Friday, March 27, 2026

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/26/2026

Tom Chitty, Drawn by Tom, https://tomchitty.substack.com/

Trystan Mitchell, The Bigfoot Studio http://www.thebigfootstudio.com/

  *Graziosi, Marco. 2019. Edward Lear: A Life in Pictures. European Comic Art (12; 2; Autumn): 17–44. Online at https://doi.org/10.3167/eca.2019.120203 and https://www.berghahnjournals.com/view/journals/eca/12/2/eca120203.xml

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. H.E.R., Liza Soberano Get Emotional as Trailer for Animated 'Forgotten Island' Celebrates Filipino Culture; "I get to share a piece of my childhood in this work and with the world," H.E.R says about the DreamWorks Animation film that hits theaters later this year. Hollywood Reporter (March 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/forgotten-island-her-liza-soberano-trailer-dreamworks-1236546384/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC's "Swamp Thing: Dark Genesis" Omnibus to Include Previously Unpublished Material. ICv2 (March 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61970/dcs-swamp-thing-dark-genesis-omnibus-include-previously-unpublished-material

Johnston, Rich. 2026. CBCS Closed By New Owners In Favour Of Their Own Slabbing Service, PSA; The comic book grading/slabbing service CBCS has been shut down by its new owners in favour of its other company, PSA. Bleeding Cool (March 24): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cbcs-closed-by-new-owners-in-favour-of-their-own-slabbing-service-psa/

Freeman, John. 2026. Comics Fit fit for A King! [Trystan Mitchell, UK]. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/comics-fit-fit-for-a-king/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Time Sensitive, Even The Stars Will Fall, Deathmetal, and Two More Comics You'll Love!. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crowdfunding-round-up/

Bacon, James. 2026. 1984, Batman, Twilight Banned: Comics Censorship Concerns after huge British school library book ban. downthetubes (March 25): https://downthetubes.net/1984-batman-twilight-banned-comics-censorship-concerns-after-huge-british-school-library-book-ban/

Dancey-Downs, Katie. 2026. School book banning escalates in the UK as Greater Manchester secondary school censors scores of books; A school librarian faced a disciplinary hearing and scores of books were removed from her school library after she stocked Laura Bates' Men Who Hate Women. Index on Censorship (20 March): https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2026/03/school-book-banning-escalates-in-the-uk-as-greater-manchester-secondary-school-censors-scores-of-books/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Watch: DreamWorks Shares Trailer for 'Forgotten Island,' Directors Discuss Pic's Inspirations and Painterly Visuals. Animation Magazine (March 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/watch-dreamworkss-shares-trailer-for-forgotten-island-directors-discuss-influences-and-inspirations/

Allen, Todd. 2026. A overview of the current digital comics landscape. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/a-overview-of-the-current-digital-comics-landscape/

Downes, Ian. 2026. Type designer and lettering artist Jamie Clarke on creating the 'Buttered Crumpet' typeface for Wallace & Gromit. Brands Untapped (March 19): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/type-designer-and-lettering-artist-jamie-clarke-on-creating-the-buttered-crumpet-typeface-for-wallace-gromit/

Taylor, Dan. 2026. Cartoonist Brian Fies marks 20th anniversary of 'Mom's Cancer' graphic memoir. Santa Rosa Press Democrat (March 24): https://www.pressdemocrat.com/2026/03/24/cartoonist-brian-fies-marks-20th-anniversary-of-moms-cancer-graphic-memoir/

Brooks, Jennifer. 2026. Cartoonist Steve Sack is back. The Minnesota Star Tribune (March 26): https://www.startribune.com/cartoonist-steve-sack-back-drawing-with-left-hand/601619162

White, Madison. 2026. A few words from the Sun's political cartoonist [Ross Mayfield]. Santa Maria Sun (March 26): https://www.santamariasun.com/arts/a-few-words-from-the-suns-political-cartoonist/

Schnelbach, Leah. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again Pulls No Punches in Its Season Two Premiere. Reactor (March 25): https://reactormag.com/tv-review-daredevil-born-again-season-two-premiere-the-northern-star/

Hanson, Alex. 2026. Art Notes: New Vermont cartoonist laureate aims to produce book about state's cartoonists [Stephen R. Bissette]. Valley News (March 25): https://vnews.com/2026/03/25/vermont-cartoonist-laureate-book/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. One Piece's Tony Tony Chopper is now a Doctors Without Borders mascot. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-piece-tony-chopper-msf/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. WEBTOON Pushes to Expand Indie Creators' Reach on CANVAS; Introduces AI-Powered Translation Program. Kcomics Beat (March 26): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/03/26/webtoon-pushes-to-expand-indie-creators-reach-on-canvas-introduces-ai-powered-translation-program/

Gelgud, Nathan. 2026. Frank O'Hara's Curatorial Eye [comic strip]. Hyperallergic (March 25): https://hyperallergic.com/frank-oharas-curatorial-eye/

Dini, Paul. 2026. ["Barry Caldwell was one of the first animation artists I met when I started my career fresh out of school way back around 1980."] Facebook (March 24): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HZE5CT1Zg/

Beatty, Terry. 2026. ["RIP to my friend and many time convention table neighbor Anna-Maria Cool."] Facebook (March 22): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1HoPGAi9VL/

Lawrence, Daryl Richard. 2026. A tribute to Barbie comics artist Anna-Maria Cool. ComicsXF (March 24): https://comicsxf.com/2026/03/24/a-tribute-to-barbie-comics-artist-anna-maria-cool/

Palmiotti, Jimmy. 2026. ["So saddened to hear about the loss of Anna‑Maria Cool, a truly radiant soul whose kindness, talent, and joyful spirit touched everyone around her."] X (March 23): https://x.com/jpalmiotti/status/2036087715037384852

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: March 26, 2026 [Random House and Disney Jump Into Hoppers Tie-Ins]. Publishers Weekly (March 26): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100017-licensing-hotline-march-26-2026.html

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Tokyopop announces 15 new licenses for spring 2026. The Beat (March 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tokyopop-announces-15-new-licenses-for-spring-2026/

Roth, Jonathan. 2026. Getting to Know: Sam Hepburn [UK]. Beep Boop Blog (March 26): https://jonathan-roth.com/2026/03/26/getting-to-know-sam-hepburn/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Horror icon Junji Ito's latest collection, Statues, is a nasty good time. AV Club (March 25): https://www.avclub.com/statues-junji-ito-collection-review

Zawlacki, Jake. 2026. Reviews: Ice Cream Man: The Mortal Coil Shuffle. TCJ (March 17): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/the-mortal-coil-shuffle/

Spence, Shade and Langston Belton. 2026. Wolverine's Journey to Armageddon [aka Marvel Comics Character Breakdown: Bullseye]. The Official Marvel Podcast (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7I5ygvK6v9w

Siuntres, John. 2026. Dan Dare Returns DeCampi and Laming. Word Balloon (March 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMplPsIcEV0

Vassallo, Milo. 2026. Drawing The Line: An Evening with Political Cartoonists [Ann Telnaes, Steve Brodner, and Tom Tomorrow]. Markers For Democracy (March 25): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DF2T3tjUyXQ

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