Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/10/2026

Freeman, John. 2026. First sale of the Garry Leach comic collection at London Comic Mart next weekend. downthetubes (August 9): https://downthetubes.net/first-sale-of-the-garry-leach-comic-collection-at-london-comic-mart-next-weekend/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Artist Andy Fish is battling cancer. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/andy-fish-cancer/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Gail Simone reveals which two non-family Simpsons characters could anchor the Sunday strip. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/gail-simone-reveals-which-two-non-family-simpsons-characters-could-anchor-the-sunday-strip/

Moon, Fábio. 2026. Ten years at a time [career retrospective]. Fábio’s Moon Base (August 10): https://fabiomoon.substack.com/p/ten-years-at-a-time

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Indie publishers band together for sub-distribution, printing, more: Critical Forms Indie Alliance, Massive Indies adds discount printing. ICv2 (August 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63065/indie-publishers-band-together-sub-distribution-printing-more

Unknown. 2026. Top 50 comics - July 2026: Sales rankings based on data from two comic store POS systems. ICv2 (August 10): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/63069/top-50-comics-july-2026

Solomon, Charles. 2026. ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ creator Kamome Shirahama shares the secrets of her magical craft [In print as: ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ Creator Kamome Shirahama Shares the Secrets of Her Magical Craft]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/witch-hat-atelier-creator-kamome-shirahama-shares-the-secrets-of-her-magical-craft/

Andru, Verne. 2026. Book excerpt: ‘Rock & Rule Behind the Scenes’ by Verne Andru [Canada]. Animation Magazine (August 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/book-excerpt-rock-rule-behind-the-scenes-by-verne-andru/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tim Seeley loves a mashup. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tim-seeley-loves-a-mashup/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics crowdfunding round-up: Waypoint, Systemic, 'The Dark Knight Returns', and two more projects you’ll love!. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-waypoint-systemic-the-dark-knight-returns-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A; Matthew Dow Smith on ‘Amelia Shadows’ + ‘The October Girl’: The writer and artist talks about his newest book, ‘Amelia Shadows and the Monster in the Box,’ giving his editors nightmares with his creative process, and more. Smash Pages (August 7): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/07/smash-pages-qa-matthew-dow-smith-on-amelia-shadows-the-october-girl/

Hatfield, Charles. 2026. Write it down, draw it out: The comics art of Carol Tyler — A belated appreciation by Charles Hatfield. SOLRAD (August 4): https://solrad.co/write-it-down-draw-it-out-the-comics-art-of-carol-tyler-a-belated-appreciation-by-charles-hatfield

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. Cracking under pressure: Hagai Palevsky on the successes and failures in Paul Auster’s The New York Trilogy. SOLRAD (August 3): https://solrad.co/cracking-under-pressure-hagai-palevsky-on-the-successes-and-failures-in-paul-austers-the-new-york-trilogy

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Revving at full throttle — This week’s links. TCJ (August 7): https://www.tcj.com/revving-at-full-throttle-this-weeks-links/

Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #348 – Christopher Yost talks ‘Maximum X-Men’: Christopher Yost reveals new details about his X-Men series ahead of its December release. AIPT (August 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/03/x-men-monday-348-christopher-yost-talks-maximum-x-men/

Brooke, David. 2026. Jordan Morris explains why ‘Amazing Venom’ is Marvel’s strangest new superhero comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/jordan-morris-amazing-venom-qa/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “The creative process is always to mine for something vibrant inside of me” – Jesse Moynihan on his epic saga ‘Forming’ and working on one continuous narrative for a decade and a half. Broken Frontier (August 4): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/jessie-moynihan-interview/

