Monday, February 27, 2023

SPX 2022 - 3 interviews by Joe & Rusty

SPX 2022: Claire Folkman & Kelly Phillips [all-women anthology, Dirty Diamonds]

Joe and Rusty

Oct 27, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_H4uN4aHU4

The boys chat with old pals Claire Folkman and Kelly Phillips about the FINAL(?) issue of their all-women anthology, Dirty Diamonds with the theme of death! There's talk of friendships, advice for our your younger selves, and poor food hygiene. What more could you ask for?! Also, please check out the amazing Ted May's comics at https://instagram.com/tedmay29/

! If you can find "It Lives!" somewhere, be sure to buy it!

SPX 2022: Mindy Indy

Joe and Rusty

SmallPressExpo

Oct 27, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kP71TC5FiiA

Joe and Rusty chat with Mindy Indy! She talks about the release of her graphic novel, Aer Head, and her new minicomic Coronamonium NYC! Mindy talks about releasing her book during the pandemic and planning a new Kickstarter upon her return to SPX! There's also a bonus interview within an interview! It's more than can handle, but not more than we deserve! Check out Mindy Indy's work on Instagram at https://mindyindy_art!

SPX 2022: Claudia [con attendee]

Joe and Rusty

SmallPressExpo

Oct 27, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5bbnQWI7svc

Joe and Rusty meet Claudia, an SPX newcomer! Find out how she came to visit the show (peer pressure), how much money she spent on comics (too much), and her perfect animal friending pairing! You won't see it coming, but it's pretty wonderful! Check out Claudia's embroidery on Instagram at https://instagram.com/backstitchbetty

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews Dennis Menheere of the Netherlands

Get Graphic: The Great Unknown with Artist Dennis Menheere [Netherlands]

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Feb 20, 2023

https://previewsworld.com/Article/263280-Get-Graphic-The-Great-Unknown-with-Artist-Dennis-Menheere

Clay Jones again hit with Facebook suspension, now over Dilbert cartoon

Once again, FB has hit Clay with a suspension for calling out racism. Reprinted with permission.

claytoonz

And another 30-Day Facebook Suspension

clayjonz

Feb 27

My cartoon of Dilbert joining the hater lunch bunch at Mar-a-Lago wasn't my first idea on the subject. This was my first idea. But like with a lot of first ideas for a cartoon, I figured it was too obvious and that others would do it. Nevertheless, I decided to share it with my readers on social media. It was posted on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Truth Social, TikTok, and Tribel.

The damn thing got more likes, comments, and shares than the better cartoon, but that's social media for ya. Several hours later, it got me another 30-day suspension.

I discovered this after getting out of the shower. The tab on my computer was set to my email and there was something from Facebook. It was an email about the ban telling me I have 30 days to challenge this 30-day suspension, which I did. They may come back in two months, after I'm back, to tell me they got it wrong. How consistent is Facebook? The same cartoon that violated their terms of service is still up on their other platform.

After I posted this cartoon, I was told by several people that is had been done (which is why I didn't do it initially). But guess what. Those other versions are STILL ON FUCKING FACEBOOK! Hell, I bet Scott Adams is still on Facebook.

In case you don't know this, I'm the king of suspensions, bans, deleted accounts, and getting his wrist slapped with a ruler on social media. I challenge other cartoonists to prove they've been hit more than I have. I've been punished, banned, and suspended by Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok, and YouTube. Instagram deleted my first account and wouldn't restore it even after they told me they got it wrong. Truth Social usually only blocks my cartoons out. Twitter has never bothered me for my contest.

Now, please don't come at me advising that I join some alternative social media account. I've done it and quite frankly, they all suck. I'm posting my stuff to Tribel and Post and I don't like them. Hell, I'm still posting on Truth Social and I don't like that. It's become too much.

Also, please spread the word that I've been suspended again. And this time, they've even blocked me from using Messenger which truly fucks up some things as there are dozens of people I talk to on Messenger whose numbers I don't have. I need to inform both of my proofreaders.

Another thing that gets me is that this website makes money from visits by people clicking links to it on Facebook. This is the third 30-day ban for me since I think October. This is bullshit and it's another financial hit.

Also, a lot of my readers won't figure it out. They'll wonder where I've been. Some will think I quit cartooning or am taking a long break, which really pisses me off. Hello? Have you not kept up with my schedule? Do you not see my output? And, I keep telling all of them to subscribe to the blog because another ban is coming yet most of them don't. For the next month, I'm going to be getting emails and messages on other platforms asking if I quit.

The dumbest question I was ever asked on social media: Will you keep drawing during your Facebook ban? A person asking me that stupid-ass question tells me his entire life revolves around Facebook and there's no existence for him without it.

All this has me thinking about taking my show to Patreon. Other cartoonists are charging to see their cartoons on the same day they're drawn, to read their blogs, to see the timelapse videos of the cartoons being drawn, and to see the roughs. You know, all the shit I've been giving away for free.

