Kibbles 'n' Bits, 2/24/12
§ J. Caleb Mozzocco has a lengthy look at Nancy Goldstein’s Nancy Goldstein’s Jackie Ormes: The First African American Woman Cartoonist:
. Goldstein makes quite clear what an incredible, colorful person Ormes was, and what a fascinating life she lead, but the biographical sections are tantalizing: One may find oneself wanting much more detail, to join Ormes in the newspaper offices or society functions she covered and put on. And while there is an awful lot of comics art reproduced within its pages, but due to the special and financial limitations of this book (it’s not an archival project, after all) and the simple lack of availability of original art, original newspapers her work was published in, or even copies or microfilm of those papers, much (too much) of Ormes’ work is lost to history.
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 2/23/12
Oh man! With so many of the great characters of the 20th century coming into the public domain, this is going to be one wild ride—and being a copyright lawyer was never more lucrative
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 2/22/12
As I read links, I think about things. Here are some of those thoughts.
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 1/31/2012
January done...so soon? Only a few more months left for life as we know it!
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 1/19/12
§ Scott Edelman spotted a kid reading a mysterious comic book in an old episode of The Mary Tyler Moore show and can't make out the logo. Can you help him ID the book? (Chances are it was a prop, fake book, but maybe Kalo* drew some of it?) We're more intrigued by the child's violent blue jacket.
News and notes: January 1-15
Alcatraz premiere is comics-centric, two new Love and Rockets books, tons of new books for spring.
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 1/4/12
All kinds of news and quotes from the world of comics! Comics are back! The Huffington Post said it is so!
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 1/3/12
It's a brand new day here at Stately Beat Manor! We're rested and refreshed, and based on past refreshments, this state will last well into the early hours of the morning.
Kibbles 'n' Bits, 12/23/11 interview edition
One of the best comics traditions of the holiday season is The Comics Reporter's Holiday Interview series, which is running now. As usual it's an information- and insight-filled series. Thus far we have:
