Comics Research Bibliography update January 25, 2008 citations

Fingeroth, Danny. 2004. Superman on the Couch: What Superheroes Really Tell Us About Ourselves and Our Society. Continuum-International

Fingeroth, Danny. 2007. Disguised as Clark Kent: Jews, Comics, and the Creation of the Superhero. Continuum-International

Deusnef, Stephen M. 2008.
Swamp Thing: Up From the Muck.
[Washington Post] Express (January 24): E13.
Online at http://www.readexpress.com/read_freeride/2008/01/swamp_thing_up_from_the_muck.php

Rickman, Johnathan (sic). 2008.
Rich Memory in 2-D: Marjane Satrapi's bio-comic segues to the silver screen.
[Washington Post] Express (January 24): E9


Green, Penelope. 2006.
At Home With Roz Chast: For a Professional Phobic, the Scariest Night of All.
New York Times (October 26)

Walker, Benjamen. 2006.
Comix books [Mark Siegel, editorial director of First Second].
Theory of Everything (May 30): http://www.toeradio.org/archives/2006/05/toe_53006_comix.html

Ashbrook, Tom. 2003.
A Right to Be Hostile [McGruder and Boondocks].
National Public Radio and WBUR's On Point (October 7).
Online at http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2003/10/20031007_b_main.asp

Ashbrook, Tom. 2003.
Art Spiegelman's Art.
National Public Radio and WBUR's On Point (October 23).
Online at http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2003/10/20031023_b_main.asp

Delaney, Bill. 2003.
X2: X-Men United.
Public Radio International and WBUR's Here and Now (May 9).
Online at http://www.here-now.org/shows/2003/05/20030509_17.asp

Gordon, Dick. 2001.
Toon Tunes [Carl Stalling Warner Brothers music].
National Public Radio and WBUR's Dick Gordon Show (August 23).
Online at http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2001/08/20010823_b_main.asp

Gordon, Dick. 2003.
Drawing the News [editorial cartoonists Horsey, Bell and Ariail].
National Public Radio and WBUR's Dick Gordon Show (April 4).
Online at http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2003/04/20030404_b_main.asp

Gordon, Dick. 2004.
Persepolis 2.
National Public Radio and WBUR's Dick Gordon Show (September 9).
Online at http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2004/09/20040909_b_main.asp

Gordon, Dick. 2004.
Slow Death of a Dangerous Art [editorial illustrators Ilic, Grossman, Heller and Kunz].
National Public Radio and WBUR's Dick Gordon Show (May 27).
Online at http://www.theconnection.org/shows/2004/05/20040527_b_main.asp

Gross, Terry. 2006.
Jimmy Olsen Grows Up [Superman television show]..
National Public Radio and WHYY's Fresh Air (June 3).
Online at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5524564

Guillermo, Emil. 2004.
Shrek and Race Relations in America.
National Public Radio and WBUR's On Point (June 8).
Online at http://www.onpointradio.org/shows/2004/06/20040608_b_main.asp

Horwich, Jeff. 2006.
Cartoonist watches the million-dollar success of an idea similar to her own [Moira Manion on Over the Hedge].
Minnesota Public Radio's All Things Considered (June 8).
online at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2006/06/06/cartoonist/

Kerr, Euan. 2008.
Why it's difficult to make a movie from a comic book [Satrapi on Persepolis].
Minnesota Public Radio's Morning Edition (January 18).
online at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2008/01/17/satrapi/

Kerr, Euan. 2007.
Joe Sacco goes to war to write a comic book.
Minnesota Public Radio's All Things Considered (November 13).
online at http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2007/11/13/sacco/

Silverblatt, Michael. 2005.
Umberto Eco [The Mysterious Flame of Queen Loana].
National Public Radio and KCRW's Bookworm (August 25).
Online at http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/bw/bw050825umberto_eco

Silverblatt, Michael. 2005.
Jewish Identity in Writing (Part 5 of 10): Art Spiegelman, Cynthia Ozick and Jonathan Rosen.
National Public Radio and KCRW's Bookworm (June 30).
Online at http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/bw/bw050630jewish_identity_in_w

Silverblatt, Michael. 2005.
Peter Maresca and Art Spiegelman [on McCay and Little Nemo].
National Public Radio and KCRW's Bookworm (December 1).
Online at http://www.kcrw.com/etc/programs/bw/bw051201peter_maresca_and_ar

Young, Robin. 2003.
Controversial 'Boondocks' Strip Pulled.
Public Radio International and WBUR's Here and Now (April 2).
Online at http://www.here-now.org/shows/2003/04/20030402_13.asp

Young, Robin. 2004.
Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood.
Public Radio International and WBUR's Here and Now (September 29).
Online at http://www.here-now.org/shows/2004/09/20040929_18.asp

Young, Robin and Gail Harris. 2003.
War Comics [Doonesbury and David Horsey].
Public Radio International and WBUR's Here and Now (August 1).
Online at http://www.here-now.org/shows/2003/08/20030801.asp

Young, Robin. 2005.
Education Secretary Blasts PBS Cartoon [Postcards from Buster].
Public Radio International and WBUR's Here and Now (January 28).
Online at http://www.here-now.org/shows/2005/01/20050128_12.asp

Wallington, Aury. 2008.
Heroes: Saving Charlie, A Novel.
New York: Del Rey

Wallington, Aury. 2008.
Author Q & A: Interview with Aury Wallington author of Saving Charlie [Heroes tv show novel].
Del Rey website (January): http://www.randomhouse.com/delrey/catalog/display.pperl?isbn=9780345503220&view=qa&ref=news&name=drin1208

Van Gelder, Lawrence. 2008.
A Chinese makeover for Mickey and Minnie [Hong Kong Disneyland].
New York Times (January 22)

Yu, Vincent / Associated Press. 2008.
Hong Kong: Mickey Mouse style [photograph at Hong Kong Disneyland].
[Washington Post] Express (January 22)

Ansen, David. 2006.
Surviving the cure; Nothing comes between the X-Men and their genes [X-Men: The Last Stand movie].
Newsweek (June 5)

Astor, Dave. 2007.
Mort Walker to Receive National Cartoonists Society's Gold Key Award.
E and P Online (March 23): http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003562119

Astor, Dave et al. 2006.
Authors Seek Stories About the Impact of 'Peanuts'.
E and P Online (August 9)

Astor, Dave et al. 2006.
'Girls' Cartoon Exhibit Moves to Ohio State.
E and P Online (September 21)

Astor, Dave et al. 2006.
Blog Focuses on Comics That Mention Golf.
E and P Online (September 21)

Astor, Dave et al. 2006.
Cartoonist Lester Co-Creates Another Kids' Book.
E and P Online (September 21)

Astor, Dave et al. 2006.
PBS Show to Focus on Editorial Cartoonist Paul Conrad.
E and P Online (September 20)

Barry, Dave and Richard Thompson (ill). 2008.
An inconvenient year.
Washington Post Magazine (December 30)

Brodner, Steve. 2008.
Sketchbook: "We take our text from the Book of Iowa, 20:08…" [caricature].
New Yorker (January 14): 53

Crist, Judith. 1948.
Horror in the nursery [Wertham].
Collier's (March 27)

Daly, Steve. 2008.
Fish out of water. Poor unfortunate show: Disney's aquatic adventure flounders in its screen-to-stage transfer [Little Mermaid].
Entertainment Weekly (January 25): 76

Dixon, Glenn. 2008.
Playing and dress-up: Cosplayers act the parts from manga to anime to video games.
[Washington Post] Express (January 17)

Faber, Michael. 2008.
Released at last: Alan Moore's Lost Girls opens Michael Faber's eyes to Wendy, Alice and Dorothy as they have never been seen before.
Guardian (January 5).
Online at http://books.guardian.co.uk/departments/artsandentertainment/story/0,,2235471,00.html

Garrett, Stephen. 2007.
QandA: Frank Miller. The cartoonist-turned-director reveals what's so graphic about his new film, 300.
Esquire.com (March 23): http://www.esquire.com/features/qa/ESQ0407-APR_SCREEN_MILLER

Unknown. 2008.
Mark Millar, comic-book hero.
First Post (January 7): http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?storyID=11341

Gilligan, Paul. 2008.
Bark to Work Legislation [Pooch Cafe collection of unpublished strips].
Kansas City: Universal Press Syndicate / Lulu.com

Lakshmi, Rama. 2008.
In India, Gods Rule The 'Toon' Universe: Hindu Myth a Fount of Superheroes [animation].
Washington Post (January 9): A11.
Online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/08/AR2008010804004.html

Lehrer, Brian. 2008.
Reading with Pictures [Bitz, Mouly, education].
National Public Radio and WNYC's Brian Lehrer Show (January 14).
online at http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/episodes/2008/01/14

Licata, Elizabeth. 2008.
Trespass juice: A talk with the maker of Original Sin cider [R. Black's cartoon advertisements].
Onion [Washington DC edition] (January 17): 23

Olson, Kevin Noel. 2006. Mark Texeira Speaks on Ghost Rider Hauntings. Silver Bullet Comic Books (January 26): http://www.silverbulletcomicbooks.com/features/113828619149410.htm

Scher, Steve. 2008.
The Sandbox: Dispatches from Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan [Doonesbury].
National Public Radio and KUOW's Weekday (January 8).
online at http://www.kuow.org/defaultProgram.asp?ID=14097

Shannon, Jeff. 2008. "Honey and Clover," a sensitive, understated drama. Seattle Times (January 11). Online at http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/movies/2004118749_honey11.html

Snierson, Dan. 2008.
Why we're endorsing the grand old potty [Simpsons].
Entertainment Weekly (January 18): 14

Jensen, Jeff, Ken Tucker, and Nisha Gopalan. 2008.
What's new in …comics: Drawn from life.
Entertainment Weekly (January 18)

Schwarzbaum, Lisa. 2008.
Drawing acclaim: A stunning animated film offers a portrait of an unfamiliar culture - and of a fascinating woman [Persepolis].
Entertainment Weekly (January 18): 56

Setoodeh, Ramin. 2007.
Black and white and read all over [Persepolis].
Newsweek (December 17): 72

Nelson, Rob. 2008.
Iranian chick: Marjane Satrapi's graphic novel on film.
The Phoenix (January 8): http://thephoenix.com/article_ektid54066.aspx

Graham Crackers Comics. 2007.
Graham Crackers Comics' Best-Sellers.
Entertainment Weekly (December 7): 81

Rogers, Vaneta. 2008.
Talking Flash With Tom Peyer.
Newsarama (January 3): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=141769

Rogers, Vaneta. 2008.
Flashing Back & Forward: Waid On Leaving Flash, The B&B To Come, And Boom!
Newsarama (January 4): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=141897

Rogers, Vaneta. 2007.
Tony Bedard On Supergirl And The Legion Of Super-Heroes.
Newsrama (March 19): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=105686

Rogers, Vaneta. 2007.
Inside World War III With Champage And Ostrander.
Newsarama (March 30): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=106993

Rogers, Vaneta. 2007.
The Spider Meets The Four - Talking To Jeff Parker.
Newsarama (March 28): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=106794

Setoodeh, Ramin and Jennie Yabroff. 2007.
Princess power [Disney].
Newsweek (November 26): 66-67

Soller, Kurt. 2007.
Brown's the new black [Peanuts fashion show].
Newsweek (September 10): 15

Suintres, John. 2007.
Drew Friedman and the Original Kings Of Comedy.
Word Balloon (March 28):
http://wordballoon.blogspot.com/2007/03/drew-freidman-and-original-kings-of.html

Thill, Scott. 2008.
Joe Sacco on Comics, the Arabs and the Jews; Make it mandatory.
LA Weekly ( January 16).
Online at http://www.laweekly.com/art+books/books/joe-sacco-on-comics-the-arabs-and-the-jews/18138/

Ajayi, Angela. 2007.
Drawing on the Universal in Africa: An Interview with Marguerite Abouet.
Wild River Review 4 (4; May 11).
Online at http://www.wildriverreview.com/worldvoices-margueriteabouet.php

