Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/16/2026

  *MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Simone and Ajax creator comes out as Margeaux Pepoy [Andrew Pepoy]. The Beat (March 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/simone-and-ajax-creator-comes-out-as-margeaux-pepoy/

Thomas, Jeremy. 2025. Ronda Rousey Recalls How Paul Heyman Helped Inspire Idea for Her Graphic Novel. 411 Mania (October 19): https://411mania.com/wrestling/ronda-rousey-paul-heyman-helped-inspire-idea-graphic-novel/

Benjamin, Andrew. 2025. Ronda Rousey talks about debut of graphic novel. Devils Lake [ND] Journal (October 21): https://www.devilslakejournal.com/top-stories/9525/ronda-rousey-talks-about-debut-of-graphic-novel/

Harsa, Christian. 2025. Portland teen publishes debut novel, 'Factory Town'; "Factory Town" is a sci-fi novel set in Worcester, Massachusetts, where robots live and secretly work among humans [Ramona Rowe]. News Center Maine (October 19): https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/portland-teen-publishes-debut-novel-factory-town-maine-scifi-worchester-massachuetts/97-504bb4cd-476a-4cfc-97dd-a944cacf6f77

Murray, Padmini Ray. 2012. Comic (Book History): towards a new methodology. Comics Forum (August 24): https://comicsforum.org/2012/08/24/comic-book-history-towards-a-new-methodology-by-padmini-ray-murray/

Rogers, Mark. 2012. Political Economy: Manipulating Demand and "The Death of Superman." In Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods. Matthew Smith and Randy Duncan, eds. London and NY: Routledge

Smith, Matthew and Duncan, Randy (eds). 2012. Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods. London and NY: Routledge

Gordon, Ian. 2012 Culture of Consumption: Commodification through Superman: Return to Krypton. In Critical Approaches to Comics: Theories and Methods. Matthew Smith and Randy Duncan, eds. London and NY: Routledge

Cassidy, Mark. 2025. The Phantom: New Netflix Series Based on the Classic Comic Strip Hero Rumored To Be in Development. Comic Book Movie (October 20): https://comicbookmovie.com/the-phantom/the-phantom-new-netflix-series-based-on-the-classic-comic-strip-hero-rumored-to-be-in-development-a224375
Best, Daniel. 2026. The Rise of Image Comics: Compendium - The Timeline: 1992 - 1994 (The Image Era Begins). Daniel Best - Author (March 16): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium-57b

Sorg, Walt. 2026. Dialing Up the Costs (Guest: Political Cartoonist Clay Jones). Party on the Peninsulas (March 16)https://mdp.blubrry.net/2026/03/16/26-11/ and https://media.blubrry.com/1471728/media.blubrry.com/1471728/content.blubrry.com/1471728/Party_on_the_Peninsulas_26-11.mp3

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. First Nebula Award for Best Comic Nominees Announced. The Beat (March 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/first-comic-nebula-nominees/

McGurk, Caitlin. 2026. 2026 Lucy Shelton Caswell Research Award Winners: Dr. Standford Carpenter and Sebastian Martinez! Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum blog (March 16): https://library.osu.edu/site/cartoons/2026/03/16/2026-lucy-shelton-caswell-award-winners-dr-standford-carpenter-and-sebastian-martinez/

Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: The Man-Thing #12 Is a Standout Within This Series. The Beat (March 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-the-man-thing-12-is-a-standout-within-this-series/

Flood, Alison. 2012. Kickstarter Becomes Fourth Biggest Publisher of Graphic Novels; Research Shows Crowdfunding Site Made $2.2m (£1.41m) Over Three Months, Behind Marvel, DC and Image. Guardian (July 11): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2012/jul/11/kickstarter-fourth-biggest-publisher-graphic-novels

Fell, Nicole. 2026. "KPop Demon Hunters" Oscar Wins Close Out Whirlwind Year of Global Domination; The Animated Film, Which Was Released in June 2025, Can a Officially Close a Chapter After a Year of Promotion, Chart Topping, Awards Sweeps and Record Breaking. Hollywood Reporter (March 16): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/kpop-demon-hunters-oscars-wins-what-it-means-1236534001/

Fell, Nicole. 2026. "KPop Demon Hunters" Trio Dazzle Oscars Crowd With Cinematic "Golden" Performance; The Film as Already Won at the 2026 Oscars, Taking Home the Award for Best Animated Feature Early in the Night and for Best Original Song. Hollywood Reporter (March 15): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/film-tv-music-news/golden-kpop-demon-hunters-oscars-2026-performance-1236533577/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Crowdfunding Round-Up: Scattered Futures, Dan Dare, The Cosmic Ballad, and Four More Projects You'll Love. The Beat (March 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crowdfunding-round-up-scattered-futures-dan-dare-the-cosmic-ballad-and-four-more-projects-youll-love/

Gagliano, Gina. 2026. An Interview with Linnea Sterte: "Small Moments Are Probably the Easiest Thing for Me". TCJ (March 16): https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-linnea-sterte-small-moments-are-probably-the-easiest-thing-for-me/

