Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/26/2026

Nicoletti, Allie. 2025. Exclusive! Ever dreamed of creating a graphic novel? This Baby-sitter's Club illustrator & adapter spills on what it takes [Ellen Crenshaw]. Girls' Life (October 7): https://girlslife.com/books/308507/exclusive-ellen-t-crenshaw-shares-what-its-like-to-illustrate-a-graphic-novel/

Errico, Marcus. 2025. 'Go back to the club': Exclusive look at the most-memed 'Megalopolis' scene from new graphic novel.  The Francis Ford Coppola-approved comic adaptation offers a fresh take on the epic misfire.Gold Derby (October 8): https://www.goldderby.com/film/2025/coppola-megalopolis-viral-meme-graphic-novel-adam-driver/

Sexton, Martin. 2025. GVN Exclusive: Sneak Peek – The Essential Peanuts by Charles M. Schulz, Edited by Mark Evanier. Geek Vibes Nation (October 7): https://geekvibesnation.com/gvn-talking-comics-exclusive-essential-peanuts-charles-schulz-mark-evanier/

Figge, Jack. 2025. New graphic novel tells story of Father Emil Kapaun: Army chaplain, Korean War POW [Medal of Honor]. OSV News (October 7): https://www.osvnews.com/new-graphic-novel-tells-story-of-father-emil-kapaun-army-chaplain-korean-war-pow/

McClear, Sheila. 2022. Dilbert Stripped! The Cubicle Comic's Been Nixed from 77 Newspapers.  Author Scott Adams wonders if the comic's cut was a reaction to his mocking of "wokeness" that's been pervading office life. Los Angeles Magazine (September 21): https://lamag.com/news-and-politics/dilbert-cancelled-author-says-his-comic-strip-about-cubicle-life-removed-from-77-newspapers/

Aramburú, Andrea, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). 2026. Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds. Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. Online at https://lup.be/book/comics-and-the-global-south/ ; https://www.jstor.org/content/oa_book_edited/jj.31131063 and https://muse.jhu.edu/book/138228

Aramburú, Andrea, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders. 2026. Introduction. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 7-22. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.3 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.3

Chu, Kin-Wai. 2026. Hong Kong Comics: A Liminal Space Bridging the Global South and the Global North. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 23-44. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.4 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.4

Gandolfo, Amadeo. 2026. Digital Dreams and Its Discontents: Piracy and Comics in South America. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 45-64. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.5 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.5

Mohan, Amrutha. 2026. Working with the Frames: Retellings and Reconstructions in Indian Graphic Narratives. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 65-82. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.6 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.6

Nayek, Debanjana. 2026. Out of the Frame: The Third Space in Indian Graphic Narratives. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 83-104. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.7 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.7

Gupta, Rounak and Partha Bhattacharjee. 2026. Deconstructing the "Gutter": A Decolonial Study of the Journey from Patachitra to Comics in Famine Tales. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 105-124. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.8 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.8

Simões, Letícia. 2026. Malungas: A Global South Feminist Epistemology in Comics. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 125-142. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.9 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.9

Roy, Dibyadyuti and Swarnima Banerjee. 2026. Global South Comics and the Crisis of Postcolonial Masculinity: Case Studies from Bangladesh and India. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 143-172. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.10 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.10

Waipara, Zak. 2026. The Upper and Lower Jaws. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 173-198. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.11 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.11

Saha, Ananya. 2026. Towards Indomanga: Onj Mangaesque Narratives from India. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 199-228. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.12 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.12

Aramburú, Andrea. 2026. Drawing Slavery "With and Against the Archive" in Jesús Cossio's Joaquín Jayme. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 229-254. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.13 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.13

Bagelman, Caroline, Jen Bagelman, and Josephine Gitome. 2026. Birthing Beyond Borders: The Role of Comics in Dadaab Refugee Camps. In Comics and the Global South: Methodologies from and within Majority Worlds, Andrea Aramburú, Dibyadyuti Roy, and Joe Sutliff Sanders (eds.). Leuven, Belgium: Leuven University Press. 255-270. Online at https://doi.org/10.2307/jj.31131063.14 and https://www.jstor.org/stable/jj.31131063.14

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Milestone's History Changed to Reflect a Deal with DC… or Lex Luthor. Bleeding Cool (February 25): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/milestones-history-changed-to-reflect-a-deal-with-dc-or-lex-luthor/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel Curtails Its Imperial Cosmic Plans Over Low Audience Figures. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-curtails-its-imperial-cosmic-plans-over-low-audience-figures/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Image's White Sky Second Print Outsells First Print, What's Going On?? Bleeding Cool (February 25): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/images-white-sky-second-print-outsells-first-print-whats-going-on/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Ted Slampyak Has Been Bringing Back Jazz Age Chronicles on Substack. Bleeding Cool (February 26): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/ted-slampyak-has-been-bringing-back-jazz-age-chronicles-on-substack/

Johnston, Rich. 2025. Nick Barrucci Talks Diamond and Dynamite, Past, Present and Future. Bleeding Cool (February 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/nick-barrucci-diamond-dynamite/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: 2026 Anime Lineup Includes 'Jujutsu Kaisen,' 'Jojo,' More; Plus: 'Witch Hat Atelier' Anime, 'One Piece' S2 Live-Action Series Trailers. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61730/manga-week-2026-anime-lineup-includes-jujutsu-kaisen-jojo-more

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Manga Week: ICv2 Interview: Viz Media Director, Publishing Sales Sarah Anderson on Lessons from 2025, the Diamond Disruption, and Prospects for 2026. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61731/manga-week-icv2-interview-viz-media-director-publishing-sales-sarah-anderson

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Manga Week: New Manga Startups Roll Out Ambitious Catalogs for 2026 - Crossed Hearts, Kodama Tales, Manga Mavericks. ICv2 (February 26): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61736/manga-week-new-manga-startups-roll-out-ambitious-catalogs-2026

Degg, D. D. 2026. Dave McGill – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (February 25): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/25/dave-mcgill-rip/

Unknown. 2026. David McGill Obituary. Atlanta Journal-Constitution (February 22): https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/atlanta/name/david-mcgill-obituary?id=60855053

Sean, Tyler, and Marco. 2026. Stephanie Phillips Talks Daredevil, Grim, Planet She-Hulk & More! The Comics Pals (February 21): https://www.youtube.com/live/XmP4y-ZPVdE

Serrano Denis, Ricardo. 2026. Interview: Stephen Bissette Serves Up a New Edition of Tyrant in the Age Crowdfunding. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-bissette-tyrant/

Chaykin, Howard. 2026. Three Gil Kane Stories... Howard Chaykin...as Ever, I Remain... (February 26): https://howardchaykin.substack.com/p/three-gil-kane-stories

Rattray, Chloe T. 2025. 'Fearless and Undefined': An Affirmative Crip Reading of Kpop Demon Hunters. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture (14; December): 155 - 168. Online at https://doi.org/10.1386/ajpc_00119_1 and https://intellectdiscover.com/content/journals/10.1386/ajpc_00119_1

