Saturday, June 17, 2023

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/16/2023

Comic Book Creators Remember John Romita Sr. With Fondness

From Jimmy Palmiotti to Jim Lee to James Gunn, comic book folk share their loss, condolences and memories of John Romita, Sr.

15 Jun 2023

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-book-creators-remember-john-romita-sr-with-fondness/

In Memoriam: John Romita, Sr.
Scoop June 16 2023

https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1012?ArticleID=268932

Cartoon Museum & SelfMadeHero To Fund First Graphic Novels

London's Cartoon Museum and British graphic novel publisher SelfMadeHero have launched The First Graphic Novel Award for 2023.

15 Jun 2023

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/cartoon-musuem-selfmadehero-to-fund-first-graphic-novels/

ICV2 INTERVIEW: JESSICA MALLOY, VP OF MARKETING, MARVEL DIGITAL MEDIA

On Marvel's Webtoon Strategy and What They Are Doing Differently

Brigid Alverson on June 15, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54383/icv2-interview-jessica-malloy-vp-marketing-marvel-digital-media

How ND Stevenson Created the Healing, "Punk-Rock" Tale of Netflix's 'Nimona'

The film's co-producer and award-winning webcomic creator on his journey with the animated feature from the original story, which "has always had this transness and gender fluidity at its heart."

Abbey White

A version of this story first appeared in the June 14 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

June 16, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/nimona-nd-stevenson-netflix-film-inclusive-themes-1235506138/

Mark Wheatley Gallery Website

http://markwheatleygallery.com

REVIEW: THE FLASH offers heart and spectacle, but gets lost in its final act

Does THE FLASH do enough to reset and revitalize the DCU brand?

Therese Lacson

06/15/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/review-the-flash-offers-heart-and-spectacle-but-gets-lost-in-its-final-act/

Prohibition Dirge – This Week's Links

Clark Burscough | June 16, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/prohibition-dirge-this-weeks-links/

CSotD: Bloomsday in the Committee Room [Richard Thompson]

Mike Peterson

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/06/16/csotd-bloomsday-in-the-committee-room/

"There Are So Many Ways to Tell a Story in Comics" – Nicole Goux on 'Pet Peeves', Her First Solo Longer-Form Comics Narrative

by Andy Oliver

June 13, 2023

https://www.brokenfrontier.com/pet-peeves-nicole-goux-interview/

Smash Pages Q&A | Nick Cagnetti on 'The Chip'

The creator of 'Pink Lemonade' talks about his story in the first issue of the science fiction anthology 'Xino.'

JK Parkin

June 12, 2023

https://smashpages.net/2023/06/12/smash-pages-qa-nick-cagnetti-on-the-chip/

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 570: Kristy Valenti and Austin English interview [ 'The Comics Journal']

Heidi MacDonald

on 06/12/2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1261

Rest in Peace, John Romita Sr.

The iconic artist of 'Amazing Spider-Man' and art director for Marvel passed away at the age of 93.

JK Parkin

June 14, 2023

https://smashpages.net/2023/06/14/rest-in-peace-john-romita-sr/

John Romita Sr: James Gunn leads tributes to 'great' Marvel Comics artist

By Paul Glynn

June 14 2023

https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-65900673

John Romita Sr., renowned Marvel Comics artist, dead at 93

Jack Guy, CNN

June 14, 2023

https://edition.cnn.com/style/article/john-romita-sr-marvel-death-scli-intl/index.html

John Romita Sr., Marvel artist who co-created Wolverine and Mary Jane Watson, dies at 93

By Christian Holub June 14, 2023

https://ew.com/books/john-romita-sr-marvel-artist-wolverine-mary-jane-watson-dies-at-93/

Beloved Spider-Man Artist John Romita Dies At Age 93

Rob Salkowitz Jun 14, 2023, https://www.forbes.com/sites/robsalkowitz/2023/06/14/beloved-spider-man-artist-john-romita-dies-at-age-93/