By the way, the Hater Lunch Bunch cartoon got a mention in The Washington Post where I'm also quoted.

Signed prints: The signed prints are just $40.00 each. Every cartoon on this site is available. You can pay through PayPal. If you don't like PayPal, you can snail mail it to Clay Jones, P.O. Box 3721, Fredericksburg, VA 22402. I can mail the prints directly to you or if you're purchasing as a gift, directly to the person you're gifting.

Notes on my book, Tales From The Trumpster Fire: There are 19 copies of my book in stock, which go for $45.00 each, signed. Also, I have copies of my first book from 1997, Knee-Deep in Mississippi available for $20.00.

Tip Jar: if you want to support the cartoonist, please send a donation through PayPal to clayjonz@gmail.com. You can also snail it to P.O. Box 3721, Fredericksburg, VA 22402.

The Post continues covering Scott Adam's immolation

Comics industry reacts to 'Dilbert' creator Scott Adams's racist rant

As the strip is dropped from newspapers, artists weigh in with condemning reactions, including their own satirical cartoons

By Michael Cavna

February 27, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/comics/2023/02/27/scott-adams-dilbert-reactions/

YouNeek Universe meets this fall in The Oloris

The YouNeek YouNiverse Heroes Will Unite this fall in...

The Oloris Volume One.

Here's the cover reveal.

Are you ready?!

If so, be sure to click the link below to Preorder your copy today.

"The heroes from across YouNeek Studios' different titles unite for the first time in this epic crossover event! When an unknown anarchist unleashes an army of extraterrestrial androids on the continent of Africa, Malika—legendary warrior queen of the 15th-century West African Empire, Azzaz—must put together a team of "unlike-minded" heroes to respond before it's too late. Featuring appearances from other YouNeek YouNiverse heroes like EXO, Fury, and WindMaker, several YouNeek storylines finally converge."

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2 new comics from the Post's former Lily site

An illustrated guide to feeling happier, every day

By Richard Sima and Pepita Sándwich

February 24, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/24/joy-snacks-comic/

What I want my son to know about Black History Month

I found a new love and appreciation for it that I want to pass down to him

Perspective by Sharee Miller

February 26, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/02/26/what-i-want-my-son-know-about-black-history-month/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/25-26/23

We are dropping the Dilbert comic strip because of creator Scott Adams' racist rant: Letter from the Editor

Chris Quinn, Editor, cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer

Feb. 24, 2023

https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/02/we-are-dropping-the-dilbert-comic-strip-because-of-creator-scott-adams-racist-rant-letter-from-the-editor.html

Newspapers Pull "Dilbert" After Creator Scott Adams Calls Black People a "Hate Group"

"We are not a home for those who espouse racism," said one exec.

Arianna Coghill

Mother Jones February 25 2023

https://www.motherjones.com/media/2023/02/dilbert-scott-adams-racist-black-people-hate-group-comic/

Cleveland Plain Dealer/Advance Drops Dilbert – Gannett Update – Hearst, WaPo

D. D. Degg

Daily Cartoonist February 24 2023

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/02/24/cleveland-plain-dealer-and-all-of-advance-local-drops-dilbert-over-racist-rant/

'Dilbert' dropped by The Post, other papers, after cartoonist's racist rant.

By Thomas Floyd and Michael Cavna

Washington Post February 26, 2023 A17.

Online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/media/2023/02/25/scott-adams-dilbert-canceled/

Scott Adams cancels himself, "Dilbert" comic strip, with racist diatribe on social media

John Hiner | jhiner@mlive.com

Feb. 24, 2023,

https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/02/scott-adams-cancels-himself-dilbert-comic-strip-with-racist-diatribe-on-social-media.html

Newspapers Drop 'Dilbert' Comic After Creator's Rant About Black 'Hate Groups'

By Eduardo Medina

Feb. 26, 2023

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/26/us/dilbert-newspapers-racism.html

Musk defends 'Dilbert' creator, says media is 'racist against whites'

The Tesla and Twitter chief blasted media outlets for dropping Scott Adams's comic strip after the cartoonist's rant against Black people

By Will Oremus

February 26, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/26/elon-musk-scott-adams-dilbert-racist/

free to read - https://wapo.st/3EIaf6q

Andrews McMeel Universal Issues Early Scott Adams Statement – As Does NCS

D. D. Degg

Daily Cartoonist February 26 2023

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/02/26/andrews-mcmeel-universal-issues-preliminary-dilbert-statement/

Dilbert

Clay Jones

Claytoonz

https://claytoonz.com/2023/02/26/dilbert/

'Guillermo Del Toro's Pinocchio' Wins Five Trophies Including the Top Prize at the 50th Annie Awards

During the ceremony, Bob Iger presented career achievement honors to Pete Docter, saying the filmmaker's role as Pixar's chief creative is "a boon for Disney and fans all over the world."

