1995 in comics explained
See also: List of years in comics. Notable events of 1995 in comics.
Events and publication
Year overall
January
- After Xavier: The Age of Apocalypse is launched. All X-titles change to different names for the next four months.
- Thor marks his 400th appearance in Marvel Comics with issue #482.
- Silver Surfer vol. 2 #100: by Ron Marz, Joe Phillips, and Tom Grindberg.
- The final issue of the second attempt to launch a Lucky Luke monthly magazine is published.[1]
- Specific date in January unknown: Dutch cartoonist Opland wins the Inktspotprijs for Best Political Cartoon.[2]
February
- Doom Patrol vol. 2 is canceled by DC Comics with issue #87.
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
- September 11: In the Danish magazine Anders & co, Plastic Mickey, by Michael T. Gilbert and Cèsar Ferioli Pealez; debut of Doc Static.
- September 17: Suske en Wiske receive a statue in Antwerp, Belgium, located in the Heidestatiestraat.[5]
- Malibu Comics relaunches its Ultraverse titles with the Infinity promotion. The most popular characters, such as Prime, Mantra, Exiles, and Rune, come back with all-black covers and an infinity symbol on the cover.
- Marvel's Marvel Edge imprint debuts, featuring the titles Daredevil, Doctor Strange, Sorcerer Supreme, Ghost Rider, and Incredible Hulk
October
November
- November 4: The final episode of José Miguel Heredia's Perro Mundo is published.[10]
- Marvel launches The Punisher #1 under the Marvel Edge imprint
- Animal Man is canceled by DC Comics with issue #89.
December
Deaths
January
- January 1: Nans van Leeuwen, Dutch illustrator, novelist and comics artist (Piggelmee), dies at age 94.[12]
- January 5: James S. Burnett, A.K.A. Jim Burnett, American comics writer (Nubbin,[13] Winston [14]), dies at age 73. [15]
- January 12: George Price, American cartoonist (The New Yorker), dies at age 93.[16] [17]
- January 16: Nin, Spanish comics artist (Trompy, El Habitante del Viejo Castillo de Mockery, Don Espino el Buen Vecino, El Monin y sus Gangsters), dies at age 62.[18]
- January 19: Don Tobin, American animator and comics artist (Little Woman), dies at age 79.[19]
- January 24: Frank Emery, American mural artist, jazz musician, photographer, animator, illustrator, and comics artist (4), dies at age 37.[20]
- January 31: Alfredo Cardona Peña, Costa Rican-Mexican novelist and comics writer, dies at age 77.[21]
February
- February 4: Odette Fumet, Canadian illustrator, novelist and comics artist (newspaper comic strip adaptations of swashbuckler novels), dies at age 94.[22]
- February 11: Sharon Alston, New Zealand comics artist, painter and illustrator (made comics for Broadsheet), dies at age 46 from breast cancer.[23]
- February 13: Bill Perry, American comics artist (Ned Handy, assisted on Harold Teen, continued Gasoline Alley), dies at age 89.[24]
- February 18: Walter Ball, Canadian comics artist (Rural Route), dies at age 83.[25]
- February 19: Paul Jamin, aka Jam, Alfred Gérard and/or Alidor, Belgian comics artist and cartoonist (Le Vol du Bourdon), dies at age 83.[26]
- February 21: Dick Oldden, American cartoonist and comic artist (The Genius), dies at age 63. [27]
- February 23: Don Heck, American comics artist (co-creator of Iron Man, continued Avengers), dies at age 66.[28]
- Specific date unknown: Hugh Morren, British comics artist (Tommy Wack), dies at age 74.[29]
March
- March 22: Hein Auke Kray, Dutch comics artist (Baas Blaas, de Tielse Kruidenier), dies at age 93.[30]
- March 29: Mort Meskin, American comics artist (DC Comics) dies at age 78.[31]
- March 29: Willy Schermelé, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Winkie, Bartje en Zwartje, Kater Kwik, Jaap en zijn Aap, Kees en Kikkie, Met z'n Drieën), dies at age 90.[32]
- March 31: Dennis Malcolm Reader, British children's book writer, illustrator and comics artist (Catgirl, Powerman, Electro Girl, Rick Larson, Both 3000, Burt Steele, Wonder Boy, Acromaid, Venus, Phantom Maid, Johnny Wilde, Tim Craig, Dusty Trale), dies at age 68.[33]
