Annapolis psychiatric hospital featured in comic book

Rodney Barnes to Write Comic About Real Psychiatric Hospital

Amanda Sheriff August 12, 2025

https://www.overstreetaccess.com/rodney-barnes-to-write-comic-about-real-psychiatric-hospital/

Killadelphia and The Boondocks writer Rodney Barnes is penning a comic about the real horrors committed at a Maryland psychiatric hospital that abused Black communities in Annapolis during the Jim Crow era. Crownsville will feature art by Elia Bonetti (Death of Wolverine: The Logan Legacy) and it is published by Oni Press. The five-part series will tell a ghost story set at the hospital, which closed in 2004.

Exclusive interview: Rodney Barnes on the real-life horrors behind Oni Press’ ‘Crownsville’

‘Crownsville’ #1 will arrive in comic shops on November 5, 2025.

David Brooke

August 12, 2025

https://aiptcomics.com/2025/08/12/rodney-barnes-crownsville-oni-press-horror/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/14/2025

"It's a gateway for a new generation of Transformers fans": Brian "Smitty" Smith and Marz Jr discuss Transformers: Worst Bot Ever
Billy Langsworthy
31.07.25 https://www.brandsuntapped.com/its-a-gateway-for-a-new-generation-of-transformers-fans-brian-smitty-smith-and-marz-jr-discuss-transformers-worst-bot-ever/

Interview: DRAWN TO MOMA editors on how the anthology encourages 'dialogue around art'
Ollie Kaplan on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-drawn-to-moma-editors-on-how-the-anthology-encourages-dialogue-around-art/

The Beat's Fantastic Four Movie Roundtable: Part Two in One
Beat Staff on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-beats-fantastic-four-movie-roundtable-part-two-in-one/

Liza Donnelly
The Cartoons Of Liana Finck
Seeing Things Aug 14, 2025
https://lizadonnelly.substack.com/p/the-cartoons-of-liana-finck

The Art of Mystery/The Mystery of Art
A mother-son duo plots a whodunit graphic novel and lands on the biggest stage in comics
Margie Kraft Kindt  |  April 2, 2025
https://www.us.mensa.org/read/bulletin/features/the-art-of-mystery-the-mystery-of-art/

Exclusive: GlobalComix and Kodansha partner up to make iconic manga available worldwide
Matias De la Piedra on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-globalcomix-and-kodansha-partner-up-to-make-iconic-manga-available-worldwide/

Interview: Caleb Goellner on how TMNT x NARUTO is like a tasty slice of pizza
Ollie Kaplan on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-caleb-goellner-on-how-tmnt-x-naruto-is-like-a-tasty-slice-of-pizza/

Daniel Best - Author Aug 14, 2025
 Diamond Comic Distributors Justify Their Warehouse Auction
https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/diamond-comic-distributors-justify

The Visionary Art of Franco-Belgian Comics, 1930s to 1960s
Hugo Frey (Editor), Maaheen Ahmed (Editor)
Leuven University Press
https://lup.be/book/the-visionary-art-of-franco-belgian-comics-1930s-to-1960s/

Foreword
Dan Nadel

Introduction. The Visionary Art of Franco-Belgian Comics, 1930s to 1960s
Hugo Frey

Chapter One. Enter the European Superhero
Maaheen Ahmed

Chapter Two. The War Comics
Hugo Frey

Chapter Three. Wacky Inventions, Extraordinary Science, and Eccentric Professors
Maaheen Ahmed

Chapter Four. Slapstick: Crazy Fights, Memorable Accidents
Eva Van de Wiele

Chapter Five. Topsy-Turvy Worlds: Carnivalesque Children and Talking Animals
Maaheen Ahmed

Chapter Six. The Earth Trembles: Dino Comics and Palaeo-Utopias
Felipe Muhr

Chapter Seven. "Overcrowded" Comics Skies: The Mesmerising Aviation Comics
Hugo Frey

Chapter Eight. Fantastical Landscapes and Disturbing Places: The Surreal Geographies of Adventure
Hugo Frey

Chapter Nine. A Graphic Kaleidoscope: Experiments in Form
Benoît Crucifix

Chapter Ten. Literary Adaptations, or Something Else?
Jan Baetens

Alain Van Passen "In His Own Words"
Interview conducted, edited, and translated by Hugo Frey and Maaheen Ahmed

