Comics writer Stan Lee, today nearly synonymous with Marvel, is a figure beloved by many. Known for pushing the envelope in the comics medium, he has inspired countless creatives to pursue their vision. Documentary filmmaker David Gelb, who expanded the visual language of the medium with his debut film “Jiro Dreams of Sushi” and created…

Ming Pao (Hong Kong newspaper) announced on May 11, by way of an editorial note, that it will cease publication of the 40-year-old Zunzi political comic strip as of Sunday, May 14. It did not provide any reason for doing so. On May 11, Ming Pao published two issues of Zunzi as usual while announcing…

Eric July, 32, has been a fan of comic books since he was a kid. His podcast “For Canon Sake” and YouTube show “YoungRippa59” often center around comics. The comics industry’s creative decline, however, is typically the subject that takes center stage. Having ingratiated himself into the world of comics and studied the reasons for…

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A mad scientist attempts to blow up Manhattan. Lois Lane investigates and Superman saves the day. Animation by Steve Muffati and Arnold Gillespie Story by Seymour Kneitel and Isadore Sparber Music by Sammy Timberg Produced in 1942 Electric Earthquake is the seventh of the 17 animated Technicolor short films based on the DC Comics character…