Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/28/2026

 Hudoshnyk, Oksana and Oleksandr P. Krupskyi. 2022.  Science and comics: from popularization to the discipline of Comics Studies. History of Science 12 (2): 210-230. Online at https://www.hst-journal.com/index.php/hst/issue/view/20

RING Latinoamérica [Latin American Graphic Narrative Research Network]

ringlatinoamerica.wordpress.com

Unknown. 2026. Lamentamos el fallecimiento de John A. Lent. RING Latinoamérica (May 19): https://ringlatinoamerica.wordpress.com/2026/05/19/despedimosajohnlent/

Sherif, Adam Karenina. 2026. Interview: Dave Baker and Nicole Goux talk craft, marketing, and Punk’n Heads. The Beat (May 28): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-baker-and-nicole-goux-talk-craft-marketing-and-punkn-heads/

Holub, Christian. 2026. Dark Horse Employees Form Union. Publishers Weekly (May 27): https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/100492-dark-horse-employees-announce-the-formation-of-staff-union.html

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Dark Horse Workers Unionize: Include creator-owned comics in list of demands. ICv2 (May 27): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/62486/dark-horse-workers-unionize

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Staff of Dark Horse Comics Form a Union After Changes at the Publisher. Bleeding Cool (May 27): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/staff-of-dark-horse-comics-form-a-union-after-changes-at-the-publisher/

Baines, Graham. 2026. Creating Comics: An interview with Adrian Tchaikovsky. downthetubes (May 27): https://downthetubes.net/creating-comics-an-interview-with-adrian-tchaikovsky/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. “Play Is Evolving…”: Hasbro’s Tim Kilpin talks kids, kidults and KPop Demon Hunters. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/play-is-evolving-hasbros-tim-kilpin-talks-kids-kidults-and-kpop-demon-hunters/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Takashi Iizuka – Head of the Sonic Team at SEGA – Reflects on the Hedgehog’s Journey From Video Game Star to Pop Culture Icon. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/takashi-iizuka-head-of-the-sonic-team-at-sega-reflects-on-the-hedgehogs-journey-from-video-game-star-to-pop-culture-icon/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Konami Cross Media NY’s Mark Kirk Looks at How FAST Platforms Drive Engagement for Yu-Gi-Oh!. Brands Untapped (May 18): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/konami-cross-media-nys-mark-kirk-looks-at-how-fast-platforms-drive-engagement-for-yu-gi-oh/

Langsworthy, Billy. 2026. Paul Gitter of Disney Consumer Products on Blockbuster Launches for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Moana and More. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/paul-gitter-of-disney-consumer-products-on-blockbuster-launches-for-the-mandalorian-and-grogu-toy-story-5-moana-and-more/

Bloomfield, Sophie. 2026. Reactivating Relevance [Pink Panther]. Brands Untapped (May 27): https://www.brandsuntapped.com/reactivating-relevance/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Victoria Berrocales Awarded Jay Kennedy Memorial Scholarship. Daily Cartoonist (May 27): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/27/victoria-berrocales-awarded-2026-jay-kennedy-memorial-scholarship/

Barnett, David. 2026. The Comic Artist Detained by ICE; Becky Burke was about to embark on the trip of a lifetime. What followed was 19 days of hell. Prospect Magazine (May 26): https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/views/people/73617/the-comic-artist-detained-by-ice

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Jack Ohman Receives His Herblock Prize Award. Daily Cartoonist (May 26): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/05/26/jack-ohman-receives-his-herblock-prize-award/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. You Should Race to Your Local Theater to See ‘Adolescence of Utena’; GKIDS is bringing the eclectic 'Revolutionary Girl Utena' movie to the big screen for two nights only this June. io9 (May 28): https://gizmodo.com/adolescence-of-utena-movie-theaters-theatrical-release-2000764513

Kogan, Rick. 2026. Ready to Travel Into the Secret Life of Garry Trudeau and ‘Doonesbury’?. Chicago Tribune (May 27): https://www.recorderonline.com/features/entertainment_news/column-ready-to-travel-into-the-secret-life-of-garry-trudeau-and-doonesbury/article_0768badd-2ccb-568f-88cc-975bcbca6a95.html

Rollyson, Carl. 2026. ‘Trudeau & Doonesbury’ Examines a Comic Strip That Became Part of the National Discussion; Joshua Kendall’s new biography shows the cartoonist was prophetic about Donald Trump, first depicting him as a presidential candidate in 1987. New York Sun (May 25): https://www.nysun.com/article/trudeau-doonesbury-examines-a-comic-strip-that-became-part-of-the-national-discussion

Simons, Dean. 2026. Joel Meadows Launches New Kickstarter Campaign as George Pratt Issues New Message. The Beat (May 28): https://www.comicsbeat.com/joel-meadows-launches-new-kickstarter-campaign-as-george-pratt-issues-new-message/

Andrews, Sarah. 2026. Stephen R. Bissette, Vermont’s New Cartoonist Laureate, Draws From Waterbury-Duxbury Roots. Waterbury Roundabout (May 26): https://www.waterburyroundabout.org/news-archive/stephen-r-bissette-vermonts-new-cartoonist-laureate-draws-from-waterbury-duxbury-roots

Rhode, Mike (ed.). 2026. Remembering John Lent, Part 10: Chinese caricatures and RING's Latin American scholars tribute. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (May 28): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/05/remembering-john-lent-part-10-chinese.html

Pattinson, Tom. 2026. The World’s Largest Museum of Illustration Is About to Open Its Doors [Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration]. Positive News (May 25): https://positive.news/lifestyle/arts/landmark-illustration-museum-launches-in-the-capital/

Jameson. 2026. Ink & Insight w/Denis Kitchen & Kim Munson!. Comix 4 All (171; May 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=co7onndQfX4

Burns, Thommy. 2026. Larry Stark, Pioneer of EC Comics Fandom and Noted Theater Critic, Dies at 93. TCJ (May 28): https://www.tcj.com/larry-stark-pioneer-of-ec-comics-fandom-and-noted-theater-critic-dies-at-93/

Comic Art of the National Press Club

 I was lucky enough to be invited to lunch with Herblock winner Jack Ohman, and took some shots of the cartoons that are permanently on the National Press Club's The Reliable Source restaurant.

 These aren't visible to the general public unfortunately. Better captioning comic soon...

