Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/20/2026

Axelrod, Scott R. 2025. Influential rock frontman ventures into graphic novels with cyberpunk tale based on classic album [Axl Rose]. SI Live (September 30): https://www.silive.com/entertainment/2025/09/influential-frontman-ventures-into-graphic-novels-with-cyberpunk-tale-based-on-classic-album.html

Cross, Alan. 2025. Axl Rose is getting a graphic novel where he has to save the human race. Journal of Musical Things (October 1): https://www.ajournalofmusicalthings.com/axl-rose-is-getting-a-graphic-novel/

Iahn, Buddy. 2025. Axl Rose to launch graphic novel series. The comic series focuses on GNR's Appetite for Destruction. Music Universe (September 29): https://themusicuniverse.com/axl-rose-to-launch-graphic-novel-series/

Kit, Borys. 2025. Inanna Sarkis Making Graphic Novel Debut with Action Fantasy for Vault Comics (Exclusive).  Tim Seeley, the co-creator of 'Hack/Slash,' is co-writing the book with the social media content creator. Hollywood Reporter (September 30): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/inanna-sarkis-making-graphic-novel-debut-1236388391/

Unknown. 2025. Guns 'n' Roses Singer Axl Rose and Sumerian Comics Announce 'Axl Rose: Appetite for Destruction' Graphic Novel. Blabbermouth (September 29): https://blabbermouth.net/news/guns-n-roses-singer-axl-rose-and-sumerian-comics-announce-axl-rose-appetite-for-destruction-graphic-novel

Zukowski, Zenae. 2025. Axl Rose announces 'Appetite for Destruction' graphic novel. Metal Insider (September 30): https://metalinsider.net/news/axl-rose-announces-appetite-for-destruction-graphic-novel

Anderson, Derek. 2025. "The Story of a Devil, Straight from the Devil's Own Mouth" — Q&A: Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones Discuss Their New Graphic Novel Dracula Book III -- The Count, Now on Kickstarter! Daily Dead (October 1): https://dailydead.com/the-story-of-a-devil-straight-from-the-devils-own-mouth-qa-matt-wagner-and-kelley-jones-discuss-their-new-graphic-novel-dracula-book-iii-the-count-now-on-kickstarte/

Boncy, Alexis. 2025. Calista Brill '02 Is Crazy for Comics. Columbia College Today (Fall): https://www.college.columbia.edu/cct/issue/fall-2025/article/calista-brill-02-crazy-comics

Harth, David. 2025. I Read an '80s Comic and It Showed Me Everything Wrong with Modern Comics (& How to Fix Them) [DC Comics Presents Annual #1]. Comic Book (September 29): https://comicbook.com/comics/news/i-read-an-80s-comic-and-it-showed-me-everything-wrong-with-modern-comics-how-to-fix-them/

Drawing Laughs: How Sullivan County Cartoonists Lia Strasser and Bizzy Coy Made It to The New Yorker
WJIF's Radio Chatskill 933; February 18, 2026 by Tim Bruno
https://wjffradio.org/drawing-laughs-how-sullivan-county-cartoonists-lia-strasser-and-bizzy-coy-made-it-to-the-new-yorker/

Bob Whitmore - https://www.wmnf.org/author/bob-whitmore/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. ComicsPRO '26: Dark Horse to Publish 3W/3M. The Beat (February 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-3w3m/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: What Brad Holland Left Behind. Daily Heller (February 20): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-what-brad-holland-left-behind/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Ottawa International Animation Festival Marks 50 Years with New Poster by Cartoonist Seth. Animation Magazine (February 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/ottawa-international-animation-festival-marks-50-years-with-new-poster-by-cartoonist-seth/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Britain's Dennis the Menace Receives Anniversary Coin from Royal Mint. The Beat (February 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/britains-dennis-the-menace-receives-anniversary-coin-from-royal-mint/

Unknown. 2026. Mischief Minted! Dennis the Menace Makes His Mark on a 50p. Royal Mint (February 19): https://www.royalmint.com/aboutus/press-centre/mischief-minted-dennis-the-menace-makes-his-mark-on-a-50p/

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [168]. Scoop (February 19): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-168/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Overstreet #55 On Sale Next Week! Scoop (February 19): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/overstreet-55-on-sale-next-week/

Gossett, Christian, David Hyde, and Kris Simon. 2026. It Would Take a Lot to Get Steve Niles on the Dance Floor. Superfan Podcast (February 20): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/it-would-take-a-lot-to-get-steve

Unknown. 2026. AMC Refuses to Screen AI Animation Fest Winner 'Thanksgiving Day' Due to Backlash (Update). Animation Magazine (February 19): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/amc-refuses-to-screen-ai-animation-fest-winner-thanksgiving-day-due-to-backlash/

Jones, Jarrod. 2026. Netflix's Strip Law Argues Its Case Loudly and Unconvincingly; The Busy Adult-animated Series Stars Adam Scott, Janelle James, and Stephen Root. AV Club (February 20): https://www.avclub.com/strip-law-review-netflix-tv-adult-animation

Johnston, Rich. 2026. ComicsPRO Attendees Wake Up to Something Under Their Hotel Room Doors... Call 912-MIND-MGMT and You Can Join Them. Bleeding Cool (February 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comicspro-attendees-wake-up-to-something-under-their-hotel-room-doors/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Launches Changes For Blind Bags And Mystery Bags For 2026. Bleeding Cool (February 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-launches-changes-for-blind-bags-and-mystery-bags-for-2026/

Freeman, John. 2026. 2000AD Returns to America — and This Time, It's Weekly! Down the Tubes (February 19): https://downthetubes.net/2000ad-returns-to-america-and-this-time-its-weekly/

Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. ComicsPRO '26: Tiny Onion Reveals Three New Exquisite Corpses Series. The Beat (February 20): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comicspro-26-tiny-onion-reveals-three-new-exquisite-corpses-series/

Reitich, Ernesto. 2026. Bob Whitmore: The Cartoonist Who Captures Tampa's Soul. WMNF (February 17): https://www.wmnf.org/bob-whitmore-the-cartoonist-who-captures-tampas-soul/

Felperin, Leslie. 2026. 'A New Dawn' Review: A Muddled but Strikingly Dreamy Animé About Firework Production; Yoshitoshi Shinomiya's Feature Centers on Three Friends Who Band Together When a Fireworks Factory in Their Hometown is to be Destroyed by the Local Government. Hollywood Reporter (February 19): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/a-new-dawn-review-anime-1236509158/

