Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/9-10/2026

Doctorow, Cory. 2025. Science Comics Computers: How Digital Hardware Works” Steampunk dinosaurs, scratch-build a pressurized air-based, Turing complete, universal von Neumann machine. Medium (November 5): https://doctorow.medium.com/https-pluralistic-net-2025-11-05-xor-xand-xnor-nand-nor-brawniac-44c34b203c08

Unknown. 2025. Adventure stories, political satire and non-fiction comics at the Cartoonmuseum Basel [exhibition; Christophe Blain; France]. Blue News (November 6): https://www.bluewin.ch/en/entertainment/adventure-stories-political-satire-and-non-fiction-comics-at-the-cartoonmuseum-basel-2951435.html

Azouz, Inès. 2025. The Colomier Comics Festival celebrates its 40th anniversary – this year’s program includes workshops, screenings and book signings. Toulouse /secret (November 6): https://toulousesecret.com/en/festival-bd-colomier-program-2025/

Pacal, Olive. 2025. Intro to Wisdom: Exploring the philosophical implications of ‘Calvin and Hobbes’. Stamford Daily (November 5): https://stanforddaily.com/2025/11/05/intro-to-wisdom-exploring-the-philosophical-implications-of-calvin-and-hobbes/

Schedeen, Jesse. 2025. Peter Pan Reimagining Neverlanders To Be Adapted as an Animated Movie. Neverland is at war, and only a new generation of Lost Ones can save it. IGN (November 4): https://www.ign.com/articles/peter-pan-reimagining-neverlanders-to-be-adapted-as-an-animated-movie

Weis, Josh. 2025. How V for Vendetta Became an Enduring Symbol of "Resistance to Tyranny". Syfy (November 5): https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/v-for-vendetta-retrospective-interview-with-original-artist-david-lloyd

Unknown. 1926. Saturday Comic Section. [“The Jefferson (Ind.) Evening News recently added a four-page comic section to its Saturday Edition”]. Editor and Publisher 59 (16; September 11): 18. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-09-11_59_16/page/18/mode/2up

Ayala, Nicholas. 2025. Comic Shop Owner Arrested for Distributing Adult Comic at Halloween Event [Grendel Tales]. Screen Rant (November 4): https://screenrant.com/horror-comic-book-arrest-halloween-treat-or-treat/

Ricketts, Colin. 2025. Superman’s debut comic soars to $3 million-plus before auction. Just Collecting News (November 5): https://news.justcollecting.com/supermans-debut-comic-soars-to-3-million-plus-well-before-auction/

Capple, Bill. 1941. Comics Artists on the Deadline. Editor and Publisher (April 19): 72

Kreider, Tim. 2026. A Little Help: Professional Resources for Writers and Artists, Offered by Friends and Colleagues. The Loaf (May 9): https://timkreider.substack.com/p/a-little-help

Hughes, William. 2026. Guillermo Del Toro Warns His Next Stop-Motion Film Will Make No "Concession to a Family Audience"; The Frankenstein director called his forthcoming The Buried Giant a "fascinatingly difficult stop-motion movie for adults." AV Club (May 8): https://www.avclub.com/guillermo-del-toro-the-buried-giant-no-concession-for-families

Papalia, Alexis. 2026. Meet Joe Wos, the Pittsburgh Artist Behind ‘Mazetoons’. Tribune-Review (May 9): https://triblive.com/aande/museums/meet-joe-wos-the-pittsburgh-artist-behind-mazetoons/

Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja, and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Lawrence Wood. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (250; May 7): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/19143225-episode-250-lawrence-wood

Freeman, John. 2026. John Charles and Barry May’s Technofreak Goes to the Movies! [UK indy comic] downthetubes (May 8): https://downthetubes.net/john-charles-and-barry-mays-technofreak-goes-to-the-movies/

Backderf, John Derf. 2026. ["Word Flying Around That Nicole Hollander, Whose Long-Running Comic Strip Sylvia Was One of the Few Interesting Things on the Daily Comics Page From 1980 Until She Hung It Up in 2012, Has Passed Away."]. Facebook (May 2): https://www.facebook.com/share/1HwkWD4Jqm/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Batman: The Killing Joke Avant-Garde Edition Costs $17,409.75 Each. Bleeding Cool (May 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/batman-the-killing-joke-avant-garde-edition-costs-17409-75-each/

Hodgkins, Crystalyn. 2026. Martian Successor Nadesico, Bodacious Space Pirates Director Tatsuo Satō Dies; Satō died of liver failure last month at 61 years old. Anime News Network (May 7): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-05-07/martian-successor-nadesico-bodacious-space-pirates-director-tatsuo-sato-dies/.236962

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Weight Wins the 2026 Lynd Ward Graphic Novel Prize. The Beat (May 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-weight-lynd-ward-prize/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Lakes International Comic Arts Festival Under Fire for Inviting Emad Hajjaj [of Jordan]. Daily Cartoonist (May 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/09/lakes-international-comic-arts-festival-under-fire-for-inviting-emad-hajjaj/

Unknown. 2026. Editorial Cartoonist Receives International Award [Patrick LaMontagne; Canada]. Calgary Herald (May 4): https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/canada/editorial-cartoonist-receives-international-award/ar-AA22rAd1

Pellegrino, Maria. 2026. Portrayal of Kids in Comics: This Is Not the Place to Be. WashU Libraries (May 7): https://library.washu.edu/news/portrayal-of-kids-in-comics-this-is-not-the-place-to-be/

Hughes, William. 2026. Eric Kripke as Baffled as the Rest of Us by Reality's Race to Catch up With The Boys; Having previously issued a joking "I appreciate the marketing," Kripke has now been reduced to sharing memes about the show's absurd overlaps. AV Club (May 9): https://www.avclub.com/eric-kripke-responds-to-trump-golden-statue-the-boys

Swinimer, John. 2026. Elisabeth Belliveau Tells Her ‘Birth Story’. True North Country Comics Videos (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RQ5SPdsng8

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/7/2026

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Conrad Von Cottonmouth, Runaway to the Stars, Stomping Ground, and Two More Projects You Will Love!. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-conrad-von-cottonmouth-runaway-to-the-stars-stomping-ground-and-two-more-projects-you-will-love/

Swindle, Isaac and Heidi MacDonald. 2026. Jeffrey Brown Argues for Humans vs AI with ‘Climb Every Mountain’ Kickstarter. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jeffrey-brown-argues-for-humans-vs-ai-with-climb-every-mountain-kickstarter/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Mad Cave Studios to Publish You Are on Native Land: A Charity Comic for Indigenous Rights. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mad-cave-studios-to-publish-you-are-on-native-land-a-charity-comic-for-indigenous-rights/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Webtoon Wins Pulitzer for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary [trAPPed]. ICv2 (May 7): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62325/webtoon-wins-pulitzer

Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, Joel Mishon, and Tim Mellish. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by Tim Mellish. CartoonStock (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DU6F-4KpwFo

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Rocketship Entertainment Partners with Legendary Comics and Top Cow, More. The Beat (May 7): https://www.comicsbeat.com/rocketship-entertainment-legendary-comics-top-cow-8-bit-studios/

Wood, Lawrence. 2026. “St. Peter and the Leaf Blower” Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (May 4): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/st-peter-and-the-leaf-blower-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/

Wallace, Kali. 2026. Paprika: Erasing the Borders Between Dreams and Reality; Dreams, cinema, and waking life collide in the final film of visionary Satoshi Kon. Reactor (May 6): https://reactormag.com/paprika-erasing-the-borders-between-dreams-and-reality/

Budryk, Zack. 2026. Daredevil: Born Again and the Fascism of State Gangsters; The show doesn't shy away from its depiction of Fisk's authoritarian tactics. Reactor (May 4): https://reactormag.com/daredevil-born-again-and-fascism-gangsterism-of-wilson-fisk/

Kazek, Kelly. 2026. Alabama’s Little-Known Connection to a Famed Comic Strip Character [Tom Sims, Popeye]. AL.com (May 3): https://www.al.com/life/2026/05/alabamas-little-known-connection-to-a-famed-comic-strip-character.html

Sims, Tom. 1950. Exchange Club Given Laughs by Tom Sims. Anniston Star (November 29): 16. online at https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/115157281/

Unknown. 1941. Author Tells How Popeye Strip Grew Out of Coosa [Tom Sims]. Coosa River News (October 3): 2. online at https://www.newspapers.com/newspage/572431261/