Pound, Richard. 2026. Reviews: Photographic Memory: William Henry Jackson and The American West. TCJ (February 26): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/photographic-memory-william-henry-jackson-and-the-american-west/

Manouach, Ilan. 2026. The Empty Table Revolution: How Angoulême's Cancellation Proved the Girlcott's Power. TCJ (February 26): https://www.tcj.com/the-empty-table-revolution-how-angoulemes-cancellation-proved-the-girlcotts-power/

Booles, Dan. 2022. As His Career Peaks Following a New Book With Steve Martin, Cartoonist Harry Bliss Considers Walking Away … Maybe [in print as Drawing Conclusions]. Seven Days (December 14): Online at https://www.sevendaysvt.com/arts-culture/at-the-peak-of-his-career-cartoonist-harry-bliss-considers-walking-away-maybe-37140151/

Carollo, Elisa. 2026. Christie's Situates 'Sailor Moon' and 'Doraemon' Alongside Hokusai in Its Debut Anime Sale; In 'Anime Starts Here: Japanese Subculture Imagines Tradition,' the Auction House Pairs Historically Significant Artworks with Contemporary Cultural Artifacts, Testing the Market Power of Nostalgia during Asia Week New York. Observer (February 26): https://observer.com/2026/02/christies-anime-starts-here-hokusai-tezuka-asia-week-new-york-sale/

Lapin-Bertone, Joshua. 2026. Image Comics Was Going to Cancel Invincible in the First Year, Until Robert Kirkman Hotshotted Omni-Man's Betrayal up 2 Years Early. Popverse (February 24): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-image-robert-kirkman-invincible-omni-man-plot-twist

Chaykin, Howard. 2026. Noel Sickles... ..The Great Journeyman. Howard Chaykin...as Ever, I Remain... (February 26): https://howardchaykin.substack.com/p/noel-sickles

Meyer, Christina. 2023. The Brownies and St. Nicholas: Agents of Modernity and Modern Childhood? In Modernity and the Periodical Press: Trans-Atlantic Mass Culture and the Avant-gardes, 1880–1920, Felix Brinker and Ruth Mayer (eds.). Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. 171-188.

Brinker, Felix. 2023. Winsor McCay's Little Nemo in Slumberland and the Times of Newspaper Comics, 1905–06. In Modernity and the Periodical Press: Trans-Atlantic Mass Culture and the Avant-gardes, 1880–1920, Felix Brinker and Ruth Mayer (eds.). Leiden, The Netherlands: Brill. 230-252.

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Exclusive: Dark Horse & Marvel Team Up for '90s Trading Card Gallery Book. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-dark-horse-marvel-team-up-for-90s-trading-card-gallery-book/

Ryall, Chris. 2026. Tales of Syzpense #102 [Inaugural Jack and Roz Kirby Awards]. Chris's Substack (February 26): https://chrisryall.substack.com/p/tales-of-syzpense-102

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Submissions Now Open for 11th Annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/submissions-open-for-11th-annual-dwayne-mcduffie-award-for-diversity-in-comics/

Heer, Margreet de. 2026. Philosophy: Augustine: The Censored Page! Philosophy Comics (February 26): https://philosophycomics.substack.com/p/augustine-the-censored-page

Okay, Arpad. 2026. Critical Thinking: Blackness in Print, Colors Optional. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/critical-thinking-blackness-in-print/

Allen, Troy-Jeffrey. 2026. Black Comics Under Fire: 10 Stories That Sparked Controversy. The Beat (February 25): https://www.comicsbeat.com/black-comics-under-fire-10-stories-that-sparked-controversy/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. AfterShock's Astronaut Down Heading to Netflix. The Beat (February 26): https://www.comicsbeat.com/astronaut-down-netflix/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. From Page to Product: Rebellion's Victoria Justice Talks Judge Dredd, Rogue Trooper and a Big Milestone for 2000 AD. Brands Untapped (February 25): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/from-page-to-product-rebellions-victoria-justice-talks-judge-dredd-rogue-trooper-and-a-big-milestone-for-2000-ad/

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Shiboyugi and Its Death Games Violently Confront Anime Voyeurism; The Unseen Viewer Is the Villain in This Bracing Series. AV Club (February 25): https://www.avclub.com/shiboyugi-playing-death-games-to-put-food-on-the-table-voyeurism-fan-service-critique

Donohoo, Timothy Blake. 2026. Evangelion Just Got Canned – And That's a Good Thing [beer]. CBR (February 22): https://www.cbr.com/evangelion-sapporo-can-design-release/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. That Time Stephen King Wrote His First Comic Book Story (And Created All Sorts of Problems); In a Brand-new Comic Book Legends Revealed, Learn How Stephen King Had a Bit of a Problem with the First Comic Book he Ever Wrote. CBR (February 25): https://www.cbr.com/stephen-king-marvel-walter-simonson-lawnmower-man-problem/

Greenfield, Dan. 2017. Exclusive: Stephen King Talks Batman, EC Comics. 13th Dimension (September 22): https://13thdimension.com/exclusive-stephen-king-talks-batman-ec-comics/

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: February 26, 2026. Publishers Weekly (February 26): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/99790-licensing-hotline-february-26-2026.html

Hughes, William. 2026. Smiling Friends Is Ending at Adult Swim; Series Creators Zach Hadel and Michael Cusack Revealed That the Series Is Getting Two More Episodes, Then Ending. AV Club (February 26): https://www.avclub.com/smiling-friends-is-ending-at-adult-swim-season-3

Lussier, Germain. 2026. Yes, the Filmmakers Behind 'Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse' Feel the Pressure; Producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller Spoke to io9 About the Highly Anticipated Spidey Sequel, Out in 2027. io9 (February 26): https://gizmodo.com/yes-the-filmmakers-behind-spider-man-beyond-the-spider-verse-feel-the-pressure-2000726877

McClintock, Pamela. 2026. 'That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime the Movie: Tears of the Azure Sea' Lands Early Summer 2026 Release; The Crunchyroll/Sony Movie Is Based on the Popular Anime Series. Hollywood Reporter (February 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-a-slime-the-movie-1236514725/

McClintock, Pamela. 2026. Box Office: 'Zootopia 2' Shatters Another Record, Zooms Past 'Minecraft' to Top 2025 Domestic Chart; The Disney Mega-blockbuster Was Already the Top-grossing Hollywood Pic of 2025 at Both the Worldwide and International Box Office — Not to Mention Becoming the No. 1 Animated Studio Pic of All Time. Hollywood Reporter (February 25): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/zootopia-2-box-office-domestic-milestone-1236514441/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. The Whitest Kids U'Know's Animated Feature 'MARS' Lands on Blu-ray March 10. Animation Magazine (February 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-whitest-kids-uknows-animated-feature-mars-lands-on-blu-ray-march-10/

Unknown. 2026. USC School of Cinematic Arts Shutters Expanded Animation MFA Program. Animation Magazine (February 25): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/usc-school-of-cinematic-arts-shutters-expanded-animation-mfa-program/