Lumenick, Lou. 2007.
Bliss, Family Robinson [Meet the Robinsons].
New York Post (March 30).
Online at http://www.nypost.com/seven/03302007/entertainment/movies/bliss__family_robinson_movies_lou_lumenick.htm

Parkin, J.K. 2007.
Blog@ QandA: Ryan Claytor.
Newsarama (May 22): http://blog.newsarama.com/2007/05/22/blog-qa-ryan-claytor/

Schneider, Rob. 2007.
Collector opens Super Heroes Museum.
Indianapolis Star (March 31).
Online at http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070331/LOCAL/703310495

Schneider, Rob. 2007.
Superhero museum readies for opening.
Indianapolis Star (March 29).
Online at http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070329/BUSINESS/70329030

Unknown. 2008.
Indianapolis Super Heroes Museum closes.
Associated Press January 8): http://www.wthr.com/global/story.asp?s=7592960

Unknown. 2008.
Climate change cartoons displayed; A series of cartoons, with the theme of climate change, have gone on display in Ellesmere, Shropshire.
BBC News (January 8): http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/pr/fr/-/2/hi/uk_news/england/shropshire/7177595.stm

Kelly. 2007.
Friday Fifteen: Brian Biggs.
Tiny Treasury (March 2): http://www.tinytreasury.com/friday-fifteen-2/

Unknown. 2007.
Interview with Eric Powell.
Dark Horse.com (December 18): http://www.darkhorse.com/news/interviews.php?id=1512

VanderMeer, Jeff. 2008.
Understanding Manga: An Interview with Robin Brenner.
Bookslut (January): http://www.bookslut.com/features/2008_01_012167.php

VanderMeer, Jeff and Robin Brenner. 2008.
The Best Manga of All Time.
Bookslut (January): http://www.bookslut.com/comicbookslut/2008_01_012166.php

Warren, Mitchell. 2008.
Mmm... Steamy [Steamboy anime].
Miami Poetry Review (January 8): http://www.miamipoetryreview.com/2008/01/mmmsteamy.html

Unknown. 2007.
Marshall Rogers, Batman comic book artist, dies at 57.
Associated Press (March 28): http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2007/03/28/state/n165251D53.DTLandhw=marshallandsn=003andsc=900

Zurzolo, Vincent. 2007.
Marshall Rogers Memorial.
World Talk Radio's The Comic Zone (March 28)

Various. 2007.
In Memory Of A Great Talent: Marshall Rogers 1950-2007.
Pop Thought (March): http://www.popthought.com/display_column.asp?DAID=1340

Unknown. 2007.
Artist Marshall Rogers Dies At Age 57.
DC Comics Direct Channel (#824; March 27)

Reed, Travis. 2007.
Disney could unlock `Song of the South'.
Associated Press (March 27): http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070327/ap_en_mo/film_song_of_the_south

Gross, Daniel. 2007.
Mickey's Management Mojo [Disney World theme park].
Newsweek (November 19): 18

Bennett, Jessica. 2007.
Coloring outside the lines [religion, child abuse education].
Newsweek (December 10): 16

Jones, Malcolm. 2007.
Paintball Rembrandt [Steadman].
Newsweek (December 10)

Gurdon, Meghan Cox. 2008.
Chilling climate for journalists in our neighbor to the north [Danish Islam cartoons in Canada].
Washington Examiner (January 17): 15.
Online at http://www.examiner.com/a-1163305~Meghan_Cox_Gurdon__Chilling_climate_for_journalists_in_our_neighbor_to_the_north.html

Hunnell, Carl. 2008.
News Journal editorial cartoon struck a nerve with some.
News Journal (January 6).
Online at http://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080106/OPINION02/801060315

Herold, Charles. 2008.
In Mimicking Adult Swim Cartoon Series, Designers May Have Gone Too Far [video game Harvey Birdman, Attorney at Law].
New York Times (January 17).
Online at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/17/technology/personaltech/17games.html?ex=1358312400&en=b63eff4049ad8fe9&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Shindler, Dorman T. 2006.
Alan Moore leaves behind his Extraordinary Gentlemen to dally with Lost Girls.
SciFi Weekly (August 7): http://www.scifi.com/sfw/interviews/sfw13282.html

Phegley, Kiel. 2007.
Whatever Happened To Miracleman? In the hands of Alan Moore and Neil Gaiman, this Captain Marvel knockoff revitalized the comic book superhero-only for vicious legal battles to make it the medium's greatest lost masterpiece.
Wizard Universe.com (February 21): http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/003576727.cfm

Brady, Matt. 2007.
Johns, Katz, And Jurgens Talk Booster Gold.
Newsrama (March): http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/Booster/booster.html

Irving, Christopher. 2007.
TwoMorrows Tune-In #3: George Perez and Mike Mignola.
TwoMorrows.com (February 26): http://twomorrows.com/blog/tune-in/twomorrows-tune-in-3-george-perez-and-mike-mignola/

Jenkins, Henry. 2007.
Millennial Monsters: An Interview with Anne Allison [on manga and anime].
Confessions of an ACA/Fan (February 21-22): http://www.henryjenkins.org/2007/02/lets_start_where_your_book.html and http://www.henryjenkins.org/2007/02/in_the_book_you_draw.html

Unknown. 2008.
New comic strip appears today [Retro Geek].
Olympian (January 7).
Online at http://www.theolympian.com/living/story/319662.html

Vera, Kukla. 2008.
No Laughing Matter: Diabetes Education in Comic Book Form Targets the Latino Community.
Los Angeles Downtown News (January 7).
Online at http://www.ladowntownnews.com/articles/2008/01/07/health2/health03.txt

Wolff, Henry Jr. 2007.
'Terry and the Pirates' once graced Foster Field club.
Victoria Advocate (March 28).
Online at http://www.thevictoriaadvocate.com/631/story/30391.html

Bell, Blake. 2007.
Terry and Annie Reissues: An Interview with Dean Mullaney.
Best of Most of blog (March 29): http://www.bestofmostof.com/07mar/index070328.htm

Griepp, Milton and Tom Flinn (eds). 2008. Bat Manga! The Secret History of Batman in Japan; Due From Pantheon in September. ICv2 (January 16): http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/11921.html

Griepp, Milton and Tom Flinn (eds). 2008. New 'Turok' DVD Has Stones; Due Out on February 5th. ICv2 (January 21): http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/11950.html

Griepp, Milton and Tom Flinn (eds). 2008.
Interview with Dave Sim, 'Glamourpuss'.
ICv2 (January 10): http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/11882.html

Griepp, Milton and Tom Flinn (eds). 2008.
Aardvark Vanaheim to Publish 'Glamourpuss'; New Series from Dave Sim.
ICv2 (January 10): http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/11883.html

Jewell, Stephen. 2008.
Man of many genres [Michael Chabon].
New Zealand Herald (January 22)
Online at http://www.nzherald.co.nz/section/1501119/story.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10487978

Wilding, Patrice. 2008.
'Family Tree' takes root on comics pages [Signe Wilkinson].
Times-Tribune (January 7).
Online at http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19170233&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=450444&rfi=6

Goodwin, Christopher. 2007.
300 reasons to stop eating the popcorn; Christopher Goodwin in Los Angeles joins the boys in the blood-curdling theatre of war.
First Post (March 12): http://www.thefirstpost.co.uk/index.php?storyID=5229

Bouchard, Gilbert A. 2008.
The art of war: An exclusive /ed magazine interview with comic-book legend Joe Sacco.
Edmonton Journal (January 6): http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/ed/story.html?id=16856914-b6d4-4984-8995-9c6c801f9258&k=95045

Bouchard, Gilbert A. 2008.
A short history of non-fiction and war comics.
edmontonjournal.com (January 6): http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/ed/story.html?id=01ff50e2-5753-4b24-bd8e-809eb02ff936

Purcell, Charles. 2008.
Just plain batty: Two lives, a dark past - Batman may need help, writes Charles Purcell.
Sydney Morning Herald (January 7).
Online at http://www.smh.com.au/news/books/just-plain-batty/2008/01/06/1199554487088.html

Unknown. 2008.
5 Web Comics That Will Make You Ditch Your Newspaper; Don't suffer through one more installment of 'Ziggy' or 'Marmaduke'! Hilarity is just a click away with these online strips.
PC World (January 4): http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/04/AR2008010400267.html

Gardner, Jan. 2008.
Short and drawn out [Jay Hosler and comic books in the classroom].
Boston Globe (January 6).
Online at http://www.boston.com/ae/books/articles/2008/01/06/short_and_drawn_out/

Hatrash, Hasan. 2008.
Saudi Comic Artists Invited to Take Part in Manga Contest.
Arab News (January 8): http://www.arabnews.com/?page=1§ion=0&article=105426&d=8&m=1&y=2008&pix=kingdom.jpg&category=Kingdom

Unknown. 2008.
'Ollie and Quentin' replaces 'Lio' in Q-C Times comics.
Quad-City Times (January 7): http://www.qctimes.com/articles/2008/01/07/news/local/doc4781bae355649077734628.txt

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview With Larry Young.
Comics Reporter (July 3): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/interviews/2256/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview: John Romita (2002).
Comics Reporter (March 22): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1178/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview with Publisher Nadia Katz-Wise of Typocrat Press.
Comics Reporter (March 24):
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1196/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview with Cartoonist Johnny Ryan.
Comics Reporter (March 24): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1211/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview With Ted Slampyak.
Comics Reporter (June 5): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1785/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview with Douglas Fraser.
Comics Reporter (June 18): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1924/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview With Jeet Heer and Kent Worcester.
Comics Reporter (June 26): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/2032/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview: Jeff Smith (1999).
Comics Reporter (March 21): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1179/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Short Chat With Cartoonist Alex Robinson.
Comics Reporter (March 21): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1213/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview With Cartoonist Peter Bagge.
Comics Reporter (March 21): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1210/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview With Cartoonist Scott Mills.
Comics Reporter (March 22): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1197/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Interview With James Kimball of Pantheon Books.
Comics Reporter (March 22): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/1177/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview With Michael Kupperman.
Comics Reporter (August 7): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/2481/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview With Jim Ottaviani.
Comics Reporter (June 12): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/interviews/2253/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
A Short Interview With James Kochalka.
Comics Reporter (July 17): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/interviews/2292/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2005.
Spiegelman Looking Forward To Lafayette Despite Controversy.
Comicon's The Pulse (February 21): http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=003482

Spurgeon, Tom. 2008.
CR Holiday Interview #10: Frank Santoro.
Comics Reporter (January 5):
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_8_frank_santoro/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2008.
CR Holiday Interview #11: Vito Delsante [comics writer and Jim Hanley's Universe store].
Comics Reporter (January 5):
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_9_vito_delsante/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2008.
CR Holiday Interview #12: Karen Berger.
Comics Reporter (January 6): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_13/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2008.
CR Holiday Interview #13: Francoise Mouly.
Comics Reporter (January 6): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_7/

Brady, Matt. 2007.
Checking Out 'Checkout' With Rucka And Winick - Updated [Checkmate comic book].
Newsarama (March 27): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=106660

Hunter, Stephen. 2006.
Quite The Bomb: 'V for Vendetta' Can Blow Away Parliament, But Not Its Audience.
Washington Post (March 17): C1

Stevenson, James. 2006.
Lost and Found New York: Richard Croker [comics journalism].
New York Times (February 25)
http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2006/02/24/opinion/25opart.gif

Sheneman, Drew. 2006.
'Fantastic Four: First Family No. 1'.
Newark Star-Ledger (March 5).
Online at http://www.nj.com/entertainment/ledger/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-0/114153950028060.xmlandcoll=1

Clark, Colin. 2006.
Neil Gaiman Interview [his and Dave McKean's project The Wolves in the Walls].
National Theatre of Scotland (February): http://www.lyric.co.uk/images/event/NeilGaim.pdf

Denby, David. 2007.
Men Gone Wild: "Shooter" and "300".
New Yorker (April 2): 88-89

Denby, David. 2007.
Not Kid's Stuff: "Shrek the Third" and "Paprika".
New Yorker (May 28): 86-87

Kane, Tim / Albany Times Union. 2007.
Eisner's 'Contract With God' has proved lucrative.
San Francisco Chronicle (December 21): E10