  

Jack Ohman, 2026 Herblock prize winner and NPC president Mark Schoeff Jr.in front of Jack's cartoons

The Wizard of Id by Parker and Hart

Snuffy Smith by Fred Laswell

Dick Tracy by Chester Gould

Bruce Guthrie posted his Herblock award photos

I posted my pics from the Herblock Prize ceremony and reception for Jack Ohman. I divided them between everything in the Coolidge and everything else. Direct links:

Coolidge (Presentation): http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2026_05_26B1_OhmanP

Everything else: http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2026_05_26B3_OhmanR

Herblock award ceremony with Jack Ohman (updated with link to more photos)

Foundation president Sarah Alex talking about the money the foundation has given away 

In the audience, are cartoonists Matt Wuerker. Rob Rogers. Steve Artley. KAL, Joel Pett, Nik Kowsar, Caroline Belefski, and probably others.

Rob Rogers introducing winner Jack Ohman.

5/28: The rest of my photos can be seen on my Flickr page.

Jack Ohman on visiting DC for his Herblock prize

The Trumplandia Tour!

It's weirder than you think in Washington, D.C....

Jack Ohman’s You Betcha! May 24

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/the-trumplandia-tour

My visit to President Kennedy's gravesite

It moved me, as it always does.

Jack Ohman’s You Betcha! May 25

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/my-visit-to-president-kennedys-gravesite 

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/8/2026

Khan, Ummni. 2019. Chester Brown and the Queerness of Johns. Critical Analysis of Law 6 (1): 39-52

Hickey, Nora and Amaris Ketcham. 2026. An Interview With Nadine Takvorian; I Always Meant for It to Be a Graphic Novel That Would Shed Light on a Hidden History Still Denied by the Turkish Government Today. Autobiographix (April 8): https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-nadine-takvorian

Gagliano, Gina. 2026. Telling Armenian Stories That Will Leave You Hungry for More: Nadine Takvorian in Conversation With Robert Mgrdich Apelian. TCJ (April 8): https://www.tcj.com/telling-armenian-stories-that-will-leave-you-hungry-for-more-nadine-takvorian-in-conversation-with-robert-mgrdich-apelian/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Indie Comics Library Launches From ComicBooked. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-indie-comics-library-launches-from-comicbooked/

Freeman, John. 2026. Barrow-in-Furness Declared UK’s First Comic Book Town. downthetubes (April 8): https://downthetubes.net/barrow-in-furness-declared-uks-first-comic-book-town/

Lussier, Germain. 2026. ‘She-Hulk’ Was Apparently One of Marvel’s Most Successful Shows; The head of Marvel Television explained that there was a disconnect between fans and general audiences. io9 (April 7): https://gizmodo.com/she-hulk-was-apparently-one-of-marvels-most-successful-shows-2000743580

Parker, Andrew and Alex Azor. 2026. Brad Winderbaum Is Here!. The Escape Pod (167; April 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUTOB7mBQF4

Swinimer, John. 2026. Adriano Ariganello Talks About ‘From Parts Unknown’. True North Country Comics Videos (April 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0vr_fPFF-M

Ohman, Jack and Sohail Al-Jamea. 2019. Alarmed: A Look at the Final Seconds of the Apollo 11 Moon Landing. Sacramento Bee (July 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSHPRQdXk_0

Gonzalez, Elijah. 2026. Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord Breathes a Bit of Life Into a Stock Villain; Disney+'s animated series makes a reasonable case for its main character's return. AV Club (April 6): https://www.avclub.com/star-wars-maul-shadow-lord-review-tv-disney-plus

Johnston, Rich. 2026. SCOOP: The Most Insane Version of Batman: The Killing Joke Ever Made; The most insane version of Alan Moore and Brian Bolland's Batman: The Killing Joke ever printed, limited to only 47 copies. Bleeding Cool (April 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/scoop-the-most-insane-version-of-batman-the-killing-joke-ever-made/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Batman: The Killing Joke to Receive a Silver Paper Release. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/killing-joke-silver-paper/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. A Million Dollars Worth of Original Artwork Stolen From Mark Evanier. Bleeding Cool (April 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/a-million-dollars-worth-of-original-artwork-stolen-from-mark-evanier/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. A Church Leader and an Atheist Comic Shop Owner, on Swamp Thing #88; Two comic shop owners, one a vocal atheist, the other a church leader, react to reading Swamp Thing #88, over Easter. Bleeding Cool (April 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/church-leader-atheist-comic-shop-owners-swamp-thing-88/

Perez, Javier. 2026. Interview: Organizers of Death of Superman Event Auction Discuss Selling Historical Comics Original Art. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-organizers-discuss-the-death-of-superman-event-auction/

Gorga, Jon. 2026. MoCCA Fest ‘26: Kids’ Comics Then and Now. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mocca-fest-26-kids-comics-then-and-now/

Hutchins, E. B. 2026. Interview: Zoe Tunnell Challenges Faith With New IDW Crime Comic Seven Wives. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-zoe-tunnell-seven-wives-idw-crime/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. Announcing the 2026 Sophie Castile Awards for Comics in Translation – US Edition. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/announcing-the-2026-sophie-castile-awards-for-comics-in-translation-us-edition/

Unknown. 2026. LJ Talks With Patrick Brower, Co-Owner of Challengers Comics + Conversation. Library Journal (April 8): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/lj-talks-with-patrick-brower-co-owner-of-challengers-comics-conversation

Unknown. 2026. LJ Talks With January Sun, Author of ‘The Reaper and the Waiting’. Library Journal (April 8): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/lj-talks-with-january-sun-author-of-the-reaper-and-the-waiting

Batten, Tom. 2026. LJ Talks With Tillie Walden, Author of ‘Charity and Sylvia’. Library Journal (April 8): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/lj-talks-with-tillie-walden-author-of-charity-and-sylvia

Unknown. 2026. Graphic Novels | Sure Bets. Library Journal (April 8): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/graphic-novels-sure-bets

Batten, Tom. 2026. A Profusion of Styles and Stories | Graphic Novel Preview. Library Journal (April 8): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/a-profusion-of-styles-and-stories-graphic-novel-preview

Sharp, Liam. 2026. Conan Portfolio. Liam Sharp’s SubStack (April 8): https://liamsharp.substack.com/p/conan-portfolio-7b6

Kaplan, Avery. 2026. 100 Dav Pilkey Character-Themed Little Free Libraries Launch Nationwide. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/100-dav-pilkey-character-themed-little-free-libraries-launch-nationwide/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Marvel and DC Launch New Digital Crossovers With Jeff, Aquaman, Supergirl, and Blade. The Beat (April 8): https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-dc-march-2026/

