Thursday, May 25, 2023
The latest webcomic from the WaPo's former Lily
I used to prioritize my partners over friends. Here's how I unlearned that.
Once I realized what was going on, I set an intention to break the pattern
Tonight: Dana Jeri Maier in Georgetown, May 31 in B'more
- from her newsletter at https://danajeri.substack.com/p/dispatches-from-the-book-event-circuit
I'm hosting a Ladies Drawing Night Against Humanity + Book Talk on TONIGHT, May 25th at the Shop Made in DC in Georgetown. No drawing ability required, but a twisted sense of humor doesn't hurt. Tickets are $25 and there will be booze and light refreshments. Use code SUMMERISFORMAKING for 20% off tickets.
On May 31st I'll be talking about Skip to the Fun Parts at Atomic Books in Baltimore with Tim Kreider (of The Loaf, with Tim Kreider
fame). ICYMI, he wrote a very nice plug for my book and our talk.
Transformers voice actors in Georgetown
The real Bumblebee and Optimus Prime roll out for Georgetown statues
The voice actors for the Transformers are listed as witnesses for an upcoming hearing on the controversial statues that stand outside a brain scientist's home
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/24/2023
Elon Musk Cartoons
Daryl Cagle, Monte Wolverton, Dave Whamond, Bob Englehart and Jeff Koterba!
Caglecast #17
May 22, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8zEqSFalto
Joshua Williamson's thoughts on Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Superman and more!
Sal
ComicPop Returns
May 23, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuDBQGOfU0Y
R.I.P. to the Arrowverse, the most ambitious experiment in the history of superhero TV
As The Flash bows out on The CW, it's high time to eulogize the groundbreaking DC saga.
Sam Barsanti
AV Club May 24 2023
https://www.avclub.com/eulogy-for-the-arrowverse-the-flash-finale-the-cw-1850405897
TILLIE WALDEN Named Vermont's Fifth Cartoonist Laureate
Walden will hold the position for a three-year term.
05/24/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/tillie-walden-named-vermonts-fifth-cartoonist-laureate/
Tillie Walden will be Vermont's fifth — and youngest — 'cartoonist laureate'
Brooke Hauser
Boston Globe March 24, 2023
INTERVIEW: Mirka Andolfo chats about taking BETTIE PAGE to Italy
The creator discusses taking on the legendary pinup
Deanna Destito
05/24/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-mirka-andolfo-chats-about-taking-bettie-page-to-italy/
Image Comics moves to Lunar for Direct Market Distribution
Heidi MacDonald
05/24/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/image-comics-moves-to-lunar-for-direct-market-distribution/
Hope Despite Everything: Nazis, Comics & Courage [Spirou]
Cynthia Rose | May 24, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/hope-despite-everything-nazis-comics-courage/
U.S. Book Show 2023: Comics and Graphic Novels Day in Photos
Photos by J.D. Urban
May 24, 2023
The High-Risk Feat of Bringing 'American Born Chinese' to TV
For years, Gene Luen Yang was convinced a single character in his groundbreaking graphic novel would doom any attempt at an adaptation. What changed?