John Romita Sr Dies: Legendary Marvel Artist, Co-Creator Of Mary Jane Watson & Wolverine, Was 93

Nancy Tartaglione

June 14 2023

https://deadline.com/2023/06/john-romita-sr-dead-marvel-comics-artist-spider-man-wolverine-1235416800/

John Romita Sr, Spider-Man artist and co-creator of Wolverine, dead at 93

The celebrated artist began drawing for The Amazing Spider-Man in 1966, and served as an art director at Marvel for two decades. He died of natural causes

Michael Sun

Wed 14 Jun 2023

https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jun/14/john-romita-sr-spider-man-artist-and-co-creator-of-wolverine-dead-at-93

John Romita Sr., Legendary Marvel Artist, Dead at 93

By Christopher Chiu-Tabet | June 14th, 2023
http://www.multiversitycomics.com/news/john-romita-sr-obit/

Jun 13, 2023

John Romita Sr., Marvel Comics Icon and Co-Creator of Wolverine, Dies at 93

J. Kim Murphy

https://variety.com/2023/biz/obituaries-people-news/john-romita-sr-dead-marvel-wolverine-1235643477/

Off Panel #404: Dog Day Afternoon with Kyle Starks

David Harper

Jun 12, 2023

https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-404-dog-day-afternoon-with-kyle-starks

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Kyle_Starks_2023.mp3

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse review – crazily frantic sequel with full-spin energy

The brilliance of the kaleidoscopic, animated Spider-Verse erupts again in this multidimensional film about a teen superhero with exasperated parents

Peter Bradshaw

Wed 31 May 2023
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/may/31/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-review

Swapping stories with Rob Liefeld

wordballoon

on Jun 6, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HfejLTe9qGk

John Mcrea On the 10th anniversary of Mars Attacks Judge Dredd

wordballoon

Jun 13, 2023

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

Van Jensen Talks Arca and Stardust

wordballoon

Jun 1, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6tBPux6iQ

Howard Chaykin's Hey Kids Comics Hits The Bronze Age

wordballoon

May 19, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJm0CjdrZMY

George Pérez, beloved superhero comic book artist, dies at 67

The visionary redefined the Teen Titans, revitalized Wonder Woman, brought the Justice League and Avengers together, and influenced scores of other artists.

By Christian Holub May 07, 2022

https://ew.com/books/george-perez-comic-book-artist-dies-at-67/

Crisis on Infinite Earths creators reveal what they'd change in their iconic comic

Crisis writer Marv Wolfman and artist George Pérez look back on the game-changing DC Comics saga, which the CW brought to screen in this year's Arrowverse crossover.

By Chancellor Agard January 13, 2020

https://ew.com/books/2020/01/13/crisis-on-infinite-earths-marv-wolfman-george-perez-interview/

London Review of Books Vol. 45 No. 12 · 15 June 2023

I'm still a fisherman [Kate Beaton's Ducks]

Sarah Resnick

https://www.lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v45/n12/sarah-resnick/i-m-still-a-fisherman

New 'Black Jack' manga episode created using AI to be released in fall

Jun 12, 2023

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/06/12/entertainment-news/black-jack-manga-ai/

New manga created by AI and inspired by late 'Astro Boy' creator Osamu Tezuka hits bookshelves ["Phaidon"]
Feb 27, 2020
https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/02/27/entertainment-news/new-osamu-tezuka-inspired-manga-created-ai-published/

Japan's first AI manga has people asking: Is it machine magic or art menace?

[ "Cyberpunk: Peach John"]

 BY TOMOHIRO OSAKI

 AFP-JIJI

 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2023/03/07/digital/japans-first-ai-manga-people-asking-machine-magic-art-menace/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2023/03/03/books/one-piece-chat-gpt/

ChatGPT turns to manga in 'One Piece' author experiment

AFP-JIJI March 3 2023

Iranian cartoonist Atena Farghadani detained on undisclosed charges

June 8, 2023

https://cpj.org/2023/06/iranian-cartoonist-atena-farghadani-detained-on-undisclosed-charges/

Chris Condon, Nick Cagnetti talk 'Xino #1' and brain-melting sci-fi

The pair's story, "The Chip," should alter the way you see video games.