Martínez, A. 2026. 'The Boys' Returns for Fifth and Final Season. Morning Edition (April 8): https://www.npr.org/2026/04/08/nx-s1-5668147/the-boys-returns-for-fifth-and-final-season, https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2026/04/20260408_me_the_boys_returns_for_fifth_and_final_season.mp3, and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5668147

Siuntres, John. 2026. Taki Soma and Cat Farris Talk Parapsychologist. Word Balloon (April 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H52AtFkSenM

Haley, Matt, Jamar Nicholas, Steve Conley and Mike Manley. 2026. Jamar Nicholas, Steve Conley and Mike Manley. Pencil to Pencil (April 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kfikcIZzCts

Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Jacob Phillips and Tate Brombal - Everything Dead & Dying. Capes and Tights Podcast (276; April 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJLQzdbjyrg

Cox, Bill. 2026. ComicConnect Special Edition Death of Superman Auction Preview. CAF+ (April 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isryx0HoBoo

Cox, Bill. 2026. Comic Art Collector Interview with Dustin Whitney. CAF+ (April 7):  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=50slhJM2igs

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 3/13/2026

Schiedermair, Joachim. 2026. In the Shadow of Photography: Indexicality, Death, and Family Memory of the Second World War [Steffen Kverneland's Skygger]. Humanities 15 (3: 40): https://doi.org/10.3390/h15030040 and https://www.mdpi.com/2076-0787/15/3/40

Hall, Tom, Rob Sivak, and Sam Bernas-Dawes. 2025. As his 'Wimpy Kid' series hits #20, Jeff Kinney muses on his success, his craft, and his pre-teen readers. WYPR (October 17): https://www.wypr.org/show/midday/2025-10-17/as-his-wimpy-kid-series-hits-20-jeff-kinney-muses-on-his-success-his-craft-and-his-pre-teen-readers

Vadala, Nick. 2021. Best comic book shops in the Philly area.  Here are the best comic stores in Philly, the suburbs, and South Jersey to check out when you're looking for your next issue. Philadelphia Enquirer (February 22): https://www.inquirer.com/philly-tips/best-comic-books-stores-philadelphia-20210222.html

Hopkins, Earl. 2024. Two Philly-based comics creators are thinking outside the cereal box.  Former Inquirer journalist Don Steinberg and erstwhile Daily News cartoonist Rich Harrington are not just creating comics about cereals but also serving up an indie comics expo. Philadelphia Enquirer (March 30): https://www.inquirer.com/arts/don-steinberg-rich-harrington-cereal-indie-comics-expo-20240330.html

Hostutler, Mark. 2025. Comic Book Shop in Oxford Aims To Get Kids Back to Reading, Away from Electronics. Vista Today (March 19 2021, updated October 16): https://vista.today/2021/03/comic-book-shop-in-oxford-aims-to-get-kids-back-to-reading-away-from-electronics/

Toussaint, Jensen. 2025. Two Philly-based Creators Launch Independent Comic Book Label, Plan New Comics Expo. Vista Today (April 12 2025, updated May 5): https://vista.today/2024/04/philly-creators-launch-independent-comic-book-label-plan-new-comics-expo/

Weckerly, Dan. 2022. African American Physician — Already a Comic Book Hero — Has Street Named for Him [Doc Boston Adventures by Khoi Pham]. Vista Today (July 13, updated July 14): https://vista.today/2022/07/frank-erdman-boston-lansdale/

Kenney, Nancy. 2019. A New York salute to Rube Goldberg and his outlandish contraptions; Queens Museum celebrates a cartoonist who seems more relevant than ever. Art Newspaper (October 7): https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2019/10/07/a-new-york-salute-to-rube-goldberg-and-his-outlandish-contraptions

Pulver, Andrew. 2025. Comic strips look to the future at the Cartoon Museum in London. From Dan Dare to Judge Dredd, comics illustrate insights into our present and beyond. Art Newspaper (October 16): https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2025/10/16/comic-strips-envision-the-future-at-the-cartoon-museum-in-london

O'Brien, Connor. 2025. We're going on a bear hunt: Spitting Image challenged over Paddington satire. The recent litigation against the satirical TV programme raises questions as to the Peruvian immigrant's meaning in British culture. Index on Censorship (October 17): https://www.indexoncensorship.org/2025/10/were-going-on-a-bear-hunt-paddington-rupert-spitting-image/

Mikulich, Leah. 2025. Following Eight-year Legal Battle, Paoli Couple Awarded $10 Million in Win against Comic Book Grading Giant [restoration, conservation]. Vista Today (December 6): https://vista.today/2025/12/matt-emily-meyers-comic-books/

Mikulich, Leah. 2025. Paoli Couple Restores Collection of Rarest Comic Books in Country. Vista Today (October 17): https://vista.today/2025/10/restore-rare-comic-book-collectors/

Starner, Nina. 2025. The Paoli Couple Who Just Restored 200 of the Rarest Comic Books in the Country; Emily and Matt Meyers' Work Has Garnered Praise from Collectors. Their Work Is Sometimes So Good That Grading Companies Have Accused Them of Fraud. Philadelphia Inquirer (October 11): https://www.inquirer.com/arts/emily-matt-meyers-comic-book-restoration-20251011.html

Sandler, Jonathan. 2026. Robert Crumb Exhibition in London: From Underground Comix to the Walls of Mayfair, a Personal Visit to Robert Crumb's First London Show in a Decade. GraphicMemoirBlog (March 13): https://jsandlergraphicmemoir.substack.com/p/robert-crumb-exhibition-in-london

Bird, Jared. 2026. Interview: Simon Spurrier on "The Voice Said Kill". The Beat (March 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-simon-spurrier-on-the-voice-said-kill/

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. The Week in Diamond: Consignment Group Asks for Reimbursement; Fisher Appeals. The Beat (March 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-week-in-diamond-consignment-group-asks-for-reimbursement-fisher-appeals/

Griepp, Milton. 2026. Diamond Bankruptcy Trustee Appealing Consignment Decision; A Disappointing Continuation of Attempts to Seize Consignment Inventory. ICv2 (March 13): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61858/diamond-bankruptcy-trustee-appealing-consignment-decision

