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‘He led a big life’: Discussing the legacy of Drew Hayes and Poison Elves with Robb Horan
Starting in 1991, Drew Hayes wrote, illustrated, and — for the first 20 issues — published, Poison Elves, a dark fantasy series chronicling the life and times of a frequently down-on-his-luck elf named Lusiphur. When he died at the far-too-young age of 37 in 2007, Hayes had created just under 100 of a planned 300… Read more »
Nazo Funny: The Third Reich’s War on Cartoons
Political cartoon cavalcade by Hank Kennedy.
R.I.P. underground comics pioneer Frank Stack, 1937-2026
Frank Stack, the cartoonist, painter and educator whose 1964 The Adventures of Jesus is considered by some historians to be the very first “underground comic book,” died on April 12 at the University of Missouri’s University Hospital. He was 88.
‘I’ll probably die on the job’: An unambiguous conversation with Bryan Talbot
Bryan Talbot interviewed by J.D. Harlock.
Excerpt: Paper Airplane
Today on TCJ we are pleased as punch to bring you an excerpt from Paper Airplane, a new magazine of comics, long-form writing, games, puzzles, and other sorts of things you like. Paper Airplane Vol. 1 began as a fundraiser for Refugees.org, you can now find both print and digital editions of Vol. 2 here.… Read more »
TCJ Special Edition Vol. 5: On Top of the Mountain: The Influential Manga of Yoshiharu Tsuge
In this feature from The Comics Journal Special Edition 5: 2005, Beatrice Marechal argues that Yoshiharu Tsuge’s work created new storytelling possibilities for manga.
Yoshiharu Tsuge, 1937-2026
Zack Davisson pays homage to the legendary mangaka, who passed away earlier this year.
The Comics Journal #69: The Gerry Conway Interview
In this interview from TCJ #69 (December 1981), Bob Gustaveson asks Marvel / DC writer Gerry Conway about working with Stan Lee, Steve Ditko, Jim Shooter and many others, sales number mysteries, writing characters like Wonder Woman, Peter Parker, Captain America, and killing Gwen Stacy.
An interview with Iasmin Omar Ata: ‘I just always gravitated towards multiple mediums’
Gina Gagliano talks to the Palestinian cartoonist about their latest book, Wallflower, and more.
‘I’ve gone back to basics’: Catching up with Frank Quitely
The renowned artist talks about teaching comics, the current political climate and bending time on the page.
The Comics Journal #189: The Frank Stack Interview
In this August 1996 TCJ #189 interview with one of the earliest underground cartoonists, Jim Ottaviani and Steve Lieber ask Frank Stack about working with Harvey Pekar, teaching, Gilbert Shelton, Foolbert Funnies, the New Adventures of Jesus and more.
Captive of the Sun — This Week’s Links
Enjoy today’s column as much as you can, for Clark is on vacation next week.
Arrivals and Departures — April 2026
Traveling through the desert of zines with the Critic with No Name- it’s April’s Arrivals and Departures by RJ Casey.
‘I realized how hilarious it is to do a gorgeous, realistic picture of a disgusting mess’: A Taste of Jennifer Hayden
The dazzling Jennifer Hayden interviewed by Alex Dueben.
The Cham-Cham — This Week’s Links
Layoffs, deaths and the usual collection of reviews, interviews and think pieces await you.
Hermann, hero of the hard boiled, 1938-2026
Cynthia Rose pays homage to auteur Hermann Huppen, who signed himself “Hermann”, who passed away in Belgium on March 22.
An interview with Deathbulge’s Dan Martin: ‘Eyes and mouths are where the party is at’
J.D. Harlock talks to the popular online cartoonist about his career and venturing into video games.
The Matti Hagelberg interview: ‘The secret to my humor is that I don’t have a sense of humor’
Robert Aman talks to the Finnish cartoonist about his career, work process and why you can’t get any decent scratchboard anymore.
April Skies — This Week’s Links
It is an absolutely bafflingly insane time to be plugged into the news on a daily basis right now. But let’s try anyway.
Sam Kieth, Jan. 11, 1963 — March 16, 2026
Andrew Farago pays homage to the late Maxx creator, who died back on March 15.
Telling Armenian Stories That Will Leave You Hungry For More: Nadine Takvorian in conversation with Robert Mgrdich Apelian
gina Gagliano in conversation with Robert Mgrdich Apelian and Nadine Takvorian about her recent book, Armaveni: A Graphic Novel of the Armenian Genocide (Levine Querido, 2026), grab a snack before you proceed to read, you’re going to get hungry.
Kasia Babis and Seth Tobocman on looking for That Elusive Ethical Boundary
Kasia Babis and Seth Tobocman in conversation with Alex Dueben.
Voyage dans la Lune – This Week’s Links
If you were anything like Clark Burscough, I’d have something to like about you: here’s this week’s links.