Smith, Steve. 2026. Penny Parties: Cartoon Sociology Meets the ‘Bobby-Soxers’. Panels & Prose (May 6): https://panelsandprose.com/2026/05/06/penny-parties-cartoon-sociology-meets-the-bobby-soxers/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Disney and Vogue Partner for Multi-Year Project That Sees Fashion Designers Reinterpret Mickey Mouse. Brands Untapped (May 5): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/disney-and-vogue-partner-for-multi-year-project-that-sees-fashion-designers-reinterpret-mickey-mouse/

Alasrar, Fatima Abo. 2026. Bad Guys, Good Cartoons: The Cultural Logic of Iran's Proxy Model; How the Axis of Resistance absorbs cultural talent without suppressing it, and what a Houthi cartoonist's trajectory from dissident to regime artist reveals about the proxy model's infrastructure [Kamal Sharaf, Yemen]. The Ideology Machine (May 4): https://www.ideologymachine.com/p/bad-guys-good-cartoons-the-cultural

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Austin McKinley [Stellarator, videogame]. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIFz5SW5eV8

DiMassa, Diane. 2026. Diane DiMassa - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lelSY2Ljw0M

Garnett, Jean. 2026. The Pain and Play of Divorce on Kids’ TV [Bluey]. New Yorker (April 18): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/the-pain-and-play-of-divorce-on-kids-tv

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Graphic Novel, ‘Stomping Grounds,’ in Collaboration with Humanoids. Fanbase Press (May 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58534-fanbase-press-interviews-amit-tishler-and-elliot-sperl-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-graphic-novel-stomping-grounds-in-collaboration-with-humanoids/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Charis Loke and Paolo Chikiamco on the Release of the Graphic Novel Anthology, ‘Delay,’ with Difference Engine. Fanbase Press (May 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58537-fanbase-press-interviews-charis-loke-and-paolo-chikiamco-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-anthology-delay-with-difference-engine/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Tim Zajac on the Latest Release in the ‘Poe Noir’ Series with ‘The DuPine Files’. Fanbase Press (May 5): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58539-fanbase-press-interviews-tim-zajac-on-the-latest-release-in-the-poe-noir-series-with-the-dupine-files/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rory Collins on Returning to Kickstarter for ‘Arks Proximan #2’ and More. Fanbase Press (May 1): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58515-fanbase-press-interviews-rory-collins-on-returning-to-kickstarter-for-arks-proximan-2-and-more/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Justin Giampaoli and Dave Law on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Comic Book Series, ‘Westside,’ with Studio 12-7. Fanbase Press (May 4): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58531-fanbase-press-interviews-just-giampaoli-and-dave-law-on-the-kickstarter-campaign-launch-for-the-comic-book-series-westside-with-studio-12-7/

Unknown. 2026. ‘Mafalda’ Original Publisher Ediciones de la Flor Shuts Down; The 60 year-old Argentine publishing company announced it will cease operations this year, after losing key authors and amid industry turmoil. Buenos Aires Herald (May 4): https://buenosairesherald.com/culture-ideas/mafalda-original-publisher-ediciones-de-la-flor-shuts-down

Marloff, Sarah. 2026. Maryland-Based RBmedia Lays Off 22 Workers Amid Union Contract Negotiations; In the middle of collective bargaining, the parent company of Rockville-based immersive audiobook company Graphic Audio laid off half its staff, including the entire bargaining committee. Washington City Paper (May 7): https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/785478/maryland-based-rbmedia-laid-off-22-workers-amid-union-contract-negotiations/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/6/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Report: Comics Creators Struggling Despite a Thriving Industry [UK]. The Beat (May 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/report-comics-creators-struggling-despite-a-thriving-industry/

Sharp, Liam. 2026. 40 Years: Let's Raise a Jar!. Liam Sharp’s Substack (May 6): https://liamsharp.substack.com/p/40-years

Lineback, Julie. 2026. A Major in Minds, a Minor in Mischief: UWG Psych Alum Celebrated on National Cartoonist Day [Mark Buford]. UWG News (May 5): https://www.westga.edu/news/alumni-and-friends/uwg-alumnus-cartoonist-day.php

Jones, Iyana. 2026. TokyoPop Launches Children’s Imprint. Publishers Weekly (May 6): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/100334-tokyopop-launches-new-kids-imprint.html

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Exclusive: Rocketship, Legendary Expand Partnership With New Print Deal; Rocketship to crowdfund deluxe editions of two webcomics with 5.5 million views. ICv2 (May 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62322/rocketship-legendary-expand-partnership-new-print-deal

Maas, Jennifer. 2026. ‘The Boys’ Series Finale to Screen in Movie Theaters With 4DX Showtimes. Variety (May 5): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/the-boys-series-finale-movie-theaters-4dx-showtimes-1236738233/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. New Training Program on CBC’s ‘Stevie and the Sacred Animals’ Empowers the Next Generation of Indigenous Animators. Animation Magazine (May 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/new-training-program-on-cbcs-stevie-and-the-sacred-animals-empowers-the-next-generation-of-indigenous-animators/

Unknown. 2026. The Family Line: Edward and Madeline Sorel. Kingsborough Art Museum (April). https://kccartmuseum.org/the-family-line

Kahn, Dror. 2026. The Family Line: Edward and Madeline Sorel at the KAM, Opening Reception. YouTube (April 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_378NJj0irA

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: David Broughton. downthetubes (May 5): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-david-broughton/

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: Comic Artist Sam Hart. downthetubes (April 22): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-comic-artist-sam-hart/

Gomez, Manuel. 2026. Interview: Matthew Rosenberg on ‘If Destruction Be Our Lot’. Monkeys Fighting Robots (April 22): https://monkeysfightingrobots.co/if-destruction-be-our-lot/

Blacker, Ben. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg (If Destruction Be Our Lot...). The Writers Panel (May 5): https://podcasts.apple.com/gd/podcast/matthew-rosenberg-if-destruction-be-our-lot/id455020248?i=1000766196955, and https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-writers-panel-45417/episodes/matthew-rosenberg-if-destructi-293986792

Harper, David. 2026. Matthew Rosenberg Talks If Destruction Be Our Lot..., Spawn, Building a Hit Comic, and More. Off Panel (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_8GuekNDw4

Swinimer, John. 2026. Michael Carson Introduces His Comic Book Series ‘The Realm’. True North Country Comics Videos (May 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnbBR_3_Aks

Unknown. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Amit Tishler & Elliot Sperl Return! [Stomping Grounds]. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4IzaQbnkDuI

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds With Aaron Cohen & Alex Schumacher [Schticks & Stones Holiday Special]. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc-DUt5III4

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Don Simpson Returns!. Words, Images, & Worlds (May 3): [suspicious link removed]

Unknown. 2026. Frédéric Coché in Conversation. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (453; May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWyd8Mzoasc

Garcia, Alex. 2026. Dragons in Charge: Stephen Webster’s Viking Workplace Comedy [The Saga of Brann Bjornson]. Inside the Kingdom (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7j2oxoxwJuE

Hart, Tom. 2025. Craig Thompson - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3Fl27DzaRU

Unknown. 2026. Worm Comics With Sarah Maloney - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhJeYGGLu4o

Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture With Henry Barajas and Rachel Merrill [Death to Pachuco]. Comic Culture (May 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nGS1oT6zRY

Moore, Terry. 2026. Terry Moore Drawing Demo: Katchoo Topless Lake Como. YouTube (May 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdOYFF5HuCw

Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Comic Legend Christopher Priest Talks Making Comics and Reinventing Vampirella. Collectors Confessions (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b6jzxB_n41w

Farley, Chad. 2026. Randy Tischler on 20+ Years of Making Comic Con Magic Happen [Baltimore Comic Con]. Collectors Confessions (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeXArEkUbFQ

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE With Special Guest Matthew Rosenberg. Pop Culture Squad (May 5): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHkTqIZvzMQ

Pistilli, TJ. 2026. David Pepose Joins the Comic Corner!. Agents of Fandom (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89aUkJJ0gb8

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Zack Kaplan and John Pearson - The Smart Division. Capes and Tights Podcast (280; May 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWkCpHYBdT0

Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. James Hilger - Treeboy - Comics & Cartoonists. Comics Grinder (May 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhgE_HiuhGE

Siuntres, John and Scott Larson. 2026. A Tribute to Writer Len Strazewski Prime JSA and More. Word Balloon (May 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfqnQL2Q0xQ

Maglio, Tony. 2026. ‘Clifford the Big Red Dog’ Is Being Rebooted (Exclusive); And PBS Kids' 'Super Why!' comeback now has a premiere date. Hollywood Reporter (May 6): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/clifford-the-big-red-dog-reboot-pbs-kids-exclusive-1236586727/

