Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/10/2024

George Pérez is now honored in the National Portrait Gallery

Pérez would have been 70 this week.

by Andrew Farago

06/10/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/george-perez-national-portrait-gallery/

 

COMICSPRO ANNOUNCES TWO-YEAR PLAN FOR LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY

No LCSD Comics in 2024

Posted by Milton Griepp on June 10, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57080/comicspro-announces-two-year-plan-local-comic-shop-day

 

Interview: Frank Miller hopes documentary is "a good look at our wonderful tribe"

Frank Miller: American Genius is in movie theaters tonight for one night only

Heidi MacDonald

06/10/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-frank-miller-documentary/

 

TOP SPRING WEBTOON TITLES – BOOK CHANNEL AND DIRECT MARKET

From BookScan and ComicHub

Posted by Milton Griepp on June 10, 2024

https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/57085/top-spring-webtoon-titles-book-channel-direct-market

 

ICV2 INTERVIEW: 'SUBZERO' WEBTOON CREATOR JUNEPURR

On Finding Success on Webtoon, and Moving from Digital to Print

  Brigid Alverson on June 10, 2024 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/57083/icv2-interview-subzero-webtoon-creator-junepurr

 

Local Comic Shop Day moves to September

Mark your calendars for September 28

Heidi MacDonald

06/10/2024
https://www.comicsbeat.com/local-comic-shop-day-moves-to-september/

 

An Interview with Thom, Author of Botanica Drama

François Vigneault

April 23, 2024

https://powpowpress.com/2024/04/23/an-interview-with-thom-author-of-botanica-drama/

 

Tax Breaks: The Art Of Donating What You Love And Getting A Tax Deduction [comic book collections]
Kelly Phillips Erb
Jun 8, 2024

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kellyphillipserb/2024/06/08/tax-breaks-the-art-of-donating-what-you-love-and-getting-a-tax-deduction/

The Internet can't get enough of these vintage queer comics [Donelan]

Story by Jude Cramer

 June 5 2024

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/the-internet-can-t-get-enough-of-these-vintage-queer-comics/ar-BB1nHHtY

 

Leapin' Lombard! 'Little Orphan Annie' tours, exhibit celebrate her 100th birthday and suburban roots

Katlyn Smith

  June 07, 2024 https://www.dailyherald.com/20240607/news/leapin-lombard-little-orphan-annie-tours-exhibit-celebrate-her-100th-birthday-and-suburban-root/

 

IN THIS WAY I MADE MY DEBUT: YAMAGAMI TATSUHIKO'S COMPENDIUM OF NEW PHILOSOPHY: A COMEDY

Natsume Fusanosuke | June 10, 2024 https://www.tcj.com/in-this-way-i-made-my-debut-yamagami-tatsuhikos-compendium-of-new-philosophy-a-comedy/

 

Vince Napoli on Where Comic Horror Comes From in Beware 12, at Auction

Weird Tales artist Vince Napoli's story in Beware #12 is about a comic horror artist who finds new inspiration during a creative dry spell.

09 Jun 2024  by Mark Seifert

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/vince-napoli-on-where-comic-horror-comes-from-in-beware-12-at-auction/

 

NYCC '24: The High Cost of Artist Alley at New York Comic Con

Wait, ReedPop wants HOW MUCH for an Artist Alley table at NYCC??

By Billy Henehan -06/10/2024 https://www.comicsbeat.com/nycc-24-the-high-cost-of-artist-alley-at-new-york-comic-con/

 

Ryan Gosling's Viral Beavis and Butt-head Sketch Was Years in the Making

The standout 'SNL' segment starring Gosling and Mikey Day as the gruesome twosome was made and dropped twice before finally making it to the screen.

BY RYAN GAJEWSKI

JUNE 10, 2024

This story first appeared in the June 5 issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine.