Chris Coplan

June 13, 2023

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/13/xino-issue-one-qa/

Scott Hoffman jumps from music to comics with 'Nostalgia'

The personal journey of a futuristic rock star debuts this week via ComiXology.

Chris Coplan

June 13, 2023

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/13/nostalgia-comics-qa/

Eric Palicki opens up about 'Black's Myth: The Key to His Heart'

The kooky noir adventures of "Strummer" Mercado continue next week.

Chris Coplan

June 15, 2023

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/15/blacks-myth-part-2-qa/

Michael Moreci and Nathan Gooden unsheath 'Queen of Swords: A Barbaric Story'

The latest tale in the 'Barbaric' series is doubly weird, triply bloody.

Chris Coplan

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/15/barbaric-queen-of-swords-qa/

June 15, 2023

Comics legend John Romita Sr. has passed away

Iconic comics artist John Romita Sr. has died.

David Brooke

June 14, 2023

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/14/comics-legend-john-romita-passed-away/

What to Know About Ezra Miller and 'The Flash'

By Sarah Bahr

June 16, 2023,

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/movies/the-flash-ezra-miller.html

'Stan Lee' Review: For the Cameo King, a Struggle to Hold the Spotlight

Disappointingly, this creation story of Lee gives way to the characters he helped create.

By Amy Nicholson

A version of this article appears in print on June 16, 2023, Section C, Page 6 of the New York edition with the headline: Stan Lee.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/movies/stan-lee-review.html

'The Flash' Review: Electric Company

In the latest DC Comics blowout, Ezra Miller suits up as the speedy superhero alongside special guests like Batman (hello, Michael Keaton).

By Manohla Dargis

A version of this article appears in print on June 16, 2023, Section C, Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: Oh, There're a Few Speed Bumps Along the Way.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/movies/the-flash-review-ezra-miller.html

'Elemental' Review: Sparks Fly

The latest movie from Disney/Pixar tucks a romantic comedy inside a high-concept premise. It's smoldering and splashy.

By Amy Nicholson

A version of this article appears in print on June 16, 2023, Section C, Page 7 of the New York edition with the headline: Sparks Fly In Pixar's Latest Feature

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/15/movies/elemental-review.html

Marvel Studios adjusts MCU theatrical release schedule

06/16/2023 By Kelas Lloyd

https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-studios-adjusts-mcu-theatrical-release-schedule/

'The Walking Dead: Dead City' Review: AMC's Spinoff Is Only for the True Undead Faithful

The show follows Lauren Cohan's Maggie and Jeffrey Dean Morgan's Negan as they attempt to stage a rescue mission in zombie-filled New York City.

Daniel Fienberg

June 16, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/the-walking-dead-dead-city-review-amcs-spinoff-is-only-for-the-true-undead-faithful-1235516107/

Britain's First Graphic Novel Award returns!

A vital part of Britain's modern graphic novel landscape returns with a new publishing partner after a three year hiatus

Dean Simons

06/16/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/britains-first-graphic-novel-award-returns/

Sayılgan, Özge. (2023). Exploring Interactivity in Digital Comics: A Multifaceted Analysis of Sequential Storytelling. Interactive Film & Media Journal, 3(1), 97–105. https://doi.org/10.32920/ifmj.v3i1.1687

https://journals.library.torontomu.ca/index.php/InteractiveFilmMedia/article/view/1687
https://journals.library.torontomu.ca/index.php/InteractiveFilmMedia/article/view/1687/1662

Research on Diversity in Youth Literature Vol. 5 No. 1 (2023): Special Issue: Diversity in Graphic Novels

DOI: https://doi.org/10.21900/j.rydl.v5i1

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/issue/view/DiversityInGraphicNovels