Jozic, Mike. 2004.
Jill Thompson - Sooktacular Spooktacular!!!
Mike Jozic.com (October 30): http://www.mikejozic.com/thompsoninterview.html

Unknown. 2004.
Zagreb Animation Week to liven up Tehran.
IranMania.com (October 30): http://www.iranmania.com/news/articleview/default.asp?NewsCode=26538&NewsKind=Culture

Unknown. 2004.
Marvel Profit Falls, But Revenue Up Sharply.
Reuters (October 28)

Unknown. 2004.
Bill Liebowitz, founder of LA comic book store, dead at 63.
Associated Press (October 29): http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/news/local/10049387.htm

Peters, Mike. 2004.
Dilbert's house? It's 'wife bait'.
Dallas Morning News (October 30).
Online at http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/texasliving/columnists/mpeters/stories/103104dnlivcomics.7f712.html

Kapko, Matt. 2008.
Executive Interview: Ross Cox [Cartoon Network New Media].
RCR Wireless News (January 7): http://www.rcrnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080107/SUB/414798038/1012/allnews

Unknown. 2004.
Since We Asked: 'Doonesbury' goes missing and readers are curious. Several readers contacted the Mail Tribune's newsroom Saturday, all with the same question: 'What happened to `Doonesbury' in today's paper?'.
Mail Tribune (October 31).
Online at http://www.mailtribune.com/archive/2004/1031/local/stories/18local.htm

Marlowe, Chris. 2004.
Scribe Develops Mobile Greeting Cards [animator and screenwriter Michael Dougherty].
Hollywood Reporter (October 29)

Wagner, Vit. 2007.
Cartoonist of the macabre [Gahan Wilson].
Toronto Star (March 25).
Online at http://www.thestar.com/artsentertainment/article/195747

Pinkerton, Nick. 2008.
Persepolis: Abba Versus the Mullahs!
Seattle Weekly (January 23).
Online at http://www.seattleweekly.com/2008-01-23/film/persepolis-abba-versus-the-mullahs.php

Salamon, Jeff. 2008.
The somewhat amazing adventures of 'The Escapist'.
Austin American-Statesman (January 6).
Online at http://www.statesman.com/life/content/life/stories/books/01/06/0106quick.html
Unknown. 2005.
Inside With: Neil Swaab, Creator of Rehabilitating Mr. Wiggles.
The Apiary (October 11): http://www.theapiary.org/archives/2005/10/inside_with_nei.html

Unknown. 2005.
Look … Up in the Museum: UVSC's new exhibit takes comic books seriously as an art form [Will Eisner; Utah Valley State College's Woodbury Art Museum; The Art of Comics].
Salt Lake City Weekly (October 13).
Online at http://www.slweekly.com/editorial/2005/ae_1_2005-10-13.cfm

Unknown. 2005.
Local couple publishes 1st comic book [Dragon Firefly Island].
Florence Reminder (October 13).
Online at http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=15382957&BRD=1817&PAG=461&dept_id=222076&rfi=6

Stratton, Ted S. 2005.
Not quite quitting time for local working-class muse [The Quitter by Pekar and Haspiel].
Cleveland Jewish News (October 13).
Online at http://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/articles/2005/10/13/features/arts/carts1015.txt

Pekar, Harvey. 2005.
12 of the Best by Harvey Pekar.
Emusic.com: http://www.emusic.com/lists/showlist.html?lid=224579

Schwartz, Jay. 2005.
Eisner's 'A Contract With God' an epic on Bronx existence.
Jewish News Weekly (October 14).
Online at http://www.jewishsf.com/content/2-0-/module/displaystory/story_id/27317/format/html/displaystory.html

Schwartz, Jay. 2005.
Comic about 'Protocols' the final work of a master [Eisner].
Jewish News Weekly (October 14).
Online at http://www.jewishsf.com/content/2-0-/module/displaystory/story_id/27316/format/html/displaystory.html


Eisner, Will. 2005.
The Plot: The Secret Story of the Protocols of the Elders of Zion.
New York: W.W. Norton & Company

Lackner, Michael. 2004.
Hate America "Superhero"? [Punisher and Garth Ennis editorial].
FrontPageMagazine.com (May 12): http://frontpagemag.com/Articles/ReadArticle.asp?ID=13334

Miller, Brian and I. Steve Wiecking et al. 2004.
TV on DVD [Jonny Quest: The Complete First Season; Smallville: The Complete Second Season].
Seattle Weekly (May 12).
Online at
http://www.seattleweekly.com/features/0419/040512_film_tvdvds.php

Swartz, Jon. 2004.
Stan Lee rises from dot-com rubble.
USA Today (May 12).
Online at http://www.usatoday.com/money/media/2004-05-12-stan-lee_x.htm

Sutel, Seth. 2004.
Rall receives death threats over Tillman cartoon.
Associated Press (May 5)

O'Reilly, Bill. 2004.
Did a Political Cartoon Disrespect an American Hero? [Ted Rall].
O'Reilly Factor (May 4)
transcript online at http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,119096,00.html

Sangiacomo, Michael. 2005.
Mad editors are just mad about praise.
Cleveland Plain Dealer (July 2)

The City Paper and Ullman - The Final Chapter

Well, sort of. See "Savage Outcry," by editor Andrew Beaujon, posted on Jan. 16, 2008 for his take on the whole "laying off illustrators" then followed unfortunately by "laying off staff." I really am not sure what the new owners are doing, but I feel sorry for Mr. Beaujon who was very nice on the phone when confirming that I actually did write a letter, and who has been stuck doing a really crummy job at someone else's behest. Read the blog post for his side of the story - a man who says, "The cause was taken up by ComicsDC" as though that means something. I'm just glad I didn't pull out Rob's new baby as a tearjerker guilt-trip (whoops, just did). But note Rob's response to the editor's post slightly further down the page too.

And then there's one last letter in this past week's paper -

Illo Talk

I am writing to express my sadness over the recent dismissal of Robert Ullman from your Savage Love illustrating lineup. I have been a fan of Robert’s illustrations for years, and it is apparent that he can bring wit, life, and interest to just about any topic. In many cases, his illustrations are what draw me to look at and read the columns.

I had seen Robert’s illustrations before he found work at the City Paper and knew that he was headed for great things with his talent. Likewise, when I moved to the D.C. area and found out his talent was being utilized by the City Paper, I was thrilled! I have seen many illustrators’ work and can tell you that it would be plain foolish to let him get away because you won’t find another quite like him. Please reconsider this decision and get Robert back.

Erin Antognoli
Germantown, Md.

Editor’s note: Thanks to all the fans of Robert Ullman’s illustrations who’ve written in. Our budget cuts don’t allow us to continue commisioning weekly illustrations for Savage Love, but we were able to hire Ullman to do a permanent illustration for the column; it debuted last week. We’re going to keep hiring him when possible; he illustrated last week’s Young & Hungry column, for example.

Shawn Belschwender and his News of the Weird illos didn't get as much attention here - probably because Rob draws prettier girls and is still localish (Richmond), but Shawn was doing a strip for the George Washington U's Hatchet in the mid-80s when I was in school there.

I really miss the comic strips too, especially Derf. Sigh. I just picked up the Baltimore CP (different owners fortunately) and they've got Lulu Eightball still AND When Will The Pain Stop by Tim Kreider. AND Perry Bible Fellowship!

And the 'no bluegrass' thing sucks too.

Manga and comics at Barnes and Noble

I've been taking a few shots of comics and manga displays lately, since they've changed and expanded so much. Here's some shots from the Barnes & Noble on Route 50 in Northern Virginia. Larger versions of the pictures can be seen and downloaded on my flickr site.

Geppi's Entertainment Museum photos from 'Scrooged' exhibit and more

I, along with some friends, got a tour of the new exhibit at Geppi's Entertainment Museum which opens at the end of January. Curator Arnold and Registrar Andy kindly took us through the whole museum. I'll post more thoughts later, but here's the pictures. As I've said before, it's a cool museum, and there's a lot of Barks originals here that none of us would see any place else. And for fun, a Happy Hooligan toy where the cops beat on him as it rolls and an ad by Winsor McCay in a section not open to the public. The Museum's closed on Monday's during the winter, so watch out for that, but it's well worth seeing. Steve Geppi's got a collection to envy.

Larger versions of the pictures can be seen and downloaded on my flickr site.

A couple of duck oil paintings.

Part of the complete North to the Yukon story that's on display.

The atypical section with non-Disney Duck watercolors, and some other oddities including a landscape.

A Faberge egg offered by Another Rainbow.

Pirate's Gold oil painting.

Duck family statue from Another Rainbow. That's an oil of Donald lying next to it.

Ah, McCay... This was opposite an original Krazy Kat, but this is all I had eyes for.

Happy Hooligan gets bopped by the cops when you roll this toy.

Look at that lovely Winsor McCay ad.

DC area cartoonist does web strip for USA Weekend

Casey Shaw sent me an email with the press release below - let's wish him luck with his new webcomic. Casey, feel free to send in some reminders off and on. I assume the bear's named in honor of James Thurber?

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 21, 2008

MCLEAN, VA -- USA WEEKEND Magazine's website is carrying its first online comic strip. In recent years, the print magazine published panel cartoons which were also archived on usaweekend.com, but this will be the first cartoons, and first comic strip, to be created specifically for USA WEEKEND's website independent of the print magazine. The strip, Thurbear, is created by USA WEEKEND's Creative Manager, Casey Shaw, and will update weekly.

"While I've contributed more than 200 individual panel cartoons to the print version of the magazine in the past," says Shaw, "I'm really excited about this opportunity. I really love the comic strip format and having a continuing feature will allow me to play much more with developing a recurring cast of characters."

To view the comic strip, which will also include blog-style postings by Shaw with links to other web comics in addition to the Thurbear cartoon, go to usaweekend.com and click on "Cartoon."

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About USA WEEKEND:
USA WEEKEND Magazine is a national weekly magazine distributed through more than 600 newspapers in the United States. Awarded for its journalism and design, USA WEEKEND focuses on social issues, entertainment, health, food and travel. The magazine provides Newspaper in Education classroom guides to partner newspapers. usaweekend.com provides enhanced content and interactive magazine features. USA WEEKEND is a Gannett Co., Inc. publication.

QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 01-23-08

QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 01-23-08
By John Judy
(Support Striking Writers for Having More Stones Than the Directors!)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #548 by Dan Slott and Steve McNiven. Love it or hate it, it’s coming out three times a month! That’s almost as much as a GOP Congressman! The aftermath of the most controversial Marvel decision since the “death” of Captain America continues here!

ASTONISHING X-MEN #24 by Joss Whedon and John Cassaday. This is it! Will “Breakworld” finally live up to its name and break already? Rumors abound that someone won’t be coming back from this one. Hopefully they’re a Skrull.

COMPLETE TERRY AND THE PIRATES VOL. 2 HC written and illustrated by Milton Caniff. Volume two of IDW’s six-volume reprinting of the entire run of Caniff’s iconic strip. Dailies and Sunday color strips. Recommended.

CRIME BIBLE: FIVE LESSONS OF BLOOD #4 of 5 by Greg Rucka and Diego Olmos. “Deceit?” Check. “Lust?” Check. “Greed?” Check. “Murder…?” The latest of the lessons gets taught in Hub City. Recommended. (Thank-you, Professor Rucka.)

DAN DARE #3 of 7 by Garth Ennis and Gary Erskine. Space opera, zap-gun fights, a war comic in sci-fi clothing. All done up Ennis style. Dive in.

HELLBLAZER #240 by Andy Diggle and Leonardo Manco. Okay, if last issue didn’t get you anxious about Constantine’s latest foe, try this one. “The Laughing Magician” versus an African War Mage in the middle of London! NOT for kids.

HULK VISIONARIES: PETER DAVID VOL. 5 by PAD and Friends. Collecting INCREDIBLE #364-372 and ANNUAL #16 of a truly legendary run. Hopefully Marvel will end up collecting and publishing the whole magilla.

MARVEL ZOMBIES 2 #4 of 5 by Robert Kirkman and Sean Phillips. The Zombie Civil War continues with Colonel America back from the un-dead and a cover that could kill the Iron Man movie. Not for kids but great fun for the rest of us freaks.

