2006 in comics
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==Events==
===January===
*'''[[January 1]] [[2006]]''': ''[[Newsweek]]'' offer a look back at 2005 through editorial cartoons. [http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10498632/ Newsweek]
*'''[[January 2]] [[2006]]''': ''[[Enquirer]]'' cartoonist [[Jim Borgman]] starts a blog to detail his creative process. [http://frontier.cincinnati.com/blogs/borgman/ Borgman's blog]
*'''[[January 3]] [[2006]]''':
** Todd Hignite interviews Brian Walker, co-curator of the ''Masters of American Comics'' exhibition currently on at the [[Hammer Museum]] and the [[Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles]]. [http://journal.aiga.org/content.cfm?ContentAlias=%5Fgetfullarticle&aid=1398198 AIGA]
** The [[London]] [[Metropolitan Police]] refuse to distribute ''[[Cops and Robbers (comic)]]'', a comic book detailing first hand stories of criminals embracing the faith. The police cite the book's failure to cover a multitude of faiths as reason. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4578360.stm BBC]
*'''[[January 4]] [[2006]]''': [[Stan Hunt]], a cartoonist, most recently at the [[North Carolina]] publication ''[[The Pilot]]'', where he also served as a golf columnist, dies. [http://www.thepilot.com/news/010606Hunt.html The Pilot]
*'''[[January 5]] [[2006]]''': 2005 [[Pulitzer Prize]] winner [[Nick Anderson]] is to move from the ''[[Louisville Courier-Journal]]'', where he thrived, to the ''[[Houston Chronicle]]''. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001806462 Editor & Publisher]
*'''[[January 6]] [[2006]]''':
** Richard Branson is launching [[Virgin Comics]] alongside mystical self-help guru [[Deepak Chopra]], a company to be based in and cater for India. Film director [[John Woo]] is reported to be developing a series for the company. [http://film.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,12589,1680739,00.html The Guardian]
** ''[[Christianity Today]]'' use [[Bill Watterson|Bill Watterson's]] position on [[License|licensing]] to contrast with the [[marketing]] of [[Aslan]] in the wake of the current movie based upon [[The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe]]. [http://www.christianitytoday.com/ct/2006/002/5.68.html Christianity Today]
** [[Neil Gaiman]] is interviewed by 92nd Street Y. [http://blog.92y.org/index.php/weblog/item/neil_gaiman/ 92nd Street Y]
** ''[[Mappira-kun]]'' creator [[Yoshiro Kato]] dies. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/yoshiro_kato_1925_2006/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[January 8]] [[2006]]''':
** Jeet Heer appraises ''Daydreams and Nightmares'', a new collection of work by [[Winsor McCay]], for ''[[The Boston Globe]]''. [http://www.boston.com/news/globe/ideas/articles/2006/01/08/the_dream_artist/ The Boston Globe]
** [[Tom Spurgeon]] interviews [[Matt Madden]] in the wake of the [[publication]] of his new work ''[[99 Ways to Tell a Story]]''. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/interviews/3917/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[January 9]] [[2006]]''':
** The jury selects [[Etienne Davodeau]]'s ''[[Les Mauvaises Gens]]'' to receive the [[Prix du Public]] at the [[Angoulême International Comics Festival]]. [http://www.actuabd.com/breve.php3?id_breve=1361 Actua BD]
** [[Bob Greenberger]] is let go from his position as Collected Editions Editor by [[DC Comics]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=82713fcfd012bdf81248269a72fc345a&threadid=54998 newsarama]
** [[United Kingdom]] [[television channel]] [[Five (TV)|Five]] are to broadcast a series based on the comic strip ''[[Rupert Bear|Rupert the Bear]]''. The series is being produced by [[Cosgrove Hall Films|Cosgrove Hall]]. [http://www.c21media.net/resources/detail.asp?area=79&article=28256 C21 Media]
** [[Jean-Francois Kieffer|Jean-Francois Kieffer's]] ''[[Loupio]]'' series has been awarded ''Le prix de la BD chretienne Francophone'', the prize awarded by a [[jury]] composed from representatives of [[Christian denominations]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/christian_prize_to_keiffers_loupio/ The Comics Reporter]
** [[Hasbro]] and [[Marvel Comics]] announce a deal which allows the former to produce toys based upon the latter's comic book characters. [http://www.pbn.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/118890 Province Business News]
*'''[[January 10]] [[2006]]''':
** Cartoonist [[Jamie Hewlett]], co-creator of the band [[Gorillaz]], is nominated for the [[Designer of the Year]] award. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/4597786.stm BBC]
** A fund to support [[journalists]], [[writers]], [[cartoonists]] and [[artists]] is launched. The fund is intended to help those who become persecuted for their work in the [[Middle East]] or [[North Africa]]. The fund was developed at the International Conference on Freedom of Expression in the Arab World, held in [[Amman]], [[Jordan]] in December 2005. [http://www.ifex.org/en/content/view/full/71483/ International Freedom of Expression Exchange] [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/support_fund_to_benefit_cartoonists/ The Comics Reporter]
** Comic book writer [[J. Torres]] is to write a series of graphic novels based on the popular television drama series [[Degrassi: The Next Generation]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=60c002ba16b85715c399c804764868c6&threadid=55090 newsarama]
*'''[[January 11]] [[2006]]''':
** [[Hal Foster]] fan Sid Weiskirch is to curate an [[Art exhibition|exhibition]] of his work at the [[Noyes Cultural Center]] in [[Evanston, Illinois]], where Foster was resident for 17 years. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/southsouthwest/chi-0601110239jan11,1,2237456.story?coll=chi-newslocalssouthwest-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true Chicago Tribune]
** [[Seth (cartoonist)|Seth]] is interviewed by Daniel Robert Epstein for ''UnderGround Online''. [http://www.ugo.com/channels/comics/features/seth/default.asp UnderGround Online]
** [[AdHouse Books]] founder [[Chris Pitzer]] is interviewed at [[newsarama]]. Pitzer discusses his opinion of the state of the [[industry]] at present and also the future. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=68dfa84551ec6d5646cfc966a0578ddf&threadid=55257 newsarama]
*'''[[January 12]] [[2006]]''':
** [[Marvel Comics]] unveil a new [[costume]] for [[Spider-Man]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=423beff0768b47102326552980990b93&threadid=55288 newsarama]
** The [[Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]] place a report from ''[[The Business Journal of Phoenix]]'', which comments on the future of editorial cartooning in the [[United States]], upon their website. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/548 AAEC] [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/editorial_cartooning_the_slow_bleed/ The Comics Reporter]
** ''[[The Springfield News-Sun]]'' offer up their top ten [[Stan Lee]] moments. [http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/featr/content/features/stories/2006/01/12/sns0112previewstanleesidebar.html Springfield News-Sun] [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/stan_lees_top_10_greatest_moments/ The Comics Reporter]
** Tim Marchman reviews [[Chris Ware|Chris Ware's]] ''[[Acme Novelty Library]]'' for the ''[[New York Press]]''. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/go_read_tim_marchman_on_chris_ware/ The Comics Reporter] [http://www.nypress.com/19/2/news&columns/TImMarchman.cfm New York Press]
** [[Spike TV]] is to show a two hour drama based on the [[comic book]] and [[movie franchise]] character ''[[Blade (comics)|Blade]]''. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=2978a63269882f5c45825d2893b047eb&threadid=55347 newsarama]
** [[Simon & Schuster, Inc.]] announce that as of January 2006 they are to handle [[Distribution (business)|distribution]] within the United States for [[VIZ Media|VIZ Media’s]] book division. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=2978a63269882f5c45825d2893b047eb&threadid=55346 newsarama]
*'''[[January 15]] [[2006]]''': ''[[The Guardian]]'' review ''[[Hergé's Adventures of Tintin]]'' the musical at the [[Young Vic]] based on ''[[Tintin in Tibet]]''. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/arts/critic/review/0,,1667823,00.html The Guardian]
*'''[[January 16]] [[2006]]''': ICv2 reports on 2005 sales figures for works distributed to comics stores, noting that sales of graphic novels were up by a third. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8070.html ICv2]
**[[Paul Gravett]] reviews the [[Young Vic]]'s production of ''[[Hergé's Adventures of Tintin]]''. [http://www.paulgravett.com/articles/033_tintin_3/033_tintin_3.htm paulgravett.com]
*'''[[January 17]] [[2006]]''':
** [[Drawn & Quarterly]] announce plans to collect [[Tove Jansson|Tove Jansson's]] [[Moomin]] comic strips. It is planned to collect the works in five volumes. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6299682.html Publisher's Weekly]
** [[DC Comics]] announce that [[Dan Jurgens]] has signed an exclusive contract with them. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=d877711e4e562de0ab49cda67338e0f8&threadid=55953 newsarama]
** The [[Harvey Awards]] announce they have added a "Best Online Comics Work" category to this year's awards. [http://www.comixpedia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3244 Comixpedia]
*'''[[January 18]] [[2006]]''':
**ICv2 report that ''[[Strangers in Paradise]]'' by [[Terry Moore (comics)|Terry Moore]] is to end with issue 90, scheduled for publication in March, 2007. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8076.html ICv2]
**[[Rose Ellison King]], writer of the comic strip ''[[Flo & Friends]]'', dies. [http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/113852756192640.xml&coll=2 Cleveland Plain Dealer]
*'''[[January 22]] [[2006]]''': [[Albert Morse]], lawyer for [[Robert Crumb (film)|Robert Crumb]] and other underground comics artists, publisher of ''Morse's Funnies'', dies. [http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/01/29/BAGJDGVDAF1.DTL San Francisco Chronicle]
*'''[[January 26]] [[2006]]''': [[Lewis Trondheim]] is awarded the [[Grand Prix de la ville d'Angoulême]] at the [[Angoulême International Comics Festival]]. [http://www.bdangouleme.com BDAngouleme]
*'''[[January 26]] [[2006]]''': [[Seth Fisher]] dies after a fall. [http://www.floweringnose.com/ Fisher's official website], [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=6562 Comic Book Resources]
**[[Dylan Horrocks]] is named University of Auckland/Creative New Zealand Literary Fellow 2006. [http://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/about/news/articles/2006/01/fellow.cfm?redirected& University of Auckland]
*'''[[January 30]] [[2006]]''': The Children's Publishing division of [[Reader's Digest]] announce a licensing deal with [[Marvel Comics]] which will see them launch a line of interactive books based on popular Marvel characters. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=add81962f909940085718f687a0d8350&threadid=57585 Newsarama]
*'''[[January 31]] [[2006]]''':
** [[Spike TV]] have greenlit a thirteen episode series based on the ''[[Blade]]'' comics and films. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=6f9ca398ce4db3c2271f183f0847dd85&threadid=57666 newsarama]
** [[Todd McFarlane Toys]] announce a deal with [[Warner Bros.]] allowing it to produce a line of action figures based on characters from the [[Hanna-Barbera]] library. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=6f9ca398ce4db3c2271f183f0847dd85&threadid=57673 Newsarama]
===February===
*'''[[February 1]] [[2006]]''':
**A French newspaper, ''[[France Soir]]'', reprints the cartoons at the centre of the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4669360.stm BBC]
*'''[[February 2]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Guglielmo Letteri]], Italian comic book artist, dies [http://www.afnews.info/public/afnews/viewnews.pl?newsid1139300112,39147,.htm afNews]
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
*** The editor of [[France|French]] newspaper ''[[France Soir]]'', which reprinted the cartoons at the centre of the controversy, is sacked. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4672642.stm BBC]
**Many newspapers in [[continental Europe]] re-publish the cartoons. [http://news.scotsman.com/international.cfm?id=165512006 The Scotsman]
** The [[United States]] [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] issue a letter of protest against a ''[[Washington Post]]'' cartoon by [[Tom Toles]]. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/01/AR2006020102465.html Washington Post].
