The Comics Journal
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The Magazine of Comics Journalism, Criticism and History
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A treatise on the demise of newspaper comics, with "Beetle Bailey" as Exhibit A. A new piece for "The Comics Journal."
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Mort Walker, Beetle Bailey, and the decline and fall of newspaper comics - The Comics Journal
Two decades ago, Brian Sendelbach did a series of subversive, brain-twisting comics under the guise of “Smell of Steve, Inc.” Among them was (and I may have the title wrong) “The Laughing Disease,” in...
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January 7, 2026 at 6:55 PM
A treatise on the demise of newspaper comics, with "Beetle Bailey" as Exhibit A. A new piece for "The Comics Journal."
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What does the closure of B&T mean for #Libraries—especially for comics & graphic novels?
@ginagagliano.bsky.social takes a thoughtful look at the ripple effects, and Britten Follett shares her perspective on what’s next and how the industry can support public libraries.
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@ginagagliano.bsky.social takes a thoughtful look at the ripple effects, and Britten Follett shares her perspective on what’s next and how the industry can support public libraries.
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I talked to publishers, librarians, and distributors about comics and the demise of venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor!
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'Books are going to take longer to get to libraries': What Baker & Taylor's demise means for comics - The Comics Journal
Diamond’s disintegration is not the only crisis facing comics publishers these days. The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor. If you’re not...
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January 7, 2026 at 8:54 PM
What does the closure of B&T mean for #Libraries—especially for comics & graphic novels?
@ginagagliano.bsky.social takes a thoughtful look at the ripple effects, and Britten Follett shares her perspective on what’s next and how the industry can support public libraries.
@comicsjournal.bsky.social
@ginagagliano.bsky.social takes a thoughtful look at the ripple effects, and Britten Follett shares her perspective on what’s next and how the industry can support public libraries.
@comicsjournal.bsky.social
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Having worked in public library cataloging, I understand the impact B&T's closing means. This article explains it well, and also explains why it's taking longer for titles to reach your library's shelves...
‘Books are going to take longer to get to libraries’: What Baker & Taylor’s demise means for comics by Gina Gagliano www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
January 7, 2026 at 3:35 PM
Having worked in public library cataloging, I understand the impact B&T's closing means. This article explains it well, and also explains why it's taking longer for titles to reach your library's shelves...
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I talked to publishers, librarians, and distributors about comics and the demise of venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor!
www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
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'Books are going to take longer to get to libraries': What Baker & Taylor's demise means for comics - The Comics Journal
Diamond’s disintegration is not the only crisis facing comics publishers these days. The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor. If you’re not...
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January 6, 2026 at 6:27 PM
I talked to publishers, librarians, and distributors about comics and the demise of venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor!
www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
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Remembering Dan Moynihan, 1973-2025 - The Comics Journal www.tcj.com/remembering-...
Remembering Dan Moynihan, 1973-2025 - The Comics Journal
The news came out towards the end of the month that Boston cartoonist, illustrator and children's author Dan Moynihan passed away on Dec. 21 due to a medical emergency. He was 52. His friend Dave…
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January 6, 2026 at 11:35 AM
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"The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor."
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From The Comics Journal: tcj.com/books-are-going-to-take-longer-to-get-to-libraries-what-baker-taylors-demise-means-for-comics
'Books are going to take longer to get to libraries': What Baker & Taylor's demise means for comics - The Comics Journal
Diamond’s disintegration is not the only crisis facing comics publishers these days. The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor. If you’re not...
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January 5, 2026 at 8:39 PM
"The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor."
From The Comics Journal: tcj.com/books-are-going-to-take-longer-to-get-to-libraries-what-baker-taylors-demise-means-for-comics
From The Comics Journal: tcj.com/books-are-going-to-take-longer-to-get-to-libraries-what-baker-taylors-demise-means-for-comics
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For comics folks whose readership is often centered in libraries, this is important. From @ginagagliano.bsky.social www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
'Books are going to take longer to get to libraries': What Baker & Taylor's demise means for comics - The Comics Journal
Diamond’s disintegration is not the only crisis facing comics publishers these days. The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor. If you’re not...
