Rachael Smith on Encouraging a New Generation of Comic Book Creators
Rachael Smith is a comic artist & writer who has created a number of critically acclaimed autobiographical and other graphic novels.
29 Jun 2023
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/rachael-smith-on-encouraging-a-new-generation-of-comic-book-creators/
Mark Millar Comes Out For RFK Jr., But Mark Hamill May Block Him
Mark Millar has come out for RFK Jr saying "RFK is special. Imagine someone this decent in the White House," Mark Hamill is not so sure.
by Rich Johnston 29 Jun 2023
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mark-millar-comes-out-for-rfk-jr-but-mark-hamill-may-block-him/
When The Founder Of Comixology Met George Santos
John D. Roberts, co-founder of Comixology, found himself in the offices of US Representative George Santos this week, with questions.
29 Jun 2023
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/when-the-founder-of-comixology-met-george-santos/
What Interaction With A Comics Creator Will Always Stay With You?
"What's one interaction you've had with a comics creator will always stay with you?" 1000 quote tweets later, there are all manner of replies
29 Jun 2023
by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/what-interaction-with-a-comics-creator-will-always-stay-with-you/
Heritage Comics & Comic Art Auction Totals $21 Million
Scoop June 30 2023
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1014?ArticleID=269211
Heroes Convention in Photos Part II
Scoop June 30 2023
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1018?ArticleID=269046
Convention Recap: Garden State Comic Fest
Art Cloos
Photos by Alice Cloos
Scoop June 30 2023
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1017?ArticleID=269169
Garden State Comic Fest in Photos
Photos by Alice Cloos
Scoop June 30 2023
https://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1018?ArticleID=269170
Comic Art LIVE: Episode 163 with Comic Artist and Art Collector Bill Reinhold
Comic Art Live
Jun 27, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47NF1ho25hY&t=3648s
Minnesota History Center to open exhibit on 'Peanuts' creator Charles Schulz in July
Josh Skluzacek KSTP
June 29, 2023
https://kstp.com/kstp-news/local-news/minnesota-history-center-to-open-exhibit-on-peanuts-creator-charles-schulz-in-july/
"The Life and Art of Charles M. Schulz" exhibit opening at MN History Center in July
By WCCO Staff
June 29, 2023 / 11:43 AM / CBS Minnesota
By Chris Veninga, WCCO Intern
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/the-life-and-art-of-charles-m-schulz-exhibit-opening-at-minnesota-history-center-in-july/
Coming Home to Myself [being born intersex comic]
Chris North
Wellcome Collection Stories
https://wellcomecollection.org/series/ZIBg8RAAACMAAa08
Daniel Clowes Shows You How to Fight Loneliness
By Brian Heater
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: How to Fight Loneliness
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/profiles/article/92624-daniel-clowes-shows-you-how-to-fight-loneliness.html
Had A Summer Job Breaking and Entering – This Week's Links
Clark Burscough | June 30, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/had-a-summer-job-breaking-and-entering-this-weeks-links/
Behind the Movement to Expose the Comics World's Abuse: #COMICSBROKEME; A young cartoonist's recent death has prompted those in the industry to share their stories of poor pay, mistreatment, and burnout.