MARVEL MASTERWORKS: GOLDEN-AGE DARING MYSTERY, VOL.1 HC by Nobody Seems to Know. A collection of adventures from this forties anthology title featuring every Marvel/Timely character you’ve never heard of, at least until Straczynski revived them for THE TWELVE. This week’s “Gotta Have It” based on sheer weirdness alone.

PUNISHER #54 by Garth Ennis and Goran Parlov. Every issue of Punisher vs. Barracuda gets bloodier and more gut-wrenching than the last. Supposedly “This Is It!” but Ennis seems to really love The Cuda. Can he bring himself to finally pull the pin? Absolutely 100% not for kids under any circumstance, but highly recommended anyway.

SHE HULK #25 by Peter David and Shawn Moll. Double-sized anniversary ish in which we learn why Shulk left the lawyering biz, plus two back-up stories and an alien fight.

SHOWCASE PRESENTS AQUAMAN VOL. 2 SC by Jack Miller, Bob Haney, Ramona Fradon, Nick Cardy and Friends. Sixties Aqua-Fun, appropriate for all ages!

STUDENTS FOR A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY GN by Harvey Pekar, Gary Dumm, and historian Paul Buhle. A non-fiction account of the rise and fall of one of the most ambitious and controversial activist groups of the 1960s. This week. Honest. Recommended.

ULTIMATE FF, IRON MAN II, VISION SC, and ULTIMATES 3 #2 by Lotsa People. It’s a big week for ULTIMATE titles, is all I’m saying. There’s fights. Big ones.

WONDER WOMAN #16 by Gail Simone and Terry & Rachel Dodson. This title is back to looking and reading great! Give it a whirl! Recommended.

X-MEN #207 by Mike Carey and Chris Bachalo. “Messiah Complex: the 13th and Final Chapter for the love of merciful, muppety Odin!” They promise! No mas! It’s done! At least until the phone-book sized Premiere hardcover with the lasers…

YOUNG AVENGERS PRESENTS #1 of 6 by Ed Brubaker and Paco Medina. Okay, watch this title carefully because every issue is going to have a new “top” creative team. This issue is Brubaker/Medina doing a Patriot/Winter Bucky team-up so we kind of need to look. Next issue….?

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Our man Thompson interviewed at Comics Reporter

This is going to be good. Tom Spurgeon's one of the best writers and interviewers about comics, talents honed as the editor of the Comics Journal.

Persepolis opens in DC

Apparently it opens on Friday, January 25th at the Landmark in Georgetown. Anyone want to go see it on Saturday or Sunday?

Quick bits from weekend's Post UPDATED

In Saturday's paper, our man Thompson's got a Romney finger puppet (but not at this link!), this week's Style Invitational contest (note the Bob Staake Opus) is in response to Berkeley Breathed using old ones in Opus, and there's a letter complaining about inaccuracies in Flashbacks.

Sunday's paper recommends Trondheim's Little Nothings in the Source section which is not online. In the comics, Lio shows what really happened to Calvin and Hobbes, and there's a major Satrapi and Persepolis article in Style. Finally, there's a wire service obit for the founder of the East Village Other Newspaper which provided jobs for many early underground cartoonists which is not online, so here's a link to the LA Times article.

Jan 19: DC Conspiracy at Dr. Dremo's CORRECTED

DC Conspiracy members will be present at Dr. Dremo's tomorrow at the Counter Culture Festival with comics for sale beginning at 4 pm. I'm going to try to make this one.

Risko covers Post's Weekend

Noted caricaturist Robert Risko did the cover caricature of Woody Allen for Friday's Weekend section. Risko's usually seen more often in the New Yorker -- perhaps his illustrations is where the whole year's budge for Tom the Dancing Bug went. Apparently they didn't pay him for web rights though.

Bits from today's papers UPDATED

For a bit on the Danish Islam cartoons and fallout in Canada, see Meghan Cox Gurdon on "Chilling climate for journalists in our neighbor to the north," Washington Examiner (January 17, 2008): 15. Editorial cartoonist Nate Beeler's in their most days too and remains the chief reason to pick up the paper.

And then not online is a story about an upcoming event with the DC Anime Club at the Japanese Information and Culture Center - Dixon, Glenn. 2008. Playing and dress-up: Cosplayes act the parts from manga to anime to video games. [Washington Post] Express (January 17). Apparently there will be a cosplay get-together there tomorrow night.

The Express is still running 5 strips or panels, including Bizarro.

The Post has a big strip by Mark Zingarelli on the front of the Home section - my copy will go to Michigan State U's comic art collection.

The Onion has an article about Original Sin cider's ad campaign by cartoonist R. Black. Can't find it online yet, but it's page 32 of the DC edition.

Telnaes animation continues on Post website

The Democratic Love-In starring the leading lights of the party.

Film & TV Adaptations book continues to be available

In spite of election mania driving paper prices sky high, Film & TV Adaptations of Comics - 2007 edition by Rhode and Vogel is available for order.

149 pages long, it's a listing of the thousands of adaptations to film and television of hundreds of comic strips and books. Worldwide, it includes the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, the Netherlands, Senegal, India, Turkey, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, and Australia among others. Cross-referenced by cartoonist and translated titles, it includes a bibliography and index.

You can buy it via Lulu.com for $12.99 (plus shipping) or $3.00 for a pdf download at http://www.lulu.com/content/1677433.

This is not a book that you can sit and read - it's a reference book, and one that might spark a bit of curiosity. Lulu will let you see a preview, and here's a sample section of late additions from the Errata page:

Titles of strips samples:

Suramu Danku [Slam Dunk] (Takehiko Inoue)
Suramu Danku (Japan: Toei Animation, 1993-1996; 101-episode anime tv series)
4 DTV anime movies (Japan: Toei Animation, 1994-1995)

Oldboy (Nobuaki Minegishi)
Oldboy (South Korea 2003)

Scary Godmother (Jill Thompson)
The Scary Godmother, Vol. 2: The Revenge of Jimmy (USA 2005; animated DTV movie)

Wulffmorgenthaler (Mikael Wulff and Anders Morgenthaler)
Wulffmorgenthaler? (Denmark 200?; tv series)

Cartoonists cross-reference sample:

Eliot, Jan (Stone Soup cartoonist)
Oregon Art Beat Episode# 915 - Illustrator Jan Eliot (Oregon Public Broadcasting, 2008; segment on January 10, 2008 tv show)


Bibliography samples:

• Ehrenreich, Ben. 2007. “Comic Genius? Before there was even a comic book to adapt, 'Cowboys and Aliens' had a movie deal [Platinum Comics],” New York Times Magazine (November 11).
• Kohanik, Eric / CanWest News Service. 2008. “Painkiller Jane comic-book heroine,” Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (January 5).
• Takahashi, Rumiko and Stephen Ayres (trans.). 2005. The Art of InuYasha (2nd Edition), San Francisco: Viz Media.
• Unknown. 2008. “New cartoon series in ‘Wiener Zeitung’: Danish duo ‘Wulffmorgenthaler’ to feature daily on the new English page,” Wiener Zeitung (January 4).

Feb 15: Swann Fellowship in Caricature and Cartoon

Applications for the Swann Fellowship in Caricature and Cartoon are due next month, Feb. 15, 2008. Guidelines and application for this annual award of $15,000 can be accessed at:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html
Applicants must be enrolled in an accredited M.A. or Ph.D program in a university in the U.S., Canada or Mexico. Contact Martha Kennedy with questions at 202/707-9115 or email swann@loc.gov


Martha H. Kennedy
Assistant Curator, Popular and Applied Graphic Art
Prints and Photographs Division
Library of Congress
101 Independence Ave. SE
Washington, DC 20540-4730
tel.: 202/707-9115; fax: 202/707-6647

Our man Thompson interviewed in four-way faceoff

Richard's got a short interview, including dissing a local diner, in the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. Cul de Sac is competing against 3 other strips for a permanent place in the paper.

QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 01-16-08

QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 01-16-08
By John Judy
(Support Striking WGA Writers! Buy their comic books!)

AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #547 by Dan Slott and Steve McNiven. Nevermind the plot, I just want to see if they can really get this thing out three weeks a month. Betting pool? BTW, Dan Slott rocks and it looks like Spidey’s fighting ninjas or Yakuza or possibly those poor, metal-faced Persians from “300.”

ANGEL: AFTER THE FALL #3 by Joss Whedon, Brian Lynch, and Franco Urru. Illyria’s back. Hijinks ensue. Recommended.

BONE COLOR EDITION VOL.7: GHOST CIRCLES HC & SC written and illustrated by Jeff Smith. The Bone Epic continues and (despite the name) is appropriate for all ages. Your bookshelf awaits.

BOOSTER GOLD #6 by Geoff Johns and Dan Jurgens. The one we’ve been waiting for. Can Booster save Blue Beetle? Fingers crossed.

DISNEY’S DUCKTAILS BY MARV WOLFMAN: SCROOGE’S QUEST SC by MW and Various Artists. Gemstone Publishing has brought this back into print for the first time since 1990. It’s Scrooge McDuck by the guy who re-invented the Teen Titans, among other things. Gotta look.

DMZ #27 by Brian Wood and Nathan Fox. So what do people do for night-time fun in post-apocalypse New York? Pretty much what they do now except with even more gunplay, if such a thing is possible. Not for kids, recommended.

DOOM PATROL VOL. 6: PLANET LOVE SC by Grant Morrison, Richard Case, and Friends. The final volume of Morrison’s legendary run on the junkyard dogs of DC’s super-teams. Collecting DP #58-63 and DOOM FORCE SPECIAL #1. Recommended.

EC ARCHIVES: CRIME SUSPENSTORIES, VOL. 1 HC by Feldstein, Wood, Craig, Ingels, Kurtzman, Kamen, David, and Roussos. The EC Gods of 1950-51 have willed us these 24 twisted masterpieces. The first six issues of this series are all here. You must have this book.

FELL #9 by Warren Ellis and Ben Templesmith. “Detective Richard Fell: Hostage Negotiator.” Do you really need to know more? Highly recommended.

GRENDEL: BEHOLD THE DEVIL #3 of 8 written and illustrated by Matt Wagner. The story is good but the art is A Gift from On High. The world is better for the presence of Matt Wagner and his drafting table. Recommended.

IMMORTAL IRON FIST #12 by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, and David Aja. Okay, it’s taken a year but now some of the intrigue is starting to clear up and it looks like a great fight is in the works. Putting the “Capital!” back in “Seven Capital Cities of Heaven!” Recommended.

INCREDIBLE HERCULES #113 by Greg Pak, Fred Van Lente, and Khoi Pham. While the Red Hulk is off doing his thing, Herc’s keeping this series going with a little help from the Smart Asian Kid who IS NOT a surrogate for any comic writer we know of so put that idea right out of your mind, Mister-Man! This issue touches upon some of Herc’s classical Greek back-story so that’s kind of cool. Also, a family reunion with Ares occurs.

JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #17 by Several People. Two stories, no waiting! Big fight up front, mystery in the back. Something for everyone!

THUNDERBOLTS VOL. 1: FAITH IN MONSTERS SC by Warren Ellis, Mike Deodato, and Others. Collecting T-Bolts #110-115 and a couple of miscellaneous
Stories showing how Ellis transformed this team into The Dirty Dozen on crack. Recommended, but too violent for younger kids.

WOLVERINE ORIGINS #21 by Daniel Way and Steve Dillon. Deadpool guest-stars as this title explores what may be its proper place in the universe: As an “Itchy and Scratchy” cartoon.

ZOMBIES VS ROBOTS VS AMAZONS #2 of 3 by Chris Ryall and Ashley Wood. Exactly what it says, kids. Not for kids.

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Dirda schooled on Mad love

See "SINS OF OMISSION," Washington Post Book World Sunday, January 13, 2008; Page BW14 to read a letter from a girl (!) who liked (!) Mad!

Zadzooks on George Perez and Swamp Thing dvds

Joseph Szadkowski reviews both a Perez documentary and the tv version of the Swamp Thing in in "'Creator' disc disappoints; Swamp Thing's star turn," Washington Times January 12, 2008.

