patrick Horvath. ICv2 (December 18): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61253/archie-licenses-ip-oni-press-new-series-ogns-collections

Griepp, Milton. 2025. New Archie - Dynamite Crossover Deal Kicking Off with Archie and Army of Darkness. ICv2 (September 03): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60438/new-archie-dynamite-crossover-deal

Johnston, Rich. 2025. Superman vs Homelander in DC's K.O. Boss Battle in 2026. Bleeding Cool (December 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/superman-vs-homelander-in-dcs-k-o-boss-battle-in-2026/

Johnston, Rich. 2025. Kieron Gillen on creating a horror version of Spider-Man for Creepshow. Bleeding Cool (December 18): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kieron-gillen-on-creating-a-horror-version-of-spider-man-for-creepshow/

Johnston, Rich. 2025. Diamond comics bankruptcy fallout; Ablaze buys NBM Publishing. Bleeding Cool (December 18): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comics-bankruptcy-fallout-abaze-buys-nbm-publishing/

Degg, D. D. 2025. Randy Jones – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (December 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/12/18/randy-jones-rip/

Unknown. 2017. Monsters of the Ivy League [Randy Jones, caricature]. Now What Media (July 20): http://www.nowwhatmedia.com/pages_folder/whatnow_pages/whatnow_2017/monsters-of-the-ivy-league.html

Unknown. 2025. Jones; Randy Glenn of Exeter. Haskett Funeral Homes (December 13): https://www.haskettfh.com/jones-randy-glenn-of-exeter/

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2025. Batman "rookie card" sells for big money at Heritage. ICv2 (December 18): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61250/batman-rookie-card-sells-big-money-heritage

Brzeski, Patrick. 2025. Japan's Toho moves to capitalize on Europe's anime boom; With Europe's $4.8 billion anime market expected to double in size by the end of the decade, Japan's leading entertainment player is acquiring U.K. distributor Anime Limited and partnering with Germany's Plaion Pictures to extend its reach across the continent. The Hollywood Reporter (December 19): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/japans-toho-moves-to-capitalize-on-europes-anime-boom-1236454699/

Degg, D. D. 2025. Politico's final print edition [Matt Wuerker]. Daily Cartoonist (December 18): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2025/12/18/politicos-final-print-edition/

Denis, Ricardo Serrano. 2025. Graphic novel review; Darryl Cunningham's Elon Musk book should be read in preparation for 2026. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-darryl-cunninghams-elon-musk-book-should-be-read-in-preparation-for-2026/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2025. WEBTOON's CSO Yongsoo Kim on their new creator initiatives. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/webtoons-cso-yongsoo-kim-on-their-new-creator-initiatives/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2025. Ted & Lisa Van Liew comic art collection offered at ComicLink. Scoop (December 17): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/ted-lisa-van-liew-comic-art-collection-offered-at-comiclink/

Chatfield, Jason. 2025. I grew up in the most isolated city on earth and somehow ended up in Manhattan; Thoughts on coming home for Christmas. New York Cartoons (December 19): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/i-grew-up-in-the-most-isolated-city

Thompson, Maggie. 2025. Turning points [159]. Scoop (December 18): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-159/

Unknown. 2025. Writer-director Danielle Olson launches "Marbles"; A personal short about cherishing each day of life. Animation Magazine (December 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/writer-director-danielle-olson-launches-marbles-a-personal-short-about-cherishing-each-day-of-life/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2025. "Detective Conan" celebrates 30 years of mystery with new hour-long special & more. Animation Magazine (December 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/detective-conan-celebrates-30-years-of-mystery-with-new-hour-long-special-more/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2025. I2A2 Studios & Odd Ninja Media join forces to adapt Jason B. Ryan's "Jericho Cutter" comic into an animated series. Animation Magazine (December 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/i2a2-studios-odd-ninja-media-join-forces-to-adapt-jason-b-ryans-jericho-cutter-comic-into-an-animated-series/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2025. Sony group companies ink agreement to acquire "Peanuts" stake from WildBrain. Animation Magazine (December 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/sony-group-companies-ink-agreement-to-acquire-peanuts-stake-from-wildbrain/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2025. Adult Swim renews "Haha, You Clowns" animated comedy for two more seasons. Animation Magazine (December 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/adult-swim-renews-haha-you-clowns-animated-comedy-for-two-more-seasons/

