Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/6/22

 

Diane Noomin's Memorial Service at SVA, November 10, 2022

John Kelly | December 6, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/noominmemorial/

 

Book Review: With Great Power: How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood During the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters.

Reviewed by Viola Burlew

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog December 6, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-with-great-power-how-spider.html

 

Sean O'Connell. With Great Power: How Spider-Man Conquered Hollywood During the Golden Age of Comic Book Blockbusters. Essex, Connecticut: Applause Theater and Cinema Books, 2022. http://applausebooks.com/books/9781493066193

 

How to Replace the Sky [webcomic on drawing with computers]

Matt Huynh

The Verge (December 6 2022): https://www.theverge.com/c/23339391/comic-photoshop-sky-replacement-digital-art

 

The Queen of Candor: Aline Kominsky-Crumb 1948–2022

Her fearless autobiographical stories revolutionized cartooning.

By Jeet Heer

 The Nation December 5 2022

https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/aline-kominsky-crumb-obituary/

 

 INTERVIEW: The cast of the weirdest superhero team teases a musical episode for DOOM PATROL Season 4

We chat with Joivan Wade, April Bowlby, and Michelle Gomez about the latest season of Doom Patrol!

Taimur Dar

12/06/2022 

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cast-doom-patrol-season-4/

 

GlobalComix grows – with charts

GlobalComix's library has doubled in size and readership is way up, the digital comics portal report

Heidi MacDonald

12/06/2022 

https://www.comicsbeat.com/globalcomix-grows-with-charts/

 

Tappytoon hits 7 million registered users

The global webtoon market is predicted to grow to $56 billion by 2030, and Tappytoon wants to be a part of that.

Heidi MacDonald

12/06/2022  

 https://www.comicsbeat.com/tappytoon-hits-7-million-registered-users/

 

Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio Imbues the Fairy Tale with Human Frailty and Historical Darkness

Jonathan Russell Clark on Fascists, Fathers, and Federico Fellini

By Jonathan Russell Clark

December 5, 2022

https://lithub.com/guillermo-del-toros-pinocchio-imbues-the-fairy-tale-with-human-frailty-and-historical-darkness/

 

A Low-Key Radical Wedding: PW Talks with Rob Kirby [gay autobiography]

By Dai Newman 

Dec 02, 2022

A version of this article appeared in the 12/05/2022 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: A Low-Key Radical Wedding

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/91031-a-low-key-radical-wedding-pw-talks-with-rob-kirby.html

 

Darwyn Cooke Threatened To Quit New Frontier Than Change Wonder Woman

December 4, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/darwyn-cooke-threatened-to-quit-new-frontier-than-change-wonder-woman/

 

Tom Brevoort Says Miracleman "With The Avengers" Is "Inevitable"

December 4, 2022

by Rich Johnston

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/tom-brevoort-says-miracleman-with-the-avengers-is-inevitable/

 

"We Haven't Found The Answer What To Do With Angela"- Tom Brevoort

December 5, 2022

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/we-havent-found-the-answer-what-to-do-with-angela-tom-brevoort/

           

National Museum of Singapore Presents the First Doraemon Exhibition Held Outside of Japan

Contemporary art, original sketches, and more explore how the Japanese character sprung from the pages of a manga and became a global cultural sensation.

  by Singapore Tourism Board

Hyperallergic December 5 2022

https://hyperallergic.com/783843/national-museum-of-singapore-world-debut-doraemon-exhibition/    

 

Get Graphic: How Artist C.P. Smith Uses A.I. To Build 'The Resistance'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Dec 05, 2022

https://previewsworld.com/Article/265618

Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews C.P. Smith

Get Graphic: How Artist C.P. Smith Uses A.I. To Build 'The Resistance'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 12/3-5/22

 

Aline Kominsky Crumb: Me and Mr Crumb

April 3, 2016

The article originally appeared in The Independent on Sunday Review, March 11th, 2007

http://paulgravett.com/articles/article/aline_kominsky_crumb

 

Remembering the Artist Aline Kominsky-Crumb, a Trailblazing Funny Woman

Her comics are intimate, self-deprecating, and liberating. Her personality was larger than life.

By Françoise Mouly

December 2, 2022

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/postscript/remembering-the-artist-aline-kominsky-crumb-a-trailblazing-funny-woman

 

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, underground cartoonist and wife of Robert Crumb, dies at 74

Jocelyn Noveck

Associated Press

December 1 2022

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/books/2022/12/01/aline-kominsky-crumb-underground-cartoonist-dies/10812841002/

 

Archie remembers artist Tim Kennedy

Jesse Post December 2, 2022

https://archiecomics.com/archie-remembers-artist-tim-kennedy/

 

Avengers Assemble: Jason Aaron Details His Epic Multiversal Finale

By Dave Richards

December 1 2022

https://www.cbr.com/jason-aaron-avengers-assemble-interview/

 

Screened on the Spot Dec 1 2022

Get to Know Jason Aaron Through Movies

https://omny.fm/shows/screened-on-the-spot/get-to-know-jason-aaron-through-movies

 

WaPo Kills Style Invitational; Staake Loses Job

D. D. Degg

December 2, 2022

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2022/12/02/wapo-kills-the-style-invitational-staake-loses-job/

 

Paul Levitz

[I heard today of the passing of DC alum Maura Healy, a smart and cheerful lady who worked for us on contract and legal matters for a solid stretch.]