Feb 7-17: Anime and manga at Kennedy Center

From their website:
Manga & Anime

Manga is a sequential narrative Japanese comic. Anime is a unique animation style developed in Japan. Both are now internationally recognized forms of literary and visual art. Manga is one of the fastest growing segments of U.S. books—and anime films have gained a rapidly expanding fan base across the nation.

Manga Café and Reading Lounge

Enjoy a bite to eat while reading VIZ Media mangas, watching anime trailers, and viewing vintage robot toys. Manga author Robin Nishi will capture festival happenings in a daily drawing and conduct a free workshop.

* Feb 7 - 17, 2008
* South Gallery

Genius Party Premieres

Don't miss this unprecedented series of original films by Japan's top anime talents, who were each selected by Director and Genius Party Executive Producer Eiko Tanaka to create their dream projects.

* Feb 15 - 16, 2008
* Family Theater
* $25.00

Marathon of Anime Premieres

Don't miss this screening marathon featuring three new anime features: 5 Centimeters Per Second, The Piano Forest, and Appleseed: Ex Machina.

* Feb 17, 2008
* Family Theater
* $15.00

OT: new poetry book by Terri Witek

My friend Terri Witek has a new poetry book out, The Shipwreck Dress, from her publisher in Alexandria. Her previous book Fools and Crows is still available too. Here's the blurbs from the publisher's website (you can order from there, via mail):


FOOLS AND CROWS
TERRI WITEK
$14.95, 79 pages
ISBN 0-914061-94-1
Terri Witek's Fools and Crows takes the ancient discipline of ekphrasis—a poet's description of a work of art-to a new level of intensity. In her explorations of Renaissance paintings, of Roman Catholic holy cards, of the Vision of Our Lady of Fatima, the poet locates the matter and spirit of the human condition, our desires to connect, to worship, to elude death. These lyric unveilings and expositions recall the beautiful exactitudes of Marianne Moore's poetry. They are the elucidations of a luminous intelligence, shadowed by grief and joy. —Mark Jarman

THE SHIPWRECK DRESS
TERRI WITEK
paperback, $14.95, 96 pages
ISBN 1-932535-17-4
About Terri Witek’s third volume of poetry Molly Peacock said, “With the brilliant certainty of her intuition, Terri Witek spins the silken sculptures of her new collection, The Shipwreck Dress. I never thought of the soul as needing something to wear, but Witek has created a kind of soul-clothing in these miraculous poems. Internal, instinctive, and yet knowingly crafted, every poem renews another aspect of her idea that the outer wrappings we know as clothing are really inner structures. As Witek sensuously explores the most ancient connections between text and textile, she turns her poems into stunning, subtle word-kimonos. Vivid with color, deeply sensuous, and sharply intelligent, The Shipwreck Dress shows Terri Witek at the height of her powers.” The cover features art by Cyriaco Lopes.

The book's also available from Amazon.

Comic strip collections reviewed in Sunday's Post

See "Extra, Extra: Vintage Strips Rise Again," Reviewed by Dougas Wolk, Washington Post Book World Sunday, January 13, 2008; BW08.

Unfortunately, no Faustian bargain at City Paper

From the paper's letters page:
Washington City Paper (January 11, 2008): 9
Missing in Action


Where is “Lulu Eightball”? I LOVE “Lulu Eightball”!! Where’s “The City” by Derf? Where the hell is the LETTERS SECTION?!?!?! You guys have removed every reason I read the City Paper. What the f-ck are you DOING?!?!?

Jim Collins
Bethesda, Md.

Editor’s Note: Due to budget cuts, Washington City Paper has dropped most of its comics, and a new accelerated deadline schedule makes it difficult for some theaters to report in time for the print edition. Up-to-the-minute showtimes are always available on our Web site at washingtoncitypaper.com/showtimes.

So to recap - the paper is bought by new owners. The immediately trim the physical size of the paper. Then they cut out so much money that long-standing illustrators are laid off. Then they cut out the comics and the movie listings. Why exactly did they buy the paper? To make it fail?

Still pointing out things in the Post

Richard "Cul de Sac Cartoonist" Thompson points out that Tom the Dancing Bug is missing from the Weekend section. Bah.

But Ann Telnaes has another animated editorial cartoon, The Legacy Tour, on the website.

2007 COMICS IN THE REAR-VIEW by John Judy

2007 COMICS IN THE REAR-VIEW
or “What Stood Out to One Guy in Santa Monica”
by John Judy, a.k.a. One Guy

For all the X-overs, weekly let-downs, and assorted temptations to kick this three-dollar a hit habit there was some amazingly good stuff out last year. I’m sure I’ll miss a few but here’s what I remember with gratitude and awe:

1. SCALPED by Jason Aaron and R.M. Guera. This was the Discovery of 2007 for me. A hard-boiled, crime-noir graphic novel set in the squalor of a fictional Indian reservation, SCALPED follows the story of Special Agent Dash Bad Horse as he returns to the home he’s spent his life trying to escape. Uncomfortable reunions ensue. The first trade collection, INDIAN COUNTRY, came out in August and the next one, CASINO BOOGIE, is in the pipe for February. Absolutely not for kids, but recommended reading for everyone else.

2. ALL-STAR SUPERMAN by Grant Morrison and Frank Quitely. A shamelessly out-of-continuity title that got the magic of Krypton’s last son and rendered it in style. The ALL-STAR titles both take forever to come out but this one was always worth the wait.

3. WARREN ELLIS, the guy whose words makes Comet Cleanser feel like aloe lotion. He was all over the map but managed to land spot-on with titles as diverse as NEWUNIVERSAL, BLACK GAS, WOLFSKIN, BLACK SUMMER, DOKTOR SLEEPLESS, THUNDERBOLTS, FELL, CRECY, and the much lamented NEXTWAVE: AGENTS OF H.A.T.E. Oh, and he wrote a little novel, too: “Crooked Little Vein.” He’s mentioned it once or twice on that internet thingy the kids keep talking about.

4. JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA by Geoff Johns and Dale Eaglesham. Ever since James Robinson revived Starman a few years back, DC Comics has done pretty well by their golden-age characters. Not as well as they could, but certainly a lot better than they’ve done for the guys who created these characters. But that’s another article.

5. GARTH ENNIS, who can still chill your blood and make you laugh in the same panel. Ennis turned out CHRONICLES OF WORMWOOD, 303, PUNISHER, BARRACUDA MAX, DAN DARE, and, after some trouble with original publisher DC, the darker than dark BOYS series for Dynamite Entertainment.

6. WELCOME TO TRANQUILITY by Gail Simone and Neil Googe. Imagine a Mayberry or Bedford Falls full of super-heroes. Or maybe even Thornton Wilder’s “Our Town” with capes. Clever, well-drawn stuff.

7. DARWYN COOKE, the brilliant writer-artist who gave us DC NEW FRONTIER also took up the reins of DC’s re-launch of THE SPIRIT. Sadly, he’s moving on from that title. Happily, it’s being taken over by Sergio Aragones and Mark Evanier.

8. CRIMINAL by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. Lovers of noir haven’t had it this good at the candy store since the Fat Man was thin. With two story-arcs under their belts and the promise of more to come this one is appointment reading every issue.

9. JOSS WHEDON, who brought back BUFFY and ANGEL for extra seasons in comic book form. This on top of scripting ASTONISHING X-MEN and RUNAWAYS. He also does some kind of work involving pictures that move, but who cares about such lesser mediums?

10. REGINALD HUDLIN, who takes time from being President of Entertainment for BET to write some of the best Black Panther stories ever. He even got T’Challa married to the X-Men’s Storm. This is the Panther who belongs on the big screen.

11. IMMORTAL IRON FIST by Ed Brubaker, Matt Fraction, and David Aja. A martial arts comic that doesn’t suck and looks great! Truly we owe them our gratitude!

12. ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson. Another one worth the long waits between issues, ASTRO CITY is a universe all its own, pretending to be a superhero comic while leaving us pondering its meaning long after we’ve turned the last colorful page. It’s not surprising that “Dark Age” is the arc coming out during the last years of the Bush regime.

13. DARK TOWER THE GUNSLINGER BORN by Peter David and Jae Lee. If you’d told me in 2006 that one of next year’s biggest sellers would be an adaptation of one Stephen King’s most intricate, long-running serial epics… Goes to show you how much I know. Sequel due in 08!

14. SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL written and drawn by Jeff Smith. The creator of “Bone” knocked one out of the park in another out-of-continuity delight. My three-year old made me read at least one issue per night to him for most of 2007. I didn’t mind a bit.

15. THE EC ARCHIVES hardcover series including TALES FROM THE CRYPT, TWO-FISTED TALES, WEIRD SCIENCE, SHOCK SUSPENSTORIES, and VAULT OF HORROR. They’re up to two volumes on some of these and I search the sofa cushions with a renewed sense of Mission every time. Not cheap. Worth every penny.

16. Y THE LAST MAN by Brian K. Vaughan and Pia Guerra. Coming to an end too soon! This must be a movie. Better yet, an HBO series. One more reason for the producers to settle the strike and pay up already!

17. THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD by Mark Waid and George Perez. Two great creators who love the Silver-Age heroes and know how to do them right.

18. DAN SLOTT the writer behind some of the smartest, funniest super-hero comics in a long time. Following Peter David’s lead of taking heroes who have fallen into Second-String Country, Slott took SHE-HULK to a creative pinnacle while simultaneously giving us new takes on the GREAT LAKES AVENGERS and the various members of the AVENGERS INITIATIVE. Slott is a writer whose name always warrants a look.

19. ACTION PHILOSOPHERS by Ryan Dunlavey and Fred Van Lente. A great series of strips that should have the makers of college Cliffs Notes looking over their shoulders. Sadly AP is no longer an on-going title, but it’s being replaced in 08 by ACTION PRESIDENTS! If you liked the Philosophy you’ll love the History!

20. Did I mention BRIAN K. VAUGHAN already? The creator of RUNAWAYS, EX MACHINA, PRIDE OF BAGHDAD, and Y THE LAST MAN continued out-doing himself with each of his titles being distinct from each other in focus and tone. Their unifying quality was excellence.

21. Writer/Artist KYLE BAKER for the historical drama NAT TURNER and the current dark satire SPECIAL FORCES.

22. FRANK MILLER for reminding us that nobody’s perfect.

23. BOOKS WITH PICTURES by a spunky young talent named Sina Grace. Okay, seriously, I know Sina and he’s written and drawn an admirable first effort set in an environment most of us know well: a comic book store full of quirky employees. It’s about more than that and if “BwP” is an indicator young Mr. Grace will have much more to say in his career to come.

24. ROBERT KIRKMAN, who writes the best zombie comics around. From the morbidly hilarious MARVEL ZOMBIES 1&2 to his own WALKING DEAD series, Kirkman takes characterization seriously and keeps the surprises coming. He’s also doing some fine non-zombie work on his latest creation THE ASTONISHING WOLF-MAN over at Image.

25. MATT WAGNER and his return to his signature character, the amoral crime-boss/novelist GRENDEL in the new mini BEHOLD THE DEVIL.

26. GEOFF JOHNS, who in addition to the latest JSA book is also turning in amazing work on a re-vitalized BOOSTER GOLD and GREEN LANTERN. GL is turning into a great space opera/police procedural mix and BOOSTER has redeemed the time-travel motif in comics. Who’d have thunk it?

27. Believe it or not, a couple of WOLVERINE stories proved it was still possible to write the character well. WOLVERINE #56 was a fill-in by Jason “Scalped” Aaron and Howard Chaykin and ANNUAL #1 was an ambitious setting of a Logan story to the tune of T.S. Eliot’s “Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” written by Greg Hurwitz and illustrated by Marcelo Frusin. Just goes to show you that occasionally there are diamonds hidden in the coal.

28. HARVEY CLASSICS, a couple of trade collections of the iconic Harvey characters CASPER THE FRIENDLY GHOST and RICHIE RICH. Great for all ages and very fun.