Fienberg, Daniel. 2026. 'Strip Law' Review: Netflix's Animated Legal Comedy Is Guilty of Prioritizing References Over Storytelling; Created by Cullen Crawford, the Series Features the Vocal Talents of Adam Scott, Janelle James and Stephen Root. Hollywood Reporter (February 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/strip-law-review-netflix-adam-scott-janelle-james-1236509870/

Marmor, Jon. 2026. Fiction Foray: Pulitzer-Prize Winning Editorial Cartoonist David Horsey Tells Stories in Long Hand with His Novel "Beach of Stars". University of Washington Magazine (March): https://magazine.washington.edu/feature/pulitzer-prize-winning-editorial-cartoonist-david-horsey-goes-long-form-with-debut-novel-beach-of-stars/

Gray, Amanda. 2026. 15 Years in the Funny Pages with Paul Trap [Thatababy]. Moab Sun News (February 16): https://moabsunnews.com/2026/02/16/15-years-in-the-funny-pages-with-paul-trap/

Unknown. 2024. Meet Phil Yeh | Author & Artist. Shoutout LA (November 4): https://shoutoutla.com/meet-phil-yeh-author-artist/

Snow, Meagan. 2026. Illustrating Geospatial History: Tracing the Development of Topological Data Through Comics. Worlds Revealed: Geography & Maps at the Library of Congress Blog (February 20): https://blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/02/illustrating-geospatial-history-tracing-the-development-of-topological-data-through-comics/

Lent, John A. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: I Won't Pretend These Missiles Are Stars. Life in Iran During the 12-Day War. An Anthology from The Cartoonist Collective in Tehran. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (February 20): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/02/graphic-novel-review-i-wont-pretend.html

The Cartoonist Collective. 2026. I Won't Pretend These Missiles Are Stars. Life in Iran During the 12-Day War. An Anthology from The Cartoonist Collective in Tehran. Street Noise Books.

Maglio, Kevin. 2026. A Chat With Disney's TV President on Vertical Video, AI Plans and a Potential 'Tell Me Lies' Spinoff; Craig Erwich, Who Oversees Hulu and ABC Programming, also Discusses what's next for 'The Descendants' and 'Zombies,' and Reveals a New Series from the 'Bluey' Creator. Hollywood Reporter (February 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/disney-tv-craig-erwich-tell-me-lies-spinoff-exclusive-news-1236510043/

Diaz, Chris Anthony. 2026. Conventions, Signings and Exhibitions: A (West Coast) 2025 Photo Yearbook. TCJ (February 20): https://www.tcj.com/conventions-signings-and-exhibitions-a-west-coast-2025-photo-yearbook/

Addessi, Andrew. 2026. The Story Behind Frazz. Interview by Jef Mallett. Zombie Comics Aura (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwqIzDJGV60

Young, Skottie. 2026. Lobo #1 | Cover Inking. YouTube (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0Rh6Rh6FE1ayU

Addessi, Andrew. 2026. The Story Behind Frazz. Interview with Jef Mallett. Zombie Comics Aura (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwqIzDJGV60

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Phillip Kennedy Johnson to Launch Hulk War in 2027. Bleeding Cool (February 19): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/phillip-kennedy-johnson-to-launch-hulk-war-in-2027/

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. VIDEO: "Frazz" Creator Jef Mallett Reflects on 25 Years of Comics; In an Impromptu Interview, Creator Jef Mallett Dishes on a Quarter-century of Inspiration, Work Ethic, the Evolution of Comic Strips—and Where the Name "Frazz" Comes From. GoComics (February 12): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/frazz-jef-mallett-interview-video

Sartain, Marie. 2026. Team Up: How Collaboration Powers Superhero Comics. University Press of Mississippi. https://www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/T/Team-Up

Burscough, Clark. 2026. We're Eating Ice Cream — This Week's Links. TCJ (February 20): https://www.tcj.com/were-eating-ice-cream-this-weeks-links/

Klein, Cheryl. 2026. Embrace the Cringe: PW Talks with Archie Bongiovanni. Publishers Weekly (February 8): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99547-embrace-the-cringe-pw-talks-with-archie-bongiovanni.html

Maher, John and Tobias Carroll. 2026. The City Is in My Blood: PW Talks With Eric Drooker. Publishers Weekly (February 10): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99659-the-city-is-in-my-blood-pw-talks-with-eric-drooker.html

Carter-Roach, TreVaughn Malik. 2026. Miss Opal Had Always Been There: PW Talks with Angélique Roché [First Freedom]. Publishers Weekly (February 8): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/99657-miss-opal-had-always-been-there-pw-talks-with-angelique-roche.html

McKinney, DW. 2026. Everything's Closing In: PW Talks with Ezra Claytan Daniels [Mama Came Callin']. Publishers Weekly (February 9): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/topic/industry-news/comics/article/99660-everything-s-closing-in-pw-talks-with-ezra-claytan-daniels.html

Zhou, Amy. 2026. Through the Lens of Personal Memoir: Amy Zhou Interviews Eddie Ahn. Solrad (February 16): https://solrad.co/through-the-lens-of-personal-memoir-amy-zhou-interviews-eddie-ahn

Molcher, Michael. 2026. John Wagner: "Dredd's Never Going to Die". 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dmUrRrqVZQ

Molcher, Michael. 2026. John Wagner: "We Nearly Had a DOOMLORD Movie". 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (February 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWlR2lvYdZw

Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #330 – Ashley Allen Talks 'Moonstar'. AIPT (February 16): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/16/x-men-monday-330-ashley-allen-moonstar/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Nostalgia, Action, and Brotherly Love: Andrew MacLean Talks the Insane 'Death Fight Forever'. AIPT (February 17): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/17/death-fight-forever-maclean-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Under the 'White Sky': William Harms and Jean-Paul Mavinga Share Their Story of Family and Ghosts. AIPT (February 17): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/17/white-sky-creator-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. A Milestone of Modern Comics Magic: Joseph Illidge Dives Deep into 'The Dakota Incident'; The One-shot Looks to Bring the World of Static, Hardware, and Icon/Rocket into the DCU Proper. AIPT (February 19): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/19/the-dakota-incident-feature/

Tariffs Are Illegal by Daniel Boris

 

Bill Plympton used to have a strip in the Washington City Paper.

When I first got to DC in 1983, there were lots of comics in newspapers. Including alternative ones such as the City Paper and the Blade.