A Unique Collection: An Interview with Philippe Capart
Interview conducted, edited and translated by Jan Baetens

Afterword
Tine Anthoni

James Gunn Credits Alan Moore & Chris Sprouse for Influencing New DCU
In a recent social media post, James Gunn explained how Alan Moore and Chris Sprouse's Tom Strong helped influence DC Studios' new DCU.
13 Aug 2025
by Ray Flook
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/james-gunn-credits-alan-moore-chris-sprouse-for-influencing-new-dcu/

AJ Locascio on Spoops! | Interview and Preview

August 13, 2025 by Brigid Alverson  https://goodcomicsforkids.slj.com/2025/08/13/aj-locascio-on-spoops-interview-and-preview/

Who Killed Tanaka-san? The Tragedy Behind a Superwoman's Smile
Kaoru Kumi | August 14, 2025
https://www.tcj.com/who-killed-tanaka-san-the-tragedy-behind-a-superwomans-smile/

The 2025 Ignatz Award nominees have arrived
Dean Simons on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-2025-ignatz-award-nominees-have-arrived/

MOVIE REVIEW: Red Sonja doesn't know who Red Sonja is
Julian Lytle on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-red-sonja-doesnt-know-who-red-sonja-is/

Heritage's "Art of Disney" Auction Sets New Animation Record with $5.19M
  Mercedes Milligan
August 13, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/heritages-art-of-disney-auction-sets-new-animation-record-with-5-19m/

Pup, Pup and Away! Krypto Stars in New Animated Shorts from WB & DC
  Mercedes Milligan
August 13, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/pup-pup-and-away-krypo-stars-in-new-animated-shorts-from-wb-dc/

HBO Max and GKIDS Strike 20-Title Deal for Adult Animated and Live-Action Films
 Mercedes Milligan
August 13, 2025
 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/hbo-max-and-gkids-strike-20-title-deal-for-adult-animated-and-live-action-films/

Thurber's Columbus
 Broad and High  Oct 24, 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2nEtmPToU4

Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Rashid | Part 1
Jason DeHart
 Aug 14, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nLZxIWVqHk

NCS Reubens 2025 [Graphic Medicine and Where I am Coming from (Barbara Brandon-Croft)]
 nationalcartoonists Aug 14 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfHTLenhClk

Fraction & Lieber Talk Jimmy Olsen
Helioscope PDX
Aug 13, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd4uonwOvhI

SDCC Interview with 'Superman's Pal Jimmy Olsen' & 'Batman' writer, Matt Fraction
The Aspiring Kryptonian
  Aug 4, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cx_6cZGaiNc

SDCC Interview With 'Superman: Warworld Saga' & 'AOS: Book Of El' Writer, Phillip Kennedy Johnson
The Aspiring Kryptonian
  Aug 7, 2025  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giUbMBG_G2k

Pop Culture SquadCast - Live: With Special Guests Aubrey Sitterson and Jed Dougherty
 Aug 12, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXNYYW_LI0

The Pledge & The Pull List Comics Industry Insiders Live [Crowdfunding]
Prana: Direct Market Solutions
 Aug 12, 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XhppQ2YZz8

Words, Images, & Worlds with Joe Harris
Jason DeHart
Aug 12, 2025
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3ru6DSijhE

Garth Ennis previews DC's THE AUTHORITY OMNIBUS VOLUME 2!
Forbidden Planet TV
  Aug 12, 2025 Conversations with Andrew Sumner
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WmRfmvKbIY

Julian Lytle reviews Red Sonja

MOVIE REVIEW: Red Sonja doesn't know who Red Sonja is

By Julian Lytle on 08/14/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/movie-review-red-sonja-doesnt-know-who-red-sonja-is/