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-features/ryan-gosling-snl-beavis-and-butt-head-sketch-making-1235915007/

 

How CoComelon Captures Our Children's Attention

The animation juggernaut is now streamed for billions of hours each year, including on Netflix and its own YouTube channel. Should we be worried about that?

By Jia Tolentino

June 10, 2024

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/06/17/cocomelon-children-television-youtube-netflix

 

 

Hazel Newlevant And Sunmi at Fantom Comics, May 25, 2024

    Hazel Newlevant; Sunmi Shin. Photos by Mike Rhode

Washington, DC: Fantom Comics

https://archive.org/details/hazel-newlevant-and-sunmi-fantom-comics-240525

 

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 622: Frank Miller on Frank Miller

Heidi Macdonald

 06/10/2024

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1315

 

Interview: Garth Ennis is Ready for Action! Battle Action!

Interview by Nicki Faust

Jun 03, 2024

https://previewsworld.com/Article/274875-Interview-Garth-Ennis-is-Ready-for-Action-Battle-Action

 

Exquisite Corpse: PW Talks with Becky Cloonan and Tula Lotay

By Shaenon K. Garrity

Jun 07, 2024

A version of this article appeared in the 06/10/2024 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Exquisite Corpse

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/95214-exquisite-corpse-pw-talks-with-becky-cloonan-and-tula-lutay.html

 

Change Comes to the Toronto Comics Art Festival

Jun 07, 2024

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/newsbrief/index.html?record=4742

 

Megabrain Comics move: Why Rhinebeck shop is now in Red Hook

Nickie Hayes

Poughkeepsie Journal June 10 2024

https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/06/10/megabrain-comics-has-moved-to-red-hook/73968960007/

 

This Rhinebeck comic book store is also a community gathering space: How it was born [Megabrain Comics]

Nickie Hayes

Poughkeepsie Journal February 13 2024

https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/local/2024/02/13/megabrain-comics-became-a-gathering-space-in-rhinebeck-whats-next/72510446007/

 

Disney's Donald Duck Rings in 90th Anniversary with New Hand-Drawn Animated Short

By Mercedes Milligan

June 7, 2024

https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/06/disneys-donald-duck-rings-in-90th-anniversary-with-new-hand-drawn-animated-short/

 

TRUMP! Lock Him Up!

Daryl Cagle, Michael de Adder and Chris Weyant

Caglecast 45 Jun 10, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5vM7EkryMhQ

 

Episode 198: Venom w/ Alex Segura

The Batman Book Club

May 20, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoiX8dRhBTg

 

anatomy of a marvel event with Matt Fraction

word balloon June 10 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qtmg9SvMfF0

 

IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode ninety-one | Tom King, part one

Jun 10, 2024

https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/ive-worked-with-him-before

 

Millar Time #29 | Creators Roundtable - Adam Kubert, Jeremy Adams, Kaare Andrews & Deniz Camp

Millar Time

Jun 10, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZcmGvYh9M8

 

Suicide Squad ISEKAI anime premieres June 27 on Max and Hulu

First three episodes to stream in special premiere

Humberto Saabedra

06/10/2024

https://www.comicsbeat.com/suicide-squad-isekai-anime-premieres-june-27-on-max-and-hulu/

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Bob Schreck Returns!

Jason DeHart

Jun 10, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdGACFztfU0

 

Editor Bob Schreck returns to the podcast to talk about the insights needed for working with creators, noticing when stories are working, and reflections on the comics industry.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with JH Williams III

Jason DeHart

 Mar 24, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCWAH5LKx9M

 

Legendary comics creator JH Williams III talks about collaborating with notable names, exploring work across comics and prose, and the continued exploration of Echolands.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Enrique Lopez

Jason DeHart

 Apr 1, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3cM5ZYWJ80

 

Comics creator Enrique Lopez stops by to talk about his passion for the medium. Please enjoy the art samples that he shared with me, as featured in this video.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Cara Bean

Jason DeHart

Apr 1, 2024

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

 