Published: 2023-06-08

Diversity in Graphic Novels: Forging a Path of Understanding

Jung Kim, Laura M. Jiménez

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1220

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1220/972

Race Matters Whether or Not We Talk about It: A Critical Content Analysis of LGBTQ+ Characters of Color in Three Contemporary Young Adult Graphic Novels

Rosa Nam, Kristian Lenderman, Kimani Mitchell

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1221

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1221/971

Centering Students as Designers: Engaging with Lowriders to the Center of the Earth

Annmarie Sheahan, Ashley Dallacqua

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1222

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1222/973

Embodying Diversity: Malaka Gharib's Graphic Memoir

Eleanor Ty

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1223

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1223/974

Black Heroes Matter: Toward a Critical Race Theory Framework for Comics Education

Michael Dando

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1224

https://iopn.library.illinois.edu/journals/rdyl/article/view/1224/975

Sainte-Enimie 2023, des prix et des nominés

Jean-Laurent Truc

16 juin 2023

https://www.ligneclaire.info/festival-bd-de-sainte-enimie-2023-prix-278438.html

AWARDS ROUNDUP: Nominees and finalists for 2023 Russ Manning, NCS Divisions, inaugural JewCie Awards; Excellence in Graphic Literature Award Winners

Rounding up some of the awards you may have missed

Dean Simons - 06/16/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/awards-roundup-nominees-and-finalists-for-2023-russ-manning-ncs-divisions-inaugural-jewcie-awards-excellence-in-graphic-literature-award-winners/

June 15, 2023

Every DC Comics Movie, Ranked

By Tim Grierson and Will Leitch

https://www.vulture.com/article/best-dc-comics-movies.html

"Adult Animation Is in a Renaissance": Warner Bros., Adult Swim and Max Execs Tease New Projects, Expanding the Medium to All Audiences

Abbey White

June 16, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/warner-bros-animation-adult-swim-max-animation-slate-1235512370/

'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse' Blocked From Release in UAE

Abbey White

June 15, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/spider-man-across-the-spider-verse-banned-uae-1235515335/

Collateral Homage: The Flash's First Solo Movie Fondly Recalls Many Others

You will believe a man can McFly.

by Chris Klimek June 16th, 2023

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/610479/collateral-homage-the-flashs-first-solo-movie-fondly-recalls-many-others/

'The Flash' throws off intermittent sparks

Glen Weldon

June 15, 2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/15/1182116336/the-flash-movie-review

We grapple with 'The Flash'

Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon

Pop Culture Happy Hour June 16, 2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/19/1177053528/we-grapple-with-the-flash

https://play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/edge1.pod.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/pchh/2023/06/20230616_pchh_8b01dbf8-229b-4a91-af64-51279d8dd6f7.mp3

Let's let go of 3D already [animation]

Linda Holmes

Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter June 16 2023

https://view.nl.npr.org/?qs=b5b9f584deae67c9b90d862e7e97e396743c96dfb3eac1747947f76fa7ae8508c3da6e6cd16c89128932f4a650e929b063020563d0733d85dc3ea67e8ab23e0d61aafa572f49926b89246ee6fda5dfb202d703ba0544b2a2

How My Father and I Drew a New Life

After my mother died, my father had a choice: Give up or reinvent himself.

By Brian Frazer

June 16, 2023,

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/16/style/how-my-father-and-i-drew-a-new-life.html

'Elemental' - Peter Sohn

Carolyn Giardina

Behind The Screen June 16 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/elemental-peter-sohn/id1437952572?i=1000616923625

Friday, June 16, 2023

WCP and NPR on The Flash

Collateral Homage: The Flash's First Solo Movie Fondly Recalls Many Others

You will believe a man can McFly.

by Chris Klimek June 16th, 2023

https://washingtoncitypaper.com/article/610479/collateral-homage-the-flashs-first-solo-movie-fondly-recalls-many-others/

'The Flash' throws off intermittent sparks

Glen Weldon

June 15, 2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/06/15/1182116336/the-flash-movie-review

We grapple with 'The Flash'

