Friday, August 31, 2012

Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - August 30, 2012




Big Planet Comics

August 31, 2012

Labor Day Laboring

That's right! For Labor Day on Monday, we will be working! But only from noon to 5 or so. So stop in if you are full from all the cookouts going on and say hello!

Also, because Raina Telgemeier's new graphic novel Drama is a big deal, it is getting released tomorrow Saturday, September 1st! I have no idea why! But we will have copies then, so come grab some if you can't wait til next week!

Feel free to forward on our newsletter, and please send us any comments or mailing list requests to vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Thanks!
 
- the Big Planet Comics kids


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UPCOMING - September 22 - Raina Telgemeier signing Drama

Raina Telgemeier, creator of the New York Times bestseller Smile, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores on Saturday, September 22, for her brand new book Drama!

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of Smile, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

Nobrow 7: Brave New World SC

by Anders Nilsen, Andrew Rae, Domitille Collardey, Eleanor Davis, Ethan Rilly, Henry McCausland, Jillian Tamaki, Joose Swarte, Joseph Lambert, Louis Roskosch, Luke Pearson, Michael Deforge, Alex Spiro, Mikkel Sommer, Richard Short, Rob Hunter, Tom Gauld, Sam Vanalleheersch, Eda Akaltun

A brilliant new anthology from the Nobrow crew, this one has a theme of "Brave New World", leading to some clever looks at the future or the past, from 3 best friends remembering the first time they met as children, to a kid discovering a new world in the woods juxtaposed with a spaceman finding a new planet, to an alphabet of a bright future and an alphabet of a dystopian one! These are seriously some of our favorite creators ever, this is a great deal and package!

Drama SC

by Raina Telgemeier

Raina is finally back with a new book after her smash hit Smile! This story follows Callie, a set designer in her middle school drama department, and their attempts to put on a new play. Throw in her unrequited crush, some cute new boys trying out for the play, and lots of good friendships, and you have a tale that unfolds slowly but compellingly. It isn't called Drama for nothing!

all ages!

Foster #1

 
by Brian Buccellato and Noel Tuazon
 

A strange new series where monsters secretly lurk on the edges of society, and a broken ex-soldier tries to take care of the child of his junkie neighbor, only to get caught up over his head when the monsters come looking for the boy! Strange but a good start!

Peter Panzerfaust 1: The Great Esape SC

by Kurtis J. Wiebe and Tyler Jenkins
 
A retelling of Peter Pan in World War 2, where young Brit Peter encounters a group of French orphans in Calais, as the Nazis invade! Working together they must fight their way through enemy lines to safety in Paris!

Cat's Cradle 1: The Golden Twine SC

by Jo Rioux

A great new all ages fantasy adventure in the vein of Bone or Three Thieves! Suri is a young girl living with a circus caravan who dreams of becoming a tamer of the monsters that cross the mountains into civilized lands! When she crosses paths with both a giant beast captured by the circus and the mysterious werecats, she gets into a very big adventure very quickly! Fun and fast-paced!

all ages!

The Voyeurs HC

by Gabrielle Bell

A collection of Bell's ruminations and diary from over 5 years, including her time when she was promoting the film she made with then boyfriend Michel Gondry in Japan, their time on vacation in rural France, trying to make another long distance relationship work, and a trip to Comicon! Harshly honest and compelling, very fascinating stories.

Steed and Mrs. Peel #0

by Mark Waid and Steve Bryant
 
All new adventures based on The Avengers TV show from the '60s! The dastardly Hellfire Club is back, with a new drug that ages people, and they are kidnapping British agent and making them think they have been asleep until the distant year 2000! Fun and campy adventure, in the light hearted vein that Waid is so good at, like in Daredevil and The Rocketeer!

Amulet 5: Prince of the Elves SC

by Kazu Kibuishi
 
At last a new book of Amulet! The Elf King is trying to make new Amulets, Emily is trying to stop him, and her own personal Amulet may be a darker thing than she could have thought! Great fantasy adventure for fans of Bone!

all ages!

 
Axe Cop President Of The World #2 (Of 3)
BPRD Hell On Earth Return Of The Master #1 (Of 5)
Courtney Crumrin Vol 2 HC
Debris #2 (Of 4)
Fear Itself: Thunderbolts SC
Guarding The Globe Vol 1 SC
Harvey Horrors Coll Works Black Cat Mystery Vol 1 HC
Journey Into Mystery Vol 1 Fear Itself SC
Locke & Key Grindhouse One Shot
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Vol 2 Big Bad Iron HC
Rex Mundi Omnibus Vol 1 SC
Scam #1 (Of 5)
Showcase Presents Tales Of The Unexpected Vol 1 SC
Ultimate Comics Ultimates By Hickman Vol 1 SC

Big Planet Comics Podcast #57
"It's Batman"
Kevin, Nick and Jared discuss Robby Liefeld and review a bunch of new comics! Download now or subscribe on iTunes!
 
PODCAST REVIEWS:

Cat's Cradle 1: The Golden Twine SC by Jo Rioux
Foster #1 by Brian Buccellato and Noel Tuazon
National Comics: Looker #1 by Ian Edginton and Mike S. Miller
Nobrow 7: Brave New World SC by Anders Nilsen, Andrew Rae, Domitille Collardey, Eleanor Davis, Ethan Rilly, Henry McCausland, Jillian Tamaki, