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Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/11/2026
Jones, Valerie. 2025. What 'Princess Academy' means to Shannon Hale 20 years later — and to its readers. Deseret News (September 25): https://www.deseret.com/entertainment/2025/09/25/shannon-hale-princess-academy-twenty-years/
Moore, Paul. 2025. Remembering Nathaniel Russell's charming and economical illustrated columns for The Smudge. These editorial illustrations – usually restricted to 3 colours and a border the width of a ruler – tell succinct stories that are lovely, humorous and bittersweet [It's Natural]. It's Nice That (September 25): https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/nathaniel-russell-publication-illustration-project-250525
Marcos, Natalia. 2024. Eric Kripke, creator of 'The Boys': 'The stuff that keeps me up at night isn't how to make another penis explode'. The fourth season of the superhero series ramps up the political satire. 'We're being manipulated to hate each other and I find that very hateful,' says its showrunner. El Pais (June 14): https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-06-14/eric-kripke-creator-of-the-boys-the-stuff-that-keeps-me-up-at-night-isnt-how-to-make-another-penis-explode.html
Fernández, Ángel Luis Sucasas. 2025. Garth Ennis, co-creator of 'The Boys': 'In most superhero comics, violence has no consequences'. The comic writer reflects on his book series, which was adapted into a hit show on Amazon Prime, watched by more than 55 million people. El Pais (September 24): https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-24/garth-ennis-co-creator-of-the-boys-in-most-superhero-comics-violence-has-no-consequences.html
Ablon, Matthew. 2025. How the Appalachia Comics Project is uplifting Helene survivors through storytelling. The project's founder, Andrew Aydin, shared more about the initiative on WCNC+. WCNC Charlotte (September 24): https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/appalachia-comics-project-helene-spirits-9-24-2025/275-9ce167e7-56b6-4f72-b71d-00a1583e03eb
*Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). 2025. 2025 RRT x GNCRT Collaboration Core List [Graphic Novel Reading Lists] - https://www.ala.org/gncrt/lists/collaboration/rrt-2025
*Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Kyle Starks - Writer of End of Life. Capes and Tights Podcast (268; February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbOPE0sEBc
Petar, Stephan. 2025. This Is When You Can Read the Final Volume of 'Heartstopper'. In Magazine (September 26): https://inmagazine.ca/2025/09/this-is-when-you-can-read-the-final-volume-of-heartstopper/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Damir Novak – RIP [Croatia]. The Daily Cartoonist (February 10): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/10/damir-novak-rip/
Lim, C.T. 2026. Book Review - The Early Reception of Manga in the West. International Journal of Comic Art blog (February 11): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/02/book-review-early-reception-of-manga-in.html
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: How an Uncertain Economy Can Be Good for Business; Consumers Set Down Their Phones and Search For Community. ICv2 (February 10): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61607/comicspro-sneak-peek-how-uncertain-economy-can-be-good-business
Degg, D. D. 2026. Jon Kudelka – RIP [Australia]. The Daily Cartoonist (February 10): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/10/jon-kudelka-rip/
Lohberger, Loretta. 2026. Jon Kudelka, Walkley-winning Tasmanian cartoonist, dies from brain cancer. ABC News (February 8): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-09/jon-kudelka-tasmanian-cartoonist-dies/106321714
Kudelka, Jon. 2025. Lessons from political cartooning [in print as "A monkey with a rifle"]. The Saturday Paper (April 5): https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/04/05/lessons-political-cartooning
Turbitt, Meghan. 2026. Mystery Date! Asher Perlman's 150 Comics Nobody Has Seen and the Job He Can't Talk About. TCJ (February 11): https://www.tcj.com/mystery-date-asher-perlmans-150-comics-nobody-has-seen-and-the-job-he-cant-talk-about/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. IDW Reports 12.5% Sales Decline, Blames Diamond For Losses. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/idw-reports-12-5-sales-decline-blames-diamond-for-losses/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Update: IDW To Own More Of Their Comics, Plans On Being Lucky. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/idw-to-own-the-comics-it-publishes-plans-on-being-lucky/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond Comics Attends New York Toy Fair, That'll Be Interesting. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/diamond-comics-attends-new-york-toy-fair-thatll-be-interesting/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Midtown Comics Downtown Closes Until May For Remodelling. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/midtown-comics-downtown-closes-until-may-for-remodelling/
Jonker, Travis. 2026. My Kids Love 'Smile.' What Should They Read Next? [in print as Kids Who Love Raina Telgemeier's 'Smile' Series ....]. New York Times Book Review (February 8): 14. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/books/review/kids-graphic-novels-raina-telgemeier.html
Goodfellow, Melanie. 2026. Jorge R. Gutierrez Revives Former Netflix Project 'I, Chihuahua' With Snafu Pictures – EFM. Deadline (February 10): https://deadline.com/2026/02/jorge-r-gutierrez-netflix-project-i-chihuahua-snafu-1236714562/
Unknown. 2026. Matt Braly's Thai Mythology-Infused Animated Feature Shelved at Sony. Animation Magazine (February 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/matt-bralys-thai-mythology-infused-animated-feature-shelved-at-sony/
Freeman, John. 2026. Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends opens this week at Young V&A. Down the Tubes (February 10): https://downthetubes.net/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends-opens-this-week-at-young-va/
Richmond, Todd. 2026. US judges dismiss lawsuits accusing fantasy author Neil Gaiman of sexual assault in New Zealand. AP News (February 9): https://apnews.com/article/neil-gaiman-sexual-assault-lawsuits-nanny-dismissed-01f3ad62d4b23115685f51b062410618
McGurk, Caitlin. 2026. Highlights from the World's Largest Collection of Comics & Cartoon Art. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (441; February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrvzknKNY_U
Coover, Colleen. 2026. Cartoonist Colleen Coover Draws Howard the Duck & Beverly - Time Lapse. Helioscope PDX (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgTi9VyL-fc
Siuntres, John. 2026. Dave Baker PunkNHeads. Word Balloon (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWX_ZhD78Q
Tarr, Babs and Tini Howard. 2026. How to Draw Harley Quinn with Babs Tarr and Tini Howard - Sirens: Love Hurts. DC Comics (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkX6zLBDdes
Harper, David. 2026. Jason Aaron talks Scalped, Wolverine and the X-Men, his Thor run, and Bug Wars on The Moment. SKTCHD (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBg7IsK4yoM
Thompson, Phillip. 2026. OAX 2025 Collections in Black Special Gallery - Episode 2 [Sanford Greene; Bitter Root]. CAF+ and Collections In Black (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NbCV8KNeZI
Thompson, Phillip. 2026. OAX 2025 Collections in Black Special Gallery - Episode 3 [Denys Cowan]. CAF+ and Collections In Black (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XYZAoVR68c
Moore, Paul. 2025. Remembering Nathaniel Russell's charming and economical illustrated columns for The Smudge. These editorial illustrations – usually restricted to 3 colours and a border the width of a ruler – tell succinct stories that are lovely, humorous and bittersweet [It's Natural]. It's Nice That (September 25): https://www.itsnicethat.com/articles/nathaniel-russell-publication-illustration-project-250525
Marcos, Natalia. 2024. Eric Kripke, creator of 'The Boys': 'The stuff that keeps me up at night isn't how to make another penis explode'. The fourth season of the superhero series ramps up the political satire. 'We're being manipulated to hate each other and I find that very hateful,' says its showrunner. El Pais (June 14): https://english.elpais.com/culture/2024-06-14/eric-kripke-creator-of-the-boys-the-stuff-that-keeps-me-up-at-night-isnt-how-to-make-another-penis-explode.html
Fernández, Ángel Luis Sucasas. 2025. Garth Ennis, co-creator of 'The Boys': 'In most superhero comics, violence has no consequences'. The comic writer reflects on his book series, which was adapted into a hit show on Amazon Prime, watched by more than 55 million people. El Pais (September 24): https://english.elpais.com/culture/2025-09-24/garth-ennis-co-creator-of-the-boys-in-most-superhero-comics-violence-has-no-consequences.html
Ablon, Matthew. 2025. How the Appalachia Comics Project is uplifting Helene survivors through storytelling. The project's founder, Andrew Aydin, shared more about the initiative on WCNC+. WCNC Charlotte (September 24): https://www.wcnc.com/article/weather/hurricane/helene/appalachia-comics-project-helene-spirits-9-24-2025/275-9ce167e7-56b6-4f72-b71d-00a1583e03eb
*Graphic Novels & Comics Round Table (GNCRT). 2025. 2025 RRT x GNCRT Collaboration Core List [Graphic Novel Reading Lists] - https://www.ala.org/gncrt/lists/collaboration/rrt-2025
*Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Kyle Starks - Writer of End of Life. Capes and Tights Podcast (268; February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCbOPE0sEBc
Petar, Stephan. 2025. This Is When You Can Read the Final Volume of 'Heartstopper'. In Magazine (September 26): https://inmagazine.ca/2025/09/this-is-when-you-can-read-the-final-volume-of-heartstopper/
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Damir Novak – RIP [Croatia]. The Daily Cartoonist (February 10): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/10/damir-novak-rip/
Lim, C.T. 2026. Book Review - The Early Reception of Manga in the West. International Journal of Comic Art blog (February 11): https://ijoca.blogspot.com/2026/02/book-review-early-reception-of-manga-in.html
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: How an Uncertain Economy Can Be Good for Business; Consumers Set Down Their Phones and Search For Community. ICv2 (February 10): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61607/comicspro-sneak-peek-how-uncertain-economy-can-be-good-business
Degg, D. D. 2026. Jon Kudelka – RIP [Australia]. The Daily Cartoonist (February 10): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/10/jon-kudelka-rip/
Lohberger, Loretta. 2026. Jon Kudelka, Walkley-winning Tasmanian cartoonist, dies from brain cancer. ABC News (February 8): https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-02-09/jon-kudelka-tasmanian-cartoonist-dies/106321714
Kudelka, Jon. 2025. Lessons from political cartooning [in print as "A monkey with a rifle"]. The Saturday Paper (April 5): https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/life/2025/04/05/lessons-political-cartooning
Turbitt, Meghan. 2026. Mystery Date! Asher Perlman's 150 Comics Nobody Has Seen and the Job He Can't Talk About. TCJ (February 11): https://www.tcj.com/mystery-date-asher-perlmans-150-comics-nobody-has-seen-and-the-job-he-cant-talk-about/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. IDW Reports 12.5% Sales Decline, Blames Diamond For Losses. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/idw-reports-12-5-sales-decline-blames-diamond-for-losses/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Update: IDW To Own More Of Their Comics, Plans On Being Lucky. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/idw-to-own-the-comics-it-publishes-plans-on-being-lucky/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Diamond Comics Attends New York Toy Fair, That'll Be Interesting. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/collectibles/diamond-comics-attends-new-york-toy-fair-thatll-be-interesting/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Midtown Comics Downtown Closes Until May For Remodelling. Bleeding Cool (February 10): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/midtown-comics-downtown-closes-until-may-for-remodelling/
