Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/10/2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/8-9/2026

Phillips, Maya. 2026. ‘Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender’ shows how to beat franchise fatigue [In print as: Franchise Fatigue And How to Stop It]. New York Times (August 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/06/movies/avatar-aang-the-last-airbender.html

Degg, D. D. 2026. Trump proud of colonizer image. Daily Cartoonist (August 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/08/trump-proud-of-colonizer-image/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. ‘The Ribbon Hero’ is an infectiously hopeful magical girl take on a classic: Studio OUTLINE's reimaigining of Osamu Tezuka's 'The Princess Knight' is a kick-ass anime film whose heart makes up for its whimsically off the rails final act. io9 (August 8): https://gizmodo.com/the-ribbon-hero-netflix-anime-movie-review-osamu-tezuka-princess-knight-2000795955

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Drawing the atomic bomb: Jonathan Fetter-Vorm on Trinity. GraphicMemoirBlog (August 7): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/drawing-the-atomic-bomb-jonathan

Bieri, Chris. 2026. After a tumultuous year, Anchorage’s David Harper reaches a career pinnacle in comics. Anchorage Daily News (August 5): https://www.adn.com/alaska-life/2026/08/05/after-a-tumultuous-year-anchorages-david-harper-reaches-a-pinnacle-of-a-career-in-comics/

Herb Block Foundation. 2026. 2026 Herb Block Prize Winner – Jack Ohman. Herblock (June 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5EqgFTtmh8

Jaffe, Alex. 2026. Who are the eight different Clayfaces? DC Comics blog (August 4): https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-08-04/who-are-the-eight-different-clayfaces

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Marvel smashes DC for once: Comics publisher weekly marketshare chart. Bleeding Cool (August 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-smashes-dc-for-once-comics-publisher-weekly-marketshare-chart/

Milligan, Badr. 2026. David Harper wins his first Eisner Award! SDCC 2026 Recap, SKTCHD, & Comic-Con Survival Tips. The Short Box Podcast: A Comic Book Talk Show (507; August 5): https://www.theshortboxpodcast.com/281000/episodes/19591448-david-harper-wins-his-first-eisner-award-sdcc-2026-recap-sktchd-comic-con-survival-tips

Harper, David. 2026. Why we love comics with Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick. SKTCHD's Off Panel (564; August 3): https://traffic.libsyn.com/sktchd/Why_We_Love_Comics_SDCC.mp3, and https://sktchd.com/podcast/off-panel-564-why-we-love-comics-with-joshua-williamson-and-kelly-sue-deconnick/

Harper, David. 2026. “I try to never do the same page twice”: Artist Matías Bergara on his art and A Mischief of Magpies. SKTCHD (August 5): https://sktchd.com/art-feature/matias-bergara-art-feature-interview/

Robles, Jose María. 2026. Jeff Smith, comic book legend: "'Bone' is one of the most censored books in the US". Mundo America (August 7): https://www.mundoamerica.com/entertainment/2026/08/07/6a75956fe85ece61308b459e.html

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Steven Pennella. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj4j86oW0Jw

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, Bandits, & Bins - Ben Sears. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1I5trBZ_-Yo

Robinson, N. Scott and Alex Grand. 2026. Secret identities: American superheroes international comics - San Diego #ComicCon 2026. Comic Book Historians (August 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5eBw2cbUOmU

Loase, Heather. 2026. Free SAW Comics Workshop You are an athlete! - with Heather Loase. Sequential Artists Workshop (August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DDDqc6_0ZVU

Degg, D. D. 2026. 80th Annual Reuben Award winners. Daily Cartoonist (August 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/08/80th-annual-reuben-award-winners/

Frankey and Coy. 2026. Denys Cowan on Static, Nightwing & Milestone. DC Studios Showcase: The Official Podcast (6; August 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bSebuRvv6vQ

Brown, Glenn. 2026. Daily News should continue to root out 'pornography' [Arlo and Janis letter]. Galveston Daily News (August 3): https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/daily-news-should-continue-to-root-out-pornography/article_7e9c8ceb-2312-4c7f-bbcc-e335c9595c97.html

Taylor, Mary Ann. 2026. Most comics have something enough to offend somebody [Arlo and Janis letter]. Galveston Daily News (August 8): https://www.galvnews.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/most-comics-have-something-enough-to-offend-somebody/article_9f96e21a-34fe-4a41-91a5-33e44b4e8996.html

Bahr, Lindsey / Associated Press. 2026. New Spider-Man movie nets a historic opening. Washington Post (August 5): B1, 3

Unknown. 1928. To Make “Ella Cinders" Doll. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (7; June 7): 66. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-07-07_61_7/page/66/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. London Cartoonist Here. Tom Webster of London Daily Mail Covered the Tunney-Heeney Fight [sports cartooning]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 61 (10; July 28): 20. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-07-28_61_10/page/20/mode/2up

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/6/2026

Wijngaard, Caspar. 2026. I’m Caspar Wijngaard AMA!. Reddit (July): https://www.reddit.com/r/thePowerFantasy/comments/1ukel2i/im_caspar_wijngaard_ama/

Unknown. 1944. Town talk: Private [Frank] Hawkinson cartoonist for his Camp Siebert paper. Yonkers Herald Statesman (August 17). Online at https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/08/flea-market-finds-steranko-iron-ons.html

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ lands biggest Tuesday in box office history: The records keep piling up for Sony's superhero blockbuster that stars Tom Holland, Zendaya and Sadie Sink. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-biggest-tuesday-1236665110/

Hibberd, James. 2026. Disney predicts ‘Spider-Man’ record opening “bodes well” for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’: Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro makes a case for 'Brand New Day' being a good omen for 'Doomsday' box office. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/disney-spider-man-record-avengers-doomsday-1236664761/

