Sunderland graphic novelist Bryan Talbot to be inducted into comic industry Hall of Fame
Tom Barton
Northumberland Correspondent, ITV Tyne Tees 17 April 2024
https://www.itv.com/news/tyne-tees/2024-04-17/father-of-the-british-graphic-novel-to-be-inducted-into-comic-hall-of-fame
Poarch Creek citizen creates a comic book with a Native American half-vampire female hero [Scotty White; Chronicles of Limbo]
September 18, 2023
Vincent Schilling
https://nativeviewpoint.com/poarch-creek-citizen-creates-chronicles-of-limbo/
Nate Powell releases graphic adaptation of 'Lies My Teacher Told Me'
Daniel Grear
April 19, 202
https://arktimes.com/rock-candy/2024/04/19/nate-powell-releases-graphic-adaptation-of-lies-my-teacher-told-me
"The Witches of Silverlake" Author Simon Curtis Talks LGBTQ Representation, Witches, and Chosen Family in Debut Graphic Novel
Amanda Hurwitz
April 19, 2024
https://glaad.org/the-witches-of-silverlake-author-simon-curtis-talks-lgbtq-represenation-witches-and-chosen-family-in-debut-graphic-novel/
Comic artist promotes latest series in Brussels; ''UNIQUE DYNAMISM': The European market has recently seen an influx of Taiwanese comics, said Yun Inada from French comic platform Mangas.io [Chang Sheng].
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2024/04/11/2003816273
A cartoonist's take on this country [Navied Mahdavian; "This Country"]
BY PETER ROSEN
KSLTV.com
Mar 17, 2024
https://ksltv.com/630648/a-cartoonists-take-on-this-country/
These Texas Musicians Have a Huge Connections to Comic Books [Philip Anselmo; Rex Brown; Al Jourgensen; Eric July; The Toadies; Edgar Winter; Johnny Winter]
Daniel Paulus
April 10, 2024
https://klaq.com/texas-musicians-comic-books/
CBLDF Case Files – Winter Bros. v. DC Comics
Comic creators Lansdale, Truman, and Glanzman fought a civil complaint brought by musicians with the help of the CBLDF and DC Comics–and won.
https://cbldf.org/about-us/case-files/cbldf-case-files/jonah-hex/
Pantera Announce 'Vulgar Display of Power' Graphic Novel
Joe DiVita
February 24, 2022
https://loudwire.com/pantera-vulgar-display-of-power-graphic-novel/
Opinion: She was immortalized by Joni Mitchell - and if you love comics, she touched your life [Trina Robbins]
Roy Schwartz
CNN April 19, 2024
https://www.cnn.com/2024/04/19/opinions/trina-robbins-death-comics-feminist-icon-schwartz/index.html
SPIDEY SENSE
I got a comic book for 12 cents and kept it for over 60 years – an expert said it's worth $22k & gave him 'goosebumps' [Amazing Fantasy #15]
Dan J. O'Connor, Freelance consumer reporter https://www.the-sun.com/money/11099628/comic-book-amazing-fantasy-spiderman-worth-money-antiques-roadshow/
A Superman Statue and Plaza Could Come to Downtown Cleveland
Ken Prendergast
Cleveland Magazine April 19, 2024
https://clevelandmagazine.com/in-the-cle/news/articles/a-superman-statue-and-plaza-is-coming-to-downtown-cleveland
Mike Hixenbaugh
In Superman's 'hometown,' a pastor vows to fight Satan's influence at the local library [Metropolis, IL]
April 18, 2024
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/metropolis-illinois-library-books-battle-superman-rcna148352
Open Book: BANG! BOOM! Graphic novels' explosive surge in popularity
Shelley Tougas | Hudson Library Director
Apr 18, 2024
https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/newsletter/open-book-bang-boom-graphic-novels-explosive-surge-in-popularity/article_fbee257c-fdc6-11ee-bb66-7f6fab81eccf.html
The Journey of Coming Out: A Review of "Portrait of a Body" by Julie Delporte
by Ruby Rosenthal | March 18, 2024
https://lit.newcity.com/2024/03/18/the-journey-of-coming-out-a-review-of-portrait-of-a-body-by-julie-delporte/
The secret history of underground comics in Seattle, told by artists who were there
by Thomas Wilde on March 17, 2024
https://www.geekwire.com/2024/the-secret-history-of-underground-comics-in-seattle-told-by-artists-who-were-there/
New Bowers Museum Exhibit Explores Evolution of Asian Comics