The Washington City Paper is digitized and online for free. It used to run multiple alternative strips.

https://digdc.dclibrary.org/do/6b300549-74fd-4b61-a48c-bcac73d04c2e

 A screen cap of Bill Plympton is attached. Have these ever been collected? I think not.

 

Tomorrow! Free Kal lecture and Gallery tour

From: KEVIN KALLAUGHER 

COME JOIN ME!

If you are in the Baltimore area on Saturday February 21, I am giving a free public lecture and gallery tour of my recent exhibition at the Manor Mill in Monkton, Maryland at 2:30PM. It is located a 2029 Monkton Road, 21111

I hope to see you there.

[the illustration is a cartoon from this week, and is not in the show. I just liked it a lot]

Phillip Kennedy Johnson on Hulk at Marvel

Phillip Kennedy Johnson To Launch Hulk War In 2027

  19 Feb 2026  

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/phillip-kennedy-johnson-to-launch-hulk-war-in-2027/

Library of Congress blogs on map comics

Detail of "ADMATCH Adventures," Bureau of the Census, 1976. Geography & Map Division, Chrisman collection.

Illustrating Geospatial History: Tracing the Development of Topological Data Through Comics

 Worlds Revealed: Geography & Maps at the Library of Congress blog February 20, 2026

Posted by: Meagan Snow

https://blogs.loc.gov/maps/2026/02/illustrating-geospatial-history-tracing-the-development-of-topological-data-through-comics/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/19/2026

Barnes, Rodney. 2026. Rodney Barnes Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 9. Interview by Brad and Lisa Gullickson. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U18w0BUJQGQ

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#35: Drawing on the Edge of the Authoritarian Abyss with Ann Telnaes & Patrick Chappatte. New York Cartoons (February 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuPBNHBBK8

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Prime Video Sucks for Anime; The Amazon Streamer's Hopes of Being Anime's Go-to Hub Feel Hollow When Its Track Record Reads Like a Cautionary Tale. io9 (February 19): https://gizmodo.com/prime-video-sucks-for-anime-science-saru-the-ghost-in-the-shell-exclusive-streaming-2000723977

Diedrich, Lisa and Briana Martino, eds. 2026. Keywords/Keyimages in Graphic Medicine. Pennsylvania State University Press.

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Chad Anderson and Remi Burke on the Upcoming Release of the Graphic Memoir, 'Gay Mormon Dad,' Through Graphic Mundi. Fanbase Press (February 19): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58188-fanbase-press-interviews-chad-anderson-and-remi-burke-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-graphic-memoir-gay-mormon-dad-through-graphic-mundi/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews James Aquilone on Returning to Kickstarter in Collaboration with 'Weird Tales Magazine' for the First-Ever 'Weird Tales' Graphic Novel. Fanbase Press (February 17): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58173-fanbase-press-interviews-james-aquilone-on-returning-to-kickstarter-in-collaboration-with-weird-tales-magazine-for-the-first-ever-weird-tales-graphic-novel/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Lisa Diedrich and Briana Martino on the Release of 'Keywords/Keyimages in Graphic Medicine' Through PSU Press' Graphic Medicine Series. Fanbase Press (February 18): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58185-fanbase-press-interviews-lisa-diedrich-and-briana-martino-on-the-release-of-keywords-keyimages-in-graphic-medicine-through-psu-press-graphic-medicine-series/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Slavik IA and Jack Kasprzak on the Release of the Comic Book, 'The Daily Mobster'. Fanbase Press (February 18): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58182-fanbase-press-interviews-slavik-ia-and-jack-kasprzak-on-the-release-of-the-comic-book-the-daily-mobster/

Freeman, Atom!. 2026. Manga Is Rising, Retail is Changing, and Jacob Shapiro is Here For It [Fantom Comics]. Prana: Direct Market Solutions's Comic Industry Insiders (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76IIx5c1p44

Hadusek, Jon. 2026. Primus' Les Claypool Announces Frizzle Fry Graphic Novel; Frizzle Fry: Phantoms of Barrington Hall is Out October 10th via Z2 Comics. Consequence (February 19): https://consequence.net/2026/02/primus-les-claypool-graphic-novel-frizzle-fry/

Kenigsberg, Ben. 2026. 'The 2026 Oscar Nominated Short Films' Review: Major Themes, Minor Lengths: Animated. New York Times (February 19): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/19/movies/2026-oscar-nominated-short-films-review.html

King, John Paul. 2026. As Oscars Approach, It's Time to Embrace 'KPop Demon Hunters'; If You've Resisted It, Now's the Time to Give In. Washington Blade (February 13): 40. online at https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/12/kpop-demon-hunters-review/

LaBarge, Emily. 2026. Peeking Behind the Scenes of 'Wallace and Gromit' [in print as Over 50 Years, They Didn't Stop the Action]. New York Times (February 19): C2. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/17/arts/design/wallace-and-gromit-aardman-exhibition-london.html

McConnell, Robin. 2026. An Interview with the Late Canadian Underground Cartoonist Leo Burdak, Creator of Gearfoot Wrecks. TCJ (February 19): https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-the-late-canadian-underground-cartoonist-leo-burdak-creator-of-gearfoot-wrecks/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. CBC Greenlights Six Original Kids Series. Animation Magazine (February 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/cbc-greenlights-six-original-kids-series/

Porter, Rick. 2026. 'Good Place' Alumni Andrew Law, Matt Murray and Mike Schur Set Animated Series 'Dang!' at Netflix. Hollywood Reporter (February 19): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/netflix-animated-series-dang-mike-schur-good-place-1236509702/

Pound, Richard. 2026. Reviews: The Ephemerata: Shaping the Exquisite Nature of Grief [Carol Tyler]. TCJ (February 19): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-ephemerata-shaping-the-exquisite-nature-of-grief/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. ComicsPro '26: MIND MGMT is Recruiting via a Mysterious Phone Number. The Beat (February 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mind-mgmt-is-recruiting-via-a-mysterious-phone-number/

Reberkenny, Joe. 2026. Disney's Gay Days 'Has Not Been Canceled' Despite Challenges. Washington Blade (February 13): https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/10/disneys-gay-days-has-not-been-canceled-despite-political-challenges/

Reynolds, Eric. 2026. Katie Skelly Q&A. Fantagraphics (January 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4n2Qha8o6k

Sardo, Matt, Matt DiTullio and Tatiana Dykes. 2026. IC3, A2X, IAX & MTG @OAX Preview [Dean Haspiel, exhibitor PokeRadar, and James Martin]. CAF+ (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEkslNvIbk0

