NYCC 2025 The Art Knight: Batman in Animation
Anthony Andujar Jr. Warner Bros. Animation has defined the animated legacy of the Dark Knight – from Batman: The Animated Series and Justice League to Batman: The Brave and the Bold, Batman: Caped…
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Talking with Thomas Snigoski and Jeannine Acheson
Thomas E. Snigoski and Jeannine Acheson are longtime collaborators whose creative partnership has spanned comics and prose, most notably with their work on Vampirella, Vampiverse, Pantha, and Vampirella: Dark Reflections.…
Talking With Roberta Sammarco
Italian illustrator Roberta Sammarco discovered her path to comics through her father’s Bonelli Tex collection and her brother’s PlayStation games, where watching Spider-Man swing across virtual skylines sparked a fascination…
Anime NYC 2025 Through My Eyes: A Diary of Encounters and Creativity
This year, I had the privilege of attending Anime NYC 2025. In the same vein as having covered press for Comic-Con since 2022, after a decade of writing reviews on…
Talking With Scott Gerard Ruhl
From the surreal energy of Spümcø cartoons to the haunting aesthetics of Aeon Flux and Ghost in the Shell, illustrator and comic creator Scott Gerard Ruhl draws from a kaleidoscope…
Talking With 222Degreees AKA Wesley Quiles
In the world of independent comics, few creators are blending visual intensity with psychological depth quite like Wesley Quiles, better known by his artistic moniker 222Degreees. A professional tattoo artist…
Talking With Jamal Makin Shabazz
From tracing cartoons on the TV screen to founding his own storytelling studio, Jamal Shabazz’s journey into the world of comics and animation was never just a dream—it was a…
Talking With Jason Shawn Alexander
Few artists move between the grotesque and the sublime with as much confidence as Jason Shawn Alexander. With a style steeped in shadow and soul, Alexander has carved a distinct…
Talking With Carlo Quispe
Carlo Quispe’s journey through comics began across three continents, absorbing a rich mix of Latin American satire, European humor, and American indie and mainstream styles. This global blend of influences…
Mocca Fest 2025 Recap: A Celebration of Indie Comics
The Society of Illustrators hosted its 23rd annual convention, the MoCCA Arts Festival, which was a delight. The fest was held at the Metropolitan Pavilion at 125 West 18th St…