June 7: Krissy Downing's new exhibit

Krissy Downing, a member of the local comics collaborative the D.C. Conspiracy, will have her new paintings exhibited the The Dunes art gallery in Washington, D.C. It's opening is June 7 at 7 p.m. Here's a brief description of the show: "PARADIGM: An Evolution Imagined" was born from a loose, gestural session of sketching and then analyzed and honed through a series of tighter and tighter drawings until the narrative revealed itself. The resulting collection of paintings represents the artist’s personal theories related to the future of our world (as it might evolve beyond humanity) and the metamorphoses of life and design as the universe matures."

Fantastic Forum Interview with comics writer Justin Jordan

DC's comics videographer Ulysses Campbell sends in:

I just got this JUSTIN JORDAN interview up.  He is the talented writer of Image Comics' LEGEND OF LUTHER STRODE and Valiant Comics' SHADOWMAN.  Please check it out and feel free to post it in your blog!

Fantastic Forum Interview with Justin Jordan               http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ca6lmwn5s48

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June 13: Minicomicker Rachel Scheer at One More Page Books

Thurs, June 13 at 7 pm: Local writer and collector Rachel Scheer leads a dynamic discussion about the autobiographical comics genre. Guests are invited to participate in a question-and-answer session and a brief drawing and writing activity.

 

One More Page Books is in Arlington, on the edge of Falls Church.

The Post reviews Epic cartoon

'Epic' movie review
By Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post May 24 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/epic-movie-review/2013/05/22/7c620b86-c176-11e2-bfdb-3886a561c1ff_story.html

'Kidd Cobbler' online comic

Local comics writer Kevin Panetta (who also manages Big Planet Comics in Vienna, Va., and is one of the organizers of the Small Press Expo) this week launched "Kidd Cobbler," an online comic with artist Coleman Engle. "Kidd Cobbler is a children's adventure comic inspired by retro video games," Panetta says. "It stars Kidd Cobbler and his hapless 'hero' of a brother."

May 25: Five Ghosts creators at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis

THIS SATURDAY 5/25/13 SIGNING FROM 11AM to 1PM First 25 in Line Receive a Very Special FREE Gift Created Especially For This Event! Greetings Third Eye Faithful! We've got a signing we're extra-excited about this weekend, with the creators of FIVE GHOSTS: HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY making a special stop at Third Eye to sign copies of their red-hot new IMAGE COMICS series. I gotta tell ya, as soon as I saw the promo images of FIVE GHOSTS, I knew that this was going to turn into one of Image's biggest releases of 2013... and, sure enough, the book has blown up into the hit it deserves to be.  We're really pumped to offer you guys a chance to get to meet Frank J. Barbiere and Chris Mooneyham, the creators of FIVE GHOSTS, and get your copies signed as these rising stars are about to blow the heck up! And, 'cause Frank and Chris both have heard incredible things about how awesome Third Eye signings are, they're both pretty darn pumped to be making the trip all the way out to Maryland for this event. So, let's give them a big Third Eye reception, folks, and show 'em why Third Eye fans are the best darn comic fans in the country!  What is FIVE GHOSTS: HAUNTING OF FABIAN GRAY?   One of the freshest, most exciting new projects from IMAGE in quite some time; FIVE GHOSTS a hyper-charged, pulp-heavy trip through the filter of old school side-scrolling video games ala CASTLEVANIA, with a little bit of '70s horror comics, and Indiana Jones thrown in for good measure.   Does this sound awesome? We thought so. Keep reading :) Five Ghosts tells the tale of Fabian Gray, a treasure hunter who has a tragic encounter with a mysterious artifact known as "The Dreamstone."    Now, possessed by five literary ghosts, Fabian Gray has been granted access to the unique abilities of the Wizard, the Archer, the Samurai, the Detective, and the Vampire.    And, it's a rad thing to behold. Fabian's cornered in a dungeon, with only a dusty blade nearby? He's summoning some serious Yojimbo magic, as he slashes his way through some baddies.   Now, fighting Spider Gods, rival treasure hunters, and all sorts of demons straight out of a HP Lovecraft / Robert E. Howard collaboration, Fabian Gray serves up the best of what we love about comics.    With the series blowing up as one of Image's biggest hits, we're stoked to see that they've taken the book in the direction of an ongoing series.    PLENTY OF COPIES OF FIVE GHOSTS ISSUES 1, 2 & 3 WILL BE IN STOCK AND AVAILABLE AT OUR SIGNING THIS SATURDAY! While the first prints of issues 1 & 2 are sold out nationwide, we'll have plenty of them in stock, along with this week's issue #3 for you to snag and get signed by the creators of the series.   In addition, we'll also have the Phantom Variant of issue #3, and the 2nd PTG cover of issue #1 in stock as well for you to scoop up and get signed!      BE ONE OF THE FIRST 25 IN LINE & RECEIVE A VERY SPECIAL FREE GIFT COURTESY OF FIVE GHOSTS Creators  FRANK J. BARBIERE & CHRIS MOONEYHAM! You guys know how much we appreciate it when you show your excitement by lining up early, and we love the community aspect that our signings have built. It's really a special thing, and we're very proud of it.  So, in collaboration with Frank, we're going to be offering 25 exclusive full-size prints made just for this event. The image, which we're keeping secret, is super freakin' cool, and we really think you guys are going to love it! So, line up early, have some fun, and score a unique piece of art to put on your wall! Okay, Third Eye Faithful, we'll see you guys at the signing! We cannot wait for Frank and Chris to get to meet you guys, and find out why Third Eye fans are some of the best in the country.  If you already have your FIVE GHOSTS, feel free to bring 'em in, and get 'em signed. If not, don't worry, we'll have plenty in stock to hop you onto this incredible new IMAGE hit.

May 24: Richard Thompson on Twitter at 1:30

Richard Thompson Richard Thompson shared a link cul de sac: Twittering Machine: "http://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2013/05/twittering-machine.html" cul de sac: Twittering Machine richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com

PR: The Comic Arts Festival is only days away!

Local cartoonists appearing include Carolyn Belefski, Donna Lewis and Barbara Dale...

Dan Piraro from Bizarro Quick-Draw Jam Session just released! Get your tickets! Space is limited! Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. The Comic Arts Festival is this Sunday!  May 26th, 2013 Cartoonist Appearances from 10am-5pm. Street Festival begins at Noon!  Hundreds of cartoonists are descending on downtown Pittsburgh as the city plays host to the National Cartoonists Society Conference. It is the first time the prestigious organization has been to Pittsburgh in its almost 70 year history. In conjunction with the conference, The ToonSeum will be hosting the very first Pittsburgh Comic Arts Festival on May 26th from 10am to 5pm. *Street Festival begins at noon.  The festival will feature autograph and sketch sessions with over 60 of the nations top comic artist and cartoonists including such luminaries as: Partrick McDonnell of Mutts, Lynn Johnston of For Better or Worse, Tom Richmond of MAD Magazine, Brian Walker of Beetle Bailey, Dan Piraro of Bizarro and many more. The 900 Block of Liberty Avenue downtown will become a veritable living funny pages block party with visits from Betty Boop, Popeye, Olive Oyl, Dennis the Menace, and the Care Bears. Fun vendors, art activities, chalk artists and caricaturists and will round out the festivities and help to literally draw a crowd! 10:00am-11:00am at Toonseum Jan Eliot- Stone Soup Patrick McDonnell- Mutts Brian Walker- Hi & Lois 11:00am-12:00pm at August Wilson Center Brian Crane- Pickles Greg Evans- Luann Rob Rogers- Pittsburgh Post Gazette John Rose- Barney Google and Snuffy Smith  John Stevens- Caricatoonist Carolyn Belefski- Curls 12:00pm-1:00pm at August Wilson Center Paul Fell- Paul Fell Cartoons Jeff Keane- Family Circus Bunny Hoest- The Lockhorns, Laugh Parade, Howard Huge Bill Morrison- Simpsons Comics Laurie Triefeldt- World of Wonder Sandra Bell-Lundy- Between Friends 1:00pm-2:00pm at August Wilson Center Donna Lewis- Reply All Comic Tom Richmond- Mad Magazine Mark Tatulli- Lio  Jerry Van Amerongen- Ballad Street Greg Walker- Beetle Bailey 1:15pm-2:15pm at Bricolage Women in Cartooning Panel Cathy Guisewite- Cathy  Lynn Johnston- For Better or Worse Terri Libenson- The Pajama Diaries Hilary Price- Rhymes with Orange Jen Sorensen- Slowpoke 2:00pm-3:00pm at August Wilson Center  Jason Chatfield- Ginger Meggs Barbara Dale- Dale Cards Jeff Knurek- Jumble "That Scrambled Word Game" Mo Willems- Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus  NEW EVENT! Just Added! 