By Jamie Fisher
A version of this article appears in print The New York Times Magazine May 28, 2023, Page 42 the headline: The Discomfort Artist.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/24/magazine/american-born-chinese-disney.html
'American Born Chinese' joins the conversation on bullying and stereotypes
Gene Luen Yang's acclaimed graphic novel becomes a Disney Plus show illuminating the Asian American experience
By Michael Cavna
May 24, 2023
Earth's Mightiest Spoilers: Jed MacKay on Assembling Avengers #1
By Dave Richards
CBR May 17, 2023
https://www.cbr.com/avengers-1-jed-mackay-interview/
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse's Shameik Moore & Hailee Steinfeld Return to the Multiverse
By Brandon Zachary
CBR May 23 2023
https://www.cbr.com/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-shameik-moore-hailee-steinfeld-interview/
EXCLUSIVE: Mark Waid Checks in for the DC Spoiler Showcase
By Sam Stone
CBR May 19 2023
https://www.cbr.com/mark-waid-dc-spoiler-showcase-interview-1/
Declan Shalvey Unleashes Xenomorph Terror and Bloodshed in New Alien Series
By Gregg Katzman
CBR May 19 2023
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
WaPo's Cavna talks to Gene Yang, w/ free-to-read link
'American Born Chinese' joins the conversation on bullying and stereotypes
Gene Luen Yang's acclaimed graphic novel becomes a Disney Plus show illuminating the Asian American experience
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/23/2023
Op-Comic: My husband and I confronted infertility. His past struggle with baldness brought unexpected lessons
By E. VyVy Trinh
May 21, 2023
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2023-05-21/pregnancy-ivf-infertility-body-acceptance
ANIME CENTRAL 2023 IN PHOTOS - PART 1
Friday, Anime Companies and Cosplay
Jeffrey Dohm-Sanchez on May 22, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54166/anime-central-2023-photos-part-1
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT DELAYS DIAMOND SHIPMENTS TO RETAILERS IN THE NORTHEAST
Marvel, IDW Titles with May 24 Release Dates Affected
Brigid Alverson on May 22, 2023
LONGTIME DC EXEC AND EDITOR MIKE CARLIN RETIRES
Eisner Award Winner for Editing 'Death of Superman' Event
Brigid Alverson on May 22, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54173/longtime-dc-exec-editor-mike-carlin-retires
MARVEL TO PUBLISH 'ROM' OMNIBUS, FACSIMILE EDITION OF FIRST ISSUE
But No Word of New Material
Brigid Alverson on May 22, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54172/marvel-publish-rom-omnibus-facsimile-edition-first-issue
ROM SPACEKNIGHT returns to Marvel in his first collected editions
Cy Beltran
05/23/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/rom-spaceknight-marvel-omnibus/
Disgraced Cartoonist Rolf Harris Dies, Aged 93
Rolf Harris, one of the world's most famous cartoonists has died today aged 93, ten years after being arrested for indecent assault.
23 May 2023
by Rich Johnston
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rolf-harris-dead-obituary-1235498295/
Rolf Harris, Disgraced Entertainer and Children's TV Host, Dies at 93
The TV host, artist and musician was convicted in 2014 of a string of indecent assaults between the late '60s and mid-'80s.
Alex Ritman
May 23, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/rolf-harris-dead-obituary-1235498295/
'Gatsby' Author Jeremy Holt on Queer Literature & Nonbinary Visibility [aka 'Gatsby' Writer Jeremy Holt on Queer Literature]
Sonia Baghady
May 17 2023
https://advocatechannel.com/gatsby-author-jeremy-holt-queer-literature-nonbinary-visibility
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fIkWVNgOsM
'Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai' Review: Max's Animated Origin Story Captures the Spirit of the Films
Tze Chun leads the animation team giving Joe Dante's classic '80s creature feature an origin story with the mogwai and gremlins in 1920s China.
Daniel Fienberg
May 22, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/gremlins-secrets-of-the-mogwai-review-1235498097/
How The Little Mermaid Reimagined Ariel's Classic Songs for Live Action
Exclusive: Director Rob Marshall talks singing underwater, transformations, and firsts in his live action version of The Little Mermaid.
By Natalie Zutter | May 22, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-little-mermaid-ariel-classic-songs-live-action/
Disney Parks Chair Says He Won't Cut Frontline Labor As Part of $5.5B Cost-Saving Measures
The company is still thinking "pretty aggressively" about where it can invest in Florida theme parks, said Disney exec Josh D'Amaro.
Caitlin Huston
May 22, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-cost-cuts-parks-1235497642/
Bryce Gold joins Kickstarter as new Head of Comics
Gold was previously with Comixology, where he most recently served as Head of Content for the digital publisher's Originals line.