Carolyn Giardina

February 25, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/annie-awards-animation-2023-winners-1235334278/

Caglecast Episode 2 TOP TEN --Indiana Jones and the High Price of Eggs!

Daryl Cagle and Brian Fairrington

Daryl Cagle Feb 4, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wC4PCUfCUQ

Top Ten Cartoons #3, Chinese Spy Balloon, A.I., State of the Union, Crazy GOP and Big Oil Profits

Daryl Cagle, Brian Fairrington, Ed Wexler, and Monte Wolverton

Daryl Cagle

Feb 9, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz2d5V9ZImg

Caglecast Episode 5: Top Ten – More Balloons to Shoot Down! Cartoonists Dave Whamond & Jeff Koterba

Daryl Cagle and Brian Fairrington

Daryl Cagle Feb 19, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MR4RtTP5PqI

Caglecast Episode #7 with Cartoonists Pat Bagley and RJ Matson!

Daryl Cagle and Brian Fairrington

Daryl Cagle Feb 24, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trUw85sj7sc

Joe Illidge Leaves Heavy Metal Magazine, Talks To Bleeding Cool

Heavy Metal Executive Editor Joe Illidge is no longer with the publisher. He has chosen to talk to Bleeding Cool about his departure.

Published Fri, 24 Feb 2023 12:45:11 -0600

by Rich Johnston

Last updated Sat, 25 Feb 2023

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/joe-illidge-leaves-heavy-metal-magazine-talks-to-bleeding-cool/

The Bad Idea ComicsPRO 2023 Presentation Video Has Leaked

Bad Idea Comics has just made their presentation at the ComicsPRO Retailer Summit 2023. And they just ran this video. It is... a little on the meta side.

Published Fri, 24 Feb 2023 11:58:10 -0600

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-bad-idea-comicspro-2023-presentation-video-leaked/

AWA ComicsPro 2023

Jeremy Holt, Ed Brisson, Garth Ennis, J.M. Straczynski, and Mark Russell

AWA Studios

Feb 24, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LYads_X7gyI

The Expanse: Dragon Tooth Breaks Kickstarter Record, Hits A Million

The upcoming Boom Studios comic book sequel to The Expanse, has just raised a million dollars on Kickstarter with two weeks to go.

by Rich Johnston

24 Feb 2023

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/the-expanse-dragon-tooth-breaks-kickstarter-record-hits-a-million/

Rick Remender's thank you message to comic shop retailers - ComicsPRO 2023

Image Comics

Feb 24, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwwF9PmTsIs

Rick Remender Talks Continuity Issues With ComicsPRO & Image Comics

Image Comics' ComicsPRO Summit presentation included this special thank you video from Rick Remender that Bleeding Cool has managed to get access to.

24 Feb 2023

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rick-remender-talks-continuity-issues-with-comicspro-image-comics/

Cartoonist Kayfabe's Keynote Address To ComicsPRO

In their collective Cartoonist Kayfabe identity, Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg gave the Keynote Address to ComicsPRO 2023 by video.

25 Feb 2023

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cartoonist-kayfaybes-keynote-address-to-comicspro/

ComicsPRO -- Jim and Ed's Keynote Address: SELL MORE COMICS!

Ed Piskor and Jim Rugg

Cartoonist Kayfabe

Feb 24, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7udyYMMbMy0

Jeff Lemire Talks Swamp Thing and his Latest Series

wordballoon

Feb 22, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_25J2qxXiI

Curt Pires Latest Comics

wordballoon

Feb 23, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYYJ0wAZQK4

Tarantadong Kalbo Interview [Filipino comics; Kevin Eric Raymundo]

Duy Tano

The Comics Cube

Feb 22, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8ldJN46w2I

AI-Generated Comic Book 'Zarya of the Dawn' Keeps Copyright but Key Images Excluded

Protection can't be granted to images created with artificial intelligence software, U.S. Copyright Office says

By James Hookway

Feb. 24, 2023

Appeared in the February 25, 2023, print edition as 'Comic Book Created With AI Images Gets Partial Copyright Win'.

https://www.wsj.com/articles/ai-generated-comic-book-zarya-of-the-dawn-keeps-copyright-but-key-images-excluded-c8094509

Dan Santat on his graphic novel 'A First Time For Everything'

Eyder Peralta

Weekend Edition Sunday February 26, 2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/02/26/1159528513/dan-santat-on-his-graphic-novel-a-first-time-for-everything

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesun/2023/02/20230226_wesun_a_first_time_for_everything.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1159528513

A class trip to Europe helps an awkward boy through a challenging time of life. NPR's Eyder Peralta talks with Dan Santat about his new middle-grade graphic novel, "A First Time For Everything."

SPX 2022 Panel - Spotlight on Maia Kobabe

Alex Hoffman