Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/3/2023

Sandy Kossin – RIP

D. D. Degg          

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/03/sandy-kossin-rip/

 

33 Comic Stores Doing Something Special On Free Comic Book Day

This Saturday is Free Comic Book Day. Thousands of comic shops, will be giving away free comic books, here are 33 doing a little bit more. 

2 May 2023  by Rich Johnston 

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/33-comic-stores-doing-something-special-on-free-comic-book-day/

 

How will the WGA strike affect the comics industry?

Heidi MacDonald

05/03/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-industry-wga-strike-2023/

 

Joel Pett Wins 2023 RFK Cartoon Award

D. D. Degg          

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/03/joel-pett-wins-2023-rfk-cartoon-award/

 

ICV2 KIDS WEEK INTERVIEW: JEREMY WHITLEY

On 'School for Extraterrestrial Girls,' that 'Princeless' FCBD Comic, and More

Brigid Alverson on May 2, 2023

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53996/icv2-kids-week-interview-jeremy-whitley

 

'Sweet Tooth' Renewed for Third and Final Season at Netflix

Production on the last season of the Warner Bros. TV series based on the DC Comics title has already been completed.

Lesley Goldberg

May 3, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/sweet-tooth-renewed-third-and-final-season-netflix-1235478716/

 

Golden Apple Comics

Zach Rabiroff | May 3, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/golden-apple-comics/

 

'Spider-Man': THR's 2002 Review

On May 3, 2002, Sony launched Sam Raimi's 'Spider-Man' into theaters to kick off summer movie season.

— Kirk Honeycutt, originally published on April 19, 2002.                https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/spider-man-2002-movie-review-999878/

 

IDW announces new executive structure, adds Frankel as CDO

IDW's new direction and promotions are announced

Heidi MacDonald

05/03/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/idw-announces-new-executive-structure-adds-frankel-as-cdo/

 

Comic Shop Owner, Art Restorer Sentenced to 3 Years Over Jan 6th Riots

Comic Store Owner & Art Restorer Robert Wayne Dennis has been Jailed For 3 Years over January 6th 2021 Riots at the Capitol.

by Rich Johnston

  01 May 2023

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-shop-owner-art-restorer-sentenced-to-3-years-over-jan-6th-riots/

 

Garland comic book artist gets 3 years for assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Robert Wayne Dennis, 63, a police officer's son, was found guilty of six counts by a Washington, D.C., judge at his January bench trial.

By Kevin Krause

Apr 14, 2023

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/04/14/police-officers-son-sentenced-to-3-years-for-assaulting-police-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/

 

"We Have No Choice": Disney and Florida Are Now Locked in a High-Stakes Legal Fight

Disney will likely move to stay the new special district board's suit, filed in state court, until resolution of its case. The judge assigned to the case has ruled against DeSantis in a similar First Amendment case.

Winston Cho

May 2, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-florida-lawsuits-legal-fight-1235478238/

 

Karen Gillan and Pom Klementieff Talk 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Emotions and the Case of the Missing Chris Pratt Doll

Brian Davids

May 2, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/guardians-of-the-galalxy-3-karen-gillan-pom-klementieff-1235478367/

 

An introduction to Guardians Of The Galaxy's Adam Warlock, Marvel's best comic book character

James Gunn has brought a lot of weird comic book characters to the MCU, but this one may be the weirdest and most comic book-y

Sam Barsanti

AV Club May 2 2023

https://www.avclub.com/guardians-of-the-galaxy-vol-3-adam-warlock-details-1850380134

 

Chris Pratt and James Gunn Talk 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' Signature Oner, the MCU's First F-bomb and Star-Lord's Most Emotional Scene

Brian Davids

May 1, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-chris-pratt-james-gunn-1235476974/

 

Jim Lee Re-Ups at DC, Promoted to President

The artist-turned-executive will lead the iconic comic book publishing company that is part of Warner Bros. Discovery.