Dean, Tyler. 2026. The Flight of Dragons: Magic, Science, and a Lot of Hot Air; Is This an Overlooked Rankin/Bass Classic, or Has It Been Forgotten for a Reason? Reactor (February 24): https://reactormag.com/the-flight-of-dragons-magic-science-and-a-lot-of-hot-air/

Siuntres, John. 2026. Ignition Press Line Up, With Publisher Filip Sablik. Word Balloon (February 25): https://www.youtube.com/live/Vnx0qOSPES4

Freeman, Atom!. 2026. What It Really Means to Be Creator Owned with Ignition Press' Filip Sablik. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' Comic Industry Insiders (February 26): https://www.youtube.com/live/dnuccJNmN34

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Jorge Aguirre - Monster Locker Edition. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 26):  https://www.youtube.com/live/RnwGbWcEC_o

Harper, David. 2026. My Favorite Pieces of Original Comic Art, Including Daniel Warren Johnson, Christian Ward, and More. SKTCHD (February 26): https://www.youtube.com/live/P2fV53S9L8Y

The Lent Comic Art Classification System, 2nd ed. available online now for free

Long before the Library of Congress started revamping its cataloguing for comic art, John Lent had devised a system of his own. For his 90th birth year, we've updated the 2016 version and published it online for free with over 900 new terms added.  at 
https://archive.org/details/lent-comic-art-classificiation-2nd-ed-final/

This classification system is derived from John A, Lent's 10-volume set of Comic Art Bibliography with additions and emendations by Mike Rhode from published versions of the Comics Research Bibliography.

"In 1986, in preparation for a conference presentation in India, I self-published a 156-page international bibliography on comic art, which I also sent to some libraries and researchers. That led to the compilation of ten volumes of comic art sources, broken down by regions, genres, functions, and other aspects, published by Greenwood Press between 1994 and 2006. As I assembled materials for these bibliographies, I developed categories into which to place sources. The classification system presented in this monograph is the result. The classification system portrayed in these pages is meant to bring some order to filing, categorizing, and discussing comics and cartoons. Actually, the fullest section, on the United States, can be used with minor modifications to organize comic art studies about any country." - John Lent

We're pleased to welcome Lizzy Walker to the team with this new edition, and expect to have annual updates. 

A print-on-demand version for libraries is underway.

Mike Rhode

Comics Research Bibliography 2025 and Addenda available online for free

If you're reading this notice, there's a good chance you're in the new 1800 page annual update of the Bibliography, on its 30th anniversary. We're also commemorating John A. Lent's 90th birth year, since John started the field with his 10 volume set. Tony Rose has been assisting for the past couple of years, and librarian Elizabeth Walker has just joined the team. 

The CRB is a worldwide bibliography of all types of comic art, including comic books, comic strips, caricature, gag cartoons, animation, editorial cartoons, biography, webcomics, political cartoons, history of cartooning, and comics scholarship.

Our 30th Anniversary Edition has been updated with 3,327 new entries. It's downloadable at https://archive.org/details/crb-2025-ebook and there will be print edition in the coming month.

An addenda of 2000 more pages of unsorted citations is at https://archive.org/details/crb-2025-addendum These citations have been formatted but not yet placed into the CRB. Many of them are from the first online iteration of the CRB, now preserved on the Internet Archive. For our 30th Anniversary and in honor of John Lent's 90th birth year, we are providing these as a resource the first time, since they are searchable by keyword. However, the goal remains to empty this document by placing all the citations into the main bibliography which is online now at Comics Research Bibliography. 

Comics Research Bibliography 2025 & Addenda combined e-book edition is now online as well.

 

You can follow our daily progress either on my ComicsDC blog at https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/search?q=%22Comics+research+bibliography%22&max-results=20&by-date=true or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555263475365

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 Coming soon - Comics Research Bibliography 2025 (1800 pages of sorted citations, 3 print volumes) and its Addendum (2000 pages of unsorted citations) and a new version of the Lent Comic Art Classification System. All three will be free on the Internet Archive and the two main books available in print from Lulu.com

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/10/2026

  *Olsson, Gustav. 2026. Serieskaparen Ulf Granberg Död [Swedish Phantom writer and editor]. Dagens Nyheter (January 10): https://www.dn.se/direkt/2026-01-10/serieskaparen-ulf-granberg-dod/

  *Parker, Jermayn. 2026. Ulf Granberg RIP. Chronicle Chamber (January 10): https://www.chroniclechamber.com/post/ulf-granberg-rip

  *Silva, Emanuel. 2026. Serieskaparen Ulf Granberg Död; Sörjs av Fantomen-Fantasterna. Aftonbladet (January 10): https://www.aftonbladet.se/nojesbladet/a/JOJxXj/serieskaparen-ulf-granberg-dod-blev-80-ar

  *Freeman, John. 2026. Giles Summer Cartoon Print Rarity Offered on eBay. downthetubes (January 9): https://downthetubes.net/giles-summer-cartoon-print-rarity-offered-on-ebay/

  *Cohen, Michael. 2025. In Memorium: Mark Sherman; Mark's memoir about the creation of Strange Attractors. Strange Attractors Omnibus (January 26): https://strangeattractorsomnibus201.substack.com/p/in-memorium-mark-sherman

  *Freeman, John. 2026. Who Remembers Strange Attractors, a Slice of 1990s SF Comic Craziness?. downthetubes (January 9): https://downthetubes.net/who-remembers-strange-attractors-a-slice-of-1990s-sf-comic-craziness/

  *Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kevin O'Neill's Final Work, Silent Pictures, To Be Published Next Week; Kevin O'Neill's final work, Silent Pictures, to be published next week by Knockabout and Gosh Comics, with an introduction by Alan Moore. Bleeding Cool (January 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kevin-oneills-final-work-silent-pictures-to-be-published-next-week/

  *Johnston, Rich. 2026. Rupert Murdoch's Daughter-In-Law Kathryn Murdoch's Protopias Comics; Rupert Murdoch's daughter-in-law Kathryn Murdoch and her Protopias Collection of graphic novellas for 2026 from AWA. Bleeding Cool (January 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rupert-murdochs-daughter-in-law-kathryn-murdochs-protopias-comics/

  *Caraco, Benjamin. 2026. Histoire de la Bande Dessinée en France. Paris: La Découverte

  *Atkinson, Emily. 2026. Rare First Superman Comic Once Stolen from Nicolas Cage Sells for $15m [Action Comics]. BBC News (January 10): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly95lpwl1ro

  *Ziegler, Hannah. 2026. Rare Comic Introducing Superman Sells Privately for $15 Million; The copy of Action Comics No. 1, published in 1938, was stolen from the actor Nicolas Cage in 2000 and recovered more than a decade later. New York Times (January 9): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/09/books/superman-action-comics-1-sold.html

  *Gardner, Alan. 2026. Joe Sacco, Art Spiegelman Exhibit Extended. Daily Cartoonist (January 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/09/joe-sacco-art-spiegelman-exhibit-extended/