Davids, Brian. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ star Michael Mando on finally returning as Scorpion: “This is Level One of the character’s potential”: The 'Better Call Saul' alum is never one to get ahead of himself, but he admits he can't help but think about Scorpion's future as Venom. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/spider-man-brand-new-day-michael-mando-scorpion-1236665373

Asher-Perrin, Emmet. 2026. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a reminder we could all use right now: You ARE saving the Shire for you, doofus. Reactor (July 31): https://reactormag.com/movie-review-spider-man-brand-new-day/

McBride, Carrie. 2026. The Spider-Verse awaits...at the library!. NYPL Blog (July 31): https://www.nypl.org/blog/2026/07/31/spider-verse-awaitsat-library

Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney’s strong parks results contrast with Universal’s gloomy outlook [In print as: Disney and Universal Executives Tell a Tale of Two Theme Parks]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-parks-universal.html

Barnes, Brooks. 2026. Disney+ cracks open the door to TikTok creator videos: Disney said it would allow “thoughtfully curated” fan-created videos, using clips from its library, to appear on the streaming service [In print as: TikTok Creators Gain Access To Original Disney Characters]. New York Times (August 5): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/05/business/media/disney-tiktok-videos.html

Gajewski, Ryan. 2026. Animated Bollywood-focused musical ‘Diya’ in the works at Paramount from producers Jonathan Goldstein, John Francis Daley. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/diya-paramount-animated-bollywood-musical-goldstein-daley-1236664847/

Hall, Mary Helene. 2026. Homewood native David McCaw lands his first cartoon in New Yorker. Bham Now (August 6): https://bhamnow.com/2026/08/06/homewood-native-david-mccaw-lands-his-first-cartoon-in-the-new-yorker/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘The Vale – Origins’ Director Abigail Hing Wen & John Aoshima discuss expanding the book into an animated world. Animation Magazine (August 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/the-vale-origins-director-abigail-hing-wen-john-aoshima-discuss-expanding-the-book-into-an-animated-world/

Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Comic artist Don Aguillo comics, DOOMSDAY, and the invasion of AI art into the medium. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uREK2ZmpSjI

Davidson, Keith. 2026. COMICS! The Magazine's Joseph Keatinge talks issue 7!. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wl3hlIX_XOs

Siuntres, John. 2026. The Bill Sienkiewicz doc with Sal Abbinanti. Word Balloon (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bFnqTBKHi04

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic art collector interview with Little John Nacinovich. CAF+ (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agAcmt6bhj0

Unknown. 2026. Danny Trejo reveals the history behind Year of the Devil - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxG0UZJL1kU

Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Justin Giampaoli & Art Ebuen on the Central Valley crime comic Westside from Studio 12-7. Fanbase Press (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dIkLOMa9ToE

Dillon, Bryant. 2026. SDCC 2026: Gizmoe Studios founder Mike Stradford on being an indie comic creator in 2026 and more. Fanbase Press (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yr_LpTgxLc0

Farley, Chad. 2026. Vampirella vs. Red Sonja: Red City - Chuck Brown bringing two legendary warriors back together! Collectors Confessions (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghDQcVWmmvc

Sharp, Kevin. 2026. Page I love with Craig Thompson [Hicksville by Dylan Horrocks]. CAF+ (August 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S__NBZmHRyM

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Talkin' (Killer) Tomatoes with Bob Frantz. Words, Images, & Worlds (August 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VwSQmiasn24

Lee, Cassy. 2026. Drawing BIG feelings with Cassy Lee - SAW Free Friday Night Comics Workshop. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5eG5csPUb8

Unknown. 2026. Todd McFarlane on Spawn's future & comic books - SDCC 2026. CBR Presents (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wUqKZu59pY

Stenzel, Wesley. 2025. Scott Adams, controversial Dilbert creator, says he's paralyzed below the waist amid cancer battle. Entertainment Weekly (December 16): https://ew.com/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-paralyzed-below-the-waist-11870540

Sirvent, Roberto. 2025. BAR Book Forum: Ben Passmore’s book, “Black Arms to Hold You Up”. Black Agenda Report (December 17): https://www.blackagendareport.com/bar-book-forum-ben-passmores-book-black-arms-hold-you

Showalter, Walter. 2025. A picture is worth a thousand words: Fargo author’s novella adapted into graphic novel [Blake Alb AKA Darrin Albert; John Davies; Snowcrow]. High Plains Reader (December 18): https://hpr1.com/a-picture-is-worth-a-thousand-words-fargo-authors-novella-adapted-into-graphic-novel/

Whitbrook, James. 2025. Archie Comics is getting another reboot—but not at Archie Comics. io9 (December 19): https://gizmodo.com/archie-comics-reboot-2026-oni-press-2000701611

Schedeen, Jesse. 2025. Archie Comics teases its strangest, most exciting reboot ever. IGN (December 18): https://www.ign.com/articles/archie-comics-teases-its-strangest-most-exciting-reboot-ever

Pinckard, Cliff. 2025. Legendary comic strip now controlled by Sony [Peanuts]. cleveland.com (December 19): https://www.cleveland.com/nation/2025/12/legendary-comic-strip-now-controlled-by-sony.html

Unknown. 2025. Sony buys a majority stake in the ‘Peanuts’ comic for $457 million from Canada’s WildBrain. Associated Press (December 19): https://apnews.com/article/sony-snoopy-peanuts-charlie-brown-d41b5c0973b9bdbfa7622caf3a11ef92

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. What happens next in the Diamond Bankruptcy…and a few loose ends. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/what-happens-next-in-the-diamond-bankruptcy-and-a-few-loose-ends/

