Monday, January 12, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/11/2026

Claribel M. 2025. The Biggest Visual Novel Jam Gets Bigger Every Year — An Interview with Stella and Vimi from DevTalk (September 3): https://thegeekiary.com/the-biggest-visual-novel-jam-gets-bigger-every-year-an-interview-with-stella-and-vimi-from-devtalk/133916

Unknown. 2025. Birth of The Bumstead: America's longest running comic. [Spokane, WA] Spokesman-Review (n.d.): https://www.spokesman.com/search/?q=Bumstead&byline=&start_date=&end_date=

Smith, Bernie. 2025. The timid soul [letter referring to comic strip on Casper Milquetoast]. [Jamaica, WI] Gleaner (September 2): https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/letters/20250902/timid-soul

Coolidge, Douglas Pratt. 2025. The original web comic [Kevin & Kell; Bill Holbrook]. Ricochet (September 2): https://ricochet.com/1868888/the-original-web-comic/

Olzhbaekova, Tamila. 2025. "Ergenekon Is Not Just a Myth, It's a Cultural Bridge": An Interview with Artist and Designer Emre Erdur [Turkey]. [Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan] Times of Central Asia (September 2): https://timesca.com/ergenekon-is-not-just-a-myth-its-a-cultural-bridge-an-interview-with-artist-and-designer-emre-erdur/

Vann, Kathryn. 2025. Jeffrey Wright calls backlash to The Batman role 'so racist and stupid'. Actor hit back at fans who complained about his casting as James Gordon, saying the row was 'absent' of any logic. The Independent *September 3) https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/films/news/jeffrey-wright-the-batman-james-gordon-matt-reeves-b2819294.html

Krumm, Jack. 2025. 'A rising phoenix from the ashes': Monarch Comics set for heroic homecoming after devastating damage. The Monarch Comics book store in south Toledo plans to fully reopen at its original location after fire repairs by the end of September. WTOL 11 (September 2): https://www.wtol.com/article/news/local/monarch-comics-reopening-september-after-fire-damage-last-year/512-c7a6edbf-973a-45cc-a2d0-322e7c9432bb

Silva, Tiffany. 2025. Bluey Fan-Favorite Episode "The Sign" Is Coming to Bookshelves as a Graphic Novel. bck (September 4): https://bckonline.com/2025/09/04/bluey-fan-favorite-episode-the-sign-is-coming-to-bookshelves-as-a-graphic-novel/

Maloney, Damon. 2025. Graphic novels: Why are kids gravitating to this format?  Library Journal says graphic novel sales have more than doubled since 2019, with 35 million books sold in the U.S. and Canada. News5 Cleveland (September 3): https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/graphic-novels-why-are-kids-gravitating-to-this-format

Unknown. 1926. ["Barry Duffer (sic, Barrie Payne), cartoonist of "McDuffer," of the Associated Editors Syndicate, is to be honor guest of a group of golfers who plan to play the courses of 17 cities in the south"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (41; March 6): 40. https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-03-06_58_41/page/40/mode/2up

Briggs, Clare. 1916. Golf: The Book of a Thousand Chuckles. Chicago: P.F. Volland

Evans, Chick and Barrie Payne. 1929. Ida Broke: The Humor and Philosophy of Golf [illustrated with McDuffer cartoons]. New York: E.P. Dutton. Scan online at https://archive.org/details/idabrokehumorphi0000chic/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Graham Hunter, Chicago cartoonist, has signed a long time contract with the McClure Newspaper Syndicate, for the distribution of his comic strip, 'Jolly Jingles'"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (41; March 6): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-03-06_58_41/page/40/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Ed Wheelan, creator of 'Minute Movies,' handled by the George Matthew Adams Service, Inc., New York, is vacationing in Miami, Fla"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (41; March 6): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-03-06_58_41/page/40/mode/2up

Bolts. 2026. A Fresh Cast Brings the Original Detective Conan Anime to a New Audience. Anime News Network (January 9): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-01-09/a-fresh-cast-brings-the-original-detective-conan-anime-to-a-new-audience/.232110

Iikura-Gross, Ken. 2026. Manga Creator Hisashi Eguchi Apologizes for Tracing Photos; Eguchi: "I sincerely apologize to Kanai-san, Lumine, all related parties, and everyone looking forward to the event". Anime News Network (January 6): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interest/2026-01-06/manga-creator-hisashi-eguchi-apologizes-for-tracing-photos/.232810

Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2025. To Heart Manga Creator Ukyou Takao Dies; Takao drew manga adaptation of To Heart, To Heart Remember my memories, Muv-Luv. Anime News Network (July 7): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-07-07/to-heart-manga-creator-ukyou-takao-dies/.226400

Cayanan, Joanna. 2025. Boku to Gyaru ga Fūfu ni Naru Made Manga Creator Shino Dies; Creator died in June. Anime News Network (August 27): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-27/boku-to-gyaru-ga-fufu-ni-naru-made-manga-creator-shino-dies/.228146

Tai, Anita. 2025. Manchuria Opium Squad Artist Shikako Dies at 37; Artist died due to rare malignant tumor in eye. Anime News Network (December 21): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-12-21/manchuria-opium-squad-artist-shikako-dies-at-37/.232362

Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2025. Gisèle Alain Manga Creator Sui Kasai Dies; Kasai left Gisèle Alain manga on hiatus since 2014. Anime News Network (September 28): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-09-28/gisele-alain-manga-creator-sui-kasai-dies/.229406