Comics creator and educator Cara Bean talks about the power of creativity, the inspiration behind the new book, Here I Am, I Am Me: An Illustrated Guide to Mental Health, and more.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Craig Cormick

Jason DeHart

 Apr 13, 2024

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

 

Author Craig Cormick talks about crafting in visual stories and fantasy, as well as branching out into a variety of storytelling approaches.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Michel Fiffe

Jason DeHart

 Apr 18, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4UOExy3_GQ

 

Comics creator Michel Fiffe discusses his approach to storytelling, passion for the comics medium, and on-going work on Copra -- plus work on the way, including plans for the creative path ahead.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Matt Kindt

Jason DeHart

 Apr 22, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JF4E92tUXj4&t=22s

 

Author Matt Kindt talks about working in comics, fashioning unique stories, and maintaining fruitful collaborations.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: David Avallone Returns!

Jason DeHart

 Apr 24, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVD7KWHg95w

 

Author David Avallone talks about creating across media, including Batman toons and the comics world of Elvira and Monstrous Books. David also talks with me about his current collaboration with Kevin Eastman and Troy Little -- Drawing Blood.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Kane Lynch

Jason DeHart

 Jun 3, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GZIbenQfz0

 

Comics creator Kane Lynch talks about the path to creative in visuals, work as an educator in the medium, and upcoming work in an original graphic novel.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Amit Tishler & Elliot Sperl [The Last Warden]

Jason DeHart

Jun 2, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PlVLaWWR3_8

 

The creative team of Amit Tishler and Elliot Sperl stop by to talk about their new collaboration, The Last Warden, including creative inspirations for their character-centered tale of fright -- and shoutouts to the rest of the creative team on the book.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Randy Emberlin Returns!

Jason DeHart

Jun 1, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3WJvZmIOk8

 

Comics creator Randy Emberlin returns to the podcast to talk about his work with Dark Horse, path in the industry, and current work with commissions. Check out the video or audio for much more from him.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Meggie Ramm

Jason DeHart

 May 28, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=in1d6ylya1k

 

Author and artist Meggie Ramm talks about working comics, creating for youth, and crafting the imaginative world of Batcat.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Matthew Noe

Jason DeHart

 May 27, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rF23_bbbON0

 

Scholar and author Matthew Noe talks about advocacy work for literacy and comics.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Varian Johnson

Jason DeHart

 May 26, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tR7fxJe5dYY

 

Author Varian Johnson talks about working on books like The Parker Inheritance, as well as the graphic novels Twins and Mister Miracle: The Great Escape...plus much more.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Chris Schweizer Returns!

Jason DeHart

Jun 10, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONgf3Y_hsAs

 

Author and artist Chris Schweizer returns to the podcast to talk about exploring creative outlets, developing new ideas for comics work, and supporting artists and readership through the Art of Kids' Graphic Novel exhibit.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Dan Mishkin Returns!

Jason DeHart

 Jun 9, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mF29zwoCFNo

 

Dan Mishkin, co-creator of Blue Devil and Amethyst, returns to the podcast to talk about the rise of comics for young readers, as well as his work with the Ann Arbor Comic Art Festival.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Andy Diggle

Jason DeHart

 Jun 8, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L446LtAOzo

 

Author and comics creator Andy Diggle talks about leading the new Elseworlds publications with Batman: Gotham by Gaslight: The Kryptonian Age (the first issue is out June 11, 2024). Andy also discusses the history of the Elseworlds and what creating in this comics universe has allowed him to do as a storyteller.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Brian Fies

Jason DeHart

 Jun 8, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NygMzEf4-qU

 

Author and illustrator Brian Fies talks about what comics make possible for storytelling, including the fantastic and the deeply personal.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Steve Mattsson Returns!