**[[Wizard (magazine)|Wizard]] announce the cancellation of WizardWorld Boston. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=c8957389245c52dfce628c7967d72e34&threadid=57965 newsarama]
** ''[[CNet News]]'' examine the digitization of comics. [http://news.com.com/Digital+rebirth+for+comic+strips/2100-1026_3-6034493.html CNet News.com]
** [[Lewis Trondheim]] gives an interview in which he offers his frank opinions on journalists covering the medium. [http://www.actuabd.com/article.php3?id_article=3273 ActuaBD.com]
*'''[[February 3]] [[2006]]''':
**Muslims take to the streets in many countries to protest the publication of the cartoons lampooning [[Mohammed]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/glogin?URI=http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/03/international/middleeast/03cnd-mide.html&OQ=_rQ3D2Q26orefQ3Dslogin&OP=4b34f006Q2FkoKQ5EkqQ7DOyQ5BQ7DQ7D3Q24kQ24GG5kGQ24kGwkZU3KQ5BUn3ZQ7DUnuk,ZqquKKny3kGwOUq1,ZqKEQ603,u New York Times], [http://www.thisislondon.co.uk/news/articles/PA_NEWA3004371138983473A000?source=PA%20Feed&ct=5 Evening Standard], [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L03740010.htm Reuters]
**''[[The Indian Express]]'' reports nostalgically on the comic strips ''[[The Phantom]]'' and ''[[Jiggs (comics)|Jiggs]]''. [http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=87118 The Indian Express]
**[[Michael Fry]] announces his weekly panel ''[[Committed]]'' is to end on February 19. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001957252 Editor and Publisher]
*'''[[February 4]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Demographics of Syria|Syrian]] protestors set fire to [[Denmark]]'s embassy in [[Damascus]]. They were demonstrating against the publication of cartoons defaming Mohammed in a Danish newspaper, ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]''. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/04/international/middleeast/04wire-syria.html New York Times]
*'''[[February 6]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***It is reported that at least four people around the world are dead as a result of violent protests against the cartoons published in late 2005 by Danish newspaper ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'' [http://www.canada.com/topics/news/world/story.html?id=83cda0ee-6b71-45cc-8c6d-9a91126d739a&k=56051 Canada.com]
***The Daily Telegraph seeks to uncover the source of the "extra" three cartoons which were distributed in [[The Middle East]] as being actual cartoons published by ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'', when they were in actuality not. [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/main.jhtml?view=BLOGDETAIL&grid=P30&blog=newsdesk&xml=/news/2006/02/06/bleurope06.xml&sSheet=/portal/2006/02/06/ixportaltop.html Daily Telegraph]
**[[Lagardère Group|Lagardère]], a [[France|French]] publishing giant, is to purchase [[Time Warner Book Group]] from [[Time Warner]]. The division handles the distribution of graphic novels published by [[DC Comics]] to bookstores. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6305110.html Publishers Weekly]
**''[[Salon.com|Salon]]'' review ''[[Ghost of Hoppers]]'' [[Jaime Hernadez]]'s latest graphic novel. [http://www.salon.com/books/review/2006/02/06/hernandez/ Salon]
** [[James Cromwell]] is cast in the role of [[Captain George Stacy]] for the upcoming ''[[Spider-Man 3]]'' movie. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=d5d8f75a233da86b7426cb063daa623d&threadid=58384 newsarama]
**[[Stan Lee]] is interviewed by science fiction weekly. [http://www.scifi.com/sfw/interviews/sfw2685.html scifi.com]
*'''[[February 7]] [[2006]]''':
**'''[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]''':
*** Members of the [[State]] assembly in [[Kano]], [[Nigeria]], burn [[Flag of Denmark|Danish flags]] in protest at the controversy. [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/L07301675.htm Reuters]
***[[Iran]]ian newspaper ''[[Hamshahri]]'' announces an "an international cartoon contest about the Holocaust". [http://www.news.com.au/story/0,10117,18066746-1702,00.html?from=rss News.com.au]
**[[Paul Levitz]], publisher and president of [[DC Comics]] is to write six issues of the ''[[Justice Society of America|JSA]]'' comic book. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/07/books/07levi.html?ex=1296968400&en=ab03cb0f1b1190d0&ei=5090&partner=rssuserland&emc=rss New York Times]
**Law.com profile [[John N. Turitzin]], [[executive vice president]] of and [[general counsel]] to [[Marvel Comics]]. [http://www.law.com/jsp/article.jsp?id=1139232921386 Law.com]
*'''[[February 8]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[George W. Bush|President Bush]] issues a statement calling for calm: "I call upon the governments around the world to stop the violence, to be respectful, to protect property, to protect the lives of innocent diplomats who are serving their countries overseas." [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/02/08/AR2006020800740.html Washington Post]
***The [[Denmark|Danish]] [[embassy]] in [[Tehran]] is stormed. [http://www.iranmania.com/News/ArticleView/Default.asp?NewsCode=40353&NewsKind=Current%20Affairs IranMania]
***The editorial staff of the ''[[New York Press]]'' walk out after the publishers of the paper refuse to carry the cartoons at the centre of the controversy. [http://thepoliticker.observer.com/2006/02/ny-press-kills-cartoons-staff-walks-out.html New York Observer]
*** The editor of the ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'', [[Carsten Juste]], rejects suggestions he should resign. [http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=141377320&p=y4y3779xx Ireland Online]
*** [[Pakistan]]'s ''[[Daily Times (Pakistan)|Daily Times]]'' reveals [[Freedom of speech and freedom of the press in Denmark|Danish law]] should have prevented the publication of the cartoons. [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C02%5C08%5Cstory_8-2-2006_pg7_51 Daily Times]
*** The [[Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]] issues a statement which expresses support for "the right of free expression by the world's cartoonists." [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/565 EditorialCartoonists.com]
*'''[[February 9]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***The United States' ''[[Talk of the Nation]]'' examine the power the editorial cartoon has. [http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5198673 National Public Radio]
***2000 [[Muslims]] protest in [[Bangladesh]] and thousands of [[Shi'ite]] Muslims in [[Lebanon]] turn a religious [[ceremony]] into a pacific protest over the [[cartoons]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/international/AP-Bangladesh-Prophet-Drawings.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin New York Times], [http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/news/news-religion-cartoons.html New York Times]
***[[Condoleezza Rice]] blames [[Iran]] and [[Syria]] for stoking the controversy regarding the cartoons. [http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,18099402%255E2703,00.html The Australian]
***The [[BBC]] summarise the situation so far. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4686536.stm BBC]
**The [[San Francisco Bay Area]] [[minicomic]] scene is examined up by the local press. [http://insidebayarea.com/bayarealiving/ci_3488438 Inside Bay Area]
**[[Hill & Wang]] a [[non-fiction]] [[imprint]] of [[Farrar, Straus & Giroux]] are to launch a line of non-fiction graphic novels under the name ''Novel Graphics''. The first work will be an adaptation of ''[[The 9/11 Commission Report]]''. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6305408.html Publishers Weekly]
**[[DC Comics]] are to unveil their line of toys based on the movie ''[[Superman Returns]]'' at the 2006 American International Toy Fair. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=b010f7adf8f2dbe0084f09fbff44fbe3&threadid=58815 newsarama]
*'''[[February 10]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Flemming Rose]], editor of the ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'' is told to take a vacation after he commented the paper "would run the cartoons" published by ''[[Hamshahri]]'' in its contest inviting cartoons satirising the [[holocaust]]. [http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1622139,00050003.htm Hindustan Times] [http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=nation_world&id=3886997 Associated Press]
***Denmark's Prime Minister [[Anders Fogh Rasmussen]] agrees with comments made by [[Condoleezza Rice]] regarding [[Syria]] and [[Iran]], noting they "have taken advantage of the situation because both countries are under international pressure". [http://www.iranmania.com/News/ArticleView/Default.asp?NewsCode=40411&NewsKind=Current%20Affairs IranMania]
***It is reported at least thirteen people are dead due to protests against the cartoons. [http://www.forextelevision.com/FT/AFX/ShowStory.jsp?seq=72448 ForexTV]
*'''[[February 11]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Illinois]] newspaper ''[[The Daily Herald (Illinois)|The Daily Herald]]'' has launched an online cartoon page composed entirely of [[webcomics]]. [http://www.comixpedia.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3341 Comixpedia]
**[[Peter David]] announces he has signed an exclusive contract with [[Marvel Comics]]. [http://peterdavid.malibulist.com/archives/003774.html Peter David's blog]
*'''[[February 12]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Frank Miller (comics)|Frank Miller]] has announced that his next ''[[Batman]]'' book, ''[[Holy Terror, Batman!]]'', will pit the caped crusader against [[Osama Bin Laden]]. [http://comics.ign.com/articles/688/688140p1.html IGN.Com]
**At [[Wondercon]], [[Grant Morrison]] is announced as the next writer on ''[[Batman]]''. [http://www.newsarama.com/WonderCon2006/DCU/besttocome.html newsarama]
*'''[[February 13]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Denmark]]'s Prime Minister [[Anders Fogh Rasmussen]] responds to criticism of his country, declaring "Denmark is an open and tolerant society". [http://news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=228232006 The Scotsman]
***Anders Fogh Rasmussen has also had talks with a Muslim group called "Democratic Muslims". [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/europe/4708312.stm BBC]
***It is reported that Muslim graves have been desecrated in Denmark. [http://www.news24.com/News24/World/News/0,,2-10-1462_1880129,00.html News24]
***Denmark withdraws official staff from embassies in [[Syria]], [[Iran]], and [[Indonesia]]. [http://www.isn.ethz.ch/news/sw/details.cfm?id=14760 ISN]
***[[Art Spiegelman]] is interviewed to garner his thoughts on the controversy. [http://www.editorsweblog.org/print_newspapers/2006/02/us_cartoonist_art_spiegelman_on_the_moha.php The Editors Blog]
***[[Iran]] demands apologies after recent accusations from [[Condoleezza Rice]] that it had fermented the controversy. [http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/02/13/1366426.htm TMCNet]
**Cartoonist, painter, author and actor [[Brummet Echohawk]] dies. [http://www.afnews.info/public/afnews/viewnews.pl?newsid1139947444,47301,.htm afNews]
**[[Ted Rall]] is reportedly considering launching a [[law suit]] against [[Ann Coulter]] over comments she jokingly alleged that "Iran is soliciting cartoons on the Holocaust. So far, only Ted Rall, Garry Trudeau, and The New York Times have made submissions." [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1001995932 Editor and Publisher]
*'''[[February 14]] [[2006]]''': zoomaphoto.com
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***Two security guards are shot dead and police use [[tear gas]] on rioting students as protests continue in [[Pakistan]]. [http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=topNews&storyID=2006-02-14T164128Z_01_ISL185716_RTRUKOC_0_US-RELIGION-PAKISTAN-CARTOONS.xml&archived=False Reuters]
***[[Belgium|Belgian]] Muslim groups have called on the [[European Union]] to "act determinedly to prepare a draft law that forbids every kind of blasphemy". [http://www.adnki.com/index_2Level_English.php?cat=CultureAndMedia&loid=8.0.264515904&par=0 Adnkronos International]
***A number of Danish [[websites]] have reportedly been hacked by protestors. [http://www.localnewsleader.com/brocktown/stories/index.php?action=fullnews&id=142975 Brocktown News]
*'''[[February 15]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***Danish politicians have called for an investigation into a Muslim group's actions during a trip to the [[Middle East]]. It is alleged the group may have helped ferment the recent protests. [http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=172886692&p=y7z887398 Ireland Online]
***[[Flemming Rose]], cultural editor of the ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'' has stated that the cartoons were published to "go against this tendency to self-censorship". [http://www.forbes.com/finance/feeds/afx/2006/02/15/afx2530528.html Forbes]
***[[Carsten Juste]], editor of the ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'', states his belief that "Muslims are being given special treatment". [http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2006/02/15/afx2530469.html Forbes]
**Justin Thomas is announced as the winner of a contest to choose the next cartoonist of the strip ''Unfit''. [http://dilbertblog.typepad.com/the_dilbert_blog/2006/02/unfit_artist_se_2.html Dilbert Blog]
*'''[[February 16]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***Twelve people are reported to have died in [[Afghanistan]] after a week of protesting. [http://paktribune.com/news/index.php?id=134324 PakTribune]
***Three people are reported to have died as protests continue in [[Pakistan]]. [http://www.asiantribune.com/show_news.php?id=17065 Asian Tribune]
**The [[Prime Minister]] of [[Turkey]], [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]], has lost his claim for compensation. Erdoğan was suing over a number of cartoons which had depicted him as a series of animals. [http://www.hurriyet.com.tr/english/3938858.asp?gid=74 Hůrriyet]
*'''[[February 17]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Giovanni Gandini]] dies. [http://www.afnews.info/public/afnews/viewnews.pl?newsid1140421032,13836,.htm afnews.com], [http://www.lfb.it/fff/fumetto/art/gandini_alessandri.htm Fondazione Franco Fossati]
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
*** Eleven people are reportedly killed after protesting in [[Libya]]. [http://www.aina.org/news/20060217225421.htm Assyrian International News Agency]
***[[Illinois]] newspaper The ''[[Indianapolis Star]]'' polls college newspaper editors within the state on their opinion on publishing the cartoons. [http://www.indystar.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060217/NEWS06/602170540/1012 Indianapolis Star]
**[[Ivan Brunetti]] is interviewed by ''[[Nashville City Paper]]''. [http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/index.cfm?section=12&screen=news&news_id=47906 Nashville City Paper]
*'''[[February 19]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***45 people reportedly die after rioting in [[Nigeria]] in protest against the cartoons. [http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1013841 DNA]
***Security forces in [[Pakistan]] disperse a protest against the cartoons. [http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/chi-0602200216feb20,1,3367549.story?coll=chi-newsnationworld-hed&ctrack=1&cset=true Chicago Tribune]
***The [[United States]] embassy in [[Jakarta]] is attacked by protestors. [http://edition.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/02/19/indonesia.cartoons.ap/ CNN]
***A small group of protesters gather outside the Danish embassy in [[Tehran]]. [http://www.iranfocus.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=5871 Iran Focus]
**[[Paul Pope]] discusses ''[[Batman: Year 100]]'' with the ''[[Toronto Star]]''. [http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&call_pageid=971358637177&c=Article&cid=1140264509172 Toronto Star]
*'''[[February 20]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***'''The New York Times'' previews Marvels new crossover event, ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]''. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/02/20/arts/design/20marv.html?_r=2&oref=slogin&oref=slogin NewYork Times]
***[[Denmark]]'s Prime Minister [[Anders Fogh Rasmussen]] defends the handling of the controversy. [http://www.canada.com/nationalpost/news/story.html?id=a625c3e3-e66d-4c75-bf7f-81b42c25f903&k=23483 National Post]
*** The [[Danish flag]] is burnt by protestors in Jakarta. [http://mdn.mainichi-msn.co.jp/international/news/20060220p2g00m0in023000c.html MSN]
***''[[The Nation]]'' ask [[Art Spiegelman]] and [[Joe Sacco]] for their thoughts on the current controversy. [http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060306/interview The Nation]
***[[Russia]]n newspaper ''Our region+'' closes after publishing the cartoons. [http://www.mosnews.com/news/2006/02/20/paperclosed.shtml Mosnews.com]
**JM Thevenet is reportedly fired as the director of the [[Angoulême International Comics Festival|Festival International de la Bande Dessinee]]. [http://www.bdzoom.com/index.cfm?page=display&class=info&object=info20060220155843&rub=coulisse# bdzoom.com], [http://www.actuabd.com/article.php3?id_article=3341 actuabd.com], [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/jm_thevenet_out_at_angouleme/ The Comics Reporter]
**Nominees for the [[Shuster Awards|2006 Shuster Awards]] are announced. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/2006_shuster_award_nominees/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[icv2.com]] report on January's [[Direct Market]] sales figures. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8250.html icv2.com]
**''[[The Guardian]]'' reports on the new [[The Cartoon Museum|cartoon museum]] in London. [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1713644,00.html The Guardian]
*'''[[February 21]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***A number of Muslims protest against the cartoons in [[India]]. [http://www.hindu.com/2006/02/22/stories/2006022210040300.htm The Hindu]