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Adult Swim Buckles In for My Two Cars, a New Animated Comedy; Joe Pera and Dan Licata. AV Club (February 18): https://www.avclub.com/adult-swim-announces-my-two-cars-from-joe-pera-and-dan-licata

Senzatimore, Renee. 2026. It's the End of an Era for Studio Ghibli. CBR (February 16): https://www.cbr.com/studio-ghibli-telecom-animation-film-merge/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Paul Chadwick's Concrete Returns This Summer for New Miniseries. The Beat (February 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-wait-is-over-paul-chadwicks-concrete-returns-this-summer/

Siuntres, John. 2026. Franco and Scoot Present Ninja Kaiju. Word Balloon (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzurpMuW4QE

Siuntres, John. 2026. Shelly And Philip Bond's 100 FAQ on Making Comics. Word Balloon (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WcZYsE4fNrs

Siuntres, John. 2026. The DC Implosion With Paul Kupperberg. Word Balloon (February 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMtbd77iDi4

Smith, Barney. 2026. Monster Hunters in a Laundromat: Inside The Laundrymen [Lyndon Radchenka, Infinite Studio, Canada]. Storycomic Presents (February 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=041PpXtjSKU

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Fred Kennedy - Writer of The Florida Hippopotamus Cocaine Massacre. Capes and Tights Podcast (269; February 18): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VToKgUILI9k

Taylor, Derrick Bryson. 2026. Why an A.I. Video of Tom Cruise Battling Brad Pitt Spooked Hollywood [Heather Anne Campbell, animated series "Rick and Morty"] [in print as The A.I. Video That Spooked Hollywood]. New York Times (February 19): C5. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/movies/tom-cruise-brad-pitt-artificial-intelligence-seedance.html

Tobin, Paul. 2026. The Girlie Age of Cartooning. Paul Tobin (February): https://www.paultobin.net/new-page-1

Unknown. 2026. PRH Inks Distribution Deal With Drawn & Quarterly. Publishers Weekly (February 19): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5766

Unknown. 1926. [Ding Darling has returned to his home in Des Moines after a ten-day's visit to New York and Washington]. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/34/mode/2up

Crenshaw, Mary M. 1926. Cartoons Growing in Popularity Clifford Berryman Says. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 14. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/14/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [New detective comic strip from McNaught Syndicate, Craig Kennedy, to be written by Arthur B. Reeve and drawn by Harry J. Fleming]. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/34/mode/2up

Paul Tobin - https://www.paultobin.net/

old news: Cartoons Growing in Popularity Clifford Berryman Says

 from CRB editor Tony Rose 

Crenshaw, Mary M. 1926. Cartoons Growing in Popularity Clifford Berryman Says. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 14. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/14/mode/2up

 

Jason Chatfield 260218 DMA#35_ Drawing on the Edge of the Authoritarian Abyss with Ann Telnaes & Patrick Chappatte

DMA#35_ Drawing on the Edge of the Authoritarian Abyss with Ann Telnaes & Patrick Chappatte

Jason Chatfield 

New York Cartoons 2/18/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HvuPBNHBBK8

"In an autocracy, the autocrat never picks up the phone. He doesn't have to."

That was the line that stuck with me after yesterday's Draw Me Anything. It was spoken by Patrick Chappatte (Chappatte Cartoons), one of the most respected editorial cartoonists in the world, and it perfectly encapsulates the strange, suffocating atmosphere of 2026.

I was joined by Patrick (who joined us from Geneva) and the legendary US-based cartoonist Ann Telnaes for a 45-minute conversation that was less of an artist chat and more like a war room briefing. We had over 600 people tune in live (a record for this show!), which tells me that I am not the only one feeling the need to huddle together for warmth around the glow of a screen.

Fantom's Jacob Shapiro on Comic Industry Insiders

Manga Is Rising, Retail is Changing, and Jacob Shapiro is Here For It [Fantom Comics]

Atom! Freeman

Prana: Direct Market Solutions's Comic Industry Insiders Feb 19, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=76IIx5c1p44

The Blade on KPop Demon Hunters’ and Disney’s Gay Days

As Oscars approach, it's time to embrace 'KPop Demon Hunters'

If you've resisted it, now's the time to give in

John Paul King

Washington Blade February 13, 2026: 40.

online at https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/12/kpop-demon-hunters-review/

 

 

Disney's Gay Days 'has not been canceled' despite challenges

Joe Reberkenny

Washington Blade  February 13, 2026

online at https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/02/10/disneys-gay-days-has-not-been-canceled-despite-political-challenges/

Lynda Barry at UMBC photos

 From Randy Tischler...

 

 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/18/2026

Cox, W. I. N. 1926. Wants E & P Comics Weekly [letter]. Editor and Publisher 58 (52; May 22): 54. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-22_58_52/page/54/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. ["George Matthew Adams Service, Inc., New York, announces a new daily golf strip by "Farr," entitled "The Minnehaha Golf Club""]. Editor and Publisher 58 (52; May 22): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-22_58_52/page/40/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [Gus Mager, creator of "Hawkshaw the Detective" and the "Fifty-Fifty Family" is now drawing a new strip for McNaught entitled "Oliver's Adventures"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (52; May 22): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-22_58_52/page/40/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. Caricature Reached Peak in Thomas Nast. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/36/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [""Daffy Demonstrations" is the title of a new two column comic by Ray Rohn being offered by the Ledger Syndicate, Philadelphia"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. ["The Chicago Tribune Newspapers Syndicate is offering a new comic strip entitled "Jinglets" by Al Posen, who created "Them Days Have Gone Forever""]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [Ledger Syndicate's "Hairbreadth Harry" by Kahles will soon be released as 12 two-reel shorts]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [A new comic strip entitled "Main Street Jed" and drawn by Sals Bostwick will soon be available from King Features]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

The vanishing newspaper cartoonist

Walt Handelsman reflects on retirement and the collapse of staff editorial cartooning

Rob Tornoe | for E&P Magazine  February 18, 2026

https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/the-vanishing-newspaper-cartoonist,260200

 

A Treasury of Cartoon Network, Hanna-Barbera & WB Classic Toons Is Coming to Tubi

Mercedes Milligan

February 17, 2026

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/a-treasury-of-cartoon-network-hanna-barbera-wb-classic-toons-is-coming-to-tubi/

 

Animation Community Mourns the Passing of Three Pioneering Women

Animation Magazine

February 17, 2026

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-community-mourns-three-pioneering-women/

 

Kent Gamble – RIP

D. D. Degg

February 18, 2026 

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/18/kent-gamble-rip/

 

Kent Gamble (December 14, 1953 - February 13, 2026) Obituary

Sanders Funeral Home (February): https://www.sandersfuneralhome.com/obituaries/david-gamble-2/#!/Obituary

 

Panick Quits Massive Indies For Rocketship Distribution Through Lunar

Rich Johnston

, 17 Feb 2026   https://bleedingcool.com/comics/panick-quits-massive-indies-for-rocketship-distribution-through-lunar/

 

British Graphic Novel Publisher Avery Hill Signs To Lunar Distribution

  17 Feb 2026 

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/british-graphic-novel-publisher-avery-hill-signs-to-lunar-distribution/

 

An Early 2000AD Cover Mystery Solved?

