Article Archive
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 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!
“The Real Fun Of These Projects Is Working With People You Really Love”: A Conversation with Dan Nadel
Frank Young catches up with TCJ’s former editor, Dan Nadel, on the Ogden Whitney collection of romance comics he co-edited, how his upcoming biography of Robert Crumb came about, and what he’s been reading lately.
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.
No One Cared Who I Was Until I Refused To Put On The Mask – This Week’s Links
It’s been one of the biggest weeks of comics news, and Clark’s round-up reflects that both in length and width. Will the news extend beyond those dimensional qualities? Journey inward to find the answer!
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!
Vintage, Third-Wave, Retro Sexy: An Interview And Review of Carta Monir’s Napkin
Jean M. Hodges takes a look at Carta Monir’s comment card zine Napkin, talks to the artist about sex, and talks about how creators can take control of their story, their identity–and how pleasurable that experience can be.
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.
“As Far As Career Goes, It Was One Option”: The Tom Scioli Interview
Ian Thomas speaks to Tom Scioli about the entirety of his comics career (so far), how he decides which projects he’ll tackle, how he feels about being “the Kirby guy” after all these years.
My Uncle Milton – A Milton Glaser Remembrance by Steven Brower
Steven Brower reminisces about his Milton Glaser, his relative, and his impact on his personal and professional life.
That Agony Is Your Triumph – This Week’s Links
This week, Clark has a satchel full of links to comics news, reviews and assorted properties to assist you in “staying informed”. Why is that in quotes? Read to find out!
“It’s Just Ridiculous”: A Conversation With George O’Connor
Alex Dueben’s catching up with cartoonists stuck at home, and this week, it’s George O’Connor in the hot seat to talk about gratitude, perspective, and uncertainty.
1970 Joe Sinnott Interview
In this 1970 interview, a 15 year old Gary Groth and co. talk to Marvel Comics inker Joe Sinnott about the Comics Code, the ACBA, Kirby, and more.
Tobe Johnson’s Letter to Larry Marder
A letter sent to CBLDF President Larry Marder detailing Charles Brownstein’s alleged behavior towards Cheyenne Allott during her employment at the CBLDF.
CBLDF Board President Christina Merkler Responds To Questions From TCJ
CBLDF Board President Christina Merkler’s full responses to TCJ’s questions regarding Charles Brownstein in 2020.
Epidemic, Lockdown & Civil Unrest: The Paris Siege Cartoonists
Cynthia Rose takes a look back at another time when a whole bunch of cartoonists were forced inside by a pandemic while dealing with a government that didn’t seem to have a clue how to handle things.
No Oversight Leads to a History of Sexual Misconduct And Bullying at the CBLDF
TCJ follows a trail of harassment, hostility and alcohol as Cheyenne Allot and others speak out against CBLDF Executive Director Charles Brownstein and the Fund struggles to regain the public’s trust.
Cheyenne Allot’s Non-Disclosure Agreement With The CBLDF
The full text of Cheyenne Allot’s Non-Disclosure Agreement with the CBLDF.
I’ll Be The Carl Reiner Guy, And You Be What’s-His-Face – This Week’s Links
It’s time for your weekly round up of all the stories, reviews and interviews that the comics world has to offer–and the list is not a small one, so you’ll want to have some water, keep an eye on your macros. You’ve got clicking in store!
The Wreckage: Part Two
Tegan concludes her look at Grant Morrison and Richard Case’s shadow-casting run on Doom Patrol to see what it can tell us about comics, nostalgia, and Cliff Steele.
Al Jaffee At 99
Recently retired at the age of 99, Gary Groth catches up with Al Jaffee on his career, his comics, and the things he left behind.
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.