***[[Christopher Hitchens]], writing for ''[[Slate]]'', examines the issue. [http://www.slate.com/id/2136714/ Slate.com]
***The Danish Ambassador returns to [[Jakarta]] having left in the wake of protests over the cartoons.[http://www.forbes.com/home/feeds/afx/2006/02/21/afx2543526.html Forbes.com]
***A second [[Russia]]n newspaper, the weekly ''Nash Region'' closes after having printed a montage of the cartoons. [http://www.cpj.org/news/2006/europe/russia21feb06na.html Committee to Protect Journalists]
**JM Thevenet confirms he has been fired from his position with [[Angoulême International Comics Festival|Festival International de la Bande Dessinee]], although he claims he was employed as a consultant. [http://www.afnews.info/public/afnews/viewnews.pl?newsid1140545113,29836,.htm afnews.info], [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/thevenets_fibd_departure_confirmed/ The Comics Reporter]
**Political cartoonist [[Ed Franklin]] dies. [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060225.OBFRANKLIN25/TPStory/?query= The Globe and Mail]
**''[[The Guardian]]'' sketches the history of the political cartoon as a prelude to the opening of [[The Cartoon Museum]] in London. [http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,,1714215,00.html The Guardian]
*'''[[February 22]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***Corpses are burnt on the streets of [[Onitsha]], [[Nigeria]], as part of an ongoing confrontation between [[Christians]] and [[Muslims]] regarding the cartoons. [http://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/africa/02/23/nigeria.riots.reut/index.html Reuters]
***Protestors stage a demonstration outside the Danish embassy in [[Jakarta]]. [http://www.alertnet.org/thenews/newsdesk/JAK240891.htm Reuters]
***The Danish Prime Minister, Anders Fogh Rasmussen, notes the controversy has become something greater than the initial furore over editorial cartoons, noting "It’s about everything else and different agendas in the Muslim world." [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C02%5C22%5Cstory_22-2-2006_pg1_3 Daily Times]
***Danish volunteers and non-government officials are withdrawing from the relief effort aiding those areas of [[Pakistan]] hit by the recent earthquake and leaving the country as a result of the Pakistani people's protest against the cartoons. [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C02%5C22%5Cstory_22-2-2006_pg7_2 Daily Times]
**[[Naushad Waheed]], a political cartoonist and artist sentenced to 15 years imprisonment in the [[Maldives]] for political unrest, has been freed. [http://www.amnesty.ie/user/content/view/full/5292/ Amnesty International]
**[[iBooks]], the publishing company founded by [[Byron Preiss]], files for bankruptcy. Preiss died in June 2005. [http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/2006/02/ibooks_files_for_bankruptcy.html The Beat]
*'''[[February 23]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]
***[[Silvio Berlusconi]], [[Italy|Italian]] Prime Minister, denounces the cartoons at the heart of the controversy. [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C02%5C23%5Cstory_23-2-2006_pg4_12 Daily Times]
***[[Amitai Sandy]] and [[Eyal Zusman]], organisers of an anti-Semitic cartoon contest, are profiled by World Press. [http://www.worldpress.org/Mideast/2273.cfm World Press]
**[[Marvel Comics]] announces a drop in profits. [http://today.reuters.com/investing/financeArticle.aspx?type=marketsNews&storyID=2006-02-23T145728Z_01_N23207814_RTRIDST_0_MEDIA-MARVEL-EARNS-UPDATE-1.XML Reuters]
**The London [[The Cartoon Museum|cartoon museum]] is opened by the [[Duke of Edinburgh]]. [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1713644,00.html The Guardian]
*'''[[February 24]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Doug Marlette]] comments on the controversy. [http://www.salon.com/opinion/feature/2006/02/24/cartoons/index_np.html Salon]
***Protestors demonstrate in [[Pakistan]], defying a ban which prohibits such gatherings. [http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/24/ap/world/mainD8FVHO68F.shtml CBS]
** [[Kyle Baker]] is to be the host for the 2006 [[Harvey Awards]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/kyle_baker_to_host_harvey_awards/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Warner Bros.]] are reported to have confirmed sequels to ''[[Batman Begins]]'' and ''[[Superman Returns]]''. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=a9e253b674e9d13e63e766553c6db58a&threadid=60674 newsarama]
**The London [[The Cartoon Museum|cartoon museum]] opens to the public. [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1713644,00.html The Guardian], [http://www.news24.com/News24/Backpage/Offbeat/0,5583,2-1343-1347_1886598,00.html News24.com]
*'''[[February 26]] [[2006]]''': The [[New York Comic-Con]] has problems with the size of the crowd attending the convention, having to turn visitors away. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/happy_55th_birthday_steve_bell/ The Comics Reporter]
*''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'' reports on the recent phenomenon of non-comics writers being approached to write for the medium by the larger comics publishers. [http://www.philly.com/mld/philly/entertainment/13961367.htm Philadelphia Inquirer]
*'''[[February 27]] [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[European Union]] officials issue a fresh statement on the controversy. [http://euobserver.com/9/21003 EU Observer]
***It is reported that Denmark are to hold a conference examining the controversy and the publication of the cartoons on March 10. [http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2006-02/28/content_4236125.htm China View]
***Finnish magazine ''[[Kaltio]]'' has fired its editor after he published a cartoon commentating on the controversy by [[Ville Ranta]] on the magazine's website. The sacking came in the wake of pressure from advertisers. Ranta has also lost work on the strength of the cartoon. [http://www.hs.fi/english/article/Finnish+culture+magazine+sacks+editor+over+Muhammad+cartoon/1135218944861 Helsingin Sanomat]
**[[Speakeasy Comics]] announces it is to cease publishing. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=61089 newsarama]
*'''[[February 28]] [[2006]]:
** [[Jeff Danziger]] is announced as the winner of the [[Herblock]] Prize for editorial cartooning, to be awarded on April 18. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002076290 Editor & Publisher]
**[[Aaron McGruder]] is to take a six month break from [[Boondocks]]. [http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002076149 Editor & Publisher]
**It is reported that at the recent [[New York Comic-Con]] [[Dark Horse Comics]] announced that they are to double their output of manga titles this year. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8289.html icV2]
**[[Marvel Comics]] and [[Top Cow]] announce a tie-up which will see artists employed by Top Cow illustrating up to 36 Marvel titles this year. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8291.html icV2]
**[[DC Comics]] are to publish ''[[Megatokyo]]'' through their imprint CMX. The title had previously been published by [[Dark Horse Comics]]. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8286.html icV2]
**The ''[[Oregon Daily Emerald]]'' reports on [[Art Spiegelman]]'s speaking tour date at the [[University of Oregon]]. [http://www.dailyemerald.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/02/28/440427dbe841c Oregon Daily Emerald]
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Nigeria]]n governors condemn the recent riots that have taken place in the country. [http://www.independentng.com/news/nnfeb280610.htm Daily Independent]
===March===
*'''[[March 01]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Renae Geerlings]] becomes [[Editor in chief]] of [[Top Cow Productions]]. [http://www.digitalwebbing.com/news/022206-2.html digitalwebbing.com]
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Salman Rushdie]] is amongst the twelve writers who are signatories to a statement denouncing Islamism as "a new global totalitarian threat". [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4763520.stm BBC], [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4764730.stm The statement via BBC]
*'''[[March 02]], [[2006]]''':
**[[R. Kikuo Johnson]]'s ''[[Night Fisher]]'' graphic novel has been named on the New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age list for 2006. [http://www.fantagraphics.com/blog/archive/2006_03_01_fantagraphics_archive.html#114134522585823762 FLOG]
**[[Art Spiegelman]] and [[Françoise Mouly]] have contracted with [[Puffin Books]] to produce two projects. The first, ''Big Fat Little Lit'', is a collection of stories from the couple's three volume ''[[Little Lit]]'' series, whilst the second, ''Toon Into Reading'', is described by Mouly as "a revolutionary new concept to draw kids into the pleasures of reading." [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6312123.html Publishers Weekly]
** ''[[Penny Arcade (webcomic)|Penny Arcade Vol. 1: Attack of the Bacon Robots]]'' is to receive a second printing. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8298.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[March 03]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Neil Gaiman]] writes a piece for ''[[The Guardian]]'' detailing his thoughts on the adapting of comics stories to film. [http://film.guardian.co.uk/features/featurepages/0,,1722069,00.html The Guardian]
**[[Stacy Curtis]], editorial cartoonist for the ''[[Times of Northwest Indiana]]'' is let go. There are now reportedly approximately 80 full time editorial cartoonists employed in the [[United States]]. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002115684 Editor & Publisher]
**The [[National Press Club of Canada]] launch their 6th International Editorial Cartoon Competition, with a theme of "Cartooning in a dangerous environment".[http://www.journalism.co.za/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=3706&CAMSSID=0155b35d4ed0f3bfa8beaa1c2d61e072 Journalism.co.za]
**[[Virgin Comics]] announces its initial line of comics, with three books, ''Devi'', ''Ramayan Reborn'', and ''The Sadhu'' published under the company's Shakti imprint, and a fourth, as yet un-named project to be printed under the Director's Cut imprint. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8312.html ICv2]
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Pakistan]] blocks access to [[blogs]] and [[websites]] which encourage people to cartoon the prophet [[Mohammed]]. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4771846.stm BBC]
*'''[[March 05]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***Over 50 000 people reportedly protest against the cartoons in [[Pakistan]], whilst around 20 000 are reported to have demonstrated in [[Turkey]]. [http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/World/2006/03/06/1475113-sun.html Edmonton Sun]
*'''[[March 06]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[BBC]]'' profile [[E. H. Shepherd]], whose work for ''[[Punch]]'' will feature in an exhibition at the [[Political Cartoon Gallery]]. [http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4772370.stm BBC]
**[[Dan Piraro]], cartoonist on the ''[[Bizarro]]'' panel, is to be awarded [[The Humane Society of the United States]]' Ongoing Commitment Award on March 18. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002116562 Editor & Publisher]
*'''[[March 07]], [[2006]]''':
**Comic strip collection publishing company [[Andrews McMeel Publishing]] announce a tie up with [[Simon & Schuster]] UK which will allow the company access to the markets of the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002117089 Editor & Publisher]
**[[ICv2.com]] report on [[First Second Books]]' [[fall list]]. Included on the publication list is ''[[Kampung Boy]]'', a memoir by [[Lat]]. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8324.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[March 08]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Neil Gaiman]] and [[Roger Avery]] are developing a movie script based on [[Charles Burns]]' graphic novel ''[[Black Hole (comics)|Black Hole]]. [http://www.empireonline.com/news/story.asp?NID=18229 Empire Online]
**[[Pantheon Books]] is to publish a new work by Marjane Satrapi, ''Chicken With Plums'', in October, along with ''The Long Chalkboard'' by [[Jules Feiffer]] and wife [[Jenny Allen]]. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8328.html ICv2.com]
**SouthFlorida.com profile [[Jeannie Schulz]], widow of ''[[Peanuts]]'' creator [[Charles Schulz|Charles]]. [http://www.southflorida.com/news/la-me-jeannie8mar08,0,7182444.story?coll=sfe-guide-headlines SouthFlorida.com]
**[[Adrian Tomine]] is interviewed by [[Comic Book Resources]]. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=6830 Comic Book Resources]
*'''[[March 09]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Newsarama]]'' interview [[James McTeigue]], director of the adaptation of ''[[V for Vendetta]]''. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=4e12d3ba2da3f3f166ca292af1c1fbb5&threadid=62267 newsarama]
**The [[Center for Cartoon Studies]] is auctioning a breakfast with three cartoonists as a means of raising funds. The cartoonists in question are [[Chris Ware]], [[Seth]] and [[Ivan Brunetti]]. [http://www.cartoonstudies.org/auction/index.html The Center for Cartoon Studies]
**[[Jodi Picoult]] is to incorporate the comics form into her new novel, ''[[The Tenth Circle]]''. [http://www.bookpage.com/0603bp/jodi_picoult.html Book Page]
**[[Oor Wullie]] and its creators were allegedly placed on a [[Nazism|Nazi]] hit list during [[World War II]] due to the strips lampooning of [[Hitler]]. [http://www.theherald.co.uk/news/57712.html The Herald]
*'''[[March 10]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Comic Buyers Guide|CBGExtra]]'' are reporting that comic book distributor FM International has ceased trading. [http://www.cbgxtra.com/default.aspx?tabid=42&view=topic&forumid=17&postid=9312 CBGExtra]
**[[Michael Ramirez]] editorial cartoonist of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', wins [[The Scripps Howard Foundation National Journalism Award]] in editorial cartooning. [http://www.scrippsnetworks.com/foundation/news/newsrelease/06mar10.html Press release]
*'''[[March 11]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Mike Luckovich]] of ''[[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]]'' wins the [[National Headliners Award]] for editorial cartooning. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/578 Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
** [[John Sherffius]] receives the [[2006 Wilbur Award]] for editorial cartooning on religious issues and themes. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/578 Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
** [[Bill Whitehead]] of the Kansas City Business Journal, receives first place from the Kansas Press Association for best editorial cartoons of 2005 in weekly publications. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/578 Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
**HamptonRoads.com and ''[[Associated Press]]'' discuss [[cancer]] inspired graphic novels, including [[Brian Fies]]' ''[[Mom's Cancer]]'', [[Harvey Pekar]]'s ''[[Our Cancer Year]]'' and [[Miriam Engelberg]]'s ''Cancer Made Me a Shallower Person'', due out in May from [[HarperCollins]]. [http://home.hamptonroads.com/stories/story.cfm?story=100887&ran=72786 HamptonRoads.com]
**Scarcecomics.co.uk, an online auction site for rare [[British comics]], is discussed in [[Liverpool]]'s ''[[Liverpool Daily Post|Daily Post]]''. [http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2006/03/11/1448630.htm TMCnet.com]
**[[Alan Moore]] is discussed in ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]. [http://www.telegraph.co.uk/opinion/main.jhtml?xml=/opinion/2006/03/11/do1104.xml The Telegraph]
*'''[[March 12]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[New York Times]]'' report on Alan Moore's career and his attitude to the recent [[Hollywood]] adaptations of his works and to [[DC Comics]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/03/12/movies/12itzk.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2 New York Times]
*'''[[March 13]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Superman Returns]]'' director [[Bryan Singer]] and [[screenwriters]] [[Michael Dougherty]] and [[Dan Harris]] are to collaborate on a series of comic books which will bridge the gap between the ''[[Superman II]]'' movie and the new sequel. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=5339ea38f2951e83ad283b3b372b7bae&threadid=62759 newsarama]
*'''[[March 14]], [[2006]]''':
**[[E-Man]], the character created by [[Nicola Cuti]] and [[Joe Staton]], is to return in a series from [[Digital Webbing Press]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=ed1d8da9e62b76ce376611b46c9f2223&threadid=62832 newsarama]
**[[Ed Stein]] wins the 2006 [[John Fischetti Award]] for editorial cartooning. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/581 Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
*'''[[March 15]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Booklist]]'s new issue includes several features related to comics [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=general_info&id=49]:
***A ''Top 10 Graphic Novels for Youth'' compiled for the magazine. [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1584003 Booklist]
***A ''Top 10 Graphic Novels: 2006'' compiled by Ray Olsen. [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1583931 Booklist]
***Kate Kan writes an article entitled ''Great Graphic Novels for Younger Readers''. [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1584034 Booklist]
***An interview with [[Mark Siegel]], editorial director of [[First Second]] the new graphic novel imprint launched by [[Roaring Brook]]. [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1584169 Booklist]
***An article from [[Jeff Smith (cartoonist)|Jeff Smith]] regarding his career as a graphic novellist. [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1584072 Booklist]
***Michael Cart contributes an article discussing his love of comics. [http://www.booklistonline.com/default.aspx?page=show_product&pid=1583954 Booklist]
