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Artists are alarmed by AI — and they’re fighting back
“I feel like it’s a violation of the soul,” says one cartoonist who is suing artificial intelligence companies for using images without permission, as illustrators ask: Will this transform our industry?
By Michael CavnaA trailblazer who brought a Black woman’s voice to comics
Barbara Brandon-Croft, the first African American woman with a mainstream syndicated comic strip, has a new book reflecting on her achievement, “Where I’m Coming From: Selected Strips, 1991-2005.”
By Michael CavnaA new Batman and more: Our analysis of James Gunn and DC’s lineup
James Gunn announced a new DC Studios slate, including Batman, Superman and Supergirl projects.
By David BetancourtHow cartoonists are mocking the Trump, Biden and Pence document cases
How do the classified-file cases compare among Trump, Biden and Pence? Political cartoons offer varying satiric takes.
By Michael CavnaCartoonists spoof Kevin McCarthy’s ‘Groundhog Day’ in the House
Political cartoons spoof the historic House stalemate as a GOP circus, as would-be speaker Kevin McCarthy fails through many rounds of voting.
By Michael CavnaPence delays for MAGA voters
Former vice president Mike Pence will reject a subpoena from special counsel Jack Smith about Donald Trump’s push to overturn the 2020 election.
By Ann TelnaesA Harvard professor’s book asks: What if the Jan. 6 attack had succeeded?
“1/6: The Graphic Novel” by Harvard Law School professor Alan Jenkins and author-activist Gan Golan depicts a dystopian world in which the Jan. 6 rioters were successful.
By Michael CavnaThe 9 biggest superhero movies for 2023, from Ant-Man to Aquaman
The new year includes “Blue Beetle,” “The Flash,” “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 3” and a new animated “Spider-Verse.”
By David BetancourtTori Amos fought for her songs 30 years ago. Now she’s celebrating them.
Tori Amos is marking the anniversary of her album “Little Earthquakes” with a graphic novel version, which has Margaret Atwood and Neil Gaiman among its contributors.
By Michael CavnaHow cartoonists are deriding Trump amid the Jan. 6 report
Artists are satirizing Trump amid his eventful week of criminal charge recommendations, the release of his tax returns and the report of the House Jan. 6 committee.
By Michael CavnaA new Superman signals a new era for James Gunn and the DC universe
Henry Cavill is out as Superman. Patty Jenkins is done with Wonder Woman. What else does new DC Studios co-head James Gunn have up his sleeve?
By David Betancourt