Jonker, Travis. 2026. My Kids Love 'Smile.' What Should They Read Next? [in print as Kids Who Love Raina Telgemeier's 'Smile' Series ....]. New York Times Book Review (February 8): 14. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/books/review/kids-graphic-novels-raina-telgemeier.html
Goodfellow, Melanie. 2026. Jorge R. Gutierrez Revives Former Netflix Project 'I, Chihuahua' With Snafu Pictures – EFM. Deadline (February 10): https://deadline.com/2026/02/jorge-r-gutierrez-netflix-project-i-chihuahua-snafu-1236714562/
Unknown. 2026. Matt Braly's Thai Mythology-Infused Animated Feature Shelved at Sony. Animation Magazine (February 10): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/matt-bralys-thai-mythology-infused-animated-feature-shelved-at-sony/
Freeman, John. 2026. Inside Aardman: Wallace & Gromit and Friends opens this week at Young V&A. Down the Tubes (February 10): https://downthetubes.net/inside-aardman-wallace-gromit-and-friends-opens-this-week-at-young-va/
Richmond, Todd. 2026. US judges dismiss lawsuits accusing fantasy author Neil Gaiman of sexual assault in New Zealand. AP News (February 9): https://apnews.com/article/neil-gaiman-sexual-assault-lawsuits-nanny-dismissed-01f3ad62d4b23115685f51b062410618
McGurk, Caitlin. 2026. Highlights from the World's Largest Collection of Comics & Cartoon Art. New York Comics & Picture-story Symposium (441; February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrvzknKNY_U
Coover, Colleen. 2026. Cartoonist Colleen Coover Draws Howard the Duck & Beverly - Time Lapse. Helioscope PDX (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgTi9VyL-fc
Siuntres, John. 2026. Dave Baker PunkNHeads. Word Balloon (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCWX_ZhD78Q
Tarr, Babs and Tini Howard. 2026. How to Draw Harley Quinn with Babs Tarr and Tini Howard - Sirens: Love Hurts. DC Comics (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkX6zLBDdes
Harper, David. 2026. Jason Aaron talks Scalped, Wolverine and the X-Men, his Thor run, and Bug Wars on The Moment. SKTCHD (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBg7IsK4yoM
Thompson, Phillip. 2026. OAX 2025 Collections in Black Special Gallery - Episode 2 [Sanford Greene; Bitter Root]. CAF+ and Collections In Black (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3NbCV8KNeZI
Thompson, Phillip. 2026. OAX 2025 Collections in Black Special Gallery - Episode 3 [Denys Cowan]. CAF+ and Collections In Black (February 11): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XYZAoVR68c
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Marci Brane retires from Herblock Foundation
In an email to judges and others today, Marci wrote, " I'll be retiring from The Herb Block Foundation at the end of February. After being with the Foundation since its inception and after 20+ years of giving grants, I feel it is time for the Foundation with Sarah Alex at the helm to continue the incredible work inspired by Herb Block. Throughout the Foundation's work we have been guided by his moral compass, strength and perseverance."
Sarah Alex will be continuing as the head of the Foundation.
As an occasional judge, and regular attendee, I thank Marci for what she's done over the years to support editorial cartooning and Herblock's ideals.
Sierra Barnes' Kickstarter in its last week
Sierra Barnes writes in: |
I'm in the final week of a Kickstarter I started in January, and we're $560 away from unlocking the last stretch goal so I'm looking to see if I can scrounge up a little more end-of-campaign support! We've got three designs based on various good luck symbols, plus a zine, a sticker set, and a gold foil art print. I'd appreciate it if you could check it out!
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/10/2026
Allor, Paul. 2026. Help Paul Allor Afford Life-Saving Insulin and Meds. GoFundMe (February): https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-allor-afford-lifesaving-insulin-and-meds
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/10/26: Storm's daughter arrives in May. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-021026/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. 247 Comics announces partnership with Tokyopop. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/247-comics-announces-partnership-with-tokyopop/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Tokyopop partners with 247 Comics for production, distribution, direct market exclusives; Plus: 247 Anthology to include stories by Larry Hama, Rob Liefeld, Brian Buccellato. ICv2 (February 10): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61603/tokyopop-partners-247-comics-production-distribution-direct-market-exclusives
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Guillaume Bouzard Wins Prix Charlie Schlingo. The Daily Cartoonist (February 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/09/guillaume-bowzard-wins-prix-charlie-schlingo/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Aardman Celebrates 50 Years with Young V&A Exhibit, Concert Tour. Animation Magazine (February 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/aardman-celebrates-50-years-with-young-va-exhibit-concert-tour/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. BBC Ignite Animation Program's First Show 'Duck and Frog' Debuts Friday. Animation Magazine (February 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/bbc-ignite-animation-programs-first-show-duck-and-frog-debuts-friday/
Idelson, Karen. 2026. Keeping It Real: 'Phoebe & Jay' Creators Discuss Their Down-to-Earth, Literacy-Themed Animated Series. Animation Magazine (357; March; online February 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/keeping-it-real-phoebe-jay-creators-discuss-their-down-to-earth-literacy-themed-animated-series/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. spktra's Evocative New Music Video 'Spirit Jumper' Pays Homage to 2D Favorites. Animation Magazine (February 8): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/spktras-evocative-new-music-video-spirit-jumper-pays-homage-to-2d-favorites/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: CBLDF'S Jeff Trexler Discusses Censorship and Comics; Update on Retailer Arrest and Proposed Legislation. ICv2 (February 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61598/comicspro-sneak-peek-cbldfs-jeff-trexler-discusses-censorship-comics
Unknown. 2026. 'A Mosquito in the Ear' Soundtrack Album Released. Film Music Reporter (February 4): https://filmmusicreporter.com/2026/02/04/a-mosquito-in-the-ear-soundtrack-album-released/
Wood, Lawrence. 2026. "Desert Crawler" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (January 12): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/desert-crawler-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
Wood, Lawrence. 2026. "Bigfoot and Reporters" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (February 9): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/bigfoot-and-reporters-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey and Joel Mishon. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by PC Vey. CartoonStock (January 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMm3qbjzPx4
Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, Joel Mishon and Bill Whitehead. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by Bill Whitehead. CartoonStock (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss69roKniyc
Shoenberger, Elisa. 2026. Within the Panels: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University - Archives Deep Dive. Library Journal (January 7): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/within-the-panels-billy-ireland-cartoon-library-and-museum-at-ohio-state-university-archives-deep-dive
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics! The Magazine Gets Over 100,000 Orders For Its First Issue. Bleeding Cool (February 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-the-magazine-gets-over-100000-orders-for-its-first-issue/
Aman, Robert. 2026. French Comics History in A3: Jean-Christophe Menu and the Return of the 30/40-collection. TCJ (February 10): https://www.tcj.com/french-comics-history-in-a3-jean-christophe-menu-and-the-return-of-the-30-40-collection/
Phillips, Maya. 2026. One Episode of 'Wonder Man' Points a Way Forward for the Marvel Universe; Marvel's Character-Driven Show on Disney+ Provides an Intriguing Alternative to the Company's Big-Screen Spectacles [in print as 'Wonder Man' Points A Marvel Way Forward]. New York Times (February 9): C1. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/arts/television/wonder-man-mcu-future.html
Cox, Erin L. 2026. Canadian Publishers Speak Out Against Recent Book Bans in School Libraries [Fun Home by Alison Bechdel, Flamer by Mike Curato, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, and Blankets by Craig Thompson.]. Publishing Perspectives (February 10): https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/canadian-publishers-speak-out-against-recent-book-bans-in-school-libraries/
Hutchins, E.B. 2026. Interview: Jeremy Whitley Explores Genre Tropes With Latest Zoop Double Feature Comic Projects. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jeremy-whitley-explores-genre-tropes-with-latest-zoop-double-feature-comic-projects/
Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Comic Art Tuesday: Let's Talk Drawing in Color PT.2! Mikehawthorneart Newsletter (February 10): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-lets-talk-drawing-87f
Iron Davith. 2026. Current Conan Comics in 2026: The Complete Guide to What's Out Now. Howard-Verse (February 10): https://howard-verse.com/current-conan-comics-2026-guide/
Omar, Kenny. Comic Book Creator Interviews Playlist. Near Mint Condition (February): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG15kwaID8yec76JI315XLU9hmu2RMxB-
Omar, Kenny. 2026. Chip Zdarsky and Jim Zub Interview: Conan the Barbarian, Spider-Man, Batman, and Mad Magazine. Near Mint Condition (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KjTMRau5sk
Omar, Kenny. 2025. Fantagraphics Interview - A conversation with Jennifer Chan, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing. Near Mint Condition (December 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SFxJYOdNAc
Omar, Kenny. 2026. Rick Veitch and Tom Mandrake Interview: Swamp Thing 1989, Spectre, and more!. Near Mint Condition (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWaT1Zo1zHM
Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Interview: Purpah teases Suitor Armor Season 4 & reflects on the series so far [WEBTOON]. K-Comics Beat (February 6): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/02/06/interview-purpah-teases-suitor-armor-season-4-reflects-on-the-series-so-far/
Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Interview: Graveweaver maintains the fourth wall with I'm The Grim Reaper fans [WEBTOON]; Plus, developing the comic's bespoke style. K-Comics Beat (February 5): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/02/05/interview-graveweaver-maintains-the-fourth-wall-with-im-the-grim-reaper-fans/
Chik, Kalai. 2026. Manta opens creator applications for webcomics of all genres. K-Comics Beat (February 10): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/02/10/manta-opens-creator-applications-for-webcomics-of-all-genres/
Kit, Borys. 2026. Cowabunga! Paramount Going All In on 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' With YouTube Show, Mattel Line — and Even Restaurants; The moves come as Skydance-owned Paramount assesses the franchise. Hollywood Reporter (February 10): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-going-all-in-on-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1236501852/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Mattel acquires the coveted TMNT toy license. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mattel-tmnt-toy-license-announced/
Jonker, Travis. 2026. . . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 7 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books. School Library Journal (February 10): https://100scopenotes.com/2026/02/10/but-make-it-graphic-novel-7-upcoming-graphic-novel-adaptations-of-beloved-books/
Cox, Bill. 2026. Artist and Collector Alex Garcia Visits CAF+. CAF+ (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRutsDi4ZX8
Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Nathan Gelgud - Comics & Cinema - Reel Politik. Comics Grinder (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap-lUj_7GQ8
Gelgud, Nathan. 2025. Reel Politik. Montreal: Drawn & Quarterly.