Jason DeHart

May 9, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br6S_pgfz3g

 

Actor and comics creator Steve Mattsson returns to the podcast to talk about his creative experiences, as well as words of appreciation for teachers that have made a difference in his life.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Dave Wheeler

Jason DeHart

 May 21, 2024

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

 

Comics creator Dave Wheeler talks about sharing stories for all-ages audiences in comics and in toy design.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Jorge Aguirre Returns!

Jason DeHart

 May 6, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6-b3VHlGdc

 

Author Jorge Aguirre talks about the beauty and emotion of crafting graphic novels for readers across all ages, including his personal work in Call Me Iggy and the imaginative series for younger readers, Monster Locker.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Eric Williamson

Jason DeHart

May 25, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQgZ8HHwlDI

 

Author and comics creator Eric Williamson talks about the creative vision of crafting horror/thriller linking with science fiction in the books When We Were the Voyage and Whispers from the Voyage.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Scott Chantler

Jason DeHart

 May 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxl_SBgGi1k

 

Author and illustrator Scott Chantler talks about the journey of creating graphic novels, the joy of working on Squire & Knight with First Second, and more creating to come from Papercutz.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds Russell Nohelty

Jason DeHart

May 11, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxq10AZ2Nrk

 

Comics creator and author Russell Nohelty talks about making time for writing, exploring prose and other forms, and more.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Howard Chaykin

Jason DeHart

May 7, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEtHcRNo0Rc

 

Author and artist Howard Chaykin talks about his history in the comics medium, an upcoming busy schedule of comics conventions, and his working adapting John Benteen's Fargo: Hell on Wheels into graphic novel form.

 

Word, Images, & Worlds with Jason Platt

Jason DeHart

May 18, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX1FdFokEhQ

 

Author and creator Jason Platt talks about Middle School Misadventures, the fun of creating all-ages books, and more work to come.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Ray Alma

Jason DeHart

May 5, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DafQyLS770

 

Cartoonist and storyboard artist Ray Alma talks about working on projects for Mad Magazine, storyboards for Beavis & Butthead, and collaborating with The Ink Well Foundation to bring joy to young readers and creators.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Michael Fitzgerald Troy

Jason DeHart

Apr 28, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpsDGnTG5IY

Comics creator and enthusiast Michael Fitzgerald Troy talks about crafting in the comics anthology Big Bang Comics, as well as sharing positive takes on the medium at his channel @MichaelFitzTroyTV

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Jen Bateman

Jason DeHart

Apr 27, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzLd2scNwDI

Artist and author Jen Bateman talks about exploring ideas in comics form, including life experiences and advocacy for other people. You can find out more at Jen's Patreon (linked at the end of the video).

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Dan Jolley Returns!

Jason DeHart

 May 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g8QcPPM2jaY

Author Dan Jolley talks about working on multiple projects at once, as well as an intriguing cosplay invitation for this year's Dragon Con in honor of his most recent release.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Craig Rousseau

Jason DeHart

May 6, 2024

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

Comics creator Craig Rousseau talks about developing his style and working on projects like Perhapanauts and Batman Beyond.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Justin Zimmerman

Jason DeHart

Apr 27, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bb9rifI90AA

Comics creator and filmmaker Justin Zimmerman talks about the work of Battle Quest comics, advice for young/new creators, and the Free Comic Book Day work that is coming...very soon (May 4, 2024).

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Dan Brereton Returns!

Jason DeHart

Apr 27, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t82wqhT2CQo

Comics creator Dan Brereton returns to the show to talk about creative communities, crowdfunding, and his newest art book, Phantom Fatale (linked shared at the end of the video).