Borys Kit

May 3, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/jim-lee-named-president-dc-1235479090/

 

Jim Lee adds "President" to his list of DC titles

In addition to serving as President, Lee will continue on as DC's Publisher and Chief Creative Officer.

Joe Grunenwald

05/03/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/jim-lee-named-president-of-dc/

ComicsKY: Rickey Sheppard RIP

By Matthew Gore

May 03, 2023

https://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2023/05/comicsky-rickey-sheppard-rip.html

 

The US Book Show is having its first Graphic Novel Day – and here's how to attend for FREE!

Roz Chast, Chuck D, Jeff Smith and Tillie Walden are among the featured speakers

Heidi MacDonald

05/02/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/attend-us-book-show-graphic-novel-day-for-free/

 

A Legendary Ship Gets an All-Star Crew in Christopher Cantwell's Star Trek: Defiant

By Dave Richards

  Apr 26, 2023

https://www.cbr.com/star-trek-defiant-christopher-cantwell-interview/

 

Phillip Kennedy Johnson Prepares John Stewart for a New Adventure in Green Lantern

By Gregg Katzman

CBR  May 1 2023

https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-john-stewart-phillip-kennedy-johnson-interview/

 

20 Essential Queer Comics from the Past Five Years

By MariNaomi

Apr 28, 2023

A version of this article appeared in the 05/01/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: 20 Essential Queer Comics from the Past Five Years

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/new-titles/adult-announcements/article/92152-20-essential-queer-comics-from-the-past-five-years.html

 

Sketch the Noise: PW Talks with Chuck D

By DW McKinney

Apr 28, 2023

A version of this article appeared in the 05/01/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: Sketch the Noise

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/92135-sketch-the-noise-pw-talks-with-chuck-d.html

 

Unafraid: Zumrat Dawut's Escape from China

By Beatrice Viri

May 03, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/92177-unafraid-zumrat-dawut-s-escape-from-china.html

 

Sammy Harkham Works As If Already Dead

Martin Dolan May 3, 2023

https://themillions.com/2023/05/sammy-harkham-works-as-if-already-dead.html

 

Knight Terrors: DC's lead writer Joshua Williamson dives into the superhero horror event of the summer

Interview by Sam Stone

 Popverse May 2, 2023

https://www.thepopverse.com/knight-terrors-dc-joshua-williamson-free-comic-book-day-2023 

 

Joshua Williamson Unpacks the Horrors of DC's Knight Terrors for Free Comic Book Day

By Sergio Pereira

CBR May 2 2023

https://www.cbr.com/knight-terrors-fcbd-joshua-williamson-interview/

 

PW Comics World: More To Come

More to Come 564: Manga Is Still Booming

Calvin Reid, Heidi "The Beat" MacDonald, and Kate Fitzsimons

on 05/01/2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1255

 

Robert Kirkman & Todd McFarlane

Dynamic Duos May 3 2023

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robert-kirkman-todd-mcfarlane/id1684555379?i=1000611589512

 

Spot the Dog [George Booth]

Nat Gertler

The AAUGH Blog May 2, 2023

     https://aaugh.com/wordpress/2023/05/spot-the-dog/

 

May 20: Robin Ha at Arlington's Central Library

"Get Graphic" with Robin Ha at a Recipe Comics Workshop, where the "Cook Korean!" author will teach her process for turning your recipes into a comic strip. Join Us May 20

Tomorrow - Gene Yang at Arlington's Central Library

Join us for an Arlington Reads conversation, Q&A and book signing with Gene Luen Yang spanning his graphic novel career, from "American Born Chinese"—soon to be a Disney+ series—to his latest, "Dragon Hoops."