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January 5, 2026 at 4:46 PM
For comics folks whose readership is often centered in libraries, this is important. From @ginagagliano.bsky.social www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
Happy Birthday Hayao Miyazaki!
January 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Happy Birthday Hayao Miyazaki!
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‘Books are going to take longer to get to libraries’: What Baker & Taylor’s demise means for comics by Gina Gagliano www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
January 5, 2026 at 4:10 PM
‘Books are going to take longer to get to libraries’: What Baker & Taylor’s demise means for comics by Gina Gagliano www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
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"'Books Are Going to Take Longer to Get to Libraries': What Baker & Taylor's Demise Means for Comics" by Gina Gagliano, writing for @comicsjournal.bsky.social (1/5/26): www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
'Books are going to take longer to get to libraries': What Baker & Taylor's demise means for comics - The Comics Journal
Diamond’s disintegration is not the only crisis facing comics publishers these days. The latest distribution company ceasing to exist is the venerable library distributor Baker & Taylor. If you’re not...
www.tcj.com
January 5, 2026 at 12:52 PM
"'Books Are Going to Take Longer to Get to Libraries': What Baker & Taylor's Demise Means for Comics" by Gina Gagliano, writing for @comicsjournal.bsky.social (1/5/26): www.tcj.com/books-are-go...
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Nice wee mention in the @comicsjournal.bsky.social for Stramash ‘63 of which there will be more this year most likely issues 2 and 3 in early summer to complete the current storyline before doing some longer one-shots.
January 3, 2026 at 10:45 AM
Nice wee mention in the @comicsjournal.bsky.social for Stramash ‘63 of which there will be more this year most likely issues 2 and 3 in early summer to complete the current storyline before doing some longer one-shots.
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From the Comics Journal ’Best of 2025’ list #insectart #graphicnovels #insectopolis @wwnorton.com #entomology
December 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
From the Comics Journal ’Best of 2025’ list #insectart #graphicnovels #insectopolis @wwnorton.com #entomology
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Thanks to Michael Dooley for calling out How Comics Are Made as one of his picks for 2025 at the Comic Journal! www.tcj.com/the-best-com...
December 28, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Thanks to Michael Dooley for calling out How Comics Are Made as one of his picks for 2025 at the Comic Journal! www.tcj.com/the-best-com...
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Here is a really lovely reflection on Dalton Webb, and what it is like to know him. Lots of comics-folk share wonderful words, which makes sense because he was a wonderful guy. I feel that you'll be glad you read it.
Dalton Webb (1972-2025), an artist’s life - The Comics Journal
Henry Chamberlain, as well as several other cartoonists and friends, remember Webb, who passed away in early November.
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December 13, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Here is a really lovely reflection on Dalton Webb, and what it is like to know him. Lots of comics-folk share wonderful words, which makes sense because he was a wonderful guy. I feel that you'll be glad you read it.
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Many thanks to Jemma Sharp for including "Astorial Compendium" in the "The Best Comics of 2025 (as chosen by contributors)" at @comicsjournal.bsky.social
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December 26, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Many thanks to Jemma Sharp for including "Astorial Compendium" in the "The Best Comics of 2025 (as chosen by contributors)" at @comicsjournal.bsky.social
https://www.tcj.com/the-best-comics-of-2025-as-chosen-by-our-contributors/#sharp
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nice to see simplicity on the big tcj list three (!) times :)
The best comics of 2025, as chosen by our contributors - The Comics Journal
We asked our contributors what they thought were the best comics of 2025 were. Here's what they said.