Harper, David. 2026. Skottie Young Talks Lobo, DC's Next Level, Stupid Fresh Mess, and More. SKTCHD's Off Panel (March 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_aev8HxK1U

Bertrand, Mathilde and Nicolas Labarre. 2026. Rencontre avec Alison Bechdel autour de son roman graphique « Lessivée ». Université Bordeaux Montaigne (March 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lnQZOyR18TM

Siuntres, John. 2026. Dan Slott Superman Spider-Man Crossovers FF and More. Word Balloon (March 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2q2JfqueUdk

Smith, Barney. 2026. Comic Creativity Meets Nature's Wonders: Nicki and Ricky's "Baffling Birds!". Story Comics Presents (March 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbvbTs9vsQo

Swinimer, John. 2026. Toronto Comicon: Keith Grachow's "Reponaut". True North Country Comics Videos (March 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usK2gSW6dOQ

Ross, Alex. 2026. Alex Ross Finally Addresses Alan Moore's Influence on Kingdom Come. Alex Ross (March 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qic40D54DI

Banks, Annie. 2026. Steven Yeun and Gillian Jacobs Get Candid About The Real Meaning Of The Title Invincible (Exclusive). CBR (March 11): https://www.cbr.com/steven-yeun-gillian-jacobs-invincible-title-meaning/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. "KPop Demon Hunters" and "The Girl Who Cried Pearls" Win the Best Animated Feature and Short Oscars. Animation Magazine (March 15): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/kpop-demon-hunters-and-the-girl-who-cried-pearls-win-the-best-animated-feature-and-short-oscars/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. "Stranger Things: Tales from '85" Showrunner Eric Robles Previews Netflix's Animated Return to Hawkins. Animation Magazine (358; April; online March 13). Online at  https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/stranger-things-tales-from-85-showrunner-eric-robles-previews-netflixs-animated-return-to-hawkins/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Mike Judge to Receive Honorary Cristal at Annecy Festival. Animation Magazine (March 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/mike-judge-to-receive-honorary-cristal-at-annecy-festival/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Luv Letter Studios Founder Kennedy Freeman Introduces Us to Her Indie 2D Toon Shop. Animation Magazine (March 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/luv-letter-studios-founder-kennedy-freeman-introduces-us-to-her-indie-2d-toon-shop/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Animation Dingle Organizer Maurice Galway Shares the 2026 Highlights of the Esteemed Irish Event. Animation Magazine (March 13): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/animation-dingle-organizer-maurice-galway-shares-the-2026-highlights-of-the-esteemed-irish-event/

Freeman, John. 2026. Bible Comics in Britain – and Beyond. downthetubes (March 15): https://downthetubes.net/bible-comics-in-britain-and-beyond/

Kit, Borys. 2026. "Something Is Killing the Children" Novel Coming This Fall (Exclusive). Hollywood Reporter (March 13): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/something-is-killing-the-children-novel-1236528258/

Beat Staff. 2026. Two Fantagraphics Collections Delayed After Cargo Ship Damaged by Iranian Missile. The Beat (March 16): https://www.comicsbeat.com/two-fantagraphics-collections-delayed-after-cargo-ship-damaged-by-iranian-missile/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Iranian Missile Hits Hormuz Ship Carrying Fantagraphics Graphic Novels. Bleeding Cool (March 15): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/iranian-missile-hits-hormuz-ship-carrying-fantagraphics-graphic-novels/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Iranian Missile Strikes Cargo Vessel Carrying Fantagraphics Books. ICv2 (March 16): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61874/iranian-missile-strikes-cargo-vessel-carrying-fantagraphics-books

Nolen-Weathington, Eric and Jim Amash. 2026. Jim Aparo: Brave & Bold Artist. Raleigh, NC: TwoMorrows Publishing.

Mosher, Terry. 2026. Jean Drapeau's Baby: Aislin's 1976 Montreal Olympics Scrapbook. Montreal, QC: Aislin INC. Publications.

Mosher, Terry. 2024. Aislin's Montreal Expos: A Cartoonist's Love Affair. Montreal: Aislin INC. Publications

Mosher, Terry. 2017. From Trudeau To Trudeau: Aislin Fifty Years Of Cartooning. Montreal: Aislin INC. Publications

Benson, Tim (ed.). 2026. Britain's Best Political Cartoons 2025. London: Cornerstone Press

Colletta, Franklin. 2026. Drawn to Beauty: The Life and Art of Vincent Colletta. Eyewear Publishing.

Griepp, Milton. 2026. ICV2 Interview: ComicsPro President Of The Board Joe Murray. ICv2 (March 16): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61867/icv2-interview-comicspro-president-board-joe-murray

Saslow, Rachel. 2026. "Auntie Beeswax: Beehives and Cat Puke" Celebrates the Fifth Anniversary of the Comic Strip. Willamette Week (February 17): https://www.wweek.com/arts/books/2026/02/17/auntie-beeswax-beehives-and-cat-puke-celebrates-the-fifth-anniversary-of-the-comic-strip/

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