Ketcham, Amaris and Nora Hickey. 2026. An Interview With A. David Lewis: I could wear many hats: as fan, as researcher, as writer, and as reporter. Autobiographix (May 6): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-a-david-lewis

Maglio, Tony. 2026. Ted Turner Was Captain Planet; The billionaire media mogul spent much of his time — and even more of his riches — trying to "take pollution down to zero." Hollywood Reporter (May 6): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/ted-turner-captain-planet-1236587889/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. 11 Manga for Tweens and Teens to Restock Shelves This Spring. School Library Journal (May 4): https://www.slj.com/story/News%20%26%20Features/11-manga-for-tweens-and-teens-to-restock-shelves-this-spring

Freeman, John. 2026. More British Comic Art Gems Set to Go Under the Hammer From the Peter Hansen Collection. downthetubes (May 5): https://downthetubes.net/more-british-comic-art-gems-set-to-go-under-the-hammer-from-the-peter-hansen-collection/

Unknown. 2026. UK Comics Creators Research Report 2026. Comics Cultural Impact Collective. https://ukcomicscreators.org.uk/, and https://ukcomicscreators.org.uk/uk-comics-creators-research-report-2026/

Kennedy, Hank. 2026. Nazo Funny: The Third Reich’s War on Cartoons. TCJ (May 6): https://www.tcj.com/nazo-funny-the-third-reichs-war-on-cartoons/

Fitch, Alex. 2026. Broadcast Info: Drawing (on) Strong Women [May 6th]. Panel Borders (May 4): https://panelborders.wordpress.com/2026/05/04/broadcast-info-drawing-strong-women-may-6th/
Unknown. 2025. Woman accused of handing out inappropriate comics to children at Halloween event [Grendel]. 12News (November 3): https://www.kwch.com/2025/11/03/woman-accused-handing-out-inappropriate-comics-children-halloween-event/

Zalben, Alex. 2025. Comic Retailer Arrested for Giving away Grendel Comic on Halloween. Comicbook Club (November 4): https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/11/04/comic-retailer-arrested-for-giving-away-grendel-comic-on-halloween/

Oliver, Andy. 2025. “My Brain Broke, and out Came Donuts” – Neill Cameron Looks Back on ‘Mega Robo Bros’ and forward with ‘Donut Squad’, the Latest Smash Hit Strip from the Pages of ‘The Phoenix’. Broken Frontier (November 4): https://www.brokenfrontier.com/neill-cameron-interview/

Crowly, Kinsey, Brandon Morrow, and Lori Comstock. 2025. Trump vows to help 'Dilbert' creator in cancer fight. Why is Scott Adams controversial? USA Today (November 4): https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2025/11/04/trump-scott-adams-dilbert-cancer-controversy-biden/87062136007/

Benbrook, Julia. 2025. Trump says he is ‘on it’ after ‘Dilbert’ creator Scott Adams pleads for lifesaving help. CNN (November 2): https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/02/politics/trump-dilbert-scott-adams-cancer

O'Malley, Katie. 2025. Frontline report from Myanmar — and a new comic book helping disciple-makers [religion; Myanmar]. Mission Network News (November 3): https://www.mnnonline.org/news/frontline-report-from-myanmar-and-a-new-comic-book-helping-disciple-makers/

Clark, Tom. 2025. Are Marvel's movies hurting its comics?,The comic publishing strategy seems to be: align with a movie's release and then move on. Traverse (November 2): https://travisclark.substack.com/p/marvel-comics-kevin-feige-strategy-market-share-movie-releases

Costatinni, Gianluca. 2025. Journey to Saint-Dié-des-Vosges: Between Comics and Cartography [International Geography Festival; Xi Jinping [graphic novel]]. Channeldraw (November 1): https://www.channeldraw.org/2025/11/01/journey-to-saint-die-des-vosges-between-comics-and-cartography/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/5/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Last ComiXology Employee Quietly Exits the Building. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-last-comixology-employee-quietly-exits-the-building/

de Adder, Michael. 2026. This Is Outright Stealing: I Own My Copyright [AI plagiarism]. The Deep State (May 5): https://deadder.substack.com/p/this-is-outright-stealing

Perez, Javier. 2026. Interview: What Does It Take to Sell a Copy of Action #1? Timmy Heague Explains. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-timmy-heague-on-auctioning-action-comics-1-for-charity/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/05/26: Bug Wars Returns This Summer. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-050526/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. IDW Celebrates Rocketeer Film 35th Anniversary With Limited Edition Whiskey. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-rocketeer-film-35th-anniversary-whiskey/

Frost, AJ. 2026. Interview: Mark Russell Explores Conspiracy Theories Galore With The Forgotten Divine. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-mark-russell-the-forgotten-divine/

Freeman, John. 2026. In Pictures: Paolo Ongaro: The Poet of Adventure”, an Exhibition. downthetubes (May 4): https://downthetubes.net/in-pictures-paolo-ongaro-the-poet-of-adventure-an-exhibition/

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Creating a Graphic Memoir at 96: Inside Natalie d’Arbeloff’s North London Studio, From Her 1980s Augustine Comics to a New 200-Page Graphic Memoir. GraphicMemoirBlog (May 5): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/creating-a-graphic-memoir-at-96

Freeman, John. 2026. Eagle Picture Library: A Guide. downthetubes (May 4): https://downthetubes.net/eagle-picture-library-a-guide/

Sheaf, Richard. 2026. Lawless Bound: Andrw Sawyers. downthetubes (May 4): https://downthetubes.net/lawless-bound-andrw-sawyers/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. TOKYOPOP Kids Imprint Debuts With Titles for Young Readers. The Beat (May 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/tokyopop-kids-imprint-debuts-with-titles-for-young-readers/

Kelly, John. 2026. R.I.P. Underground Comics Pioneer Frank Stack, 1937-2026. TCJ (May 5): https://www.tcj.com/r-i-p-underground-comics-pioneer-frank-stack-1937-2026/

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Yep, Mhmm, King of the Hill Returns This July; Season 15 of Mike Judge's revived animated comedy hits Hulu this summer. AV Club (May 5): https://www.avclub.com/king-of-the-hill-season-15-announcement

Foley, Joe. 2025. “Madness, violence and murder are comic book standards” – Mags Visaggio on creating the Rocky Horror Show sequel. Creative Bloq (November 1): https://www.creativebloq.com/art/madness-violence-and-murder-are-comic-book-standards-mags-visaggio-on-creating-the-rocky-horror-show-sequel

Soltes, John. 2025. Interview: ‘Rocky Horror’ story continues with new graphic novel [Joshua Viola; Big Bot Media]. Hollywood Soapbox (November 1): https://www.hollywoodsoapbox.com/interview-rocky-horror-story-continues-with-new-graphic-novel/

James, Jonathan. 2025. Interview: David Dastmalchian Discusses New Graphic Novel Through, Upcoming Comic Book Series The Accessories, and the Halloween Special He Watches Every Year. Daily Dead (October 31): https://dailydead.com/interview-david-dastmalchian-discusses-new-graphic-novel-through-upcoming-comic-book-series-the-accessories-and-the-halloween-special-he-watches-every-year/

Matthews, Lauren. 2025. Not all comics wear capes: why comics are worth reading. Epigram (November 1): https://epigram.org.uk/not-all-comics-wear-capes-why-comics-are-worth-reading/

Spring, Mike. 2025. New York Comic Con 2025: Sandstorm Comics Interview [Mo Abedin]. Comicwatch (October 31): https://comic-watch.com/news/new-york-comic-con-2025-sandstorm-comics-interview

Stern, Will. 2025. Newly discovered Superman No. 1 could be most valuable comic ever. Graded CGC 9.0, the comic book was found in an attic in Northern California. Cllct (October 31): https://www.cllct.com/sports-collectibles/auctions/newly-discovered-superman-no-1-could-be-most-valuable-comic-ever

Morales, Carlos. 2025. Science, Art, and Adventure Collides — The Secret S.T.E.A.M. Society Arrives Winter 2026. Comicwatch (October 31): https://comic-watch.com/news/science-art-and-adventure-collides-the-secret-s-t-e-a-m-society-arrives-winter-2026

Kaminska, Karolina. 2025. Hulu adapts Southern Bastards graphic novels, renews King of the Hill. C21 Media (October 31): https://www.c21media.net/news/hulu-adapts-southern-bastards-graphic-novels-renews-king-of-the-hill/

Cordero, Rosy. 2025. Hulu Orders ‘Southern Bastards’ Pilot, Based on Graphic Novel Series, from Bill Dubuque & Nia DaCosta. Deadline (October 30): https://deadline.com/2025/10/hulu-orders-southern-bastards-bill-dubuque-nia-dacosta-1236602566/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/4/2026