Schenker, Brett. 2026. Diamond’s Trustee Morgan W. Fisher and some publishers reach a settlement over consigned goods. Graphic Policy (August 5): https://graphicpolicy.com/2026/08/05/diamonds-trustee-morgan-w-fisher-and-some-publishers-reach-a-settlement-over-consigned-goods/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. New York Symposium publishes fall line-up. Daily Cartoonist (August 5): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/05/new-york-symposium-publishes-fall-line-up/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Muppets/Marvel official crossover delivers a ‘different kind of comedy, according to Chip Zdarsky. CBR (August 5): https://www.cbr.com/marvel-the-muppets-crossover-chip-zdarsky-interview/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Jeremy Haun looks back–and ahead–at Ignition Press. The Beat (August 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jeremy-haun-looks-back-and-ahead-at-ignition-press/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Danny Luckert shines on Airwalker. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-danny-luckert-shines-on-airwalker/

Levin, Bob. 2026. R&R: Nos qui morituri [Watchmen]. TCJ (August 6): https://www.tcj.com/rr-nos-qui-morituri/

Benton, Nicholas F. 2026. F.C. native, author Ted White gained national notoriety. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 1, 4. Online at https://www.fcnp.com/2026/08/05/f-c-native-author-ted-white-gained-national-notoriety/

Dreisonstok, Mark. 2026. Otakon convention, a major cultural event in Washington. Falls Church News-Press (August 6): 5

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/5/2026

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. It’s over; Diamond Estate and Consignment Group reach settlement. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/its-over-diamond-estate-and-consignment-group-reach-settlement/

Rhode, Mike. 2026. Flea Market Finds - Steranko, iron-ons, military music gag cartoons, and more; It's been a few months since we've had one of these posts, but the ephemera collecting never ends. ComicsDC blog (August 5): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/08/flea-market-finds-steranko-iron-ons.html

Henehan, Billy. 2026. Interview: Act 4 Publishing’s Scott Dunbier on Ditko, Perez and what’s next!. The Beat (August 5): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-act-4-publishings-scott-dunbier-on-ditko-perez-and-whats-next/

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Dropout's spoon isn't too big for the complete works of Don Hertzfeldt. AV Club (August 4): https://www.avclub.com/dropout-adds-complete-works-don-hertzfeldt-streamer

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: Revivifying a dead language through cartoons [Otto Soglow]. Print (August 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-revivifying-a-dead-language-thru-cartoons/

Weprin, Alex. 2026. ‘Toy Story 5’ and theme parks power Disney in latest quarter, as company teases big changes ahead. Hollywood Reporter (August 5): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/toy-story-5-theme-parks-power-disney-latest-earnings-report-1236664400/

Lussier, Germain. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ has so many Easter eggs in its graphics; One of the film's designers has been posting some amazing work on social media. io9 (August 5): https://gizmodo.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-has-so-many-easter-eggs-in-its-graphics-2000794629

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Voices for Children posters up for sale. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/voices-for-children-posters-up-for-sale/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Tel Aviv political cartoon exhibit damaged. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/tel-aviv-political-cartoon-exhibit-damaged/

Brown, Hannah. 2026. Exhibition of ultra-Orthodox military draft cartoons vandalized ahead of Animix Festival. Jerusalem Post (August 4): https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/culture/article-904567

Hutchinson, Chase. 2026. The force remains strong with Star Wars animation in The Ninth Jedi; Building off the anime anthology Star Wars: Visions, this miniseries is a visually dazzling addition to a fading franchise. AV Club (August 5): https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-visions-ninth-jedi-review-disney-plus

Degg, D. D. 2026. Lee hopscotching syndicates?. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/lee-hopscotching-syndicates/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Support downthetubes. Daily Cartoonist (August 4): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/04/support-downthetubes/

Cummings, Zoe. 2026. The real heroes of this anime convention? Folks with glue guns and duct tape; This summer, more than 47,000 people descended on downtown D.C. for three straight days, many of them in intricate and fragile costumes. Washington Post (August 5): https://www.washingtonpost.com/style/2026/08/05/real-heroes-this-anime-convention-carry-glue-guns-duct-tape/

Schwartz, William. 2026. The peculiarly logical webcomics of Øyvind Thorsby. TCJ (August 5): https://www.tcj.com/the-peculiarly-logical-webcomics-of-oyvind-thorsby/

Sausverd, Antoine. 2015. "Ninette Patapon", un "Little Nemo" à la française. Töpfferiana (January 21): http://www.topfferiana.fr/2015/01/ninette-patapon-un-little-nemo-a-la-francaise/

Unknown. 1922. Herriman and Swinnerton hobnob with Indians in torrid Arizona. Fourth Estate (August 5): 20. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=876&view=1up

Unknown. 1928. Artists and writers compete in golf; Gene Brehn wins low net in Tarrytown tournament -- Byrnes, Maxwell, Rex Beach win prizes. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 26. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Artists and writers hold golf tourney [Rube Goldberg photograph]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 26. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. A “Reg'lar” golfer [Gene Byrnes photograph]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 26. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/26/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. Smitty has a brother [Walter Berndt]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 1; May 26): 42. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-01-26_61_1/page/42/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. "Gump" suit pending; Hoag refrains from pressing further actions until Syracuse result. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate (61; 2; June 2): 4. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-06-02_61_2/page/4/mode/2up

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/4/2026

Doran, Colleen. 2026. Snow Glass Apples cover process. Colleen Doran's Funny Business (August 4): https://colleendoran.substack.com/p/snow-glass-apples-cover-process