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Nathan Kelly

Jason DeHart

Apr 28, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JH4_dIQLjI

Comics creator Nathan Kelly talks about his passion for the medium, working on projects for crowdfunding, and collaborating on titles like Drexler.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Rachel DiNunzio

Jason DeHart

Apr 25, 2024

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

Author and illustrator Rachel DiNunzio talks about creating with words and visuals in Forsynthia: Rise of the Cupcakes, including inspirations and more to come.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Dave McCaig

Jason DeHart

 Apr 25, 2024

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

 

Comics creator Dave McCaig talks about creating in the worlds of Walking Dead, Sacrificers, The Batman, Superman: Birthright, and more. Dave also talks about his professional journey to comcis.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Alin Silverwood

Jason DeHart

 Apr 24, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7Fy3vqTttc

 

Author Alin Silverwood talks about crafting in prose with worlds like The Lore of Lydania series, and crafting comics like SPIs Among Us and a history with Marvel Comics. Alin discusses next steps and creative journeys.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Rick Stasi

Jason DeHart

 Apr 23, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mnTFADgSqM

 

Legendary comics creator Rick Stasi stops by the talk about his history in comics, keeping up with commissions...and a rather spot-on Adam West impression.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Anna Morozova

Jason DeHart

Apr 21, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ud7xJACas2w

Comics creator Anna Morozova talks about the creative process, as well as work for 2000 AD.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Dr. Stanford Carpenter

Jason DeHart

 Apr 16, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtCahCPV5yk

Dr. Stanford Carpenter talks about exploring comics in anthropological work, as well as his academic and creative journey, further questions to explore, and insights across forms of media.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Jarad Greene

Jason DeHart

 Apr 14, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c8JhVQw6MA

Author and artist Jarad Greene talks about his love for comics, creating for young readers, and use of memoir/personal experiences in his work. Greene has created both A-Okay and the recently published A for Effort (March 2024)

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Words, Images, & Worlds with Kraig Rasmussen

Jason DeHart

 Apr 13, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc4h_MBvhFs

 

Comics creator Kraig Rasmussen talks about creative worlds to immerse yourself in, his own experience as a creator and comics collector, and much more.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Dan Jurgens Returns!

Jason DeHart

Apr 9, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tXmngWY0RIM

Legendary comics creator Dan Jurgens returns to Words, Images, & Worlds to talk about the new entry in his latest series, The Bat-Man: First Knight. It's a historical and noir-infused world, so please enjoy Dan's conversation about Mike Perkins's art and the ingredients of this story.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds: Russ Leach Returns!

Jason DeHart

 Apr 8, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzDoqTDIIn4

Comics creator Russ Leach returns to discuss his work in the medium, including inspirations and process, and his creating in the world of Robert E. Howard.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Yehudi Mercado

Jason DeHart

Apr 7, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XBQW4Ua428

Author and comics creator Yehudi Mercado talks about creating books for readers of all ages, including work in the world of DC Comics on characters like Shazam and Batman.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Drew Zucker

Jason DeHart

 Apr 6, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZhJGyR8pKA

Comics creator Drew Zucker talks about the creative journey and collaboration behind Canto.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with C Michael Lanning

Jason DeHart

 Apr 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wENtWs7hWzQ

Comics creator C Michael Lanning stops by Words, Images, & Worlds to discuss creating, the process of comics storytelling, and more. Please enjoy the artwork he has shared in the video.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Shanti Rae

Jason DeHart

 Apr 4, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9MhrqBa0no

Comics creator Shanti Rae talks about working the world of visuals, the background and inspirations of the story Sennen, and more.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Kevin Michael Rowe

Jason DeHart

 

Apr 6, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qx9N3YQqenY

Comics creator Kevin Michael Rowe talks about science fiction, inspiration, and crafting the world of N.A.R.L.I.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Richard Pace

Jason DeHart

 Apr 2, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8Iaxx1nGV4

Comics creator Richard Pace talks about creating in the visual, his history with the medium, and collaborating with writers like Jim Zub and Mark Russell.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Paul Kirchner

Jason DeHart

 Apr 2, 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKUZZY-m2wU

Author and artist Paul Kirchner talks about the on-going work of cartoon strips, the creative path and journey forward, and finding inspirations.