Chatfield, Jason and Alex Hallatt. 2026. DMA#34: Cartooning for the Apocalypse (and Robo-Vomit) with Alex Hallatt; On surviving the AI deluge, finding secret menus in heaters, and why we're all artisanal photographers now. New York Cartoons (February 10): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/dma34-cartooning-for-the-apocalypse
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Mike Maihack. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS1ZiNIvb0
Rugg, Jim. 2026. Jim Rugg Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 8. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reXDykzGLEI
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Making Horror & Wrestling Comics Popular! An Interview with Dirk Manning!. Collectors Confessions (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TGptbTN-bQ
Puc, Samantha. 2026. One Piece manga is free to read on the Shonen Jump App until April. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-piece-manga-free-to-read-shonen-jump-app-until-april/
Cavender, Michael. 2026. Spotlight on Tony Moore [2025 interview]. CXC Festival (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOIENkep_A8
Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture at HeroesCon 2025, pt 2. Comic Culture (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3MClOTcZQM
Freeman, Atom! and Brian Garside. 2026. ComicsPRO for Dummies. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH5UnmfXQP8
Thompson, Phillip. 2026. OAX 2025 Collections in Black Special Gallery - Episode 1 [African-American cartoonists]. CAF+ and Collections In Black (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmlyqfl43xE
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/10/26: Storm's daughter arrives in May. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-021026/
MacDonald, Heidi. 2026. 247 Comics announces partnership with Tokyopop. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/247-comics-announces-partnership-with-tokyopop/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. Tokyopop partners with 247 Comics for production, distribution, direct market exclusives; Plus: 247 Anthology to include stories by Larry Hama, Rob Liefeld, Brian Buccellato. ICv2 (February 10): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61603/tokyopop-partners-247-comics-production-distribution-direct-market-exclusives
Gardner, Alan. 2026. Guillaume Bouzard Wins Prix Charlie Schlingo. The Daily Cartoonist (February 9): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/09/guillaume-bowzard-wins-prix-charlie-schlingo/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Aardman Celebrates 50 Years with Young V&A Exhibit, Concert Tour. Animation Magazine (February 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/aardman-celebrates-50-years-with-young-va-exhibit-concert-tour/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. BBC Ignite Animation Program's First Show 'Duck and Frog' Debuts Friday. Animation Magazine (February 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/bbc-ignite-animation-programs-first-show-duck-and-frog-debuts-friday/
Idelson, Karen. 2026. Keeping It Real: 'Phoebe & Jay' Creators Discuss Their Down-to-Earth, Literacy-Themed Animated Series. Animation Magazine (357; March; online February 9): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/keeping-it-real-phoebe-jay-creators-discuss-their-down-to-earth-literacy-themed-animated-series/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. spktra's Evocative New Music Video 'Spirit Jumper' Pays Homage to 2D Favorites. Animation Magazine (February 8): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/spktras-evocative-new-music-video-spirit-jumper-pays-homage-to-2d-favorites/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: CBLDF'S Jeff Trexler Discusses Censorship and Comics; Update on Retailer Arrest and Proposed Legislation. ICv2 (February 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61598/comicspro-sneak-peek-cbldfs-jeff-trexler-discusses-censorship-comics
Unknown. 2026. 'A Mosquito in the Ear' Soundtrack Album Released. Film Music Reporter (February 4): https://filmmusicreporter.com/2026/02/04/a-mosquito-in-the-ear-soundtrack-album-released/
Wood, Lawrence. 2026. "Desert Crawler" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (January 12): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/desert-crawler-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
Wood, Lawrence. 2026. "Bigfoot and Reporters" Caption Contest Commentary with Lawrence Wood. CartoonStock (February 9): https://www.cartoonstock.com/blog/bigfoot-and-reporters-caption-contest-commentary-with-lawrence-wood/
Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey and Joel Mishon. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by PC Vey. CartoonStock (January 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMm3qbjzPx4
Mankoff, Bob, Lawrence Wood, Trevor Hoey, Joel Mishon and Bill Whitehead. 2026. Welcome to This Month's CartoonStock Caption Contest by Bill Whitehead. CartoonStock (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ss69roKniyc
Shoenberger, Elisa. 2026. Within the Panels: Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum at Ohio State University - Archives Deep Dive. Library Journal (January 7): https://www.libraryjournal.com/story/within-the-panels-billy-ireland-cartoon-library-and-museum-at-ohio-state-university-archives-deep-dive
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics! The Magazine Gets Over 100,000 Orders For Its First Issue. Bleeding Cool (February 9): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/comics-the-magazine-gets-over-100000-orders-for-its-first-issue/
Aman, Robert. 2026. French Comics History in A3: Jean-Christophe Menu and the Return of the 30/40-collection. TCJ (February 10): https://www.tcj.com/french-comics-history-in-a3-jean-christophe-menu-and-the-return-of-the-30-40-collection/
Phillips, Maya. 2026. One Episode of 'Wonder Man' Points a Way Forward for the Marvel Universe; Marvel's Character-Driven Show on Disney+ Provides an Intriguing Alternative to the Company's Big-Screen Spectacles [in print as 'Wonder Man' Points A Marvel Way Forward]. New York Times (February 9): C1. online at https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/arts/television/wonder-man-mcu-future.html
Cox, Erin L. 2026. Canadian Publishers Speak Out Against Recent Book Bans in School Libraries [Fun Home by Alison Bechdel, Flamer by Mike Curato, Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe, and Blankets by Craig Thompson.]. Publishing Perspectives (February 10): https://publishingperspectives.com/2026/02/canadian-publishers-speak-out-against-recent-book-bans-in-school-libraries/
Hutchins, E.B. 2026. Interview: Jeremy Whitley Explores Genre Tropes With Latest Zoop Double Feature Comic Projects. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-jeremy-whitley-explores-genre-tropes-with-latest-zoop-double-feature-comic-projects/
Hawthorne, Mike. 2026. Comic Art Tuesday: Let's Talk Drawing in Color PT.2! Mikehawthorneart Newsletter (February 10): https://mikehawthorneart.substack.com/p/comic-art-tuesday-lets-talk-drawing-87f
Iron Davith. 2026. Current Conan Comics in 2026: The Complete Guide to What's Out Now. Howard-Verse (February 10): https://howard-verse.com/current-conan-comics-2026-guide/
Omar, Kenny. Comic Book Creator Interviews Playlist. Near Mint Condition (February): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG15kwaID8yec76JI315XLU9hmu2RMxB-
Omar, Kenny. 2026. Chip Zdarsky and Jim Zub Interview: Conan the Barbarian, Spider-Man, Batman, and Mad Magazine. Near Mint Condition (February 3): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-KjTMRau5sk
Omar, Kenny. 2025. Fantagraphics Interview - A conversation with Jennifer Chan, Executive Director of Sales & Marketing. Near Mint Condition (December 23): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5SFxJYOdNAc
Omar, Kenny. 2026. Rick Veitch and Tom Mandrake Interview: Swamp Thing 1989, Spectre, and more!. Near Mint Condition (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWaT1Zo1zHM
Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Interview: Purpah teases Suitor Armor Season 4 & reflects on the series so far [WEBTOON]. K-Comics Beat (February 6): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/02/06/interview-purpah-teases-suitor-armor-season-4-reflects-on-the-series-so-far/
Kaplan, Ollie. 2026. Interview: Graveweaver maintains the fourth wall with I'm The Grim Reaper fans [WEBTOON]; Plus, developing the comic's bespoke style. K-Comics Beat (February 5): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/02/05/interview-graveweaver-maintains-the-fourth-wall-with-im-the-grim-reaper-fans/
Chik, Kalai. 2026. Manta opens creator applications for webcomics of all genres. K-Comics Beat (February 10): https://kcomicsbeat.com/2026/02/10/manta-opens-creator-applications-for-webcomics-of-all-genres/
Kit, Borys. 2026. Cowabunga! Paramount Going All In on 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' With YouTube Show, Mattel Line — and Even Restaurants; The moves come as Skydance-owned Paramount assesses the franchise. Hollywood Reporter (February 10): https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-going-all-in-on-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-1236501852/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Mattel acquires the coveted TMNT toy license. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/mattel-tmnt-toy-license-announced/
Jonker, Travis. 2026. . . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 7 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books. School Library Journal (February 10): https://100scopenotes.com/2026/02/10/but-make-it-graphic-novel-7-upcoming-graphic-novel-adaptations-of-beloved-books/
Cox, Bill. 2026. Artist and Collector Alex Garcia Visits CAF+. CAF+ (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRutsDi4ZX8
Chamberlain, Henry. 2026. Nathan Gelgud - Comics & Cinema - Reel Politik. Comics Grinder (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap-lUj_7GQ8
Gelgud, Nathan. 2025. Reel Politik. Montreal: Drawn & Quarterly.