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Capitol Comics wins Summer 2026 Image Comics Select Retailer Award. Bleeding Cool (August 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/capitol-comics-wins-summer-2026-image-comics-select-retailer-award/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Absolute Batman #22 cover art by Jorge Molina sells for over $18,000: Absolute Batman #22 retailer exclusive original cover artwork by Jorge Molina sells for over $18,000 at auction. Bleeding Cool (August 3): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/absolute-batman-22-cover-art-by-jorge-molina-sells-for-over-18000/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Oz Guardian lets Katauskas go. Daily Cartoonist (August 3): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/03/oz-guardian-lets-katauskas-go/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Ande Parks discusses his Bad Thoughts. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-ande-parks-discusses-his-bad-thoughts/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 08/04/26: Booster Gold hits turbulence. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-080426/

Medina, Madilynne. 2026. SF Cartoon Art Museum closes weeks after former curator's arrest. SFGate (August 3): https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/cartoon-art-museum-closure-22372521.php

Dieppa, Isabel. 2026. How the MCU is (finally) embracing the real Jean Grey. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/how-the-mcu-is-finally-embracing-the-real-jean-grey/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Meowsterpiece Theater: ‘Alley Cats’ creator Ricky Gervais raises the curtain on his animated adult comedy [In print as: Meowsterpiece Theater: ‘Alley Cats’ Creator Ricky Gervais Raises the Curtain on His Animated Adult Comedy]. Animation Magazine (361; September): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/08/meowsterpiece-theater-alley-cats-creator-ricky-gervais-raises-the-curtain-on-his-animated-adult-comedy/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Independent Manga Alliance launches [In print as: Small Publishers Join Forces to Form Independent Manga Alliance]. Publishers Weekly (August 4): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100973-small-publishers-join-forces-to-form-independent-manga-alliance.html

McFadden, Tate. 2026. R&R: Found family at the end of the world: A Rachel Pollack Doom Patrol retrospective. TCJ (August 4): https://www.tcj.com/rr-found-family-at-the-end-of-the-world-a-rachel-pollack-doom-patrol-retrospective/

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. Interview: Tasia M S and Barbara Perez Marquez on To Dance the Moon and Stars. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tasia-m-s-and-barbara-perez-marquez-on-to-dance-the-moon-and-stars/

Cronin, Brian. 2026. The Tom King Batman era began ten years ago. CBR (August 3): https://www.cbr.com/batman-tom-king-debut/

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with special guest Sarah Gailey (August 4). Pop Culture Squad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUA2Koa5fv8

Dave. 2026. Che Grayson on Absolute Catwoman & crafting stories with Scott Snyder. Dave (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hotuQJMtS0s

Siuntres, John. 2026. Jordan Blum and Scott Koblish talk The Big Shakedown Minor Threats and more. Word Balloon (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx80AUKJx1Q

Harper, David. 2026. Joshua Williamson and Kelly Sue DeConnick on why they love comics at San Diego Comic Con. SKTCHD's Off Panel (August 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hyCRxOCwh0o

Sumner, Andrew, Marcos Cronander, Chris Butera, and Jim Zub. 2026. Conan: Tides of the Tyrant King - San Diego Comic Con panel 2026. Legends of CONAN Podcast (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDWnVWVRfDU

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Felix Cheong on 1960s Singapore, graphic novels and hidden histories; how the Singaporean writer transforms forgotten events, social anxieties, and historical mysteries into compelling comics. GraphicMemoirBlog (August 4): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/felix-cheong-on-1960s-singapore-graphic

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. You’ve seen Spider-Man Brand New Day – now what comics can you read?. The Beat (August 4): https://www.comicsbeat.com/youve-seen-spider-man-brand-new-day-now-what-comics-can-you-read/

Adlakha, Siddhant. 2026. Brand New Day shares its soul with a '70s Spider-Man movie no one remembers: A low-budget spin-off of a CBS series was the first to dig into Peter Parker's dual identity. AV Club (August 4): https://www.avclub.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-shares-soul-with-70s-spider-man-strikes-back

Gil, Bruce. 2026. BMW is playing a Spider-Man ad on its dashboard displays, and people are pissed: The automaker is framing it as an 'exclusive' animation tied to a broader brand partnership with the new Spider-Man movie. io9 (August 4): https://gizmodo.com/bmw-is-playing-a-spider-man-ad-on-its-dashboard-displays-and-people-are-pissed-2000794369

Rubin, Rebecca. 2026. ‘Movies aren’t dead after all’: Sony Pictures boss Tom Rothman on historic ‘Spider-Man’ box office and losing Tarantino’s Cliff Booth sequel to Netflix. Variety (August 3): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/sony-tom-rothman-spider-man-brand-new-day-box-office-record-1236826285/

Lennon, Jen. 2026. It’s no longer Morbin’ time: Sony CEO ‘doesn’t know’ if there will be more Spider-Man spin-off movies: Tom Rothman confirms there are currently no Spider-Man Universe films in development at Sony. io9 (August 4): https://gizmodo.com/its-no-longer-morbin-time-sony-ceo-doesnt-know-if-there-will-be-more-spider-man-spin-off-movies-2000794163

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Writer Brian Nathanson on Source Point Press' War Gods. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWD6dJXMyHI

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Dean Haspiel & Doug Latino on Real Life Comix. Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (August 4): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VR7vicKJA9w

Reklaw, Jesse. 2026. Jesse Reklaw - 90s mini-comics oral history archives. Sequential Artists Workshop (July 31): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yddPNaWVk14

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/3/2026

[Mis-addressed these earlier today so they didn't post]

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Tini Howard brings Sicko to San Diego. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-tini-howard-brings-sicko-to-san-diego/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. County College of Morris acquires The Joe Kubert School. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/county-college-of-morris-acquires-the-joe-kubert-school/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. The 10 artists that influenced Bob Staake. Daily Cartoonist (August 2): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/02/the-10-artists-that-influenced-bob-staake/

Castellano, Giuseppe. 2025. Bob Staake. The Illustration Department Podcast (297; February 18): https://the-illustration-department-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/bob-staake