  *Carter, Justin. 2026. Marvel Has Its Best-Selling Comic in Years Thanks to Robert Downey Jr.; Things get meta and full circle for Marvel with the 'Ultimate Endgame' event. io9 (January 10): https://gizmodo.com/marvel-has-its-best-selling-comic-in-years-thanks-to-robert-downey-jr-2000708440

  *Delattre, Lucas. 2026. Serguei, Dessinateur Au "Monde" Depuis Quarante-Cinq Ans, Est Mort. Le Monde (January 9): https://www.lemonde.fr/disparitions/article/2026/01/09/serguei-dessinateur-au-monde-depuis-quarante-cinq-ans-est-mort_6661117_3382.html

  *Unknown. 1926. [Milt Gross signed a five-year contract with World Syndicate. Inc. cartoon self-portrait]. Editor and Publisher 58 (40; February 27): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-02-27_58_40/page/34/mode/2up
 
  *Jay, Alex. 2017. Ink-Slinger Profiles by Alex Jay: Bernard Dibble. Strippers Guide (April 10): https://comicstriphistory.com/2017/04/ink-slinger-profiles-by-alex-jay-16.html

  *Unknown. 1926. ["Bernard Dibble, maker of the "Dabby Dingle" strip has joined the art department of King Features Syndicate]. Editor and Publisher 58 (40; February 27): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-02-27_58_40/page/34/mode/2up

  *Unknown. 1926. [Martin Branner, who draws Winnie Winkle, has signed a contract with George and Billy West Moving Pictures to do a series of two-reel comedies]. Editor and Publisher 58 (40; February 27): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-02-27_58_40/page/34/mode/2up

Deaths in the Comic Arts Field 2025

 by Mike Rhode

This will be updated as notices continue to come in. The list is an annual feature of the Comics Research Bibliography and will appear in the 2025 edition. Updates are marked with *

Deaths in 2025 (with thanks to Bruce Guthrie’s Wikipedia mining, D.D. Degg at the Daily Cartoonist, Stripspeciaalzaak, Animation Magazine, Anime News Network) included Argentine comics scholar Mariela Acevedo, Nigerian artist Olu Ajayi, British graphic novelist Richard Appignanesi, British-Canadian animator Victor Atkinson, Norwegian animator Kine Aune,  Malaysia’s Azmi (aka Mohd Azmi Mohd Hussin), Dutch comic creator Harry Balm, voice actor William Bassett, Hanna-Barbera writer and storyboard artist Tony Benedict, editorial cartoonist Steve Benson, ‘It’s a Bird … It’s a Plane … It’s Superman’ Broadway musical and Superman The Movie cowriter Robert Benton, Ed Berdej, Histoire du Québec graphic novel scripter Léandre Bergeron, Belgian artist Jean Claude Block of ERCOLA, editorial and sports cartoonist Tom Bone, Pot-Shots cartoonist Ashleigh Brilliant, New Zealand’s National Business Review editorial cartoonist Bob Brockie, Nickelodeon licensing executing Leigh Anne Brodsky, Keith Brown, Elijah Brubaker, British comic artist Iain Buchanan, California comic book shop and convention worker Alison Buckles (aka Alison Buckles Hennessey), science fiction fanzine artist and cartoonist Grant Canfield, DC Comics editor KC Carlson, freelance writer for Marmaduke Doris Carr, Pokémon voice actor James Carter Cathcart, DC and Marvel editor Margaret Clark, The Simpsons composer Alf Clausen, animation writer David Steven Cohen, British graphic novel reviewer Rachel Cooke, Mexican experimental animator Aria Covamonas, animation writer Skip Craig, former U.S. Army cartoonist turned fine artist Charles Criner, editorial cartoonist Ken Crook, Shanda Fantasy Arts cofounder Carole Curtis, Tony D’Adamo, Peter David, Myth Adventures comic book store founder Helgi Davis, Belgian cartoonist Eric De Rop, Belgian cartoonist Chantal De Spiegeleer, editorial and alternative cartoonist Tim Eagan, Edika aka Edouard Karali, DC Comics production staffer Shelley Eiber, animator Jerry Eisenberg, Hy Eisman, voice actor John Erwin, Argentine comic book writer Walter Fahrer, Private Eye cartoonist Barry Fantoni, Irish comic artist John Farrelly, Jules Feiffer, Fat Jack’s Comicrypt store owner Mike Ferrero, Czech-American animator Paul Fierlinger, Staten Island Advance editorial cartoonist Tom Flannagan, editorial cartoonist Fleg aka Christian Daigle, Loading Snacks Anime Chat podcaster London Fogg aka Sin, Italian editorial cartoonist Giorgio Forattini, animator Gail Frank, newspaper illustrator Laurie Gambill, voice actor Jeff Garcia, Dutch animator Harrie Geelen, animator Joseph Gilland, Tintin expert Philippe Goddin, Jackson 'Butch' Guice, Star Fruit Books founder Matt Haasch, Disney animator Joe Hale, The Maxx voice actor Michael Haley, Seriefrämjandet - The Swedish Comics Association supporter Agneta Hallin, Jim Hamilton of UK’s Forbidden Planet chain, manga creator Kunichika Harada,  Japanese manga creator Shohei Harumoto, anime voice actor Takaya Hashi, New Zealand political cartoonist Eric Heath, comic book inker Andrew "Drew" Hennessy, Canadian animator Co Hoedeman, illustrator and cartoonist Brad Holland, Marvel Comics editor Norah Horwitz, Japanese voice actor Takashi Inagaki, Japanese voice actor Ryō Ishihara, animation timer Christine Smith Ishimine, animator Todd Jacobsen, Brazilian cartoonist Jaguar (aka Sérgio de Magalhães Gomes Jaguaribe), Czech caricaturist Oldřich Jelínek, comic artist and editorial page illustrator Randy Jones, ’King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss, small press comics creator Larned Justin, Indian political cartoonist Kaak (aka Harish Chandra Shukla), animator Karenia Kaminski, mangaka Sui Kasai, animation producer Steven Philip Kasper, Jack Katz, Batman Forever's Val Kilmer, cartoonist/illustrator and musician J.D. King, ‘Dry Bones’ cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen, animation publicist Fumi Kitahara, Hakusensha publisher founding member and manga magazine editor Nobumasa Konagai, Classics Illustrated cover artist Mort Künstler, animator Richard Laslo, ‘Riverdale’ writer Yolonda E. Lawrence, Cuban cartoonist LAZ (aka Humberto Lazaro Miranda Ramirez),  French BD cartoonist Lidwine (aka Dominique Legeard or Marcel de la gare), Disney animation cel colorist Dawn Little Sky, Space Ghost voice actor George Lowe, French cartoonist Patricia Lyfoung, The Angriest Dog in the World cartoonist David Lynch, Tribune Media Services Sales Manager and Senior VP Walter Mahoney, American voice actor Dave Mallow, Italian comic book writer Gianfranco Manfredi, French BD writer François Marcela-Froideval, French BD writer Marie-Mad (aka Marie-Madeleine Bourdin), comic book store worker Frank Marcucci III, voice actor Julie Mayfield, Eric McConnell, animation writer/producer Dan McGrath, Titan's Hard Case Crime imprint cover illustrator Robert McGinnis, Latin Times political cartoonist Edward Medina, Belgian artist Marc Michetz (aka Marc Degroides), small press comics creator Christopher Mills, founder of Kaiyodo anime figure manufacturer Osamu Miyawaki, Canadian animation industry produce Rick Morrison, writer Peter Morwood, Super Mario mangaka Kazuki Motoyama, Boston cartoonist Dan Moynihan, Irish-English indie animator Phil Mulloy, Randy Myers of Baltimore’s Collector's Corner store, Toei Animation director Tatsuya Nagamine, comic book artist Arthur Nichols, Japanese voice actor Tomomichi Nishimura, TV’s ‘Dennis the Menace’ Jay North, Nigerian cartoonist Obe Ess (aka Olaseinde Obe), Jeanne O'Neil the model for Cookie the daughter of Blondie and Dagwood, animator Yōichi Ōnishi, founding father of the Black Age of Comics Turtel Onli, IDW Star Trek writer Roberto Orci, London comics fan Steve Pay, Belgian comic artist Frank Pé, John Peck (aka The Mad Peck), animation writer and ‘Wild Thornberrys’ co-creator Steve Pepoon, editorial cartoonist Clyde Peterson (aka C. P. Houston), *animation producer Marie Poe, Ukrainian animator Marharyta Polovinko, comic book writer Dave Rawson, Italian cartoonist Enea Riboldi, Italian comics artist Angelo Maria Ricci, *editorial cartoonist Barry Rumple, Australian cartoonist and polymath Peter Russell-Clarke, Strip Art Features founder Ervin Rustemagic, Ukrainian animator Radna Sakhaltuev, Wonder Woman fan and letterhack and voice actor Joanna Sandsmark, Italian comic book cartoonist Pierluigi Sangalli, David Schaffer the subject of Miriam Libicki’s ‘A Kind of Resistance’ in “But I Live: Three Stories of Child Survivors of the Holocaust”, Belgian comic book writer Michel Schetter, political cartoonist and illustrator Ralph Schlegel, Wil Eisner and Al Capp biographer Michael Schumacher, first live-action Spider-Man on “Electric Company” Danny Seagren, animator and military cartoonist Ed Seeman, Belgian cartoonist Serdu (aka Serge Duhayon), Sydney Morning Herald cartoonist John Shakespeare, Strange Attractors comic book writer Mark Sherman, Manchuria Opium Squad manga artist Shikako, manga creator Shino, Jim Shooter, Belgian artist Alain Sikorski, Jim Silke, comic artist Louis Small Jr., animator Jim Smith (aka James Carl Jobb), comics artist Tod Smith, Playboy cartoonist Doug Sneyd, Dutch writer Gerard Soeteman, Russian animator Andrey Sokolov, assistant animator at Walt Disney Features Alissa Solomon, Superman the Movie’s General Zod Terence Stamp, Ron Stanfield, English comic artist Adam Stone, ‘Annie’ and ‘It’s a Bird … It’s a Plane … It’s Superman’ composer Charles Strouse, Drew Struzan, inker Rob Stull, TV animator Joe D. Suggs, manga creator Ukyou Takao, UK comics artist Dave Taylor, Japanese designer and illustrator Jun Tamatani, Canadian animator Mark Thornton, English comic book artist Ron Tiner, Italian comic book creator Angelo Todaro (aka Paul Bennett and Al Todd), Mort Todd aka Michael J. DelleFemine, New Zealand cartoonist Garrick Tremain, manga creator Shin Tsukumo, Ada Uderzo the widow of Albert Uderzo and model for Asterix and Obelix’s Walhalla, Dutch comics journalist and editor Rob van Eijck, Studio Vandersteen director (and Wiske model) Leen Vandersteen, Dutch animator Danny Verbiest, Canadian animator Robert Verrall, French animation director Philippe Vidal, animator Dirk Von Besser, voice actor Jim Ward, minicomics and children’s book illustrator Dalton Webb, Birmingham Mail cartoonist Colin Whittock, Shaloman cartoonist Albert Wiesner, Canadian voice actor Dale Wilson, Manx cartoonist Phil Woodford, Tetsuko no Tabi manga storywriter Hirohiko Yokomi, Mark Zingarelli.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/9/2026