PR: SPX Announces 2025 Ignatz Award Nominees and The Ignatz Archive

SPX Announces 2025 Ignatz Award Nominees and The Ignatz Archive

2025 Ignatz Awards Nominees 2025 Ignatz Awards logo by Léa Murawiec. For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard Email: ignatzawards@smallpressexpo.com Bethesda, Maryland – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to announce the 2025 nominees for the annual presentation of the Ignatz Awards, a celebration of outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. Small Press Expo Announces The 2025 Ignatz Nominees Ignatz Awards nominees are determined by a panel of comics professionals. We are most grateful for the efforts of this year's team of jurors: Denis Kitchen Carol Tilley Isabella Rotman Jonathan Baylis Beth Hetland Olivia Li Voting for the Ignatz Awards will be opened to anybody on the SPX email lists and anyone requesting a ballot. There will be no in-person voting at the show, as voting for the prestigious Ignatz Awards is open to all fans of indie comics.  The Ignatz Awards ceremony will be held at 9:30PM on Saturday September 13 in the White Oak Room of the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. Other information about SPX 2025 and the Ignatz Awards, can be found at www.smallpressexpo.com. BALLOT & VOTING INFORMATION Voting for the 2025 Ignatz Awards will be by email ballot only, there will be no on-site voting. Ballots will be emailed on Thursday August 14 to everyone on SPX's email lists. If you wish to vote for the Ignatz Awards and are not on our email lists, signup for a ballot and get added to our email lists at the SPX website. Please check your spam folder if you do not see your ballot. Voting ends on Friday September 12 at 8:00Pm (EDT). 2025 IGNATZ NOMINEES Additional information about this year's nominees can be found here. OUTSTANDING ARTIST Sarah Airriess, The Worst Journey in the World (Iron Circus Comics) Deb JJ Lee, Death Fiddles and We Dance (Self-Published/Shortbox) Kazimir Lee, Low Orbit (Top Shelf Productions) Lomig, JOHN MUIR: To the Heart of Solitude (NBM Graphic Novels) Anders Nilsen, Tongues Supplement #1 (NoMiracles) OUTSTANDING ANTHOLOGY Braba: A Brazilian Comics Anthology ed. Rafael Grampá and Janaína de Luna (Fantagraphics) Come Find Me ed. Will Dennis and Sean Edgar (DSTLRY) Datura Magazine vol. 3 ed. Sunmi and Mar Julia (Self-Published) Loud: Stories to Make Your Voice Heard ed. Brett Israel (Dark Horse Comics) Rust Belt Review vol. 6 by Sean Knickerbocker (Self-Published) OUTSTANDING COLLECTION I Ate the Whole World to Find You by Rachel Ang (Drawn and Quarterly) Milk White Steed by Michael D. Kennedy (Drawn and Quarterly) Preparing to Bite by Keiler Roberts (Drawn and Quarterly) Them-Shaped Cloud by Max Huffman (CRAM Books) World Within the World by Julia Gfrörer (Fantagraphics) OUTSTANDING COMIC Belly Full of Heart by Madeline Mouse (Silver Sprocket) Big Gamble Rainbow Highway by Connie Meyers (CRAM Books) Lucky Cap Scouts by O. Stevens (Silver Sprocket) The Re-Up #6 by Chad Bilyeu and Juliette de Wit (Bistro Books) Tongues Supplement #1 by Anders Nilsen (NoMiracles) OUTSTANDING GRAPHIC NOVEL Adrift on a Painted Sea by Tim Bird (Avery Hill Publishing) Land of Mirrors by María Medem (translated by Aleshia Jensen & Daniela Ortiz) (Drawn and Quarterly) Precious Rubbish by Kayla E. (Fantagraphics) Processing: 100 Comics That Got Me Through It by Tara Booth (Drawn and Quarterly) Skin by Mieke Versyp and Sabien Clement (Fantagraphics) OUTSTANDING MINICOMIC Allodynia by Violet Kitchen (Self-Published) Big Apple Matinee by A. T. Pratt (Self-Published) The Connoisseurs by Alex Swift (Frog Farm) The Mole by Arantza Peña Popo (Self-Published) Szarlotka by Jas Hice (Frog Farm) OUTSTANDING ONLINE COMIC 3rd Voice by Evan Dahm An Ode to People by KC Councilor Home by the Rotting Sea by Otava Heikkilä Jake Spooky by Michael Grover Kiss the Cook by Barbara Perez Marquez and Rhinosnax OUTSTANDING SERIES Disciples of Soil by B. Mure (Avery Hill Publishing) PeePee PooPoo by Caroline Cash (Silver Sprocket) The Re-Up by Chad Bilyeu & Juliette de Wit (Bistro Books) Tongues by Anders Nilsen (NoMiracles) Wedding Juice by Sanika Phawde (Self-Published)   OUTSTANDING STORY A Pillbug Story by Allison Conway (Black Panel Press) Ballad for Black Cassandra by Olivia Stephens (Self-Published) Boy Island by Leo Fox (Silver Sprocket) How to Talk to Your Succulent by Zoe Persico (Tundra Book Group) Ruin of the House of the Divine Visage by Spire Greenwood and Eve Greenwood (Self-Published)   PROMISING NEW TALENT: Trishelle Jeffery, Best Breasts in the West (Fieldmouse Press) Mili St. John, The Edge of Autumn (Self-Published) Ricky Lima and Daniele Aquilani, Undergrowth (Top Shelf Productions) Connie Meyers, Big Gamble Rainbow Highway (CRAM books) Vicky Yang, Unmoored (Self-Published) Congratulations to all the nominees! Key Dates for the 2025 Ignatz Awards August 14 - Initial ballots emailed and voting begins September 12 • 8:00 PM (EDT) - Voting for the 2024 Ignatz Awards ends September 13 • 9:30 PM (EDT) - Presentation of Ignatz Award winners, the White Oak Room at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 550 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests. The Ignatz Awards are held every year by SPX, with the awards recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning. Small Press Expo P.O. Box 5704 Bethesda, Maryland 20824 www.smallpressexpo.com press@smallpressexpo.com STAY CONNECTED