29. THE QUESTION by Dennis O’Neil and Denys Cowan being collected in trade. This thoughtful, noir, martial arts adventure series had almost nothing in common with Steve Ditko’s original concept but some names and the “power” of having a faceless mask, but it was great reading back in the eighties and still holds up today.

30. GREG RUCKA for writing, among other things, THE CRIME BIBLE: THE FIVE LESSONS OF BLOOD, certainly one of the best names ever for a comic book. The fact that the book lives up to the title is just that much more pleasing on every level. It wouldn’t surprise me if a few crazies out there have already started worshiping Rucka as a Prophet of a Criminal God. You heard it here first.

31. ALAN MOORE for not compromising his madness in the latest “LEAGUE OF EXTRODINARY GENTLEMEN: THE BLACK DOSSIER.” Moore falls into the same category as his fellow eighties icon Frank Miller in that his genius requires you to examine even the work that you find lacking the power of his earlier milestones. (I still wish he’d get his dosages right, though.)

32. NORTHLANDERS by Brian Wood and Davis Gianfelice. The epic of Prince Sven, the prodigal Viking returned to claim his inheritance in the 10th century. This is shaping up to be the next great Vertigo series from the creator of DMZ.

33. FANTAGRAPHICS for their high-quality hardcover reprints of classic strips like PEANUTS and POPEYE as well as their collections of IVAN BRUNETTI, JACK COLE, ROBERT CRUMB, and many others.

34. JAMES STURM for his spare but moving stories set in America’s ever-present past. 2007 saw the publication of JAMES STURM’S AMERICA: GOD, GOLD, AND GOLEMS and SATCHEL PAIGE: STRIKING OUT JIM CROW.

2008 has a tough act to follow.

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I read the Post and point things out to you

While not up to the NY Times Arts section today (5 comic art bits), the Post had reviews of an animated movie, a theatrical play based on animation, and an animated tv show's DVD.

See "VeggieTales Crew Sails In Tasteful Pirate Story," by John Anderson, Washington Post, Friday, January 11, 2008; C06. To be honest, I'm partial to Veggie Tales although you'd be hard pressed to find someone less receptive to the 'faith' message of the earlier cartoons. They have a redeeming feature though. They're funny.

Then, along with everyone else, Disney's latest attempt to keep Times Square cleaned up is slapped around in "'Little Mermaid': On Broadway, Just A Fish Out of Water," by Peter Marks, Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, January 11, 2008; C01.

Finally Curt Fields has a review of a cartoon that I don't care for,
"Family Guy: A Big Tremor in the Force," Washington Post Friday, January 11, 2008; Page WE32.

Comics Research Bibliography update January 11, 2008 citations

Lots of Ratatouille, the Washington Times's Szadkowski and other bits and pieces.

Rhode, Michael and Manfred Vogel. 2007.
Film and TV Adaptations of Comics 2007 edition.
Arlington, VA: Michael Rhode through Lulu.com

Fields, Curt. 2008.
Family Guy: A Big Tremor in the Force.
Washington Post (January 11): WE32.
Online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/10/AR2008011001550.html

Astor, Dave. 2007.
'Nancy' Comic Character Stars in You Tube Video.
E&P Online (November 27):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.j\
sp?vnu_content_id=1003677975

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Online Photo Contest Judges Include 'Mutts' Cartoonist.
E and P Online (January 8):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003693872

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Black Cartoonists Plan Feb. 10 Comics-Page Action.
E and P Online (January 8): http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003694006

Astor, Dave. 2008.
New Blog From 'Pooch Cafe' Cartoonist.
E and P Online (January 8):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003694062

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Raleigh 'News & Observer' to Run More Comics.
E and P Online (January 8):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003694072

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Standup Comedy Show for 'Bizarro' Cartoonist.
E and P Online (January 8):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003694046

Astor, Dave. 2008.
'Non Sequitur' Comics Satirizing Schulz Book Donated to Schulz Museum.
E and P Online (January 7):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003693415

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Milestone for Long-Running 'Prince Valiant' Comic.
E and P Online (January 7):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003692420

Astor, Dave. 2008.
One Cartoon Blogger Interviews Another.
E and P Online (January 7):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003692524

Astor, Dave. 2008.
A Collection of Copley Candidate Caricatures -- in Color.
E and P Online (January 7):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003693374

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Two 'My Cage' Comic Fan Contests Announced.
E and P Online (January 7):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003693361

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Book Lists Film and TV Productions Inspired By Comics.
E and P Online (January 7): http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003693308

Astor, Dave. 2008.
Cartoonist Henry Payne Is Writing As Well As Drawing.
E and P Online (January 7):
http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003693302

Axmaker, Sean. 2007.
'Ratatouille': Pixar serves up another winner by turning a rat loose in a Parisian restaurant.
Seattle Post-Intelligencer (June 28).
Online at http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/movies/321659_ratatouille29q.html

Barlow, Helen. 2007.
Rat in the hat [Ratatouille].
Sydney Morning Herald (August 24).
Online at http://www.smh.com.au/news/film/rat-in-the-hat/2007/08/23/1187462404467.html

Berardinelli, James. 2007.
Ratatouille.
Reel Views (June 29): http://www.reelviews.net/movies/r/ratatouille.html

Boston Herald. 2007.
No Kidding! A Cartoon for Grown-Ups [‘Ratatouille’].
Red Orbit (June 19): http://www.redorbit.com/news/technology/973792/no_kidding_a_cartoon_for_grownups/index.html?source=r_technology

Castellanos, Melissa. 2007.
Ratatouille The Video Game; Disney Pixar and Heavy Iron Studios capture the culinary adventure of the summer movie.
CBS Interactive (April 24): http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/04/24/tech/gamecore/main2724420.shtml

Cieply, Michael. 2007.
It’s Not a Sequel, but It Might Seem Like One After the Ads [Pixar Animation Studios ‘Ratatouille’].
New York Times (April 24).
Online at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/24/movies/24orig.html

Collura, Scott and Eric Moro. 2007.
Edit Bay Visit: Ratatouille; IGN checks in with writer-director Brad Bird for a preview of his
latest Pixar feature.
IGN (April 25): http://movies.ign.com/articles/783/783392p1.html

Corliss, Richard. 2007.
Why Pixar Is Better: The studio that invented CGI stays on top with the tasty Ratatouille.
Time (June 18).
Online at http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,1630548,00.html

Foundas, Scott. 2007.
Ratatouille: Brad Bird and Pixar Earn Their Michelin Stars.
Seattle Weekly (June 27).
Online at http://www.seattleweekly.com/2007-06-27/film/ratatouille-brad-bird-and-pixar-earn-their-michelin-stars.php

Germain, David. 2007.
Brad Bird puts the rat in 'Ratatouille'.
Associated Press (June 20).
Online at http://www.kuwaittimes.net/read_news.php?newsid=MjA2MDgxNDM2OQ==

Germain, David. 2007.
Pixar perfectionists cook `Ratatouille'.
Associated Press (June 26): http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070626/ap_on_en_mo/film_perfect_pixar_2

Gleiberman, Owen. 2007.
Ratatouille (2007).
EW.com (June 20): http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20043117,00.html

Goodman, Dean. 2007.
"Ratatouille" cooks up lukewarm box office win.
Reuters (July 1): http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070701/film_nm/boxoffice_dc_6

Hartlaub, Peter. 2007.
‘Ratatouille’ is a feast for the eyes.
San Francisco Chronicle (June 28): E1
Online at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2007/06/28/DDGLOQG6NI48.DTLandtype=movies

Honeycutt, Kirk. 2007.
Pixar's ‘Ratatouille’ a tasty treat.
Hollywood Reporter (June 26): http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070626/en_nm/film_ratatouille_dc_2

Hotwani, Vikas. 2007.
Animation goes to the rats! [‘Ratatouille'].
DNAIndia (May 28): http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1099635

Levin, Josh. 2007.
Brad Bird, Animation Auteur; How the director of Ratatouille became the Stanley Kubrick of animation.
Slate (June 28): http://www.slate.com/id/2169280/

Levine, David. 2007.
Ratatouille.
filmcritic.com (June 29): http://www.filmcritic.com/misc/emporium.nsf/reviews/Ratatouille

Locke, Michelle. 2007.
How a cartoon rat learned to cook; Top chef worked with animators [Ratatouille].
Associated Press (July 11): http://www.denverpost.com/ci_6336799?source=rss

Lumenick, Lou. 2007.
Gratifying: Latest Pixar Romp Takes The Cheese [Ratatouille].
New York Post (June 29).
Online at http://www.nypost.com/seven/06292007/entertainment/movies/gratifying_movies_lou_lumenick.htm

Morris, Wesley. 2007.
Cheese wiz: Pixar's 'Ratatouille' serves up magic with its touching tale of a rodent chef.
Boston Globe (June 29).
Online at http://www.boston.com/movies/display?display=movieandid=8933

Mountz, Dezhda. 2007.
Ratatouille.
E! Online (June): http://www.eonline.com/movies/e_reviews/index.jsp?uuid=3f652066-9e3b-4edf-85c1-1ace984763d9

Phillips, Michael. 2007.
Movie review: 'Ratatouille'.
Chicago Tribune (June 29).
Online at http://metromix.chicagotribune.com/movies/mmx-070629-movies-review-ratatouille,0,3953295.story?coll=mmx-movies_top_heds

Puig, Claudia. 2007.
Special of the day: Remy's 'Ratatouille'.
USA Today (June 28).
Online at http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/reviews/2007-06-28-ratatouille-review_N.htm

Rhodes, Joe. 2007.
A Nerd Gone Wild Gives Voice to His Inner Rat [Patton Oswalt in Pixar's ‘Ratatouille’].
New York Times (June 24)

Starker, Melissa. 2007.
Cartoon Cooking [Ratatouille].
Columbus Alive (July 5): http://www.columbusalive.com/?sec=filmandstory=alive/2007/0705/f-cartoon.html

Thomson, Desson. 2007.
Hollywood and Indie Offerings [Ratatouille].
Washington Post (June 29).
Online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/06/28/AR2007062802484.html

Thomson, Desson. 2007.
'Ratatouille': A Classic Recipe.
Washington Post (June 29): C1

Travers, Peter. 2007.
Ratatouille.
Rolling Stone.com (June 25): http://www.rollingstone.com/reviews/movie/15137663/review/15221337/ratatouille

Tse, Derek. 2007.
This rat takes the cheese; We watch all of the latest trailers and see if they'll spoil the movie for you [Ratatouille].
Toronto Star (June 9).
Online at http://www.thestar.com/entertainment/article/222884

Turan, Kenneth. 2007.
'Ratatouille': The film is audacious and its unlikely hero is hard to resist.
Los Angeles Times (June 29).
Online at http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/movies/cl-et-ratatouille29jun29,0,3880862.story?coll=la-home-middleright

Unknown. 2007.
Rat tale 'Ratatouille' leads animation field with 13 nominations.
Canadian Press (December 3): http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5gt_DfbhoDO8XCQb8Mkc9fL8-YA0Q

Unknown. 2007.
Ratatouille sparks pet rat rage.
ANI (October 28): http://in.news.yahoo.com/071028/139/6migy.html

Whipp, Glenn. 2007.
'Ratatouille' has its own French accent.
U-Entertainment (April 28): http://www.u-entertainment.com/ci_5775951?source=rss

Whitty, Stephen. 2007.
French-fried cartoon fun from Disney: There's nothing Mickey Mouse about the recipe for 'Ratatouille'
Newark Star-Ledger (June 29).
Online at http://www.nj.com/entertainment/ledger/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/1183091971244080.xmlandcoll=1

Emad, Mitra C. 2006. Reading Wonder Woman's Body: Mythologies of Gender and Nation. Journal of Popular Culture 39 (6; December): 954-984

Gallardo, Ximena. 2005. Wonder Women: Feminisms and Superheroes [book review]. Journal of Popular Culture 38 (6; November): 1109-1111

Hilton, Laura. 2006. Men of Tomorrow: Geeks, Gangsters and the Birth of the Comic Book [book review]. Journal of Popular Culture 39 (6; December): 1096-1097

Hoppenstand, Gary. 2006. Not Your Parents' Comics, or Maybe They Are [editorial]. Journal of Popular Culture 39 (4; August): 521-522