***[[Archaia Studios Press]] officially releases color hardcover edition of ''The Lone and Level Sands''.
*'''[[March 16]], [[2006]]''':
** The ''[[Alex]]'' strip in ''[[The Daily Telegraph|The Telegraph]]'' will be coloured and feature an advertisement for [[Xerox]] for six weeks. [http://www.adjab.com/2006/03/16/xerox-adds-color-to-comic-strip/ Adjab]
**''[[The Boston Herald]]'' report on the graphic novel phenomenon. [http://business.bostonherald.com/businessNews/view.bg?articleid=130709&format=&page=1 The Boston Herald]
**[[Teshkeel Comics]] publish their first comic in the [[Middle East]] under a licensing deal with [[Marvel Comics]]. Translated into [[Arabic]], ''Spectacular Spider-Man'' is the first magazine to feature the character in the region. [http://www.ameinfo.com/80572.html AMEInfo]
**The [[BBC]]'s ''[[Collective]]'' magazine interview participants in [[Fantagraphics]] quarterly ''MOME'' anthology. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A10125064 BBC]
**[[Iran]]ian cartoonist [[Kianoosh Ramezani]] discusses the problems which face both cartoonists and their publishing editors in the ''[[Ledger-Enquirer]]''. [http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/mld/ledgerenquirer/news/world/14112876.htm Ledger-Enquirer]
*'''[[March 17]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] announce plans to publish a graphic novel formatted anthology based on the computer game series [[Halo (video game series)|Halo]], featuring work by [[Simon Bisley]] and [[Jean Giraud|Moebius]] amongst others. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8388.html ICv2]
**[[J. Scott Campbell]] signs an exclusive contract with [[Marvel Comics]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/WWLA06/Marvel/SoupMarvel.htm newsarama]
** [[Dallas]] names May 6 as Comic Book Appreciation Day. May 6 is also [[Free Comic Book Day]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=167fc3a2d5aafbf5e82ba89ac06d1aca&threadid=63260 newsarama]
** Nominations for the 2005 National Newspaper Awards are announced. The awards include an Editorial Cartooning category in which [[Serge Chapleau]] of ''[[La Presse]]'', [[Montreal]]; [[Brian Gable]] of ''[[The Globe and Mail]]''); and [[Bruce MacKinnon]] of the ''[[Halifax Chronicle-Herald]]'' are nominated. [http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/March2006/17/c3613.html Newswire]
** Dr. Jon Suter donates his collection of over 2000 strips to the [[Oklahoma Cartoonists Collection]]. [http://www.paulsvalleydailydemocrat.com/arts/local_story_076230454.html?keyword=topstory Pauls Valley Daily Democrat]
**[[Teshkeel Media Group]] sign a deal to translate and distribute [[Archie Comics]] in the [[Middle East]]. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=6908 Comic Book Resources]
*'''[[March 18]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Tom Spurgeon]] announces his top fifty comics of 2005. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/commentary/4505/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[March 19]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[OK/Cancel]]'' discuss making money from webcomics. [http://www.ok-cancel.com/archives/article/2006/03/blogging-for-money-by-learning-from-comics.html OK/Cancel]
**''[[The Philadelphia Inquirer]]'' reports on comics' literary status. [http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/entertainment/books/14130756.htm The Philadelphia Inquirer]
**''[[ContraCostaTimes]]'' reports on comics' literary status. [http://www.contracostatimes.com/mld/cctimes/news/14115175.htm ContraCostaTimes]
**''[[The Age]]'' report on the success of manga in [[Australia]]. [http://www.theage.com.au/news/national/is-it-a-bird-is-it-a-plane-no-its-astro-boy-leaping-from-nicheto-mainstream/2006/03/18/1142582577369.html The Age]
*'''[[March 20]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Marvel Comics]] are to release ''Jack Kirby's Galactic Bounty Hunters'', a series based on characters [[Jack Kirby]] created, with Kirby's daughter Lisa and former collaborator [[Mike Thibodeaux]] helping to expand on the concepts. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8388.html ICv2.com]
**[[Art Spiegelman]] has joined the jury to judge an anti-Semitic cartoon contest sponsored by Israeli comics collective [[Dimona Comics]]. [http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/2006/03/spiegelman_joins_antisemitic_c.html#more The Beat]
**[[ICv2]] report that sales of comics to comic book stores were up in February. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8383.html ICv2]
**Casting Producer Austen James discusses the [[Sci Fi Channel (United States)|Sci-Fi Channel]]'s new programme "Who Wants To Be a Superhero?", due to be aired in the United States this spring, with ''[[Comic Book Resources]]''. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=6939 Comic Book Resources]
**[[Gerald Scarfe]] wins a British Press Award for Cartoonist of the Year. [http://www.britishpressawards.com/results.html British Press Awards] [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/scarfe_wins_british_press_award/ The Comics Reporter]
**''F Minus'', a strip which appears on [[Comics.com]], is to be syndicated by [[United Media]] from April 17. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/departments/syndicates/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002199788 Editor & Publisher]
*'''[[March 21]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Tom Spurgeon]] reports that [[Dark Horse Comics]] are to release ''Off the Beaten Path'', a collection of photographs of cartoonists in their studios by [[Greg Preston]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/otbp_the_artist_within/ The Comics Reporter]
** The ''[[New York Review of Books]]'' review ''[[The R. Crumb Handbook]]''. [http://www.nybooks.com/articles/18834 New York Review of Books]
**''[[The Village Voice]]'' review [[Jessica Abel]]'s ''[[La Perdida]]''. [http://www.villagevoice.com/books/0612,press,72600,10.html The Village Voice]
*'''[[March 22]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Laila Freivalds]], Swedish Foreign Minister, resigns after being accused of lying to the media regarding the shutting down of sites which may have had plans to carry the cartoons. [http://www.zaman.com/?bl=international&alt=&trh=20060322&hn=31193 Zaman Daily Newspaper]
*'''[[March 26]], [[2006]]''':
**''Superman/Batman'' #26 is announced as a tribute book to Sam Loeb, son of [[Jeph Loeb]], who died in 2005. Sam Loeb was due to write the book himself, and 26 collaborators have been assembled to complete the work. [http://today.reuters.com/news/newsArticle.aspx?type=entertainmentNews&storyID=2006-03-26T231143Z_01_N26288668_RTRUKOC_0_US-LITTLETON.xml&archived=False Reuters]
**The ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' editorialises on the [[trademarked]] nature of the term Super Heroes. [http://www.latimes.com/news/opinion/editorials/la-ed-superhero26mar26,0,2493032.story?coll=la-news-comment-editorials LA Times]
**The ''[[North Bergen Reporter]]'' profile [[Otto Messmer]], creator of ''[[Felix the Cat]]''. [http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16367864&BRD=1291&PAG=461&dept_id=523589&rfi=6 North Bergen Reporter]
*'''[[March 27]], [[2006]]''':
**113 creators pledge their support for the editors at [[Dupuis]] as they attempt to gain greater independence for the imprint from owners [[Media-Participations]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/dupuis_creators_re_pledge_support/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[March 28]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Editor & Publisher]]'' report that [[Garry Trudeau]] is to receive a lifetime achievement award from [[Georgetown University]]'s Institute for the Study of Diplomacy on April 4. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002237553 Editor & Publisher]
**[[HarperCollins]] and [[TokyPop]] announce a publishing and distribution deal which will see manga works by HarperCollins authors co-published by the two companies. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/tokyopop_harper_collins_reach_deal/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Ralph Steadman]] is to receive the Milton Caniff Award for Lifetime Achievement. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/ralph_steadman_to_receive_caniff_award/ The Comics Reporter]
**The nominees for the 2006 [[Reuben Awards]], to be awarded on May 27, are announced. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/ralph_steadman_to_receive_caniff_award/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[March 29]], [[2006]]''':
**[[TokyoPop]] has signed a deal with [[uclick]] which will see maga published by TokyoPop delivered to mobile phones. [http://www.prweb.com/releases/2006/3/prweb362397.htm Press Release Newswire]
**[[Panini Comics]] extends its licensing deal with [[Marvel Comics]] into more territories and also announces an X-Men graphic novel aimed at the [[European comics|European]] market with script by [[Chris Claremont]] and art by [[Milo Manara]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/with_great_power_comes_something_naughty/ The Comics Reporter]
** ''[[The Manila Times]]'' run an editorial supporting editorial cartoons. [http://www.manilatimes.net/national/2006/mar/29/yehey/opinion/20060329opi1.html The Manila Times]
** An exhibition at the [[California Science Center]] explores the powers and abilities of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] super heroes and the real world science that may ultimately replicate them. [http://www.calendarlive.com/family/cl-et-heroes29mar29,0,1842904.story?coll=cl-home-more-channels Los Angeles Times]
*'''[[March 30]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' report that ''[[V for Vendetta]]'' is number one in [[Nielsen BookScan]]'s list, ranked by sales, of graphic novels sold through book stores. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8442.html ICv2]
*'''[[March 31]], [[2006]]''':
**The five people accused of murdering [[India]]n cartoonist [[Irfan Hussain]] are acquitted by Judge Talwant Singh. [http://ia.rediff.com/news/2006/mar/31delhi.htm?q=np&file=.htm India Abroad]
** AllAfrica.com report that [[Godfrey Mwampembwa]], a cartoonist for the [[Nairobi]] paper ''[[The Daily Nation]]'', has been threatened with legal action by [[Martha Karua]], a politician whom the cartoonist has satirised. [http://allafrica.com/stories/200603310543.html All Africa.com]
** The [[Johns Hopkins News-Letter]] reviews [[Chris Ware]]'s ''[[Acme Novelty Library]]'' issue 16. [http://www.jhunewsletter.com/vnews/display.v/ART/2006/03/31/442ebfdb87b7b Johns Hopkins News-Letter]
===April===
*'''[[April 01]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The London Free Press]]'' report on representations of the [[Iraq War]] in superhero comics. [http://lfpress.ca/newsstand/Opinion/Columnists/Twist_Sean/2006/04/01/1514850.html London Free Press]
*'''[[April 02]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Buddy Blue]], a champion of [[Underground comics]] during the sixties and seventies who covered the movement for the ''[[LA Times]]'' and other newspapers, dies of a heart attack. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/william_coffin_buddy_blue_pass_away/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[April 03]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Chicago Defender]]'' revamps its comics page, renaming it "All Black Cartoons". The page will only feature strips by African-American cartoonists. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/588 The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
** [[Tower Records]] launches an online bookstore which will also retail graphic novels. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8457.html ICv2.com]
**The case against [[Gordon Lee (comic store owner)|Gordon Lee]], a comic book retailer who has been charged with [[distributing harmful material to minors]], is dropped, with [[prosecutors]] filing fresh charges after discovering the material was distributed to two minors, instead of the one originally named in the suit. [http://www.cbldf.org/pr/archives/000294.shtml Comic Book Legal Defence Fund Press Release]
**[[Turkey|Turkish]] Prime Minister [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] is to appeal against the dismissal of his suit against [[Penguen]], a magazine which had published a cartoon satirising him. [http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=39773 Turkish Daily News]
**The ''Gulf Times'' reports on [[Australia]]n - [[Indonesia]]n relations on [[Right of asylum|asylum]] as cartoonists satirise the issue. [http://www.gulf-times.com/site/topics/article.asp?cu_no=2&item_no=79827&version=1&template_id=45&parent_id=25 Gulf Times]
**[[Vancouver]]'s 24 hours.com report on the graphic novel phenomenon. [http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Entertainment/2006/03/31/1513458-sun.html Vancouver24hours.com]
** The Prix Bedelys are awarded in [[Quebec]], with Pierre Fournier and Real Godbout's ''[[Michel Risque]]'' winning the Jury Prix. [http://sequential.spiltink.org/2006/04/prix-bedelys.html Sequential]
*'''[[April 04]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' report that on March 23 Judge Ronald S.W. Lew found that the copyright to [[Superboy]] had reverted to Joanne Siegel and Laura Siegel Larson, widow and daughter of [[Jerry Siegel]]. The ruling also cast doubt on the lack of infringement on the Superboy copyright by the ''[[Smallville (TV series)|Smallville]]'' television series, with Lew noting: "Enough facts are presented, where this court, contrary to defendants' request, could find that the main character in 'Smallville' is in fact Superboy." [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117941008?categoryid=1236&cs=1&query=superboy&display=superboy Variety]
**[[Diamond]] announce the winners of the 16th annual Diamond Gem Awards. DC Comics' ''[[Justice]]'' wins comic book of the year. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=5f51a083f5e72994add97192778181b4&threadid=65618 Newsarama]
**''[[The Columbus Dispatch]]'' report on the complications involved in editing comic strips. [http://www.columbusdispatch.com/features-story.php?story=dispatch/2006/04/04/20060404-B1-01.html The Columbus Dispatch]
**[[Gilbert Hernandez]] and [[Richard Sala]] are to contribute series to [[Coconino Press]]'s ''Ignatz'' line, co-published in [[English language|English]] by [[Fantagraphics]]. [http://coconinofrance.blogspot.com/2006/04/stay-tuned.html Le Nomade]
**[[Penguin Books]] has commissioned new covers for books in its [[Penguin Classics]] line from some of the leading artists in comics, including [[Art Spiegelman]], [[Chris Ware]] and [[Charles Burns]]. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8463.html ICv2.com]
**[[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]:
***[[Malaysia]]n [[Information Minister]] [[Datuk Zainuddin Maidin]] urges cartoonists to avoid "caricatures that could hurt other races or religions or incite hatred". [http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/4/4/nation/13860555&sec=nation The Malaysian Star]
***[[Carla Seaquist]] discusses the [[free speech]] issues of cartooning in the wake of the controversy. [http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0404/p09s02-coop.html The Christian Science Monitor]
*'''[[April 05]], [[2006]]''':
**Nominees for the 2006 [[Eisner Awards]] are announced, with [[Floyd Gottfredson]] and [[William Moulton Marston]] being the judge's choices for entry into the hall of fame. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/2006_eisner_award_nominations/ The Comics Reporter]
**''[[Anime News Network]]'' contact manga publishers to discuss how the [[bankruptcy]] of [[distributor]] [[Biblos]] will affect them. [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=8672 Anime News Network]
**''[[Seattle Weekly]]'' interview [[David Lasky]]. [http://www.seattleweekly.com/music/0614/talktalk.php Seattle Weekly]
*'''[[April 06]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Relish]]'' report on the [[Stress (medicine)|stress]] which cartoonists may face, and may lead to [[burn out]]. [http://www.journalnow.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=WSJ%2FMGArticle%2FWSJ_RelishArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1137835148187&path=!entertainment!general!&s=1037645508970 Relish]