Chris Kindred
The Daily Beast
Updated Jun. 26, 2023 11:09AM EDT / Published Jun. 24, 2023 https://www.thedailybeast.com/comicsbrokeme-movement-exposes-the-comics-worlds-abuse
w.tcj.com/had-a-summer-job-breaking-and-entering-this-weeks-links/
Inside Look: Grand Slam Romance – Emma Oosterhous and Ollie Hicks on Their "Magical Softball Lesbians" Graphic Novel Series
by Emma Oosterhous
June 22, 2023
https://www.brokenfrontier.com/grand-slam-romance-oosterhous-hicks/
City of Constant Violence: PW Talks with David Simon [Homicide: The Graphic Novel, Part 1]
By Chris Barsanti
Jun 23, 2023
A version of this article appeared in the 06/26/2023 issue of Publishers Weekly under the headline: City of Constant Violence
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/authors/interviews/article/92604-city-of-constant-violence-pw-talks-with-david-simon.html
Reviews: Minami's Lover
Tegan O'Neil | June 29, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/reviews/minamis-lover/
Minami's Lover
Shungiku Uchida, translated by H. Paige
Fantagraphics
PTSD Radio Omnibus Vols. 1-3
Hagai Palevsky | June 28, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/reviews/ptsd-radio-omnibus-vols-1-3/
PTSD Radio Omnibus Vols. 1-3
Masaaki Nakayama, translated by Adam Hirsch & Kevin Steinbach
Kodansha Comics
Centaurs Manga Creator Ryo Sumiyoshi on Fantasy in Feudal Japan
by Rebecca Silverman, Jun 21st 2023
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-06-21/centaurs-manga-creator-ryo-sumiyoshi-on-fantasy-in-feudal-japan/.198950
After the Rain and Kowloon Generic Romance Manga Artist Jun Mayuzuki
by Christopher Farris, Jun 26th 2023
https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2023-06-26/after-the-rain-and-kowloon-generic-romance-manga-artist-jun-mayuzuki/.199137
Jeet Zdung discusses his award-winning graphic novel, conservation and art
"Trang and I hope that Saving Sorya: Chang and the Sun Bear will contribute to creating positive effects for wildlife and nature conservation" [Vietnam]
The Bookseller Jun 23, 2023
by Caroline Carpenter
https://www.thebookseller.com/author-interviews/jeet-zdung-discusses-his-award-winning-graphic-novel-conservation-and-art
Reviews: Future #1-10 [Tommi Musturi; Finland]
Ian Thomas | June 27, 2023
https://www.tcj.com/reviews/future-1-10/
"Izzat So?": The Unlikely Innocence of Judge Dredd's Mean Machine
June 26, 2023
https://www.thegutterreview.com/izzat-so-the-unlikely-innocence-of-judge-dredds-mean-machine/
by Robert Smith
Smash Pages Q&A | Cullen Bunn + Brian Hurtt on the return of 'The Sixth Gun'
The creators of the horror/Western 'yarn' talk about returning to their signature creation with a new Kickstarter project.
JK Parkin
June 28, 2023
https://smashpages.net/2023/06/28/smash-pages-qa-cullen-bunn-brian-hurtt-on-the-return-of-the-sixth-gun/
Tze Chun on promoting diverse stories in film, television, and comics
Tze Chun talks Gremlins: Secrets of the Mogwai, I'm a Virgo, and TKO Presents.
Gary Catig
June 23, 2023
https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/23/tze-chun-gremlins-secrets-of-the-mogwai-im-a-virgo-tko-presents/
X-Men Monday #208 – Jason Loo Talks 'X-Men Unlimited: Madrox Family & Fantastic Four Team-Up'
Chris Hassan
June 26, 2023
https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/26/x-men-monday-jason-loo-x-men-unlimited-2/
AIPT Comics Podcast episode 228: We live in a society: Matt Bors, Ben Clarkson talk 'Justice Warriors'
David Brooke and Nathan Simmons
June 25, 2023
https://aiptcomics.com/2023/06/25/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-228/
Off Panel #406: Choose Your Hard with Scott Kurtz
David Harper
Jun 26, 2023
https://sktchd.libsyn.com/off-panel-406-choose-your-hard-with-scott-kurtz
https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/sktchd/Scott_Kurtz.mp3
Chip Zdarsky chronicles Bruce Wayne's early training in BATMAN: THE KNIGHT
Andrew Sumner.
Forbidden Planet TV
Jun 29, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXNz4jpoffA
Comic Corner - Chip Zdarsky
Agents of Fandom
Jun 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv_8HXdElKU
A Conversation with Van Jensen [Stardust]
Noah Van Sciver
Jun 29, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gmzP6abetmQ
CHRIS W. KIM for ADHERENT - June 2023 Club Selection
Comix Experience
Jun 28, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_IiunRJZsI
Daniel Warren Johnson chats about Transformers!
ComicPop Returns
Jun 29, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZb0DxckuqY
Spotlight Louise and Walter Simonson Part 2
word balloon June 29 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mW_MhOzk0o and https://www.spreaker.com/user/wordballoon/wblouisewaltersimonsonb0623
PW Comics World: More To Come
More to Come 572: Anelle Miller Retires from the Society of Illustrators
Heidi MacDonald and Calvin Reid
on 06/26/2023
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/podcasts/index.html?channel=2&podcast=1263
'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' Review: Lana Condor and Jane Fonda Voice Sweet but Conventional DreamWorks Film
The animation studio returns with a movie about a teenage sea monster who must confront family secrets while navigating high school.
Lovia Gyarkye
June 29, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-review-lana-condor-jane-fonda-dreamworks-1235526208/
'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' Team on Challenges of Voice Acting and Portraying Mermaids as "Mean Girls of the Ocean"
Stars Jane Fonda, Lana Condor, Annie Murphy and Liza Koshy premiered their new DreamWorks deep sea adventure in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
Kirsten Chuba
June 29, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-team-voice-acting-mermaids-mean-girls-1235526241/
Book Review: Judith Yaross Lee and John Bird (eds.). 2020. Seeing Mad: Essays on Mad Magazine's Humor and Legacy
Eric Weitz 
From the journal HUMOR June 20, 2023
https://doi.org/10.1515/humor-2022-0099
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/humor-2022-0099/html
https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/humor-2022-0099/pdf
Reviewed Publication:
Lee, Judith Yaross John Bird 2020. Seeing Mad: Essays on Mad Magazine's Humor and Legacy. University of Missouri Press, 596 p.
The modes of documentary comics / Die Modi dokumentarischer Comics
Pascal Lefèvre
2013, Der dokumentarische Comic Reportage und Biographie (Dietrich Grünewald Hg.), p. 30-60
online at https://www.academia.edu/3782018/The_modes_of_documentary_comics_Die_Modi_dokumentarischer_Comics
'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken' Review: Coming of Age is a Sea Change
By Natalia Winkelman
A version of this article appears in print on June 30, 2023, Section C, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/movies/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-review.html
'Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken': High school angst for sea monsters [in print as A coming-of-age tale with tentacles]
Kristen Page-Kirby
Washington Post June 30, 2023: Weekend 26.
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/movies/2023/06/27/ruby-gillman-teenage-kraken-movie-review/
At 83, 'Lion King' choreographer Garth Fagan is still inventing moves
The Jamaican-born dancemaker's papers are going to the archives at the Library of Congress, and his Tony-winning show is at the Kennedy Center through July 29
By Celia Wren
June 29, 2023
https://www.washingtonpost.com/theater-dance/2023/06/29/lion-king-fagan-library-of-congress/
Three actors play one character in Studio Theatre's 'Fun Home' [in print as 3 actors, 1 trailblazing queer character]
By Sophia Solano
Washington Post June 30, 2023: Weekend 21.
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/theater-dance/2023/06/27/studio-theatre-fun-home/
'Nimona' Review: Fright the Power
A zingy, chintzy, idea-driven animated feature based on the ND Stevenson comic.
By Amy Nicholson
A version of this article appears in print on June 30, 2023, Section C, Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: Getting Medieval On Oppressors, All Jokes Aside.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/movies/nimona-review.html
J.C. Leyendecker: The 'Arrow Collar Man' Who Hid a Radical Idea
The celebrated illustrator shaped American visual culture in the 1900s, but his traditional imagery carried a defiant queer message.
By Blake Gopnik
A version of this article appears in print on June 30, 2023, Section C, Page 16 of the New York edition with the headline: Male Beauty as an Illustrator's Calling Card.