Oliver, Andy. 2026. “I felt an instant connection with Bernie” – Joe D’Esposito on his Krigstein graphic biography ‘The Outsider’ and his affinity with the legendary EC Comics artist. Broken Frontier (August 7): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/joe-desposito-interview/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Tomm Coker on the hardcover edition of ‘Undying Love,’ the conclusion of ‘The Black Monday Murders,’ and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59026-fanbase-press-interviews-tomm-coker-on-the-hardcover-edition-of-undying-love-the-conclusion-of-the-black-monday-murders-and-more/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews John Barber and Stuart Moore on the upcoming Kickstarter launch for the hardcover art book, ‘Marvel Artist Archive: Jim Lee,’ in collaboration with PUG Worldwide. Fanbase Press (August 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/59036-fanbase-press-interviews-john-barber-and-stuart-moore-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-launch-for-the-hardcover-art-book-marvel-artist-archive-jim-lee-in-collaboration-with-pug-worldwi/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Welcome to the goram future: Mark Russell dissects characters, conflict in latest ‘Firefly’ series. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/firefly-mark-russell-feature/

Catig, Gary. 2026. ‘East Side Saints’ writers AJ Mendez, Aimee Garcia, and Ildy Modrovich talk representation, collaboration, and demons: The trio formed a “wonderful hive mind” to bring meaningful Latino characters to the comics page. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/east-side-saints-interview-aj-mendez-aimee-garcia-ildy-modrovich-ignition/

Darwish, Leila. 2026. Inanna Sarkis has a new story to tell: From Vine to actress and now author, Assyrian creator Inanna is turning the page on her most personal project yet. Cosmopolitan Middle East (August 3): https://www.cosmopolitanme.com/celebs/inanna-sarkis-the-name-she-lost

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Murder, punk, and capes: Oliver Mertz talks ‘A Ghost Arm Made of Angry Ghosts’: A coming-of-age saga like few others drops in September. AIPT (August 4): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/04/a-ghost-arm-made-of-angry-ghosts-qa/

Catig, Gary. 2026. Rob Guillory on ‘Innards,’ his terrifying ‘Jaws’ comic. AIPT (August 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/08/06/guillory-sdcc-innards-interview/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Picture + Panel; Damian Alexander + Alex Krokus on expressing grief in their comics: The two cartoonists reflect on grief, memory and how personal stories can help readers feel a little less alone. Smash Pages (August 5): https://smashpages.net/2026/08/05/picture-panel-damian-alexander-alex-krokus-on-expressing-grief-in-their-comics/

Miyamoto, Yūko. 2026. Still dreaming: Kon Satoshi’s “Paprika” and other visions. nippon.com (August 2): https://www.nippon.com/en/japan-topics/g02616/

Daithota, Madhu. 2026. Scrolls, satire and superheroes: Inside 1500 years of Indian storytelling [exhibit]. Times of India (August 5): https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/bangalore/scrolls-satire-and-superheroes-inside-1500-years-of-indian-storytelling/articleshow/132856914.cms

Jonze, Tim. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical review – Dav Pilkey’s megastar mutt sniffs out the spotlight in a barking show: A part-canine cop, a villainous cat and a psychokinetic butterflyfish burst into song as the wildly popular children’s books are adapted for the stage. Guardian (August 5): https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/aug/05/dog-man-the-musical-review-southbank-centre-london

Bosanquet, Theo. 2026. Dog Man: The Musical at London’s Southbank Centre and on tour – review: The European premiere, based on Dav Pilkey’s beloved children’s book series, is touring until June 2027. WhatsOnStage (August 4): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/dog-man-the-musical-at-londons-southbank-centre-and-on-tour-review_1728502/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Ted White (1938–2026). TCJ (August 10): https://www.tcj.com/ted-white-1938-2026/

Sarasola, Ignacio Fernández. 2026. The role of the British press in the anti-comic campaign. International Journal of Comic Art blog (August 10): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-role-of-british-press-in-anti-comic.html

Palem, Fabien. 2026. Pour les 100 ans de René Goscinny, Buenos Aires sort le grand jeu. Le Figaro (August 10): 11.