Linda Holmes and Glen Weldon

Pop Culture Happy Hour June 16, 2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/19/1177053528/we-grapple-with-the-flash

https://play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/edge1.pod.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/pchh/2023/06/20230616_pchh_8b01dbf8-229b-4a91-af64-51279d8dd6f7.mp3

Let's let go of 3D already [animation]

Linda Holmes

Pop Culture Happy Hour newsletter June 16 2023

Mike Peterson's tribute to Richard Thompson on Bloomsday

CSotD: Bloomsday in the Committee Room [Richard Thompson]

Mike Peterson

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/06/16/csotd-bloomsday-in-the-committee-room/

Thursday, June 15, 2023

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/15/2023

Roundup: 4 innovative new graphic novels that take you in new creative directions

Work from Bill Slavin, Scott Chantler, Rina Ayuyang and Kyle Vingoe-Cram have delivered some of the best new graphic books

By Mike Donachie

Toronto Star

Tue., June 6, 2023 https://www.thestar.com/entertainment/books/2023/06/06/roundup-4-innovative-new-graphic-novels-that-take-you-in-new-creative-directions.html

'Girl Juice' celebrates the chaotic intimacy between female roommates

Benji Nate's latest graphic novel is a paean to the pleasures of endless sleepovers — and 'big dirtbag energy'

Review by Rachelle Hampton

Washington Post June 9, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/books/2023/06/09/girl-juice-benji-nate-reviewed/

Girl Juice

By Benji Nate

Drawn & Quarterly. 188 pp. $24.95

Prism Comics's Q CON returns to West Hollywood this weekend

Rebecca Oliver Kaplan

06/15/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/prism-comicss-q-con-returns-to-west-hollywood-this-weekend/

Comics Events Schedule at 2023 Edinburgh Book Festival

Alice Oseman talks Heartstopper, and two anniversaries - the Beano turns 85 and Horrible Histories turns 30 - are on the billing this August

Dean Simons

06/15/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-events-schedule-at-2023-edinburgh-book-festival/

10 great Eisner nominees to read for Pride Month

06/15/2023

By Jim McDermott

https://www.comicsbeat.com/10-eisner-nominees-pride-month/

GoComics Pulls Mike du Jour Strips

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/06/14/gocomics-pulls-mike-du-jour-strips/

IDW PUBLISHING LOSES $200,000 IN QUARTER

On Declining Sales

Milton Griepp on June 15, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54374/idw-publishing-loses-200-000-quarter

ICV2 INTERVIEW: ARCHIE EDITOR JAMIE ROTANTE

On Bringing 'Big Ethel Energy' to WEBTOON

Brigid Alverson on June 15, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54378/icv2-interview-archie-editor-jamie-rotante

CONFESSIONS OF A COMIC BOOK GUY -- ONCE AGAIN IT'S WEBTOON WEEK

Column by Steve Bennett

June 14, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/columns/view/54370/confessions-comic-book-guy-once-again-it-webtoon-week

ICV2 INTERVIEW: DAVID LEE, VP OF CONTENT AT WEBTOON

On Webnovel Adaptations and Developing a New 'IP & Creator Ecosystem'

Brigid Alverson on June 14, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/54372/icv2-interview-david-lee-vp-content-webtoon

A Course in Mirror Gazing: Hilda Terry's Teena

~ ds

Who's Out There? June 4, 2023

https://whosoutthere.ca/2023/06/04/a-course-in-mirror-gazing-hilda-terrys-teena/

Jan 15 2014

Compacts by Rex - Hilda Terry, Laura Jean Allen and The Rex Teens.

UPDATED 22 AUGUST 2017

http://collectingvintagecompacts.blogspot.com/2014/01/compacts-by-rex-hilda-terry-laura-jean.html

Holy cow! history: From town character to cartoon icon [Popeye]

J. Mark Powell, Contributor

June 11, 2023

https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/holy-cow-history-18140887.php

John Romita Sr., Creative Force at Marvel Comics, Is Dead at 93

As an artist, he defined decades of Marvel storytelling and helped bring characters like Spider-Man and Wolverine to life.