by Rafu Shimpo 04/19/2024
https://rafu.com/2024/04/new-bowers-museum-exhibit-explores-evolution-of-asian-comics/
Rikers Island CO testifies he smuggled drug-soaked comic books into facility
A Rikers Island CO who enjoys anime testified to smuggling drugs into the jail hidden in issues of the popular manga "Demon Slayer," under orders from a gang leader
By John Annese / New York Daily News
April 19, 2024
https://www.corrections1.com/contraband/rikers-island-co-testifies-he-smuggled-drug-soaked-comic-books-into-facility
Newspaper Chains Are Ignoring Comics By Women Artists, Critics Say
by Ray Schultz , March 17, 2024
https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/394460/newspaper-chains-are-ignoring-comics-by-women-arti.html
Wilson: Abdullah Öcalan presents a model
Seán Michael Wilson is an award-winning comics author who has written over forty books on a variety of topics. The Öcalan biography, he signed together with the Kurdish illustrator Keko, is his most complex work.
MUHAMMED KAYA
ANF 20 April 2024,
https://anfenglishmobile.com/features/wilson-abdullah-Ocalan-presents-a-model-72825
In 'Replay,' video game pioneer Jordan Mechner explores his Jewish family's story of survival
Scott Tong
April 19, 2024
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/04/19/jordan-mechner-replay
https://traffic.megaphone.fm/BUR5500408390.mp3
Trans filmmaker queers comic book genre with 'People's Joker'
Alternative 'Batman' universe a medium for mythologized autobiography
John Paul King
Washington Blade April 12, 2024: 22.
online at https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/04/13/peoples-joker-review/
Remembering Don Wright
JP Trostle
AAEC Cartoon News April 16, 2024
https://editorialcartoonists.com/remembering-don-wright/
DC Comics Pulls And Replaces Covers Accused Of Being Generated By AI; In an article looking at concerns about the use of AI in recent comic books, Daxiong, was accused by some people over his DC covers.
19 Apr 2024 by Rich Johnston
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/dc-comics-pulls-and-replaces-covers-accused-of-being-generated-by-ai/
Marvel Comics to Send Free Copies of Blood Hunt #1 to All Comic Shops; Marvel Comics has told retailers, whether they ordered Blood Hunt #1 or not, they will be receiving at least six copies for free.
by Rich Johnston
19 Apr 2024
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/marvel-comics-to-send-free-copies-of-blood-hunt-1-to-all-comic-shops/
Self-Esteem and the End of the World by Luke Healy review – male anxiety hilariously meets global crisis
A painfully funny cartoon about a neurotic graphic artist deftly explores the themes of self-obsession and ecological disaster
Rachel Cooke
Sun 21 Apr 2024 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/apr/21/self-esteem-and-the-end-of-the-world-by-luke-healey-review-male-anxiety-hilariously-meets-global-crisis
Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media, Tinkle Comics Launch Indian Superhero Graphic Novel 'Minnal Murali'
Naman Ramachandran, Patrick Frater
April 21 2024 https://variety.com/2024/tv/asia/rana-daggubati-tinkle-minnal-murali-graphic-novel-1235977565/
Have YOU Heard of this Abandoned Comic Strip Theme Park? [L'il Abner; Dogpatch]
Sunday, April 21, 2024
https://www.themeparktourist.com/features/20240421/33886/have-you-heard-abandoned-comic-strip-theme-park
'Persepolis' author releases a new graphic novel on Iran's women's protests [Women, Life Freedom]
Eleanor Beardsley
Weekend Edition Sunday April 21, 2024
https://www.npr.org/2024/04/21/1246163917/persepolis-author-releases-a-new-graphic-novel-on-irans-womens-protests
https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesun/2024/04/20240421_wesun_graphic_novel_women_life_freedom.mp3
Robert Braxton, and John S. Williams,
Readers critique The Post: Here's the beef with this minimum-wage cartoon [Michael Ramirez letters].