**[[Peter David]] is to script the opening seven issues of the [[Dark Tower]] comic book series, based upon Stephen King's novel series of the same name. [[Jae Lee]] is providing the art. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8473.html ICv2.com]
**[[Marvel Comics]] issue a press release stating that [[Chris Claremont]] is suffering from cardiac stress and that this will result in delays to two books, ''[[Exiles (Marvel Comics)|Exiles]]'' and ''[[GeNext]]'', which Claremont was due to take over in May. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?s=9e91519fe6db29f458c136975850a144&threadid=65919 Newsarama]
*'''[[April 07]], [[2006]]''':
**Cartoonist [[Zapiro|Jonathon Shapiro]] (Zapiro) wins the Mondi South African Journalist of the Year Award. [http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=3015&art_id=vn20060407015346380C125851 Independent Online]
**[[John Blackburn (comics)|John Blackburn]], creator of [[Coley Cochran]], dies. [http://www.prismcomics.org/display.php?id=1219 Prism Comics], [http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=37&t=006359 Comicon]
*'''[[April 08]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The New York Times]]'' profile comic book writer [[Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa]]. [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/08/theater/08saca.html?ex=1145678400&en=6007951d1ccbb39f&ei=5070 The New York Times]
*'''[[April 09]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The Malaysian Star]]'' interview [[Lat]], [[Philippe Dupuy]] and [[King Ban Hui]] at the ''Concert of Drawings'' series of events held by the [[National Art Gallery]] during the 11th French-Language Week. The artists were at the event to take part in a live drawing exhibition. [http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2006/4/9/lifearts/13898834&sec=lifearts Malaysian Star]
*'''[[April 11]], [[2006]]''':
** Editorial cartoonist and [[United States National Guard]] [[platoon sergeant]] Vaughn Larson' discusses his recent call-up to Iraq. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002315419 Editor & Publisher]
*'''[[April 12]], [[2006]]''':
** ''Adventure Gamers'' review the computer game based upon the ''Bone'' comic book series by [[Jeff Smith (cartoonist)|Jeff Smith]]. [http://www.adventuregamers.com/article/id,622/ Adventure Gamers]
** ''[[Seattle Weekly]]'' review [[Fantagraphics]]' recent reissue of [[Milt Gross]]' ''[[He Done Her Wrong]]''. [http://seattleweekly.com/arts/0615/wrong.php Seattle Weekly]
*'''[[April 13]], [[2006]]''':
** ''[[Entertainment Weekly]]'' review [[Gary Spencer Millidge]]'s ''[[Strangehaven]]''. [http://www.ew.com/ew/article/commentary/0,6115,1183416_7_0_,00.html Entertainment Weekly]
**[[Stan Sakai]] details his time as a guest at Spain's XI Salon del Comic de Granada for the ''[[Honolulu Star]]''. [http://starbulletin.com/2006/04/13/features/story03.html Honolulu Star]
*'''[[April 14]], [[2006]]''':
** Mike Luckovich is announced the winner of the Sigma Delta Chi award for 2005. The award is presented by the Society of Professional Journalists. [http://www.spj.org/news.asp?ref=572 Society of Professional Journalists]
** [[Tom Spurgeon]] reports that [[Paul Gravett]]'s ''Manga: Sixty Years of Japanese Comics'' has been removed from shelves in libraries across [[San Bernardino County, California|San Bernardino]] county. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/manga_book_banned_from_library/ The Comics Reporter]
** [[Bart Beatty]] compares and contrasts the United States [[Small Press Expo|SPX]] and the Swiss [[Fumetto]] conventions in his Eurocomics column for The Comics Reporter. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/briefings/eurocomics/4748/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[April 17]], [[2006]]''':
** ''[[The Comics Reporter]]'' reports that [[Mike Luckovich]] is the winner of the 2006 Pulitzer Prize in editorial cartooning. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/and_the_pulitzer_goes_to/ The Comics Reporter]
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' report on comic book and graphic novel sales figures for March. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8518.html ICv2.com]
** Student editorial cartoonist William C Warren wins the AAEC/John Locher Award. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/596 The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
*'''[[April 18]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Chris Ware]] announces he is moving his ''[[Acme Novelty Library]] series to publisher [[Drawn & Quarterly]]. The series had previously been published by [[Fantagraphics]], although Ware published issue 16 himself, with Fantagraphics distributing the issue. [http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/2006/04/chris_ware_moves_acme_to_fsg.html The Beat]
** Swiss Info profile cartoonist [[Mike van Audenhove]]. [http://www.swissinfo.org/eng/travel/detail/US_born_cartoonist_draws_the_Zurich_crowds.html?siteSect=411&sid=6601476&cKey=1145369529000 Swiss Info]
** ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' discusses [[product placement]] as it occurs within comics. [http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB114532350031828284-2nRn41Kln8fZjCEf0UgX0UlPqy4_20060425.html?mod=blogs The Wall Street Journal]
*'''[[April 20]], [[2006]]''':
**[[John Backderf]]'s ''The City'' wins in the Cartoon category of the 38th Annual Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/derf_wins_rfk_journalism_award/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[April 21]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Aron Katz]] wins the anti-Semitic cartoon contest organised by Amitai Sandy. [http://service.spiegel.de/cache/international/0,1518,412390,00.html Spiegel Online]
** The ''[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]'' preview the forthcoming [[Pittsburgh Comicon]]. [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribune-review/entertainment/events/s_445323.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
**[[Nashville]]'s ''[[The City Paper]]'' profile cartoonist [[Dean Trippe]]. [http://www.nashvillecitypaper.com/index.cfm?section_id=12&screen=news&news_id=49337 The City Paper]
**[[Angel Boligan]], editorial cartoonist for [[Mexico City]]'s ''[[El Universal (Mexico City)|El Universal]]'' newspaper, wins the [[World Press Cartoon]]ing Prize. [http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2006/04/21/world-cartoon-contest.html CBC]
**[[Virgin Comics]] announce their opening line up of books. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7141 Comic Book Resources]
**Belgian artist [[Fred Burton]] dies. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/fred_burton_1963_2006/ Comics Reporter]
*'''[[April 23]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Morning Sentinel]]'' celebrate [[Doonesbury]] reaching 35 years of publication. [http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/view/columns/2661091.shtml Morning Sentinel]
**Scott Collura interviews Terry Zwigoff about his ''[[Crumb]]'' documentary for ''[[Now Playing]]''. [http://www.nowplayingmag.com/content/view/3608/ Now Playing]
**''[[Time magazine]]'' profile [[Neil Gaiman]]. [http://www.time.com/time/europe/magazine/article/0,13005,901060501-1186537,00.html Time Magazine]
**''[[The Bradenton Herald]]'' profile the forthcoming [[Free Comic Book Day]], scheduled this year for May 6. [http://www.bradenton.com/mld/bradenton/entertainment/14399326.htm HeraldToday.com]
*'''[[April 24]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Mike Luckovich]] of [[The Atlanta Journal-Constitution]] and [[The Christian Science Monitor]]'s Clay Bennett win the [[Overseas Press Club]]'s award for editorial cartooning. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/599 The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
**''[[Newsarama]]'' summarise the events and news from the recent [[Pittsburgh Comicon]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68150 newsarama]
*'''[[April 25]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Paul Combs]] announces he is leaving ''[[The Tampa Tribune]]''. The paper is seeking a replacement for the editorial cartoonist, who is leaving for "for family reasons". [http://www.mediainfo.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002385495 Editor & Publisher]
** Bill Poostmus, the man who ordered the removal of a work on manga from the shelves of libraries in [[California]], is declared to be censoring a "critically acclaimed book" by the [[National Coalition Against Censorship]], who are monitoring the situation and have not ruled out legal action. [http://www.vvdailypress.com/2006/114597098999319.html Daily Press]
** ''[[The Age]]'' profile [[Will Dyson]], an Australian war artist who covered the [[First World War]]. [http://www.theage.com.au/news/in-depth/the-art-of-war/2006/04/24/1145861285806.html The Age]
**[[Sarah Boxer]] reviews the ''Masters of American Comics'' exhibition for ''[[Artforum]]''. [http://artforum.com/inprint/id=10621 Artforum]
*'''[[April 26]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Great Britain|British]] [[distributor]] [[Red Route]] is reported to have ceased trading. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/news_story/4841/ The Comics Reporter]
**''[[Wired Magazine]]'' comment on the slowness of the two major American comics publishers to embrace the digital market. [http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.05/start.html?pg=3 Wired Magazine]
**[[Bob Wayne]] talks to ''[[Newsarama]]'' about the "[[One Year Later]]" books DC will be publishing in the wake of "[[Infinite Crisis]]". [http://www.newsarama.com/dcnew/sellouts.html Newsarama]
** [[Shazna Nessa]] discusses the accessibility of comics and graphic novels to a female audience in ''[[The Charleston Gazette]]''. [http://www.blackenterprise.com/yb/ybopen.asp?section=ybaa&story_id=92338158&ID=blackenterprise blackenterprise.com]
*'''[[April 27]], [[2006]]''':
**[[New England]]'s ''[[The Phoenix (newspaper)|The Phoenix]]'' report on [[DC Comics]]' "[[One Year Later]]" revamp. [http://www.thephoenix.com/article_ektid10054.aspx The Phoenix]
**[[Ed Brubaker]] signs an extension to his exclusive contract with [[Marvel Comics]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=68662 Newsarama]
**[[Anders Nilsen]] writes an essay on art for the [[BBC]]. [http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/collective/A11312146 BBC Collective]
**[[Pakistan]] begin legal proceedings against the editor and publisher of the ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'' for publication of the cartoons depicting caricatures of [[Mohammed]]. [http://www.pakistanlink.com/Headlines/Apr06/27/08.htm Pakistan Link]
**[[Alex Chun]] comments on the changes recent technological advances have made on society and how they may impact on the newspaper comic strip. [http://www.calendarlive.com/printedition/calendar/calwknd/cl-wk-books27apr27,0,2046905.story?coll=cl-weekend LA Times]
*'''[[April 28]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Image Comics]] are to publish the second volume of ''[[Afterworks]]'', an [[anthology]] featuring work by noted animators, including [[Max Brace]] and [[Nathan Stanton]]. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7187 Comic Book Resources]
*'''[[April 29]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Canadian]] cartoonist [[Sid Barron]] dies. [http://sequential.spiltink.org/2006/05/sid-barron-1917-2006.html Sequential]
**The winners of the second annual [[Shuster Awards]] are announced. [http://shusterawards.com/story.asp?storyID=68 Shuster Awards website]
*'''[[April 30]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Tom Spurgeon]] interviews [[Grady Klein]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/interviews/4600/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Turkey]]'s [[Supreme Court of Appeals]] overturns an earlier judgement which fined cartoonist [[Musa Kart]] over his depiction of the [[Prime Minister]] [[Recep Tayyip Erdoğan]] as a cat. [http://www.turkishpress.com/news.asp?id=121260 TurkishPress.com]
===May===
*'''[[May 1]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Seattle Post-Intelligencer]]'' profile [[Dan Piraro]]. [http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/books/268419_bizarro01.html Seattle Post-Intelligencer]
**''[[The Detroit News]]'' and [[Larry Wright]] agree terms which will see the paper [[buyout]] the cartoonist's contract. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/601 The Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
**[[The Comics Journal]] report online on the details of the case which led to the creation of a Women's Empowerment Fund by [[Friends of Lulu]]. The scandal is reported by the Journal to have involved [[Comic Book Legal Defense Fund]] chief executive [[Charles Brownstein]] and [[Taki Soma]], a budding cartoonist. [http://tcj.com/276/n_soma.html The Comics Journal]
*'''[[May 2]], [[2006]]''':
**The nominations for Holland's 2006 Clickburg awards are announced. The awards are to recognise webcomics, and this year organisers have added a Best International Clickie category. [http://www.comicbase.nl/nieuws.php?ID=510 Comicbase.nl]
**[[Mark Parisi]] is profiled by ''[[The Christian Science Monitor]]''. [http://www.csmonitor.com/2006/0502/p18s03-hfks.html The Christian Science Monitor]
**[[Tom Spurgeon]] rounds up commentary and reportage on yesterday's report by [[The Comics Journal]] on the incident involving [[Charles Brownstein]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/tracking_the_mid_ohio_incident_story/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[National Public Radio]]'s ''[[Talk of the Nation]]'' features [[Paul Jenkins]] and [[Joe Quesada]] as part of its coverage of [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]'' storyline. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8594.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[May 3]], [[2006]]''':
**Menu Larcenet, Lax and Marjane Satrapi are the nominees for the [[VPRO Grand Prix]], to be announced on June 2 at [[Stripdagen Harlem]] 2006. [http://www.stripdagenhaarlem.nl/2006/index.php/2006/05/03/nominaties-vpro-grand-prix-bekend/#more-149 Stripdagen Harlem]
**Steve Dunn reports on [[Alan Moore]]'s new graphic novel, ''[[Lost Girls]]'', for ''[[The Oregonian]]''. [http://www.oregonlive.com/living/oregonian/index.ssf?/base/living/1146612332200900.xml&coll=7 The Oregonian]
**The ''[[New York Press]]'' interview [[Terry Zwigoff]] and discuss his forthcoming film, ''[[Art School Confidential]]'', based upon the graphic novel by [[Dan Clowes]]. [http://www.nypress.com/19/18/film/jennifermerin.cfm New York Press]
**The ''[[San Francisco Bay Guardian]]'' profile [[Dan Clowes]]. ''[http://www.sfbg.com/entry.php?entry_id=474 San Francisco Bay Guardian]''
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' discuss the size of the manga market in [[North America]] in 2005. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8604.html ICv2,com]
**The ''[[Jyllands-Posten]]'' is suing Michael Christiani Havemann over his comments which allege that the paper's management asked the staff cartoonist to create controversial cartoons since those sent in by freelancers "were not gross enough." [http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006\05\03\story_3-5-2006_pg7_50 Pakistan's Daily Times]
**''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' report that the [[Silver Surfer]] may appear in the sequel to the ''[[Fantastic Four]]'' movie. [http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117942541?categoryid=1350&cs=1 Variety online]
**''[[Newsarama]]'' report that [[DC Comics]] are set to launch new titles, including ''Raven'', ''Teen Titans East'', and relaunches of ''[[Justice Society of America]]'', ''[[Mystery in Space]]'' and ''[[Tales of the Unexpected (comics)|Tales of the Unexpected]]''. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69399 newsarama]
**[[Tim Kreider]] writes on ''[[The New Yorker]]'' cartoon buying process, and his rejection by it. [http://www.thepaincomics.com/weekly060503a.htm The Pain Comics]
*'''[[May 4]], [[2006]]''':
**[[CNN]] reports on the readership of newspaper comic strips in the [[U.S.]]. [http://www.cnn.com/2006/SHOWBIZ/books/05/03/sidebar.comics/ CNN]
**[[Marvel Comics]] release first quarter figures, which are better than the company and investors had expected. [http://today.reuters.com/investing/financeArticle.aspx?type=marketsNews&storyID=2006-05-04T191646Z_01_N04348182_RTRIDST_0_MEDIA-MARVEL-EARNS-UPDATE-1.XML Reuters]
*'''[[May 5]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Ron Garney]] reportedly signs an exclusive contract at [[Marvel Comics]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=69649 newsarama]