Griepp, Milton. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in photos – Part 3: Thursday and Friday. Scoop (July 31): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63002/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-3, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63001/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-4

Van de Wiele, Eva. 2021. Domesticating and glocalising the dreamy: McCay’s Little Nemo and its sequels in early Italian Corriere dei Piccoli (1909-1914). Interfaces (46): https://doi.org/10.4000/interfaces.3405, and https://journals.openedition.org/interfaces/3405

Palevsky, Hagai. 2026. ‘Survival is aspirational’: An interview with Katie Skelly. TCJ (August 3): https://www.tcj.com/survival-is-aspirational-an-interview-with-katie-skelly/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Heavy metal drummer closes comic shop, Bizarro-Wuxtry shuts down, new store opens in Ohio: Comic store shop talk, July 2026. Scoop (August 1): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/63005/heavy-metal-drummer-closes-comic-shop-bizarro-wuxtry-shuts-down-new-store-opens-ohio

Leonard, K. W. 2026. Geek spaces of Knoxville: The comic book shops. Inside of Knoxville (July 24): https://insideofknoxville.com/2026/07/geek-spaces-of-knoxville-the-comic-book-shops/

Monk, Gabrielle. 2026. Comic book store opening this weekend in North Ridgeville. The Chronicle-Telegram (July 27): https://chroniclet.com/news/471825/comic-book-store-opening-this-weekend-in-north-ridgeville/

Bracelin, Jason. 2026. Famed metal drummer closes his Vegas comic book shop. Las Vegas Review-Journal (July 10): https://neon.reviewjournal.com/books/famed-metal-drummer-closes-his-vegas-comic-book-shop-3338786/

Belkoura, Ismael M. 2026. Made in Tarrant: Comics store opens as safe space for marginalized individuals, gamers, artists. Fort Worth Report (July 26): https://fortworthreport.org/2026/07/26/made-in-tarrant-comics-store-opens-as-safe-space-for-marginalized-individuals-gamers-artists/

Keaney, Kevin. 2026. Thank you to The Outer Limits: I am writing to mark the upcoming retirement and closing of my favorite store on Moody Street, The Outer Limits. Waltham Times (January 20): https://walthamtimes.org/2026/01/20/thank-you-to-the-outer-limits/

Pelan, Tim. Unknown. To the wonder: The lyrical appeal and influence of Richard Donner’s ‘Superman’. Cinephilia & Beyond: https://cinephiliabeyond.org/wonder-lyrical-appeal-influence-richard-donners-superman/

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Exclusive: ‘Futurama’ S14 directors reveal new character, Brocky J. Animation Magazine (July 31): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/exclusive-futurama-s14-directors-reveal-new-character-brocky-j/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Give a little money to James Tynion IV and the Harvey Pekar family. The Beat (August 3): https://www.comicsbeat.com/give-a-little-money-to-james-tynion-iv-and-the-harvey-pekar/

Unknown. 1928. New Aviation Comic [Tail Spin Tommy]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (52; May 19): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-19_60_52/page/30/mode/2up

Unknown. 1928. 725,000 Kid Club Members [Ad Carter, Just Kids]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (52; May 19): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-19_60_52/page/30/mode/2up

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 8/1-2/2026

Barnes, Sierra and Cait McPherson. 2026. Book launch: Hans Vogel Is Dead Vol. 2 with Sierra Barnes (with fellow cartoonist Cait McPherson) [audio and photos]. Washington DC: Fantom Comics (August 1): https://archive.org/details/book-launch-hans-vogel-is-dead-vol.-2-with-sierra-barnes-with-fellow-cartoonist-cait-mc-pherson

 

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. San Francisco’s Cartoon Art Museum closing this weekend. The Beat (August 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/cartoon-art-museum-closing-2026/

 

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cartoon Art Museum closes (for now). Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/cartoon-art-museum-closes-for-now/

 

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cristina, Carrilho react to being on terrorist target list [Portugal]. Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/portuguese-cartoonists-react-to-being-targeted/

 

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. SDCC ’26: Crownsville wins the 11th annual Dwayne McDuffie Award for Diversity in Comics. The Beat (August 1): https://www.comicsbeat.com/crownsville-dwayne-mcduffie-award/

 

Kallaugher, Kevin KAL. 2026. Replay of live conversation with Kevin KAL Kallaugher and special guest Jack Ohman. KAL Draws the Line (August 2): https://kaltoons.substack.com/p/replay-of-live-conversation-with

 

Degg, D. D. 2026. The 2026 Society of Illustrators Hall of Fame honorees. Daily Cartoonist (July 31): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/31/the-2026-society-of-illustrators-hall-of-fame-honorees/

 

Arrant, Chris. 2026. And the 2026 Harvey Awards nominees are...: The Harvey Awards reveal two of comics' biggest trends: DC's rise and translation's boom. Popverse (July 28): https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-harvey-awards-nominees-winners-2026-nycc

 

McDonald, Dan. 2026. Peppa Pig wins crunch legal battle against Vietnamese 'imposter' that copied much-loved cartoon for years. GB News (July 30): https://www.gbnews.com/celebrity/peppa-pig-copyright-legal-battle-vietnamese-imposter-wolfoo-british-cartoon

 

Degg, D. D. 2026. Pat Oliphant ambushes President Trump from the grave. Daily Cartoonist (August 1): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/08/01/pat-oliphant-ambushes-president-trump-from-the-grave/

 

Rabiroff, Zach. 2026. The long memory of Alan Moore, Part III: Crouching in the long grass. Flaming Hydra (July 31): https://flaminghydra.com/issue-619/

 