Hughes, Jamie A. 2006. Who Watches the Watchmen?: Ideology and Real World Superheroes. Journal of Popular Culture 39 (4; August): 546-557

Smith, Robert W. 2005. Planet Simpson: How a Cartoon Masterpiece Defined a Generation [book review]. Journal of Popular Culture 38 (6; November): 1128-1130

Astor, Dave. 2007.
Tribune Media Services Sued in 'Shoe' Comic Contract Dispute.
E and P Online (November 30): http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1003679879

Berge, Paul / QSyndicate. 2006.
2006 The Year in Cartoons [gay editorial cartoons].
Washington Blade (December 29): 23-24

Chang, Elizabeth. 2007.
Making it: A bartender feels a rush of inspiration [computer animation].
Washington Post Magazine (October 28): 9

Chao, Loretta / Wall Street Journal. 2007.
In China, Motorola turns to rabbit as bait; Animated character helps tap tech-savvy youth market in rollout of smartphone.
Washington Post (December 27): D8

Cherkis, Jason et. al. 2007.
And on the first day… [illustrated by Brian Ralph].
Washington City Paper (August 31)

Ervolino, Bill. 2007.
Gallery of superheroes [Montclair Art Museum ‘Reflecting Culture’ exhibit].
Bergen Record (July 13)

Ervolino, Bill. 2007.
Creating comics was his strong suit [Roy Thomas interview].
Bergen Record (July 13)

Fields, Curt. 2007.
Young critics sound off on four DVD sets [animation].
Washington Post (October 12)

Kohanik, Eric / CanWest News Service. 2008.
Painkiller Jane comic-book heroine.
Saskatoon Star-Phoenix (January 5).
online at http://www.canada.com/saskatoonstarphoenix/news/weekend_extra/story.html?id=ca8e4c40-4673-4a23-b3b4-babfda8bf1c0

Khoury, George. 2007.
Dale Keown Interview Excerpt From Image Comics: The Road To Independence.
Comicon's The Pulse (June 14): http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=006361

Mauldin, Bill. 1953.
Bill Mauldin in Korea: a Book Length Feature.
Man's Day (March): 87-97

McArdle, Sean. 2006.
Small Press Expo.
Washington City Paper (October 13)

Olszewski, Tricia. 2007.
They’re with the brand: The Simpsons and Jason Bourne extend their franchises without wrecking them.
Washington City Paper (August 3): 32

Pines, Ned L.(ed.). 1948.
Cartoon Fun [gag cartoon collection].
New York: Popular Library

Spurgeon, Tom. 2008.
CR Holiday Interview #15: Alan Gardner on the Year in Newspaper Strips and Editorial Cartooning.
Comics Reporter (January 7):
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_19/

Spurgeon, Tom. 2008.
CR Holiday Interview #14: Sean T. Collins on The Year In Mainstream Comics.
Comics Reporter (January 7):
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_holiday_interview_2_graeme_mcmillan_on_the_year_in_mainstream_comics/

Stevenson, James. 2007.
Lost and Found New York: Croton Dam.
New York Times (October 27)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Mix of tradition, fantasy comics pays off for artist [Jeff Smith].
Washington Times (June 16).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070615-091422-5597r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Snake's looking for data but gets a blast of action [videogames and comic books]
Washington Times (April 15)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
One Piece takes players on adventure with pirates [videogame based on Japanese manga and anime by Eiichiro Oda].
Washington Times (October 21).
online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20061020-084920-4295r

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Dragon Ball Z's Fighters do battle with a monster.
Washington Times (March 18)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Convoluted plot spoils Man of Steel's comeback [Superman Returns videogame].
Washington Times (January 20).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070119-090217-6513r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Films, comic products offer plenty of choices [Toy Fair].
Washington Times (March 3).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20070303-123011-4505r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Toy fair features array of multimedia creations.
Washington Times (February 24).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070223-084103-9688r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
How Bernie Wrightson learned to love monsters.
Washington Times (February 17).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070216-085724-6348r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
'Iron Man' lacks mettle [Hellboy, Teen Titans animation].
Washington Times (February 10).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070209-090619-1667r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Predator, Darth Maul are intricate models of terror [Star Wars toys].
Washington Times (February 3).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070202-090714-9104r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Spider-Man, Batman face police states of the future.
Washington Times (January 27).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070126-090037-7518r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Spider-Man battles foes on many toy land fronts.
Washington Times (May 5).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070504-085837-9647r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Spider-Man's living suit retold for young readers.
Washington Times (April 28).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070427-094509-2896r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
It's only game of solitaire as turtles go on missions [Marvel Trading Card Game].
Washington Times (April 21).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070420-083723-8759r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Darth Sidious is perfect Star Wars creature [toys].
Washington Times September 1).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070901/ENTERTAINMENT/109010016/1007/entertainment

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Doctor Strange meets a dreaded archenemy ['The Secrets of Isis: The Complete Series'].
Washington Times (August 18).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070818/ENTERTAINMENT/108180024/1007

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Morphing Megatron has plan to rule the universe.
Washington Times (July 7).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070707/ENTERTAINMENT/107070014/1007/entertainment

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
'Fantastic Four' DVD exonerated by extras.
Washington Times (June 30).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070630/ENTERTAINMENT/106300014/1007

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Extra credit: The Powerpuff Girls: The Complete First Season, Collector's Series.
Washington Times.com (June 28): http://video1.washingtontimes.com/zadzooks/

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Bone creator sees skies sunny ahead for industry [Jeff Smith].
Washington Times (June 23).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20070623/ENTERTAINMENT/106230014/1007

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2003.
A violent, evocative romp from brain behind Spawn.
Washington Times (December 27)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Hall of Justice arrives at Six Flags' Gotham City [DC comics amusement park ride].
Washington Times (June 9).
Online at
http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070608-103244-6648r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
'Justice League' on DVD; 'King Kong' weak on extras.
Washington Times (April 8)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Bizarro issues challenge to archrival, Man of Steel.
Washington Times (April 1)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
With push of a button, Mysterio's face changes.
Washington Times (April 7).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070406-103239-6265r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
G.I. Joe American Hero teams up three new sets.
Washington Times (December 1).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20071201/ENTERTAINMENT/112010015/-1/RSS_ENTERTAINMENT

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Spooky comic books bring Halloween chills.
Washington Times (October 27).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/article/20071027/ENTERTAINMENT/110270011/1007

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
HD enhances 'Heroes'; 'RoboCop' director's cut.
Washington Times (September 8).
Online at http://washingtontimes.com/article/20070908/ENTERTAINMENT/109080044/1007

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Earth's top hero, Goku, takes action at a low price.
Washington Times (March 17).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070316-090551-4598r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Samurai warriors slash and smash their enemy ['Spider-Man 2.1'].
Washington Times (April 14).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070414-122732-5465r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Ghost Rider just burning to prevent Armageddon [300: March to Glory videogames].
Washington Times (March 10).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070309-085203-3017r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
One shot alters universe; 'Prophecy' series compiled.
Washington Times (May 26).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070525-090244-7830r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Spider-Man 3 figure set easy to assemble, clobber.
Washington Times (March 31).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070330-092431-7558r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Elephantmen are free, but watched by humans.
Washington Times (March 24).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070323-085419-3633r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Spidey faces the dark side.
Washington Times (May 19).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070518-084728-9480r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Strong thirst for more after 'Trinity Blood' DVD.
Washington Times (May 12).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070511-084957-8730r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Animated ninja figures learn all about warrior art [Naruto: Uncut Boxed Set, Simpsons].
Washington Times (January 13).
Online at http://washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070112-105906-1258r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Killer mutant from Japan arrives on American soil [Medicom Toy, Marvel Comics].
Washington Times (January 6).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070105-090111-3798r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Batman, Spirit in Hawaii; Spider-Girl back in action.
Washington Times (December 30).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061229-092545-5077r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Trivia tests, side missions part of search for villains [videogames].
Washington Times (December 23).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061222-093839-6972r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Scissorhands inventor a detailed, dapper figure.
Washington Times (November 4).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061103-090307-9495r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Graphic-novel adaptation ignores its true 'History'
Washington Times (March 11).

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
'Phantom' artist's work recalls childhood memories [Graham Nolan].
Washington Times (February 18).
Online at http://washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20060217-092131-4835r

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Lego builds its inventory of Batman-related figures
Washington Times (February 25)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Toy fair figures can tickle the interest of action fans.
Washington Times (March 4)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
Spirit of the season is spoiled by holiday chaos.
Washington Times (December 31)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
Fantastic Four Blasters help opponents see light.
Washington Times (December 17)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Quality figure of Thanos goes easy on the budget.
Washington Times (January 7).

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
Memorable 'Sin City,' dismal 'Fantastic Four' [movies].
Washington Times (December 24)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Original TV 'Superman' 2nd season now on DVD.
Washington Times (January 14)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Gift ideas that will thrill cartoon, comic-book fans.
Washington Times (December 16).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061215-084936-4272r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
DVD set traces complete history of Batman films.
Washington Times (November 12)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Heroes must again save the world from Brainiac
Washington Times (November 11).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061110-090558-1845r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
'Batman Begins' package does justice to Caped One.
Washington Times (October 22)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
Bump on head does good for warrior, target Earth [toys].
Washington Times (December 3)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
Nightmare 3, Triple Threat rate a ho-hum response [videogames].
Washington Times (December 10)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2005.
Shanna battles dinosaurs.
Washington Times (November 26)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
'Incredible' powers retained for full superhero action [videogame].
Washington Times (January 21)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
From Darth to Washington, action stars have shrunk.
Washington Times (February 4)

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
The 'Pumpkin' is still special [‘It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown’ Peanuts animation].
Washington Times (October 27).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061026-102733-7957r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
X-Men take a stand, Tracy a slapstick injustice.
Washington Times (October 14).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061013-085321-9456r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Plagues pummel Earth, good fights evil in Spawn.
Washington Times (November 25).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/functions/print.php?StoryID=20061124-090648-1518r

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Star Wars action figures hit right note for season.
Washington Times (December 2).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061201-084853-6055r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2006.
Animated 'Star Trek' cast; Donner's 'Superman II'.
Washington Times (December 9).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20061208-082514-3075r.htm

Szadkowski, Joseph. 2007.
Hammer-wielding Steel packs 6-inch-tall punch [action figure toy].
Washington Times (June 2).
Online at http://www.washingtontimes.com/entertainment/20070601-082806-1738r.htm

Sutherland, JJ. 2008.
Bugs Bunny: The Trickster, American Style.
National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Sunday (January 6).
online at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=17874931

Wertheimer, Linda and Robert Siegel. 2000.
Bugs Bunny Turns 60.
National Public Radio's All Things Considered (July 27).
online at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1080049

St-Louis, Herve. 2008.
Interview With Chris Staros of Top Shelf Comix.
Comic Book Bin (January 6): http://www.comicbookbin.com/Interview_With_Chris_Staros_of_Top_Shelf_Comix002.html

Tobias, Scott. 2007.
30 Days of Night [movie based on Steve Niles comic].
Onion (October 18): 16

Toles, Tom. 2007.
The Year According to Toles.
Washington Post (December 30): B8

Milbank, Dana and Cavna, Michael (ill.). 2007.
Who will rule Potomac Man?
Washington Post (December 30): B1-2

Truitt, Brian. 2006.
Batman villain flies again in new ‘Man-Bat’ miniseries.
Washington Examiner (April 24): 22

Associated Press. 2008.
Stolen Mickey Mouse watercolors recovered 17 years after NY theft [from International Museum of Cartoon Art].
Newsday (January 5).
Online at http://www.newsday.com/news/local/wire/newyork/ny-bc-ny--cartoontheft0105jan05,0,4370497.story

Van Gelder, Lawrence. 2008.
Mickey Mouse paintings are recovered [for International Museum of Cartoon Art].
New York Times (January 7)

Unknown. 2007.
Vote Now for Lambda Legal's Cartoon Contest, ‘Life Without Fair Courts’! [gay cartoons].
Prism Comics (June 13): http://www.prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1426