Barbuto, Dana. 2026. The boss behind the book: An unlikely mix of Bruce Springsteen, Spider-Man, and Shakespeare helped shape A. David Lewis' journey to becoming one of graphic medicine's leading voices. MCPHS News (August 3): https://www.mcphs.edu/news/bruce-springsteen-comics-and-compassion

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles ‘n’ bits: Looking back at San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Beat (August 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-looking-back-at-san-diego-comic-con-2026/

Graeber, Laurel. 2026. On PBS Kids, Jacqueline Woodson reminds children their stories matter [The Day You Begin, in print as Creating Worlds Where Everyone Is Appreciated]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/arts/television/jacqueline-woodson-the-day-you-begin-pbs-kids.html

Jace. 2026. Josh Williamson & Hayden Sherman design DC’s future; Legion of Super-Heroes interview. The Comic Source (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtp9WzpF9Ag

Theatre Weekly. 2026. Production photos released for European premiere of Dog Man: The Musical as UK tour begins and 2027 dates announced. Theatre Weekly (July 17): https://theatreweekly.com/production-photos-released-for-european-premiere-of-dog-man-the-musical-as-uk-tour-begins-and-2027-dates-announced/

Stewart, Greg. 2026. Interview: Brad Alexander on Dog Man: The Musical at Southbank Centre. Theatre Weekly (June 26): https://theatreweekly.com/interview-brad-alexander-on-dog-man-the-musical-at-southbank-centre/

Valentine, Oliver. 2026. Review: Dog Man: The Musical at Queen Elizabeth Hall: "Dog Man the Musical, lands in London with a whimper rather than a woof.". Theatre Weekly (August 4): https://theatreweekly.com/review-dog-man-the-musical-at-queen-elizabeth-hall/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down is a romance manga where liberation through bondage is the real kink: Mangaka Zawayuki Taki on how her debut manga, Tie Me Up, Stare Me Down, demystifies the exoticism of Japanese SM Culture. Aftermath (August 3): https://aftermath.site/tie-me-up-stare-me-down-bsdm-manga-interview/

matttt. 2026. The comic book legend everyone forgot [Joe Matt, with Seth, Chester Brown and Matt Wagner]. matttt - comic & manga history (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yTkJ98aUGo

Schwab, Eli and Ben Granoff. 2020. Matt Wagner and Joe Matt and we're talkin' Batman Grendel!!. Cosmic Lion Productions' The Devil in Detail Grendel Re-Read Vodcast (15; August 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rO_2eDgjz7w

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. VITO x DINO: Episode 82 - Kickstarter Reward Sesh 3 with George Folz. VITO X DINO (August 10): www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgL2e1RhuN8

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC 2026: East Side Saints team talks about growing up a demon hunter. The Beat (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZRvcKKj0A4

Smith, Barney. 2026. From concept to creation: Inside Kids Comics Unite's first anthology [Patrick Lugo]. StoryComic (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEQ7wg1wXWQ

Harper, David. 2026. Writer/artist Christian Ward on Event Horizon, The Patron, The Forever Home, and more on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p41sv4_UCqg

Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Scott Chantler – On "Squire & Knight" and a career in comics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4ORPyZj-kI

Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Patrick Lugo – "The Odyssey" review. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxFKbU5tNzI

Fajardo, Lex. 2026. Comics Shop Talk with Gareth Hinds – On adapting "The Odyssey" and other classics. Kid Beowulf Comics (July 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUvjG10m9uk

Unknown. 1922. Gump's Candidacy Get Once-Over from Experts. Sydney Smith's protege is a mere babe in the wood. House press gallery agrees -- too many men in Congress now keep their mouths open. Fourth Estate (September 9): 24. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=350

Unknown. 1928. Skippy back in Color. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. R. L. Ripley Abroad. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1922. Jiggs To Travel in Cartoon around the World. Fourth Estate (September 16): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=378

Unknown. 1928. Cartoon To Be Fair Feature [John T. McCutcheon' Injun Summer]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1922. New Humorous Weekly [Chuckles]. Fourth Estate (September 9): 21. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=iau.31858034161772&seq=347

Unknown. 1928. Takes over Golf Comic [In the Rough by Howard Freeman from McClure Syndicate]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. New Girl Comic Strip [That Certain Party, Jack Wilhelm]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/38/mode/2up

McNaught Syndicate. 1928. Hot Weather Tips [Rube Golderberg, Sketchografs advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (11; August 4): 31. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-08-04_61_11/page/30/mode/2up