Washington Post April 19, 2024
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/19/basketball-sexism-nazi-jersey-eclipse/
Here's the Beef [Michael Ramirez letter].
Robert Braxton,
Washington Post April 20, 2024 : A15.
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/19/basketball-sexism-nazi-jersey-eclipse/
Not so distasteful after all [Michael Ramirez letter].
John S. Williams,
Washington Post April 19, 2024
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/04/19/basketball-sexism-nazi-jersey-eclipse/
Marvel Denies Ms. Marvel's Death and Rebirth Came From Kevin Feige Himself [Updated]
Miles Morales writer Cody Ziglar claimed that Kamala Khan's controversial road to becoming a mutant was a request from the highest highs of Marvel Studios
James Whitbrook
April 16 2024
https://gizmodo.com/marvel-comics-ms-marvel-death-kevin-feige-mcu-x-men-1851413852
Xenomorphs meet superheroes in Marvel's upcoming Aliens vs. Avengers comic
"Just how atmospherically and well-designed everything is has always gotten my creative juices flowing," Jonathn Hickman teases of the new crossover.
Christian Holub
April 18, 2024
https://ew.com/aliens-vs-avengers-marvel-comic-jonthan-hickman-preview-8635180
Becky Cloonan and Michael Conrad preview 'X-O Manowar: Invictus'
David Brooke
April 15, 2024
https://aiptcomics.com/2024/04/15/becky-cloonan-michael-conrad-preview-x-o-manowar-invictus/
AIPT Comics Podcast Episode 271: New X-Men titles revealed, and Henry Zebrowski talks 'Operation Sunshine: Already Dead'
David Brooke, Nathan Simmons and Alex Schlesinger
April 14, 2024
https://aiptcomics.com/2024/04/14/aipt-comics-podcast-episode-271-henry-zebrowski/
Red Star 3D Co-Founder Ben Smith Discusses the Award-Winning British Animation Shop
By Ramin Zahed
April 18, 2024
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/04/red-star-3d-co-founder-ben-smith-discusses-the-award-winning-british-animation-shop/
Watch: New Trailer for Paramount's 'Transformers One,' Read Our Exclusive Interview with Director Josh Cooley
By Ramin Zahed
April 18, 2024
https://www.animationmagazine.net/2024/04/watch-new-trailer-for-paramounts-transformers-one-read-our-exclusive-interview-with-director-josh-cooley/
Seth MacFarlane Foundation Teams With Martin Scorsese's Film Foundation To Restore Its First-Ever Collection Of Animated Pics
Anthony D'Alessandro
April 17, 2024
https://deadline.com/2024/04/seth-macfarlane-martin-scorsese-animation-restoration-1235888528/
Hollywood's Most Unlikely Duo Is Teaming Up To Save Classic Cartoons From Destruction
By Witney Seibold/April 18, 2024
https://www.slashfilm.com/1565330/martin-scorsese-seth-macfarlane-team-up-save-cartoons/
A perfect Sunday with...Jackson Lanzing
Goatcraft torment, the Spider-verse and podcasts that break the rules
Cavan Scott
The Cavletter Apr 21, 2024
https://www.cavletter.com/a-perfect-sunday-with-jackson-lanzing/
Don Wright, Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, dead at 90
By Bob D'Angelo, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
April 14, 2024
https://www.wpxi.com/news/trending/don-wright-pulitzer-prize-winning-editorial-cartoonist-dead-90/TSTGP3BFOZHPBKU2TPEDPGYEMA/
The Readers Sent Them A Letter
D. D. Degg
https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2024/04/20/the-readers-sent-them-a-letter/
Interview : Olivier Grenson avec Le Partage des mondes « j'ai créé un iceberg dont le lecteur ne voit que la pointe »
Jean-Laurent Truc
20 avril 2024
https://www.ligneclaire.info/olivier-grenson-2024-290475.html
Talking with: Nate Powell
By Sarah Hunter.
February 1, 2024 (Booklist).
https://www.booklistonline.com/Talking-with-Nate-Powell-Hunter-Sarah/pid=9791206