 

Words, Images, & Worlds with Matt Kund

Jason DeHart

 Apr 1, 2024

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

Comics creator and publisher Matt Kund talks about his work on Ageless Press, his passion for sharing his own stories in comics, and his podcasting work for Constructing Comics.

Monday, June 10, 2024

Virtually Unhinged by Daniel Boris


IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode ninety-one | Tom King, part one

IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode ninety-one | Tom King, part one

Hazel Newlevant And Sunmi at Fantom Comics, May 25, 2024 [audio file and photos]

Hazel Newlevant And Sunmi at Fantom Comics, May 25, 2024

Fantom friend (Comics for Choice, No Ivy League, Sugar Town) joins us to host an all-ages autobio comics workshop, celebrating the launch of the anthology Becoming Who We Are: Real Stories About Growing Up Trans! Supplies provided, masks required.

George Pérez photos in National Portrait Gallery

Scooped by the Beat! Note these aren't on display, but are part of the permanent collection.

George Pérez is now honored in the National Portrait Gallery

Pérez would have been 70 this week.



Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 6/8-9/2024

Author admits shameless hoax!  Jasper Bark comes clean about his "discovered" mystery horror comics…

downthetubes Guests on June 8, 2024             

https://downthetubes.net/author-admits-shameless-hoax/

 

ART OF THE KIDS' GRAPHIC NOVEL Exhibition Virtual Visit

Chris Schweizer

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

 

Pat Shand's Whaddya Gonna Do? - Newsletter #8

We almost had a Marvel Literary Universe going there for a moment [novelizations]

Pat Shand

Pat's Substack Jun 08, 2024

https://patshand.substack.com/p/pat-shands-whaddya-gonna-do-newsletter-32d

 

Introducing 'Mr. Mayor' .. A little about this new comic strip

– Ryan D. Wilson, Dispatch and Union Publisher

    June 4, 2024

    https://www.ccenterdispatch.com/opinion/article_6d3a219a-2211-11ef-b22f-93ffc4d995a8.html

 

Stephen Bissette

WEEKEND WANDERINGS [Gaiman art auction; creator's rights]

June 8 2024

https://www.facebook.com/631708288/posts/10163997761858289/?mibextid=xfxF2i&rdid=PtcMJKsYCSdFtdCr

 

When Death Came For Frank Miller

By Anthony Breznican

June 7, 2024

https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/when-death-came-for-frank-miller

 

One graduate's quiet protest: Bringing a banned book to commencement [ "The Handmaid's Tale" graphic novel; censorship]

Jonathan Edwards

June 9, 2024  : A3

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/06/04/handmaids-tale-idaho-graduation/

 

Five of this year's best graphic novels make perfect summer reads

These books by Maurice Vellekoop, Eddie Ahn, Nate Powell and others offer fresh stories and beautiful images.

Review by Michael Cavna

June 9, 2024

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/2024/06/09/new-graphic-novels-review-vellekoop-powell/

 

John Adcock – RIP

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/06/08/john-adcock-rip/

 

Marvel Publishes Tribute To Jeffrey Veregge In This Month's Comics

  08 Jun 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-publishes-tribute-to-jeffrey-veregge-in-this-months-comics/

 

Chairman of Judge Dredd's Publisher Tried To Depose UK Prime Minister. Cecil King was Chairman of IPC, publishers of Judge Dredd and 2000AD, and tried to launch a coup to depose the Prime Minister.

 8 Jun 2024

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/chairman-of-judge-dredds-publisher-tried-to-depose-uk-prime-minister/

 

Victoria Ying's Graphic Novel About Toxic Relationship With Cartoonist

Victoria Ying's upcoming graphic novel, Chasing Sunspots, about a manipulative relationship she was in with a much older cartoonist.

 8 Jun 2024 

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/victoria-ying-graphic-novel-about-toxic-relationship-with-cartoonist/

 

Bleeding Cool Is Fifteen Years Old This Month

Fifteen years ago, Bleeding Cool began when Rich Johnston was headhunted by Avatar Press from Comic Book Resources and Lying In The Gutters.

