Friday, June 30, 2023
Fun Home, ‘Lion King’ choreographer, and Teenage Kraken in WaPo
'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken': High school angst for sea monsters [in print as A coming-of-age tale with tentacles]
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/29/2023 PART 2
Jeff Smith to Collect All His Pre-Bone Thorn Strips for the First Time
While Bone creator Jeff Smith attended the Ohio State University, he created a comic strip "Thorn" for the student newspaper, The Lantern.
28 Jun 2023
The Comic Creators "Special Thanks" List for Secret Invasion S01E02
Second episode of Secret Invasion adds Kurt Busiek, Chris Claremont, Al Ewing, Jerry Ordway and Geraldo Sandoval to the comics thanks list
28 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/the-comic-creators-special-thanks-list-for-secret-invasion-s01e02/
Penguin Random House/Del Rey UK New Manga/Webtoon Imprint Inklore
Penguin Random House & Del Rey UK have announced Inklore, a new imprint focused on manga, manhua, manhwa, webcomics and "light novels".
28 Jun 2023
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/penguin-random-house-del-rey-uk-new-manga-webtoon-imprint-inklore/
PRH ANNOUNCES 'GLOBAL COMICS' IMPRINT, INKLORE
To Publish Comics from Japan, Korea, China, plus Webcomics and Light Novels
Brigid Alverson on June 28, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54473/prh-announces-global-comics-imprint-inklore
Penguin Random House Launches Pop-Comics Imprint
By Emell Adolphus
Jun 29, 2023
Where Does 'Unicorn: Warriors Eternal' Rank in the Tartakovsky Canon?
A version of this article appears in print on June 28, 2023, Section C, Page 2 of the New York edition with the headline: Ranking the Tartakovsky Canon.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/27/arts/television/unicorn-warriors-eternal-genndy-tartakovsky.html
Engaging Facts About Goofus and Gallant
By Jake Rossen | Aug 24, 2017
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/503615/7-engaging-facts-about-goofus-and-gallant
INTERVIEW: Condon, Phillips talk THE ENFIELD GANG MASSACRE
And they answer the big question, will there be more That Texas Blood?
06/29/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-condon-phillips-talk-the-enfield-gang-massacre/
Manuel M. Moreno, the Times teen cartoonist turned pioneering animator
Los Angeles Times June 28, 2023
How Miles Morales Reclaimed His Own Story in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Tue Jun 27, 2023
An Excerpt from The Comics Journal #309: At Last, The Crap We Need: A Pop Culture Saga
Helen Chazan | June 29, 2023
Thursday, June 29, 2023
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/29/2023
Celebrating 60 years of Magneto with writer J.M. DeMatteis
By George Marston, Will Salmon
Newsarama June 23 2023
https://www.gamesradar.com/celebrating-60-years-of-magneto-with-writer-jm-dematteis/
The Marvel Universe lives and breathes thanks to the talent and creativity of human artists
By George Marston
Newsarama June 28 2023
Licensing Hotline: June 29, 2023 [Little Prince Children's TV Series Sparks Licensing Program; PBS Kids Properties to Star in Coloring Books; InvestiGators Spy New Licensing Opportunities]
By Karen Raugust
Jun 29, 2023
July 9: 2 big signings at Fantom Comics
>>> AUTHOR SIGNING WITH DERRICK BARNES AND SHAWN MARTINBROUGH!
>> SUNDAY, JULY 9th @ 12pm
Creators Derrick Barnes and Shawn Martinbrough will be at Fantom Comics on SUNDAY, JULY 9th at 12pm to sign copies of their new books - LIKE LAVA IN MY VEINS and JUDGE KIM AND THE KIDS' COURT!
DERRICK BARNES is a National Book Award Finalist for his 2022 graphic novel Victory. Stand!-Raising My Fist For Justice. He is also the author of the critically acclaimed, multi-award-winning picture book Crown: An Ode to the Fresh Cut which received a Newbery Honor, a Coretta Scott King Author Honor, the Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Award, and the Kirkus Prize for Young Readers.