Small Press Expo | P.O. Box 5704 | Bethesda, MD 20824 US

D&Q at SPX

with Eagle Valiant Brosi, Katie Fricas, Tom Gauld, Kevin Huizenga, Lee Lai, Melissa Mendes, Mimi Pond, and Marc Torices in Bethesda, MD 9/13 to 9/14

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/13/2025

'South Park' Skipping Another Week Amid Controversy, Record Ratings

Comedy Central is celebrating a "South Park Day" of programming for the show's anniversary instead of airing another season 27 episode.

James Hibberd

August 13, 2025  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/south-park-skipping-week-1236343159/

 

Nour Hifaoui's Titties: Resistance against censorship in the Arab world

J.D. Harlock | August 13, 2025  https://www.tcj.com/nour-hifaouis-titties-resistance-against-censorship-in-the-arab-world/

 

'Red Sonja' Review: The Bikini-Clad Warrior Is Back in a New Version That's a Deadly Blend of Cheesy and Dull

Frank Scheck

August 13, 2025  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/red-sonja-review-matilda-lutz-1236342431/

 

NEW FUNKO CEO, DIAMOND EXEC TO PRHPS, INDUSTRY VET TO PRANA

People on the Move Round-Up

Milton Griepp on August 13, 2025 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60283/new-funko-ceo-diamond-exec-prhps-industry-vet-prana

The Life and Times of Orkney artist Jim Baikie: Part 1-3
Tom Muir,
orkney museum's Treasures & Tales blog
https://orkneymuseum.wordpress.com/2020/07/21/the-life-and-times-of-orkney-artist-jim-baikie-part-1/
https://orkneymuseum.wordpress.com/2020/07/23/the-life-and-times-of-orkney-artist-jim-baikie-part-2/
https://orkneymuseum.wordpress.com/2020/07/24/the-life-and-times-of-orkney-artist-jim-baikie-part-3/

Trade Rating: THE ADVENTURES OF LION MAN remasters a lost 1940s character
George Carmona 3rd on 08/13/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/trade-rating-the-adventures-of-lion-man-remasters-a-lost-1940s-character/

Joe Casey On Joshua Williamson Rewriting His Batman/Superman
Joe Casey on Eddie Berganza getting Joshua Williamson to rewrite his Superman/Batman run to add more punching
  Rich Johnston
  12 Aug 2025  https://bleedingcool.com/comics/joe-casey-on-eddie-berganza-rewriting-his-adventures-of-superman/

Publishers Whose Diamond Liquidation Objections Are Not Being Heard
Comic book publishers whose objections are being stricken from the record in the matter of Diamond Comic Distributors' liquidation of consignment stock.
 Rich Johnston
 3 Aug 2025  
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/publishers-whose-diamond-liquidation-objections-are-not-being-heard/