By John Freeman on February 17, 2026 https://downthetubes.net/an-early-2000ad-cover-mystery-solved/

 

TOP 20 GRAPHIC NOVELS - JANUARY 2026

Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data

ICv2 February 17, 2026   https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61657/top-20-graphic-novels-january-2026

 

CBR newsletter Feb 14, 2026 

 Brian Cronin Celebrates Valentine's Day By Showing How Green Arrow and Black Canary Became a Couple

 

  Jack Ohman

My column for the San Francisco Chronicle column on Jesse Jackson

Jack Ohman's You Betcha!  Feb 18, 2026 

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/my-column-for-the-san-francisco-chronicle-c09

 

Chip Zdarsky on the Sex Criminals adaptation, MAD About DC, and finding his path in Chip Chat Vol. 2

David Harper

SKTCHD Feb 18 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHUJTNEpg-g

Zack Kaplan and Dark Horse extend publishing partnership
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/zack-kaplan-and-dark-horse-extend-publishing-partnership/

Skybound unveils reprints of Invincible Universe tiles
Taimur Dar on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/invincible-universe-reprints-march-2026/

Exclusive: Dark Horse partners with Terry Moore for new imprint
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-dark-horse-partners-with-terry-moore-for-new-imprint/

Ghost Machine rebrands FAMILY ODYSSEYS books as THE UNBELIEVABLES for new crossover
 Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-unbelievables/

GlobalComix & Seven Seas partner to expand digital manga offerings
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-seven-seas-partner-to-expand-digital-manga-offerings/

Image to release limited edition GROMMETS #1 reprint for Skate Shop Day 2026
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/image-to-release-limited-edition-grommets-1-reprint-for-skate-shop-day-2026/

Voting opens for the inaugural Zelda Awards, honoring women in comics
Ollie Kaplan on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/voting-open-inaugural-zelda-awards-women-in-comics/

Peter Sanderson
Two Wonder Men: The Comics and Television Versions
Peter Sanderson on Comics  Feb 17, 2026  https://petersanderson1.substack.com/p/two-wonder-men

Jane Baer, Animator on 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'The Rescuers' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' Dies at 91
The Winnipeg native also provided services to the industry with her companies Baer Animation and Baer Animation Camera Services.
Mike Barnes
February 17, 2026
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jane-baer-dead-sleeping-beauty-who-framed-roger-rabbit-1236508310/

John Held, Jr.: Map of New York Night Clubs
docnad
Attempted Bloggery
  February 17, 2026
https://attemptedbloggery.blogspot.com/2026/02/john-held-jr-map-of-new-york-night-clubs.html

Feb 19: Lynda Barry at UMBC

Lynda Barry — What It Is: A Talk on Creativity

Date: February 19, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Location: Fine Arts Recital Hall

https://umbc.edu/event/lynda-barry-what-it-is-a-talk-on-creativity/

Join us for a talk on creativity by award-winning author, artist, and cartoonist Lynda Barry. Author of 21 books, Barry was the acclaimed creator of the seminal comic strip Ernie Pook's Comeek, and in 2019 received a MacArthur "genius" grant.

"Why do people wish they could write, sing, dance, and draw, long after they've given up on these things?," asks Barry. "Does creative activity have a biological function? There is something common to everything we call the arts. What is it? It's something I call 'an image', something that feels alive and is contained and transported by something that is not alive — a book, or a song or a painting — anything we call an 'art form'. This ancient 'it' has been around at least as long as we have had hands, and the state of mind it brings about is not plain old 'thinking'. This talk is about our innate creative ability to work with images and what the biological function of this thing we call 'the arts' may be. Please note: There will be swear words, party tricks, and jokes about balls."

On Friday, February 20, Barry will lead a drawing jam for anyone interested in creating comics. (The workshop is now sold out!)

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Lynda Barry has worked as a painter, cartoonist, writer, illustrator, playwright, editor, commentator and teacher and found they are very much alike. The New York Times has described Barry as "among this country's greatest conjoiners of words and images, known for plumbing all kinds of touchy subjects in cartoons, comic strips and novels, both graphic and illustrated." Widely credited with expanding the literary, thematic and emotional range of American comics, Barry's seminal comic strip, Ernie Pook's Comeek, ran in alternative newspapers across North America for thirty years. Barry has authored 21 books, worked as a commentator for NPR, and had a regular monthly feature in Esquire, Mother Jones Magazine, Mademoiselle, and Salon.

Barry has received numerous awards and honors for her work, among them two William Eisner awards, the American Library Association's Alex Award, the Wisconsin Library Association's RR Donnelly Award, the Washington State Governor's Award, the Holtz Center for Science & Technology Outreach Fellowship, The Museum of Wisconsin Arts Lifetime Achievement Award, and the 2017 Milton Caniff Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Cartoonists Society. She also received an Honorary Doctor of Arts degree from Philadelphia University of Art in 2015, and was inducted into the Cartoonist's Hall of Fame in 2016. In 2019 Lynda Barry was honored as a MacArthur Fellow (also known as the Genius Grant). In 2020 she received the 2019 NCS Reuben Award for Cartoonist of the Year, and in 2021 Oregon State University presented her with the Stone Award for Literary Achievement.

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Admission is free, but reservations are encouraged. Please note: this event is now at capacity, and we are no longer accepting RSVPs.