April
- April 19: Reg Wootton, British comics artist (Sporting Sam), died at age 86.[34]
- April 29: Ingrid Wallerström, Swedish novelist, illustrator and comics artist (Taggstraden, Nisse har fått en Trumma), dies at age 102.[35]
May
- May 5: Ye Qianyu, Chinese comics artist (Mr. Wang), dies at age 88.[36]
- May 18: Bob Uschi, Dutch radio documentary maker, illustrator, sports cartoonist and comic artist (Dom Bom Bassie, Jonas Kwistebiebel), dies at age 84.[37]
- May 26: Friz Freleng, American animator and cartoonist (Looney Tunes, Tweety and Sylvester, Yosemite Sam, The Pink Panther), dies at age 88.[38]
June
- June 2: Walter Frehm, American comics artist (continued Ripley's Believe It or Not!), dies at age 88 or 89.[39]
- June 5: Raye Horne, American underground comix artist (Gay Hearthrobs, White Whore Funnies), dies at age 50.[40]
July
- July 16: Harry Buckinx, Dutch comics artist (Titul, Titula, De Familie Aepebroeck), dies from cancer at age 51.[41]
- July 20: George Caragonne, American comics writer and editor (Marvel Comics, Penthouse Comix), commits suicide at c. age 30.
- July 22: Rick Yager, American comics artist (continued Buck Rogers), dies at age 85.[42]
- July 25: Balthasar Lippisch, German illustrator, caricaturist, animator and comics artist (Pip & Zip), dies at age 74 or 75.[43]
August
- August 1:
- Daniel Chauvin, French comics artist (assisted on Tanguy et Laverdure and Buck Danny), dies at age 56 from stomach cancer.[44]
- Noel Gloesner, French comics artist (Les Indégonflables de Chantovent, Yann le Vaillant), dies at age 77.[45]
- August 5: Bert Peleman, Belgian poet, novelist, painter and comic writer (Peerke Sorgeloos and Bert, De Lustige Trekker, drawn by Willy Vandersteen[46]), dies at age 80. [47]
- August 9: Stef Vanstiphout, Belgian illustrator and comic artist (Puk de Nar, Ragebol), dies at age 64.[48]
- August 20: Hugo Pratt, Italian comics artist (Corto Maltese, El Sargento Kirk, Ernie Pike, Jesuit Joe, Asso di Picche), dies at age 68.[49]
September
- September 7: Russell Johnson, American comics artist (Mister Oswald), dies at age 101.[50]
- September 9:
- Toon Rammelt, Dutch comics artist, illustrator and radio executive (De Vliegvarobiel van Professor Knap, Sikkie en Dikkie en de Reis naar Luilekkerland, Hummel, Lummel en hun avonturen met de houten doos, De Stakelijers, Eduard), dies at age 84.[51]
- Pim van Boxsel, Dutch illustrator and comics artist (Cartouche, De Wonderlijke Avonturen van Philomene), dies at age 71 from heart failure.[52]
- September 13: Walter Goetz, German-British comics artist and illustrator (Colonel Up and Mr. Down, Dab and Flounder), dies at age 83.[53]
- September 30: Nestor Redondo, Filipino comics artist (DC Comics, Marvel Comics), dies at age 67.[54]
October
- October 2: John Belfi, American comic artist (assisted on comics based on The Saint, drew Straight Arrow) and inker (Tarzan, Flash Gordon, Dan Flagg), drew comics for Quality Comics, Charlton Comics, Lev Gleason,...), dies at age 71. [55]
- October 16: Miguel Angel Nieto Ventura, Spanish comics writer (Grouñidos en El Desierto), dies at age 47 or 48. [56]
- October 21: Jesús Blasco, Spanish comics artist and writer (Cuto, Capitán Trueno), dies at age 75.[57]
- October 21: Manuel Vázquez Gallego, Spanish comics artist (Las hermanas Gilda, La familia Cebolleta, Anacleto, agente secreto), dies at age 65 from a stroke.[58]
- October 30: Patrick Nicolle, British comics artist (made comics for Amalgamated Press, Fleetway Press and IPC), dies at age 97.[59]
November
- November 1: Floriano Bozzi, A.K.A. Sam Göspel, Italian comics artist (Auranella, Bernada, Jessica, Leonardo), dies at age 69.[60]
- November 2: Ollie Harrington, American comics artist (Dark Laughter), dies at age 83 in Berlin, Germany.