3:15pm-4:15pm at Bricolage Dan Piraro- Bizarro Quick-Draw Jam Session!  3:00pm-4:00m at August Wilson Center Daryll Collins- Scholastic, Highlights and Boys Life Paul Combs- Drawn by Fire John Hambrock- The Brilliant Mind of Edison Lee- King Features Bill Holbrook- On the Fast Track  Jim Horwitz- Watson Rick Kirkman- Baby Blues 5:00pm-6:00pm- at August Wilson Center  Andrew Farago- Curator, Cartoon Art Museum Michael Jantze- The Norm Mahendra Shah- "I Said it Too" Rick Stromoski- Soup to Nutz Go to http://pghcomicartsfest.com for more info!  Women in Cartooning Panel As part of the celebration "Rhymes with Orange" cartoonist Hilary Price has brought together a panel of some of the nation's best known women cartoonists including: Cathy Guisewite, Cathy Lynn Johnston, For Better or Worse Terri Libenson, Pajama Diaries and Jen Sorenson, Slowpoke 1:15-2:15pm at Bricolage http://womenincartooning .eventbrite.com VIP Comic Arts Festival Pass With your special VIP pass you are able to attend two private parties with nationally syndicated cartoonists, reserved seating for panels and much, autographed merchandise and much more!  http://comicvip .eventbrite.com Dan Piraro Quick-Draw Jam Session The Toonseum has one more trick up their sleeve with this last minute Quick-Draw Jam Session with none other then Dan Piraro! Piraro is the mastermind behind syndicated comic strip Bizarro. Watch Piraro fight against time as he creates original art right before your very eyes. 3:15pm-4:15pm at Bricolage http://piraroquickdraw .eventbrite.com              With Special Thanks to Jean Shulz 65 Years of Legends Exhibit at the Toonseum The ToonSeum, Pittsburgh's Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art will be exhibiting seven decades' worth of original art  from cartooning's highest honor, The Reuben Award.  This is the first time in the organization's history that original art from these legendary artists has been assembled in one exhibition. Rare works seldom seen by the public from artists such as Gary Larson of Far Side, Charles M. Schulz of Peanuts and many more will be displayed. The exhibit will open at 10am at the Toonseum on May 26th. Admission will is $5.00 for adults. $1.00 for children. Free under 6.  pghcomicartsfest.com  follow on Twitter | friend on Facebook | forward to a friend

New Flugennock cartoon is online

Obama's Morehouse College Speech, Condensed
By mike flugennock
Thursday - May 23rd, 2013

Article on wordless comics cites ComicsDC publication

My bibliography Stories without Words is cited in this article's notes:

 

Woodcut Novels: Cutting a Path to the Graphic Novel by David A. Beronä

23 May 2013

http://comicsforum.org/2013/05/23/woodcut-novels-cutting-a-path-to-the-graphic-novel-by-david-a-berona/

Michael Cavna's Comic Riffs wins honorable mention in journalism awards

Michael Cavna's Comic Riffs blog won an honorable mention in the Society for Features Journalism's SFJ Excellence-in-Features awards.