**Brian Doherty discusses DC's recent [[Infinite Crisis]] series in the context of [[George W Bush|George Bush's]] foreign policy. [http://www.reason.com/links/links050506.shtml Reasonon.com]
**Both the National Conference of the [[Canadian Association of Journalists]] and a convention of the [[Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]] will discuss the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002463648 Editor&Publisher], [http://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/May2006/05/c3889.html CNW]
*'''[[May 6]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Marvel Comics]] donates a number of comic books to a local hospital as part of [[Free Comic Book Day]] [http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,37075.html Trinidad and Tobago Newsday]
**It is reported that a series of editorial cartoons may have led to a newspaper's offices in [[Sri Lanka]] being attacked. [http://tamilweek.com/news-features/archives/326 Tamil Week]
*'''[[May 7]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Carla Seaquist]] discusses the free speech issues surrounding the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]] for the ''[[Seattle Times]]''. [http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/opinion/2002975093_sundayseaquist07.html Seattle Times]
**[[Chris Ware]] is profiled by ''[[Artdaily]]''. [http://www.artdaily.com/section/news/index.asp?int_sec=2&int_new=15698 Artdaily]
*'''[[May 8]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Chris Ware]] is interviewed on a local news station. [http://abclocal.go.com/wls/story?section=local&id=4153742 ABC Local Chicago]
**[[Tom Spurgeon]] rounds up the online reports of the American [[Free Comic Book Day]], held May 6. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/free_comic_book_day_round_up/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[May 9]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Jill Thompson]] signs a four book deal with [[HarperCollins]], which will see the artist produce a series of graphic novels starring a young witch, to be aimed at young children. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6332851.html Publishers Weekly]
** The ''[[Chicago Sun-Times]]'' discusses [[Chris Ware]] and his work. [http://www.suntimes.com/output/entertainment/cst-ftr-ware09.html Chicago Sun-Times]
**[[TokyoPop]] announce two new lines of manga books aimed at a younger audience, the Manga Chapters line for 6-9 year olds and the Manga Readers for an 8-12 audience. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8630.html ICv2.com]
** [[Tom Spurgeon]] reports on the recipients of the [[Xeric Grants]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/spring_2006_xeric_grants_announced/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[May 10]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' report that Marvel's ''[[Moon Knight]]'' series is to be ongoing, and not a six issue limited series as originally announced. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8637.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[May 11]], [[2006]]''':
**Five pieces of artwork by [[Osamu Tezuka]] are discovered in the United States. The works were held in a collection at the [[University of Maryland, College Park|University of Maryland]], and were pieces published in the two years following his debut, 1947 and 1948. [http://www.asahi.com/english/Herald-asahi/TKY200605110157.html Asahi.com]
**''[[Islam Online]]'' host a debate between cartoonist [[Signe Wilkinson]] and journalist [[Felicity Arbuthnot]] regarding the issues of free speech which surround the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]. [http://www.islam-online.net/English/Views/2006/05/article01.shtml Islam Online]
**The ''[[Star-Gazette]]'' report on DC's new weekly series, ''[[52 (comics)|52]]'' . [http://www.stargazettenews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060511/ENTERTAINMENT/605110304 Star-Gazette]
** [[Del Rey Books|Del Rey]] announces that they will publish a graphic novel based on [[Terry Brooks]]' ''[[Shannara]]'' series. [[Edwin David]] will provide art, while [[Robert Place Napton]] will adapt Brooks' story. [http://www.comicon.com/thebeat/2006/05/del_rey_to_publish_original_sh.html The Beat]
*'''[[May 12]], [[2006]]''':
**Italian artist [[Ferdinando Tacconi]] dies. [http://www.afnews.info/public/afnews/viewnews.pl?newsid1147462271,72109,.htm afNews]
*'''[[May 14]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Bob Laughlin]] cartoonist on the ''[[Kitz-n'-Katz]]'' series for [[Eclipse Comics]], dies. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/bob_laughlin_1925_2006/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[May 15]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Art Spiegelman]] contributes the cover and an article on the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]] for the latest issue of ''[[Harper's]]'' magazine. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/go_read_spiegelman_covers_harpers/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Tom Spurgeon]] reports the winners of the [[Eagle Awards]], announced last night. [[Grant Morrison]] is added to the roll of honour and [[John M. Burns]] is recognised with an award for Outstanding Achievements in British Comics. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/your_2006_eagle_award_winners/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Michael Gaydos]] is announced as the illustrator of [[Virgin Comics]]' ''[[Snakewoman]]''. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7332 Comic Book Resources]
*'''[[May 16]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Reuters]]'' report on [[Art Spiegelman]]'s comments on the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]] in the latest edition of ''[[Harper's]]'' magazine. [http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/3868442.html Houston Chronicle]
**[[First Second]] announce they have reached an agreement to produce a series of graphic novels based upon the ''[[Prince of Persia]]'' computer game. The company have also signed two books from the award winning Italian cartoonist [[Gipi]], ''[[Tiny Tyrant]]'', a children's book from [[Lewis Trondheim]] and [[Will Davis]]' adaptation of [[Joseph Bruchac]]'s novel ''[[Dawn Land]]''. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6335116.html Publishers Weekly]
**Fantagraphics confirm they are to collect [[E.C. Segar]]'s daily and Sunday ''[[Popeye]]'' strips in a series of six hardcover volumes. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8677.html ICv2.com]
**''The Pulse'' report that [[Mark Wheatley]] is to address the United States [[Library of Congress]] today. His presentation is to be on comic books, and is part of the libraries ongoing lecture series. [http://www.comicon.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic;f=36;t=005109 The Pulse]
** ''[[ICv2.com]]'' report that a new trial date has been set in the case of Georgia v. [[Gordon Lee (comic store owner)|Gordon Lee]]. The [[CBLDF]] are defending Lee, a comic book retailer facing trial on two [[misdemeanors]] after allegedly giving a free comic book containing nudity to two under-age brothers. The trial is now due to be heard on May 19. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8681.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[May 17]], [[2006]]''':
**'' The Virginia Quarterly Review'' place [[Jeet Heer]]'s essay "Little Nemo in Comicsland", which discusses the work of [[Winsor McCay]], online in their latest issue. [http://www.vqronline.org/articles/2006/spring/heer-little-nemo-comicsland/ The Virginia Quarterly Review]
**''BookForum'' reports on ''[[The Comics Journal]]'s'' 30th anniversary. [http://bookforum.com/bookies.html BookForum]
**''[[The Sydney Morning Herald]]'' profile [[Neil Gaiman]]. [http://www.smh.com.au/news/books/the-art-of-making-hits-from-myths/2006/05/16/1147545325924.html The Sydney Morning Herald]
*'''[[May 18]], [[2006]]''':
** The [[Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization]] announce that the [[Dalai Lama]] is to award the [[Herge Foundation]] with the International Campaign for Tibet's Light of Truth. Tsering Jampa, Executive Director of ICT Europe, noted that "For many, Hergé's depiction of Tibet was their introduction to the awe-inspiring landscape and culture of Tibet, while Archbishop Tutu's struggle against apartheid and injustice in the face of adversity is an inspiration to Tibetans around the world." [http://www.unpo.org/news_detail.php?arg=52&par=4512 Unrepresented Nations and Peoples Organization]
** The [[Association des Critiques et des journalistes de Bande Dessinée]] announce the twenty nominations for the [[Prix de la critique]]. [http://blogobulles.blog.20minutes.fr/archive/2006/05/18/les-20-incontournables-de-l-acbd.html blogobulles], [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/your_grand_prix_de_la_critique_nominees/ The Comics Reporter]
** The ''[[Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]]'' review the work of [[Chas Fagan]], an editorial cartoonist turned historical painter. [http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/s_454318.html Pittsburgh Tribune-Review]
*'''[[May 19]], [[2006]]''':
**''ICv2.com'' notes that the market for graphic novels has continued to grow in the first quarter of 2006, and declares ''[[V for Vendetta]]'' the top selling graphic novel of the period. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8699.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[May 20]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Newsarama]]'' discuss the life of [[Michael Siegel]], son of [[Superman]] co-creator [[Jerry Siegel]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/sangiacomo/MikeSiegel.html Newsarama]
*'''[[May 21]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The New York Times]]'' Sunday Arts & Leisure section runs article "Phoenix's Unresolved Daddy Thing, and Other X-Men Issues", tied to ''[[X-Men: The Last Stand]]'' [http://www.nytimes.com/2006/05/21/movies/21moer.html?_r=1&oref=slogin The New York Times] (link may or may not require free registration; link remains in paper's free archive for approximately one week after publication).
*'''[[May 22]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Jamie Hewlett]] is named the Designer of the Year by the [[Design Museum]] for his work on the band [[Gorillaz]]. [http://arts.guardian.co.uk/news/story/0,,1781137,00.html The Guardian]
**''[[The Independent]]'' profile cartoonist [[Gerald Scarfe]]. [http://news.independent.co.uk/media/article549696.ece The Independent]
**Lee Salem is announced as the next president of the [[Universal Press Syndicate]], to takeover from [[Bob Duffy]] who retires in July. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/news/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002540305 Editor & Publisher]
*'''[[May 23]], [[2006]]''':
** The [[Committee to Protect Journalists]] report that [[Iran]] have closed a newspaper and arrested the editor and cartoonist over the paper's publication of a cartoon depicting a cockroach speaking [[Azeri]]. It is also alleged the cartoon featured ethnic slurs. Four people are alleged to have died during rioting in protest of the cartoon's publication. [http://www.cpj.org/news/2006/mideast/iran23may06na.html Committee to Protect Journalists] [http://www.iranian.ws/iran_news/publish/article_15780.shtml Iran news]
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' report on comic book and graphic novel sales figures for the month of April, noting that strong sales for DC's ''[[Infinite Crisis]]'' mini-series helped counter balance a fall in sales in the graphic novel market. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8717.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[May 24]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Neil Gaiman]] and Adam Rogers discuss the appeal of [[Superman]] for ''[[Wired magazine|Wired]]''. [http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/14.06/myth.html Wired.com]
**''[[Newsday|New York Newsday]]'' runs an entertainment-pullout cover feature comparing the [[X-Men]] and [[Superman]] movie franchises [http://www.newsday.com/features/printedition/ny-etlede4753215may24,0,5882379.story New York Newsday] (Link remains in paper's free archive for approximately one week after publication).
*'''[[May 25]], [[2006]]''':
**''BlackAmericaWeb.com'' examine the wider acceptance and profiles of black superheroes. [http://www.blackamericaweb.com/site.aspx/bawnews/comicbooks525 BlackAmericaWeb.com]
*'''[[May 26]], [[2006]]''':
** ''[[Philly.com]]'' discuss the comic book influences behind the latest [[X-Men]] movie. [http://www.philly.com/mld/dailynews/living/14671486.htm Philly.com]
**It is reported that the 2006 recipients of the [[Bill Finger Award for Excellence in Comic Book Writing]] will go to [[Harvey Kurtzman]] and [[Alvin Schwart]]. The awards will be made as part of the [[Eisner Awards]] on July 21. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/2006_finger_awards_kurtzman_schwartz/ The Comics Reporter]
**''[[The Nation]]'' profile [[caricaturist]] [[Edward Sorel]]. [http://www.thenation.com/doc/20060612/lingeman The Nation]
*'''[[May 27]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Alex Toth]] dies. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/resources/out_and_about/5151/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Mike Luckovich]] wins the 2006 [[Reuben Award]]. [http://www.reuben.org/ncs/news2.asp Reuben.org]
**Canada's ''[[The Globe and Mail]]'' report on the news that [[Indigo Books and Music]] has refused to carry the latest issue of ''[[Harper's]]'' magazine due to its printing of the cartoons at the centre of the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]].[http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060527.CHAPTERS27/TPStory/National Theglobeandmail.com]
*'''[[May 28]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[New York Times]]'' report that the new ''[[Batwoman]]'' character is to be a lesbian. [http://select.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=FB0811F93B5A0C7B8EDDAC0894DE404482 NY Times]
*'''[[May 29]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[LA Times]]'' discuss the impact of digital piracy on [[small press]] publishers in the comic book market. [http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-comics29may29,0,4762287.story LA Times]
*'''[[May 30]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Alex Ross]] is to provide covers for [[Virgin Comics]]. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7435 Comic Book Resources]
**The ''[[Caymanian Compass]]'' report that two editors of weekly newspapers in [[Jordan]] have been jailed for reprinting the cartoons at the centre of the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]]. [http://www.caycompass.com/cgi-bin/CFPnews.cgi?ID=1013663 Caymanian Compass]
**[[The Prix Albert Uderzo]] for 2006 awards are announced, with works by [[Baru]]; [[Steve Cuzor]] and [[Frank Giroud]]; and [[François Boucq]] winning. [http://blogobulles.blog.20minutes.fr/archive/2006/05/30/prix-albert-uderzo-2006.html blogobulles], [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/your_2006_albert_uderzo_winners/ The Comics Reporter]
**''[[AsianNews]]'' discuss the recent closure of a newspaper in [[Iran]] and the wider controls which place limits on the [[freedom of the press]]. [http://www.asianews.it/view.php?l=en&art=6309 AsianNews.it]
**''[[Newcity]]'' announce their Lit 50, a list of "those whose creative influence is the greatest", and include [[Chris Ware]], [[Alex Ross]], [[Jeffrey Brown]] and [[Paul Hornschemeier]]. [http://www.newcitychicago.com/chicago/5410.html Newcity]
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' carry a statement from [[Central Park Media]] in which they announce a number of job losses. The statement is released in response to rumors which have circulated on the internet that the company will be declaring bankruptcy. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/news/8755.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[May 31]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Alison Bechdel]] is profiled by [[Vermont]]'s ''[[Seven Days (newspaper)|Seven Days]]'' internet magazine. [http://www.sevendaysvt.com/features/2006/life-drawing.html Seven Days]
**The nominees for the 2006 [[Russ Manning Most Promising Newcomer Award]] are announced via a [[press release]]. [[Jonathan Bennett]], [[R. Kikuo Johnson]], [[Mark Page]], [[Aaron Renier]] and [[Chris Samnee]] are the five artists nominated. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72287 newsarama]
**Canada's ''[[The Gazette]]'' discuss the refusal of [[Indigo Books and Music]] to carry the latest ''[[Harper's]]'' in the context of freedom of speech. [http://www.canada.com/montrealgazette/news/editorial/story.html?id=eaf7a2a8-4526-4d31-a8ef-df6d609a8da5 The Gazette]
===June===