December
- December 1: Jack Alderman, Canadian-American comics artist (drew stories for Fiction House, Ace Periodicals, Fawcett Comics, Better Publications, Timely Comics, Charlton Comics,...), dies at age 74. [61]
- December 4: Petar Gligorovski, Macedonian painter, comics artist, animator and animated film director (Adam 5 do 12), dies at age 57.[62]
- December 5: L. B. Cole, American comics artist (Contact Comics, Captain Flight Comics), dies at age 77.[63]
- December 9: Elsie Hix, American comic writer (continued Strange as It Seems), dies at age 93. [64]
- December 10: Ganes T.H., Indonesian comics artist (Si Buta dari Gua Hantu), dies at age 60.[65]
- December 13: Mentis Bostantzoglou, aka Bost, Greek illustrator, playwright, lyricist, painter and comics artist (worked on Classics Illustrated), dies at age 76 or 77.[66]
- December 15: Willy Smit, Dutch comics artist (Tijs Wijs de Torenwachter), dies at age 94.[67]
Specific date unknown
- Benigani, Spanish comics artist, dies at age 92 or 93.[68]
- Alex Cubie, Scottish comics artist and animator (continued Rupert Bear), dies at age 83 or 84.[69]
- José De Lemos, Portuguese comics artist, dies at age 85.[70]
- Egidio Gherlizza, Italian comics artist (Signor Giulivo), dies at age 85 or 86.[71]
- Óskar, aka Oskar Pinto Lobo, Portuguese comics artist (Tom Migas e o seu cavalo Cara Linda, comics about Laurel & Hardy), dies at age 81 or 82.[72]
- Wies Peleman, Belgian comics artist (Meneer Kommix & Strip, Pim en Pom in de Zoo, Prietpraat Ballon, Adam and Zee), dies at age 72 or 73. [73]
- Don Tobin, American animator and comics artist (Little Woman), dies at age 78 or 79.[74]
- Desmond Walduck, British comic artist (worked on Dan Dare), dies at age 74 or 75.[75]
- Roberto Wilson, Canadian comic artist (Robert et Roland, Le Passion de Notre Seigneur Jésus), dies at age 66 or 67.[76]
- Malek Zirout, Algerian comic artist (La Route du Sel), dies at age 61 or 62.[77]
Exhibitions
- July 30–August 27: (Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Cultural Arts Center, Columbus, Ohio): "Anything Can Happen in a Comic Strip: Centennial Reflections on an American Art Form"[78]
- August 1–October 27: (Ohio State University Cartoon, Graphic, and Photographic Arts Research Library, Columbus, Ohio): "See You in the Funny Papers: American Life as Reflected in the Newspaper Comic Strip," curated by Lucy Shelton Caswell, in conjunction with the Festival of Cartoon Art
- August 24–October 14: (Martin Luther King Jr. Complex for Performing and Cultural Arts, Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio): "Sequential Art: The Next Step", curated by Robert Stull; the work of young, mostly African American, cartoonists Darrell Gates, Grey, Hannibal King, Louis Small, Jr., Jeff Smith, and Stull; in conjunction with the Festival of Cartoon Art. Later traveled to the National Center of Afro-American Artists in Boston; the Words & Pictures Museum in Northampton, MA; the Afro-American Cultural Center in Charlotte, NC; and the Tubman Museum in Macon, GA.[79]
- December 2, 1995 – January 27, 1996 (Exit Art, New York City) : "Imaginary Beings" — artists include Sue de Beer, Judy Fox, Shirin Neshat, Tom Otterness, Roxy Paine, S. Clay Wilson
- December 7, 1995 – February 11, 1996 (Words & Pictures Museum, Northampton, Massachusetts): "Classic Comics — A Selection of Stories from EC Comics," featuring the work of, among others, John Severin
Conventions
- January 15: Albuquerque Comic Con (Albuquerque Marriott, Albuquerque, New Mexico) — guests include Sheldon Moldoff and Tom Grindberg[80]
- January 22: Great Eastern Conventions Boston (57 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts) — c. 750 attendees[81]
- January 26–29: Angoulême International Comics Festival (Angoulême, France) — 22nd annual festival[82]
