The Comic Book Scare and the New Criticism
In this excerpt from Jared Gardner’s Projections: Comics and the History of 21st-Century Storytelling, Wonder Woman meets Cleanth Brooks. Continue reading
One-Artist Anthology Comics
As if it weren’t enough that comics are the domain of the obsessive control freak, there is a cartooning sect that perfectly defines the creative mania responsible for some of our greatest works: the one-artist anthology. This is its history. Continue reading
Small Human Ordinariness: An Interview With Tom Gauld
The British author of Goliath talks to Hayley Campbell about storytelling, drawing and youthful dreams. Continue reading
Commencement Address: Center for Cartoon Studies, May 2012
Tom De Haven’s words of wisdom to young cartoonists. Continue reading
Tony DeZuniga, First of the Filipino Comics Wave, November 8th, 1941—May 11, 2012
A cartoonist best-known to American readers for co-creating the Black Orchid and the surly supernatural western hero Jonah Hex. Continue reading
Maurice Sendak Interview Sneak Preview
Gary Groth remembers Maurice Sendak, and introduces excerpts from his career-spanning interview with the artist in the upcoming TCJ #302. Continue reading
The King of the Wild Things Is Dead. Long Live the King. Maurice Sendak (1928-2012)
In this obituary, Philip Nel, a children’s literature scholar, provides a historical overview of Maurice Sendak’s career and legacy. Continue reading