Gagliano, Gina. 2026. Announcement: Co-Publisher Dave White Steps Down at Avery Hill Publishing. Avery Hill Publishing (May 4): https://preview.mailerlite.io/emails/webview/1219345/186548863221367987

Lytle, Julian. 2026. Game Review: Invincible VS Offers a Brutal and Fun New Entry Into the Fighting Game Scene. The Beat (May 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/game-review-invincible-vs/

Simons, Dean. 2026. The 2026 Graphic Medicine Award Shortlists Have Been Prescribed. The Beat (May 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-2026-graphic-medicine-award-shortlists-have-been-prescribed/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. Interview: Brandon T. Snider Embarks on a Space Road Trip With Supergirl’s Family Vacation Graphic Novel. The Beat (May 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-brandon-t-snider-supergirls-family-vacation-graphic-novel/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Netflix Celebrates ‘Swapped’ Debut With Special Video Featuring Michael B. Jordan & Tracy Morgan. Animation Magazine (May 1): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/05/netflix-celebrates-swapped-debut-with-special-video-featuring-michael-b-jordan-tracy-morgan/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. From One Side of Portsmouth Comic Con 2026 to the Other. Bleeding Cool (May 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/from-one-side-of-portsmouth-comic-con-2026-to-the-other/

Thorne, Scott. 2026. Rolling for Initiative -- FCBD 2026 and Suggestions for 2027. ICv2 (May 4): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/62295/rolling-initiative-fcbd-2026-suggestions-2027

Griepp, Milton and Brigid Alverson. 2026. Comic Store Week: Comic Shop Order Management/POS Systems - Comparison by Feature; We look at the top four systems. ICv2 (May 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62294/comic-store-week-comic-shop-order-management-pos-systems-comparison-feature

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Exclusive: Z2 Signs With Ingram's Two Rivers Distribution for Book Channel. ICv2 (May 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62292/exclusive-z2-signs-ingrams-two-rivers-distribution

Degg, D. D. 2026. Peter Brookes Caricatures Jewish Politico, Accused of Antisemitism. Daily Cartoonist (May 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/03/peter-brookes-caricatures-jewish-man-accused-of-antisemitism/

Degg, D. D. 2026. RK, Sharma, Pearson Win 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Illustrated Reporting and Commentary. Daily Cartoonist (May 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/04/rk-sharma-pearson-win-pulitzer-prize-for-illustrated-reporting-and-commentary/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Safaa Odah, Jimmy “Spire” Ssetongo Presented Kofi Annan Courage in Cartooning Award. Daily Cartoonist (May 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/04/safaa-odah-jimmy-spire-ssetongo-presented-kofi-annan-courage-in-cartooning-award/

Casey, Joe. 2026. Ben 10 Issue #1 Out This Week [sales order numbers]. Joe Casey Writes (May 4): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/ben-10-issue-1-out-this-week

Harlock, J. D. 2026. ‘I’ll Probably Die on the Job’: An Unambiguous Conversation With Bryan Talbot. TCJ (May 4): https://www.tcj.com/ill-probably-die-on-the-job-unambiguous-conversation-from-bryan-talbot/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/2-3/2026

Britton, McKenna. 2025. Through a Lens: Cartoons and caricatures in the PHS archives Presbyterian Historical Society (October 39): https://pcusa.org/news-storytelling/news/2025/10/30/through-lens-cartoons-and-caricatures-phs-archives

Savosky, Leslie. 2025. Monroeville library features work of local sports artist [Eric Poole]. TribLive (October 30): https://community.triblive.com/c/monroeville-times-express/news/3909936

Geddes, Jonathan. 2025. The community garden that inspired a comic book (Great Britain, children, Paul Bristow from Magic Torch Comics]. BBC (October 30): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cvgd0px755wo

Bolling, Ruben. 2025. Cartoonist Peter Kuper wishes we weren't here. Boing Boing (October 29): https://boingboing.net/2025/10/29/cartoonist-peter-kuper-wishes-we-werent-here.html

Gonzalez, Umberto. 2025. Zeb Wells to Write ‘Buck Rogers’ Movie at Legendary (Exclusive). Wrap (October 29): https://www.thewrap.com/zeb-wells-to-write-buck-rogers-movie-at-legendary/

Grobar, Matt. 2025. Legendary Taps ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Scribe Zeb Wells To Pen ‘Buck Rogers’ Film. Deadline (October 29): https://deadline.com/2025/10/buck-rogers-legendary-taps-zeb-wells-feature-adaptation-1236601723/

Gladney, Nick. 2025.  Phantom Forest’s ghostly name honors comic strip legacy [Ray Moore]. Fox2Now (October 31): https://fox2now.com/news/missouri/phantom-forests-ghostly-name-honors-comic-strip-legacy/

Miller, Lindsey. 2025. Those Who Serve: Minot veteran, Medal of Honor recipient featured in graphic novel series.  Clint Romesha, a 12-year Army veteran and Medal of Honor recipient from Minot, is featured in his own issue of the Medal of Honor graphic novel series.  KFYRTV (October 30): https://www.kfyrtv.com/2025/10/30/those-who-serve-minot-veteran-medal-honor-recipient-featured-graphic-novel-series/

Cahill, Jennifer Fumiko and Liz Valasco. 2025. The Seeker [Liz Vallasko]. [Eureka, CA] North Coast Journal of Politics, People, and Art (October 30): https://www.northcoastjournal.com/news-2/the-seeker/

Unknown. 2025. WCU Museum Opens “Panel by Panel: The Social and Cultural Impact of Comics”. WCU News (October 30): https://www.wcupa.edu/communications/newsroom/2025/10.30ComicsMuseum.aspx

Unknown. 1926. ["Bruce Bairnsfather, "Old Bill" creator, has a new comic character he calls "Algy." McClure Newspaper Syndicate is introducing both to newspapers."]. Editor and Publisher 59 (15; September 4): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-09-04_59_15/page/32/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. Hearst Comics in Films [starting with Tillie the Toiler]. Editor and Publisher 59 (14; September 4) 38. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-09-04_59_15/page/38/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [""Ben Webster's Career," daily adventure strip by Edwin Alger, will succeed "Bound to Win," scheduled to stop Oct. 4. Bell Syndicate, Inc. New York handles it."]. Editor and Publisher 59 (15; September 4): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-09-04_59_15/page/32/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. [Oscar Hitt, formerly with Wheeler-Nicholson and New York World Syndicate, is now handling his own syndication]. Editor and Publisher 59 (15; September 4): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-09-04_59_15/page/32/mode/2up

Johnston, Rich. 2026. 73 Comic Shops With Free Comic Book Day 2026 Events Tomorrow. Bleeding Cool (May 1): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/73-comic-shops-with-free-comic-book-day-2026-events-tomorrow/

Borowitz, Andy. 2026. Ann Telnaes and Laura Nix on The Andy Borowitz Show. Democracy Under Siege (May 3): https://www.democracyundersiegedoc.org/videos/v/ann-telnaes-and-laura-nix-on-the-andy-borowitz-show

Freeman, John. 2026. Comic Creator Spotlight: Janeth Bazaldua [Mexico]. downthetubes (May 2): https://downthetubes.net/comic-creator-spotlight-janeth-bazaldua

Veitch, Rick. 2026. ["After Thirty-Seven Years, Swamp Thing 88 Has Been Published and Is Available in Stores..."]. Facebook (May 2): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/14dyQcrJPqA/

Oller, Jacob. 2026. There's Nothing Transformative About the Simple Message of Swapped; Imaginative design belies a tired tale about walking a mile in someone else's fur (or feathers). AV Club (May 1): https://www.avclub.com/swapped-review