* means that this is in the CRB 2025 edition, coming soon.

  *Freeman John. 2026. Bill Watterson: The Interviews. downthetubes (January 8): https://downthetubes.net/bill-watterson-the-interviews/

  *McNamara, Nathan Scott. 2019. A Space Where Past, Present, and Future Come Together: Ebony Flowers on Hot Comb. Los Angeles Review of Books (July 13): https://lareviewofbooks.org/blog/interviews/space-past-present-future-come-together-ebony-flowers-hot-comb/

  *MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Graphic Novel Sales Rose 9.2% in 2025. The Beat (January 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-sales-rose-9-2-in-2025/

  *MacDonald, Heidi. 2025. May 2nd, 2026 will see Free Comic Book Day and "Comics Giveaway Day". The Beat (December 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/may-2nd-2026-will-see-free-comic-book-day-and-comics-giveaway-day/

  *Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. 2026 Free Comic Book Day Titles Announced. The Beat (January 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/fcbd-2026-books/

  *Griepp, Milton. 2026. Universal Distribution Lists FCBD Vendors, Titles. ICv2 (January 8): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61356/universal-distribution-lists-fcbd-vendors-titles

  *Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 01/09/26: Hellboy in Love Returns for One-Shot. The Beat (January 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-010926/

  *Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [162]. Scoop (January 8): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-162/

  *Johnston, Rich. 2026. Featherweight, a New Trans Character for the DC Comics Universe. Bleeding Cool (January 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/featherweight-a-new-trans-character-for-the-dc-comics-universe/

  *Degg, D. D. 2026. Bloom County Goes Patreon. Daily Cartoonist (January 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/08/bloom-county-goes-patreon/

  *Degg, D. D. 2026. Missed It: Drew Litton's New Slippery Slopes Comic Strip. Daily Cartoonist (January 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/09/missed-it-drew-littons-new-slippery-slopes-comic-strip/

  *Third Eye Comics. 2026. ["It's with a heavy heart that we share the passing of our friend and teammate, John Staton..."]. Third Eye Comics (January 8): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DJ7XLPFAp/

  *Big Planet Comics. 2026. ["It is with heavy hearts that we announce the tragic passing of John Staton."]. Big Planet Comics (January 9): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/15Y9n7jH9bq/

  *Wheatley, Mark. 2026. ["John Staton was my assistant at Insight Studios for a lot of years"]. Mark Wheatley (January 9): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/18CCWH9cJk/

  *Sutherland, Kev F. 2026. Bonus Episode: Steve Dillon Interview 1982. Comic Cuts - The Panel Show (January 7): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1788415/episodes/18471287-bonus-episode-steve-dillon-interview-1982

