– Tom Spurgeon interviews Wondermark creator David Malki.
– Paul Karasik writes about Will Eisner for the Times Online.
– The Hero Initiative has five new Hulk #1 covers up for auction this week … that’s five rather than 10 because of “The Beast Men Call San Diego,” says Jim McLauchlin. The one pictured is by Jeff Parker.
– NPR discovers comics from across the seas.
– The Giant, His Shadow and the Magical Cloud
– Here’s the trailer for Hayao Miyazaki’s newest film.
– Shaenon Garrity looks at how U.S. presidents have been portrayed in manga.
– Gary Trudeau talks about satire at Comic Riffs.
– Jason Rodriguez continues to report from his road trip to San Diego. Look for a Dean Trippe guest appearance in part 2. [part 1, part 2, part 3]
Compiled by JK and Chris.