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Dave Baker on the Upcoming Release of the Collected Edition of ‘Halloween Boy: Volume 1 – Last of the Halloween Boys’ With Oni Press. Fanbase Press (April 29): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58499-fanbase-press-interviews-dave-baker-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-collected-edition-of-halloween-boy-volume-1-last-of-the-halloween-boys-with-oni-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Julie Fiveash on the Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘The Froggy Library,’ With Levine Querido. Fanbase Press (April 28): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58486-fanbase-press-interviews-julie-fiveash-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-the-froggy-library-with-levine-querido/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Rory Collins on Returning to Kickstarter for ‘Arks Proximan #2’ and More. Fanbase Press (May 1): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58515-fanbase-press-interviews-rory-collins-on-returning-to-kickstarter-for-arks-proximan-2-and-more/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Keith Frady on the Kickstarter Campaign Launch for the Graphic Novella, ‘Good Grief: The End of Talking Back’. Fanbase Press (April 28): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58486-fanbase-press-interviews-julie-fiveash-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-the-froggy-library-with-levine-querido/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Greg Burnham on the Upcoming Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘The Search for Sadiqah,’ With Rosarium Publishing. Fanbase Press (April 29): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58502-fanbase-press-interviews-greg-burnham-on-the-upcoming-release-of-the-graphic-novel-the-search-for-sadiqah-with-rosarium-publishing/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Shreya Davies and Vanessa Wong on the Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘To the Last Gram,’ With Difference Engine. Fanbase Press (April 29): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58505-fanbase-press-interviews-shreya-davies-and-vanessa-wong-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-to-the-last-gram-with-difference-engine/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press Interviews Frances Lee on the Release of the Graphic Novel, ‘Ami Moon and the Galactic Peacekeepers,’ With Levine Querido. Fanbase Press (May 1): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58508-fanbase-press-interviews-frances-lee-on-the-release-of-the-graphic-novel-ami-moon-and-the-galactic-peacekeepers-with-levine-querido/

Sandomir, Richard. 2026. Nicole Hollander, Acerbic Feminist Cartoonist, Dies at 86. New York Times (May 2): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/02/arts/design/nicole-hollander-dead.html

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comic Shops Told to Destroy All Copies of No Man's Land & Punderworld [misprints]. Bleeding Cool (May 2): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-shops-told-to-destroy-all-copies-of-no-mans-land-punderworld/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Free Comic Book Day Yesterday in London With Ram V and Kieron Gillen. Bleeding Cool (May 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/free-comic-book-day-yesterday-in-london-with-ram-v-and-kieron-gillen/

Cayanan, Joanna. 2026. Popolocrois Story Manga Author Yousuke Tamori Dies at 74. Anime News Network (April 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-30/popolocrois-story-manga-author-yousuke-tamori-dies-at-74/.236962

Mateo, Alex. 2026. Art Director Kazuo Ebisawa Dies. Anime News Network (April 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2026-04-30/art-director-kazuo-ebisawa-dies/.236965

Jing, Jacki. 2026. Marriagetoxin Voice Actor Haruki Ishiya on Gero's Strengths, Weaknesses, and Appeal. Anime News Network (April 27): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-04-27/marriagetoxin-voice-actor-haruki-ishiya-on-gero-strengths-weaknesses-and-appeal/.236463

Loveridge, Lynzee. 2026. Interview: Creator Masamune Shirow Trusts Science SARU Team With the Ghost in the Shell Anime. Anime News Network (May 1): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-05-01/creator-masamune-shirow-trusts-science-saru-team-with-the-ghost-in-the-shell-anime/.236968

DeRuyter, Lucas and Coop Bicknell. 2026. This Week in Anime: Anime in YouTubeLand. Anime News Network (April 28): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/this-week-in-anime/2026-04-28/.236833

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Before ‘Witch Hat,’ Kamome Shirahama Blessed Us With a Hilarious Romp About Gals Being Pals; 'Eniale & Dewiela' follows a heated rivalry between an angel and a demon competing to see who can collect the most souls. io9 (May 1): https://gizmodo.com/witch-hat-atelier-kamome-shirahama-manga-eniale-dewelia-2000753260

Contino, Jennifer. 2026. The Artist Behind Mom's Cancer Tells How He Did It; Readers in Canada, Australia, the U.K., Spain, Peru, Israel were pulling for her [2005 reprint of Brian Fies interview]. San Diego Reader (April 30): https://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2026/apr/30/feature-the-artist-behind-moms-cancer-tells-how-he-did-it/

Wiles, Will. 2026. The Cartoonist With a Fine Line in Architectural Criticism [Alan Dunn]. Apollo (April 27): https://apollo-magazine.com/alan-dunn-new-yorker-architecture-cartoons-gabriele-neri/

Neri, Gabriele. 2026. Alan Dunn: The Cartoonist as Architectural Critic. MIT Press.

Feinstein, Anthony. 2026. Win, Lose or Draw: When Political Cartoonists Challenge the World’s Most Powerful People, It Is a Public Service Offered at a Personal Cost. The Globe and Mail (May 2): https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-creativity-outrage-dangers-political-cartoonists/

Tait, Amelia. 2026. Are Disney Adults the Happiest Debtors on Earth?; For the Walt Disney Company’s most loyal fans, the pursuit of magic can come with a five-figure credit-card bill. New Yorker (May 2): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-lede/are-disney-adults-the-happiest-debtors-on-earth

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/1/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Week in Diamond: A Hearing Was Held, a Motion Denied. The Beat (May 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-week-in-diamond-a-hearing-was-held-a-motion-denied/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Albert Uderzo’s Art Tops Heritage International Art Auction. Scoop (April 29): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/albert-uderzos-art-tops-heritage-international-art-auction/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. In Memoriam: Gerry Conway. Scoop (April 28): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/in-memoriam-gerry-conway/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Tucci, Vaughn Signing on FCBD. Scoop (April 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/tucci-vaughn-signing-on-fcbd/

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [178]. Scoop (April 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-178/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Surviving the First Year: Eli Roberts of Adventures in Ink; The joys - and challenges - of being your own boss. ICv2 (April 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62279/comic-store-week-surviving-first-year-eli-roberts-adventures-ink

Boyle, Phil. 2026. Comic Store Week: What Is My Store Worth?. ICv2 (April 30): https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/62277/comic-store-week-what-is-my-store-worth

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Kadokawa Plans to Expand Manga Spot Shops Across the US. The Beat (May 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/kadokawa-plans-to-expand-manga-spot-shops-across-the-us/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Vibe Check: Final Boss Comics and Games; Surviving and thriving for 18 years. ICv2 (April 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62280/comic-store-week-vibe-check-final-boss-comics-games

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Comic Store Week: ICv2 Interview: Mike Dreese of 30-Store Chain Newbury Comics, Part 1: Locations, Volume, Customers, Keys to Success, The Mix, the Problem with Comics and Part 2: Broken E-Commerce Platforms, Finding Growth, the Future, Making It Work. ICv2 (May 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62287/comic-store-week-icv2-interview-mike-dreese-30-store-chain-newbury-comics-part-1, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62286/comic-store-week-icv2-interview-mike-dreese-30-store-chain-newbury-comics-part-2

Johnston, Rich. 2026. 115 Covers for Absolute Batman #20… and Still More to Come. Bleeding Cool (April 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/115-covers-for-absolute-batman-20-and-still-more-to-come/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Free Comic Book Day & Comics Giveaway Day 2026 Titles. Scoop (April 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/free-comic-book-day-comics-giveaway-day-2026-titles/

Nesja, Paul and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Polly Lou Adams. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (249; April 29): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/19100248-episode-249-polly-lou-adams

Biggs, Brian. 2026. Viewer Mail! Sitting Around Talking About Art Supplies. YouTube (May 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NyRAhvIVKs

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. DC Launches Competition for Fans to Create a New Batman Villain. The Beat (May 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-building-bad-sweepstakes/

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Julia Alekseyeva’s Soviet Graphic Memoir: A Life Shaped by the Upheavals of the 20th Century—and Its Echoes in Identity Today. GraphicMemoirBlog (May 1): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/julia-alekseyevas-soviet-graphic

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 05/01/26: DC X SONIC Becomes a Motion Comic. The Beat (May 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-050126/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. 46 Comic Shops With Free Comic Book Day 2026 Events This Saturday. Bleeding Cool (April 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/46-comic-shops-with-free-comic-book-day-2026-events-this-saturday/

Simons, Dean. 2026. Uncivilized Books Kicks off New Manga Imprint With Hideko Mizuno’s FIRE!. The Beat (May 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/uncivilized-books-kicks-off-new-manga-imprint-with-hideko-mizunos-fire/

Gustines, George Gene. 2026. Gerry Conway, a Creator of the Punisher in Spider-Man Comics, Dies at 73. New York Times (May 1): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/01/arts/design/gerry-conway-dead.html

Higgins, Marilyn. 2026. Mt. Pleasant Public Library Partners With Comics Plus. Southeast Iowa Union (April 29): https://www.southeastiowaunion.com/mt-pleasant/news/mt-pleasant-public-library-partners-with-comics-plus/article_c7f66564-a2b2-46bd-859d-a0e2af4b2ae2.html

Yanez-Leyton, Cassandra. 2026. Mafalda, the Beloved Argentine Cartoon, Brings Her Anti-War, Anti-Soup Attitudes to Montreal. CBC News (April 30): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/mafalda-coming-to-montreal-9.7179769

DeSchepper, Rachel. 2026. Cartoonist to Cartoonist: Greg and Karen Evans With Paul Gilligan. GoComics (April 29): https://www.gocomics.com/extras/interview-greg-karen-evans-paul-gilligan

Maréchal, Béatrice. 2026. TCJ Special Edition Vol. 5: On Top of the Mountain: The Influential Manga of Yoshiharu Tsuge. TCJ (5; May 1): https://www.tcj.com/tcj-special-edition-vol-5-on-top-of-the-mountain-the-influential-manga-of-yoshiharu-tsuge/

Stosuy, Brandon. 2026. On Endurance and the Necessity of Self-Reinvention [Guy Richards Smit]. The Creative Independent (April 30): https://thecreativeindependent.com/people/cartoonist-guy-richards-smit-on-endurance-and-the-necessity-of-self-reinvention/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Nicole Hollander -RIP. Daily Cartoonist (May 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/01/nicole-hollander-rip/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Evil Ernie Omnibus hits Kickstarter goal in 66 seconds. The Beat (May 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/evil-ernie-omnibus-hits-kickstarter-goal-in-66-seconds/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/30/2026

Millier, Arthur. 1939. Melancholy Doodler [James Thurber]. Los Angeles Times Sunday Magazine (July 2).