Griepp, Milton. 2026. IDW Finds Profits on Sales Increase. ICv2 (March 13): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61857/idw-finds-profits

Unknown. 2026. Top 20 Graphic Novels - February 2026; Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data. ICv2 (March 12): https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61855/top-20-graphic-novels-february-2026

Draper Carlson, Johanna. 2026. "Fort Psycho" Emphasizes Physical Comic Issues; Series by Matt Kindt & Brian Hurtt Coming August. ICv2 (March 13): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61859/fort-psycho-emphasizes-physical-comic-issues

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. Papercutz Reveals "Solar Sisters" Graphic Novel, Game, EP and More. The Beat (March 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/solar-sisters/

Freeman, John. 2026. In Memoriam: Comic Artist Clément Oubrerie. downthetubes (March 12): https://downthetubes.net/in-memoriam-comic-artist-clement-oubrerie/

Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Inside the Guide: Top 10 Bronze Age Books in 2000. Scoop (March 12): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/inside-the-guide-top-10-bronze-age-books-in-2000-3/

Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [171]. Scoop (March 12): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-171/

Morales, Mark. 2023. How to Ink a Comic Page With Mark Morales. Proko (November 2): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znBlOU3rERs

Spry, Jeff. 2026. "Invincible" Creator Robert Kirkman Braces Fans for S4's Bloody Battle Royale. Animation Magazine (358; March 12): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/03/invincible-creator-robert-kirkman-braces-fans-for-s4s-bloody-battle-royale/

Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 03/13/26: Aaron Pierre Joins "Man of Tomorrow". The Beat (March 13): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-031326/

Degg, D. D. 2026. Jack Ohman Wins 2026 Herblock Prize – Pedro X. Molina Is Finalist. Daily Cartoonist (March 12): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/03/12/jack-ohman-wins-2026-herblock-prize-pedro-x-molina-named-finalist/

Van Gelder, Lawrence. 2001. Hank Ketcham, Father of Dennis the Menace, Dies at 81. New York Times (June 2): B7. Online at https://www.nytimes.com/2001/06/02/arts/hank-ketcham-father-of-dennis-the-menace-dies-at-81.html

Burscough, Clark. 2026. Part VII: The New Blood — This Week's Links. TCJ (March 13): https://www.tcj.com/part-vii-the-new-blood-this-weeks-links/

Parkin, JK. 2026. Smash Pages Q&A - Ben H. Winters on "Benjamin". Smash Pages (March 12): https://smashpages.net/2026/03/12/smash-pages-qa-ben-h-winters-on-benjamin/

Mukherjee, Amritesh. 2026. "A History of the Emotions of Living in a Particular Period": Sarnath Banerjee on "Absolute Jafar"; An Interview with the Graphic Novelist. Scroll.in (March 7): https://amp.scroll.in/article/1090836/a-history-of-the-emotions-of-living-in-a-particular-period-sarnath-banerjee-on-absolute-jafar

Unknown. 2026. Meet Edanur Kuntman. CanvasRebel (March 8): https://canvasrebel.com/meet-edanur-kuntman/

Unknown. 2026. Alice Oseman Receives YA Book Prize Special Achievement Award. The Bookseller (March 10): https://www.thebookseller.com/news/alice-oseman-receives-ya-book-prize-special-achievement-award

Coplan, Chris. 2026. A Hero Brave, a Hero Bold: Dan Schkade Talks Work on "Flash Gordon" and "Lavender Jack"; The Writer-artist Explores the Many Similarities and Differences Between His Two Swashbuckling Paladins. AIPT (March 12): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/12/dan-schkade-on-flash-gordon-lavender-jack/

Brooke, David. 2026. Christian Ward Takes "Event Horizon" Deeper Into Hell With "Inferno". AIPT (March 12): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/12/christian-ward-event-horizon-inferno-qa/

Hassan, Chris. 2026. X-Men Monday #332 – Gene Luen Yang Talks "Jubilee: Deadly Reunion". AIPT (March 9): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/03/09/x-men-monday-332-gene-luen-yang-jubilee/

Unknown. 2026. Why Does Dennis the Menace Have Two Birthdays, on the Same Day?. BBC Newsround (February 18): https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/ckgl102z2d2o

Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: "Dear Historian" by Joff Winterhart; The Author of "Days of the Bagnold Summer" Returns with a Delightful Odd-couple Story About Two Women Bringing the Past to Life. Interview with Joff Winterhart. Observer (March 5): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-dear-historian-by-joff-winterhart

Bekit, Teklemariam. 2026. Cartoonist Freed After 15 Years in Prison Without Charge in Eritrea [Biniam Solomon]. BBC (March 12): https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70kg0x4xk5o

Weiss, Josh. 2026. Through: How David Dastmalchian's Genre-Defying Graphic Novel Reflects His Addiction Struggles. Interview with David Dastmalchian. SYFY Wire (March 10): https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/through-david-dastmalchian-graphic-novel-interview

Boyle, Lara. 2026. Books Are Ghosts: Lara Boyle Interviews Katie Fricas. SOLRAD (March 9): https://solrad.co/books-are-ghosts-lara-boyle-interviews-katie-fricas

Kern, Adam L. 2025. Comixing Frameworks: Rethinking the Euroamerican Critical Paradigm from the Perspective of Manga Studies. In Modern Japanese Literary Studies, edited by Seth Jacobowitz and Jonathan E. Abel. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press, 91-105. Online at https://library.oapen.org/bitstream/handle/20.500.12657/110798/1/9780472905720.pdf

Jack Ohman's wins the Herblock prize

And Pedro Molina was the finalist. Both excellent choices. Herblock site is https://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herblock-prize

Jack reminisced about what Herblock meant to him on his newsletter tonight.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/21-22/2026

Malcolm Ater Collection [advertising and commercial comic books]
University of Nebraska-Lincoln  
https://mediacommons.unl.edu/luna/servlet/UNL~136~136

Best, Daniel. 2026. The Rise of Image Comics: Compendium - The Timeline: 1979 - 1989. Daniel Best – Author (February 22): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium-55d

Bicknell, Coop. 2026. Lovely Angels Done Dirty? The Dirty Pair Kickstarter Saga. Anime News Network (February 16): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-02-16/lovely-angels-done-dirty-the-dirty-pair-kickstarter-saga/.233199

Cagle, Daryl. 2026. Arrested Ex-Prince Andrew: Savage Cartoon Demolition! Caglecast (81; February 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVijvcQ1M5Q