December 4 2022

https://www.facebook.com/paul.levitz/posts/pfbid02J1LUYRKS4ahDoVDpq5cMm8jkiKEWNPyfdtbeeTZJsWzVXTXqj6ozWwGcyvSahf4ul

 

Plastic Off the Sofa

"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" doesn't shy away from big subjects like grief and colonization. The hosts of "Still Processing" are ready for it.

Hosted by Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham

New York Time's Still Processing Nov. 29, 2022

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/29/podcasts/still-processing-black-panther-wakanda-forever.html

 

Still Processing: We Sink Our Claws Into 'Black Panther' With Ta-Nehisi Coates

By Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham

Still Processing March 16, 2018

https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/16/podcasts/still-processing-we-sink-our-claws-into-black-panther-with-ta-nehisi-coates.html

 

'Batgirl' Directors on Becoming Part of "Movie History" Due to Cancellation, Why They'd Still Work With Warner Bros.

Bilall Fallah and Adil El Arbi discuss the fallout from the controversial scrapping of their $90 million superhero feature and the huge outpouring of support they've received from across the industry.

Alex Ritman

December 5, 2022

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/batgirl-directors-interview-bilall-fallah-adil-el-arbi-1235274960/

 

'Scrooge: A Christmas Carol' Review: Slightly Off Key

By Lisa Kennedy

Dec. 1, 2022

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 2, 2022, Section C, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Scrooge: A Christmas Carol

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/01/movies/scrooge-a-christmas-carol-review.html

 

'Ainbo' Review: Saved by a Princess

The eponymous young huntress of this animated feature forges a plan to protect her village in the Amazon rainforest.

By Beandrea July

Nov. 29, 2022

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 2, 2022, Section C, Page 11 of the New York edition with the headline: Ainbo

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/29/movies/ainbo-review.html

 

Book Review: Meri Nazaar Mein Pran: A Biography on Cartoonist Pran

 reviewed by John A. Lent

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog  December 3, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-meri-nazaar-mein-pran.html

 

Asha Pran. Meri Nazar Mein Pran. From a Sign Board Painter to Padma Shri Awardee. Creator of Chacha Chaudhary, Cartoonist Pran. New Delhi:  Pran's Features LLP, 2019. 80 pp. ISBN:  978-81-94070-33-7. https://www.amazon.com/Meri-Nazaar-Mein-Pran-Cartoonist-ebook/dp/B082LV1ZYW/

 

Book Review: Tokyo Rose--Zero Hour: A Japanese American Woman's Persecution and Ultimate Redemption After World War II.

 reviewed by John A. Lent

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog December 4, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/book-review-tokyo-rose-zero-hour.html

 

Andre Frattino and Kate Kasenow (ill.). Tokyo Rose--Zero Hour:  A Japanese American Woman's Persecution and Ultimate Redemption After World War II. Rutland, VT:  Tuttle Publishing, 2022. 128

 

Exhibit Review: Chris Ware

reviewed by Martha Kennedy

International Journal Of Comic Art Blog December 5, 2022

https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2022/12/exhibit-review-chris-ware.html

 

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Pioneering Comics Memoirist, Dies at 74

By Richard Sandomir

A version of this article appears in print on Dec. 5, 2022, Section D, Page 10 of the New York edition with the headline: Aline Kominsky-Crumb, Pioneer of Autobiographical Comics, Dies at 74.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/03/arts/aline-kominsky-crumb-dead.html

 

Aline Kominsky-Crumb, 1948-2022

John Kelly | December 5, 2022

https://www.tcj.com/aline-kominsky-crumb-1948-2022/

 

The Aline Kominsky-Crumb Interview

Peter Bagge

Reprinted from The Comics Journal #139 (December 1990).

Online at https://www.tcj.com/the-aline-kominsky-crumb-interview/

 

RASH OF BURGLARIES HITS CALIFORNIA COMICS AND COLLECTIBLE STORES

They Came in Through the Ceiling to Rob One Store

 by Brigid Alverson on December 4, 2022

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/52787/rash-burglaries-hits-california-comics-collectible-stores

 

Ciao, Richard (2016) [Richard Thompson]

By Diego Ceresa

Cul de Sac blog

December 5, 2022

https://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2022/12/ciao-richard-2016.html

 

Gorinson Named to Head Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group

Calvin Reid 

Dec 05, 2022

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/91068-gorinson-named-to-head-oni-lion-forge-publishing-group.html

 

IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode twelve | Ryan Stegman, part two

Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, and Griffin Sheridan

December 5 2022

https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/on-a-diplomatic-mission-to-alderaan

 