Join Us May 4

Phillip Kennedy Johnson interviewed on Green Lantern

Phillip Kennedy Johnson Prepares John Stewart for a New Adventure in Green Lantern

By Gregg Katzman

CBR  May 1 2023

https://www.cbr.com/green-lantern-john-stewart-phillip-kennedy-johnson-interview/

May 7: Gareth Hinds at in Takoma

6 PM @ TAKOMA Voices of Takoma | A Busboys and Poets Books Presentation Featuring author Gareth Hinds Free

ComicsKY: Rickey Sheppard RIP

By Matthew Gore

Rickey Sheppard, 69, of Rockfield, Kentucky, died unexpectedly April 28, 2023. Rickey operated two science fiction and comic book stores in Bowling Green, Kentucky. The first, Mad Dog's in the Western Gateway Shopping Center, Rickey operated in the mid-1970s with Sam Falin. The longer lived Hard to Find Books opened in around 1982 and lasted for perhaps a decade or more, first on 13th Avenue and later on the Bypass (Laurel Avenue). Hard to Find books in particular was a hangout for area fans who Rickey would entertain with both an encyclopedic knowledge of the local area as well as comics and science fiction. He was particularly fond of Superman's Pal, Jimmy Olsen, and Herbie, the Fat Fury.

Published as a public service for Team Comics.

Comics-affiliated Texan jailed for January 6th

Britain's Rich Johnston caught the story -

Comic Shop Owner, Art Restorer Sentenced to 3 Years Over Jan 6th Riots

Comic Store Owner & Art Restorer Robert Wayne Dennis has been Jailed For 3 Years over January 6th 2021 Riots at the Capitol.

by Rich Johnston

  01 May 2023

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comic-shop-owner-art-restorer-sentenced-to-3-years-over-jan-6th-riots/

 

Garland comic book artist gets 3 years for assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Robert Wayne Dennis, 63, a police officer's son, was found guilty of six counts by a Washington, D.C., judge at his January bench trial.

By Kevin Krause

 Apr 14, 2023

https://www.dallasnews.com/news/2023/04/14/police-officers-son-sentenced-to-3-years-for-assaulting-police-in-jan-6-capitol-riot/

Joel Pett wins RFK cartoon award for 2023

 The online-only award ceremony is here. Pett is around minute 20.

Here's D. D. Degg's coverage - https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/03/joel-pett-wins-2023-rfk-cartoon-award/

I was a judge for this again this year.

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/2/2023

'Trino,' iconic Mexican cartoonist, opens exhibit at San Diego's Comic-Con Museum

by: Salvador Rivera

Posted: Apr 25, 2023 / 04:35 PM PDT

Updated: Apr 26, 2023 / 02:04 PM PDT

https://fox5sandiego.com/news/trino-iconic-mexican-cartoonist-opens-exhibit-at-san-diegos-comic-con-museum/

 

INTERVIEW: Steve Pugh talks PEACEMAKER, working with industry's funniest writers

Zack Quaintance

05/02/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-steve-pugh-talks-peacemaker-working-with-industrys-funniest-writers/

 

Alex Segura talks comic book Easter Eggs in new YA novel, ARAÑA/SPIDER-MAN 2099: DARK TOMORROW

Zack Quaintance

05/02/2023 
https://www.comicsbeat.com/alex-segura-talks-comic-book-easter-eggs-in-new-ya-novel-arana-spider-man-2099-dark-tomorrow/

 

Check out the Official Palmarès from Comicon Napoli 2023 [Italy]

Dean Simons

05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/check-out-the-official-palmares-from-comicon-napoli-2023/

 

GRAPHIC NOVEL REVIEWS: TURTLE BREAD is a cozy read for Mental Health Awareness Month

Penned by Kim-Joy, of Great British Bake-Off fame.

Lisa Gullickson

05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-reviews-turtle-bread-is-a-cozy-read-for-mental-health-awareness-month/

 

Valiant Entertainment pacts with Blackstone and Green Ronin for licensed content

Heidi MacDonald

05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/valiant-entertainment-pacts-with-blackstone-and-green-ronin-for-licensed-content/

 

 

INTERVIEW: Exploring the SPIRIT WORLD with Wong, Haining, & Cheng

"You might encounter a centuries-dead, hanfu-wearing spirit with a skateboard and sleek over-ear headphones."