Unknown. 1928. ["Arthur F. Porter, formerly with the Bureau of Investigation of the Department of Justice in Georgia and Florida, has joined the Bridgeport (Conn.) Sunday Herald staff as a cartoonist"]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (51; May 12): 23. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-12_60_51/page/32/mode/2up

 

Metropolitan Newspaper Service. 1928. The Feg Murray Olympic Cables [sports cartoonist advertisement]. Editor and Publisher and the Fourth Estate 60 (51; May 12): 33. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1928-05-12_60_51/page/32/mode/2up

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/31/2026

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 07/31/26: Janis Joplin graphic novel incoming. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-073126/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Wonder Man season 2 canceled. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/wonder-man-season-2-canceled/

Otterson, Joe. 2026. ‘Wonder Man’ not returning for season 2 at Disney+. Variety (July 30): https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/wonder-man-canceled-disney-season-2-renewal-1236824259/

Harlock, J. D. 2026. Interview: Bryan Talbot & Mark Stafford shed light on their cult classic comedy Cherubs! The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-bryan-talbot-mark-stafford-shed-light-on-their-cult-classic-comedy-cherubs/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Vane Lindesay – RIP. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/vane-lindesay-rip/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Review: Spider-Man: Brand New Day cements Spidey as Marvel’s greatest hero. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/spider-man-bnd-review/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Official comics "Special Thanks" credits in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Bleeding Cool (July 30): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/official-comics-special-thanks-credits-in-spider-man-brand-new-day/

Moreau, Jordan. 2026. ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ credits scene explained: Will Tom Holland return in ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ or ‘Secret Wars’?. Variety (July 30): https://variety.com/2026/film/news/spider-man-brand-new-day-credits-avengers-doomsday-secret-wars-1236821075/

Oller, Jacob. 2026. Brand New Day's post-credits scene snaps Spidey back into the larger MCU: Peter Parker's problems are so much more interesting than the larger fate of the Marvel franchise, but he's roped in all the same. AV Club (July 31): https://www.avclub.com/spider-man-brand-new-day-post-credits-scene-doomsday

Lennon, Jen. 2026. Tom Holland: Sony ‘never found the right time’ for a Spider-Man/Venom crossover: In a new interview, Holland explains why the crossover never happened, despite both franchises setting it up. io9 (July 31): https://gizmodo.com/tom-holland-sony-never-found-the-right-time-for-a-spider-man-venom-crossover-2000793226

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning points [#191]. Scoop (July 30): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-191/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Dark Horse union alleges company is targeting senior editors. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dark-horse-senior-editors/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Ringo Awards nominees announced for 2026. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/ringo-awards-nominees-announced-for-2026/

Edwards, Jay. 2026. County College of Morris acquires Joe Kubert School of Cartoon and Graphic Art. WRNJ (July 29): https://wrnjradio.com/county-college-of-morris-acquires-joe-kubert-school-of-cartoon-and-graphic-art/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Joe Kubert School now part of County College of Morris. Daily Cartoonist (July 30): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/30/joe-kubert-school-now-part-of-county-college-of-morris/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Iron Circus to publish color edition of 'Banned Book Club': Story of rebellious Korean students was banned in some U.S. schools. Scoop (July 31): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62998/iron-circus-publish-color-edition-banned-book-club

Griepp, Milton. 2026. San Diego Comic-Con 2026 in photos: Preview Night, Part 1-2. Scoop (July 30): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62993/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-1, and https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62992/san-diego-comic-con-2026-photos-part-2

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC ‘26: Hall H in photos. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-hall-h-in-photos/

Destito, Deanna. 2026. SDCC ’26: The exhibit floor in photos. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-the-exhibit-floor-in-photos/

Adams, Erik, Danette Chavez, William Hughes, and Matt Schimkowitz. 2026. 5 to watch: The Simpsons at the movies: Apple TV’s Cape Fear failed to top “Cape Feare”—here are four more classic-era episodes that are attentive to their movie-parodying duty. AV Club (July 30): https://www.avclub.com/simpsons-best-movie-parodies-citizen-kane-mary-poppins-rear-window-cape-fear-101-dalmatians

Alexander, Justin. 2026. Why can’t Marvel or DC sell graphic novels?. The Alexandrian (July 30): https://thealexandrian.net/wordpress/53733/comics/why-cant-marvel-or-dc-sell-graphic-novels

Kenseth, Lars. 2026. What am I doing here? Or celebrating the tangled habitrail of creative life. Lars Kenseth's Substack (July 30): https://larskenseth.substack.com/p/what-am-i-doing-here

Destito, Deanna. 2026. Interview: Leah Williams talks SDCC, Ignition Press, and Voyeur. The Beat (July 31): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-leah-williams-talks-sdcc-ignition-press-and-voyeur/

Millman, Debbie and Steven Heller. 2026. PRINT Book Club recap: Aubrey Hirsch’s radical reframing of womanhood. Print (April 26): https://www.printmag.com/book-club/print-book-club-recap-aubrey-hirschs-radical-reframing-of-womanhood/

Heller, Steven. 2026. The Daily Heller: It was great working with you, Steven Brower. Print (July 31): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-it-was-great-working-with-you-steven-brower/

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Let’s not, but say we did — This week’s links. TCJ (July 31): https://www.tcj.com/lets-not-but-say-we-did-this-weeks-links/

Urasawa, Naoki. 2026. Oshimi Shuzo. Manben: Behind the Scenes of Manga with Urasawa Naoki (July 18): https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/shows/5001522/

Salkowitz, Rob. 2026. John Cusack’s new graphic novel ‘Momo’ is the surreal thing. Forbes (July 24): https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2026/07/24/john-cusacks-new-graphic-novel-momo-is-the-surreal-thing/