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December 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
nice to see simplicity on the big tcj list three (!) times :)
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Stunned & thrilled YOU AND ME ON REPEAT popped up (twice!!) on @comicsjournal.bsky.social’s year end list :’) shoutout @andrewfarago.bsky.social and @henrychamberlain.bsky.social :)
December 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Stunned & thrilled YOU AND ME ON REPEAT popped up (twice!!) on @comicsjournal.bsky.social’s year end list :’) shoutout @andrewfarago.bsky.social and @henrychamberlain.bsky.social :)
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every single great bande dessinée you've been missing out on, compiled by yours truly for the @comicsjournal.bsky.social
The best comics of 2025, as chosen by our contributors - The Comics Journal
We asked our contributors what they thought were the best comics of 2025 were. Here's what they said.
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December 25, 2025 at 7:53 AM
every single great bande dessinée you've been missing out on, compiled by yours truly for the @comicsjournal.bsky.social
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🎁 What a nice Christmas surprise to find we’ve made it to another year-end list! Thank you to @comicsjournal.bsky.social for including YOU MUST TAKE PART IN REVOLUTION! Also — in 2025 I learned to use Canva to book promo, though I def. shouldn't quit my day job. 😂
December 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
🎁 What a nice Christmas surprise to find we’ve made it to another year-end list! Thank you to @comicsjournal.bsky.social for including YOU MUST TAKE PART IN REVOLUTION! Also — in 2025 I learned to use Canva to book promo, though I def. shouldn't quit my day job. 😂
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Us beaming that THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET is one of
@comicsjournal.bsky.social's Best Comics of 2025! 🙌
Congrats to @jamesthefourth.bsky.social, Elsa Charretier, Jordie Bellaire & @adityab.net! @readtinyonion.bsky.social www.tcj.com/the-best-com...
@comicsjournal.bsky.social's Best Comics of 2025! 🙌
Congrats to @jamesthefourth.bsky.social, Elsa Charretier, Jordie Bellaire & @adityab.net! @readtinyonion.bsky.social www.tcj.com/the-best-com...
December 24, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Us beaming that THE CITY BENEATH HER FEET is one of
@comicsjournal.bsky.social's Best Comics of 2025! 🙌
Congrats to @jamesthefourth.bsky.social, Elsa Charretier, Jordie Bellaire & @adityab.net! @readtinyonion.bsky.social www.tcj.com/the-best-com...
@comicsjournal.bsky.social's Best Comics of 2025! 🙌
Congrats to @jamesthefourth.bsky.social, Elsa Charretier, Jordie Bellaire & @adityab.net! @readtinyonion.bsky.social www.tcj.com/the-best-com...
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The Adventure Time comics we did for got a best of 2025 shoutout over at @comicsjournal.bsky.social ! thanks @janethesturgeon.bsky.social
December 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
The Adventure Time comics we did for got a best of 2025 shoutout over at @comicsjournal.bsky.social ! thanks @janethesturgeon.bsky.social
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Thank you @janethesturgeon.bsky.social @comicsjournal.bsky.social !!! 🥹🥹🥹🥹 @tamrabonvillain.bsky.social @beccasee.bsky.social @msbrittanyjean.bsky.social @paulinaganucheau.bsky.social @hainingart.bsky.social WE DID IT
December 24, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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One issue in and Galactic is already one of @comicsjournal.bsky.social's Best Comics of 2025 💪 Massive kudos to @curtpires.bsky.social, @amilcarpinna.bsky.social, Lee Loughridge & @micahmyers.bsky.social 🚀
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December 24, 2025 at 10:56 PM
One issue in and Galactic is already one of @comicsjournal.bsky.social's Best Comics of 2025 💪 Massive kudos to @curtpires.bsky.social, @amilcarpinna.bsky.social, Lee Loughridge & @micahmyers.bsky.social 🚀
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THE COMICS JOURNAL: The best comics of 2025, as chosen by our contributors
The best comics of 2025, as chosen by our contributors - The Comics Journal
We asked our contributors what they thought were the best comics of 2025 were. Here's what they said.
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December 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
THE COMICS JOURNAL: The best comics of 2025, as chosen by our contributors