Carter, Justin. 2026. Dwayne McDuffie Would've Been 64 This Weekend; 15 Years Later, McDuffie Should Still Be With Us as a Person and as a Creator Whose Work Left a Mark on People. io9 (February 22): https://gizmodo.com/dwayne-mcduffie-wouldve-been-64-this-weekend-2000725068

Chapman, Adam. 2026. A Conversation with Glenn Greenberg [Marvel comic book editor]. Comic Shenanigans (1132; February 21): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-s28um-1a50b4f;  https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/download/dcp36jhznmubagcj/Episode1132b.mp3 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2doUBywI_M

Chatfield, Jason. 2026. The Cathedral of Eustace Tilley: 100 Years of the New Yorker Closes at the New York Public Library Today. New York Cartoons (February 21): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/the-cathedral-of-eustace-tilley-100

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. Read 'Claymore,' Manga's Best-Kept Dark Fantasy Secret; A PSA to Experience Norihiro Yagi's Gatekept Series Before the Live-action Adaptation Breaches Containment and Has Its Fandom Sweating. io9 (February 20): https://gizmodo.com/read-claymore-mangas-best-kept-dark-fantasy-secret-2000724567

DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds: Richard Ashley Hamilton - Speed Racer Edition. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj-pt9YKnGE

Degg, D. D. 2026. New Local Comic Strip – "McCauley" by Ethan Lyons. Daily Cartoonist (February 21): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/21/new-local-comic-strip-mccauley-by-ethan-lyons/

Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture with Howard Chaykin. Comic Culture (February 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0K5h-n_e04

Eisenbeis, Richard and Christopher Macdonald. 2026. Is It Really Impossible to Make a Living as an Animator in Japan? Anime News Network (February 20): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-02-20/is-it-really-impossible-to-make-a-living-as-an-animator-in-japan/.233979

English, Austin. 2026. Angela Fanche and Katie Lane on Bernadette, A New Anthology. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (443; February 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RX_9cKtcG0

Johnston, Rich. 2026. ComicsPRO: Boom Studios to Make All of Their Comic Books Returnable. Bleeding Cool (February 21): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comicspro-boom-studios-to-make-all-of-their-comic-books-returnable/

Johnston, Rich. 2026. Robert Kirkman's ComicsPRO Keynote Speech: "I Don't Care For Batman"; Robert Kirkman's ComicsPRO Keynote Speech: "I Honestly Don't Really Care For Batman" with a Prediction as to What Will Save the Comics Industry - Animation. Bleeding Cool (February 20): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/robert-kirkmans-comicspro-keynote-speech-i-dont-care-for-batman/

Kit, Borys. 2026. 'Venom' Animated Movie in the Works with 'Final Destination' Filmmakers Zach Lipovsky, Adam B. Stein (Exclusive). Hollywood Reporter (February 20): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/venom-animated-movie-in-the-works-1236510453/

Lawton, Jimmy. 2026. New Comic Strip in North Country This Week Will Explore Transition to Life After High School ["McCauley" by Ethan Lyons]. North Country This Week (February 21): https://northcountrynow.com/stories/new-comic-strip-in-north-country-this-week-will-explore-transition-to-life-after-high-school,355958

Limbong, Andrew. 2026. 'Bookworm' Host Michael Silverblatt Dies. NPR's All Things Considered (February 20): https://www.npr.org/2026/02/20/nx-s1-5716973/bookworm-host-michael-silverblatt-dies and https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2026/02/20260220_atc_bookworm_host_michael_silverblatt_dies.mp3


Roberts, Sam. 2026. Michael Silverblatt, NPR's 'Bookworm' Who Interviewed Authors, Dies at 73. New York Times (February 20): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/20/books/michael-silverblatt-dead.html

Mazandarani, Jerome. 2026. Answerman: BritDubs Explained. Anime News Network (February 21): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/answerman/2026-02-21/.234311

Molcher, Michael. 2026. John Wagner: "I'm Not Above a Bit of Petty Crime!". 2000 AD Thrill-Cast (February 21): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agWGkFPfcGI

Moore, Terry. 2026. Dark Horse Comics Publishing My Books! Plus, C2E2 Sketches & Rachel Rising Art! Terry Moore Art (February 22): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XRWyTl3RHo

Ohman, Jack. 2026. The Estate of Jimmy Carter Closes the Books... ...including One of Mine. Jack Ohman's You Betcha! (February 22): https://jackohman.substack.com/p/the-estate-of-jimmy-carter-closes

Pauls, Cole. 2026. SAW Free Comics Workshop with Cole Pauls. Sequential Artists Workshop (February 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYn4oSSzxak

Quesada, Joe. 2026. How to Own Any Room: If You Control the Space, You Control the Scene [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 22): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/how-to-own-any-room

Roxborough, Scott. 2026. 'KPop Demon Hunters' Sweeps Annie Awards; The Animation Honors Are Presented by the L.A. Branch of the International Animated Film Association. Hollywood Reporter (February 21): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-annie-awards-winners-list-kpop-demon-hunters-sweeps-1236510457/

Schimkowitz, Matt. 2026. Bluey Creator to Make Something for the Adult Fans He Amassed from Children's Show; Joe Brumm, the Creator of Bluey, Now Has the Chance to Go Blue with Deano, a New Adult Animated Series for Hulu. AV Club (February 20): https://www.avclub.com/hulu-deano-series-bluey-creator-joe-brumm

Simpson, Don. 2026. Process: Border Worlds Number Nine: The New Chapter for the 2017 Dover Collection. Don Simpson Comix and Stories (February 20): https://donaldsimpson1713.substack.com/p/process-border-worlds-number-nine

Sommer, Will. 2026. Dilbert Creator's AI Resurrection Not So Comic for His Family. The Bulwark (February 19): https://www.thebulwark.com/p/dilbert-creator-scott-adams-ai-resurrection-videos-elijah-schaffer

Starks, Kyle. 2026. Editorial: A Humble and Objective Introduction [End of Life]. DC Comics (February 18): https://www.dc.com/blog/2026-02-18/a-humble-and-objective-introduction

Stegelin, Steve. 2026. Charleston-born Cartoonist Cash Lands a Dream Job [Caroline Cash; Nancy]. Charleston City Paper (February 20): https://charlestoncitypaper.com/2026/02/20/charleston-born-cartoonist-cash-lands-a-dream-job/