The World's Greatest Comics Magazine
Artist P. Craig Russell takes a nostalgic look back at the first half of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby's acclaimed run on FANTASTIC FOUR!
Wayne Alan Harold
Jul 25, 2025
https://www.artofpcraigrussell.com/p/the-worlds-greatest-comics-magazine

The Spies Report
August 4, 2025 posted by Kamden Spies
The Illustration Work of Animation Giants
https://cartoonresearch.com/index.php/the-illustration-work-of-animation-giants/

How the Bonds Among Virtual-Reality Furries Saved a Life, in "The Reality of Hope"
A short film follows a friendship in the V.R.-furry community which turns into a radical act of generosity.
By Kyle Chayka
Film by Joe Hunting
August 11, 2025
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-documentary/how-the-bonds-among-virtual-reality-furries-saved-a-life-in-the-reality-of-hope

Fixed: Genndy Tartakovsky Discusses Raunchy, Surprisingly Sweet Dog Comedy
By Darcie Zudell | August 11, 2025  https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/fixed-genndy-tartakovsky-interview/

Fixed remains convinced that dogs humping things is very funny, actually
Genndy Tartakovsky's passion project takes great pleasure in its genital-based comedy, but without risking actually offending anyone (or being funny).
By Tim Grierson  |  August 12, 2025
https://www.avclub.com/fixed-review

A Day in the Life: Joshua Moshier, the Talented Composer of 'The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie'
 Animation Magazine
August 12, 2025  https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/a-day-in-the-life-joshua-moshier-talented-composer-of-the-day-the-earth-blew-up-a-looney-tunes-movie/

Back to School: Comic Book Stories Part 3
 Joel Mota
Library of Congress' Headlines & Heroes blog August 13, 2025
https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2025/08/back-to-school-comic-book-stories-part-3/

Sony's Crunchyroll Makes Layoffs as It Restructures to Lean Into International Growth Markets
Anime streamer also plans to add jobs, establish tech hubs in U.S., Mexico and India
Tom Spangler
Aug 12, 2025
https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/crunchyroll-layoffs-restructuring-international-1236487273/

Freedom Fighting and History Writing: PW Talks with Rob Edwards
By Wyatt Erchak                
Aug 13, 2025
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/98389-freedom-fighting-and-history-writing-pw-talks-with-rob-edwards.html

"There's an Overwhelming Shortage": Manga Is Facing a Global Crisis as Sales Soar
Hannah Diffey
Screen Rant Aug 11 2025
https://screenrant.com/manga-global-production-japan-creators-kadokawa-expansion/

Aug 8, 2025
'Superman' and 'Fantastic Four': How Hollywood Finally Pulled Off Comic Book Camp
Andrew McGowan
https://variety.com/2025/film/news/superman-fantastic-four-hollywood-comic-book-movie-camp-1236478121/

Fictional K-pop trio hits No. 1 on Billboard Hot 100
The uplifting anthem from Netflix's breakout animated film "KPop Demon Hunters" was the hardest song to complete, filmmakers said.
Anne Branigin
August 13, 2025
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/2025/08/13/kpop-demon-hunters-golden-billboard-one/

Rosarium Publishing's The Adventures of Lion Man reviewed at the Beat

Trade Rating: THE ADVENTURES OF LION MAN remasters a lost 1940s character

By George Carmona 3rd on 08/13/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/trade-rating-the-adventures-of-lion-man-remasters-a-lost-1940s-character/

Library of Congress blog goes back to school in comics for the 3rd time

Back to School: Comic Book Stories Part 3

 Joel Mota

Library of Congress' Headlines & Heroes blog August 13, 2025

https://blogs.loc.gov/headlinesandheroes/2025/08/back-to-school-comic-book-stories-part-3/ 

If you want a few more laughs before the end of summer, check out previous posts: "Back to School: Comic Book Stories" and "Back to School: Comic Book Stories Part 2." And for inspiration on how to use comic books in the classroom, check out "Back to School: Comic Books and Literacy."

Teresa Roberts Logan at SPX

from her Laughing Redhead Comics newsletter...