  *Kennedy, Dan. 2026. There's a Lot Less to the Globe's Two Missing Panels from 'Doonesbury' than Meets the Eye. Media Nation (January 7): https://dankennedy.net/2026/01/07/theres-a-lot-less-to-the-globes-two-missing-panels-from-doonesbury-than-meets-the-eye/

  *MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kibbles 'n' Bits 1/9/26: The Shocking Truth Behind Conformity Gate. The Beat (January 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kibbles-n-bits-1-9-26-the-terrible-truth-behind-conformity-gate/

  *Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Teaser: GKIDS Picks Up 'Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom' for U.S. Theaters. Animation Magazine (January 8): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/teaser-gkids-picks-up-shaun-the-sheep-the-beast-of-mossy-bottom-for-u-s-theaters/

  *Unknown. 2026. Seven Animated Features Make Academy Awards Best Picture Eligibility List. Animation Magazine (January 8): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/seven-animated-features-make-academy-awards-best-picture-eligibility-list/

  *Mouly, Françoise. 2026. Barry Blitt's "Guzzler;" Trump's thirst for Venezuela. New Yorker (January 8): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2026-01-19

  *Heller, Steven. 2026. Steve Brodner Doesn't Know the Meaning of Complacency. The Daily Heller (January 6): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-steven-brodner-is-not-a-complacent-cartoonist/

  *Ferguson, Jo Lee. 2026. Answer Line: Where Did the Sunday Comics Go? Longview News-Journal (January 8): https://news-journal.com/2026/01/08/answer-line-how-to-get-free-help-filing-your-taxes-in-longview/

  *Weprin, Alex. 2026. During Beijing Visit, Bob Iger Says Disney Will Keep Investing in China; The CEO met with Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang on Friday. Hollywood Reporter (January 9): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-bob-iger-meets-china-vice-premier-investment-1236468286/

  *Hajduk, Gabby. 2025. Bears, Athlitacomics Launch Fifth Monsters of the Midway Trading Card Collection. Chicago Bears (August 28): https://www.chicagobears.com/news/bears-athlitacomics-launch-fifth-monsters-of-the-midway-trading-card-collection

  *Peirce, Lincoln. 2026. Lincoln Peirce Dishes on "Big Nate's" Supporting Cast; Thirty-five years in, the creator reveals how the original six grew to an ensemble of frenemies, oddballs, and scene-stealers. GoComics (January 5): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/big-nate-35th-anniversary-characters

  *Simpson, Don. 2026. The Origins of Wasteland; Editor Mike Gold's Early Instructions. Don Simpson Comix and Stories (January 7): https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/p/the-origins-of-wasteland

  *Simpson, Don. 2026. The Twilight of '90s Self-Publishing; In an Unpublished Hero Illustrated Interview from 1996, Frank Kurtz and Don Simpson Discuss an Alternate Future. Don Simpson Comix and Stories (January 8): https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/p/the-twilight-of-90s-self-publishing

  *Simpson, Don. 2026. The Wireless Man Era: I wasn't kidding that I did virtually the same pitch multiple times [advertising art]. Don Simpson Comix and Stories (January 9): https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/p/the-wireless-man-era

  *Don Simpson Comix and Stories Substack - https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/

  *Ryan's Newsletter Substack - https://ryanstegman.substack.com/

  *Unknown. 2026. 'Mister Miracle' Showrunner Says New DC Series Will 'Push the Limits of Animation'. Animation Magazine (January 8): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/mister-miracle-showrunner-says-new-dc-series-will-push-the-limits-of-animation/

  *Deemer, Bryan and Peter Rios. 2025. Catching Up with Tom King. Comic Geek Speak (2039; November 20): https://www.comicgeekspeak.com/episodeDetails.html?episodeId=2960 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/comicgeekspeak/ComicGeekSpeak2039.mp3

  *Burscough, Clark. 2026. The Color of the Fire — This Week's Links. TCJ (January 9): https://www.tcj.com/the-color-of-the-fire-this-weeks-links/

  *Accomando, Beth. 2026. 'Tell Me a Story Where the Bad Girl Wins' Celebrates Pioneering Cartoonist Barbara Shermund. KPBS (January 8): https://www.kpbs.org/news/arts-culture/2026/01/08/barbara-shermund-tell-me-a-story-where-the-bad-girl-wins-caitlin-mcgurk-interview

  *Accomando, Beth and Leslie Gonzalez. 2025. 2025 Eisners: Highlights and Backstage. KPBS (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjbcbjieFaE

  *Arrant, Chris. 2026. The Eisner Awards Enter a New Era with New Administrator Laura Jones Named to Follow Jackie Estrada. Popverse (January 9): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-will-eisner-comic-industry-awards-administrator-eisners-sdcc-comic-con-san-diego-lauren-jones-jackie-estrada

  *wendeego. 2026. Interview: Conrad Groth at Takumigraphics. Yatta-Tachi (January 6): https://yattatachi.com/interview-conrad-groth-at-takumigraphics

  *Garrick, David. 2026. San Diego's Newest Library Official Is a Comic-Books Veteran, TV Producer and Library Superfan; 'As a kid, libraries were the place where I got exposed to so many different kinds of books and so many great experiences,' says Chris Ryall, who lives in Scripps Ranch. San Diego Union-Tribune (January 5): https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2026/01/05/san-diegos-newest-library-official-is-a-comic-books-veteran-tv-producer-and-library-superfan/

  *Falzone, Mariano. 2025. "Death Is a Mercy": The American Monomyth of the Superhero in 2005's The Punisher Video Game. Via Panoramica 14 (2). online at https://ojs.letras.up.pt/index.php/VP/article/view/15824 and https://ojs.letras.up.pt/index.php/VP/article/view/15824/13633

  *Kowsar, Nik. 2026. What I Learned From the Masters of the Ink-Stained Truth; Why editorial cartoonists often end up being the most complete critics of power—and why that makes some people nervous. Nik's Substack (January 9): https://nkowsar.substack.com/p/what-i-learned-from-the-masters-of

  *Puc, Samantha. 2026. Declan Shalvey Allegedly Donated to Anti-Trans Activist Graham Linehan. The Beat (January 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/declan-shalvey-allegedly-donated-to-anti-trans-activist-graham-linehan/

Hsin-Yi, Lo. 2025. Comic book shop damaged in suspected arson [Great Britain]. BBC (August 28): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdrk7z4g34mo

Unknown. 2025. Comic book to commemorate seven Belgian kings. A new comic book, 'De koningen der Belgen' ('The Kings of the Belgians'), explores Belgian history through the lives of its seven monarchs, intertwining their personalities with key moments since the country's independence in 1830. Brussel's Times (August 27): https://www.brusselstimes.com/author/tbt-news

Kusek, Sam. 2025. Richard Fairgray: On Making what the world is missing. Comics creator Richard Fairgray discusses operating without a plan, how being legally blind impacts his art, not forgetting his younger self, and rejecting the idea of burnout. Creative Independent (August 28): https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/comics-creator-richard-fairgray-on-making-what-the-world-is-missing/