Joe Grunenwald
05/23/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/bryce-gold-kickstarter-new-head-of-comics/
INTERVIEW: Slide into home with Ollie Hicks and Emma Oosterhous on GRAND SLAM ROMANCE
Avery Kaplan
05/23/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-ollie-hicks-and-emma-oosterhous-on-grand-slam-romance/
INTERVIEW: Dave Scheidt talks community influences in the MAYOR GOOD BOY series
05/23/2023
By William Quant
https://www.comicsbeat.com/dave-scheidt-mayor-good-boy-interview/
Chris Reynolds, 1960-2023
Dean Simons | May 23, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/chris-reynolds-1960-2023/
American Born Chinese Reflects a New Era of Storytelling
By Nicole Chung
May 20, 2023
https://time.com/6281202/american-born-chinese-disney-interviews/
Queer Icons Unite: Musicians Tegan and Sara Team Up with Cartoonist Tillie Walden for Middle Grade Graphic Novel Debut
By Iyana Jones
May 23, 2023
Junior High by Tegan Quin and Sara Quin, illus. by Tillie Walden. FSG,
Feudin' in the 'Bama 'Hood [J. D. Crowe]
D. D. Degg
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/23/feudin-in-the-bama-hood/
Marshall Ramsey draws cartoons to make people think
By Abigail Sipe Rochester
https://cdispatch.com/news/2023-05-23/marshall-ramsey-draws-cartoons-to-make-people-think/
The Nib is Shutting Down, But It Had One Hell of a Run
The Matt Bors-led comics website and magazine informed, enlightened, and entertained people for a decade.
Parker Molloy
The Present Age May 23, 2023
https://www.readtpa.com/p/the-nib-is-shutting-down-but-it-had
The comics online and print publication "The Nib" is shutting down
Ruben Bolling
May 22, 2023
Flying Dog Brewery is being acquired, and flying out of Maryland [Ralph Steadman]
Jeff Clabaugh
May 22, 2023, WTOP News
Kaepernick details his pivot from baseball to football in 'Change the Game'
Juana Summers
All Things Considered May 23, 2023
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/23/1177773675/kaepernick-details-his-pivot-from-baseball-to-football-in-change-the-game and https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2023/05/20230523_atc_kaepernick_details_his_pivot_from_baseball_to_football_in_change_the_game.mp3
Clone High Producer Discusses Season 2's New Characters and Classic Tropes
According to executive producer Corey Campodonico, now that Clone High is back it wants to stick around for awhile.
By Rendy Jones
Den of Geek May 23, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-clone-high-reboot-is-the-first-of-hopefully-many-new-seasons/
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Kaepernick details his pivot from baseball to football in 'Change the Game'
Kaepernick details his pivot from baseball to football in 'Change the Game'
Colin Kaepernick talks about his book Change the Game, detailing his pivot from baseball to football and how he found himself in the process.
Is this the end of Ralph Steadman's labels for Flying Dog beer?
Flying Dog Brewery is being acquired, and flying out of Maryland
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/22/2023
EXCLUSIVE: MASSIVE ANNOUNCES NEW IMPRINTS, FLAGSHIP LINE LAUNCH TITLE; First Flagship Title Is Sean Gordon Murphy's 'The Plot Holes'
Brigid Alverson on May 19, 2023
COMICS STOLEN FROM INDIANA SUPERHERO MUSEUM SURFACE IN FLORIDA In Case Involving Books, Comics, and Rare Tortoises
Brigid Alverson on May 19, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54160/comics-stolen-indiana-superhero-museum-surface-florida
Comic Store In Your Future Free Comic Book Day 2023 How Was It?
In this month's Comic Store In Your Future, Rodman Comics owner looks back at Free Comic Book Day 2023 and how it looks from the retailer's point of view.
21 May 2023
by Rod Lamberti
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-store-in-your-future-free-comic-book-day-2023-how-was-it/
DC Comics Print Tributes to Rachel Pollack and Al Jaffee
This month's DC Comics titles feature tributes to comic creators Rachel Pollack and Al Jaffee, who both died last month.