Hilary Fitzgerald Campbell book launch at SPX

From Jason Chatfield's newsletter

Hilary's book tour is genuinely epic. She's hitting eight cities in October, from the Slipper Room in NYC to Penn Gilly's Honky Tonk in Boise. Yes, she's doing a book reading at a honky-tonk. "Major burlesque, live music, the book," she explained. "I'm so excited about that."

The full tour includes SPX in Maryland (September 12th with early copies)...

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/12/2025

The Beat's Fantastic Four Movie Roundtable: Part One
Beat Staff on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-beats-fantastic-four-movie-roundtable-part-one/

Interview: Stephanie Williams talks new STREET SHARKS #1
Javier Perez on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-stephanie-williams-talks-new-street-sharks-1/

Interview: Curt Pires reveals new covers and a new LOST FANTASY spin-off book


Javier Perez on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-curt-pires-reveals-new-covers-and-a-new-lost-fantasy-spin-off-book/

WEBTOON and Disney pact for both reformatted and original scrolling comics
Heidi MacDonald on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/webtoon-and-disney-pact-for-both-reformatted-and-original-scrolling-comics/

Archie Comics classic digest format gets a shake-up
Heidi MacDonald on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/archie-comics-classic-digest-format-gets-a-shake-up/

2025 Harvey Awards nominations announced
Heidi MacDonald on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/2025-harvey-awards-nominations-announced/

Interview: AJ LoCascio finds the true spirit of Halloween with SPOOPS
Taimur Dar on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-aj-locascio-spoops/

The Beat Digest 08/12/25: Andolfo takes a trip UNDER YORK
Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 08/12/2025 https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-081225/

Nominees Announced for Sophie Castille Awards for Comics in Translation – English
Javier Perez
 08/11/2025  
https://www.comicsbeat.com/nominees-announced-for-sophie-castille-awards-for-comics-in-translation-english/

James Gunn's 'Superman' Flies Home This Week
The hit DC film starring David Corenswet will be available on digital August 15.
By Germain Lussier
August 12, 2025
https://gizmodo.com/james-gunns-superman-flies-home-this-week-2000641917

Liza Donnelly
The Cartoons of Emily Flake
Seeing Things Aug 12, 2025  https://lizadonnelly.substack.com/p/the-cartoons-of-emily-flake

'Wakfu' Studio Ankama Takes Majority Stake in Andarta Pictures [France]
 Mercedes Milligan
August 11, 2025 https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/wakfu-studio-ankama-takes-majority-stake-in-andarta-pictures/

LEGO Group & Aardman Team Up to Inspire Creativity in Young Builders
Mercedes Milligan
August 11, 2025  https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/lego-group-aardman-team-up-to-inspire-creativity-in-young-builders/

Song in the Key of Peanuts: How 'Snoopy Presents: A Summer Musical' Creatives Composed the New Animated Special
Ramin Zahed
August 11, 2025  https://www.animationmagazine.net/2025/08/song-in-the-key-of-peanuts-how-snoopy-presents-a-summer-musical-creatives-composed-the-new-animated-special/
This article was written for the
July-August '25 issue of Animation Magazine (No. 351).

Netflix's 'One Piece' Crew Rallies Around Charithra Chandran After Racist Backlash
The cast of the live-action adaptation has spoken out against the abuse received by Chandran, who joins season two as Miss Wednesday.
By Sabina Graves
August 12, 2025 https://gizmodo.com/netflixs-one-piece-crew-rallies-around-charithra-chandran-after-racist-backlash-2000642170

How 'Fantastic Four' Writer Eric Pearson Became a Marvel Secret Weapon
The busy scribe — known for 'Thor: Ragnarok,' 'Black Widow' and 'Thunderbolts*' — recounts secrets from his 15 years in the Marvel Studios family.
Aaron Couch
August 8, 2025  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/fantastic-four-writer-eric-pearson-1236339572/

Kubert, Joe. 2012.
Joe Kubert - C2E2 2012.
Jim Keefe (Aug 17, 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=48MoaHhkAac

DIAMOND'S POST-PETITION DEBTS And Why Some Aren't Paid
 ICv2  August 12, 2025  https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/60273/diamonds-post-petition-debts

Diamond Comics Was Losing $1.3 Million Dollars A Week This April Alone
 11 Aug 2025  
by Rich Johnston
 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/diamond-comics-was-losing-1-3-million-dollars-a-week-this-april-alone/