Portis III, James. 2026. DC Comics, Blinded by Whiteness. The Beat (April 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-comics-blinded-by-whiteness/

Freeman, John. 2026. All Change at Northern Ireland’s Comics Indie, Sector 13. downthetubes (April 29): https://downthetubes.net/all-change-at-northern-irelands-comics-indie-sector-13/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Diamond Consignors Push Back on Sparkle Pop; Fighting newest obstacle to release of inventory. ICv2 (April 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62267/diamond-consignors-push-back-sparkle-pop

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Retailer Sting Nabs Comic Thieves, Comicopolis Doing Better, Retailers Discuss FCBD Plans: Shop Talk, April 2026. ICv2 (April 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62266/comic-store-week-retailer-sting-nabs-comic-thieves-comicopolis-doing-better-retailers-discuss-fcbd-plans

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Vibe Check: Borderlands Comics and Games; What's hot at the store that runs SC Comicon. ICv2 (April 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62263/comic-store-week-vibe-check-borderlands-comics-games

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Vibe Check: The Comic Cellar; Hot sales bring ordering hassles. ICv2 (April 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62270/comic-store-week-vibe-check-the-comic-cellar

Simpson, Don. 2026. The Second Coming of Swamp Thing #88; And a Jesus-lifetime since 1963. Don Simpson Comix and Stories (April 30): https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/p/the-second-coming-of-swamp-thing

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Marvel to Celebrate Disability Pride Month With Back-Up Stories and Variant Covers. The Beat (April 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-disability-pride-2026/

Sava, Oliver. 2026. 5 New Comics to Read in May, Including Absolute Green Arrow; A superhero slasher mystery angle distinguishes the latest DC Absolute title from the rest of the lineup. AV Club (April 30): https://www.avclub.com/best-comics-may-2026-absolute-green-arrow-flash-gordon

Davisson, Zack. 2026. Yoshiharu Tsuge, 1937-2026. TCJ (April 30): https://www.tcj.com/yoshiharu-tsuge-1937-2026/

Unknown. 2026. Free Comic Book Day Only Comes Once a Year – This Year, It’s on May 2!. Double Midnight Comics (April 29): https://manchester.inklink.news/free-comic-book-day-only-comes-once-a-year-this-year-its-on-may-2/

BJ. 2026. Earthworld Comics Using Free Comic Book Day to Help Local Community. Q105.7 (April 9): https://q1057.com/free-comic-book-day-albany/

Smith, Shakuria. 2026. Free Comic Book Day Returns to Savannah With Special Guests; Neighborhood Comics in Savannah will host Free Comic Book Day on May 2, featuring free comics, guest artists and family-friendly activities. WTOC (April 28): https://www.wtoc.com/2026/04/28/free-comic-book-day-returns-savannah-with-special-guests/

Hroma, Joel. 2026. POW! ZAP! Support Local Businesses While Getting Free Comic Books. Idaho News 2 (April 28): https://idahonews.com/news/local/pow-zap-support-local-businesses-while-getting-free-comic-books

Sheridan, Kasey. 2026. Free Comic Book Day Returns This Weekend. WKBN (April 28): https://www.wkbn.com/news/local-news/boardman-news/free-comic-book-day-returns-this-weekend/

Weir, Mat. 2026. It’s ‘Nerd Christmas’ in May as Free Comic Book Day Returns to Santa Cruz [Mike Kunkel]. Lookout Santa Cruz (April 29): https://lookout.co/its-nerd-christmas-in-may-as-free-comic-book-day-returns-to-santa-cruz/story

Cranford, Katei. 2026. Big Day for Strange Ways: A Free Comic Book Day Block Party in Greensboro. Yes! Weekly (April 29): https://www.yesweekly.com/kids_family/big-day-for-strange-ways-a-free-comic-book-day-block-party-in-greensboro/article_e38b5d73-852b-436d-83cf-8e355000dd7b.html

Murray, Jeff. 2026. 'Celebration of Books.' Free Comic Book Day Coming up in Elmira Area. Elmira Star-Gazette (April 27): https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2026/04/27/elmira-area-comic-book-shop-will-take-part-in-free-comic-book-day/89770288007/

Unknown. 2026. Suspects Caught Trying to Sell Stolen Comics After Burglarizing Houston Store, Police Say. KHOU (April 27): https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/suspects-stolen-comics-burglarizing-houston-store/285-e6e8e5e4-6756-4b7d-8d90-8e2e6920330d

Maglio, Tony. 2026. ‘Invincible’ Creator Robert Kirkman on What Makes for a Good Comics-to-TV-to-Video Game Adaptation; For new tag fighter 'Invincible VS,' Kirkman ran back his playbook for 'The Walking Dead.' Hollywood Reporter (April 30): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/invincible-vs-video-game-robert-kirkman-interview-1236580308/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Tom Gauld Awarded Le Prix Gotlib 2026. Daily Cartoonist (April 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/29/tom-gauld-awarded-le-prix-gotlib-2026/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Darko, Pett, Lamontagne Win World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Award. Daily Cartoonist (April 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/29/darko-pett-lamontagne-win-world-press-freedom-international-editorial-cartoon-award/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Ashraf Omar Trial Begins May 10. Daily Cartoonist (April 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/29/ashraf-omar-trial-begins-may-10/

Geffen, David. 2026. Ink and Irony: A Closer Look at the Cartoonist Who Chronicled Israel’s Formative Years; From a discarded book at the National Library to iconic sketches of Arieh Navon, a personal journey through the satirical heart of early statehood reveals the humor and grit of our founding years. Jerusalem Post (April 25): https://www.jpost.com/history/article-893976

Caeners, Torsten and Danny Graydon (eds.). 2026. Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures. Intellect. https://www.intellectbooks.com/superheroes-and-contemporary-cultures

Caeners, Torsten. 2026. Introduction: By Any Other Name? Re-thinking the Concept and Definition of the Superhero. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Hyland, Robert. 2026. Ideology in the Superhero Film: Batman and Neoliberal Fantasy. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Laird, Mikayla. 2026. Leather Wings and Broken Things: The Negotiation of Cyclical Trauma by the Dynamic Duo. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Turner, Caleb. 2026. The Dark Right Rises: Bat-Manhood, Populist Heroism and Übermensch Aesthetics in Sublime/Uncanny Cinema. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Frühberger, Ewald. 2026. Batman and the Infinite Loop of Delinquent Production. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Hoffmann, Jessica. 2026. Ready Player One and the New Mirror Stage: Superheroes, Virtual Reality and the Ideal Self. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Favaro, Marco. 2026. Masks, Values, and Society: The Evolution of Superheroes Into Antiheroes Since the Dark Age. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

von Ommen, Alex. 2026. Not Every Hero Is Super: Unmasking the Super in Heroes of HBO’s Watchmen. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Alves Azevedo, Rafael. 2026. ‘It’s a Strange World. Let’s Keep It That Way’: Warren Ellis and the Dominance of New Sincerity Superheroes. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Ducreux, Jean-Guy. 2026. Platonist Reflections on the Darkest Knight. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Porto, Bruno. 2026. The Superhero Logo Visual Codes: A Superman Legacy. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Caeners, Torsten. 2026. Derridean Responsibility in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Kolpack, Svenja. 2026. Thanos the Machiavellian Hero. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Caeners, Stefanie. 2026. The Idylls of Small-Town America: Strategies of Overcoming Trauma and Grief in WandaVision. In Superheroes and Contemporary Cultures, edited by Torsten Caeners and Danny Graydon. Intellect.