- February 19: Spirits of Independence (Austin, Texas) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Martin Wagner
- February 24–26: The New York Comic Book Spectacular (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City)[83]
- Spring: MegaCon (Orlando, Florida) — guests include Gil Kane, Dick Giordano, and Howard Chaykin
- March: Motor City Comic Con I
- March 25: Spirits of Independence (Hyatt Downtown, Columbus, OH) — guests include Dave Sim and Gerhard, Paul Pope, Steve Bissette, and M'Oak
- April: Pittsburgh Comicon (Monroeville, Pennsylvania)
- April 15–16: Dallas Fantasy Fair I (Harvey Hotel, Irving, Texas) — guests include Adam Hughes, Susie Owens, and Mark Goddard[84]
- April 15: Spirits of Independence (Seattle, Washington) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Drew Hayes
- April 21–23: WonderCon (Oakland, California) — held in conjunction with Pro/Con
- May 19: Alternative Press Expo (San Jose, California)
- Summer: CAPTION (Oxford Union Society, Oxford, England)
- June 23–25: Atlanta Fantasy Fair (Castlegate Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia) — final iteration of this show; official guests include Claudia Christian, Dirk Benedict, Dwight Schultz, Jeff Pittarelli, Don Hillsman II, Wayne Vansant, Joe Phillips
- June 23: Small Press Expo (Bethesda, Maryland) — second annual show; exhibitors include David Lapham, David Mazzucchelli, Dave Sim, Gerhard, Bebe Williams, Mark Wheatley, Marc Hempel, and Greg Hyland[85]
- June 30–July 2:[86] Chicago Comicon (Rosemont Convention Center, Rosemont, Illinois) — 20,000 attendees; guest of honor: Peter David; special guests: Sal Buscema, Roy Thomas, John Romita Sr., Chris Claremont, Jim Shooter, and Julius Schwartz
- July: Heroes Convention (Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina) — special guest: Todd McFarlane
- July 1: Spirits of Independence (Manchester, Vermont) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Stephen R. Bissette
- July 13–16: Dragon Con/International Starfleet Conference (Atlanta Hilton & Towers, Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel & Atlanta Civic Center, Atlanta, Georgia) — 14,312 attendees; guests of honor: George Alec Effinger, Harlan Ellison, Timothy Zahn, Michael Whelan, and Bjo Trimble
- July 27–30: Comic-Con International (San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, California) — 34,000 attendees; special guests include Mike Baron, Simon Bisley, Charles Burns, Alan Davis, Ramona Fradon, Neil Gaiman, James Gurney, Greg Hildebrandt, Tim Hildebrandt, Ryoichi Ikegami, Gil Kane, Stan Lee, Irv Novick, Harvey Pekar, Stan Sakai, Joe Sinnott, Tom Sito, Jeff Smith, and Andrew Vachss. Comic-Con officially changes its name to Comic-Con International, and introduces its new "eye" logo designed by Richard Bruning
- August 12: Spirits—Chicago Independent Comics Expo (I.C.E.) (Radisson Suites Hotel O'Hare, Rosemont, IL) — guests include Jessica Abel, Stephen R. Bissette, Joe Chiapetta, Evan Dorkin, Sarah Dyer, Matt Feazell, Troy Hickman, David Lapham, Larry Marder, Mark Oakley, Paul Pope, Alex Robinson, Andrew Robinson, Dave Sim & Gerhard, Jim Valentino, and Joe Zabel
- August 11–13: Dallas Fantasy Fair II (Dallas Market Hall Convention Center, Dallas, Texas)[87] — presentation of the Harvey Awards; keynote speaker and master-of-ceremonies: Jim Starlin;[88] official guests include Sergio Aragonés, Kurt Busiek, Rob Liefeld, Terry Moore, David W. Mack, Martin Nodell, Julius Schwartz, Mark Schultz, Jeff Smith, William Stout, Chris Ware, Al Williamson, and Jim Woodring
- August 12–13: Canadian National Comic Book Exposition, (Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Roy Thomson Hall, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) — c. 1400 attendees; guests include J. Scott Campbell, Kelley Jones, Joe Jusko, Bill Sienkiewicz, Bernie Wrightson, Brian Hotton, Stephen Platt, Ken Lashley, and Ty Templeton