By Derrick Bryson Taylor and George Gene Gustines

A version of this article appears in print on June 15, 2023, Section A, Page 20 of the New York edition with the headline: John Romita Sr., 93; Defined or Refined Marvel Comics' Heroes and Villains.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/14/arts/john-romita-sr-dead.html

Dawn of the Snyderverse: Man Of Steel 10 years later

Our roundtable looks back (with regrets) at Zack Snyder's first DCEU film, and what it told us about everything that came after

Cindy White, Sam Barsanti, Jen Lennon, Matt Schimkowitz, and William Hughes

AV Club June 14 2023

https://www.avclub.com/dawn-of-the-snyderverse-man-of-steel-10-years-later-1850529898

Guillermo del Toro says he's almost done with live-action movies and will go all-in on animation

Mary Kate Carr

AV Club June 14 2023

https://www.avclub.com/guillermo-del-toro-is-going-all-in-on-animation-1850539253

Klein, Todd. 2023.

Walt Kelly, George Ward, Henry Shikuma and POGO [lettering].

Todd's Blog June 6 2023

https://kleinletters.com/Blog/walt-kelly-george-ward-henry-shikuma-and-pogo/

As a mom of two, I can't always be everything to everyone. And that's okay

When I gave birth the second time, I suddenly had two top priorities in my life, and their needs often conflicted with each other

Perspective by Aubrey Hirsch

June 12, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2023/06/12/mom-two-i-cant-always-be-everything-everyone-thats-okay/

Hong Kong newspaper suspends satirical comic strip after 40 years, following gov't complaints

Cartoonist Wong Kei-kwan, who uses the nom de plume "Zunzi", has been publishing his satirical takes on current affairs and public policies in the city since 1983 in Ming Pao, a mainstream Chinese-language newspaper in Hong Kong.

by AFP07:00, 11 May 2023

https://hongkongfp.com/2023/05/11/prominent-hong-kong-political-cartoon-by-zunzi-suspended-after-government-complaints/

Influential Marvel Artist Who Drew Spider-Man, Wolverine Dies

John Romita Sr. was art director at Marvel Comics for more than two decades

By Joseph De Avila

June 14, 2023

https://www.wsj.com/articles/influential-marvel-artist-who-drew-spider-man-wolverine-dies-63c146ff

Art Spiegelman on Banning 'Maus'

Spiegelman reflects on fascism as third Missouri school district debates banning his Holocaust memoir

By Lisa Tolin

PEN America (June 2023)

https://pen.org/art-spiegelman-on-banning-maus/

As more schools target 'Maus,' Art Spiegelman's fears are deepening

By Greg Sargent

Washington Post June 15, 2023 : A17

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/06/14/art-spiegelman-maus-book-bans/

'Elemental': A cute but problematic cartoon rom-com

A Fire gal embarks on a romance with a Water guy in Pixar's ambitious and (literally) steamy immigrant love story

Review by Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post June 14, 2023 : https://www.washingtonpost.com/movies/2023/06/14/elemental-movie-review/

Betancourt, David. 2023.

The Best Superhero Performances of All Time.

Washington Post (June 15): https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/entertainment/the-best-superhero-performances-of-all-time/2023/06/15/c959e75e-affa-4669-8e53-06351cf77a04_video.html

How do you solve a problem like Ezra Miller? For 'The Flash' PR, silently. [in print as Fleeting glimpses of Mille in 'The Flash' promotion]

The actor's disturbing off-set behavior has created a unique PR problem for Warner/DC, which is banking on 'The Flash' to revive its universe of superhero projects

By Anne Branigin and Michael Cavna

Washington Post June 14, 2023 : C1, 3.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/06/14/ezra-miller-flash-allegations-controversies/

Retroverse, Blood Oath, New America all coming to print from Dark Horse next year

The trio of Comixology Originals titles will come to print from Dark Horse in February and March 2024.