Unknown. 2026. Avery Hill Cofounder to Step Down. Publishers Weekly (April 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=5842

Garrity, Shaenon K. 2026. Drawing on Fear: PW Talks With Uketsu [in print as Uketsu]. Publishers Weekly (April 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/100256-drawing-on-fear-pw-talks-with-uketsu.html

Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: Klub Zin, Westside, The Consumed, and Two More Projects You Will Love. The Beat (April 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-klub-zin-westside-the-consumed-and-two-more-projects-you-will-love/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Exclusive: Ruth Roche: The Phantom Hand of Comics Looks at a Little Known Piece of Comics History. The Beat (April 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-ruth-roche-the-phantom-hand-of-comics-looks-at-a-little-known-piece-of-comics-history/

Raugust, Karen. 2026. Licensing Hotline: April 2026. Publishers Weekly (April 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/100294-licensing-hotline-april-2026.html

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. Al Hirschfeld, the Algonquin, & Why I Moved to New York City. New York Cartoons (April 28): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/al-hirschfeld-the-algonquin-and-why-e11

Melas, Chloe. 2026. How 'Wimpy Kid' Author Jeff Kinney Is Transforming His Hometown. TODAY (April 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QK83NFgwAT4

Thomas, Leah. 2026. Four Anime Series for Fans of Hard Science Fiction; Meticulous worldbuilding, plausible science, and compelling narratives. Reactor (April 28): https://reactormag.com/four-anime-series-for-fans-of-hard-science-fiction/

DeForge, Michael. 2026. The Comics of Michael DeForge, April 28, 2026. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (452; April 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCAHlVOhiiA

Tamaki, Jillian. 2026. Collaboration Within Comics. April 13, 2026. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (450; April 13): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWlaC5bwZDc

Drake, Grae. 2026. Andy Serkis & Kathleen Turner Break Down Animal Farm’s Big Changes. CBR Presents (April 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gFYzYOM8JmQ

Unknown. 2026. Paul Pope - 90s Mini-Comics Oral History Archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (April 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BZdZdx9oLU

Deb, Sopan. 2026. Roger Sweet, Creator of the He-Man Action Figure, Dies at 91. New York Times (April 29): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/04/29/arts/roger-sweet-dead-he-man.html

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Filipino-French Queer Superhero Animation ‘Zsazsa Zaturnnah’ Soars to World Premiere at Annecy. Animation Magazine (April 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/filipino-french-queer-superhero-animation-zsazsa-zaturnnah-soars-to-world-premiere-at-annecy/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Cinesite Is Staffing up in Montreal & Vancouver for a New Animated Feature Production. Animation Magazine (April 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/cinesite-is-staffing-up-in-montreal-vancouver-for-a-new-animated-feature-production/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Tubi Sets up New Adult Animated Series From ‘Cyanide & Happiness’ Creators, Cartoon Trap House. Animation Magazine (April 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/tubi-sets-up-new-adult-animated-series-from-cyanide-happiness-creators-cartoon-trap-house/

Dodge, John. 2026. Some of the Biggest Streaming Sites for Anime Just Went Dark [piracy]. CBR (April 23): https://www.cbr.com/anime-streaming-9anime-new-shutdown/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. The Smartphone as a Symbol of Self: Director Shōji Kawamori on His Imaginative New Movie ‘Labyrinth’ (Exclusive). Animation Magazine (April 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/the-smartphone-as-a-symbol-of-self-director-shoji-kawamori-on-his-imaginative-new-movie-labyrinth-exclusive/

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Smiling Friends’ Creator Sets Animated Series ‘Dad’s House’ at Netflix; Michael Cusack serves as showrunner alongside Dario Russo and David Ashby. Hollywood Reporter (April 29): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/dads-house-netflix-series-smiling-friends-michael-cusack-1236579878/

Hibberd, James. 2026. ‘The Boys’ Creator on That Firecracker Twist: “Some of the Best Acting We’ve Ever Seen”; Eric Kripke on the final season's fifth episode's dramatic Firecracker betrayal: "You could see it killing her own soul." Hollywood Reporter (April 29): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/the-boys-firecracker-interview-episode-5-1236579506/

Unknown. 2022. A More Secure Passport Full of Comic Book Heroes. Kingdom of Belgium Federal Public Service (February 11): https://diplomatie.belgium.be/en/policy/policy-areas/highlighted/more-secure-passport-full-comic-book-heroes

Unknown. 2022. New Design of the Belgian Passport. Ministry of Foreign Affairs Belgium (January 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiexwlLvvyk

Hughes, William. 2026. Steven Spielberg Is Trying to Resurrect Casper the Friendly Ghost at Disney+; Goosebumps' Rob Letterman and Hilary Winston are working with Spielberg and Disney on a new TV version of the amicable wraith. AV Club (April 29): https://www.avclub.com/casper-friendly-ghost-show-disney-plus-steven-spielberg

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. The ‘Kagurabachi’ Anime Has the Animation Mandate From Heaven; The internet meme turned manga juggernaut has landed the animator behind the legendary 'Naruto' Rock Lee fight—which is all the quality assurance a shonen anime could ask for. io9 (April 30): https://gizmodo.com/kagurabachi-anime-tetsuya-takeuchi-rock-lee-fight-naruto-2000752626

Dungan, Myles. 2026. Irish Conflict in Comics. The History Show (April 26): https://www.rte.ie/radio/radio1/clips/22604446/

Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Ai Yazawa’s Nana Live-Action Films to Be Re-Released on Blu-Ray. The Beat (April 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ai-yazawas-nana-live-action-films-to-be-re-released-on-blu-ray/

Brown, Tracy. 2026. Gerry Conway, Comic Book Writer Who Co-Created the Punisher and Ms. Marvel, Dies at 73. Los Angeles Times (April 28): https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2026-04-28/gerry-conway-marvel-dc-comic-book-writer-dead

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/29/2026

Barnhardt, Adam. 2026. Len Strazewski, Famed Comics Writer and Creator of Prime and Jesse Quick, Dead at 71. The Beat (April 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/len-strazewski-comic-writer-dead-71/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Roger Sweet, Creator of He-Man, Dead at 91. The Beat (April 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/roger-sweet-obituary/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. 48 Most Anticipated Free Comic Book Day/Comics Giveaway Day 2026 Books. Bleeding Cool (April 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/48-most-anticipated-free-comic-book-day-comics-giveaway-day-2026-books/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. One Weird Trick That Marvel and DC Could Do to Get More New Readers. The Beat (April 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-weird-trick-that-marvel-and-dc-could-do-to-get-more-new-readers/

Freeman, John. 2026. In Memoriam: Comic Creator Dick Matena. downthetubes (April 28): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-comic-creator-dick-matena/

Unknown. 2026. Dick Matena (83) Overleden. Stripspeciaalzaak (April 26): https://www.stripspeciaalzaak.be/stripnieuws/dick-matena-83-overleden

Beiman, Nancy. 2026. A Surprising Award in a Different Cartoon Field [26th World Press Freedom International Editorial Cartoon Competition]. FurBabies (April 29): https://nancybeiman.substack.com/p/a-surprising-award-in-a-different

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Surviving the First Year: Andrew Falkenhainer of Cromulent Comics; Building community, online and in the store. ICv2 (April 28): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62255/comic-store-week-surviving-first-year-andrew-falkenhainer-cromulent-comics

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Comic Store Week: Vibe Check: Speeding Bullet Comics; Customers come for 'Absolute Batman' and stay for more. ICv2 (April 28): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62253/comic-store-week-vibe-check-speeding-bullet-comics

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Local Comic Shop Day to Be September 26, 2026; ComicsPRO puts out call for publishers, others, to participate. ICv2 (April 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62259/local-comic-shop-day-be-september-26-2026

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Diamond Bankruptcy Court Approves Lawyers, Funding For Litigation Despite objections from consignors, Alliance Entertainment. ICv2 (April 28): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62256/diamond-bankruptcy-court-approves-lawyers-funding-litigation

Freeman, John. 2026. Commando Artist Paolo Ongaro in the Spotlight in New Art Exhibition [Italy]. downthetubes (April 29): https://downthetubes.net/commando-artist-paolo-ongaro-in-the-spotlight-in-new-art-exhibition/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Koterba Wins National Headliner Award, Zyglis & McKee Finalists. Daily Cartoonist (April 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/28/koterba-wins-national-headliner-award-zyglis-mckee-are-finalists/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Chris Ware to Headline Reopening Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Daily Cartoonist (April 28): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/04/28/chris-ware-to-headline-reopening-billy-ireland-cartoon-library-museum/