Joe Grunenwald

05/02/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/spirit-world-interview-alyssa-wong-haining-sebastian-cheng-dc-comics/

 

Arabelle Liepold to take over as Executive Director at Society of Illustrators

Heidi MacDonald

05/02/2023 
https://www.comicsbeat.com/arabelle-liepold-anelle-miller-society-of-illustrators/

 

Kodansha launches digital comics store powered by InkyPen

Free manga when you sign up

Heidi MacDonald

05/02/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/kodansha-launches-digital-comics-store-powered-by-inkypen/

 

'Artists have a place' says 'B.C.' cartoonist Mastroianni

By DAMIAN DOMINGUEZ

Greenwood, SC Index-Journal May 1, 2023

https://www.indexjournal.com/news/artists-have-a-place-says-b-c-cartoonist-mastroianni/article_09758c83-8815-5a47-abaf-65ef2d51afc4.html

 

Biking and Philosophy [Gary Sullivan and Eleanor Davis interviews]

Jason Novak | May 2, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/158117-2/

 

Anne Garner G'24 Curates Virtual Special Collections Exhibit on Comics

Caspersen School of Graduate Studies PhD student learns tech skills and explores graphic storytelling

https://drew.edu/stories/2023/04/25/anne-garner-g24-curates-virtual-special-collections-exhibit-on-comics/

 

Between the Lines: Graphic Narratives from Drew's Chesler Collection

Anne Garner
Drew University Library Special Collections 2023-

https://omeka.drew.edu/exhibits/show/between-the-lines--graphic-nar/lines-1

 

Let's Get Metal! ["The Rock Gods of Jackson, Tennessee."]

By Cliff Cumber Special to The Frederick. News-Post

Apr 18, 2023

https://www.fredericknewspost.com/news/arts_and_entertainment/let-s-get-metal/article_ee7dd0e6-42df-53d3-93c2-2b75d679bd2f.html

 

'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Crosses the $1 Billion Mark

By Nicole Sperling

A version of this article appears in print on May 2, 2023, Section B, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Reaches $1 Billion at the Box Office

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/01/business/media/super-mario-bros-movie.html

 

Disney Sued by Florida for Control of Theme Park's Expansion

A board appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis claims the company cut a "back room deal" to control development at Walt Disney World.

By Brooks Barnes

May 2, 2023,
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/02/business/walt-disney-world-ron-desantis.html

 

 

Four Questions for Ariel Aberg-Riger

By Sarah J. Robbins

May 02, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-authors/article/92173-four-questions-for-ariel-aberg-riger.html

 

How Iron Man launched the MCU and remade Hollywood

15 years ago this month, long before Marvel became the behemoth it is today, a few passionate people brought an unconventional superhero to the big screen

Bryan Reesman

AV Club May 1 2023

https://www.avclub.com/iron-man-15th-anniversary-retrospective-1850393261

 

Ben Affleck Explains His Cancelled Batman Movie's Villain Plan

By Savannah Sanders

https://thedirect.com/article/ben-affleck-batman-movie-villain-strategy

May 01, 2023

 

 

Author Jason Reynolds on book bans, racism and Spiderman

A Martinez

NPR's Morning Edition May 2, 2023

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173201545/author-jason-reynolds-on-book-bans-racism-and-spiderman

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2023/05/20230502_me_author_jason_reynolds_on_book_bans_racism_and_spiderman_.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1173201545

 

Harmsworth's Comic Paper Rivals by Alan Clark

Steve Holland

Bear Alley April 30, 2023

https://bearalley.blogspot.com/2023/04/harmsworths-comic-paper-rivals-by-alan.html

 

Harmsworth's Comic Paper Rivals by Alan Clark

Alan Clark [no ISBN], (April) 2023, 314pp.

