Comic art research and collections highlighted

The provided articles consist of various writings and editorial contributions focused on the field of comic art and cartooning. Key figures and topics include the study of comic art, the work of Richard Thompson, and the contributions of Michael Rhode to comic art collections.

Rhode has donated cartooning items to both the Library of Congress and Michigan State University, with the latter individually cataloging hundreds of items. His work involves editing books such as ‘The Art of Richard Thompson’ and ‘Compleating Cul de Sac’, as well as serving as an editor for the International Journal of Comic Art.