McGurk, Caitlin. 2026. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Reopens May 23!. Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum Blog (April 28): https://library.osu.edu/site/cartoons/2026/04/28/billy-ireland-cartoon-library-museum-reopens-may-23/

Wynn, Marcy. 2026. One Columbus, Ohio Attraction Brings Peanuts, Superheroes, and Cartoon History Under One Roof [Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum]. Ever After in the Woods (April 13): https://everafterinthewoods.com/one-columbus-ohio-attraction-brings-peanuts-superheroes-and-cartoon-history-under-one-roof/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Roberta Gregory’s ‘Bitchy’ Gets New Release Date [in print as Roberta Gregory’s ‘Bitchy’ Collection Has a New Release Date After Evading Iranian Blockade]. Publishers Weekly (April 22): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100226-roberta-gregory-s-bitchy-collection-has-a-new-release-date-after-evading-iranian-blockade.html

Chayka, Kyle. 2026. The Team Behind a Pro-Iran, Lego-Themed Viral-Video Campaign. New Yorker (April 2): https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-team-behind-a-pro-iran-lego-themed-viral-video-campaign

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Girls’ Love Publisher Yuri Hub Joins GlobalComix. The Beat (April 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/girls-love-publisher-yuri-hub-joins-globalcomix/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Matt Kindt Debuts Anti-AI Comics Label [in print as Matt Kindt Explains His New Anti-AI Comics Sticker]. Publishers Weekly (April 22): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100222-matt-kindt-explains-his-new-anti-ai-comics-sticker.html

Richmond, Tom. 2026. Here Comes the Sketch Again, Fake MAD Covers, Literary Art, and MADness #14! [fake MAD cover for 2024 Jerry Seinfeld Netflix movie “Unfrosted”]. The Ink Stained Wretch (234; April 29): https://art4mad.substack.com/p/the-ink-stained-wretch-234-42926

Garrity, Shaenon K. 2026. A Suitcase of Manga: PW Talks With Varun Gupta [in print as Varun Gupta Manga Mavericks]. Publishers Weekly (April 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/100252-a-suitcase-of-manga-pw-talks-with-varun-gupta.html

Garrity, Shaenon K. 2026. Horror Manga Is Scaring up Fans [in print as Scaring up Fans]. Publishers Weekly (April 24): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/100257-horror-manga-is-scaring-up-fans.html

Mathews, Jessica. 2026. Local Comic Artist up for Divisional Cartooning Award [Katie Cook]. WHMI (April 29): https://www.whmi.com/news/article/katie-cook-brighton-cartoonist-awards-comic

Cadigan, Glen. 2026. Newsarama No More; Gerry Conway, 1952-2026. 20th Century Refugee (April 29): https://glencadigan.substack.com/p/newsarama-no-more-gerry-conway-1952/

Gustaveson, Robert. 2026. TCJ #69: The Gerry Conway Interview [1981]. TCJ (69; April 29): https://www.tcj.com/the-comics-journal-69-the-gerry-conway-interview/

Aquino, Jimmy. 2026. Episode 1707 - KICx: Dean Haspiel! Comics News Insider (1707; April 24): https://www.comicnewsinsider.com/episodes/cni-1707 and https://media.libsyn.com/media/cni/CNI1707.mp3

Schwartz, Susan. 2026. Arizona O’Neill’s Debut Graphic Novel Draws on Father’s Overdose — and a Decision That Haunts Her. Montreal Gazette (April 25): https://montrealgazette.com/entertainment-life/books/arizona-oneills-debut-graphic-novel-draws-on-fathers-overdose-and-a-decision-that-haunts-her/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Exclusive: Sean Ono Lennon and Rich Ragsdale Unveil Their Animated Tech Cautionary Tale ‘The Great Parrot-Ox’. Animation Magazine (April 28): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/04/exclusive-sean-ono-lennon-and-rich-ragsdale-unveil-their-animated-tech-cautionary-tale-the-great-parrot-ox/

Vlessing, Etan. 2026. Neon Nabs Bong Joon Ho’s Animated Family Film ‘Ally’; The studio and distributor released the South Korean director’s Oscar-winning drama ‘Parasite.’ Hollywood Reporter (April 28): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/neon-bong-joon-ho-ally-1236579068/

Gagliano, Gina. 2026. An Interview With Iasmin Omar Ata: ‘I Just Always Gravitated Towards Multiple Mediums’. TCJ (April 29): https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-iasmin-omar-ata-i-just-always-gravitated-towards-multiple-mediums/

McGuire, Liam. 2026. Jadzia Axelrod Talks Galaxy: As the World Falls Down. Comic Frontier (April 29): https://www.comicfrontier.com/p/jadzia-axelrod-galaxy-as-the-world-falls-down-dc, and https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ac41aSmf3/

Levitz, Paul. 2026. ["Gerry Conway May Have Been the Fastest Comics Writer of Our Generation…"]. Facebook (April 29): https://www.facebook.com/share/1Ac41aSmf3/

Torregrossa, Michael A. 2010-. The Medieval Comics Project. https://medieval-comics-project.blogspot.com/

Torregrossa, Michael A. 2025. Medieval Comics Project Bibliographies Main Page. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IblsBn05rGppCEzFmLRjy2ursKOQniTNLIdLj4wDHeU/edit?tab=t.0

Nichols, Michael D. 2026. Batman and the Classics: Echoes of Mythology, Literature and Philosophy in the Comics and Films. McFarland.

Darilek, Marion and Matthias Däumer (eds.). 2025. Comics des Mittelalters – Mittelaltercomics: Vom Spruchband zur Sprechblase. transcript Verlag. Online at https://www.transcript-verlag.de/978-3-8376-6931-2/comics-des-mittelalters-mittelaltercomics/

Puc, Samantha. 2026. Webtoon, Kadokawa & Redice Studio Launch Studio White. The Beat (April 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/webtoon-kadokawa-redice-studio-launch-studio-white/

Simons, Dean. 2026. National Cartoonists Society Announces 2025 Reuben Divisional Award Nominees. The Beat (April 29): https://www.comicsbeat.com/national-cartoonists-society-announces-2025-reuben-divisional-award-nominees/

Grogan, Geoff. 2026. Matt Madden. Blockhead: Cartoonists Talk Comics (March 22): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-53i89-1a7bcc9, https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/dgfgwxm7qryhtign/Blockhead_Episode_107_Matt_Madden6v0ym.mp3, and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcomHCWQu-Y

Swinimer, John. 2026. Jim Perry Talks About Web-Based Comic Book Series ‘Parapsych-Comic’. True North Country Comics Videos (April 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyFRCW4Lv5s

Nicholas, Jamar, Steve Conley and Mike Manley. 2026. Draw and Jaw w/ Steve Rude. Pencil to Pencil (April 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_3AV9YdGM8

Campbell, Jamal. 2026. Zatanna - Interview With Jamal Campbell - DC Next Level. DC Comics (April 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_qffTSwjQPk

Harper, David. 2026. Tony Fleecs Answers Five Questions About WOW Comics, Creator Inspirations, Original Art, and More. SKTCHD (April 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3qFWTJTBXs

Su, Minjie (ed.). 2026. Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai. D.S. Brewer. Online at https://boydellandbrewer.com/book/medievalism-in-japanese-manga-9781843848196/

Su, Minjie and Maxime Danesin. 2026. Introduction: Medieval, Medievalism, and Manga. In Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai, edited by Minjie Su. D.S. Brewer.

Ozawa, Minoru. 2026. The Translation Movement of Medieval Icelandic Literature in Post-War Japan: From Shizuka Yamamuro to the Present. In Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai, edited by Minjie Su. D.S. Brewer.

Matsumoto, Sayaka. 2026. Rewriting Norse Myths and Culture in Japanese Manga: The Viking’s Violence in One Piece and Vinland Saga. In Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai, edited by Minjie Su. D.S. Brewer.

Jóhannesdóttir, Þórdís Edda. 2026. War, Peace, and Performance in Jómsvíkinga Saga and Vinland Saga. In Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai, edited by Minjie Su. D.S. Brewer.

Yukimura, Makoto. 2026. Go Beyond Iceland to the End of the Edge of the World – The Genuine Adventurer Thorfinn Thorsson (Yao Sun, trans.). In Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai, edited by Minjie Su. D.S. Brewer.

Danesin, Maxime. 2026. The Valkyries and Fenrir in the Mangaesque Imaginationscape. In Medievalism in Japanese Manga: From Vikings to Samurai, edited by Minjie Su. D.S. Brewer.

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