Chatfield, Jason and Alex Hallatt. 2026. DMA#34: Cartooning for the Apocalypse (and Robo-Vomit) with Alex Hallatt; On surviving the AI deluge, finding secret menus in heaters, and why we're all artisanal photographers now. New York Cartoons (February 10): https://www.newyorkcartoons.com/p/dma34-cartooning-for-the-apocalypse
DeHart, Jason. 2026. Words, Images, & Worlds with Mike Maihack. Words, Images, & Worlds (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0JS1ZiNIvb0
Rugg, Jim. 2026. Jim Rugg Picks His Favorite Comic Books: The Stacks Episode 8. Comic Book Couples Counseling Podcast (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reXDykzGLEI
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Making Horror & Wrestling Comics Popular! An Interview with Dirk Manning!. Collectors Confessions (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TGptbTN-bQ
Puc, Samantha. 2026. One Piece manga is free to read on the Shonen Jump App until April. The Beat (February 10): https://www.comicsbeat.com/one-piece-manga-free-to-read-shonen-jump-app-until-april/
Cavender, Michael. 2026. Spotlight on Tony Moore [2025 interview]. CXC Festival (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOIENkep_A8
Dollard, Terence. 2026. Comic Culture at HeroesCon 2025, pt 2. Comic Culture (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F3MClOTcZQM
Freeman, Atom! and Brian Garside. 2026. ComicsPRO for Dummies. Prana: Direct Market Solutions (February 10): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KH5UnmfXQP8
Thompson, Phillip. 2026. OAX 2025 Collections in Black Special Gallery - Episode 1 [African-American cartoonists]. CAF+ and Collections In Black (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hmlyqfl43xE
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Jamie Noguchi is part of a Zoop Kickstarter
Interview: Jeremy Whitley explores genre tropes with latest Zoop double feature comic projects
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Jeffrey Koterba's 2nd cartoon on WaPo mass firings
The Washington Post—Part II
A second cartoon
Rob Rogers on the WaPo mass firings
Rob is here, and the firings were apparently even worse than first reported (the Post hasn't mentioned it at all)
Luna Brothers chapter appears in academic text
3. The (Dis)comforts of Misogyny and the Monstrosity of Reproduction in Jonathan and Joshua Luna's Girls
Małgorzata Olsza
Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity
ISBN 9781041019336
150 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations
Published February 3, 2026 by Routledge
Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity explores how comics can challenge societal norms and serve as powerful tools for critical education.
This edited collection brings together essays examining how graphic narratives question dominant perspectives on gender, sexuality, ethnicity, mental health, and other intersecting identity categories. It highlights how comics not only reflect but also disrupt normative worldviews, offering a unique lens for norm-critical pedagogy. Each chapter concludes with reflections on the pedagogical implications of its analysis, bridging theory and classroom practice. The volume also introduces norm-critical perspectives to English-speaking comics scholarship, expanding the conversation around how visual storytelling can foster critical awareness and social change.
Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity is ideal for graduate and postgraduate students, as well as researchers in comics studies, education, gender and sexuality studies, and the broader social sciences.
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/9/2026
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. How the 'Mr. Crocodile' Creative Team Turned Joann Sfar's Story into a 'Croc' Solid Show. Animation Magazine (357; March; online February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/how-the-mr-crocodile-creative-team-turned-joann-sfars-story-into-a-croc-solid-show/
Johnson, Rich. 2026. To the Vector Belong the Spoils: Celebrating 60 Years of 'The Dot and the Line'. Animation Magazine (354; December 2025; online February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/to-the-vector-belong-the-spoils-celebrating-60-years-of-the-dot-and-the-line/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC Sends Six 'Absolute' Series Back to Press; Keeping Single Issues in Print Alongside Trades. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61588/dc-sends-six-absolute-series-back-press
Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Heritage Auctions and Semperfi Comics Team Up for $13 Million 'Batman' #1/'Superman' #1 Mega Sale; Two of the Highest-Graded Copies of These Books Just Changed Hands in Private Transaction. ICv2 (February 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61594/heritage-auctions-semperfi-comics-team-up-13-million-batman-1-superman-1-mega-sale
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: Graphic Novels Stay Strong in the Book Channel; Popular Kids' Series, Repackaged Classics, and Anime Top the Charts. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61587/comicspro-sneak-peek-graphic-novels-stay-strong-book-channel
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done At MIFA In France This June; Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done at a New Rights Market, Debuting at MIFA in France This June. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mifa/
Casey, Joe. 2026. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. [Liquid Television Animation; D.I.S.C.O. Destroyer; Jim Mahfood]. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. (February 9): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/panic-at-the-disco
Degg, D. D. 2026. Grey Blackwell – RIP. The Daily Cartoonist (February 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/08/grey-blackwell-rip/
Shaffer, Josh. 2026. Farewell to Grey Blackwell, Whimsical N&O Illustrator, Haunted Farm Impresario. News & Observer (February 5): https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article314586559.html
Unknown. 2026. Nelson Grey Blackwell, Jr (November 19, 1969 – February 4, 2026) Obituary. Gentry, Newell and Vaughn Funeral Home (February): https://www.gnvfuneralhome.com/obituaries/nelson-blackwell-jr
Parker, Jermayn. 2018. Interview with Mimi Simon [Phantom Comic Strip Assistant]. Chronicle Chamber (May 7): https://www.chroniclechamber.com/post/2018/05/08/interview-with-mimi-simon
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. The Filmmakers Behind 'Not Just a Goof' Look Back at Their Annie-Nominated Documentary [on A Goofy Movie]. Animation Magazine (February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-filmmakers-behind-not-just-a-goof-look-back-at-their-annie-nominated-documentary/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. 'Marriage Toxin' Is Bringing Romance to Shonen in a Big Way; An Adult Cast Romance About a Poison Assassin Seeking Love Loosely Riffing on 'Naruto' Is About as Peak‑shonen a Premise as You Can Get. io9 (February 6): https://gizmodo.com/marriage-toxin-is-bringing-romance-to-shonen-in-a-big-way-2000718435
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner (eds.). 2026. Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity. London: Routledge
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner. 2026. Introduction: Comics, Norms, and Pedagogy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 1-14
Cortsen, Rikke Platz. 2026. 'The World Needs Me!': Comics as Norm-Critical Sex Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 15-30
Olsza, Małgorzata. 2026. The (Dis)comforts of Misogyny and the Monstrosity of Reproduction in Jonathan and Joshua Luna's Girls. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 31-45
Kähkönen, Lotta, Henry-Paul Ontto-Panula and Anna Vuorinne. 2026. Defiance and Utopia: The Curational and Pedagogical Potential of a Queer Comics Exhibition. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 46-60
Paauw, Elric. 2026. Transmasculine Girlhood in Graphic Memoir. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 61-75
Frangos, Mike Classon. 2026. Swedish Feminist Manga, Boys Love, and Comics Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 76-90
Battauz, Cecilia. 2026. Criticizing the Norm in the Pampas: Inodoro Pereyra, el Renegau and the Myth of the Argentine Cowboy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 91-105
Kauranen, Ralf and Leena Romu. 2026. Norms of Comics Production: Swedish-Speaking Women Cartoonists in Finnish Comics History. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 106-120
Faust-Scalisi, Mario. 2026. Using Instagram-Comics (in Dialogue with Walls) to Educate About and Challenge Norms, Discrimination and Privileges – the Cases of Jamaica and Honduras. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 121-135
Sadri, Houman. 2026. Young Adult Comics and Paradigm Shift. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 136-150
De Rozario, Tania. 2026. Cult Leaver: Weng Pixin on Embracing Her Inner Calcifer and Breaking Free with Wake Up, Pixoto! TCJ (February 9): https://www.tcj.com/cult-leaver-weng-pixin-on-embracing-her-inner-calcifer-and-breaking-free-with-wake-up-pixoto/
Stratton, Bryan and Jamie Wenger. 2026. Master (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!". Marvel by the Month (297; January 28). Online at https://marvel-by-the-month.simplecast.com/episodes/297-master-of-kung-fu-by-the-month-01-w-gene-luen-yang-lair-of-the-lost and https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1a3c5097-0ac6-4d15-a619-3b0bdc0ada77/episodes/7e2113a9-ca4b-4b82-b9c7-d79c133f2ce4/audio/12ba74c0-7d85-4c99-9812-14f0b603eeea/default_tc.mp3
Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Lady Snowblood – Volume 1 – The Deep-Seated Grudge. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-lady-snowblood-volume-1-the-deep-seated-grudge/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Ric Grayson Makes His Animated Debut in Teen Titans Go!. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ric-grayson-teen-titans-go/
Best, Daniel. 2026. The Rise of Image Comics: Compendium: Image Related Companies 1991-1999. Daniel Best - Author (February 9): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium
Whitten, Elizabeth. 2026. A Year After a Major Comic Book Distributor Went Bankrupt, N.L. Shops Are Still Reeling; Downtown Comics Now Uses 8 Distribution Companies, Timemasters About 12. CBC News (February 9): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/diamond-distribution-nl-9.7072616
Harper, David. 2026. Tony Fleecs on 1990s Comics, Feral, Deathstroke: The Terminator, and More. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXBXDAenkAo
Cagle, Daryl. 2026. Trump Farted – The Nasty Sound Everyone Heard! Epic Cartoon Takedown of the Stinky King. Caglecast (79; February 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2Fga_t-aQ
Johnson, Rich. 2026. To the Vector Belong the Spoils: Celebrating 60 Years of 'The Dot and the Line'. Animation Magazine (354; December 2025; online February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/to-the-vector-belong-the-spoils-celebrating-60-years-of-the-dot-and-the-line/
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. DC Sends Six 'Absolute' Series Back to Press; Keeping Single Issues in Print Alongside Trades. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61588/dc-sends-six-absolute-series-back-press
Dohm-Sanchez, Jeffrey. 2026. Heritage Auctions and Semperfi Comics Team Up for $13 Million 'Batman' #1/'Superman' #1 Mega Sale; Two of the Highest-Graded Copies of These Books Just Changed Hands in Private Transaction. ICv2 (February 9): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61594/heritage-auctions-semperfi-comics-team-up-13-million-batman-1-superman-1-mega-sale
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ComicsPRO Sneak Peek: Graphic Novels Stay Strong in the Book Channel; Popular Kids' Series, Repackaged Classics, and Anime Top the Charts. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61587/comicspro-sneak-peek-graphic-novels-stay-strong-book-channel
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done At MIFA In France This June; Comics-To-Animation Deals Will Be Done at a New Rights Market, Debuting at MIFA in France This June. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/mifa/
Casey, Joe. 2026. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. [Liquid Television Animation; D.I.S.C.O. Destroyer; Jim Mahfood]. Panic at the D.I.S.C.O. (February 9): https://thejoecasey.substack.com/p/panic-at-the-disco
Degg, D. D. 2026. Grey Blackwell – RIP. The Daily Cartoonist (February 8): https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2026/02/08/grey-blackwell-rip/
Shaffer, Josh. 2026. Farewell to Grey Blackwell, Whimsical N&O Illustrator, Haunted Farm Impresario. News & Observer (February 5): https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article314586559.html
Unknown. 2026. Nelson Grey Blackwell, Jr (November 19, 1969 – February 4, 2026) Obituary. Gentry, Newell and Vaughn Funeral Home (February): https://www.gnvfuneralhome.com/obituaries/nelson-blackwell-jr
Parker, Jermayn. 2018. Interview with Mimi Simon [Phantom Comic Strip Assistant]. Chronicle Chamber (May 7): https://www.chroniclechamber.com/post/2018/05/08/interview-with-mimi-simon
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. The Filmmakers Behind 'Not Just a Goof' Look Back at Their Annie-Nominated Documentary [on A Goofy Movie]. Animation Magazine (February 6): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/the-filmmakers-behind-not-just-a-goof-look-back-at-their-annie-nominated-documentary/
Colbert, Isaiah. 2026. 'Marriage Toxin' Is Bringing Romance to Shonen in a Big Way; An Adult Cast Romance About a Poison Assassin Seeking Love Loosely Riffing on 'Naruto' Is About as Peak‑shonen a Premise as You Can Get. io9 (February 6): https://gizmodo.com/marriage-toxin-is-bringing-romance-to-shonen-in-a-big-way-2000718435
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner (eds.). 2026. Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity. London: Routledge
Aman, Robert and Lars Wallner. 2026. Introduction: Comics, Norms, and Pedagogy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 1-14
Cortsen, Rikke Platz. 2026. 'The World Needs Me!': Comics as Norm-Critical Sex Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 15-30
Olsza, Małgorzata. 2026. The (Dis)comforts of Misogyny and the Monstrosity of Reproduction in Jonathan and Joshua Luna's Girls. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 31-45
Kähkönen, Lotta, Henry-Paul Ontto-Panula and Anna Vuorinne. 2026. Defiance and Utopia: The Curational and Pedagogical Potential of a Queer Comics Exhibition. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 46-60
Paauw, Elric. 2026. Transmasculine Girlhood in Graphic Memoir. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 61-75
Frangos, Mike Classon. 2026. Swedish Feminist Manga, Boys Love, and Comics Education. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 76-90
Battauz, Cecilia. 2026. Criticizing the Norm in the Pampas: Inodoro Pereyra, el Renegau and the Myth of the Argentine Cowboy. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 91-105
Kauranen, Ralf and Leena Romu. 2026. Norms of Comics Production: Swedish-Speaking Women Cartoonists in Finnish Comics History. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 106-120
Faust-Scalisi, Mario. 2026. Using Instagram-Comics (in Dialogue with Walls) to Educate About and Challenge Norms, Discrimination and Privileges – the Cases of Jamaica and Honduras. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 121-135
Sadri, Houman. 2026. Young Adult Comics and Paradigm Shift. In Comics and Norm-Critical Pedagogy: Gender, Sexuality, and Cultural Identity: 136-150
De Rozario, Tania. 2026. Cult Leaver: Weng Pixin on Embracing Her Inner Calcifer and Breaking Free with Wake Up, Pixoto! TCJ (February 9): https://www.tcj.com/cult-leaver-weng-pixin-on-embracing-her-inner-calcifer-and-breaking-free-with-wake-up-pixoto/
Stratton, Bryan and Jamie Wenger. 2026. Master (of Kung Fu) by the Month 01 (w/Gene Luen Yang) - "Lair of the Lost!". Marvel by the Month (297; January 28). Online at https://marvel-by-the-month.simplecast.com/episodes/297-master-of-kung-fu-by-the-month-01-w-gene-luen-yang-lair-of-the-lost and https://cdn.simplecast.com/audio/1a3c5097-0ac6-4d15-a619-3b0bdc0ada77/episodes/7e2113a9-ca4b-4b82-b9c7-d79c133f2ce4/audio/12ba74c0-7d85-4c99-9812-14f0b603eeea/default_tc.mp3
Eddy, D. Emerson. 2026. Classic Comic Compendium: Lady Snowblood – Volume 1 – The Deep-Seated Grudge. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/classic-comic-compendium-lady-snowblood-volume-1-the-deep-seated-grudge/
Dar, Taimur. 2026. Ric Grayson Makes His Animated Debut in Teen Titans Go!. The Beat (February 9): https://www.comicsbeat.com/ric-grayson-teen-titans-go/
Best, Daniel. 2026. The Rise of Image Comics: Compendium: Image Related Companies 1991-1999. Daniel Best - Author (February 9): https://danielbest1967.substack.com/p/the-rise-of-image-comics-compendium
Whitten, Elizabeth. 2026. A Year After a Major Comic Book Distributor Went Bankrupt, N.L. Shops Are Still Reeling; Downtown Comics Now Uses 8 Distribution Companies, Timemasters About 12. CBC News (February 9): https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/diamond-distribution-nl-9.7072616
Harper, David. 2026. Tony Fleecs on 1990s Comics, Feral, Deathstroke: The Terminator, and More. SKTCHD's Off Panel (February 9): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oXBXDAenkAo
Cagle, Daryl. 2026. Trump Farted – The Nasty Sound Everyone Heard! Epic Cartoon Takedown of the Stinky King. Caglecast (79; February 8): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ2Fga_t-aQ
Monday, February 09, 2026
Feb 25: Max Huffman for Dogtangle in Takoma Park
Max Huffman for Dogtangle
A satirical comedy about an ambitious power couple in a bleak corporate landscape who defy God and nature to create a modern Cerberus for their time.
Dogtangle opens with a town hall meeting in a Taco Bell nestled in the bland corporate environment of Business Park. A man, bleating to anyone who will listen about the evils of current zoning laws, meets a woman who works in pharmaceutical marketing. They begin a relationship. They get married. From their union springs the idea of the Hypermutt: a many-headed mass of dogs that absorbs each new dog it encounters.This debut graphic novel from Chicago cartoonist Max Huffman, about an awful power couple who defy God and nature in creating a hound of hell for our times, is at turns a rich satirical fable, a white-collar black comedy, and a stylistic tour de force blending elements of abstraction, cubism, mid-century modernism, and visual sight gags. One of the most visually distinctive and funny graphic novels in recent memory, Dogtangle is also underpinned with a deep mistrust of corporate and cultural hegemony, cementing its relevance in our increasingly oligarchal times.
Max Huffman is a Chicago-based cartoonist whose work synthesizes absurd comedy, retro illustration and geometric abstraction into a frenzied, writhing mass. His comics Them-Shaped Clouds and Cover Not Final have been nominated for Small Press Expo's Ignatz Awards. As an illustrator, his commercial clients include Doughboys, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, and The New York Times. Dogtangle is his first graphic novel.