 , 08 Jun 2024 

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/bleeding-cool-is-fifteen-years-old-this-month/

 

The Not-So-Bizarro World of Dan & Wayno

D. D. Degg      

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/06/08/the-not-so-bizarro-world-of-dan-wayno/

 

A Conversation with my "They"

By Dan Piraro

Bizarro Blog  Jun 8 2024

https://www.bizarro.com/blog/2024/6/8/a-conversation-with-my-they

 

Alison Bechdel's influence on comics & pop culture, explained

Guide by Samantha Puc Contributing writer

 June 7, 2024 Popverse

https://www.thepopverse.com/comics-alison-bechdel-comics-books-comic-book-influence-explained

 

How I Became the Ken Jennings of the New Yorker Caption Contest

I hold the competition's all-time record. And I might have some insight into how you can beat me at my own game.

By Lawrence Wood

June 4, 2024

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/06/new-yorker-caption-contest-champion/678589/

 

The comic artist fighting to keep making art

"I'm not doing this out of spite or revenge, or even for justice," says Alex Norris, whose 'Webcomic Name' series has been the subject of an expensive legal battle in a US federal court since 2019

By David McAllister

June 5, 2024

https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/comics/66582/the-comic-artist-fighting-to-keep-making-art

 

How They Work with Wes Craig

By David Harper

June 5, 2024

 https://sktchd.com/interview/how-they-work-with-wes-craig/

 

It's Donald Duck's birthday! A film historian charts his 90-year evolution

  Ayesha Rascoe

  Weekend Edition Sunday June 9, 2024

  https://www.npr.org/2024/06/09/nx-s1-4994339/its-donald-ducks-birthday-a-film-historian-charts-his-90-year-evolution

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesun/2024/06/20240609_wesun_it_s_donald_duck_s_birthday_a_film_historian_charts_his_90-year_evolution.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-4994339

 

AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 278: Deniz Camp interview: "Ultimates is like doing a creator-owned book"

David Brooke and Nathan Simmons

June 2, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/06/02/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-278-deniz-camp/

 

Darcy Van Poelgeest unearths the strange magic of 'Precious Metal'

The "prequel" to the beguiling 'Little Bird' is a meditation on memory, morality, and a second chance at first impressions.

Chris Coplan

June 4, 2024

https://aiptcomics.com/2024/06/04/precious-metal-feature-1/

 

 

Indian artist and graphic novelist Abhishek Singh

Paul Waters

In the Studio May 7 2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5tkj

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5tkj

 

Andy Riley

Antonia Quirke

In the Studio June 4 2024

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w3ct5tkn

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3ct5tkn

Sunday, June 09, 2024

NPR on Donald Duck's birthday


It's Donald Duck's birthday! A film historian charts his 90-year evolution

June 9 is Donald Duck's birthday. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with film historian J.B. Kaufman about how the Disney character has changed since his debut 90 years ago.

WaPo on GN censorship in Idaho, Cavna returns with book reviews, and former Postie opening a bookstore

One graduate's quiet protest: Bringing a banned book to commencement [ "The Handmaid's Tale" graphic novel; censorship]

Annabelle Jenkins protested the removal of "obscene" books from her high school's library by putting "The Handmaid's Tale" at her superintendent's feet during graduation.

June 9, 2024  : A3

Five of this year's best graphic novels make perfect summer reads

These books by Maurice Vellekoop, Eddie Ahn, Nate Powell and others offer fresh stories and beautiful images.

Richard Thompson original art including in Chris Schweizer's graphic novel exhibit


It's at minute 45.

ART OF THE KIDS' GRAPHIC NOVEL Exhibition Virtual Visit

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

A live walk-through of the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts's ART OF THE KIDS' GRAPHIC NOVEL Exhibition, with curator Chris Schweizer