Remembering Tony Auth

    by Signe Wilkinson, For The Inquirer

    Dec 4, 2022

 

https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/tony-auth-remembrance-editorial-cartooning-20221204.html

 

Same old song in wake of tragedy [Darrin Bell letter]

By Tom Harper, Las Vegas Sun Dec. 2, 2022

https://lasvegassun.com/news/2022/dec/02/same-old-song-in-wake-of-tragedy/

 

 

Disney Debuts First Oswald the Lucky Rabbit Cartoon in 95 Years

WDW News Today December 1, 2022 Shannen Michaelsen

https://wdwnt.com/2022/12/disney-oswald-the-lucky-rabbit-cartoon-95-years/

 

DAVE BAKER & NICOLE GOUX For FOREST HILLS BOOTLEG SOCIETY - Nov 2022 Graphic Novel Club Selection

Comix Experience

Dec 5, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8-1LOr_I2A

 

Randy Valiente on Filipino Komiks, Part 1

Host: Duy Tano

The Comics Cube

Dec 2, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi8Xql-55tk

 

The Nick Cardy 2005 Shoot Interview by David Armstrong

Comic Book Historians

Dec 5, 2022

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ChomBFdc9xg

 

Interview: Jacob Edgar & Brian Michael Bendis on Archetypes & the Apocalypse in THE ONES

Jed W. Keith

Nov 3, 2022

http://www.freaksugar.com/jacob-edgar-brian-michael-bendis-on-archetypes-the-apocalypse-in-the-ones/

 

"I Feel Like I've Still Got a Lot to Learn": Tom Reilly on the Art and Styles of Ant-Man

By David Harper

December 1, 2022

https://sktchd.com/art-feature/tom-reilly-art-feature/

 

'Night of the Comet' Interview: A Bloody, Metaphysical War Between Samurai and Yakuza [Jonathan Thompson]

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Nov 28, 2022

https://previewsworld.com/Article/265476-Night-of-the-Comet-Interview-A-Bloody-Metaphysical-War-Between-Samurai-and-Yakuza

 

TOP DRAWER: Sun cartoonist Steve Bright scoops coveted Political Cartoon of the Year award [Brightly]

    Elliott Wright

    1 Dec 2022

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/20622164/the-suns-cartoonist-steve-bright-won-political-cartoon-award/

Monday, December 05, 2022

Dec 10: Gallas and Barnes in Richmond



Comic Arts Richmond: Saturday, December 10th
12 Noon until 5 p.m. at Strangeways Brewing, 2277 Dabney Road, Suite A, Richmond, VA 23230.


Sierra Barnes and I will be exhibiting at Comic Arts Richmond this coming Saturday! A number of years ago, I exhibited at Richmond Zine Fest, so I'm excited to get back to Richmond. If you live in the area, I hope to see you there!
Click the link below to learn more about Comic Arts Richmond!

Al Goodwyn's latest cartoon newsletter

December 5, 2022

Jonathan Thompson interviewed by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

'Night of the Comet' Interview: A Bloody, Metaphysical War Between Samurai and Yakuza

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Remember Richard, from 2016


Ciao, Richard (2016)
By Diego Ceresa of Turin, Italy
Cul de Sac blog
December 5, 2022
https://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2022/12/ciao-richard-2016.html

Dec 15: Brian Basset Book Signing at Scrawl Books

Brian Basset Book Signing - Red And Rover

Drop by Scrawl Books on Thursday, December 15 between noon and 3PM for an impromptu surprise: A signing with award-winning cartoonist Brian Basset! Brian is in town for a limited time (we hear he has plans with NASA!), and will be signing copies of his newest collection of comics, Red and Rover: Fun's Never Over. The perfect gift, whether the recipient is eight or one hundred and eight! Order your copy below.

Event date: 
Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Event address: 
11911 Freedom Drive
Reston, VA 20190
Red and Rover: Fun's Never Over By Brian Basset Cover Image
$11.99
ISBN: 9781524874711
Availability: Available to Order. Usually arrives in 1-3 weeks.
Published: Andrews McMeel Publishing - June 7th, 2022

Store Hours:

Monday- Saturday 10am-8pm
Sunday 12-6 pm
Curbside Pickup Hours Daily 12-6

Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day. Open Christmas Eve 10am-4pm.

703-966-2111

Free Delivery in Reston, Herndon, Great Falls, Sterling & western Vienna

Reston Town Center
11911 Freedom Dr.
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Sunday, December 04, 2022

Werewolves vs Vampires by Daniel Boris [updated]



Herschel Walker recently said, "I don't know if you know, but vampires are some cool people, are they not? Let me tell you something that I found out: A werewolf can kill a vampire."

Sometimes these cartoons write themselves...


Daily Cartoonist on Bob Staake

Saturday, December 03, 2022

Today: Jason Aaron at 3rd Eye Annapolis



NPR on Wednesday (of the Addams family), Disenchanted, and Strange World

Is 'Wednesday' creepy, kooky, mysterious or ooky enough?