Unknown. 2025. Behind the scenes; The making of "The lost chapter; Yuki's revenge". Animation Magazine (December 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/behind-the-scenes-the-making-of-the-lost-chapter-yukis-revenge/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2025. "The wonderfully weird world of Gumball" receives two season order for the holidays! Animation Magazine (December 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/12/the-wonderfully-weird-world-of-gumball-receives-two-season-order-for-the-holidays/

Marsh, Calum. 2025. "David" Review; Preaching to the Choir in print as 'David']. New York Times (December 19): C4. Online at  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/movies/david-review.html

Yu, Brandon. 2025. "The SpongeBob Movie; Search for SquarePants" review; Underwater adventure [in print as Leaving a Pineapple And Setting Off On an Adventure]. New York Times (December 19): C6. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2025/12/18/movies/the-spongebob-movie-search-for-squarepants-review.html

Burscough, Clark. 2025. To blave – this week's links. TCJ (December 19): https://www.tcj.com/to-blave-this-weeks-links/

NYPL Best Comics Committee. 2025. NYPL's top ten comics and graphic novels of 2025. New York Public Library (October 3): https://www.nypl.org/blog/2025/10/03/nypls-top-ten-comics-and-graphic-novels-2025

Jamieson, Teddy. 2025. From Bowie to the Mitford sisters, the 10 best graphic novels of 2025. Herald Scotland (December 10): https://www.heraldscotland.com/life_style/25682429.bowie-mitford-sisters-10-best-graphic-novels-2025/

Beirne, Luke. 2025. The best Canadian comics of 2025. CBC Books (December 12): https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-best-canadian-comics-of-2025-9.6995957

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). 2025. 2025 best graphic novels for adults reading list. ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). https://www.ala.org/gncrt/2025-best-graphic-novels-adults-reading-list

Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). 2025. 2025 best graphic novels for children reading list. ALA's Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). https://www.ala.org/gncrt/2025-best-graphic-novels-children-reading-list

Coplan, Chris, Jonathan Waugh, Collier Jennings, Rory Wilding, David Brooke, Vish, and Michael Guerrero. 2025. AIPT's best comics of 2025; Part 1. AIPT (December 16): https://aiptcomics.com/2025/12/16/aipts-best-comics-of-2025-part-1/

Coplan, Chris, David Brooke, Lia Williamson, Vish, Kevin Clark, Collier Jennings, and Justin Harrison. 2025. AIPT's best comics of 2025; Part 2. AIPT (December 18): https://aiptcomics.com/2025/12/18/aipts-best-comics-of-2025-part-2/

O'Doherty, Cara. 2025. Cork comic writer; "When I got the Marvel email, I had to step outside to compose myself"; Comic book writer Gary Moloney tells Cara O'Doherty how a Cork City Library initiative helped him on his career path. Echo Live (December 08): https://www.echolive.ie/entertainment/whatson/arid-41762249.html

Chazan, Helen. 2025. Reviews; Light of the moon. TCJ (December 18): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/light-of-the-moon/

Henehan, Billy. 2025. Interview; Scott Dunbier discusses his favorite Jim Aparo comics for newest Artist's Edition. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-scott-dunbier-jim-aparo-artists-edition/

Dar, Taimur. 2025. NYC council approves Jack Kirby Way street. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/nyc-council-approves-jack-kirby-way/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2025. The team that changed comics journalism forever is back with Exploit. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exploit-mad-cave-announced/

Perez, Javier. 2025. Mike Deodato Jr. accused of using AI in Ultimate Oz Universe [Updated]. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mike-deodato-jr-accused-of-using-ai-in-ultimate-oz-universe-updated/

Chik, Kalai. 2025. Review; Adult Swim's The Elephant connects viewers to a bygone era. Comics Beat (December 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/adult-swim-the-elephant-connects-viewers-to-a-bygone-era/

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