Remembering Richard Sala
Richard Sala’s editor and longtime friend, Fantagraphics Associate Publisher Eric Reynolds looks back at the experience of working with the artist, who passed away unexpectedly last month.
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Morgan Vogel, 1986-2020
Morgan Vogel, a cartoonist known for her distinctively intelligent work, went missing on April 8th. She was found dead Sunday, May 24th, at age 34. Today, a group of her friends and artistic collaborators reminisce.
There’s No “I” In “Team”. There Is An “I” In “Win”. – This Week’s Links
Clark’s link round up of comics news is here, and there was a ton of it this week–you know what to do, click friendly readers!
Art & Quarantine: Beatrice Alemagna
Cynthia catches up with artist Beatrice Alemagna about how she’s been managing her time at home, how it has impacted her work methods, and her uneasy relationship with “social” media.
Art In Quarantine: Julia Gfrörer
Julia Gfrörer talks to Alex Dueben about how the current pandemic has impacted her creative schedule, and what routines she’s using to cope with our new state of affairs.
“These Are People Who Are Driving Manga in a Direction for the Future”: An Interview with the Editors of Glaeolia
Venture inside the newest anthology of small-press Japanese comics in the company of its editors! Preview images! Anecdotes about licensing! Explanatory notes! EVERYTHING.
Rob Kirby: Day Five
There’s one challenge that the Cartoonist’s Diary must sometimes embrace: how far are you willing to go? Today, Rob Kirby takes a very specific plunge!
Checkpoints Go Up At 15 Miles – This Week’s Links
It’s Friday, a holiday weekend is on the way, and Clark has all the comics news, reviews and things that may give you the blues to fill up the hours. Get to clicking!
Excerpt: A Gift For A Ghost
Check out a 6 page excerpt from Borja González’s A Gift For A Ghost, published by Selfmadehero!
Rob Kirby: Day Four
If you thought you knew what was coming after yesterday’s entry, then today might come as a shock: a phone is about to make some noise, and a situation is about to change!
The Wreckage: Part One
Tegan takes us back to the past, no longer as recent as it once was, for a look at the Doom Patrol–specifically, the one whose legacy remains critically intact.
Rob Kirby: Day Three
Rob’s job is taken up less of his time than usual, and while that isn’t by choice, so far, things are working out just fine. His hair, on the other hand, is showing signs of trouble.
“The Formula Is Your Friend”: An Interview With Kelly Thompson
Kelly Thompson talks about her prolific string of well-received Archie & Marvel titles, her love of humor, character voice and collaboration, and the path her freelance career has taken.
Rob Kirby: Day Two
Today, Rob gets the kind of weather his soul needs, some evidence that the “big move” was the “right move”, but a knockout reminder of the world outside is waiting in the wings.
“Pumping Raw Sewage into the Water Supply”: A Conversation about Tech and Stock Illustrations with Roman Muradov
A tech company’s attempt at ripping off a talented artist results in a firehose of explanation for the current state of working with big companies, maintaining one’s own aesthetic, and what we’re talking about when we talk about “selling out”.
Rob Kirby: Day One
Rob is hunkered down at home, and it’s doing things to his hair, his relationship, and his feelings: and that’s all okay. A new Cartoonist’s Diary begins!
Caniff in the 21st Century
A look at the work that the audience does mentally when reading a comics page, with Caniff, Herriman and more up for example.
Anything Can Happen In The Next Half Hour – This Week’s Links
This week, there’s so enough comics news to make you question whether or not there needs to be any more. Tell that truck to go back, Steve! My heart is full.
Excerpt: I Think He’s Crazy
Check out a 10 page excerpt from the Fantagraphics collection of B.K. Taylor’s comics, I Think He’s Crazy, and ask yourself: do you agree?
Martin Pasko: 1954-2020
A look at the recently deceased comics writer, who found his way from the letters column to the creators table.
Traducción Con Tijeras: How Fantagraphics’ Spanish Fever Cut A New Path In Comics Translation
Bart Hulley uncovers the dynamic lengths Kristy Valenti went to so that José Domingo’s jokes wouldn’t go unread when his work was brought to the US by Fantagraphics in 2016.
The Tony Shenton Interview
Austin English speaks to Tony Shenton, a one-of-a-kind individual in the comics industry, on his history as a sales rep, retailer, and talent scout–and what he thinks the future holds.
“Richard”
A remembrance of cartoonist Richard Sala, by his longtime friend Daniel Clowes.