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Photo courtesy of Lynda Barry.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/17/2026

Aguilar, Carlos. 2026. The Key to This Sci-Fi Tale: 'Respecting Kids' Intelligence'; The Oscar-nominated "Arco" Aims to Give Viewers of All Ages Hope in the Possibility of a Brighter Tomorrow [in print as Imagination Animates A Sci-Fi Tale]. New York Times (February 17): C1. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/11/arts/arco-film-ugo-bienvenu.html

Bacon, James. 2026. A Blast From The Past: How a Wartime Issue of Sensation Comics Offered a Glimpse of a Terrifying Future. Down the Tubes (February 16): https://downthetubes.net/a-blast-from-the-past-how-a-wartime-issue-of-sensation-comics-offered-a-glimpse-of-a-terrifying-future/

Byrd, Christopher. 2026. A Robot's Trek Goes From Infuriating to Ingenious; MIO: Memories in Orbit is Influenced by the Platforming Challenges of Hollow Knight [France; videogame; animation] [in print as Fantastical, Challenging and Ultimately Rewarding]. New York Times (February 17): C5. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/14/arts/mio-memories-in-orbit-review.html

Campbell, Sophie. 2026. Supergirl's Sophie Campbell Talks Lesla-Lar's Vuluptuous (sic) Reintroduction - On The Page. Interview by Liam McGuire. Comic Frontier (February 17): https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/supergirl-s-sophie-campbell-talks-lesla-lar-s-vuluptuous-reintroduction-on-the-page

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/17/26: Hellraiser Kickstarter Will Tear You Apart. The Beat (February 17): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-021726/

Coover, Colleen. 2026. Howard the Duck & Garko Drawn by Colleen Coover - Time Lapse. Helioscope PDX (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzAHZnl2jD8

Dalton, Jack. 2026. Skottie Young & Jorge Corona Explode into DC with Their All-new LOBO #1! [Skottie Young interview]. Forbidden Planet TV (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcwTdDofEl8

Dar, Taimur. 2026. DC Honors Dark Knight Returns 40th Anniversary with Year-long Celebration. The Beat (February 17): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-knight-returns-40th-anniversary/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Jeremy Whitley - Slay Edition. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HoKF0awJokQ

Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey and Milton Griepp. 2026. New York Toy Fair 2026 News: Cryptozoic Entertainment Partners with Dav Pilkey's Monster Island for 'Dog Man Playpaks'; Also, 'Dragon Ball Z Playpaks' Coming in 2026. ICv2 (February 17): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61651/new-york-toy-fair-2026-news-cryptozoic-entertainment-partners-dav-pilkeys-monster-island-dog-man-playpaks

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Roger Langridge on Capturing Jim Henson's Magic in Comics. Collectors Confessions (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzCHWdOOsjM

Gardner, Alan. 2026. The Complete Comic Strip of the Day Archives [Mike Peterson]. Daily Cartoonist (February 16): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/16/the-complete-comic-strip-of-the-day-archives/

Gillis, Drew. 2026. New Scooby-Doo Series Finds an Old Daphne; McKenna Grace, Who Previously Voiced the Character, Will Step into the Famous Purple Ensemble. AV Club (February 17): https://www.avclub.com/scooby-doo-netflix-cast-daphne-mckenna-grace

Gold, Mike and Bob Harrison. 2026. Pop Culture Squadcast LIVE with Special Guest Dan Watters. Pop Culture Squad (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SEcgEcuKvIk

Goldberg, Noah. 2026. Michael Silverblatt, 'Genius' Host of KCRW Literary Show 'Bookworm,' Dies at 73. Los Angeles Times (February 15): https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-02-15/michael-silverblatt-dead-kcrw-bookworm-host-73

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Figure Skating Anime Medalist is the Perfect Companion to the Winter Olympics; This Series Explains the Strategic Nuances of Skating to Let You Get the Most Out of the Games. AV Club (February 16): https://www.avclub.com/medalist-figure-skating-anime-olympics

Hughey, Jesse. 2026. The Top Three Most Valuable Comic Book Issues Together in One Auction; Action Comics No. 1, Superman No. 1, And Detective Comics No. 27 Feature Major Moments For The World's Most Famous Superheroes. Intelligent Collector (February 17): https://intelligentcollector.com/the-top-three-most-valuable-comic-book-issues-together-in-one-auction/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. 80,000 Attend Angoulême Fringe Replacement, "Le Grand Off"; 80,000 Attended the Angoulême Fringe Replacement Collection of Events Dubbed "Le Grand Off" in France This Month. Bleeding Cool (February 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/80000-attend-angouleme-fringe-replacement-le-grand-off/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comic Creators Rally For Unions, Guilds And Cooperatives. Bleeding Cool (February 16): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-creators-rally-for-unions-guilds-and-cooperatives/

King, Darryn. 2026. 'The Simpsons' Hits Another Milestone [in print as 'The Simpsons' Passes Another Milestone]. New York Times (February 16): C5. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/arts/television/the-simpsons-matt-groening.html

King, Tom. 2026. The Era of The Matriarch Begins! Interview with Tom King [Wonder Woman]. DC Comics (February 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUNU3bD3iBk

Knapp, JD. 2026. 'The Simpsons' Boss Celebrates 800 Episodes — With No End in Sight; "We Just Want to Make Every Separate Episode Its Own Amazing Little Mini Movie," Matt Selman Tells TheWrap. TheWrap (February 13): https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/tv-shows/the-simpsons-episode-800-fox-showrunner-matt-selman-interview/

Lussier, Germain. 2026. The Magic of 'Ponyo' Comes to Life at the Academy Museum; Studio Ghibli and Hayao Miyazaki Donated over 100 Pieces for the Exhibit, Open Through January 2027. io9 (February 16): https://gizmodo.com/the-magic-of-ponyo-comes-to-life-at-the-academy-museum-2000721980

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. ComicsPRO '26: Panick and Rocketship Enter into Strategic Partnership. The Beat (February 17): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comicspro-26-panick-and-rocketship-enter-into-strategic-partnership/