Beat Staff

06/15/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/retroverse-blood-oath-new-america-all-coming-to-print-from-dark-horse-next-year/

'The Flash' Director Andy Muschietti Tackling New Batman Movie 'The Brave and the Bold'

The feature will introduce a new Dark Knight, as well as his son, Damian Wayne.

By Borys Kit, Aaron Couch

June 15, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batman-the-brave-and-the-bold-director-1235331062/

'The Flash' Duo Andy and Barbara Muschietti Ink First-Look Deals with Warner Bros. Film, TV

By Aaron Couch, Pamela McClintock

June 15, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-flash-director-andy-muschietti-warners-1235514342/

Jack Millie – RIP

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/06/15/jack-millie-rip/

Jack Millie (Brecksville, Ohio October 19, 1949 - June 6, 2023) Obituary

Nosek-McCreery Funeral Home

https://www.tributearchive.com/obituaries/28155222/jack-millie

An Excerpt from The Comics Journal #309: Huge Planets Making Their Turns – An Inés Estrada Interview [Mexico]

John Porcellino | June 15, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/an-excerpt-from-the-comics-journal-309-huge-planets-making-their-turns-an-ines-estrada-interview/

Long-Running Larry Hama G.I. JOE: REAL AMERICAN HERO continue with Skybound

The book will pick up with #301, in its same continuity, separate from the publisher's new G.I. Joe-Transformers shared universe.

Zack Quaintance 06/15/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/long-running-larry-hama-g-i-joe-real-american-hero-continue-with-skybound/

Charles Soule Talks the Future of The High Republic and Star Wars Comics and His New Book!

Star Wars Explained

Jun 5, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu6OgHC3dZ4

Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips discuss their all-new dark European noir graphic novel: NIGHT FEVER

Andrew Sumner

Forbidden Planet TV

Jun 15, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQyWzyt5rAk

Al Ewing unveils X-MEN: THE HERALDS OF APOCALYPSE and introduces AVENGERS: SCRIPT TO PAGE!

Andrew Sumner

Forbidden Planet TV

Jun 13, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Or1rqSb7Yq0

Kieron Gillen reveals X-MEN BEFORE THE FALL: THE SINISTER FOUR!

Andrew Sumner

Forbidden Planet TV

Jun 14, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yMl8zYFD_c

Robert Kirkman introduces VOID RIVALS: an all-new shared universe!

Robert Kirkman

Forbidden Planet TV

Jun 15, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oY0aq7RpxOk

Storycomic Presents (Episode 278): Lisa Kollins, The Superhero Project

Barney Smith

StoryComic june 15 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xIHETVcz-cE

#112: Matthew Klein Returns - Crashing Writer, PRH Comics Sales Manager

Justin Soderburg

Capes and Tights

Jun 14, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TaMHWvQb6PM

Juneteenth signing cancelled at Fantom Comics

Due to unforeseen circumstances our Juneteenth signing will no longer be occurring. Please keep an eye out for the rescheduled date for the event.

In the meantime, check out Harriet Tubman Demon Slayer which is available in store and on our website: https://stores.comichub.com/fantom_comics/products/harriet-tubman-demon-slayer_79596F

Still happening-

>>> ZINE SWAP WITH DC ZINEFEST
>> SUNDAY, JUNE 25th at 2PM!

Do you make your own zines?! Do you like collecting cool zines?! Do you need to free up your zine collection for some new stuff?! Then come on by to Fantom to participate in our collaboration with DC ZINE FEST for a ZINE SWAP!

>>> CREATOR PANEL DISCUSSION WITH DAN MORA
>> TUESDAY, JUNE 27th at 7PM!

Fantom will be hosting a hybrid in-person and virtual panel with popular artist Dan Mora! His most recent works include BATMAN AND SUPERMAN WORLD'S FINEST, BATMAN BRAVE & THE BOLD, SHAZAM, MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS & TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES and more! After the panel attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions so we encourage folks to come on by!

Get copies of his works both in-store and on our website today!