 

Interview: Spycraft Meets Spellcraft in 'The North Valley Grimoire'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Apr 25, 2023

https://previewsworld.com/Article/268069-Interview-Spycraft-Meets-Spellcraft-in-The-North-Valley-Grimoire

 

A Talk With Editorial Cartoonists Jen Sorensen and Angelo Lopez

Angelo Lopez

Apr 29, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-PDrCb3X8A

 

 

Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews Blake Northcott

Interview: Spycraft Meets Spellcraft in 'The North Valley Grimoire'

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Apr 25, 2023

https://previewsworld.com/Article/268069-Interview-Spycraft-Meets-Spellcraft-in-The-North-Valley-Grimoire

NPR talks to local author Jason Reynold about Spider-Man

Author Jason Reynolds on book bans, racism and Spiderman

A Martinez 

NPR's Morning Edition May 2, 2023 

https://www.npr.org/2023/05/02/1173201545/author-jason-reynolds-on-book-bans-racism-and-spiderman

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/me/2023/05/20230502_me_author_jason_reynolds_on_book_bans_racism_and_spiderman_.mp3

https://www.npr.org/transcripts/1173201545

May 7: Gareth Hinds at Busboys & Poets in Takoma Park

Gareth tells me, "I'm doing a presentation about my work at Busboys & Poets Takoma Park this coming Sunday (5/7) at 6pm. In-person only. Event link: 

https://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/th-evt-31433096/#

You can "buy" free tickets at that link -- I'm not sure if that's required, but it implies they may have limited capacity. I don't have a new book out, by the way, but I'll show a sneak preview of The Aeneid sketches / sample art."

I'll be out of town, otherwise I'd go as he's an entertaining speaker.

American Gun Violence by Daniel Boris

May 5: Megan Wagner Lloyd at Bard's Alley

May 1 through 7 is Children's Book Week, a biannual celebration of literature's power to connect and inspire new generations. In honor of this occasion, we are thrilled to welcome graphic novel writer Megan Wagner Lloyd to Bards Alley this Saturday for an afternoon signing!  

Squished, Megan's newest release, came out in March and follows an 11-year-old girl as she navigates schoolwork, friendships, and a chaotic family. Copies of Squished as well as her previous books, Allergic and Super Pancake, will be available for purchase during the event and can be reserved in advance by calling (571) 459-2653. Stop by anytime between 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. and say hi! https://www.bardsalley.com

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 5/1/2023

ALL ARTHUR ADAMS' 1980S-1990S MARVEL UNIVERSE STORIES TO BE COLLECTED In One Hefty Volume

 Brigid Alverson on April 28, 2023 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53965/all-arthur-adams-1980s-1990s-marvel-universe-stories-be-collected

 

TOP 20 KIDS GRAPHIC NOVELS - FULL YEAR 2022

Sales Rankings (Units and Dollars) Based on Comic Store POS Data

  Brigid Alverson on May 1, 2023 

https://icv2.com/articles/markets/view/53971/top-20-kids-graphic-novels-full-year-2022

 

What's going on with Marvel's digital comics program?

A (somewhat) brief history (and part eulogy) to Marvel's digital comics

Cy Beltran

05/01/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/marvel-digital-comics-redemption-codes/

 

'Lilo & Stitch' live action draws controversy over 'colorist' castings [in print as Live action 'Lilo & Stitch' draws controversy over 'colorist' castings]

Viewers worry that casting actors with lighter skin waters down the racism central to the characters' challenges

By Samantha Chery

Washington Post May 1, 2023 : C4

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/04/27/lilo-stitch-live-action-colorism/

 

O.C.D. On and Off the Screen

An actor and a cartoonist learn about each other's condition. A new friendship is born.