*'''[[June 1]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[ComicFoundry]]'' interview [[Kevin Huizenga]]. [http://www.comicfoundry.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=231 ComicFoundry]
**[[Bob Levin]] discusses [[Alex Toth]] for ''[[The Comics Journal]]''. [http://www.tcj.com/262/e_levin.html The Comics Journal]
**''[[Newsarama]]'' report that the [[CBLDF]] have filed a motion to dismiss in the case of [[Gordon Lee (comic store owner)|Gordon Lee]], a comic book retailer charged with distributing materials which are alleged to be harmful to minors. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72395 newsarama]
**[[Tom Spurgeon]] comments on the [[Harvey Awards]] nominations for 2006, in which [[Marvel Comics]] receive the most nominations. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/marvel_dominates_06_harvey_noms/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[June 2]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Australia]]'s ''[[The Age]]'' report on a difficult year for cartoonists. [http://www.theage.com.au/news/opinion/cartoonists-a-last-redoubt-against-spin/2006/06/01/1148956478078.html The Age]
**Turkish cartoonist [[Musa Gümüş]] wins the 8th [[PortoCartoon World Festival grand prize]], awarded by the National Printing Museum, in Portugal. [http://www.turkishdailynews.com.tr/article.php?enewsid=45390 Turkish Daily News]
**''[[Editor & Publisher]]'' report that [[The Union of Concerned Scientists]] are launching two cartoon contests, hoping to "encourage amateur and professional cartoonists alike to express concern -- through humor and art -- about the impact of the abuse of science on our safety, health, and environment." [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002612570 Editor & Publisher]
**The ''[[LA Times]]'' discuss the homosexual interpretations of superheroes, and how these will impact upon the forthcoming ''[[Superman Returns]]'' film. [http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/news/la-et-superman2jun02,1,7656610.story?coll=la-headlines-entnews&ctrack=1&cset=true LA Times]
** The [[CBLDF]] issue a statement outlining their reasons for filing motions to dismiss in the case against [[Gordon Lee (comic store owner)|Gordon Lee]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/images/uploads/lee_new_motions.doc The Comics Reporter hosted CBLDF statement] <small>in doc format</small>
** Joe Sinasac comments on the June issue of ''[[Harper's]]'', which featured [[Art Spiegelman]]'s comments on the [[Jyllands-Posten Muhammad cartoons controversy]] for the ''[[Catholic Register (Canada)|Catholic Register]]'' [http://www.catholic.org/views/views_news.php?id=20051 Catholic Online]
*'''[[June 4]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The New York Times]]'' review ''[[Mome]]'', ''[[Ganges]]'' and ''[[La Perdida]]''. ''[http://www.nytimes.com/2006/06/04/books/review/04hodgman.html?ex=1166590800&en=21a8116cdc965a90&ei=5070 The New York Times]''
*'''[[June 7]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' report that [[Random House Publishing Group]] division [[Villard]] are to collect ''[[Elk's Run]]'' by [[Joshua Hale Fialkov]] and [[Noel Tuazo]] in a graphic novel. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8795.html ICv2.com]
*'''[[June 8]], [[2006]]''':
**Cartoonist Jack "[[Jaxon]]" Jackson dies. ''[http://www.statesman.com/news/content/news/stories/local/06/10jackson.html Austin American-Statesman]''
*'''[[June 9]], [[2006]]''':
**The 2006 [[MOCCA]] Festival begins. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/look_its_mocca_festival_weekend/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[June 10]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Denis Kitchen]] and [[John Lind]] announce formation of [[Kitchen, Lind & Associates]]. A company offering artist representation and book packaging of graphic novels for publishers. [http://www.publishersweekly.com/article/CA6343187.html Article from Publishers Weekly]
*'''[[June 11]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Washington Post]]'' profile [[Dan Nadel]], author of ''Art Out of Time: Unknown Comics Visionaries, 1900-1969''. ''[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/06/08/AR2006060801590.html Washington Post]''
*'''[[June 12]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Wes Hargis]] and [[Hollis Brown]] rename their strip "Franklin Fibbs", choosing instead the name "[[Little Fibbs]]" in an attempt to avoid "pigeon-holing their strip as one aimed at seniors". [http://dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2006/06/12/franklin-fibbs-gets-renamed-to-little-fibbs/ Dailycartoonist.com]
*'''[[June 14]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Jean Roba]] dies. [http://www.bdzoom.com/index.cfm?page=display&class=info&object=info20060614200200&rub=coulisse BdZoom.com]
*'''[[June 15]], [[2006]]''':
** The ''[[Metro]]'' report that [[Spider-Man]] is to reveal his secret identity as part of [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]'s ''[[Civil War (comics)|Civil War]]'' storyline. [[Editor-in-chief]] [[Joe Quesada]] describes it as "one of the biggest revelations in comic book history". ''[http://www.metro.co.uk/fame/article.html?in_article_id=15445&in_page_id=7 Metro]''
*'''[[June 29]], [[2006]]''':
**[[PBS]] discuss [[Tintin and Snowy|Tintin]] and his status as a work of comic art in the [[United States]], and ask six leading comics artists to comment on [[Herge]]'s creation. [http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/tintinandi/special_tintinamerica.html PBS], [http://www.pbs.org/pov/pov2006/tintinandi/special_artists.html PBS]
===July===
*'''[[July 7]], [[2006]]''':
** [[Indigo Books and Music]], [[Canada]]'s largest [[bookseller]], refuses to carry another magazine, ''[[Free Inquiry]]'' which reprints some of the cartoons at the centre of the controversy. Indigo had previously withdrawn the June edition of ''[[Harper's]]''. [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20060707.MAGAZINE07/TPStory/National The Globe and Mail]
**[[Tony Millionaire]] is interviewed by [[Suicidegirls.com]]. [http://suicidegirls.com/interviews/Tony%20Millionaire/ Suicide girls.com]
*'''[[July 8]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Denis Kitchen]] discusses the future plans of the [[Will Eisner|Eisner]] estate with Eisner biographer Bob Andelman. [http://www.aspiritedlife.com/blog/2006/07/denis-kitchen-interview.html A Spirited Life.com]
*'''[[July 9]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Malaysia Star]]'' looks at the growth in digital [[manga]]. [http://thestar.com.my/lifestyle/story.asp?file=/2006/7/9/lifebookshelf/14599229&sec=lifebookshelf Malaysian Star]
**[[Zapiro]] discusses the suit for defamation filed against him by former deputy president [[Jacob Zuma]]. [http://www.int.iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=15&art_id=vn20060708103232744C351304 Independent online]
*'''[[July 10]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[Blogcritics.org]]'' review [[Alan Moore]]'s forthcoming [[Lost Girls]]. [http://blogcritics.org/archives/2006/07/10/020259.php Blogcritics.org]
**''[[The Mercury News]]'' profiles [[Stan Lee]]. [http://www.mercurynews.com/mld/mercurynews/entertainment/15006398.htm The Mercury News]
**[[The Book Standard]] discuss the challenges facing publishers of comics and graphic novels. [http://www.thebookstandard.com/bookstandard/news/publisher/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002802472 The Book Standard]
*'''[[July 11]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The Village Voice]]'' discuss [[Alison Bechdel]]'s new work, ''Fun Home''. [http://www.villagevoice.com/books/0628,chute,73800,10.html Village Voice]
**''[[Editor & Publisher]]'' discuss reports that [[Johnny Hart]]'s 3 July ''[[B.C. (comic)|B.C.]]'' strip was insulting of [[Islam]]. [http://www.editorandpublisher.com/eandp/search/article_display.jsp?vnu_content_id=1002801803 Editor & Publisher]
**[[India]] is reportedly taking to the [[graphic novel]] format. [http://www.business-standard.com/common/storypage.php?autono=97720&leftnm=5&subLeft=0&chkFlg= Business Standard]
**''[[The Times]]'' discusses the wish fulfillment nature of [[Superman]]. [http://entertainment.timesonline.co.uk/article/0,,23569-2263811,00.html The Times]
**[[Daily Press.com]] report on the influence [[John Henry (folklore)|John Henry]] may have had on the visual iconography of the [[superhero]]. [http://www.dailypress.com/features/family/dp-62919sy0jul11,1,4641555.story?coll=dp-features-familylife&ctrack=1&cset=true Dailypress.com]
*'''[[July 12]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The Australian]]'' report on the [[comic book collecting|collecting of back issues]]. [http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19715645-5001942,00.html The Australian]
**[[Denis Kitchen]] is interviewed by On Milwaukee. [http://onmilwaukee.com/buzz/articles/kitchentalks.html?9133 On Milwaukee]
**[[Reporters without Borders]] warn [[Jacob Zuma]] against suing the media for defamation, noting "A successful lawsuit by you would give a blank cheque to Africa's authoritarian regimes, which would use your example to attack their own press". Amongst those currently being sued over reports regarding Zuma's recent trial for alleged rape is the cartoonist [[Zapiro]]. Zuma was found to be not guilty of the crime. [http://iafrica.com/news/sa/180531.htm IAfrica.com]
** An online editorial in ''[[The Baltimore Examiner]]'' discusses the issues of free speech which face a cartoonist, prompted by the controversy. [http://www.examiner.com/a-173650~Editorial__Drawing_on_free_speech_for_all.html Baltimore Examiner]
*'''[[July 13]], [[2006]]''':
**Website ''[[Hour]]'' interviews [[Jim Woodring]]. [http://www.hour.ca/visualarts/visualarts.aspx?iIDArticle=9736 Hour]
**The ''[[Star-Gazette]]'' profile [[Virgin Comics]]. [http://www.star-gazette.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060713/ENTERTAINMENT/607130309/1006 Star-Gazette]
**[[John Woo]] and [[Garth Ennis]] are to collaborate on a comic book for [[Virgin Comics]]. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7815 Comic Book Resources]
**[[Virgin Comics]] and [[Panini Comics]] sign a deal to cover licensing of Virgin Comics publications in [[Continental Europe]] and [[Latin America]]. [http://www.comicbookresources.com/news/newsitem.cgi?id=7811 Comic Book Resources]
*'''[[July 14]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Tom Frame]], letterer of [[Judge Dredd]], dies of [[cancer]]. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/tom_frame_rip/ The Comics Reporter]
**The nominations for the 2006 [[Doug Wright Wright Awards]] are announced. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/your_doug_wright_award_nominees/ The Comics Reporter]
**It is reported that [[Musa Kart]] has won the [[Turkish Journalists' Association]]'s "2006 Freedom of the Press Award", which will be awarded on the 24 July at [[Dolmabahce Palace]]. [http://www.thenewanatolian.com/tna-10823.html The New Anatolian]
**The ''[[Toronto Star]]'' report that Indigo Books & Music refusal to carry the June edition of ''[[Harper's]]'' magazine may have boosted sales. The magazine featured [[Art Spiegelman]]'s thoughts on [[caricature]] and also reprints cartoons at the centre of the . [http://www.thestar.com/NASApp/cs/ContentServer?pagename=thestar/Layout/Article_Type1&c=Article&cid=1152827412370&call_pageid=968867495754&col=969483191630 Toronto Star]
**The ''[[Edmonton Journal]]'' discusses [[webcomics]]. [http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/culture/story.html?id=b50d04c1-9db7-4257-bc11-7fc1719c86d0 Edmonton Journal]
**[[Comics retailer]] [[Brian Hibbert]] discusses the impact the move to trade paperbacks is having on sell-through in the comic book and graphic novel market. [http://www.newsarama.com/Tilting2_0/Tilting30.html newsarama]
*'''[[July 15]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Arizona Daily Star]]'' reports that [[Garry Trudeau]] has been awarded the Vietnam Veterans of America's President's Award for Excellence in the Arts. [http://www.azstarnet.com/metro/137974 Arizona Daily Star]
*'''[[July 16]], [[2006]]''':
**The ''[[Washington Post]]'' discuss the issues surrounding [[Alan Moore]]'s forthcoming ''[[Lost Girls]]'' and the manner in which [[Comic book shops|comic book retailers]] will handle it. [http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/07/13/AR2006071301108.html?referrer%3Demailarticle&sub=AR Washington Post]
**The ''[[San Diego Union-Tribune]]'' run articles on [[Daniel Clowes]], the San Diego Comic-con founder [[Shel Dorf]] and the convention itself as a preview to this weeks convention. [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20060716-9999-1n16comicon.html Invasion of the comic fanatics], [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20060716-9999-lz1a16clowes.html 'Scam' artist], [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/features/20060716-9999-1c16dorf.html Comic-Com's Dorf watches sadly from the sidelines as T-shirts trump talent]
*'''[[July 17]], [[2006]]''':
**[[Mickey Spillane]] dies. Spillane contributed text pieces to comic books early in his career. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/mickey_spillane_1918_2006/ The Comics Reporter]
**[[Daryl Cagle]] comments on the effects the "Orphan Works Act of 2006" will have on cartoonists if it is enacted. [http://editorialcartoonists.com/news/article.cfm/629 Association of American Editorial Cartoonists]
**''[[ICv2.com]]'' report on graphic novel and comic book sales for the month of June. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/8986.html ICv2.com]
** The [[Web Cartoonist's Choice Awards]] are announced with [[The Perry Bible Fellowship]] winning the "Outstanding Comic" award. [http://ccawards.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=199 Web Cartoonists' Choice Awards Forum]
**The ''[[Hindustan Times]]'' report on the number of books and graphic novels being released by Indian artists based on characters from [[Indian mythology]]. [http://www.hindustantimes.com/news/181_1746096,00110004.htm Hindustan Times]
*'''[[July 18]], [[2006]]''':
**''[[The Independent]]'' looks at the comic book adaptation of the official inquiry into the 9/11 attacks. [http://news.independent.co.uk/world/americas/article1183390.ece The Independent]
**[[DC Comics]] promote [[Karen Berger]] to Senior Vice President -- Executive Editor, Vertigo. [http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/karen_berger_promoted_at_dc/ The Comics Reporter]
*'''[[July 19]], [[2006]]''':
**Two members of [[Marvel Comics]]' licensing team have left the company, according to an [[ICv2.com]] report. [http://www.icv2.com/articles/home/9002.html ICv2.com]
**The ''[[Kansas City Infozine]]'' review "Enduring Outrage: Editorial Cartoons by Herblock", an exhibition of selected works by the cartoonist at the United States [[Library of Congress]]. [http://www.infozine.com/news/stories/op/storiesView/sid/16532/ Kansas City Infozine]
===August===
*'''[[August 8]]''': ''[[The Chemistry Set]]'' launches.
*'''[[August 9]]''': Launch of "Connections", in ''[[2000 AD (comic)|2000 AD]]'' #1500, the introduction to the major ''[[Judge Dredd]]'' storyline "[[Origins (Judge Dredd story)|Origins]]" (by [[John Wagner]] and [[Kev Walker]]). [http://www.2000adonline.com/?zone=prog&page=profiles&choice=1500 2000adonline.com]
*'''[[August 31]]''': [[Hill and Wang]] release ''The 9/11 Report: A Graphic Adaptation'' by [[Sid Jacobson]] and [[Ernie Colon]]. The project is done under the blessing of [[9/11 Commission]] co-chairs [[Thomas Kean]] and [[Lee Hamilton]], who write a foreword to the book.
===September===
*'''[[September 4]]''': [[Argentina]] celebrates the first "Día de la Historieta" (National Comic's Day).
*'''[[September 5]]''': [[John McLusky]], a cartoonist, best known as the original artist of [[Ian Fleming]]'s [[James Bond]] comic series for the ''[[Daily Express]]'', dies at the age of 83. [http://www.007magazine.co.uk/news_mclusky.htm 007magazine.co.uk]
*'''[[September 13]]''': The main "[[Origins (Judge Dredd story)|Origins]]" storyline starts (by [[John Wagner]] and [[Carlos Ezquerra]]). [http://www.2000adonline.com/?zone=prog&page=profiles&choice=1505 2000adonline.com]
===October===
*'''[[October 11]]''': The [[Best American series]] releases the inaugural ''The Best American Comics '' publication. The collection is edited by [[Harvey Pekar]] and [[Anne Elizabeth Moore]].
*'''[[October 18]]''':
** ''[[The Authority]]'' #1 released (by [[Grant Morrison]] and [[Gene Ha]]). [http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=6076 DC Comics.com]
** ''[[1001 Nights of Snowfall]]'' hardcover edition released under the [[Vertigo (DC Comics)|Vertigo]] imprint (by [[Bill Willingham]]).