Calò, Davide. 2026. Rolling through escape: Davide Calò on ZUZU’s graphic novels [Italy]. SOLRAD (July 27): https://solrad.co/rolling-through-escape-davide-calo-on-zuzus-graphic-novels

Saito, Takeshi. 2026. New manga shares story of schoolgirls who saw off Japan's 'kamikaze' pilots ["Chiran de no Yakusoku o Mune ni"]. Mainichi Japan (July 27): https://mainichi.jp/english/articles/20260723/p2a/00m/0na/019000c

Barder, Ollie. 2026. 'Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind' manga box set review: Peerless and entirely epic. Forbes (July 29): https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2026/07/29/nausica-of-the-valley-of-the-wind-manga-box-set-review-peerless-and-entirely-epic/

Garland, Emma. 2026. Legendary VICE cartoonist Anna Haifisch on the life of the artist. Vice (July 23): https://www.vice.com/en/article/anna-haifisch-the-artist-interview-2026/

Gumushan, Tanyel. 2026. Frank Wildhorn on how manga musicals could be the future of theatre: Death Note is coming back to London!. WhatsOnStage (July 27): https://www.whatsonstage.com/news/frank-wildhorn-on-how-manga-musicals-could-be-the-future-of-theatre_1726313/

Osmond, Andrew. 2026. Light and Ryuk sing in Death Note: The Musical. Anime News Network (July 29): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-07-29/light-and-ryuk-sing-in-death-note-the-musical/.239869

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Michael Schwartz and Rachael Schaefer on their Kickstarter campaign for the graphic novel, ‘Till Death,’ with Clover Press. Fanbase Press (July 30): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58967-fanbase-press-interviews-michael-schwartz-and-rachael-schaefer-on-their-kickstarter-campaign-for-the-graphic-novel-till-death-with-clover-press/

Dillon, Barbra. 2026. Fanbase Press interviews Bal Rogyrs on the upcoming Kickstarter campaign for the comic book, ‘Milling Witless’. Fanbase Press (July 30): https://fanbasepress.com/press/interviews/comics/item/58962-fanbase-press-interviews-bal-rogyrs-on-the-upcoming-kickstarter-campaign-for-the-comic-book-milling-witless/

Angeles, Christian. 2026. SDCC 2026: Writer Chris Condon on Image Comics' THAT TEXAS BLOOD, the FX series adaptation & more. Fanbase Press (July 24): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS-upF8vwaU

Dutta, Anwesha. 2026. Why graphic novels are the reading revolution India needs right now: More than preventing struggling readers from relapsing into doomscrolling, graphic novels have been crucial in stoking sociopolitical conversation. Vogue India (July 24): https://www.vogue.in/content/why-graphic-novels-are-the-reading-revolution-india-needs-right-now

Brooke, David. 2026. Family against the world: Christian Ward talks new sci-fi series ‘Forever Home’: On personal dynamics, climate anxiety, and a house that refuses even time itself. AIPT (July 30): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/ward-forever-home-feature/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. Rise, Pinhead, rise: Zac Thompson talks franchise ahead of ‘Hellraiser: Resurrections,’ new series: Thompson (alongside artist Gavin Mitchell) is behind one of five one-shots part of Hellraiser’s huge 40th anniversary. AIPT (July 28): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/28/hellraiser-resurrections-thompson-qa/

Coplan, Chris. 2026. “All you can do is help”: Dave Chisholm talks story, lost bits, and the future as part of ‘Is Ted OK?’ wrap-up: Spoilers ahead for one of 2026’s best sci-fi tales. AIPT (July 30): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/07/30/is-ted-ok-wrap-up/

Unknown. 1922. Berryman's pen an institution in Washington: Renowned Washington Star cartoonist begins his thirty-second year as interpreter of great events and "buddy" of government leaders. Fourth Estate (July 1): 15, 25. Online at https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=cub.u183021630470&seq=711&view=1up

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 7/30/2026

Unknown. 2026. Vale Vane Lindesay OAM [obituary]. Australian Cartoonists Association (July 28): https://cartoonists.org.au/blog/vale-vane-lindesay

Webb, Carolyn. 2017. South Melbourne Market still sustains 96-year-old former child forager [Vane Lindesay]. The Age (April 20): https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/south-melbourne-market-still-sustains-96yearold-former-child-forager-20170419-gvnypb.html

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. SDCC ’26: Winners and Losers of San Diego Comic-Con 2026. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-winners-and-losers-of-san-diego-comic-con-2026/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Terminal #1 has sold 300,000 copies, second printing incoming. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/terminal-1-has-sold-300000-copies-second-printing-incoming/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Creative Team Behind Terminal at San Diego Comic Con 2026 - The Beat Exclusive. The Beat (July 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AdhsvjQ1Kyo

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics publishers distributed by Massive Indies get discount printing: Comic book publishers subdistributed by Massive Indies through Lunar Distribution to now get discount printing options. Bleeding Cool (July 29): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-publishers-distributed-by-massive-indies-get-discount-printing/

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Vibe check: Anime Kat: Where fans can explore new ways to enjoy their favorite manga and games. Scoop (July 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62984/vibe-check-anime-kat

Alverson, Brigid. 2026. SDCC: Marvel, Webtoon, announce original series: New Marvel stories formatted for vertical scrolling. Scoop (July 29): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62985/sdcc-marvel-webtoon-announce-original-series

McKee, Rick. 2026. A dose of the truth: A collection of cartoons from Trump's Covid era. Rick McKee Ink (July 30): https://rickmckeeink.substack.com/p/a-dose-of-the-truth

Best, Daniel. 2026. DC vs Wozniak: Who owns the copyrights to unpublished works?. Daniel Best - Author (July 29): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/dc-vs-wozniak-who-owns-the-copyrights

Quaintance, Zack. 2026. Interview: Who are the mysterious SKRAWLLORDZ? [UK artist group]. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-who-are-the-mysterious-skrawllordz/