SHAWN MARTINBROUGH is the author of How to Draw Noir Comics: The Art and Technique of Visual Storytelling, published by Penguin Random House, and an Eisner award nominated artist whose comic book projects include Batman: Detective Comics, Luke Cage Noir, The Black Panther: Man Without Fear, Hellboy and Thief of Thieves, and the graphic novel series co-created with Robert Kirkman (The Walking Dead, INVINCIBLE). Shawn is also the writer of the upcoming Batman, Red Hood & The Hill for DC Comics.
>>> ARTIST PANEL AND BOOK TALK WITH RONALD WIMBERLY AND JULIAN LYTLE!
>> SUNDAY, JULY 9th @ 7pm
DC 🤝 NYC • We're hosting artist and writer Ronald Wimberly (Now Let Me Fly, LAAB Magazine, Prince of Cats) here at the shop in conversation with local creator Julian Lytle! It's been a couple years since they've been in the store last to come on by for their return! They'll be chatting about art practice in general, Ronald's new book NOW LET ME FLY: A PORTRAIT OF EUGENE BULLARD—and maybe even that upcoming GratNin physical edition from beehivebooks? Stop on by to listen to the discussion!
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/28/2023
VALIANT AND ALIEN BOOKS FORM NEW PARTNERSHIP
To Create Comics and Graphic Novels Based in the Valiant Universe
Brigid Alverson on June 27, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54463/valiant-alien-books-form-new-partnership
Valiant Reveals Plans To Publish More Than One Comic A Month
Valiant gets into bet with Fairsquare Comics and Alien Books to increase their output going forward, with many more titles.
27 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/valiant-reveals-plans-to-publish-more-than-one-comic-a-month/
Stan Lee Regained His Rights To The Femizons From Marvel Comics
The Omniverse Collection of IP comprises more than a hundred characters and storylines Stan Lee created, including the Femizons.
27 Jun 2023
Mike Friedrich on June 27, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/54468/r-i-p-mel-thompson
David Wheeler on June 27, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/54467/remembering-mel-thompson
David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan are officially your new Superman and Lois Lane
The duo will make their debut in James Gunn's Superman: Legacy
AV Club June 27 2023
https://www.avclub.com/david-corenswet-rachel-brosnahan-superman-lois-lane-1850583347
Maria Hill deserves so much better than this
Basically a superhero without superpowers, Cobie Smulders' operative is the MCU's most underserved character
AV Club June 27 2023
https://www.avclub.com/secret-invasion-maria-hill-deserves-better-than-this-1850577980
Cobie Smulders is ready to move on from Marvel and embrace her inner goofball
The MCU mainstay discusses that shocking Secret Invasion twist, reflects on How I Met Your Mother's Robin Scherbatsky, and talks about what comes next
AV Club June 26 2023
https://www.avclub.com/cobie-smulders-interview-secret-invasion-maria-hill-1850571285
INTERVIEW: Joshua Williamson talks how KNIGHT TERRORS fits into the Dawn of DC
"This event is not something to skip."
06/28/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/joshua-williamson-knight-terrors-interview-dc-comics/
PRH launches new manga/pop comics imprint, Inklore
6/28/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/prh-launches-new-manga-webtoon-imprint-inklore/
San Francisco LGBTQ comic artist fights back against book bans [Fernando Velez]
Madilynne Medina, SFGATE
June 26, 2023
Kraven Comics: Fernando Velez' LGBTQ Superheroes
by David-Elijah Nahmod
Bay Area Reporter September 20, 2022
https://www.ebar.com/story.php?ch=arts__culture&sc=books&id=318968
Tilting at Windmills #295: A deluge of dropping shoes
Looking at recent developments in comics retailing
06/28/2023
By Brian Hibbs
https://www.comicsbeat.com/tilting-at-windmills-295-expanding-the-comics-market/
Panoramic Panels: On the Power and Potential of Graphic Novels to Convey a Bygone New York
A Conversation Between Mark Alan Stamaty, David Hajdu, and John Carey
June 6, 2022
An Illustrated Reading List of Groundbreaking Mixed-Media Literature
Nathan Holic on Some of His Favorite Graphic Texts
By Nathan Holic
January 27, 2020
https://lithub.com/an-illustrated-reading-list-of-groundbreaking-mixed-media-literature/
Telling Stories of the Trans Experience is More Important Than Ever: Veronica Esposito on Rhea Ewing's Fine
October 19, 2022
https://lithub.com/telling-stories-of-the-trans-experience-is-more-important-than-ever/
Mattie Lubchansky: Why comics?