By Philip Ettinger and Jason Adam Katzenstein

May 1, 2023

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/ocd-on-and-off-the-screen

 

An exhibition of rescued comic strip art

Luke Burbank

CBS Sunday Morning

  Apr 30, 2023 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3zkd0ZwHBo

 

Disney v. DeSantis: How Strong Is the Company's Lawsuit?

By David French

A version of this article appears in print on May 1, 2023, Section A, Page 18 of the New York edition with the headline: Disney v. DeSantis: How Strong Is the Company's Lawsuit?

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/30/opinion/disney-desantis-florida-lawsuit.html

 

Martin Rowson Apologises as Guardian Cartoon Labelled Anti-Semitic

A cartoon by Guardian cartoonist Martin Rowson has been criticised for anti-semitic tropes depicting departing BBC chairman Richard Sharp.

30 Apr 2023 

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/martin-rowson-apologises-as-guardian-cartoon-labelled-anti-semitic/

 

Former IDW Employees, Now Available For Work

Bleeding Cool also providing a platform for a number of IDW employees were amongst the now unjobbed. Can you do anything to help?

 30 Apr 2023 

by Rich Johnston

 https://bleedingcool.com/comics/former-idw-employees-now-available-for-work/

 

IDW to Slash Workforce by 39%, Delist from NYSE

By Sophia Stewart and Jim Milliot 

Apr 28, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/comics/article/92161-idw-to-slash-workforce-by-38-delist-from-nyse.html

 

"That's The Way I See The World": Shooting the Breeze with Geof Darrow

Matt Seneca | May 1, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/thats-the-way-i-see-the-world-shooting-the-breeze-with-geof-darrow/

 

James Gunn Created 600 Unique Versions of 'Guardians of the Galaxy 3' For Various Types of Cinemas (Exclusive)

"It's definitely the most complex delivery Marvel's ever done," Disney exec Evan Jacobs says of Gunn's use of variable aspect ratios.

Carolyn Giardina

May 1, 2023 

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/guardians-of-the-galaxy-3-james-gunn-1235401023/ 

 

Coming in 2024: The Thurber Prize for American Humor in Cartoon Art

D. D. Degg

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/05/01/coming-in-2024-the-thurber-prize-for-american-cartoon-art/

 

Productivity Hacks I Tried That Did Not Work

By Dana Maier

April 28, 2023

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/productivity-hacks-i-tried-that-did-not-work

 

 

May 1 2023

IDEAS DON'T BLEED episode thirty-three | Michael Moreci, part one

Matthew Rosenberg, Ethan S. Parker, and Griffin Sheridan

https://ashcanpress.substack.com/p/its-much-too-rocky

 

All-women, all-Asian Kwento Comics to celebrate FCBD at Historic Filipinotown's HiFi Kitchen

Don't miss this FCBD event if you're in the Los Angeles area!

Rebecca Oliver Kaplan

05/01/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/all-women-all-asian-kwento-comics-to-celebrate-fcbd-at-historic-filipinotowns-hifi-kitchen/

 

Box Office Milestone: 'Super Mario Bros. Movie' Hits $1B Globally; Universal and Illumination's video game adaptation is playing more like an all-audience tentpole than an animated family film.

Pamela McClintock

April 30, 2023

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/super-mario-movie-box-office-crosses-billion-1235475805/

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Apropos Of Nothing (Cliff? What Cliff? no.2)"

From DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock -

"Apropos Of Nothing (Cliff? What Cliff? no.2)"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3629

Apropos of entirely nothing, really... just stumped for a gag, smoking 
and doodling at an ungodly hour the other night, vaguely inspired by 
this alarmist headline in the Washington Post, though this cartoon was 
not at all intentionally related to the whole debt ceiling pissing 
contest on the Hill this week... and while I'm at it — is it a cliff, 
or the ceiling? Quit jerking us around, Washington Post.

