Alison Wilgus: Day Four
Alison’s Wiscon diary turns its focus to inspiration and admiration, with today’s installment looking at the Tiptree Award ceremony.
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Alison Wilgus: Day Three
There’s few things that beat the satisfaction of being in the company of a good auctioneer, doing their deal.
It Is Time To Boycott Marvel
RJ Casey has had it up to here, and has decided it’s time to pull out of this whole arrangement. Will you join him?
The Ernie Colón Interview
In this 2007 interview, Ernie Colón talks to Kent Worcester about working for Harvey, Warren, DC, Marvel and his collaborations with Sid Jacobson going back to the 1970s.
Alison Wilgus: Day Two
You never know what is gonna pluck those emotional cords, but when they do land on ya, it’s best for it to happen amongst supportive peers. Alison Wilgus has the scoop!
Alison Wilgus: Day One
It’s a new week, and a new Cartoonist Diary: Alison Wilgus is here, reminding you that sometimes, you’ll finish reading a comic on a plane only to find yourself immediately discussing it with the publishing director of Random House Graphic.
Ernie Colón: July 13, 1931 – August 8, 2019
Ringgenberg remembers Ernie Colón, an artist who worked in virtually every comics genre but is best known for his work on Harvey characters such as Richie Rich and his nonfiction “documentary style” graphic works.
Molly Mendoza: Day Five
It’s Friday, and for many, that means it is time to kick back and enjoy life–but if your enjoyment might result in a hangover, you might want to check out Molly Mendoza’s cautionary tale!
Bad Scene, Everyone’s Fault (This Week’s Links)
The week that was, the comics it saw, via Mister Ryan Flanders!
I Feel Like We Don’t Meaningfully Have Much Of An “Underground” Right Now”: An Interview With Evan Dahm
Evan Dahm talks to Sloane Leong about the exciting sprawl his career in comics has taking, from successful webcomics to series work with publishers, all while struggling against the traditional expectations of what a “story” is supposed to be.
Molly Mendoza: Day Four
Can cats be disappointed in their owners behavior, hobbies and general lifestyle choices? It’s not a rhetorical question for Molly Mendoza, and she’s getting prepared for the experience!
Molly Mendoza: Day Three
Cars, crowds and horses are the thing that frighten cartoonists the most, supposedly. But that’s just kids stuff: when Molly Mendoza wants a challenge, it’s “music” that she’s gonna draw.
Excerpt: The Backstage Of A Dishwashing Webshow
Check out a 17 page excerpt from Keren Katz’ The Backstage of a Dishwashing Webshow, coming this fall from Secret Acres.
Twin Mirrors and More: Viktor Hachmang At Landfill
Oliver Ristau takes a look at three books from Viktor Hachmang, released over the last few years by one of the most exciting and experimental publishers of recent memory, Landfill Editions.
Molly Mendoza: Day Two
Traffic attempts to get in the way of a good time, but Molly’s not going to let a bunch of cars get in the way of her and a good time. It’s a Cartoonist Diary Tuesday!
Molly Mendoza: Day One
The only way out is through: there’s a reason that phrase has stuck around for a bit. Welcome to Molly Mendoza’s Cartoonist Diary!
“I Did It The Other Way Around”: An Interview With Joan Steacy
For her first foray into the artform, Joan Steacy went long–a 250 page graphic novel, detailing a semi-fictionalized account of her life. Today, she’s speaking with Alex Dueben about her life, her unusual background, and the variety of real life people who appear in Aurora Borealice.
Feeling Like a Vigilante or a Missionary (This Week’s Links)
Time to look at the week that wuz, and the comics news that entails. Ryan Flanders is on the scene!
An Interview with Trevor Von Eeden (Reprise)
Michel Fiffe’s groundbreaking 2009 interview with legendary artist Trevor Von Eeden, first published in The Comics Journal #298, makes its online debut.
“Magic is Bunk, o’course… Still… Whaddyuh Know?” The Curious Pull of Harold Gray’s Little Orphan Annie
Frank Young takes a look back at Harold Gray’s groundbreaking, fun, and (occasionally) Little Orphan Annie.
“Simplifying Is My Thing”: Sloane Leong Talks To Giorgia Marras
Cartoonist and critic Leong is speaking with the her fellow artists-in-residence at the Maison de Auteurs in Angouleme, France. This week, she talks to Giorgia Marras about the inspiration and decisions behind her graphic novel, Sissi, Une Femme Au Delà Du Conte De Fées.
The League Of Extraordinary Gentlemen: The Tempest
Brian Nicholson takes a look at Alan Moore and Kevin O’Neill’s League of Extraordinary of Gentlemen, whose recent conclusion reportedly serves as the conclusion of Moore’s career in comics as well.
You Build Walls, We’re Gonna Probably Dig Holes (This Week’s Links)
Comics news and happenings from Ryan Flanders. Just imagine he has one of those hats, and that he’s about to sing.
Paul Krassner, Dead at 87: An Appreciation
Ethan Persoff reflects on Paul Krassner’s work with Wally Wood, Kalynn Campbell and Richard Guindon.