THE CRAFT OF WRITING newsletter June 28, 2023
https://link.lithub.com/view/602ea837180f243d6534bfe9j0cc9.2nil/57cc6619
A conversation with Jeff Smith (Chris Schweizer, HeroesCon 2023 - Audio only interview)
Jun 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W69PPh1ZMGA
INTERVIEW: Kelly Thompson on CAPTAIN MARVEL, BIRDS OF PREY and the power in sisterhood
The Beat chats with Thompson about Captain Marvel, Birds of Prey, & MORE!
By Jim McDermott
Kraven the Hunter: Why Can't Some Supervillains Just Be Villains?
Why is Kraven being reimagined as an anti-hero in his upcoming movie?
Updated: Jun 23, 2023 11:33 pm
Posted: Jun 21, 2023
https://www.ign.com/articles/kraven-the-hunter-why-cant-some-supervillains-just-be-villains
An Interview with Leslie Stein
"I think this book was a reaction to being isolated during the pandemic. I thought to myself, 'Here I am in my room alone... What's the opposite of that?'"
Nora Hickey and Amaris Ketcham
Jun 28, 2023
https://autobiographix.substack.com/p/an-interview-with-leslie-stein
Chekhov in the Funny Papers [Ivana Filipovich; Yugoslavia; Serbia]
Bob Levin | June 28, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/chekhov-in-the-funny-papers/
The Seductive Dive into the Underbelly of Desire and Escapism in Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips' Night Fever
Brubaker and Phillips enter some real Hitchcockian territory, exploring an ordinary man entering into extraordinary circumstances.
Scott Cederlund
Jun 28, 2023
Kieron Gillen presents his DIE RPG Core Rulebook!
Andrew Sumner
Forbidden Planet TV
Jun 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5VXSxqwWc
Superman At 80 Panel 2018 Stern Ordway Tomasi Kupperberg
wordballoon
Jun 27, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFHkz0YclKs
Ram V unleashes Batman's inner demons in GOTHAM NOCTURNE: OVERTURE!
Andrew Sumner
Forbidden Planet TV
Jun 27, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvWbXQtgVss
SCOTT CHANTLER for SQUIRE & KNIGHT - June 2023 Kids' Club Selection
Comix Experience
Jun 25, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAjn1G2bSsE
Comic Culture with Jeff Messer
terence dollard
Jun 21, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fCOnL3BG8U
Bryan Hitch Ultimate Invasion
wordballoon
Jun 22, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w67uJus9auA
Patton Oswalt returns to discuss the collected edition of MINOR THREATS!
Andrew Sumner
Forbidden Planet TV
Jun 23, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OkzcXYfcIFQ
#113: Ryan Browne and Charles Soule - Eight Billion Genies and Curse Words
Justin Soderberg
Capes and Tights Jun 21, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlsxnqjcUeo
#114: Kenny Meyers and Travis Schmeisser - Omnibus App [comic book store and reading app]
Justin Soderberg
Capes and Tights
Jun 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYahIgOLJ-g
Earth's Mightiest Spoilers: Jed MacKay Breaks Down the Tribulations of Avengers #2
By Dave Richards
Published Jun 21, 2023
https://www.cbr.com/avengers-2-jed-mackay-interview/
EXCLUSIVE: Frank Miller Discusses Ronin: Book Two's Explosive History
By Sergio Pereira
CBR June 23 2023
https://www.cbr.com/ronin-book-two-frank-miller-interview/
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/27/2023
WILL HOLLYWOOD'S LATEST ISSUES CAUSE MORE TROUBLE FOR THE COMICS BUSINESS?