21 May 2023
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-print-tributes-to-rachel-pollack-and-al-jaffee/
Creative Director Mike Carlin Retires From DC Comics After 37 Years
Rich Johnston
21 May 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/creative-director-mike-carlin-retires-from-dc-comics-after-37-years/
Oni Press releases limited-edition ashcan of "The Chip" from XINO #1
The ashcan, limited to 300 copies, of Chris Condon and Nick Cagnetti's story was sent to select direct market retailers.
05/22/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/xino-1-the-chip-ashcan-oni-press/
May 22 2023
IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode thirty-six | James Tynion IV, part two.
Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, and Griffin Sheridan
https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/what-mission
Interview: Red Sonja Is A Point of National Pride For Torunn Grønbekk Unleashes
May 16, 2023
Nicki Faust
American Born Chinese review: Disney Plus adaptation hits a sci-fi sweet spot
A star-studded ensemble, including Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan, elevates an enlightening dramedy
Saloni Gajjar
AV Club May 22 2023
https://www.avclub.com/american-born-chinese-tv-review-disney-plus-1850442653
The Little Mermaid review: Halle Bailey excels in a watered-down remake
A campy Melissa McCarthy also shines in a film that's better than most Disney live-action reboots—but that's not the same thing as being good
Leigh Monson
AV Club May 22 2023
https://www.avclub.com/the-little-mermaid-remake-film-review-1850444615
'The Little Mermaid' Review: Halle Bailey Charms, But Rob Marshall's Live-Action Remake Nearly Drowns in Déjà Vu
Lovia Gyarkye
May 22, 2023
Everything we know about all of Disney's upcoming live-action remakes
What's after The Little Mermaid ? New versions of Snow White, Lilo & Stitch, and Moana for starters
Cindy White
AV Club May 22 2023
https://www.avclub.com/disney-live-action-remakes-production-1850457121
The Gull Yettin is a Minimalist Masterpiece
Mike Baxter
May 22, 2023
https://www.fromcovertocover.com/the-gull-yettin-joe-kessler/
The Nib to cease regular publication in print and online
Joe Grunenwald
05/22/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-nib-to-cease-regular-publication-in-print-and-online/
Matt Bors Puts The Nib Into Storage
D. D. Degg
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/22/matt-bors-puts-the-nib-into-storage/
INTERVIEW: Karla Arenas Valenti discusses LOTERIA, fairy tales, and middle-grade diversity
05/22/2023
By William Quant
https://www.comicsbeat.com/karla-arenas-valenti-loteria-interview/
Building the 20th Century: Collaboration, Colonialism and Human Tragedies with the Creators of 20th Century Men
Zach Rabiroff | May 22, 2023
Eisner Award Best Graphic Novel nominee ignites controversy; Thomas Woodruff's Francis Rothbart! The Tale of a Fastidious Feral has come under fire
Heidi MacDonald
05/22/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/eisner-award-best-graphic-novel-nominee-ignites-controversy/
Marcellus Hall's "Open House"
The artist discusses rent, real estate, and making a home in the city.
By Françoise Mouly
May 22, 2023
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2023-05-29
Speaking of Frank Miller...
PREVIEWSworld
May 16, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQsEqICOjhg
José Villarrubia Biographical Interview by Alex Grand
Alex Grand
Comic Book Historians
May 20, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqDrdy80CIU
BETTY C. TANG for PARACHUTE KIDS — May 2023 Kids' Club Selection
Comix Experience
May 21, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ClsJdQLI84M
Comic Creator Interview - Jordan Hart
Comic Book Squares
May 19, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qd8vnO915T8
Comic Culture with Todd DePastino [on Bill Mauldin].
terence dollard
May 17, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21SCV4bTNFk
Comic Culture with Don Simpson
terence dollard
May 17, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O1SVD1HmbrQ
Chris Riddell & Neil Gaiman have an illustrated chat celebrating DOUGLAS ADAMS
Andrew Sumner
Forbidden Planet TV May 16, 2023
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