Madden, Sally. 2026. Whit Taylor / Mattie Lubchansky: The Ticket for 2028. TCJ (February 16): https://www.tcj.com/taylor-lubchansky-2028/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Bing' Studio Acamar Films Launches 'Again! Again!' Global YouTube Channel [UK]. Animation Magazine (February 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/bing-studio-acamar-films-launches-again-again-global-youtube-channel/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Blink Industries Debuts Animated Series from Chris (Simpsons Artist). Animation Magazine (February 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/blink-industries-debuts-animated-series-from-chris-simpsons-artist/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Lion Forge Animated Feature 'Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes' Sets PAFF Premiere. Animation Magazine (February 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/lion-forge-animated-feature-iyanu-the-war-of-twin-princes-sets-paff-premiere/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. MeTV Toons Celebrates 'The Yogi Bear Show's 65th Anniversary with All-Day Marathon (Exclusive). Animation Magazine (February 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/metv-toons-celebrates-the-yogi-bear-shows-65th-anniversary-with-all-day-marathon-exclusive/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Veteran Evan Baily on How He Created an App Called Pitchy to Produce His New Project 'Cryptosaurs'. Animation Magazine (February 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-veteran-evan-baily-on-how-he-created-a-new-app-called-pitchy-to-produce-his-new-project-cryptosaurs/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. ComicsPro '26 Exclusive: Oni & Archie Reveal First Wave of Classic Collected Editions. The Beat (February 17): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comicspro-26-exclusive-oni-archie-reveal-first-wave-of-classic-collected-editions/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Pluto TV Launches 24/7 Boruto Streaming Channel. The Beat (February 17): https://www.comicsbeat.com/pluto-tv-launches-24-7-boruto-streaming-channel/

Richards, Dave. 2026. Cullen Bunn Lights the Midnight Lantern. Dave Richards Writes Awesome Stuff (February 17): https://www.patreon.com/posts/cullen-bunn-151002700

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. ComicsPRO, Kirby Awards, Weird News and Digital Manga: President's Day Grab Bag. ICv2 (February 16): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/61648/comicspro-kirby-awards-weird-news-digital-manga-presidents-day-grab-bag

Shapira, Tom. 2026. Lost Marvels Volume 3: Savage Tales: Old-fashioned Machismo in the EC Tradition. TCJ (February 17): https://www.tcj.com/lost-marvels-volume-3-savage-tales-old-fashioned-machismo-in-the-ec-tradition/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Lucky Luke Live Action TV Series Makes First Appearance. The Beat (February 17): https://www.comicsbeat.com/lucky-luke-live-action-tv-series-makes-first-appearance/

Snyder, John. 2026. A Library Card Redesign From the Heart: Picture Book Maker, 'New Yorker' Cartoonist, and Westwood Patron Drew Panckeri Says He's Happy to Give Back. The Press Group (February 16): https://thepressgroup.net/a-library-card-redesign-from-the-heart-picture-book-maker-new-yorker-cartoonist-and-westwood-patron-drew-panckeri-says-hes-happy-to-give-back/

Unknown. 2026. 5 Calamitous Cartoons About the Washington Post Layoffs; Artists Take on a New Chapter in Journalism, Democracy in Darkness, and More. The Week US (February 14): https://theweek.com/cartoons/5-calamitous-cartoons-about-washington-post-layoffs

Unknown. 2026. ComicsPRO 2026: Binc Awards Seven Scholarships to the Industry Meeting. Graphic Policy (February 8): https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/02/08/comicspro-2026-binc-awards-seven-scholarships-to-the-industry-meeting/

Unknown. 2010. Arrietty — Film Review; The Fresh and Simple Story in This Japanese Animated Film Will Win Its Share of Young Fans, Though It Lacks the Disturbing Adult Elements Might Have Attracted Older Audiences. Hollywood Reporter (November 4): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/arrietty-film-review-35856/

Unknown. 2026. Top 50 Comics - January 2026; Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data. ICv2 (February 16): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61647/top-50-comics-january-2026

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Designer Chris Darril Introduces Us to the Captivating World of His Annie-Nominated Game 'Bye Sweet Carole' [Italy]. Animation Magazine (February 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/designer-chris-darril-introduces-us-to-the-captivating-world-of-his-annie-nominated-game-bye-sweet-carole/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Sony's 'GOAT' Grazes Its Way to a $50.6 Million Four-Day Weekend Worldwide. Animation Magazine (February 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/sonys-goat-expected-to-graze-its-way-to-a-25-mil-long-weekend/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. 'The Simpsons' Boss Matt Selman Tells All About the Show's Philly-centric 800th Episode. Animation Magazine (February 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-simpsons-boss-matt-selman-tells-all-about-the-shows-philly-centric-800th-episode/

The Era of The Matriarch Begins! Interview with Tom King

The Era of The Matriarch Begins!  Interview with Tom King  [Wonder Woman]

Tom King

DC Comics Feb 17, 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUNU3bD3iBk

Much like Tom King, I too "couldn't be more excited about where this is going" 🫨 Preorder your copy of WONDER WOMAN #31!

Iyanu movie coming out

Lion Forge Animated Feature 'Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes' Sets PAFF Premiere

  Mercedes Milligan

February 13, 2026

 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/lion-forge-animated-feature-iyanu-the-war-of-twin-princes-sets-paff-premiere/

Feb 19: Michael Regina’s graphic novel Deepwater Creek at GMU library

12 PM  https://fallforthebook.org/feb2026/

The Monsters Beneath

Michael Regina's graphic novel Deepwater Creek captures the horrors lurking in the depths of a local creek. When four friends gather for a final fishing trip before all going off to different schools, they snag something too terrifying to believe. Author Trevor Henderson calls it an "adventurous fishing trip downriver that gets swept off into Lovecraftian monster territory, with a cast of well-realized young characters fighting desperately to not become fish bait. Throw in beautiful watercolor art and a big beating heart beneath all the soggy mutants, and you have a real trophy winner!" Regina is also the author of The Sleepover. 

More cartoons on the WaPo mass firings

5 calamitous cartoons about the Washington Post layoffs

Artists take on a new chapter in journalism, democracy in darkness, and more

The Week US Feb 14 2026

https://theweek.com/cartoons/5-calamitous-cartoons-about-washington-post-layoffs

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/16/2026

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Silver Sprocket Announces New Distributor, New Hires, Brief Hiatus; Plus: 200 Memberships for Brick-and-Mortar Store. ICv2 (February 16): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61642/silver-sprocket-announces-new-distributor-new-hires-brief-hiatus

Cagle, Daryl. 2026. 60 Brutal Cartoons Expose Pam Bondi as Trump's Lapdog! Caglecast (80; February 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIz-eZT87xo

Casey, Joe. 2026. Absolute Metropolis [comics press, Frank Miller, superhero reinvention]. Joe Casey Writes (February 16): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/absolute-metropolis

Chandler, Justin. 2026. In New Book, Hamilton Cartoonist Joe Ollmann Explores Weird, Uncomfortable Work Situations; The Woodchipper is a Short Story Collection Set in Hamilton. CBC News (February 16): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/joe-ollmann-the-woodchipper-9.7087300