Rob Salkowitz on June 26, 2023
DSTLRY ANNOUNCES 8 SERIES WILL LAUNCH FROM 'THE DEVIL'S CUT'
By Scott Snyder, Marc Bernardin, Mirka Andolfo, More
Brigid Alverson on June 26, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54455/dstlry-announces-8-series-will-launch-the-devils-cut
Mutt and Jeff, the First Daily Comic Strip, Ended Forty Years Ago Today
Associated Press. 1983.
The oldest American daily comic strip, "Mutt and Jeff' will retire this Sunday.
Greensboro Record (June 24).
'Secret Invasion' Star Kingsley Ben-Adir Talks His Complicated Villain, Fighting Nick Fury and 'ZeroZeroZero' Inspiration
Brian Davids
The actor reveals the two scenes that made him sign on as the series' chief villain.
June 26, 2023
Comics Abroad: A Visit to the Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco
By Luke Williams on June 11, 2023
https://downthetubes.net/comics-abroad-a-visit-to-the-cartoon-art-museum-san-francisco/
Roy Thomas, Former Marvel Editor, Addresses Debate Over New Stan Lee Doc (Guest Column)
Roy Thomas
The prolific writer and former Marvel editor-in-chief looks at the Disney+ documentary 'Stan Lee' and the question of credit for creating the Marvel Universe.
June 26, 2023
Disney+ Releasing 28 Newly Restored Classic Shorts Starting in July
The streamer will debut a trove of films featuring iconic Disney characters like Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, and Oswald the Lucky Rabbit as part of its 100-year anniversary celebration.
By Debbie Diamond Sarto | Thursday, June 15, 2023 at 1:48pm
https://www.awn.com/news/disney-releasing-28-newly-restored-classic-shorts-starting-july
Max Greenfield is Barry Allen in new THE FLASH: ESCAPE THE MIDNIGHT CIRCUS podcast
The new scripted audio drama is set to debut through Apple Podcasts next month.
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-flash-escape-the-midnight-circus-podcast-trailer/
You can buy the home Charles Schulz used as art studio in Northern California for $4M
By David Caraccio
Miami Herald June 23, 2023
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/national/article276695336.html
Writers Strike Puts Spotlight Back On Animated Scribes' Challenge To Be Covered By The WGA
Peter White
Deadline June 26 2023
Quarter-Million Fundraised Bloodborne "Fan" Graphic Novel, Pulled
Kickstarter has pulled a project it once promoted, The Old Blood - A Bloodborne Prequel Graphic Novel fanfic by Elvis J.S. Phillips.
26 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/quarter-million-fundraised-bloodborne-fan-graphic-novel-pulled/
Rick and Morty Updates: Justin Roiland-Free Future Better Than Ever
Despite what some may think, the Justin Roiland-free future for Adult Swim's Rick and Morty is actually looking pretty great - here's how.
Published Sat, 24 Jun 2023 09:44:12 -0500
by Ray Flook
Last updated Mon, 26 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/tv/rick-and-morty-updates-justin-roiland-free-future-better-than-ever/
Life Lessons from Superman
The Christopher Reeve movies were shot in Calgary. I can barely recognize my hometown
June 23, 2023
The Flash Is the Past; Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Is the Future
Viewed back-to-back, these dueling multiverse sagas show what's gone wrong with superhero movies—and how the genre can be saved.
June 20, 2023
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/06/flash-spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-marvel-dc
On Comics and Noir with Alex Segura, author of 'Secret Identity: A Novel'
Mar 29, 2022
https://lupitareads.substack.com/p/on-comics-and-noir
"Araña and Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow"
By Dan Skinner
Kansas Public Radio (KPR)'s Conversations June 7, 2023
Between The Pages: 'Araña and Spiderman 2099'
Danni Dikes
6 in the Mix May 17, 2023
Who is Anya Corazon, AKA Araña?