QUICK QUIZ: RYAN NORTH
Ideas Don't Bleed Aug 12, 2025
https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/hes-our-new-master

Talking About New Yorker Cartooning [Marshall Hopkins]
Hello, Earthlings! Radio Show Episode #3
Emily Sanders Hopkins
Emily Writes Back Aug 11, 2025  https://emilywritesback.substack.com/p/talking-about-new-yorker-cartooning

'Wednesday' Creators Alfred Gough & Miles Millar On New 'Addams Family' Animated Pic In Works, Season 2 Muses & More – Crew Call Podcast
Anthony D'Alessandro
August 11, 2025
https://deadline.com/2025/08/wednesday-creators-new-addams-family-animated-movie-1236484046/

Scourge of the Serpent, Fully Painted Issue #25 & A New Villain Rises: Jim Zub Talks Conan
Jace -The Comic Source
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Aug 16: Artists, Activists, and Comic Creators Envision the City’s Future Through Solarpunk at Big Planet Comics

The Hymn is for Washington, D.C. The Attitude is Punk.

 Artists, Activists, and Comic Creators Envision the City's Future Through Solarpunk at Big Planet Comics 

https://lu.ma/vlig4pqq

What:

This hymn is for D.C.
For streets that steam in the heat.
For blocks that flood in the rain.
For rivers that keep climbing.
For the people who hold the line.

The attitude is punk.
The vision is solarpunk.
The work starts here.

Sea levels in D.C. have risen six to seven inches over the past 50 years, the Washington Post reported. This summer brought one of the most humid stretches on record — 27 days with oppressive dew points above 75 °F, the Associated Press reported. The city is feeling the future now.

On Saturday, Solarpunk DC and Big Planet Comics bring artists, activists, and comic creators together in Washington, D.C. A moderated conversation. Live illustration. A starter kit of graphic novels and comics. Talks on climate, transit, and green space. The five pillars of solarpunk lead the way: community-driven governance, just energy transition, future-ready transit, circular economies, and thriving green spaces.

"The future is here. It's just not shared equally," said Solarpunk DC founder Lavala Harris. "We close that gap with solutions rooted in community, creativity, and hope."

What is Solarpunk:

Solarpunk blends speculative fiction, climate science, and grassroots action.
Cities run on renewable energy.
Transit moves fast.
Green spaces feed and connect neighbors.
Communities build on equity and cooperation.

It rejects dystopia.
It offers an optimistic blueprint.
Technology works with nature and culture.
It appears in literature, graphic novels, urban design, and local projects worldwide.
It is an aesthetic and a framework for change.

Artist Talk

Saturday, August 16

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Big Planet Comics

Washington, District of Columbia

Registration

Welcome! To join the event, please register on the website at https://lu.ma/vlig4pqq

About Event

Imagine a future where our cities are green, equitable, and powered by clean energy. Join solarpunk dc and Big Planet Comics for an afternoon of community, creativity, and conversation!

We'll gather at Big Planet Comics' U Street location for an intimate discussion with local artists on the solarpunk aesthetic and literary genre and the opportunity for our community to translate those values to real life.

In addition to a moderated conversation with our featured artists,

• Explore a curated solarpunk starter kit by our partners Big Planet Comics of graphic novels and comics that imagine more community-driven futures that leverage advanced technology while embracing nature and wellness sovereignty;

• Mingle with fellow fans and creators over light refreshments, watch a local artist bring solarpunk scenes to life in a live drawing session, and more!

Throughout the afternoon, we'll highlight the five pillars of solarpunk: community‑driven governance, just energy transition, future‑ready transit, circular & sustainable economies, and thriving green spaces.

Come share ideas, discover new artists and their work, and help shape a hopeful vision for D.C.'s future.

Featured Artists

Pinhead: Illustrator & Graphic Designer

https://www.instagram.com/pinheads_sketchbook?igsh=d2NuY3oxOHE4bGl3

Dominike Stanton: Comics Artist & Storyteller

https://www.instagram.com/domostanton?igsh=dTZyanEzdzNlc21k

Spots are limited, so RSVP soon. We look forward to seeing you there! For future events, subscribe to solarpunkdc

Location

Big Planet Comics

1524 U St NW Floor 1, Washington, DC 20009, USA