Hague, Cheryl. 2026. Disney’s The Black Cauldron: Gothic and horror narratives as therapeutic framework for childhood trauma and adolescent development. Australasian Journal of Popular Culture 15 (1): https://doi.org/10.1386/ajpc_00125_1

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. ‘PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie’ Director Cal Brunker takes us on a journey to the Island of Lost Pups [In print as: 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' Director Cal Brunker Takes Us on a Journey to the Island of Lost Pups]. Animation Magazine (360; July): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/paw-patrol-the-dino-movie-director-cal-brunker-takes-us-on-a-journey-to-the-island-of-lost-pups/

Unknown. 2026. ‘Peppa Pig’ creators win copyright suit against ‘Wolfoo’. Animation Magazine (July 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/peppa-pig-creators-win-copyright-suit-against-wolfoo/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Pudgy Penguins comic book trilogy to debut at San Diego Comic-Con. Brands Untapped (July 15): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/pudgy-penguins-comic-book-trilogy-to-debut-at-san-diego-comic-con/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. MoMA Curator Ron Magliozzi opens the vault for ‘It’s Alive!’ animation exhibit. Animation Magazine (July 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/moma-curator-ron-magliozzi-opens-the-vault-for-its-alive-animation-exhibit/

Unknown. 2026. Oscar-winning animator Glen Keane airlifted from mountain in Arizona rescue. Animation Magazine (July 29): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/07/oscar-winning-animator-glen-keane-airlifted-from-mountain-in-arizona-rescue/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Graphic Medicine Award winners announced. Daily Cartoonist (July 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/29/graphic-medicine-award-winners-announced/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Cristina, Carrilho targeted by Neo-Nazi group [Portugal]. Daily Cartoonist (July 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/29/cristina-carrilho-targeted-by-neo-nazi-group/

MacKinnon, Bruce. 2026. Bruce MacKinnon: I'm not retiring, but . . .: 'I’m loosening the shackle that connects my ankle to the drawing board only slightly'. Chronicle Herald (July 30): https://www.saltwire.com/nova-scotia/halifax/opinion-halifax/bruce-mackinnon-editorial-cartoonist-not-retiring

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Elmer Saflor sues Memes Generator for copyright infringement [Phillipines, Superelmer, webcomics]. Daily Cartoonist (July 29): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/07/29/elmer-saflor-sues-memes-generator-for-copyright-infringement/

Higuera, Diego. 2026. SDCC ’26: The Corpse Tour decides it’s Now or Never! [store; Tiny Onion]. The Beat (July 30): https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-26-the-corpse-tour-decides-its-now-or-never/

Dar, Taimur. 2026. IDW crime writers break down the new imprint - The Beat Exclusive [Amy Chase (Fixation) and Joey Esposito (Killer Influences)]. The Beat (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x-Idnvsi714

Wonder Maddie. 2026. Chris Schweizer interview: Outlaw's Apprentice - Webtoon & Kickstarter. Near Mint Condition (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9uT667ZLgM

Mega, Al. 2026. Jeff Treppel - Waypoint Comic Crusaders Podcast (739; July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I19qhryTMrI

Dom of X. 2026. Michael Schwartz interview: Talking Till Death & Kickstarter | Clover Press. Near Mint Condition (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjaKcTGUSas

Smith, Barney. 2026. The indie comics backlist problem — And John Holland’s smart fix [Die Bold Comics Digital Library] StoryComic Presents (527; July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fje7P9iEZn0

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. John Layman interview re-release. TASQ Art's Creator In Conversation (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHNCHed29UU

McAuley, Eoin. 2026. Paul Levitz interview [Re-release]. TASQ Art's Creator In Conversation (July 16): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqA9j5oi2x8

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Dan Watters - Writer of TMNT: Shredder. Capes and Tights Podcast (292; July 29): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6dIDN4eucTo

Davidson, Keith. 2026. Writers Evan Michael & Zak Johnson talk Dead Stop! Prana: Direct Market Solutions' The Final Cut (July 28): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZSc8Puhfs4

Snyder, Zack. 2026. Zack Snyder interviews Frank Miller on Dark Knight Returns, 300, Sin City & more!? (Full). Skiiwalker ENT (July 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Acg3rsjWIkU

Harrison, Bob and Mike Gold. 2026. Pop Culture SquadCast - LIVE with special guest Bob Frantz (podcast). Pop Culture Squad (July 30): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0BH8ALjsdQ

Wilkinson, Jane. 2026. 'I organised the first Comic Con' [Bernie Bubnis]. Witness History (July 30): https://www.bbc.com/audio/play/w3ct98bp

Jones, Iyana. 2026. Just announced: ‘Meet the Hueys’ by Oliver Jeffers. Publishers Weekly (July 30): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/100962-just-announced-meet-the-hueys-by-oliver-jeffers.html

Unknown. 2026. Oscar-winning animator recalls being rescued from Phoenix-area trail [Glen Keane]. AZFamily (July 29): https://www.azfamily.com/video/2026/07/29/oscar-winning-animator-recalls-being-rescued-phoenix-area-trail/

Belanger, Ashley. 2026. Artist sues AI meme generator for selling deeply personal comic as ad template [Elmer Saflor, aka "Superelmer"; Philippines; webcomic]: Meme generator may have screwed up by using templates in outputs, expert says. Ars Technica (July 27): https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/07/artist-sues-ai-meme-generator-for-selling-deeply-personal-comic-as-ad-template/

Lawley, Guy. 2026. The origins of vintage comics part 1 [color]. True Grit Texture Supply (July): https://www.truegrittexturesupply.com/blogs/news/origins-of-the-vintage-comics-aesthetic-part-1