Elisa Shoenberger May 10, 2023
https://bookriot.com/who-is-anya-corazon-aka-arana/
INTERVIEW: Dive into THE DEEP!: WILD LIFE AT THE OCEAN'S DARKEST DEPTHS with Lindsey Leigh
We learned about everything from blob sculpins to pigbutt worms (both of which are ocean creatures)!
06/27/2023
When Mattie Lubchansky's Writing, They Become A "Little Goblin"
The author of the new graphic novel Boys Weekend discusses their creative habits.
June 26, 2023
https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/mattie-lubchansky-boys-weekend-transition-graphic-novel-quotes
Fall 2023 Comics & Graphic Novels Announcements
By David Adams, adult reviews director
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Comics & Graphic Novels Announcements
Fall 2023 Announcements: Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
By Meg Lemke
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
Fall 2023 Announcements: Middle Grade Comics & Graphic Novels
By Meg Lemke
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Middle Grade Comics & Graphic Novels
Fall 2023 Announcements: Young Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
By Meg Lemke
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Young Adult Comics & Graphic Novels
Bazooka gum brand is up for sale, priced at $700 million
Former Disney CEO Michael Eisner seeks to sell candy company he bought 15 years ago in deal estimated at $385 million; Bazooka Candy Brands sells around 40 million units of chewing gum and candy annually
Calcalist
Ynetnews 06.12.23
https://www.ynetnews.com/business/article/s1e1rivp3
Raising Felix: Bury Me Already
By Julia Wertz
June 27, 2023
https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/raising-felix-bury-me-already
Alien Books to take over publishing for Valiant Comics
Valiant Comics most recent run has come to an end.
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/alien-books-takes-over-comics-publishing-from-valiant-comics/
All Valiant properties to be published by the NY-based Alien Books moving forward
June 27, 2023
https://www.thepopverse.com/valiant-entertainment-partnership-alien-books-licensing
Captain America Filmed near Metro Center yesterday, Filming Downtown Today and Tomorrow?
Prince Of Petworth June 27 2023
https://www.popville.com/2023/06/captain-america-filming-washington-dc/
Mortelle Adèle s'offre son journal papier dès le 28 juin 2023
Jean-Laurent Truc
27 juin 2023
https://www.ligneclaire.info/mortelle-adele-le-mag-279147.html
SDCC '23 : Check out Diamond's 11 PREVIEWS SDCC Exclusive comics
Dean Simons
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/sdcc-23-check-out-diamonds-11-previews-sdcc-exclusive-comics/
Paul Levitz
[ Sad to report the passing of someone very important to comics in the days the comic shop system was growing up: Mel Thompson, who was the first person to do serious research on how that market worked...]
June 27 2023
We All Live in 'South Park' Now
By Farhad Manjoo
June 26, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/26/opinion/we-all-live-in-south-park-now.html
America Is Gleefully Nihilistic: Farhad Manjoo on South Park
New York Times June 25 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2023/06/20/opinion/south-park-farhad-manjoo.html
Spring 2023 Flying Starts: Thien Pham
By Nathalie op de Beeck
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Thien Pham
TINTIN rights holders announce 'Missing Works of Art' NFT collection
The first Tintin NFT is due to end sale August 31, and represents the first part of collection
Dean Simons
06/27/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/tintin-rights-holders-announce-missing-works-of-art-nft-collection/
Disney's Sleeping Beauty Is Feminist, Actually
By Alana Joli Abbott | June 27, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/disney-sleeping-beauty-is-feminist-actually/
'Red and Rover' cartoonist, based in Edmonds, looks back on career [Brian Basset; in print as 'Red and Rover' cartoonist looks back on long career]
by Eric Schucht
Everett Daily Herald June 27, 2023: 1
online at https://www.heraldnet.com/news/red-and-rover-cartoonist-based-in-edmonds-looks-back-on-career/
'Superman: Legacy' Finds Leads With David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan
Aaron Couch
June 27, 2023
'Blue Beetle' Director Confirms Film Is in the DCU and "Future Installments" of the Superhero Universe
Carly Thomas
June 21, 2023
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