The Great John Romita
From the desk of Ed Brubaker June 14 2023
https://mailchi.mp/basementgang/from-the-desk-of-ed-brubaker-3epr7t4zun
RIP Johnny Romita "Fond memories of a fine man."
The Art of P. Craig Russell Jun 14, 2023
https://www.artofpcraigrussell.com/p/rip-johnny-romita
John Romita Sr., Legendary Marvel Artist, Dies at 93
He had a hand in creating such popular characters as Wolverine, Kingpin and Mary Jane Watson.
Graeme McMillan
June 13, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/john-romita-sr-dead-marvel-artist-1235515094/
Legendary SPIDER-MAN artist John Romita Sr. has died at age 93
The artist's career spanned six decades and left an indelible mark on comics and pop culture.
06/14/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/john-romita-sr-obituary/
Marvel Mourns the Loss of John Romita Sr.
Remembering the legacy of a Marvel legend.
by Marvel
June 14 2023
https://www.marvel.com/articles/comics/marvel-mourns-john-romita-sr
Legendary Marvel Comics Artist John Romita Sr. Passes at Age 93
Legendary and influential comic book artist John Romita Sr. has passed away at the age of 93, according to his son John Romita Jr.
by Mark Seifert
Wed, 14 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/legendary-marvel-comics-artist-john-romita-sr-passes-at-age-93/
Legendary Marvel Artist Passes Away at 93
Milton Griepp on June 14, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54362/r-i-p-john-romita-sr
Embracer Group Layoffs Not Expected To Affect Dark Horse Comics
Sources tell Bleeding Cool that Dark Horse Comics will not be affected by cuts being made by its owners, Embracer Group.
13 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/embracer-group-layoffs-not-expected-to-affect-dark-horse-comics/
ICV2 INTERVIEW: KATIE KUBERT ON DC'S WEBTOON PROGRAM
Bringing in New Readers with Relatable Comics and Evergreen Characters
Brigid Alverson on June 13, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54354/icv2-interview-katie-kubert-dcs-webtoon-program
HOW WEBTOONS ARE CHANGING THE COMICS ECONOMY
Rob Salkowitz on June 14, 2023
https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/54361/how-webtoons-are-changing-comics-economy
Mark Stafford Launches Salmonella Smorgasbord At Cartoon Museum
In a week's time at the Cartoon Museum, Mark Stafford will be launching his Salmonella Smorgasbord collection of his work across the decades.
, 13 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mark-stafford-launches-salmonella-smorgasbord-at-cartoon-museum/
Creators' Tales of Comics Industry Use & Abuse #ComicsBrokeMe Part 2
There are more tales of industry woe in #ComicsBrokeMe Part Two. These stories are valuable and encourage others to share their own experiences.
13 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/creators-tales-of-comics-industry-use-abuse-comicsbrokeme-part-2/
Tom Holland Breaks Free: Talking Zendaya, 'The Crowded Room' and the Future of Spider-Man
After six stints as the web crawler, the 27-year-old Brit opens up about the pressures of mega-celebrity, his superstar girlfriend and his "Spider-Boys" group chat with Tobey and Andrew.
Seth Abramovitch
June 14, 2023
"Debauching the minds and morals of youth…" the Society for the Suppression of Vice and the London print-trade 1802-03.
Mathew Crowther
C.J. Grant, The Caricaturist, A Monthly Show Up, 1831-1832
Mathew Crowther
'Shooom's Odyssey' Director/Producer Launch First Feature with 'On the Run' [France]
Julien Bisaro and Claire Paoletti, whose adorable Annie-nominated short won Annecy's Cristal prize in 2020, are pitching their feature debut: The tale of a penguin who cannot lay an egg.
June 14, 2023
Netflix at Annecy: 'Nimona' Debuts; 'Chicken Run 2' Gets Release Date
The streamer also shared details about its upcoming animation slate, which includes projects starring Adam Sandler, Tom Ellis and Lucy Liu.
Carolyn Giardina
June 14, 2023
"Closeted Brains" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood
June 5, 2023 by Lawrence Wood
https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/closeted-brains-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
Anatomy of a Cartoon: Cars
June 13, 2023 by Phil Witte and Rex Hesner
https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/anatomy-of-a-cartoon-cars/
What's so Funny and Why AI?
June 12, 2023 by Bob Mankoff
https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/whats-so-funny-and-why-ai/
WHO BELONGS?