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. How Mamoru Hosoda Reforged 'Hamlet' Into an Anime About Choosing Life Over Revenge. io9 (February 16): https://gizmodo.com/how-mamoru-hosoda-reforged-hamlet-into-an-anime-about-choosing-life-over-revenge-2000721241

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Es Kay Returns! Words, Images, & Worlds (February 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0ieF9_IMIU

Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Crying Freeman – Volume 1 Introduces Us to the Titular Assassin. The Beat (February 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-crying-freeman-volume-1-introduces-us-to-the-titular-assassin/

Freeman, John. 2026. Let's Hear It For… Artist Frank Robbins. Down the Tubes (February 14): https://downthetubes.net/lets-hear-it-for-artist-frank-robbins/

Gillis, Drew. 2026. Nancy Cartwright Would Rather Not Be Replaced by AI; The Simpsons Actor Echoes Comments Made by Hank Azaria Last Year, Before Disney's Partnership with OpenAI. AV Club (February 16): https://www.avclub.com/nancy-cartwright-simpsons-ai

Greene, Sanford. 2025. Sanford Greene Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 5. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (July 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qrAx6dDPuzM

Gullickson, Brad and Lisa Gullickson. 2025. Brad and Lisa Gullickson Pick Their Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 6. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (August 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DUmK7TxulVo

Gullickson, Brad and Lisa Gullickson. 2025. Exclusive: Daniel Warren Johnson on Absolute Batman Annual. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (October 28): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wbi7q-19a92db; https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/w9rqswx655ny2v7c/Absolute_Batman_Annual_Daniel_Warren_Johnson_Comic_Book_Couples_Counsleing_Interview_-_MAIN_FEED_FINALb766h.mp3; and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObU6aq0oxYo

Harper, David. 2026. James Tynion IV Talks Tiny Onion, Exquisite Corpses, the Comics Market, and More on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnF0-pxRUh8

Harper, David. 2026. The Moment with Jason Aaron. SKTCHD (February 11): https://sktchd.com/interview/the-moment-with-jason-aaron/

Harper, David. 2026. Whambassador with Tony Fleecs. SKTCHD's Off Panel (538; February 9): https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-538-whambassador-with-tony-fleecs/ AND https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Tony_Fleecs.mp3

Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Mike Hawthorne Is Drawing Lady Deadpool Live! YouTube (February 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKPPKj2Xu5s

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Interview: Exploring Guilt and Horror in Heavy with Trevor Fernandes‑Lenkiewicz. The Beat (February 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-exploring-guilt-and-horror-in-heavy-with-trevor-fernandes-lenkiewicz/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Fanboy Rampage: Howard Chaykin Vs Gail Simone Over The Decade. Bleeding Cool (February 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/fanboy-rampage-howard-chaykin-vs-gail-simone-over-the-decades/

King, Darryn. 2026. 'The Simpsons' Hits Another Milestone [in print as 'The Simpsons' Passes Another Milestone]. New York Times (February 16): C5. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/arts/television/the-simpsons-matt-groening.html

Moore, Terry. 2026. Draw & Ink Drawing of Katchoo at Darcy's Diner. Terry Moore Art (February 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F-Bpro_W97s

Omar, Kenny. 2026. Let's Talk about Tyrant! Stephen Bissette, Jim Rugg and Chris Stevens First Book from Lighthouse! Near Mint Condition (February 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1GoidIqSKAw

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Vision and Labour: Making Comics The Art of Avery Hill Publishing. TCJ (February 13): https://www.tcj.com/vision-and-labour-making-comics-the-art-of-avery-hill-publishing/

Percy, Benjamin. 2025. Benjamin Percy Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 2. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (July 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfQTO0bI4J4

Petit, Quentin (photos.). 2026. La Crue de la Charente Dans l'œil de Notre Photographe Quentin Petit [Angouleme and BD museum flooded]. Charente Libre (February 15): https://www.charentelibre.fr/societe/la-crue-de-la-charente-dans-l-oeil-de-notre-photographe-quentin-petit-photos-27892248.php

Quesada, Joe. 2026. You're Losing Your Reader (And You Don't Even Know It) [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 15): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/youre-losing-your-reader-and-you

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Big Planet Comics Vienna Burglarized. ComicsDC (February 15): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/02/big-planet-vienna-burglarized.html

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Comic Store Burglaries Spread Across the Area. ComicsDC (February 16): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/02/comic-store-buglaries-spread-across-area.html

Sandomir, Richard. 2026. Hudson Talbott Dies at 76; Wrote and Illustrated Wide-Ranging Children's Books ["We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story"; in print as Hudson Talbott, 76, Dies; Wrote Books That Took Children Through Time]. New York Times (February 12): B12. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/10/books/hudson-talbott-dead.html

Siede, Caroline. 2026. Catwoman Wasn't In On the Joke, Leaving Halle Berry in the Lurch; When Women Superheroes Fail on Screen, They Don't Get a Second Chance—Even if They Have Nine Lives. AV Club (February 16): https://www.avclub.com/women-of-action-catwoman-halle-berry

Simpson, Don. 2026. This Space (Vehicle) for Rent, 1986: Amazing Heroes #94 Interview: Border Worlds [interview by David Smay]. Don Simpson Comix and Stories (February 16): https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/p/this-space-vehicle-for-rent-1986

Siuntres, John. 2026. Comico, Dark Horse & Creator Rights-Diana Schutz. Word Balloon (February 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nultp4jez58

Siuntres, John. 2026. Retro Fan Talk With Ed Catto [TwoMorrows magazine]. Word Balloon (February 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf1sGQeJ-DA

Smith, Barney. 2026. Drawing Heroes - Lisa Kollins on The Superhero Project's Impactful Journey. Story Comic Presents (February 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=InzTkum5fmY

Stolzer, Rob. 2026. John Held, Jr.'s "Civilization's Progress". Inkslingers (February 15): https://inkslingers.ink/2026/02/15/john-held-jr-s-civilizations-progress/

Stromberg, Matt. 2026. Step Into the World of Studio Ghibli's "Ponyo". Hyperallergic (February 13): https://hyperallergic.com/step-into-the-world-of-studio-ghiblis-ponyo/

Webber, Georgia. 2026. Chronic Illness Comics Club, with Zareen Choudhury. Sequential Artists Workshop's Drawing Health (February 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBbWC9h0-ok

Zdarsky, Chip and David Brothers. 2025. David Brothers and Chip Zdarsky Pick Their Favorite Comics: The Stacks Episode 1. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (July 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ww3n_9Z1KZE