Diverse Media Notes

August 2022 graphic novel picks and news

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in August 2022 (and beyond). Also: thoughts on the continued publishing of annuals.

A look at the most widely-recognized and famous Western animated cartoons, from Looney Tunes to “The Simpsons,” plus “merely well known” runners-up.

Some noteworthy examples of the long list of references to baseball in cartoons, from Marvel and DC Comics to “The Simpsons.”

Comichron and ICv2 released their annual comic sales report. 2021 comic sales hit record highs, especially graphic novels.

A look at some noteworthy examples of Canada in cartoons, from Golden Age comic “Nelvana of the Northern Lights” to National Film Board shorts.

My July 2022 graphic novel picks, including a look at the upcoming “Moon Girl” animated series, plus a “Tales of the City” graphic novel adaptation.

A look at some noteworthy depictions of hockey in cartoons, from “The Simpsons” to DC and Marvel comics to the 1970s “Peter Puck” shorts.

My review of the comic series “Lumberjanes,” about a group of girls at a summer camp with supernatural goings-on.

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in June 2022 (and beyond), including the graphic novel “Wash Day Diaries.”

My list of the 10 best TV cartoon theme songs, from “The Flintstones” to the original “DuckTales” to “Steven Universe.”