Sumner, Andrew. 2026. Jacob Phillips Introduces The Peril Of The Brutal Dark: An Ezra Cain Mystery. Forbidden Planet TV (February 20): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGo79Bnq0aM

Sutliff, Joe. 2026. KAL Show in the Hinterlands of Baltimore – Photos by Joe Sutliff. ComicsDC (February 22): https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2026/02/kal-show-in-hinterlands-of-baltimore.html
 

O'Doherty, Cara. 2025. Cork man teams up with duo to make a graphic novel set in mystical past.  Emmet O'Brien tells Cara O'Doherty about his graphic novel that is being launched at a Comic Con event in Cork [Heirgloom, Ireland]. Echo Live (October 2): https://www.echolive.ie/entertainment/whatson/arid-41716248.html

Unknown. 2025. DC and All Elite Wrestling Join Forces for Groundbreaking Comic Book Crossover. The Justice League Meets AEW in a Two-Issue Comic Book Event, with an Exclusive Preview Debuting at New York Comic Con [press release]. AEW (October 1): https://www.allelitewrestling.com/post/dc-and-all-elite-wrestling-join-forces

Kennedy, Hank. 2025. From Banned to Beloved: How Queer Comics Found Their Voice at Michigan's Vault of Midnight.Local comic shop champions LGBTQ+ creators and characters while navigating a complex history of censorship. Pridesource (October 1): https://pridesource.com/article/vault-of-midnight
Turton, Michael. 2025.  5 Questions: Peter Kuper.  Peter Kuper, who lives in Cold Spring, is a comic artist whose latest graphic novel is Insectopolis:. [Cold Spring, NY] Highland Current (October 3): https://highlandscurrent.org/2025/10/03/5-questions-peter-kuper/

Anderson, Derek. 2025. "The Story of a Devil, Straight from the Devil's Own Mouth" — Q&A: Matt Wagner and Kelley Jones Discuss Their New Graphic Novel Dracula Book 3: The Count. Now on Kickstarter! Daily Dead (October 1) https://dailydead.com/the-story-of-a-devil-straight-from-the-devils-own-mouth-qa-matt-wagner-and-kelley-jones-discuss-their-new-graphic-novel-dracula-book-iii-the-count-now-on-kickstarte/

Leishman, Rachel. 2025. Post Malone's Graphic Novel Is Getting a Follow-Up. Collider (October 3): https://collider.com/post-malone-graphic-novel-big-rig-book-2-damned-follow-up-2026-release-date/

Unknown. 1926. ["Romances in America" is a new strip written by Hal Cochran and drawn by Lawrence Redner and being offered by NEA]. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/34/mode/2up

Unknown. 1926. ["Clare Briggs, cartoonist for the New York Herald Tribune Syndicate, is in Quebec at Lac Archambault for two weeks of trout fishing"]. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 34. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/34/mode/2up

Wheeler-Nicholson, Inc. 1926. Wheeler-Nicholson, Inc [advertisement]. Editor and Publisher 59 (1; May 29): 49. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-29_59_1/page/48/mode/2up

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/18/2026

Cox, W. I. N. 1926. Wants E & P Comics Weekly [letter]. Editor and Publisher 58 (52; May 22): 54. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-22_58_52/page/54/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. ["George Matthew Adams Service, Inc., New York, announces a new daily golf strip by "Farr," entitled "The Minnehaha Golf Club""]. Editor and Publisher 58 (52; May 22): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-22_58_52/page/40/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [Gus Mager, creator of "Hawkshaw the Detective" and the "Fifty-Fifty Family" is now drawing a new strip for McNaught entitled "Oliver's Adventures"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (52; May 22): 40. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-22_58_52/page/40/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. Caricature Reached Peak in Thomas Nast. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 36. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/36/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [""Daffy Demonstrations" is the title of a new two column comic by Ray Rohn being offered by the Ledger Syndicate, Philadelphia"]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. ["The Chicago Tribune Newspapers Syndicate is offering a new comic strip entitled "Jinglets" by Al Posen, who created "Them Days Have Gone Forever""]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [Ledger Syndicate's "Hairbreadth Harry" by Kahles will soon be released as 12 two-reel shorts]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

Unknown. 1926. [A new comic strip entitled "Main Street Jed" and drawn by Sals Bostwick will soon be available from King Features]. Editor and Publisher 58 (51; May 15): 30. Online at https://archive.org/details/sim_editor-publisher_1926-05-15_58_51/page/30/mode/2up

 

The vanishing newspaper cartoonist

Walt Handelsman reflects on retirement and the collapse of staff editorial cartooning

Rob Tornoe | for E&P Magazine  February 18, 2026

https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/the-vanishing-newspaper-cartoonist,260200

 

A Treasury of Cartoon Network, Hanna-Barbera & WB Classic Toons Is Coming to Tubi

Mercedes Milligan

February 17, 2026

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/a-treasury-of-cartoon-network-hanna-barbera-wb-classic-toons-is-coming-to-tubi/

 

Animation Community Mourns the Passing of Three Pioneering Women

Animation Magazine

February 17, 2026

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-community-mourns-three-pioneering-women/

 

Kent Gamble – RIP

D. D. Degg

February 18, 2026 

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/18/kent-gamble-rip/

 

Kent Gamble (December 14, 1953 - February 13, 2026) Obituary

Sanders Funeral Home (February): https://www.sandersfuneralhome.com/obituaries/david-gamble-2/#!/Obituary

 

Panick Quits Massive Indies For Rocketship Distribution Through Lunar

Rich Johnston

, 17 Feb 2026   https://bleedingcool.com/comics/panick-quits-massive-indies-for-rocketship-distribution-through-lunar/

 

British Graphic Novel Publisher Avery Hill Signs To Lunar Distribution

  17 Feb 2026 

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/british-graphic-novel-publisher-avery-hill-signs-to-lunar-distribution/

 

An Early 2000AD Cover Mystery Solved?