I also fully confess to an equally boneheaded literal interpretation 
of the whole beat-ass "cliff" metaphor. Hell, I'm old enough to 
remember the FIRST time around with that "cliff" horseshit.

...and besides, if you really take a good, close, hot steamy gawk at 
Biden's real priorities — and the current attitude of the American 
general public towards more unemployment, inflation and austerity — 
you couldn't exactly say we were "drifting".

-----

"Cliff? WHAT Cliff?" cartoon by Mike Flugennock, 11.18.2012 
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1224

"The GOP wonks trying to get their party not to detonate the debt 
limit bomb", Jeff Stein in the Washington Post, 04.27.2023 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/27/debt-limit-gop-policy-wonks/

"Failing to raise the debt ceiling will create financial chaos", 
Edward Correia in the Washington Post, 04.28.2023 
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/28/failing-raise-debt-ceiling-will-create-financial-chaos/

"US jobs massacre accelerates, as ruling class confronts growing 
upsurge of class struggle", Marcus Day at the World Socialist Web 
Site, 04.28.2023
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/04/29/jobs-a29.html

"Corporations lay off thousands as US economy heads toward recession", 
Jerry White at the World Socialist Web Site, 04.28.2023 
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/04/28/mpod-a28.html

"NATO to surge troops to Russian border", André Damon at the World 
Socialist Web Site, 04.17.2023 
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/04/18/tzhv-a18.html

"Republican House bill on debt ceiling sets stage for bipartisan 
assault on social programs", Barry Grey at the World Socialist Web 
Site, 04.27.2023 
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/04/28/dtuv-a28.html

"Biden seeks reelection amid war, COVID and inflation", Patrick Martin 
at the World Socialist Web Site, 04.25.2023 
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2023/04/26/ckws-a26.html


Mike Flugennock, Political Cartoons: http://www.sinkers.org/stage
Mike's press kit: http://sinkers.org/stage/?page_id=2

Dana Maier book excerpt on the New Yorker

Productivity Hacks I Tried That Did Not Work

By Dana Maier

April 28, 2023

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/productivity-hacks-i-tried-that-did-not-work

‘Lilo & Stitch’ live action casting in WaPo

'Lilo & Stitch' live action draws controversy over 'colorist' castings [in print as Live action 'Lilo & Stitch' draws controversy over 'colorist' castings]

Viewers worry that casting actors with lighter skin waters down the racism central to the characters' challenges

By Samantha Chery

Washington Post May 1, 2023 : C4

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/04/27/lilo-stitch-live-action-colorism/

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 4/30/2023

Barry Blitt's "Room at the Top"

The artist discusses being young and adrift in London, and gives King Charles tips for painting with watercolors.

By Françoise Mouly

April 29, 2023

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cover-story/cover-story-2023-05-08

 

Jack Ohman Returns To Tribune Syndicate

D. D. Degg      

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/30/jack-ohman-returns-to-tribune-syndicate/

 

Proflile / Jack Ohman

Jeff Brown

August 6, 1980 edition of The Minneapolis Star

Online at https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/30/jack-ohman-returns-to-tribune-syndicate/

 

The art of cartooning [Ken Alvine]

by: Perry Groten         

KELOland Apr 24, 2023

https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/the-art-of-cartooning/

 

Jamie S Rich, Mark Doyle & Tara McCrillis Heading Up IDW Going Forward

There have been no official announcements, but sources tell Bleeding Cool that Jamie S Rich is the new Editor-In-Chief of IDW.

Published Fri, 28 Apr 2023

by Rich Johnston

Last updated Sat, 29 Apr 2023

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/jamie-s-rich-mark-doyle-tara-mccrillis-heading-up-idw-going-forward/

 

Those Laid Off By IDW Publishing, Respond To The News

Yesterday I broke the news about San Diego-based comic book publisher, and TV/Film/Games producer, IDW laying off two-fifths of its staff.