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/arts/design/jc-leyendecker-the-arrow-collar-man-who-hid-a-radical-idea.html
free to read: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/29/arts/design/jc-leyendecker-the-arrow-collar-man-who-hid-a-radical-idea.html?unlocked_article_code=tgm7M7oGKV-Lfw316QNwaZFWeVkan5EGDf8UDnrtBQx3mbWSXVAYiNtjlKKHkfX_hmvfbMbKJFukp6lA9yWx-JiMmzCkHharmWV-Gz3yupTeu19FAU9kkUP96RepPuXpMUs7nT1hroPbP1GftV7dakuF7_wx-2PTmqSh1Pbf2F6VwZqOrqaVvyRjnBVOtC0OfGVH6ROk00LRa-d7ul8F86yAFhWE6TKmZIHC5sh5Iu3A2JnqxawuIPIFvE7bZMXtr_HxrobD9wXos-MNEvIU3wOCycLKLYfqQyJszSEYGkxlvimO7kkk2rnrqx1asY8w15ihHYizOcvuRBQhWDSOyfi21ZemnEKNy9sj__dz9qhjhHf_JHChM4EBtK4hx12lv31arHcQVw&smid=url-share
How 'Nimona' Helped Its Creator Explore His Emerging Identity
By Robert Ito
June 30, 2023
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/movies/nimona-nd-stevenson-profile.html
free to read: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/30/movies/nimona-nd-stevenson-profile.html?unlocked_article_code=Yl7DvXQo8xpYovGkRzwiygI4rLARDtTpyMO1WjN3ixApin38d6AmidoC_866O8tEYlK2zetOVdKTM7GwpFW6Dk2tUJ93lnZxkDSAW2F-TYKZsB0kO079IHUuUIaL2cghiCOM_NvemiNXIG-25pqR1AA5eYsfjsZtX88tMazelxxboOpl1fJkV0Qys61mudO3ONVmfuTWRfCLxSl7II2ufLDeFOh8ROe04D2r8sP8JbzSteZ2GPHkV9ff-2KzOskDGT_kabb4M3erqbVxl0zHGlotbUSxg4yL46beli1PPuz_m1mPqwkh0gK2T1wCLCJa_gtXfRMNUUHeer3p1uYiXi83Ag&smid=url-share
Comic Corner - Jed MacKay
Agents of Fandom
May 30, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYN2cHhRrXo
Crowdfunded Comics: A Unique UIUC Collection
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library February 14, 2023
By Jason Larsen
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2023/02/14/crowdfunded-comics-a-unique-uiuc-collection/
Chasing Down Secret Comics: New Global Comics for the Library Collection
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library December 18, 2020
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2020/12/18/secretcomics/
By Paul Richmond
Buying Trips from Urbana to Bangladesh
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library
December 8, 2015 by Mara Thacker
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2015/12/08/thacker-buyingtrips/
Sports Themed Comics for All Seasons
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library January 24, 2023
By Jason Larsen
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2023/01/24/sports-themed-comics-for-all-seasons/
Celebrate the Winter Season with Comics
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library December 6, 2022
By Jason Larsen
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2022/12/06/celebrate-the-winter-season-with-comics/
Native/Indigenous Representation in Comics
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library November 15, 2022
By Jason Larsen
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2022/11/15/native-indigenous-representation-in-comics/
Comics to Thrill, Chill, and Scare You!
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library October 3, 2022
By Jason Larsen
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2022/10/03/comics-to-thrill-chill-and-scare-you/
Ten Great Comics to Celebrate Black History Month
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library February 14, 2022
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2022/02/14/ten-great-comics-to-celebrate-black-history-month/
By Jason Larsen
Comics That Show Our Pride
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library
June 5, 2023
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2023/06/05/comics-that-show-our-pride/
By Jason Larsen
Comics for the Changing Seasons of Life
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library
May 3, 2023
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2023/05/03/comics-for-the-changing-seasons-of-life/
By Jason Larsen
Spring Forward: Nature and Climate in Comics
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library
April 6, 2023
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2023/04/06/spring-forward-nature-and-climate-in-comics/
By Jason Larsen
Women Creators in Comics
Glocal Notes from the International and Area Studies Library
March 8, 2023
https://publish.illinois.edu/iaslibrary/2023/03/08/women-creators-in-comics/
By Jason Larsen
RIP Mel Thompson, comics retailing pioneer
Heidi MacDonald
06/30/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/rip-mel-thompson-comics-retailing-pioneer/
LGBTQIA+ Crowdfunding Round-Up: SANTA FRANCES, SLICE OF LIFE #4, and more projects we love!
Rebecca Oliver Kaplan
06/30/2023
https://www.comicsbeat.com/lgbtqia-crowdfunding-round-up-santa-frances-slice-of-life-4-and-more-projects-we-love/