Written by Greg Pak
Line Art by Jeremy Arambulo
WeTeachNYC is an online space for educators developed by the New York City Department of Education.
https://www.weteachnyc.org/resources/resource/who-belongs-1/
Skybound announces the shared Energon Universe for Transformers and GI Joe
06/14/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/skybound-energon-universe-transformers-gi-joe/
INTERVIEW: Robert Kirkman on how Skybound's Energon Universe "ultimizes" TRANSFORMERS and GI JOE
So how did that Void Rivals cameo happen, anyway?
06/14/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/robert-kirkman-transformers-gi-joe-skybound-energon-universe-interview/
'Nimona' Review: Chloe Grace Moretz and Riz Ahmed Voice a Delightfully Subversive Netflix Animated Film
A knight falsely accused of murdering his queen finds an unlikely, shapeshifting ally in this movie based on ND Stevenson's acclaimed graphic novel.
Frank Scheck
June 14, 2023
'Secret Invasion' Review: Samuel L. Jackson's Nick Fury Gets a Middling Disney+ Vehicle
Jackson's character takes a long-overdue turn in the spotlight in this six-episode adventure co-starring Olivia Colman, Emilia Clarke and Don Cheadle.
June 14, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/secret-invasion-review-samuel-jackson-nick-fury-1235514959/
Marvel's 'Daredevil,' DC's 'Penguin' On Hold Amid Writers Strike
The Disney+ and Max series were disrupted by picketers in New York.
By Aaron Couch, Borys Kit
June 14, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/daredevil-born-again-the-penguin-1235515431/
The Comic-Book Aesthetic Comes of Age in "Across the Spider-Verse"
The Spider-Man sequel might be the first superhero film to take full advantage of what comic-book art can achieve onscreen.
June 14, 2023
Poison Ivy: The Virtuous Cycle - A Dark and Complex Journey of Revenge and Redemption
Poison Ivy has lost something and this trip is her attempt to regain it. It's more than just her powers that are lost; it's her direction.
Jun 14, 2023
https://www.fromcovertocover.com/poison-ivy-the-virtuous-cycle-g-willow-wilson-marcio-takara/
Biographies in Graphic Novel Form
by Tom Batten
Jun 12, 2023
https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/biographies-in-graphic-novel-form-june-2023
Understanding the Complex World of Superhero Publishing
by Brigid Alverson
Jun 08, 2023
https://www.slj.com/story/newsfeatures/Understanding-the-Complex-World-of-Superhero-Publishing
The party to end all parties: What four graphic novels tell us about The Great Gatsby
Alice Kelly
Times Literary Supplement (6267, May 12 2023): 18-19
"It Was Exactly What I Needed": Marcos Martín Talks the Art and Process of Friday
By David Harper
June 13, 2023
https://sktchd.com/art-feature/marcos-martin-art-feature/
The Flash's Troubled Production and Ezra Miller Controversy Explained
After years of false starts, The Flash is finally making it to the big screen, yet there are a few reasons folks have been swearing off seeing the movie.
By David Crow | June 14, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-flash-production-ezra-miller-controversy-explained/
The Little Mermaid, Disney, and the China Relationship That Changed Hollywood Forever
The Little Mermaid's sinking at the Chinese box office acts as a bitter post-script for a relationship between Disney and China that once seemed golden in the days of the '90s Mulan, but has since curdled.
By Kayleigh Donaldson | June 14, 2023
https://www.denofgeek.com/movies/the-little-mermaid-disney-china-relationship-changed-hollywood/
Comicon Napoli 2023
Valerio Stivé | June 14, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/comicon-napoli-2023/
IDW's Star Trek Writers Usher in an Interstellar Day of Blood
By Dave Richards
CBR June 9 2023
https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-day-of-blood-interview/
Thanos Creator Jim Starlin Praises The Flash for Doing Something Marvel Doesn't
By Leon Miller
CBR June 11 0223
https://www.cbr.com/jim-starlin-praises-the-flash-marvel/
Luna Lauren Vélez Reflects on What Across the Spider-Verse and Transformers Have in Common
By Lissete Lanuza Sáenz
CBR June 12 2023
https://www.cbr.com/spider-verse-rio-morales-transformers-luna-lauren-interview/
An Interview with John Romita by Tom Spurgeon
June 14, 2023
This interview was originally published in The Comics Journal #252 (May 2003).
https://www.tcj.com/an-interview-with-john-romita-by-tom-spurgeon/