Adam Griffiths is a cartoonist and arts administrator based in the Washington, DC area. Between exhibiting his art at various DMV region galleries and tabling his comics around the country, he authored "Washington White," a surrealistic graphic novel reimagining his grandmother's landmark Civil Rights case as a science-fiction spy thriller. In 2022, Griffiths opened DwightMess, a comics 'compound' in his Silver Spring, MD home that includes several gallery spaces, screen-printing workshop, Riso studio, and an extensive library of comics, zines and periodicals. DwightMess has mounted over 25 exhibitions since opening, sponsors an annual artist residency program, hosts a regularly-convening comic book readers' club, organizes an artists' summer retreat program in West Virginia and has thrice hosted the StoryBox Comics Fair, a 2-day mini-convention for area creators to showcase their artwork to the general public.
If you'd like to purchase this title online and still support People's Book, follow the link below:
https://bookshop.org/a/98269/9798875001291
This is an in-person event. Seated capacity at People's Book is 50 patrons. Standing room is an option. All events are first-come, first-served seating. Accessible seating is always available.
2/14: Gene Yang in Baltimore
from his newsletter -
Come celebrate Lunar New Year with me in Baltimore! I'll be doing a talk and book signing, but they've also got games, crafts, and more!
BALTIMORE, MD
Sat 2/14/26 2:00pm
Baltimore Public Library – Cantonsville Branch
1100 Frederick Rd
Catonsville, MD 21228
More info here: https://events.bcpl.info/events?n=2&term=lunar+new+year&r=months
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/7-8/2026
Kelly, Stan (Ward Sutton). 2026. Inhuman Resources [Dilbert, as Killbert; Adams 'Obituary' Cartoon]. The Onion (February 4): https://theonion.com/inhuman-resources/
Siuntres, John. 2026. A ComicPop Sal Crivelli Crossover. Word Balloon (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoZSxN6c4eo
Beaver, Frances Cordelia. 2026. SAW Friday Night Comics Workshop with Frances Cordelia Beaver. Sequential Artists Workshop (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUGhp_-hbMI
Unknown. 2026. Golden Kite Awards Ceremony 2026. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeKQkuDkO6M
Harper, David. 2026. "This Gives Us an Outlet": Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis. SKTCHD (February 2): https://sktchd.com/longform/minneapolis-comics-community-feature/
Harper, David. 2026. The Return of the King; Vertigo is back this week, so let's celebrate. SKTCHD (February 4): https://sktchd.com/longform/vertigo-2026/
Quesada, Joe. 2026. Your Reader Is Lazy (And That's the Best News You'll Hear All Week) [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 8): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/your-reader-is-lazy-and-thats-the
Unknown. 2026. DC Announces Major Reprinting of Absolute Universe Single Issues. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-absolute-single-issue-reprints/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kevin Maguire Will Be Telling His Own Stories Going Forward. Bleeding Cool (February 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kevin-maguire-will-be-telling-his-own-stories-going-forward/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DSTLRY Creators Express Concern To Bleeding Cool, DSTLRY Responds. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dstlry-creators-express-concern-to-bleeding-cool-dstlry-responds/
Krattley, Joe. 2026. The Death of Political Cartoons [Bill Day]. Smart City Memphis (February 5): https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2026/02/the-death-of-political-cartoons/
Mohr, John. 2026. I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up. Defector (February 6): https://defector.com/i-watched-the-lost-live-action-dilbert-pilot-episode
Lyman, Luke. 2026. Remembering Scott Adams; The Cartoonist Was Long Ahead of the Curve. Spectator (February 2): https://spectator.com/article/remembering-scott-adams/
Watson, Rebecca. 2026. Scott Adams: Too Dumb to Live. Skepchick (January 28). Online at https://skepchick.org/2026/01/scott-adams-too-dumb-to-live/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUXjmqlarw
Cannon, Frances. 2026. My Dog Tintin's Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2; How Would a 10-year-old Terrier Mutt, Averse to Flying, Fare During Eight Days at Sea?. New York Times (February 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/travel/queen-mary-dog.html
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Marc Guggenheim - Star Wars Podcast Day 2026. Capes and Tights Podcast (267; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sapa_hBlo08
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Largest Comic Shop We EVER Visited was LOADED! [Haven for Heroes, NY]. Collectors Confessions (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWwzX3GlaHE
Chapman, Adam. 2026. A Conversation with Scott Hanna. Comic Shenanigans (1130; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDdmCO6U0hs
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#31: The Introvert's Guide to Drawing Dogs, Cats, and Muppets with Beth Spencer. New York Cartoons (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWq95l9vC4I
Layton, Bob. 2026. Where in the World is Bob Layton? London and Copenhagen!. CAF+ (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJrZKj5UyA
Weldon, Glen, Cate Young and Priya Krishna. 2026. Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is a Low-key, Low-stakes Buddy Comedy. Pop Culture Happy Hour (February 4). Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5698219/marvels-wonder-man-is-a-low-key-low-stakes-buddy-comedy, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR5754651111.mp3 and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5698219
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Forbidden Planet Comes To Norwich? Back Of The Net!. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/forbidden-planet-comes-to-norwich-back-of-the-net/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Billie Jean King Comic Banned At Texas School As It Mentions Her Wife; Billie Jean King Comic Book by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos Banned at a Texas School, Because it Mentions Her Wife [Ordinary People Change the World]. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/billie-jean-king-comic-banned-at-texas-school-as-it-mentions-her-wife/
Caldwell, Bill. 2026. George Lichty's 'Grin and Bear It' Combined Barbs, Humor. Joplin Globe (February 6): https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/bill-caldwell-george-lichtys-grin-and-bear-it-combined-barbs-humor/article_8f454796-b2fb-46ed-a2b5-65b1b9658933.html
Unknown. 2026. Editorial: The Wiz [Wizard of Id]. Arkansas Democrat Gazette (February 3): https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/03/editorial-the-wiz/
Siuntres, John. 2026. A ComicPop Sal Crivelli Crossover. Word Balloon (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoZSxN6c4eo
Beaver, Frances Cordelia. 2026. SAW Friday Night Comics Workshop with Frances Cordelia Beaver. Sequential Artists Workshop (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUGhp_-hbMI
Unknown. 2026. Golden Kite Awards Ceremony 2026. Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators (February 6): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeKQkuDkO6M
Harper, David. 2026. "This Gives Us an Outlet": Members of the Minneapolis Comic Community on What It's Like to Create During a Crisis. SKTCHD (February 2): https://sktchd.com/longform/minneapolis-comics-community-feature/
Harper, David. 2026. The Return of the King; Vertigo is back this week, so let's celebrate. SKTCHD (February 4): https://sktchd.com/longform/vertigo-2026/
Quesada, Joe. 2026. Your Reader Is Lazy (And That's the Best News You'll Hear All Week) [storytelling]. Joe Quesada's Drawing the Line Somewhere (February 8): https://joequesada.substack.com/p/your-reader-is-lazy-and-thats-the
Unknown. 2026. DC Announces Major Reprinting of Absolute Universe Single Issues. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/dc-absolute-single-issue-reprints/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Kevin Maguire Will Be Telling His Own Stories Going Forward. Bleeding Cool (February 6): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/kevin-maguire-will-be-telling-his-own-stories-going-forward/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. DSTLRY Creators Express Concern To Bleeding Cool, DSTLRY Responds. Bleeding Cool (February 8): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dstlry-creators-express-concern-to-bleeding-cool-dstlry-responds/
Krattley, Joe. 2026. The Death of Political Cartoons [Bill Day]. Smart City Memphis (February 5): https://www.smartcitymemphis.com/2026/02/the-death-of-political-cartoons/
Mohr, John. 2026. I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up. Defector (February 6): https://defector.com/i-watched-the-lost-live-action-dilbert-pilot-episode
Lyman, Luke. 2026. Remembering Scott Adams; The Cartoonist Was Long Ahead of the Curve. Spectator (February 2): https://spectator.com/article/remembering-scott-adams/
Watson, Rebecca. 2026. Scott Adams: Too Dumb to Live. Skepchick (January 28). Online at https://skepchick.org/2026/01/scott-adams-too-dumb-to-live/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUXjmqlarw
Cannon, Frances. 2026. My Dog Tintin's Trans-Atlantic Voyage on the Queen Mary 2; How Would a 10-year-old Terrier Mutt, Averse to Flying, Fare During Eight Days at Sea?. New York Times (February 6): https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/travel/queen-mary-dog.html
Soderberg, Justin. 2026. Marc Guggenheim - Star Wars Podcast Day 2026. Capes and Tights Podcast (267; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sapa_hBlo08
Farley, Chad and Brian van Nostrand. 2026. Largest Comic Shop We EVER Visited was LOADED! [Haven for Heroes, NY]. Collectors Confessions (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWwzX3GlaHE
Chapman, Adam. 2026. A Conversation with Scott Hanna. Comic Shenanigans (1130; February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zDdmCO6U0hs
Chatfield, Jason. 2026. DMA#31: The Introvert's Guide to Drawing Dogs, Cats, and Muppets with Beth Spencer. New York Cartoons (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWq95l9vC4I
Layton, Bob. 2026. Where in the World is Bob Layton? London and Copenhagen!. CAF+ (February 7): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bJrZKj5UyA
Weldon, Glen, Cate Young and Priya Krishna. 2026. Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is a Low-key, Low-stakes Buddy Comedy. Pop Culture Happy Hour (February 4). Online at https://www.npr.org/2026/02/04/nx-s1-5698219/marvels-wonder-man-is-a-low-key-low-stakes-buddy-comedy, https://tracking.swap.fm/track/XvDEoI11TR00olTUO8US/prfx.byspotify.com/e/play.podtrac.com/npr-510282/traffic.megaphone.fm/NPR5754651111.mp3 and https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5698219
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Forbidden Planet Comes To Norwich? Back Of The Net!. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/forbidden-planet-comes-to-norwich-back-of-the-net/
Johnston, Rich. 2026. Billie Jean King Comic Banned At Texas School As It Mentions Her Wife; Billie Jean King Comic Book by Brad Meltzer and Christopher Eliopoulos Banned at a Texas School, Because it Mentions Her Wife [Ordinary People Change the World]. Bleeding Cool (February 7): https://bleedingcool.com/comics/billie-jean-king-comic-banned-at-texas-school-as-it-mentions-her-wife/
Caldwell, Bill. 2026. George Lichty's 'Grin and Bear It' Combined Barbs, Humor. Joplin Globe (February 6): https://www.joplinglobe.com/news/bill-caldwell-george-lichtys-grin-and-bear-it-combined-barbs-humor/article_8f454796-b2fb-46ed-a2b5-65b1b9658933.html
Unknown. 2026. Editorial: The Wiz [Wizard of Id]. Arkansas Democrat Gazette (February 3): https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2026/feb/03/editorial-the-wiz/
Sunday, February 08, 2026
More cartoons on WaPo mass firing
FWIW, the publisher got the heave-ho yesterday.