Unknown. 2007.
Nationally Syndicated Cartoonist and Artist Rob Harrell '91 Opens First Solo Show.
DePauw University News (June 13): http://www.depauw.edu/news/index.asp?id=19601

Unknown. 2008.
New cartoon series in ‘Wiener Zeitung’: Danish duo ‘Wulffmorgenthaler’ to feature daily on the new English page.
Wiener Zeitung (January 4)
Online at http://www.wienerzeitung.at/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4082&Alias=wzo&cob=320542¤tpage=0

Wulff, Mikael and Anders Morgenthaler. 200?
Wulffmorgenthaler no. 1: Look, No Hands!
Copenhagen, Denmark: Wulffmorgenthaler ApS

Wulff, Mikael and Anders Morgenthaler. 200?
Wulffmorgenthaler no. 2: Whoops…
Copenhagen, Denmark: Wulffmorgenthaler ApS

Wulff, Mikael and Anders Morgenthaler. 200?
Wulffmorgenthaler no. 3: Fun for the Whole Family!
Copenhagen, Denmark: Wulffmorgenthaler ApS

Wulff, Mikael and Anders Morgenthaler. 200?
Wulffmorgenthaler no. 4: The Beauty of Nature.
Copenhagen, Denmark: Wulffmorgenthaler ApS

Wulff, Mikael and Anders Morgenthaler. 2007.
Wulffmorgenthaler no. 5: Extreme Tetherball.
Copenhagen, Denmark: Wulffmorgenthaler ApS

Van Gelder, Lawrence. 2007.
Jamming and Tuba-ing at Animal House [Theater Review 'The Wolves In The Walls' by Gaiman and McKean].
New York Times (October 12).
Online at http://theater2.nytimes.com/2007/10/12/theater/reviews/12wolv.html?ex=1349928000&en=99dc1b459c98f003&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Rogers, Vaneta. 2007.
Pia Guerra: In The Home Stretch [Y: The Last Man].
Newsarama (June 12): http://forum.newsarama.com/showthread.php?t=116325

Fitzgerald, Michael. 2007.
Carmine Infantino: Decades At DC And Beyond; The legendary creator recalls some of comics' pivotal moments in his new autobiography. Here he shares the origins of Batgirl and the Silver Age Flash and tells us what's he looking forward to at Wizard World Philadelphia.
Wizard Universe (June 13): http://www.wizarduniverse.com/magazine/wizard/004812442.cfm

Gurewitsch, Matthew. 2007.
Learning to Move Under the Sea, on Wheels [Disney Little Mermaid play].
New York Times (December 30).
Online at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/30/arts/dance/30gure.html?ex=1356584400&en=f0f9eedaa7478070&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Moore, John. 2007.
‘Mermaid's’ Menken still in tune with muse [Little Mermaid play].
Denver Post (June 17).
Online at http://www.denverpost.com/ci_6143384?source=rss

Nolte, Carl. 2008.
Martha Arguello - Bobby Sox, Emmy Lou cartoonist dies in San Rafael [Marty Links].
San Francisco Chronicle (January 9).
Online at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/01/09/BAQOUBFBN.DTL&hw=arguello&sn=001&sc=1000

Flinn, Tom and Milton Griepp. 2008.
Interview with Dark Horse CEO Mike Richardson.
ICv2 (January 7): http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/11807.html ;
http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/11808.html ; http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/11809.html

Aviv, Rachel. 2008.
One Generation Got Old, One Generation Got Soul [Pekar and Dumm SDS book].
New York Times (January 6).
Online at http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/06/education/edlife/sds.html?ex=1357189200&en=2933e405a8dfc2f3&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Barnes, Brooks. 2007.
Web Playgrounds of the Very Young [Walt Disney Company, Nickelodeon, Warner Brothers Entertainment, Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and D. C.].
New York Times (December 31).
Online at http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/31/business/31virtual.html?ex=1356843600&en=1742e921e9c2fb50&ei=5124&partner=permalink&exprod=permalink

Pineo, Janine. 2008.
An interview with Piers Baker, creator of "Ollie and Quentin".
Bangor Daily News (January 7).
Online at http://bangornews.com/news/t/lifestyle.aspx?articleid=158581&zoneid=14

Pineo, Janine. 2008.
Gull Ollie and worm Quentin new comic strip's unlikely duo.
Bangor Daily News (January 7).
Online at http://bangornews.com/news/t/lifestyle.aspx?articleid=158610&zoneid=14

Laun, Christina. 2008.
The Planet Express Guide to Management - 33 HR Lessons from Futurama.
Bootstrapper (January 8): http://www.businesscreditcards.com/bootstrapper/the-planet-express-guide-to-management-33-hr-lessons-from-futurama/

Gregorian, Dareh. 2008.
Spidey's Smooch Scandal [Spider-Man ‘Brand New Day’].
New York Post (January 7).
Online at http://www.nypost.com/seven/01072008/news/nationalnews/spideys_smooch_scandal_165956.htm

Benefiel, Elizabeth. 2008.
Daniel Clowes.
Onion AV Club (January 4): http://www.avclub.com/content/interview/daniel_clowes

Cabron, Lou. 2008.
Records Broken By the Perry Bible Fellowship?[Nicholas Gurewitch interview].
10 Zen Monkeys (January 5): http://www.10zenmonkeys.com/2008/01/05/records-broken-by-the-perry-bible-fellowship/

Getsinger, Annie. 2008.
Good grief! Don't depend on the luck of the draw to save your favorite comics [poll].
Herald & Review (January 7).
Online at http://www.herald-review.com/articles/2008/01/07/life/features/doc4782338896588556507872.txt

Snelgrove, Erin. 2008.
Pulitzer-winning cartoonist branches out to comic strip [Signe Wilkinson and Family Tree].
Yakima Herald-Republic (January 7).
Online at http://www.yakimaherald.com/page/dis/308892319900527

National Archives press release on exhibit and panel discussion

NATIONAL ARCHIVES PRESENTS POLITICAL CARTOONISTS PANEL DISCUSSION AND A FILM SCREENING FOR OPENING OF NEW EXHIBIT “RUNNING FOR OFFICE”

Washington, DC. . . On Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m. the National Archives presents a group of Pulitzer Prize–winning political cartoonists, including Pat Oliphant, in a special panel discussion celebrating the opening of the new exhibition “Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman.” Also in conjunction with the opening, the National Archives will offer a screening of The Great McGinty on Saturday, February 16, at noon.

The exhibition opens in the Lawrence F. O’Brien Gallery of the National Archives Building in Washington, D.C. on Friday, February 8 and runs through August 17, 2008. Winter hours (through March 14) are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Spring hours (March 15 through Labor Day) are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., daily.

The “Running for Office” exhibition includes 41 exceptional pen-and-ink drawings that highlight timeless aspects of the American campaign and election process. Clifford K. Berryman, staff political cartoonist for The Washington Post and the Washington Evening Star during the first half of the 20th century, drew thousands of cartoons commenting on Presidential and congressional candidates, campaign issues, and elections of his era. The cartoons are part of the official Records of the U.S. Senate housed in the National Archives Center for Legislative Archives.

The programs are free and open to the public. For information on National Archives Public Programs, call 202-357-5000, or view the Calendar of Events online at: www.archives.gov. The William G. McGowan Theater is located in the National Archives Building on Constitution Avenue between 7th and 9th Streets, NW, Washington, DC. Use the National Archives Building Special Events entrance on the corner of 7th Street and Constitution Avenue.

Running for Office: Cartooning and Politics
Thursday, February 7, at 7 p.m.
William G. McGowan Theater
Award-winning editorial cartoons are often characterized by their originality, editorial effectiveness, and quality of drawing and dramatize a wide range of social and political issues with style and humor. Join moderator Stephen Hess, Distinguished Research Professor of Media and Public Affairs at George Washington University and co-author of Drawn & Quartered: The History of American Political Cartoons, as he welcomes four Pulitzer Prize–winning political cartoonists: Pat Oliphant, the most widely syndicated political cartoonist in the world; Ann Telnaes, freelance editorial cartoonist with CartoonArts International/NY Times Syndicate and Women’s eNews; Matt Davies, editorial cartoonist for the Journal News, Westchester, NY, syndicated internationally in more than 80 newspapers by Tribune Media Services; and Clay Bennett, editorial cartoonist with the Chattanooga Times Free Press. The panelists will discuss their work, what inspires and motivates political cartoons, and the effect of these cartoons on the political community and the public.

Running for Office Film Series—The Great McGinty
Saturday, February 16, at noon
William G. McGowan Theater
Writer-director Preston Sturges’s first film tells of the rise and fall of Dan McGinty, which begins when he endears himself to the political machine by voting 37 times in a single election and ends with him working as a bartender in a banana republic. In between, he is pushed by a ruthless political boss into the governor’s chair as the stooge to end all stooges. The film stars Brian Donlevy and won an Academy Award® for Best Screenplay. (1940, 82 minutes)

Sandra Boynton in Post

Today's Post had a kid's feature on Sandra Boynton who began as a greeting card cartoonist, moved into books and tchockes and is now omnipresent. See Hippo, "Hurray! You're Never Too Old to Enjoy Sandra Boynton -- and She Has a New CD/Book," by Eve Zibart, Washington Post Thursday, January 10, 2008; C14 and
Meet Sandra Boynton

Feb 23: Oscar animated shorts at National Archives

Bruce Guthrie reports that these will be shown at the downtown Archives building (7th and PA Ave, NW) at 3:30 pm.

Opus based on Washington Post contest

Gene Weingarten reported on his January 8, 2008 chat:

Some alert readers noticed with outrage something odd about the Opuses of Dec. 9 and Dec. 16. What they noticed, specifically, was that every pun in the strips was lifted from a Style Invitational from 1998.

What they didn't notice, specifically, was that Breathed acknowledged the thievery: Note what Steve Dallas is reading in week one.

To give credit where credit is due, here are the names of the original entrants, and their entries:

Flabbergasted -- adj., appalled over how much weight you have gained. (Michelle Feeley, Arlington)

Coffee -- n., a person who is coughed upon. (David Hoffman, San Diego)

Willy-nilly -- adj., impotent. (Beth Benson, Lanham)

Flatulence -- n., the emergency vehicle that picks you up after you are run over by a steamroller. (Russell Beland, Springfield)

Abdicate -- v., to give up all hope of ever having a flat stomach. (Tom Witte, Gaithersburg)

Later, he also says:

Raleigh, N.C.: I wanted to apprise you of the following depressing sentence on the front page of the section our comics are in, in the Raleigh N & O. "Cathy's coming back, as are Drabble and Hagar!" How will they ever make this betrayal up to me?

Gene Weingarten: Omigod.

How can the same newspaper that chooses to carry my column choose to do something as humor-impaire as that.

Hagar the Horrible has not had an actual joke in it since 1973.

Politics and Prose Bookstore featured in article

P&P has a lot of talks by cartoonists and they're featured as a reason to visit DC in "Great bookstores make great destinations," By BETH J. HARPAZ, AP Travel Editor, Mon Jan 7, 2008.

Feb 8: Clifford Berryman's Running for Office exhibit opens at National Archives

Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman

Introduction

The exhibit “Running for Office: Candidates, Campaigns, and the Cartoons of Clifford Berryman,” which opens in the Lawrence F. O'Brien Gallery of the National Archives Building in Washington, DC, February 8, 2008, and runs through August 17, 2008. The exhibit features 42 original pen-and-ink drawings including all of the cartoons seen here. Timed to coincide with the Presidential primaries and the 2008 campaign season, the exhibit highlights both specific and timeless aspects of the American campaign and election process.

The cartoons, drawn by renowned cartoonist Clifford K. Berryman, illustrate campaigns beginning with the candidates’ decision to run for office and ending with the ultimate outcome of the election. Although many political procedures have changed, these cartoons show that the political process has remained remarkably consistent; Berryman’s cartoons from the early 20th century remain relevant today.

All of these cartoons appeared on the front page of Washington newspapers from 1898 through 1948. They are part of a collection of nearly 2,400 pen-and-ink drawings by Berryman. In 1992, in honor of former Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield, the Charles Engelhard Foundation purchased the drawings and donated them to the U.S. Senate.