Published Fri, 28 Apr 2023 

by Rich Johnston

Last updated Sat, 29 Apr 2023

https://bleedingcool.com/comics/those-laid-off-by-idw-publishing-respond-to-the-news/

 

The 2023 Doug Wright Award Winners are!

The 2023 Doug Wright Awards winners are Kate Beaton, Cory Silverberg & Fiona Smyth, Ivana Filipovich & Jonathan Dyck.

Philippe Leblanc

04/29/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/the-2023-doug-wright-award-winners-are/

 

Edward Koren, cartoonist who drew his shaggier alter-ego, dies at 87

Mr. Koren's cartoons were an unmistakable fixture in the New Yorker and other magazines for more than 60 years

By Michael S. Rosenwald

Washington Post April 19, 2023 : B4

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/04/18/edward-koren-new-yorker-cartoonist-dies-at-87/

 

Ed Koren December 13, 1935 - April 14, 2023 Obituary

Day Funeral Home   April 2023

https://www.dayfunerals.com/obituary/ed-koren

 

Could Disney move out of Florida? No way, experts say.

As the company feuds with DeSantis, politicians have urged the company to relocate, a nearly unthinkable prospect

By Hannah Sampson

April 28, 2023

https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/04/28/can-disney-move-florida-desantis/

 

Disney parks ban costumes for adults. These fans have a way around it. [in print as Disneybounding lets adults skirt a no-costume rule]

Disneybounding allows adult fans to channel their inner character with everyday clothes and accessories

By Hannah Sampson

Washington Post April 30, 2023 : F2.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2023/04/21/disneybounding-meaning-ideas/

 

DeSantis stirs up opposition in Florida town built by Disney [in print as DeSantis fight with Disney no cause for Celebration]

Residents in the idyllic community of Celebration are worried the feud between the governor and the entertainment giant will prove costly

By Tim Craig

Washington Post April 30, 2023 : A1, 10.

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2023/04/29/desantis-disney-lawsuit-celebration-florida/

 

Thumbs up, thumbs down [Clay Bennett letter]

Deanie McCarthy, Barbara Lyon

Washington Post April 22 2023: A17

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/21/us-flag-california-floods-shakespeare-tiafoe/

 

The disrespect was comical [ "Mike Du Jour" letter]

Sheri Langford, Fairfax

Washington Post April 29 2023: A15

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/04/28/readers-critique-post-dupont-commanders/

 

Monte Schulz pens new book 'Metropolis,' sets record straight about his 'Peanuts' father, Charles M. Schulz

Jason Fraley

WTOP April 24, 2023,

https://wtop.com/entertainment/2023/04/monte-schulz-pens-new-book-metropolis-sets-record-straight-about-his-peanuts-father-charles-m-schulz/

 

Monte Schulz

Beyond the Fame with Jason Fraley! April 24 2023

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6nLP5wPhHZCKXSwW6t8x87

 

Ever-Expanding Comics Kingdom Realm Annexes Nate Fake's Break of Day

D. D. Degg      

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/04/30/ever-expanding-comics-kingdom-realm-annexes-nate-fakes-break-of-day/

 

Climate Change Cartoons! #13 with cartoonists Taylor Jones, Peter Kuper, Guy Parsons and RJ Matson

Caglecast

Apr 23, 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HchGQKv90ZA

 

Impossible People: The Cat and the Landlord

By Julia Wertz

April 30, 2023

https://www.newyorker.com/humor/daily-shouts/impossible-people-the-cat-and-the-landlord

 

Gustavo Duarte sheds light on silent storytelling in 'DC Silent Tales'

David Brooke

April 27, 2023

https://aiptcomics.com/2023/04/27/gustavo-duarte-dc-silent-tales/

 

Treasures of comic strip art [Bill Blackbeard, Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum]

Luke Burbank

CBS News Sunday Morning April 30, 2023

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/comic-strip-art-bill-blackbeard-collection-at-billy-ireland-cartoon-library-and-museum/