Dave Whamond
Clay Jones
John Darkow
coming soon - Tom Tomorrow
Pop Culture Happy Hour reviews Wonder Man
Marvel's 'Wonder Man' is a low-key, low-stakes buddy comedy
Live-action Dilbert tv pilot lives at the Library of Congress
I Watched The "Lost" Live-Action 'Dilbert' Pilot Episode, And It's Clear Why It Didn't Get Picked Up
.... It seems true that no footage of the actual show is to be found on the internet. But in my research, I discovered that the Library of Congress holds a copy in their collection. All hope was not lost. I decided to see if I could finagle my way into viewing it, partly because Adams's death had left me feeling introspective about the whole Dilbert zeitgeist.....
....I can fortunately affirm that the pilot isn't truly lost. The Library of Congress indeed owns a tape copy, which was deposited in 1997 to register the copyright. They've even digitized it. On a whim one morning about a week after Adams died, I took a train to the LOC, just across the street from the Supreme Court, picked up my newly minted library card, and asked to see the video. The helpful staff immediately knew what I was asking for. It was obvious that I wasn't the first to ask for it.
There's a catch: Since the pilot is still under copyright protection, the digitized version can only be viewed on-site. Because 20th Century Fox (and now by extension Disney) owns the copyright, there really isn't any prospect of the pilot being legally disseminated any time soon. There's no way for you to see it except at the Library of Congress itself, in their media repository and viewing room. So I sat down in the '70s-era upholstered chair, slipped on a library-issue pair of headphones, and buckled in...
Lu and Ren’s Guide to Geozoology wins children's book award
Jonathan Roth, local cartoonist and a judge of this year's Golden Kite award reports that Angela Hsieh's Lu and Ren's Guide to Geozoology was the honor winner this year. This is from The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. The video is online. Jonathan tells me that the category was 'Illustrated Books for Older Readers' and four out of 5 nominees were graphic novels. He also says you can see the other winners on their Instagram feed (it's not on their website yet, I checked).Congratulations to Angela - you can see coverage of her book talk at Fantom Comics in our archives.
Saturday, February 07, 2026
Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/6/2026
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. The Beat Digest 02/06/26: Dark Horse Collecting The Complete Tales From The Crypt. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/digest-020626/
Gossett, Christian, David Hyde and Kris Simon. 2026. The Origin Story of Ricardo Delgado. Superfan Podcast (February 6): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/the-origin-story-of-ricardo-delgado
Heller, Steven. 2026. Arthur Szyk and FDR's Four Freedoms Revisited. The Daily Heller (February 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-arthur-szyk-and-fdrs-four-freedoms-revisited/
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [166]. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-166/
Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Batman #1 & Superman #1 Sell for $13 Million Via Heritage. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/batman-1-superman-1-sell-for-13-million-via-heritage/
Unknown. 2026. Inside the Guide: Top 10 Romance Comics in 2005. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/inside-the-guide-top-10-romance-comics-in-2005/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Émilie Tronche's 'Samuel' Arrives on Netflix [France]. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/emilie-tronches-samuel-arrives-on-netflix/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Shop Titmouse & Superchief Gallery Present 'Antifreeze' Art Show. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-shop-titmouse-superchief-gallery-present-antifreeze-art-show/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Natalia Poteryakhin Beams Us Up to Her New Make Originals Show 'Sunny Side Down'. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/natalia-poteryakhin-beams-us-up-to-her-new-make-originals-show-sunny-side-down/
Dillner, James. 2026. Anne Frank Editorial Cartoon Was Leftist Propaganda [John Darkow Letter]. LancasterOnline (January 31): https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/anne-frank-editorial-cartoon-was-leftist-propaganda-letter/article_5b23a932-cb7b-4c6c-8012-e6a1a2e374e5.html
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ICv2 White Paper: Comics and Graphic Novel Sales Reached New High in 2025; Direct Market Growing Faster than Book Channel; Insights from ComicsPRO Sneak Peek. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61573/icv2-white-paper-comics-graphic-novel-sales-reached-new-high-2025
Beach Metro Community News. 2026. Historical Society Presentation by Beach Metro News Cartoonist Bill Suddick Set for Feb. 11 [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (February 5): https://beachmetro.com/2026/02/05/historical-society-presentation-by-beach-metro-news-cartoonist-bill-suddick-set-for-feb-11/
Shackleton, Al. 2022. Local Cartoonist Bill Suddick's Book Life's The Beach Now on Sale Locally. Beach Metro Community News (February 10): https://beachmetro.com/2022/02/10/local-cartoonist-bill-suddicks-book-lifes-the-beach-now-on-sale-locally/
Shackleton, Al. 2021. Bill Suddick on 40 Years of Cartooning for Beach Metro News [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (March 9): https://beachmetro.com/2021/03/09/bill-suddick-on-40-years-of-cartooning-for-beach-metro-news/
Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Dan Misdea Returns. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (237; February 4): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/18626640-episode-237-dan-misdea-returns
DePaul, Tony. 2026. A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants [The Phantom's Origin]. The Nickels of the Man (February 2): https://tonydepaul.net/a-little-song-a-little-dance-a-little-seltzer-down-your-pants/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: 100 FAQ On Making Comics, Rifftrax Makes MST3K!, and Four More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-100-faq-on-making-comics-rifftrax-makes-mst3k-and-four-more-projects-youll-love/
Groth, Gary. 2026. Sal Buscema Interview: Fantastic Fanzine #8-9 1969. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/sal-buscema-interview-fantastic-fanzine-8-9-1969/
Pierce, Leonard. 2026. Reviews: More Weight: A Salem Story. TCJ (February 5): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/more-weight-a-salem-story/
Reichenbach, Stephen. 2026. Letter: Goofus and Gallant Can Teach Us. Lincoln Journal Star (February 4): https://journalstar.com/opinion/letters/article_4972640c-4941-4cbe-81c5-d3ef267bad58.html
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Take Me Round Again — This Week's Links. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/take-me-round-again-this-weeks-links/
Carbery, Genevieve. 2026. How a St Brigid Miracle Not Taught at School Was Reclaimed by a Graphic Novelist; Hannah McCann: 'Maybe Graphic Novels Were Sniffed at in the Past as Not Really Reading, but They're an Important Literary Device'. Irish Times (February 1): https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/02/01/how-a-st-brigid-miracle-not-taught-at-school-was-reclaimed-by-a-graphic-novelist/
Narine, Shari. 2026. Graphic Novel Series Kaboom! Lifts Off With a Blast for Jay Odjick With Scholastic. Windspeaker (February 2): https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/graphic-novel-series-kaboom-lifts-blast-jay-odjick-scholastic
Osmond, Andrew. 2026. The Evolution of Shōjo Manga in the 1970s with Curator Rei Yoshimura. Anime News Network (February 4): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-02-04/the-evolution-of-shojo-manga-in-the-1970s-with-curator-rei-yoshimura/.233664
Silverman, Rebecca. 2026. Manga Creation with Kazumi Yamashita. Anime News Network (January 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-01-30/manga-creation-with-kazumi-yamashita/.232060
Unknown. 2026. Detective Conan Faces China Backlash Over Tie-up With Contentious Manga. Japan Today (February 4): https://japantoday.com/category/national/detective-conan-faces-china-backlash-over-tie-up-with-contentious-manga
Goldsmith, Astrid. 2026. Tantrums, Rancid Meatloaf and Family Silver Stuffed into Underpants: The Delicate Art of the Holocaust Comedy; Making Light of One of the Darkest Horrors of the 20th Century Is a Risky Business – but a New Generation Is Taking Ownership of Family Histories by Making Space for Human Foibles, Says an Award-winning Graphic Novelist. The Guardian (February 4): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/04/humour-graphic-artist-astrid-goldsmith-holocaust-comedy
Coplan, Chris. 2026. With 'A Star Called The Sun,' Simon Roy Evolves His Weird, Charming Sci-fi Universe; The Story Collection Is Out This Month via Image Comics. AIPT (February 5): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/05/a-star-called-the-sun-simon-roy-feature/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Invader Comics Is Coming for Your Heart, Mind, Wallet, and Sensibilities; We Spoke With Owner/Editor Mike Perkins About the Line's History, Success Stories, Publishing Approach, and the Power of 'Preacher.'. AIPT (February 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/03/invader-comics-deep-dive/
Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: All the Living by Roman Muradov; This Bleak, Beautiful Book Considers That Modern Life May Not Be Rosier Than the Dark Pits of Hell. The Observer (February 5): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-all-the-living-by-roman-muradov
VanHooker, Brian. 2026. Marvel's Ex-CEO on How He Saved the Company and What the MCU Is Missing Today; Peter Cuneo Reflects on His Time at Marvel, Including the Creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Sale to Disney. Polygon (February 2): https://www.polygon.com/former-marvel-ceo-on-his-book-disney-sale-and-post-endgame-struggles/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. José Andrés to Co-star in Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jose-andre-meals-to-astonish/
Matthewson, Amy. 2026. Unbeaten Tracks: Isabella Bird in Wonderland translation, transculturation, transcreation. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (January 23): https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2615711
Gossett, Christian, David Hyde and Kris Simon. 2026. The Origin Story of Ricardo Delgado. Superfan Podcast (February 6): https://spfanpodcast.substack.com/p/the-origin-story-of-ricardo-delgado
Heller, Steven. 2026. Arthur Szyk and FDR's Four Freedoms Revisited. The Daily Heller (February 4): https://www.printmag.com/daily-heller/the-daily-heller-arthur-szyk-and-fdrs-four-freedoms-revisited/
Thompson, Maggie. 2026. Turning Points [166]. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/turning-points-by-maggie-thompson-166/
Sheriff, Amanda. 2026. Batman #1 & Superman #1 Sell for $13 Million Via Heritage. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/batman-1-superman-1-sell-for-13-million-via-heritage/
Unknown. 2026. Inside the Guide: Top 10 Romance Comics in 2005. Scoop (February 5): https://www.overstreetaccess.com/inside-the-guide-top-10-romance-comics-in-2005/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Émilie Tronche's 'Samuel' Arrives on Netflix [France]. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/emilie-tronches-samuel-arrives-on-netflix/
Milligan, Mercedes. 2026. Animation Shop Titmouse & Superchief Gallery Present 'Antifreeze' Art Show. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/animation-shop-titmouse-superchief-gallery-present-antifreeze-art-show/
Zahed, Ramin. 2026. Natalia Poteryakhin Beams Us Up to Her New Make Originals Show 'Sunny Side Down'. Animation Magazine (February 5): https://www.animationmagazine.net/2026/02/natalia-poteryakhin-beams-us-up-to-her-new-make-originals-show-sunny-side-down/
Dillner, James. 2026. Anne Frank Editorial Cartoon Was Leftist Propaganda [John Darkow Letter]. LancasterOnline (January 31): https://lancasteronline.com/opinion/letters_to_editor/anne-frank-editorial-cartoon-was-leftist-propaganda-letter/article_5b23a932-cb7b-4c6c-8012-e6a1a2e374e5.html
Alverson, Brigid. 2026. ICv2 White Paper: Comics and Graphic Novel Sales Reached New High in 2025; Direct Market Growing Faster than Book Channel; Insights from ComicsPRO Sneak Peek. ICv2 (February 6): https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/61573/icv2-white-paper-comics-graphic-novel-sales-reached-new-high-2025
Beach Metro Community News. 2026. Historical Society Presentation by Beach Metro News Cartoonist Bill Suddick Set for Feb. 11 [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (February 5): https://beachmetro.com/2026/02/05/historical-society-presentation-by-beach-metro-news-cartoonist-bill-suddick-set-for-feb-11/
Shackleton, Al. 2022. Local Cartoonist Bill Suddick's Book Life's The Beach Now on Sale Locally. Beach Metro Community News (February 10): https://beachmetro.com/2022/02/10/local-cartoonist-bill-suddicks-book-lifes-the-beach-now-on-sale-locally/
Shackleton, Al. 2021. Bill Suddick on 40 Years of Cartooning for Beach Metro News [Canada]. Beach Metro Community News (March 9): https://beachmetro.com/2021/03/09/bill-suddick-on-40-years-of-cartooning-for-beach-metro-news/
Coca, Vin, Beth Lawler, Paul Nesja and Nicole Chrolavicius. 2026. Dan Misdea Returns. New Yorker Cartoon Caption Contest Podcast (237; February 4): https://cartooncaptioncontestpodcast.buzzsprout.com/1719352/episodes/18626640-episode-237-dan-misdea-returns
DePaul, Tony. 2026. A Little Song, a Little Dance, a Little Seltzer Down Your Pants [The Phantom's Origin]. The Nickels of the Man (February 2): https://tonydepaul.net/a-little-song-a-little-dance-a-little-seltzer-down-your-pants/
Higuera, Diego. 2026. Comics Crowdfunding Round-Up: 100 FAQ On Making Comics, Rifftrax Makes MST3K!, and Four More Projects You'll Love!. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/comics-crowdfunding-round-up-100-faq-on-making-comics-rifftrax-makes-mst3k-and-four-more-projects-youll-love/
Groth, Gary. 2026. Sal Buscema Interview: Fantastic Fanzine #8-9 1969. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/sal-buscema-interview-fantastic-fanzine-8-9-1969/
Pierce, Leonard. 2026. Reviews: More Weight: A Salem Story. TCJ (February 5): https://www.tcj.com/reviews/more-weight-a-salem-story/
Reichenbach, Stephen. 2026. Letter: Goofus and Gallant Can Teach Us. Lincoln Journal Star (February 4): https://journalstar.com/opinion/letters/article_4972640c-4941-4cbe-81c5-d3ef267bad58.html
Burscough, Clark. 2026. Take Me Round Again — This Week's Links. TCJ (February 6): https://www.tcj.com/take-me-round-again-this-weeks-links/
Carbery, Genevieve. 2026. How a St Brigid Miracle Not Taught at School Was Reclaimed by a Graphic Novelist; Hannah McCann: 'Maybe Graphic Novels Were Sniffed at in the Past as Not Really Reading, but They're an Important Literary Device'. Irish Times (February 1): https://www.irishtimes.com/abroad/2026/02/01/how-a-st-brigid-miracle-not-taught-at-school-was-reclaimed-by-a-graphic-novelist/
Narine, Shari. 2026. Graphic Novel Series Kaboom! Lifts Off With a Blast for Jay Odjick With Scholastic. Windspeaker (February 2): https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/graphic-novel-series-kaboom-lifts-blast-jay-odjick-scholastic
Osmond, Andrew. 2026. The Evolution of Shōjo Manga in the 1970s with Curator Rei Yoshimura. Anime News Network (February 4): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-02-04/the-evolution-of-shojo-manga-in-the-1970s-with-curator-rei-yoshimura/.233664
Silverman, Rebecca. 2026. Manga Creation with Kazumi Yamashita. Anime News Network (January 30): https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/interview/2026-01-30/manga-creation-with-kazumi-yamashita/.232060
Unknown. 2026. Detective Conan Faces China Backlash Over Tie-up With Contentious Manga. Japan Today (February 4): https://japantoday.com/category/national/detective-conan-faces-china-backlash-over-tie-up-with-contentious-manga
Goldsmith, Astrid. 2026. Tantrums, Rancid Meatloaf and Family Silver Stuffed into Underpants: The Delicate Art of the Holocaust Comedy; Making Light of One of the Darkest Horrors of the 20th Century Is a Risky Business – but a New Generation Is Taking Ownership of Family Histories by Making Space for Human Foibles, Says an Award-winning Graphic Novelist. The Guardian (February 4): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/feb/04/humour-graphic-artist-astrid-goldsmith-holocaust-comedy
Coplan, Chris. 2026. With 'A Star Called The Sun,' Simon Roy Evolves His Weird, Charming Sci-fi Universe; The Story Collection Is Out This Month via Image Comics. AIPT (February 5): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/05/a-star-called-the-sun-simon-roy-feature/
Coplan, Chris. 2026. Invader Comics Is Coming for Your Heart, Mind, Wallet, and Sensibilities; We Spoke With Owner/Editor Mike Perkins About the Line's History, Success Stories, Publishing Approach, and the Power of 'Preacher.'. AIPT (February 3): https://aiptcomics.com/2026/02/03/invader-comics-deep-dive/
Fox, Killian. 2026. Graphic Novel of the Month: All the Living by Roman Muradov; This Bleak, Beautiful Book Considers That Modern Life May Not Be Rosier Than the Dark Pits of Hell. The Observer (February 5): https://observer.co.uk/culture/books/article/graphic-novel-of-the-month-all-the-living-by-roman-muradov
VanHooker, Brian. 2026. Marvel's Ex-CEO on How He Saved the Company and What the MCU Is Missing Today; Peter Cuneo Reflects on His Time at Marvel, Including the Creation of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the Sale to Disney. Polygon (February 2): https://www.polygon.com/former-marvel-ceo-on-his-book-disney-sale-and-post-endgame-struggles/
Chiu-Tabet, Christopher. 2026. José Andrés to Co-star in Spider-Man: Meals to Astonish. The Beat (February 6): https://www.comicsbeat.com/jose-andre-meals-to-astonish/
Matthewson, Amy. 2026. Unbeaten Tracks: Isabella Bird in Wonderland translation, transculturation, transcreation. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics (January 23): https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2026.2615711
Friday, February 06, 2026
Gary Groth interviewed Sal Buscema in Springfield in 1969
Sal Buscema Interview: Fantastic Fanzine #8-9 1969
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