DeGennaro, Nancy. 2025. MTSU professor, artist team up on Civil War graphic novel to show 'what war really looks like' [Andrew Fialka; Anderson Carman; Hope Never to See It: A Graphic History of Guerrilla Violence during the American Civil War]. Middle Tennessee State University News (August 27): https://mtsunews.com/fialka-carman-civil-war-graphic-history/

Hernández. Rafael. 2025. With all and for the good of Cuba: Elpidio and the vampires' mirror [Elpidio Valdés, by Juan Padrón comic strip; Vampiros en La Habana animation]. On Cuba news (August 28): https://oncubanews.com/en/opinion/columns/in-plain-words/with-all-and-for-the-good-of-cuba-elpidio-and-the-vampires-mirror/

McNamara, Nathan Scott. 2018. Certain Rules of Logic Are Suddenly Obsolete: Aisha Franz on Shit is Real. Nathan Scott McNamara interviews Aisha Franz, illustrator and author of "Shit is Real". Los Angeles Review of Books (July 29): https://lareviewofbooks.org/blog/interviews/certain-rules-logic-suddenly-obsolete-aisha-franz-shit-real/

Gumede, Michelle. 2025. Comic-Con Africa draws thousands of fans and cosplayers to Johannesburg. Associated Press (August 30): https://apnews.com/article/comiccon-africa-johannesburg-cosplay-anime-gaming-b85c8a90ccc745c5ae1bc561572e8934

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2025. Travel Writer, Tetsuko No Tabi Manga Writer Hirohiko Yokomi Dies at 63. Anime News Network (February 21): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2025-02-21/travel-writer-tetsuko-no-tabi-manga-writer-hirohiko-yokomi-dies-at-63/.221494

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics Collector Loses $35,000 of Omnibuses in Storage Unit Theft. Bleeding Cool (January 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-collector-loses-35000-of-omnibuses-in-storage-unit-theft/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. The Marvel Editorial Censorship of Erik Larsen's Spider-Man Noir… From Script to Layout to Printed Artwork.... Bleeding Cool (January 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-marvel-editorial-censorship-of-erik-larsens-spider-man-noir/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Battle Quest Returns to Distribution with Lunar/Massive Indies and IPG. Bleeding Cool (January 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/battle-quest-returns-to-distribution-with-lunar-massive-indies-and-ipg/
Buccella, Jake. 2026. The Reception of Comics and Their Link to Theatre. Cartoonist Cooperative (January 5): https://cartoonist.coop/journal/the-reception-of-comics-and-their-link-to-theatre/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Picture + Panel - Jesse Mechanic + Tom Hart on Creating Comics on Grief and Loss. Smash Pages (January 5): https://smashpages.net/2026/01/05/picture-panel-jesse-mechanic-tom-hart-on-creating-comics-on-grief-and-loss/

Brooke, David. 2026. "The magic in mischief": Torunn Grønbekk on writing 'Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: The Shiver of Christmas Town'. AIPT (January 6): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/01/06/torunn-gronbekk-nightmare-before-christmas-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. 'Is Ted OK?' Dave Chisholm Answers (and Counters) Your Qs About 2026's Best Near-Future Dystopian Saga. AIPT (January 8): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/01/08/is-ted-ok-dave-chisholm-feature/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. "If he isn't in control of every situation, people get hurt": Alex Paknadel Celebrates, Contextualizes Cyclops Ahead of New Solo Book [X-Men]. AIPT (January 8): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/01/08/cyclops-alex-paknadel-qa/

Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: The Crystal Vase by Astrid Goldsmith; Exiles and eccentrics rub shoulders in this moving and funny family memoir from Guardian graphic short story prize-winner. Observer (January 8): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-the-crystal-vase-by-astrid-goldsmith

Kennedy, Hank. 2026. How Anti-Communist Comic Books Spread the Red Scare; In the 1940s and '50s, comics like "Is This Tomorrow" taught Americans that socialism was something to be feared. Today, the same propaganda still lingers. Current Affairs (November/December). online at https://www.currentaffairs.org/news/how-anti-communist-comic-books-spread-the-red-scare

Phillips, Logan. 2026. Holding History in a Plastic Sleeve. SOLRAD (January 5): https://solrad.co/holding-history-in-a-plastic-sleeve-by-logan-phillips

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. 'Primal' Is Back From the Dead and as Gnarly as Ever; The third season of Genndy Tartakovsky's Adult Swim animated series sees its titular caveman fighting one prehistoric battle after another—this time, as a zombie. io9 (January 9): https://gizmodo.com/primal-season-3-review-adult-swim-2000707843


Tringali, Billy (ed.) 2025. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2). Online at https://doi.org/10.21900/j.jams.v6 ; https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/issue/view/136 and https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/issue/view/136/37
 
Tringali, Billy. 2025. Anime Studies' Big Year. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): i-ix. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/2152

Gournelos, Theodore and David Marutschke. 2025. Luxury Fashion and Anime; Studio Ghibli and Loewe's Unorthodox Brand Merchandizing. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 1-42. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1974

Chan, Ching Yi. 2025. Function over Form in Contemporary Media; The Animated Family as Case [anime SPY×FAMILY]. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 43-72. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1886

Butler, Ingrid. 2025. "The Long Nightmare;" Childhood, Identity, and Carnophallogocentrism in Yuki Kaori's Godchild. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 73-103. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1888

Gao, Yang. 2025. The Non-Essential Space in Manga. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 104-128. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1856

Finnigan, Rob. 2025. Lost Continents and Found Narratives; Atlantis, The Vision of Escaflowne, and the Reimagination of Myth in Anime and Manga. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 129-150. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1856

Dougherty, Daniel. 2025. Growing Up in the Apocalypse; Identity Formation and Narrative Focalization in Yokohama Kaidashi Kikō. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 151-167. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1622

Akins, Garrett. 2025. "Same History, Same Mistakes"; Attack on Titan and Trauma. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 168-192. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1873

Milthorpe, Brian. 2025. Tezuka's Literary Robot; Instrumentalism, Sentimentalism, and Mech-Aesthesis in Mighty Atom. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 193-231. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1878

Ballesteros, Jan, Paulina Le, Allistair Clark and Michael Lam. 2025. Bridging Borders; The Role of Anime in Fostering Japanese Acceptance in South Korea and China. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 232-253. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1860

Banfi, Ryan. 2025. Skateboards and Motorbikes; Supreme's Adoption of Akira. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 254-286. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1875

Jaramillo, Ivan. 2025. Blank Slate Characters; Gateways to Affect and Emotion in Itô Junji's Manga. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 287-306. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1881

Waggoner, Emilie, Billy Tringali and Tabitha Bone. 2025. JAMS@AX 2025 Conference Report. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 307-322. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/1987

Crombie, Zoe. 2025. Transnational Perspectives on Anime Conference Report. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 323-327. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/2147

Alberto, Maria. 2025. Book Review of Anime's Knowledge Cultures. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 328-332. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/2139

Altiok, Revna. 2025. Tolerating Monsters; Challenging Extremism Through Animated Storytelling [Syllabi]. Journal of Anime and Manga Studies 6 (2): 333-347. Online at https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/jams/article/view/2132

