Kim Munson
@kmunson.bsky.social
Art historian and editor of the Eisner nominated Comic Art in Museums anthology and comic art curator.
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Kim Munson
@kmunson.bsky.social
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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 ...
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My new book on the comics career of Denis Kitchen is now available. #UPM www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...
New review of Conversations with Denis Kitchen by Paul Buhle. shepherdexpress.com/culture/milw...?
Conversations with Underground Comix Kingpin Dennis Kitchen
For Milwaukeeans with a long memory—really anyone in Wisconsin looking back fondly on the counterculture era—Denis Kitchen may be recalled as an almost cosmic force.
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December 5, 2025 at 7:31 PM
New review of Conversations with Denis Kitchen by Paul Buhle. shepherdexpress.com/culture/milw...?
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...
Whither Comic Art...
...and George Lucas's legacy project.
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November 3, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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...
My new book on the comics career of Denis Kitchen is now available. #UPM www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...
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 ...
www.upress.state.ms.us
October 25, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My new book on the comics career of Denis Kitchen is now available. #UPM www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...
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
Review: Trina Gets Last Shot at Nazis in "Partisans" — 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...
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August 27, 2025 at 1:39 AM
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
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.
July 31, 2025 at 2:56 AM
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.
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.
July 31, 2025 at 2:52 AM
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.
San Diego Comic-Con 25. I am really looking forward to talking Monsters with these brilliant people.
July 14, 2025 at 4:19 PM
San Diego Comic-Con 25. I am really looking forward to talking Monsters with these brilliant people.
I'm moderating this panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Saturday at 5, room 4.
July 14, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I'm moderating this panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Saturday at 5, room 4.
Please Notify Me on Launch to support. They need to reach 400 clicks. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tin...
Coming soon: Oddly Compelling: The Denis Kitchen Story
A documentary film about counterculture, freedom of speech, and a comic book maverick
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March 20, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Please Notify Me on Launch to support. They need to reach 400 clicks. www.kickstarter.com/projects/tin...
Tiny protest in support of the 2/28 Corporate Boycott on HWY 1 in Pacifica, CA. @maddow.msnbc.com
February 28, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Tiny protest in support of the 2/28 Corporate Boycott on HWY 1 in Pacifica, CA. @maddow.msnbc.com
Newly available for pre-order! Denis Kitchen Conversations. www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...
February 26, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Newly available for pre-order! Denis Kitchen Conversations. www.upress.state.ms.us/Books/C/Conv...
presenting on the life and career of Trina Robbins at the College Art Assoc (CAA) convention in NY.
February 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
presenting on the life and career of Trina Robbins at the College Art Assoc (CAA) convention in NY.
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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...
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/t...
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...
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February 7, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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...
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.
January 18, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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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December 24, 2024 at 3:56 PM
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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...
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.
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December 24, 2024 at 7:49 PM
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...
Panel on Comic Writing, Publishing, and Promotion at Fan Expo SF, Nov 29 - Phillip Ginn, Marc Greenberg, Jameson Rohrer, Alex Grand, Kim Munson.
December 1, 2024 at 2:28 AM
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.
Spend some time hanging with Calvin and Hobbes, Nancy, Pogo, Garfield, Popeye, and other newspaper comics celebs appearing now in our exhibition 'Sunday Funnies' featuring original art from our collection. cartoonart.org/sunday-funnies #comics #comicstrips #artexhibition #originalart #artmuseum
November 29, 2024 at 5:25 PM
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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Golden Age comic book fans - Make a plan to visit Columbus for The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibit, “The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics.” Original art by Shuster, Cole, Williamson, Crandall, Krenkel, Frazetta and more!
November 21, 2024 at 3:04 AM
Golden Age comic book fans - Make a plan to visit Columbus for The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum exhibit, “The Lone Crusader: Larry Ivie and Fandom in the Golden Age of Comics.” Original art by Shuster, Cole, Williamson, Crandall, Krenkel, Frazetta and more!
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At the opening tour of the new exhibit at the Billy Ireland. Amazing stuff!
Golden age cosplay costumes
One of 5 known existing Jack Cole Plastic Man originals (4 are here)
An insane Reed Crandall splash panel
A Toth Green Lantern page
Golden age cosplay costumes
One of 5 known existing Jack Cole Plastic Man originals (4 are here)
An insane Reed Crandall splash panel
A Toth Green Lantern page
November 20, 2024 at 11:27 PM
At the opening tour of the new exhibit at the Billy Ireland. Amazing stuff!
Golden age cosplay costumes
One of 5 known existing Jack Cole Plastic Man originals (4 are here)
An insane Reed Crandall splash panel
A Toth Green Lantern page
Golden age cosplay costumes
One of 5 known existing Jack Cole Plastic Man originals (4 are here)
An insane Reed Crandall splash panel
A Toth Green Lantern page
I'll be at Fan Expo SF Fri 11/29 at 7:00. Comics Writing, Publishing and Promotion. Marc too! fanexpohq.com/fanexposanfrancisco/
FAN EXPO San Francisco
Everything is bigger at FAN EXPO San Francisco. This is the place to celebrate all things BIG in pop culture. Get an autograph or a photo with your favorite guest then get creative at the workshops, c...
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November 21, 2024 at 9:14 AM
I'll be at Fan Expo SF Fri 11/29 at 7:00. Comics Writing, Publishing and Promotion. Marc too! fanexpohq.com/fanexposanfrancisco/
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I always appreciate @colleendoran.bsky.social 's wise words. She does us all a service by sharing them with us. colleendoran.substack.com/p/make-art-a...
Make Art Anyway
I'm not on other social media much anymore, but some of my tweets have been preserved for posterity...
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September 24, 2024 at 6:26 PM
I always appreciate @colleendoran.bsky.social 's wise words. She does us all a service by sharing them with us. colleendoran.substack.com/p/make-art-a...
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My cartoon for this week’s Guardian books…
November 16, 2024 at 12:04 PM
My cartoon for this week’s Guardian books…
I was thrilled to include Ann in my Women in Comics exhibit in NY, Rome, and Naples. It was so interesting to tell the Italians what events she was referencing and hear their responses.
Ann Telnaes, one of my very favorite political cartoonists, shares her list of her ten favorite cartoonists at - where else? - The Daily Cartoonist's "Cartoonist's Cartoonist" (column by Alan Gardner)...
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Cartoonist’s Cartoonist: Influences of Ann Telnaes
For our re-boot of The Cartoonist’s Cartoonists, I was excited that Ann Telnaes agreed to provide us a list of her 10 cartoonists who influenced or inspired her work and career. Ann is the award winni...
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November 18, 2024 at 4:23 AM
I was thrilled to include Ann in my Women in Comics exhibit in NY, Rome, and Naples. It was so interesting to tell the Italians what events she was referencing and hear their responses.
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this reminds me of those 12 people who were responsible for thousands of book ban requests and it's a good reminder there aren't actually that many malicious actors in the world, just lots of systems unprepared for exploitation
November 14, 2024 at 5:46 PM
this reminds me of those 12 people who were responsible for thousands of book ban requests and it's a good reminder there aren't actually that many malicious actors in the world, just lots of systems unprepared for exploitation