Hernon, Matthew. 2025. Legendary Voice Actor Takaya Hashi Dies Aged 72; He voiced several iconic characters, including Inuarashi in One Piece and Severus Snape in the dubbed version of Harry Potter. Tokyo Weekender (August 29): https://www.tokyoweekender.com/japan-life/news-and-opinion/legendary-voice-actor-takaya-hashi-dies/

Mateo, Alex. 2025. Kirin Motorcycle Manga Creator Shōhei Harumoto Dies; Harumoto was working on Crazy Blood Line Now manga'. Anime News Network (August 27): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-08-27/kirin-motorcycle-manga-creator-shohei-harumoto-dies/.228154

Tai, Anita. 2025. Animator Yōichi Ōnishi Dies; Animator known for work on Jigoku Sensei Nube, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Kanon. Anime News Network (January 21): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-01-21/animator-yoichi-onishi-dies/.220306

Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2025. Former Gainax Member, Dragon Quest Sword Designer Jun Tamatani Dies; Worked at Gainax predecessor General Products, continued working with Gainax on Princess Maker. Anime News Network (February 25): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-02-25/former-gainax-member-dragon-quest-sword-designer-jun-tamatani-dies/.221634

Mateo, Alex. 2025. Hakusensha Founding Member, Manga Magazine Editor Nobumasa Konagai Dies at 94; Bessatsu Margaret editor-in-chief died of old age on February 2. Anime News Network (February 20): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-02-20/hakusensha-founding-member-manga-magazine-editor-nobumasa-konagai-dies-at-94/.221456

Mateo, Alex. 2025. Edomae No Sushi Manga Creator Shin Tsukumo Dies; Long-running Edomae no Sushi series will continue past his death. Anime News Network (February 19): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-02-19/edomae-no-sushi-manga-creator-shin-tsukumo-dies/.221404

Pineda, Rafael Antonio. 2025. Manga Creator Kunichika Harada Dies at 73 Due to Heart Attack; Harada drew Pro Wrestling Superstar Retsuden, Kimura manga. Anime News Network (May 19): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-05-19/manga-creator-kunichika-harada-dies-at-73-due-to-heart-attack/.224560

Bossuyt, Arielle. 2025. Marie-Madeleine Bourdin, Dessinatrice Reconnue, Est Décédée à 102 Ans à Vernon. Actu (August 20): https://actu.fr/normandie/vernon_27681/marie-madeleine-bourdin-dessinatrice-reconnue-est-decedee-a-102-ans-a-vernon_63053529.html

Unknown. 2025. Cartunista Jaguar Morre Aos 93 Anos; Jaguar foi um dos criadores do jornal satírico O Pasquim, em 1969. O cartunista morreu no hospital Copa D'or, no Rio Janeiro, onde foi internado por infecção respiratória, que evoluiu com complicações renais. TV Globo and g1 Rio (August 24): https://g1.globo.com/rj/rio-de-janeiro/noticia/2025/08/24/cartunista-jaguar-morre-aos-93-anos.ghtml

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Declan Shalvey Under Fire For Donating £400 To Help Graham Linehan. That Bloody Rich Johnston (January 11): https://richjohnston.substack.com/p/declan-shalvey-under-fire-for-donating

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Disney, Marvel & Webtoon To Launch New Digital Comics App And Platform. Bleeding Cool (January 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/disney-marvel-webtoon-to-launch-new-digital-comics-app-and-platform/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Sergio "Serguei" Goizauskas – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (January 10): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/10/sergio-sergei-goizauskas-rip/

Freeman, John. 2026. Kevin O'Neill's Stunning "Silent Pictures" Released This Week. downthetubes (January 10): https://downthetubes.net/kevin-oneills-stunning-silent-pictures-released-this-week/

Kaplan, Erin Aubry. 2026. Capturing America's Racial Zeitgeist, One Week at a Time; David G. Brown, political cartoonist for the Los Angeles Sentinel, the city's oldest Black newspaper, reflects on the art of racial dissent. Capital & Main (January 5): https://capitalandmain.com/capturing-americas-racial-zeitgeist-2

Rottica, Eerie. 2025. Script Tease: Interview with Mike Lynch; A full time cartoonist with roots in vaudeville!. Eerie Rottica (December 29): https://substack.com/inbox/post/182787631

Carter, Justin. 2026. DC's Tournament Arc Comic Adds 'Mortal Kombat' and Annabelle, Cuz Why Not; Here come some new challengers to 'DC K.O.,' which just further turns the whole event into a mini-version of 'Injustice 3.'. io9 (January 11): https://gizmodo.com/dcs-tournament-arc-comic-adds-mortal-kombat-and-annabelle-cuz-why-not-2000708692

Caporale, Micco. 2026. Mirror Mirror 4 Reflects 2dcloud's Rainstorm; The indie Chicago publisher reimagines its comics anthology as a magazine. Chicago Reader (January 6): https://chicagoreader.com/books/2dcloud-mirror-mirror-4-comic-anthology/

Harper, David. 2026. Five Things I'll Be Watching for in the Comics Industry (but Mostly the Direct Market) in 2026. SKTCHD (January 7): https://sktchd.com/longform/five-things-to-watch-for-2026/

Quesada, Joe. 2026. Great Art Is Killing Storytelling: When Fireworks Replaced Campfire Stories. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (January 11): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/great-art-is-killing-storytelling

Bechdel, Alison. 2026. 8 Things You Need to Start Your Own Commune. New York Times (January 11):
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/11/opinion/alison-bechdel-commune-cartoon.html

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