McFadden, Tate. 2026. A Year of Free Comics: The Wonderful Tableaus of Andrew Kozlowski. The Beat (January 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/a-year-of-free-comics-the-wonderful-tableaus-of-andrew-kozlowski/

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. From Stage to Graphic Novel: Interview with Chris O'Connor; Exploring male mental health and the city of Leeds through storytelling. GraphicMemoirBlog (January 9): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/from-stage-to-graphic-novel-interview

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. 'Cosmic Princess Kaguya!' Director Shingo Yamashita Introduces His Lunar Pop Star. Animation Magazine (356; February). online at https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/cosmic-princess-kaguya-director-shingo-yamashita-introduces-his-lunar-pop-star/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/8/2026

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Graphic Novel Review: You Probably Didn't Read Harpy by EPHK, But You Should Have. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-you-probably-didnt-read-harpy-by-ephk-but-you-should-have/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Red Hill, Territory, The Press Guardian, and Two More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-red-hill-territory-the-press-gaurdian-and-two-more-projects-youll-love/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Comings and Goings: Kusek, Ching, Collector's Paradise, Harned. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-kusek-ching-collectors-paradise-harned/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Japan's Bestselling YA Comic Book of 2026 Was Generated by A.I.; This is My Dear Wife, Will You Be My Lover?. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/japans-bestselling-ya-comic-book-of-2026-was-generated-by-a-i/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026, No Batman, No Absolute, All Reprint; DC's Free Comic Book Day 2026 as well as what all the other publishers are giving away on Saturday, the 2nd of May. Bleeding Cool (January 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dcs-free-comic-book-day-2026-no-batman-no-absolute-all-reprint/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. DC Reveals Four FCBD Books for Range of Readers. ICv2 (January 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61347/dc-reveals-four-fcbd-books

Simons, Blake. 2026. 'All You Need Is Kill' Director Kenichiro Akimoto Discusses His Acclaimed Animated Sci-Fi Feature. Animation Magazine (356; February). online at https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/all-you-need-is-kill-director-kenichiro-akimoto-discusses-his-acclaimed-animated-sci-fi-feature/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Workers from DreamWorks, Netflix and 'Ted' Series Vote to Unionize with The Animation Guild. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/workers-from-dreamworks-netflix-and-ted-series-vote-to-unionize-with-the-animation-guild/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Aardman Appoints Helen Beard as Chief People Officer. Animation Magazine (January 7): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/aardman-appoints-helen-beard-as-chief-people-officer/

Inguanzo, Ozzy. 2026. LAIKA: The Magic Behind A Stop-Motion Dream Factory. New York, NY: Rizzoli New York

Keefe, Jim. 2026. Working as a Cartoonist - Life Lessons. Patreon (January 8): https://www.patreon.com/posts/working-as-life-147412218

Simons, Dean. 2026. The Jack and Roz Kirby Awards Take Shape. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-jack-and-roz-kirby-awards-take-shape/

Egan, Elisabeth. 2026. The Man Behind 'Dog Man' Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers; "I'm writing for the kid I used to be," says Dav Pilkey, who defied expectations to create three blockbuster graphic-novel series. New York Times (January 8): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/books/review/dog-man-captain-underpants-dav-pilkey.html

Gownley, Jimmy, Michael Cohen, Harold Buchholz and Liz Sumner. 2026. With Patrick McDonnell, Creator of MUTTS. Unpacking Peanuts (January 6): https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/podcast/episode/1ae87383/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts and https://www.unpackingpeanuts.com/post/with-patrick-mcdonnell-creator-of-mutts

Williams, Kristian. 2026. Reviews: Black Arms to Hold You Up: A History of Black Resistance. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/black-arms-to-hold-you-up-a-history-of-black-resistance/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Garth Ennis on Babs' Return in 'The Black Road South' with AHOY Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58039-fanbase-press-interviews-garth-ennis-on-babs-return-in-the-black-road-south-with-ahoy-comics/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rae Allen on the Release of 'Carmen Red Claw: Belly of the Beast' with Mike Mignola and Dark Horse Comics. Fanbase Press (January 8): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58042-fanbase-press-interviews-rae-allen-on-the-release-of-carmen-red-claw-belly-of-the-beast-with-mike-mignola-and-dark-horse-comics/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Cerece Rennie Murphy on the Annual Celebration of BIPOC Creators with Virtuous Con 2026. Fanbase Press (January 6): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58033-fanbase-press-interviews-cerece-rennie-murphy-on-the-annual-celebration-of-bipoc-creators-with-virtuous-con-2026/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Don't Sleep on 'MAD,' One of the Wildest Sci-Fi Manga Out Now. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/dont-sleep-on-mad-one-of-the-wildest-sci-fi-manga-out-now-2000707695

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The New 'Jujustu Kaisen' Opening Is an Art History Fever Dream; Sukuna pinkies up, everyone. We're looking at all the art references sprinkled in season 3's opening sequence. io9 (January 8): https://gizmodo.com/jujutsu-kaisen-jjk-culling-game-season-3-classic-art-reference-opening-theme-2000707576

Schwartz, William. 2026. Comic Strips … In Print? A Look at The Ducktown Weekly and Other 'Zine'-Style Newspapers. TCJ (January 8): https://www.tcj.com/comic-strips-in-print-a-look-at-the-ducktown-weekly-and-other-zine-style-newspapers/

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, and Worlds with Stan Berkowitz [tv animation writer]. Words, Images, and Worlds (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxGjY6I6EHo

Cox, Bill. 2026. Wheeling and Dealing with Anthony Snyder - New Year... New Deals. CAF+ (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MosyEXe0zCw

Siuntres, John. 2026. Tim Seeley Deadpool Godzilla Revival TV and More. Word Balloon (January 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkTD4MdfQWU

Tano, Duy. 2026. The Top 10 Pinoy Komiks Creators of the 21st Century. The Comics Cube (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s6nsYvna10

Smith, Barney. 2026. How Bret Herholz Turns Ink into Mood, Humor, and Dread. Storycomic Presents (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nlIX9l-aJg0

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Doug L | From Contemporary to Narrative Art. CAF+ (January 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PaJvTHSMAaU

Simons, Dean. 2026. Awards Roundup: Eisner Awards, Graphic Medicine Awards and Cartoonist Studio Prize Open Submissions, and More. The Beat (January 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/awards-roundup-eisner-awards-graphic-medicine-awards-cartoonist-studio-prize-open-submissions-and-more/

Downes, Ian. 2026. Kawaji's Rich Woodall Talks Can Art, Hatsune Miku Success and Future Plans [anime licensing]. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/kawajis-rich-woodall-talks-can-art-hatsune-miku-success-and-future-plans/

Downes, Ian. 2026. Licensing Expert Lucy Wynn-Jones Talks Toys, Brands – and the Rise of Bluey. Brands Untapped (January 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/licensing-expert-lucy-wynn-jones-talks-toys-brands-and-the-rise-of-bluey/