Michael tells me, 'The centerpiece of this "honorable mention" portfolio was the New Year's Eve blogpost about Richard Thompson and his cartoons during surgery ...'

Comic Riffs is one of my three daily 'must read' comics sites.

Joe Sacco's Journalism is Politics and Prose's book of the week

 Joe Sacco's Journalism is Politics and Prose's book of the week

'The Cartoon Picayune' release party

D.C.-area comics creator Josh Kramer will host a release party May 24 (6-9 p.m.) for his comics anthology The Cartoon Picayune: “Hard Works” at Studio on F at 923 F St. NW in D.C. (Copies are $4 each.)

Kickstarter game features Jeffrey Thompson art

Scalawag!, a game with a Kickstarter fundraising campaign features Jeffrey Thompson art.  Jeff is a long-time Big Planet Comics Bethesda employee as well as a children's book artist. You would think the Scalawag designer would mention Jeff since he's selling a bunch of the original artwork at the bottom, but...

I'll be backing this one anyway, because of Jeff.

The Post reviews Hawkeye

Book World: 'Hawkeye: My Life as a Weapon' by Matt Fraction and David Aja
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post May 22 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-hawkeye-my-life-as-a-weapon-by-matt-fraction-and-david-aja/2013/05/21/1df50d72-bd9e-11e2-97d4-a479289a31f9_story.html

BPC Podcast banner illustrations

Artist Paulina Ganucheau has been drawing some cool banner illustrations for the weekly Big Planet Comics Podcast, featuring hosts Jared Smith, Kevin Panetta and Nick Liappis as characters in X-Men, Speed Racer and Mario, to name a few. Check ‘em out.

Comic Riffs on Library of Congress's new Herblock exhibit

HERBLOCK AT HALF-CENTURY: Library of Congress show illuminates cartoonist's brilliance in 1963

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 21 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/herblock-at-half-century-library-of-congress-exhibit-illuminates-cartoonists-brilliance-in-1963/2013/05/21/98367406-c1c5-11e2-bfdb-3886a561c1ff_blog.html

That darn Beetle Bailey, that darn Pickles

Letter to the Editor: Femininity on display
Washington Post  May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/femininity-on-display/2013/05/17/85665464-bb07-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html

Letter to the Editor: Finding reality in 'Pickles'
Washington Post May 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/finding-reality-in-pickles/2013/05/16/388394c2-bb0c-11e2-b537-ab47f0325f7c_story.html

PR: 44% off Heinrich Kley Vol. 2 at Amazon.com

Joe Procopio's Silver Spring based imprint:

Special Announcement -- May 2013 Super sale on Amazon.com...44% off Kley Vol. 2! Not sure if this is intentional or a slip up by Amazon, but it currently has our book THE LOST ART OF HEINRICH KLEY VOL. 2 on sale for 44% off! This is guaranteed to be the cheapest you'll ever find this book! Tell your friends, and you should probably act fast before Amazon changes its mind! ORDER FROM AMAZON HERE Watch the video 'book trailer' Picture This Press is dedicated to broadening the appreciation and awareness of artists who work in the fields of illustration, cartooning, graphic arts, photography, and poster design. Picture This Press founder Joseph Procopio and co-publisher Ellen Levy have a combined 40 years of publishing experience as writers, managing editors, and publications directors for a variety of organizations. Lost Art Books, the flagship series from Picture This Press, collects and preserves the works of illustrators and cartoonists from the first half of the 20th century. Too many of these artists have gone underappreciated for too long, with much of their work uncollected or unexamined for decades, if at all. The Lost Art Books series aims to preserve this cultural heritage by re-introducing these artists to new generations of working illustrators, historians, and admirers of things beautiful.      ©2013 Lost Art Books / Picture This Press | Silver Spring, Maryland

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