** ''[[Wildcats (comics)|Wildcats]]'' #1 released (by [[Grant Morrison]] and [[Jim Lee]]). [http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=5952 DC Comics.com]
===November===
*'''[[November 1]]''': ''[[Midnighter#Midnighter (series)|Midnighter]]'' #1 released (by [[Garth Ennis]] and [[Chris Sprouse]]). [http://www.dccomics.com/comics/?cm=6252 DC Comics.com]
===December===
*'''[[December 13]]''': Prog 2007 of ''[[2000 AD (comic)|2000 AD]]'' released, a yearly extra length special that saw the start of two new series: ''[[Stickleback (comics)|Stickleback]]'' (by [[Ian Edginton]] and [[D'Israeli]]) and ''[[Kingdom (comics)|Kingdom]]'' (by [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Richard Elson]]). [http://www.2000adonline.com/?zone=prog&page=specials&choice=PROG2007 2000adonline.com]
*'''[[December 20]]''': [[The Spirit]] #1, written and drawn by [[Darwyn Cooke]] is released. [http://www.dccomics.com DC Comics]
==Exhibitions and shows==
*'''August 25, 2005 - April 26''':[http://www.clarkplaza.org/index_eng.html "À l'école de l'amour"] by [[Julie Doucet]] at the [[Centre d’art et de diffusion Clark]], [[Montreal]], [[Canada]].
*'''October 1, 2005 - April 30''': [http://www.cartoonart.org/exhibits.html "Gross, Gruesome and Gothic"] at the [[Cartoon Art Museum]], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
*'''October 22, 2005 - March 31''':[http://www.jardindacclimatation.fr/ Le Monde de Zep] at [[The Jardin d'Acclimatation]], [[Paris]], [[France]].
*'''November 20, 2005 - March 13''': [http://www.moca-la.org/museum/exhibitiondetail.php?&id=358 "Masters of American Comics"] at the [[Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles]] and the [[UCLA Hammer Museum]], [[Los Angeles]], [[USA]].
*'''December 22, 2005 - April 30''': [http://cartoonart.org/ "Why Do They Hate U.S.? An International Perspective on American Politics and Culture"] at the [[Cartoon Art Museum]], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
*'''1 December 2005 - April 30''':''[http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/drawn/ Drawn From The Collection] at [[The National Gallery of Victoria]], [[Australia]]
*'''January 17 - October 08''': [http://www.museedufumeur.net/cadresa.html Caricatures de fumeurs, du XVIIe siècle à nos jours] at the [[Musée du Fumeur]], [[Paris]], [[France]].
*'''January 19 - July 9''': [http://www.msac.uoguelph.ca/seth.htm "Seth"] at the [[Macdonald Stewart Art Centre]], [[Guelph, Ontario|Guelph]], [[Canada]].
*'''January 20 - February 25''': [http://www.pratt.edu/exhibitions/ "Speak: Nine Cartoonists"] at the [[Pratt Manhattan Gallery]], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''January 24 - February 19''': [http://www.brockport.edu/art/towergallery.html "Alternative Girlhood: Diaristic Indulgence and Contemporary Female Artists"] at the [[Tower Fine Arts Gallery]], [[State University of New York]], [[Brockport]], [[USA]].
*'''January 26 - March 18''': [http://www.politicalcartoon.co.uk/html/exhibition.html "Misunderestimating the President through Cartoons"] at the [[Political Cartoon Gallery]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
* '''January 26 - May 28''': [http://www.bdangouleme.com/programme/index.ideal?type=expo&expo=1 "Georges Wolinski Exhibition"] at the [[Centre national de la bande dessinée et de l’image]], [[France]].
*'''January 27 - March 5''': [http://www.oneintheother.com/navframe.html "Black Moon Island: Contemporary International Drawing"] at [[One in the Other]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''February 1 - April 9''': [http://www.cartoonart.org/exhibits.html "ISRAEL: The Cartoonists' Diagnosis: A Viewpoint From Within"] at the [[Cartoon Art Museum]], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
*'''February 2 - March 11''': [http://www.adambaumgoldgallery.com/ "Fine Line"] at the [[Adam Baumgold Gallery]], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''February 4 - May 29''': [http://www.schulzmuseum.org/exhibits.html#sugar "Sugar and Spice: Little Girls in the Funnies"] at the [[Charles M. Schulz Museum]], [[Santa Rosa]] [[USA]].
*'''February 7 - April 8''': [http://nuevayork.cervantes.es/ "Comic Art in Democratic Spain: 1975-2005/6"] at the [[Instituto Cervantes New York]], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''February 10 - March 11''': [http://www.galleryagniel.com/media/gallery_exhibitions_list_cu.php?G_ID=exhibitions_list&GI_ID=7isPcbPR8O5oGo3&GI_I=1&return_URL=%2Fhome.php "Chippendale.Hong.Lyon.Paper Rad"] at the [[Gallery Agniel]], [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]], [[USA]].
*'''February 11 - May 7''': [http://www.cartoonart.org/exhibits.html "Small Press Spotlight Featuring: Gene Yang"] at the [[Cartoon Art Museum]], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
*'''February 22 - April 8''': [http://www.apexart.org/exhibitions/wallach.htm "Neo Sincerity: The Difference Between the Comic and the Cosmic is a Single Letter"] at [[Apexart]], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''February 25 - May 1''': The [[Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art]] host "[http://moccany.org/ Todd McFarlane: A Retrospective Exhibit]", [[New York City]], [[USA]]. [http://www.newsarama.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=57679 newsarama]
*'''March 7 - 17''': "[http://www.guardian.co.uk/newsroom/story/0,,1716178,00.html The Art of V For Vendetta]" at [[The Guardian newsroom]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''March 11 - April 30''': [http://www.d406.com/ Francesca Ghermandi dedicherà il suo nuovo libro "Un'estate a Tombstone"], [[Modena]], [[Italy]].
*'''March 14 - April 18''': "[http://www.chrisbeetles.com/ The Michael Winner Collection of Donald McGill]", [[Chris Beetles Gallery]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''March 23 - May 21''': [http://www.politicalcartoon.co.uk/html/exhibition.html "The Man Who Hated Pooh! The Political Cartoons of E. H. Shepard"] at the [[Political Cartoon Gallery]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''March 25''' "[http://www.tate.org.uk/britain/eventseducation/talks/alanmooreongothicnightmares4643.htm Alan Moore on Gothic Nightmares]" at [[Tate Britain]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''March 30 - April 29''': "[http://www.vincon.com/web/en/html/SALA/la_sala_vincon.htm Segismundo y otros mundos]" by [[Sylvia Libedinsky]] at [[La Sala Vincon]], [[Barcelona]], [[Spain]].
*'''March 31 - June 25''': ''[http://www.toledomuseum.org/Happening.htm Satirical Portraits: The Style of Nick Anderson]'' at the [[Toledo Museum of Art]], [[Toledo, Ohio]].
*'''April - September''': "[http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/English/Whats+on/Exhibitions/Planned/SatiricalLondon.htm Satirical London: 300 years of irreverent images]" at the [[Museum of London]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''April 1 - June 25''': [http://www.cartoonart.org/exhibits.html "No Straight Lines: Queer Culture and the Comics"] at the [[Cartoon Art Museum]], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
*'''April 5 - May 6''': "[http://www.flowerseast.com/Galleries_Releases.asp?Exhibition=06FCBAXTER Glen Baxter: Tungsten Dawning]" at [[Flowers Central]], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''April 7 - July 2''': "[http://www.natgalscot.ac.uk/html/3-exhibitions/Exhibitions1445.asp?gallery=0&status=future Fizzers: The Alternative National Portrait Gallery]" at the [[Scottish National Portrait Gallery]], [[Edinburgh]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''April 10 - June 16''': "[http://reporter.leeds.ac.uk/press_releases/current/bell.htm Steve Bell Does Art]" at the [[University of Leeds]] Gallery, [[Leeds]], [[UK]].
*'''April 17 - 30''': [http://www.qualitycommunications.co.uk/ci/archives/2006_04.html#mc_bringing_comics_to_the_masses The Mathematical Explanations Behind Silly Drawings] at [[The Custard Factory]], [[Birmingham]], [[United Kingdom]].
*'''April 26 - May 31''': "[http://www.pressbox.co.uk/detailed/Arts/BRIGHTONS_NEW_FREE_COMIC_GRAND_OPENING_NIGHT._60189.html The Strip Exhibition]" at the [[Nest Gallery]], [[Brighton]], [[United Kingdom]].
*'''April 29 - August 13''': "[http://www.mam.org/exhibitions/exhibition_details.aspx?ID=66 Masters of American Comics]" at the [[Milwaukee Art Museum]] [[Milwaukee]], [[USA]].
*'''April 29 - May 3''': "[http://www.ljudmila.org/stripcore/bee/index.html Stripburger: Honey Talks]" at the [[Grrr! Festival]], [[Serbia]].
*'''May 6 - May 14''': "[http://www.moccany.org/exhibit-shedraws.html She Draws Comics: 100 Years of America's Women Cartoonists]" at the [[Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art]], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''May 6 - September 3''': "[http://www.mcachicago.org/MCA/exhibit/upcome-txt.html#cware Chris Ware]" at the [[Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago|Museum of Contemporary Art]] [[Chicago]], [[USA]].
*'''June 1 - August 31''': "[http://cartoons.osu.edu/exhib.php A Tale of the Jungle Imps by Felix Fiddle]" by [[Winsor McCay]] at [[Ohio State University|The Ohio State University]] [[Cartoon Research Library]], [[Ohio]], [[USA]].
*'''June 9 - August 31''': "[http://www.ljudmila.org/stripcore/bee/index.html Stripburger: Honey Talks]" at the [[Serietiket]], [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]].
*'''June 24 - August 31''': "[http://www.fluxfactory.org/projects/opolis/opolis01.html OPOLIS: A Comix Fluxture]" at the [[Flux Factory]], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''September 15 - January 6, 2007''': "[http://www.risd.edu/museum_exhibitions.cfm?type=upcoming Wunderground: Providence, 1995 To The Present]" at the [[RISD Museum]], [[Providence, Rhode Island|Providence]], [[Rhode Island]], [[USA]].
*'''September 15 – January 28, 2007''': "Masters of American Comics" at the [[Jewish Museum]], [[New York City]] and [[Newark, New Jersey|Newark]] Museum, [[New Jersey]].
==Conventions==
*'''January 25 - 28''': [[Angoulême International Comics Festival]], [http://www.bdangouleme.com/index.ideal website], [[Angouleme]], [[France]].
*'''February 10 - 12''': [[WonderCon]], [http://www.comic-con.org/wc/ website], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
*'''February 24 - 26''': [[MegaCon]], [http://www.megaconvention.com/ website], [[Orlando, Florida|Orlando]], [[USA]].
*'''February 24 - 26''': [[New York Comic-Con]], [http://www.nycomiccon.com/App/homepage.cfm?moduleid=2577&appname=100453 website], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
*'''March 3 - 6''': [[Napoli Comicon]], [http://www.comicon.it/ website], [[Naples]], [[Italy]].
*'''March 11''': [[UK Web & Mini Comix Thing]], [http://www.ukwebcomixthing.co.uk/ website], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''March 17 - 19''': [[WizardWorld]], [http://www.wizarduniverse.com/conventions/la.cfm website], [[Los Angeles]], [[USA]].
*'''March 31 - April 2''': [[Small Press Expo (Sweden)|Small Press Expo]], [http://www.kulturhuset.stockholm.se/default.asp?id=5760&domain=http%3A//www.kultur.stockholm.se/&url=default.asp?id=14440 website], [[Stockholm]], [[Sweden]].
*'''April 1''': Fluke: A Mini-comics/Zine Explosion, [http://www.wideawakepress.com/flukeathens/index.html website], [[Athens, Georgia]], [[USA]].
* '''April 1 - 2''': [[Emerald City Comicon]], [http://www.emeraldcitycomicon.com/ website], [[Seattle]], [[USA]].
* '''April 1 - 9''': [[Fumetto International Comix Festival]], [http://www.fumetto.ch/06/english.cfm website] [[Lucern]], [[Switzerland]].
* '''April 8 - 9''': [[Alternative Press Expo|APE: The Alternative Press Expo]] [http://www.comic-con.org/ape/ website], [[San Francisco]], [[USA]].
* '''April 28 - 30''': [[Toronto Comicon]], [http://www.torontocomicon.com/ website], [[Toronto]], [[Canada]].
* '''May 6 - 7''': [[Comicdom Con Athens]], [http://www.comicdom.gr/convention/index.php?page=main&lang=en website], [[Athens]], [[Greece]].
* '''May 13''': [[Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo|SPACE 2006: Small Press and Alternative Comics Expo]] [http://www.backporchcomics.com/space.htm website], [[Columbus, Ohio|Columbus]], [[USA]].
* '''May 13 - 14''': [[Comic Expo|Bristol Comic Expo]], [http://www.comicexpo.net/ website], [[Bristol]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
* '''May 20''': [[Olympia Comics Festival]], [http://www.olympiacomicsfestival.org/ website], [[Olympia, Washington]], [[USA]].
* '''June 3 - 4''': [[Stripdgen Haarlem]], [http://www.stripdagenhaarlem.nl/2006/index.php/programma/ website] [[Haarlem]], [[The Netherlands]].
* '''June 10 - 11''': [[MoCCA Art Festival]] [http://www.moccany.org/ website], [[New York City]], [[USA]].
* '''June 15 - 18''': [[Comic-Salon]], [http://www.comic.de/erlangen2006/index.html website], [[Erlangen]], [[Germany]].
*'''July 1 - 2''': [[London Film & Comic Con]], [http://www.londonfilmandcomiccon.com/ website], [[London]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
*'''July 20 - 23''': [[Comic-Con International]], [http://www.comic-con.org/cci/index.shtml website], [[San Diego]], [[USA]].
* '''August 5 - 6''': [[Caption (convention)|Caption]], [http://caption.org/ website], [[Oxford]], [[United Kingdom|UK]].
* '''August 18 - 20''': [[Animecon IV]], [http://www.animecon.fi/english-main.html website], [[Helsinki]], [[Finland]].
* '''September 8 - 10''': [[Raptus Bergen International Comics Festival]], [http://www.tib.no/Raptus website], [[Bergen, Norway|Bergen]], [[Norway]].
* '''September 9 - 10''': [[Baltimore Comic-Con]], [http://www.comicon.com/baltimore/ website], [[Baltimore]], [[USA]].
* '''October 12 - 14''': [[International Comic Arts Festival]], [http://go.to/ICAF# website], [[Washington, D.C.]], [[USA]].
* '''October 13 - 14''': [[Small Press Expo|SPX]], [http://www.spxpo.com/ website], [[Bethesda]], [[USA]].
==First issues by title==
;''[[Damnation Crusade]]'' (6-issue mini-series)
:''Release:'' December 2006 by [[Boom! Studios]]. ''Writers:'' [[Dan Abnett]] and [[Ian Edginton]]. ''Art by:'' [[Lui Antonio]] and [[JM Ringuet]].
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