By John Freeman on February 17, 2026 https://downthetubes.net/an-early-2000ad-cover-mystery-solved/

 

TOP 20 GRAPHIC NOVELS - JANUARY 2026

Sales Rankings Based on Comic Store POS Data

ICv2 February 17, 2026   https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/61657/top-20-graphic-novels-january-2026

 

CBR newsletter Feb 14, 2026 

 Brian Cronin Celebrates Valentine's Day By Showing How Green Arrow and Black Canary Became a Couple

 

  Jack Ohman

My column for the San Francisco Chronicle column on Jesse Jackson

Jack Ohman's You Betcha!  Feb 18, 2026 

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/my-column-for-the-san-francisco-chronicle-c09

 

Chip Zdarsky on the Sex Criminals adaptation, MAD About DC, and finding his path in Chip Chat Vol. 2

David Harper

SKTCHD Feb 18 2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHUJTNEpg-g

Zack Kaplan and Dark Horse extend publishing partnership
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/zack-kaplan-and-dark-horse-extend-publishing-partnership/

Skybound unveils reprints of Invincible Universe tiles
Taimur Dar on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/invincible-universe-reprints-march-2026/

Exclusive: Dark Horse partners with Terry Moore for new imprint
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/exclusive-dark-horse-partners-with-terry-moore-for-new-imprint/

Ghost Machine rebrands FAMILY ODYSSEYS books as THE UNBELIEVABLES for new crossover
 Christopher Chiu-Tabet on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-unbelievables/

GlobalComix & Seven Seas partner to expand digital manga offerings
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-seven-seas-partner-to-expand-digital-manga-offerings/

Image to release limited edition GROMMETS #1 reprint for Skate Shop Day 2026
Samantha Puc on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/image-to-release-limited-edition-grommets-1-reprint-for-skate-shop-day-2026/

Voting opens for the inaugural Zelda Awards, honoring women in comics
Ollie Kaplan on 02/18/2026 https://www.comicsbeat.com/voting-open-inaugural-zelda-awards-women-in-comics/

Peter Sanderson
Two Wonder Men: The Comics and Television Versions
Peter Sanderson on Comics  Feb 17, 2026  https://petersanderson1.substack.com/p/two-wonder-men

Jane Baer, Animator on 'Sleeping Beauty,' 'The Rescuers' and 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit,' Dies at 91
The Winnipeg native also provided services to the industry with her companies Baer Animation and Baer Animation Camera Services.
Mike Barnes
February 17, 2026
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jane-baer-dead-sleeping-beauty-who-framed-roger-rabbit-1236508310/

John Held, Jr.: Map of New York Night Clubs
docnad
Attempted Bloggery
  February 17, 2026
https://attemptedbloggery.blogspot.com/2026/02/john-held-jr-map-of-new-york-night-clubs.html

Jack Ohman's cartoon on WaPo mass firing

Your Daily Cartoon!

Post-it note...

Jack Ohman's You Betcha!

Feb 10, 2026

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/your-daily-cartoon-317

Jack Ohman on the WaPo's mass firings

Your Daily Cartoon!

Post-journalism era...

Jack Ohman's You Betcha!

Feb 05, 2026

https://jackohman.substack.com/p/your-daily-cartoon-ee3

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 1/19/2026

  *Harding, Amber. 2025. DC Comics Axes 'Red Hood' after Writer Cheers Charlie Kirk Assassination. DC Comics cuts ties with trans writer Gretchen Felker-Martin following vile posts about Charlie Kirk's death. Out Kick (September 11): https://www.outkick.com/culture/dc-comics-cancels-red-hood-gretchen-felker-martin-charlie-kirk

  *Hechling, Dan. 2025.DC cancels comic book series after writer posts about Charlie Kirk's death on social media. CNN (September 11): https://www.cnn.com/2025/09/11/entertainment/dc-comics-red-hood-charlie-kirk

  *Monteil, Abby. 2025. DC Comics Cancels Red Hood over Trans Writer Gretchen Felker-Martin's Charlie Kirk Comments. Them (September 12): https://www.them.us/story/gretchen-felker-martin-dc-comics-red-hood-canceled

  *Zalben, Alex. 2025. DC's 'Red Hood' Cancellation Was for Way More Than Just Three Issues. Comic Book Club (September 11): https://comicbookclublive.com/2025/09/11/dc-comics-red-hood-cancellation-12-issues-two-collections/

  *Bird, Jared. 2026. Interview: Dave Chisholm on Is Ted Ok? The Beat (January 19):  https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-dave-chisholm-on-is-ted-ok/

  *Unknown. 2026. ["Another comic legend has just passed: Belgian-Italian comic artist Dino Attanasio"]. Lambiek (January 17): https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1GvKfNQs6z/

Bohlen, Teague. 2025. The Boy Who Created The Boy and the Thing and a Lot of Other Things.  Denver writer and artist Mariano Velasco wants to become the next Jim Henson. Westword (September 11): https://www.westword.com/arts-culture/denver-artist-creates-the-boy-and-the-thing-25375282/

Shreibak, Shannon. 2025. Good grief! A 'Peanuts' exhibit is debuting at this Chicago museum on Saturday—here's a first look inside. Time Out (September 11): https://www.timeout.com/chicago/news/good-grief-a-peanuts-exhibit-is-debuting-at-this-chicago-museum-on-saturdayheres-a-first-look-inside-091125

Adams, Erik. 2025. Charlie Brown, 'Peanuts' Gang And Giant Snoopy Doghouse Bring Children's Museum Exhibit To Life. On the eve of their 75th anniversary, Charles M. Schulz's comic-strip creations celebrate empathy and the environment in "Take Care with 'Peanuts': The Exhibit," which opens Saturday at Navy Pier. Block Club Chicago (September 12): https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/09/12/charlie-brown-peanuts-gang-and-giant-snoopy-doghouse-bring-childrens-museum-exhibit-to-life/

Willetts, James. 2026. Book Review: They Were Chosin: U.S. Marine Cartoonists in the Korean War. International Journal of Comic Art Blog (January 19): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/01/book-review-they-were-chosin-us-marine.html

MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. G-Man Comics Joins Philbo Publishing [Distribution]. The Beat (January 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/g-man-comics-joins-philbo-publishing/

Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Marvel Universe – The End Is Another Great Thanos Story. The Beat (January 19): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-marvel-universe-the-end-is-another-great-thanos-story/

Quesada, Joe. 2026. Super Secret Tricks of the Trade [Storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (January 18): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/super-secret-tricks-of-the-trade

Cook, Steve. 2026. Jack Kirby's Marvel Comics: Pictures at an Exhibition #3. Secret Oranges (January 19): https://secretoranges.substack.com/p/jack-kirbys-marvel-comics

Unknown. 2026. French Animated Coming-of-Age Series 'Samuel' Sets Netflix Release. Animation Magazine (January 16): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/french-animated-coming-of-age-series-samuel-sets-netflix-release/

Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Life Studied Episode 30: Live! [Life Drawing Demonstration]. Mike Hawthorne (January 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrK9qSxp390

Thomas, Carly. 2026. Roger Allers, 'The Lion King' Co-Director, Dies at 76. Hollywood Reporter (January 18): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/roger-allers-dead-director-the-lion-king-1236477359/

Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Disney Veteran, 'The Lion King' Director Roger Allers Dies at Age 76. Animation Magazine (January 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/disney-veteran-lion-king-co-director-roger-allers-dies-at-age-76/

Johnson, Mindy. 2020. Primary Sources With Director Rob Minkoff and Director Roger Allers. Creative Talent Network (November 17): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ib6e_v2SkUc

Cobbster. 2017. Cobbster Interviews The Lion King's Rob Minkoff & Don Hahn. Collider Podcasts (August 26): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V4L3v_Mj0-c

Unknown. 2016. Interview With Producer Don Hahn and Becky Cline at D23 Destination D [Director of the Walt Disney Archives]. Attractions Magazine (November 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRkxeucoe_Q

Ward, Caleb and Shelby Ward. 2024. Lion King Director Rob Minkoff Shares Thoughts on AI. The Curious Refuge Podcast (13; June 27): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mo1sMb1kR3c

Unknown. 2024. Meet Shelby Ward - Co-Founder Curious Refuge [AI Film School]. Shoutout LA (July 15): https://shoutoutla.com/meet-shelby-ward-co-founder-curious-refuge/

Martin, George R. R. and Melinda M. Snodgrass, eds. 2025. Wild Cards: House Rules. New York: Random House.

Johnston, Rich. 2026. David Aja, Cover Artist of Mike Deodato's Ultimate Oz, Joins A.I. Talk. Bleeding Cool (January 17): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/david-aja-cover-artist-of-mike-deodatos-ultimate-oz-joins-a-i-talk/

Delsante, Vito and Dean Haspiel. 2026. Vito x Dino: Episode 53 - x Mark Waid. Vito x Dino (January 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqB4xAr4bfw

Jack D. 2026. Stephanie Phillips and Lee Garbett Introduce Daredevil #1. Forbidden Planet TV (January 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3JSnBgLHoA

Liefeld, Rob. 2026. The Rob Liefeld Show – The Whilce Portacio Chat! Robservations With Rob Liefeld (January 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dl3PUnNSyyY

Liefeld, Rob. 2026. The Rob Liefeld Show – The Kirkman Manifesto! Part 1 [Creators Rights]. Robservations With Rob Liefeld (January 12): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK_419yGw2E

Liefeld, Rob. 2026. The Rob Liefeld Show – The Kirkman Manifesto! Part 2 - The Industry Reacts! [Creators Rights]. Robservations With Rob Liefeld (January 15): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv_YOU3LIFA

Smith, Barney. 2026. Eric Gapstur, Sort of Super. StoryComic Presents (January 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mxdos8c5JYg

Leader, Michael and Jake Cunningham. 2026. Timeless Beauty: A Look Back at Frédéric Back's Oscar-Winning Short, 'The Man Who Planted Trees' (Book Excerpt). Animation Magazine (January 16): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/timeless-beauty-frederic-backs-the-man-who-planted-trees-book-excerpt/

Cunningham, Jake and Michael Leader. 2025. The Animation Atlas: The Ghibliotheque Guide to the World of Animated Film. Welbeck

Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. 'Zootopia 2' Becomes the Highest-Grossing Hollywood Animated Feature of All Time. Animation Magazine (January 18): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/01/zootopia-2-is-the-highest-grossing-hollywood-animated-feature-of-all-time/

Jones, Okla. 2026. Hebru Brantley on Legacy, 'Fields & Phantoms,' and New Graphic Novel. Essence (January 15): https://www.essence.com/art/hebru-brantley-fields-and-phantoms/

Loveridge, Lynzee. 2026. A Tour of World Masterpiece Theater's Historic Nippon Animation Studio. Anime News Network (January 14): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/feature/2026-01-14/a-tour-of-world-masterpiece-theater-historic-nippon-animation-studio/.224842

Red Bard. 2026. Nippon Animation Studio Tour: Where Anime Magic Is Made. Anime News Network (January 14): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YVNySLcSk3Q

Degg, D. D. 2026. AMS Scrubs Graffiti From Site. The Daily Cartoonist (January 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/18/ams-scrubs-graffiti-from-site/

Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. We Got Anime 'Among Us' Before That Stacked Hollywood Cast 'Among Us' Cartoon: 'Gnosia' Is Basically the Pandemic-Era Online Multiplayer Game—But With Pretty Anime Waifus, Husbandos, an Actual Alien, and a Talking Dolphin. io9 (January 19): https://gizmodo.com/we-got-anime-among-us-before-that-stacked-hollywood-cast-among-us-cartoon-2000710855

Hald, Malene. 2026. Tegneseriens Hus Kan Løfte Børns Læsning [Denmark; Danish Comic Book Council, House of Cartoons]. Dansk Tegneserieråd (January 19): https://dansktegneserieraad.dk/2026/01/tegneseriens-hus-kan-loefte-boerns-laesning/

Gardner, Alan. 2026. Minnesota Cartoonists Mobilize to Share ICE Abuses in Their Communities. The Daily Cartoonist (January 19): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/01/19/minnesota-cartoonists-mobilize-to-share-ice-abuses-in-their-communities/

Ehisen, Rich and Tim Foster. 2026. Jack Ohman: Politics, Cartooning and the New Media Landscape. Capitol Weekly Podcast (444; January 19): https://capitolweekly.net/jack-ohman-cartooning/

Kelly, John. 2026. 'I Can't See Doing This Stuff Just For Fun': The Glenn Head Interview, Part 1. TCJ (January 19): https://www.tcj.com/i-cant-see-doing-this-stuff-just-for-fun-the-glenn-head-interview-part-1/

Goodman, David. 2026. Vermont Conversation: Cartoonist Alison Bechdel on Hope, Humor and 'Waking Up' in Dark Times. Vermont Conversation With David Goodman (January 14): https://vtdigger.org/2026/01/14/vermont-conversation-cartoonist-alison-bechdel-on-cultivating-a-little-oasis-of-queer-freedom/

Harper, David. 2026. Scott Snyder Talks Absolute Batman, Where DC Is and Is Headed, and More on Off Panel. SKTCHD's Off Panel (January 19): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0srQl4YtGc