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@kmunson.bsky.social

Art historian and editor of the Eisner nominated Comic Art in Museums anthology and comic art curator.

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Episode 158: Denis Kitchen & Kim Munson β€” Graphic Histories A new book about a legend of underground comix facilities a chat between the editor, our host and the man himself! Denis Kitchen is a foundational figure in the American comic book industry, recogniz...

Denis Kitchen and Kim talking about Conversations with Denis Kitchen on the Graphic Histories podcast. graphichistories.com/episodes/epi...

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Denis Kitchen: Alternative comics' unsung hero Denis Kitchen transformed comics from underground cartoonist to publisher champion of creator rights and free speech.

Article on the Conversations with Denis Kitchen book launch last week at Society of Illustrators. boingboing.net/2026/01/19/d...

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Introducing the Broken Frontier Awards 2025 – Events in Gaza Make Their Presence Felt in Another Eclectic Set of BF Nominations – Broken Frontier The Broken Frontier Awards 2025 are here and you get to play a part in deciding who the winners are for the last twelve months.

"Conversations with Denis Kitchen" is nominated for a Broken Frontiers Award in the "Best Book about Comics" category. Voting is open til the end of January. www.brokenfrontier.com/introducing-...

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An Oddly Compelling Conversation with Denis Kitchen and Kim Munson - Society of Illustrators As a publisher, cartoonist, author, curator, and founder of the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, Denis Kitchen’s career has spanned decades from the underground c

Next Thursday at Society of Illustrators, NYC. Book talk with Kim and Denis Kitchen about the publication of Conversations with Denis Kitchen, censorship, and his career. Includes new clips from his upcoming documentary. societyillustrators.org/event/oddly-...?

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Conversations with Underground Comix Kingpin Dennis Kitchen For Milwaukeeans with a long memoryβ€”really anyone in Wisconsin looking back fondly on the counterculture eraβ€”Denis Kitchen may be recalled as an almost cosmic force.

New review of Conversations with Denis Kitchen by Paul Buhle. shepherdexpress.com/culture/milw...?

05.12.2025 19:31 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Whither Comic Art... ...and George Lucas's legacy project.

Interesting discussion of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and my book, Comic Art in Museums on the Paper Gold substack by Nat Sans. natesans.substack.com/p/whither-co...

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Conversations with Denis Kitchen Conversations with Denis Kitchen offers an in-depth exploration of the multifaceted career of Denis Kitchen (b. 1946), one of the most influential figures in the world of comics. This book, comprised ...

My new book on the comics career of Denis Kitchen is now available. #UPM www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...

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Review: Trina Gets Last Shot at Nazis in "Partisans" β€” Neurotic Raven It’s a sign of our times that multiple new publications have been appearing reminding us of the history of successful resistance to fascism. Among recent popular titles like the Rachel Maddow projects...

Short review of the new graphic novel Partisans, about activists fighting back against the Nazis in WW2. Contains the last story written by Trina Robbins. www.neuroticraven.com/blog/2025/8/24/review-trina-gets-last-shot-at-nazis-in-partisans

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A group of people who just spoke about women cartoonists and books by Trina Robbins at San Diego Comic-Con.

A group of people who just spoke about women cartoonists and books by Trina Robbins at San Diego Comic-Con.

SDCC 25: Panel on the Herstories of women cartoonists written by Trina Robbins, who basically invented the genre by rediscovering forgotten superstars of the past. Panelists: Sydney Heifler, Kim Munson, Shaenon K. Garrity, Michael Dooley, Lee Marrs, Peter Maresca. and Bruce Simon.

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A group of people that talked about Emil Ferris at San Diego Comic-Con.

A group of people that talked about Emil Ferris at San Diego Comic-Con.

SDCC 25, Roundtable on My Favorite Thing is Monsters Book 2 by Emil Ferris. Kim Munson, Alonso Nunez, Diana Green, Emil Ferris, Rob Reiner, and Neil Kendricks.

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San Diego Comic-Con 25. I am really looking forward to talking Monsters with these brilliant people.

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I'm moderating this panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Saturday at 5, room 4.

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Coming soon: Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story A documentary film about counterculture, freedom of speech, and a comic book maverick

Please Notify Me on Launch to support. They need to reach 400 clicks. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tin...

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Tiny protest in support of the 2/28 Corporate Boycott on HWY 1 in Pacifica, CA. @maddow.msnbc.com

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Newly available for pre-order! Denis Kitchen Conversations. www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...

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presenting on the life and career of Trina Robbins at the College Art Assoc (CAA) convention in NY.

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The Library of Congress wants more visitors. Spider-Man, Santana and Lincoln are on deck The Library of Congress is unveiling an eclectic new exhibit drawing on the institution’s vast historical archives and designed to make the Library a more popular and accessible destination for visito...

The public exhibit is amazing and even includes all the items in Lincoln’s pockets from the night he was murdered, including a Confederate $5 bill! More info here:

www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/t...

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Monday morning we are entering a new chapter in this country's history and we are entering it together, with our friends and principles held close and our eyes wide open.

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The canaries aren't doing well

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The best comics of 2024, as chosen by TCJ contributors - The Comics Journal What were the best comics of this past year? No idea, but here's some stuff our contributors really liked.

Thank you @comicsjournal.bsky.social and @mchldooley.bsky.social for including @csotd.bsky.social in your "The best comics of 2024, as chosen by TCJ contributors" – www.tcj.com/the-best-com...

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Thank you again for loaning this beautiful drawing.

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I think your edit of the intros is good, but I look like I'm drunk in this photo. We had a good time, but not that good. lol.

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about Ann's cartoon? I love how angular and dynamic her WW is.

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group of panelists at Fan Expo SF

group of panelists at Fan Expo SF

Panel on Comic Writing, Publishing, and Promotion at Fan Expo SF, Nov 29 - Phillip Ginn, Marc Greenberg, Jameson Rohrer, Alex Grand, Kim Munson.

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If you're in the Bay area or visiting this should be a must see. The museum is near Fort Mason and Fisherman's Wharf with terrific views of the Golden Gate Bridge.

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At least they didn't lie about the election results to stop the slide in ratings like Fox did.

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