Human Parasytes
Court is in session, and Noah has some theories about Hitoshi Iwaaki’s Parasyte, the popular 90s manga where a guy gets super powers and uses them to slice people open but still can’t seem to crack a smile.
Columns
Infinite Crisis: Universe as Product
Tom Kaczynski takes a look at how a DC Comics attempt at narrative streamlining (taken on as an attempt to best a competitor) inadvertently succeeded in making “narrative universes” the Platonic product storytelling aims to achieve.
Nathan Gelgud: Day Five
In Nathan’s final installment of his Cartoonist’s Diary, he’s trying to make his way through his past, ours; the thoughts that haunt him, the stories he remembers. It’s the only option.
The Craziest Damn Superhero Universe: All Time Comics
Paul Tumey goes all in on the work found in All Time Comics, a gonzo series of super-hero comics made by the likes of Trevor Von Eeden, Josh Simmons, Josh Bayer, Julia Gfrörer, Noah Van Sciver and more.
Nathan Gelgud: Day Four
Today, Nathan is grappling with the loss of more freelance work, and his own struggles with the “right” way to feel, the best reaction, the next step to take.
Nathan Gelgud: Day Three
As work begins to dry up, Nathan finds himself with some time for reading: but you’re never going to guess what subject haunts his trip to the history section.
Nathan Gelgud: Day Two
In today’s installment of Nathan’s Diary, the pandemic is creeping its way into one of the most simple pleasures that Nathan has left: tunes!
More Corona Cartoons, Japan
Ryan Holmberg continues his series on work influenced by the coronavirus outbreak, with a look at manga and manga-adjacent media, from manga- and anime-based memes and single-page comics-format parodies, to charming cartoon diaries, admonitory medical manga, classical political cartoons, and revivals of older pandemic-themed comics.
Nathan Gelgud: Day One
A new Cartoonist’s Diary begins, with Nathan Gelgud grappling with the all new challenges inherent in something as simple as going to the grocery store.
Six Will Get You Ditko, Miller & Byrne
Sobel’s back-issue trip to the Koch Warehouse in Brooklyn results in a trip to the Frank Miller advocacy court, questions about the Phantom Stranger, and more footnotes than I have memories of my father saying he loved me!
Corona Cartoons, Japan
Ryan Holmberg takes a look at manga and manga-adjacent media dealing with the coronavirus outbreak, from manga- and anime-based memes and single-page comics-format parodies, to charming cartoon diaries, admonitory medical manga, classical political cartoons, and revivals of older pandemic-themed comics.
Ogre’s Grove
Keith talks to Justin Sinnott (the “Ogre” of “Ogre’s Grove”) about the recent shift in distribution, and how he thinks it might actually improve things.
Kevin McCloskey: Day Four
Jokes are free and easily available in Kutztown: but cilantro you have to get all on your own!
Kevin McCloskey: Day Three
Kevin takes in some time to reflect on another of Kutztown’s famous artists in today’s Cartoonist’s Diary!
Kevin McCloskey: Day Two
Kevin catches us up on the local sights in Kutztown, and then stands up for himself when a cougher comes calling. It’s Day Two!
Kevin McCloskey: Day One
A new Cartoonist’s Diary begins, with Kutztown’s own Kevin McCloskey clocking in for a look at his mailbox, his fertilizer, and his missing mailman!
Henry Boltinoff: 1914-2001
His signature was everywhere—magazines, comic books, comic strips. R.C. Harvey sat down with back in 2001 to find out what was behind it all.
Fatbottom
Nicholas catches up with Nico Rodríguez about how things have been at Fatbottom, the popular Barcelona comic shop in the wake of Spain’s response to the spread of COVID-19.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