- August 25–26: Festival of Cartoon Art (Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio) — 5th edition; official guests include Garry Trudeau, Jeff MacNelly, Lynn Johnston, Bill Amend, Robb Armstrong, Stephen Bentley, Bruce Beattie, and Bill Griffith[89]
- September 9–10: Great Eastern Conventions New York II (Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York City)
- September 1: Spirits of Independence (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and Don Simpson
- October 7–8: Motor City Comic Con II (Dearborn Civic Center)
- October 7: Spirits of Independence (Phoenix, Arizona) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard, and James A. Owen
- November 4: Spirits of Independence (Kitchener, Ontario) — featuring organizers Dave Sim and Gerhard
- November 25–26: Dallas Fantasy Fair III (Harvey Hotel, Irving, Texas) — guests include Julie Newmar[90]
- November 25–26: Mid-Ohio Con (Columbus Ohio) — Special guest: Barry Windsor-Smith; other guests: Mark Evanier, Roger Stern, William Messner-Loebs, John Byrne, Sergio Aragonés, Brian Michael Bendis, Martin Egeland, Dick Giordano, David Mack, Joe Pruett, Beau Smith, Jim Shooter, Jeff Smith, and Bernie Wrightson[91]
First issues by title
DC Comics
- Power of Shazam
- Sovereign Seven
Delcourt
Malibu Ultraverse
Marvel Comics
- Amazing X-Men
- Astonishing X-Men
- Avengers: The Crossing
- Gambit and the X-Ternals
- Generation Next
- Prime
- Skrull Kill Crew
- Weapon X
- X-Calibre
- X-Men: Omega
Vertigo Comics
Independent
- Astro City (as Kurt Busiek's Astro City)
- Dark Town by Mad Monkey Press Writer:Kaja Blackley Artist: Vanessa Chong
- Stray Bullets (by Él Capitan)
Notes and References
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- Web site: Breda, 22 oktober 1995. Anp Archief. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Stripschapprijs 1995. Aug 10, 1995. Trouw. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Stripschapprijs voor trio Wiroja's. NRC. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Het Stripschap - Complete lijst.
- Web site: José Miguel Heredia. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Bill Watterson. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Nans van Leeuwen. lambiek.net.
- Web site: George Crenshaw. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Johnny Sajem. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: James S. Burnett obituary. 9 January 1995. 2. 15 February 2024. newspapers.com.
- News: George Price, 93, Cartoonist of Oddities, Dies. Glenn. Collins. The New York Times. 21 December 1995.
- Web site: George Price. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Nin. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Don Tobin. lambiek.net. March 22, 2021.
- Web site: Frank Emery. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Alfredo Cardona Peña - Detalle del autor - Enciclopedia de la Literatura en México - FLM - CONACULTA. www.elem.mx. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Rodolphe & Odette Vincent. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Sharon Alston. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Bill Perry. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Walter Ball. lambiek.net. February 14, 2021.
- Web site: Paul Jamin. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Dick Oldden. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Don Heck. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Hugh Morren. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Hein Kray. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Morton Meskin. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Willy Schermelé. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Dennis Malcolm Reader. lambiek.net. October 11, 2020.
- Web site: Reg Wootton. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Ingrid Wallerström. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Ye Qianyu. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Bob Uschi. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Friz Freleng. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Walter Frehm. lambiek.net. December 30, 2020.
- Web site: Raye Horne. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Harry Buckinx. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Rick Yager. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Balthasar Lippisch. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Daniel Chauvin. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Noël Gloesner. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Willy Vandersteen. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Peleman, Bert – Schrijversgewijs . 2024-08-19 . nl-NL.
- Web site: Stef Vanstiphout. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Hugo Pratt. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Russ Johnson. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Toon Rammelt. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Pim van Boxsel. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Walter Goetz. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Nestor Redondo. lambiek.net.
- Web site: John Belfi. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Enrique Ventura.
- Web site: Jesús Blasco. lambiek.net.
- Web site: Manuel Vázquez. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Patrick Nicolle. Lambiek.net. 24 September 2021.
- Web site: Floriano Bozzi. lambiek.net. January 22, 2021.
- Web site: Jack Alderman. lambiek.net.
- http://zagrebfilm.hr/katalog_film_detail_e.asp?sif=757&counter=80&sif_kat=2&modul=&serijal= Zagreb Film, "Na Vrhu", (1969)
- Web site: L.B. Cole. lambiek.net.
- Web site: John Hix. lambiek.net. August 27, 2024.
- Web site: Ganes T.H.. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Mentis Bostantzoglou. lambiek.net. 15 February 2021.
- Web site: Willy Smit. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Benigani. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Alex Cubie. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: José De Lemos. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Egidio Gherlizza. lambiek.net. 30 March 2021.
- Web site: Oskar. lambiek.net. 7 April 2018.
- Web site: Wies Peleman. lambiek.net. March 15, 2024.
- Web site: Don Tobin. lambiek.net. May 21, 2020.
- Web site: Desmond Walduck. lambiek.net. September 19, 2022.
- Web site: Roberto Wilson. lambiek.net. September 28, 2022.
- Web site: Malek Zirout. lambiek.net. July 22, 2022.
- Book: Inge, M. Thomas . Anything Can Happen in a Comic Strip: Centennial Reflections on an American Art Form. Ohio State University Libraries, University Press of Mississippi, and Randolph-Macon College . 1995.
- Web site: BLACK HISTORY – THE NEXT STEP. February 7, 2014 . Rob . Stull. RobStull.com.
- Schoellkopf, Andrea. "Convention Indulges Comic Book Addicts," Albuquerque Journal (16 Jan 1995), p. A1.
- Doten, Patti. "Comics convention a real draw," Boston Globe (21 Jan 1995), p. 23.
- Thompson, Mark and Jacques Dutrey. "Newswatch: International News: Angouleme and All That: French Comics Overview," The Comics Journal #176 (Apr. 1995), pp. 36-37.
- Szadkowski, Joseph. "A `Wow!' and a ho-hum from Fleer," Washington Times (18 Feb 1995), p. E.2.
- Maurstad, Tom. "Dreamland - Think it's all in your mind? - Maybe not at the Fantasy Fair," Dallas Morning News (Apr. 17, 1995).
- News: Evry. Ron. Small Press Brings In Small Donation for CBLDF: Small Press Expo Highlights Independent Creators. The Comics Journal. 179. Aug 1995. 20–21.
- Reuter, Lisa. "Three Events Perfect for Holiday Getaway," Columbus Dispatch (June 25, 1995), p. 03.G.
- Fowler, Jimmy. "Events for the week," Dallas Observer (Aug. 10, 1995).
- Dean, Michael. "Newswatch: 2002 Harvey Awards: Motivations and Mathematics," The Comics Journal #244 (June 2002), pp. 16–21.
- News: Festival Draws Cartoon Creators . Columbus Dispatch . Aug 20, 1995.
- "Inside Plano," The Dallas Morning News (Nov. 25, 1995).
- "Comics VIPs due in Columbus," Cleveland Plain Dealer (Nov. 19, 1995).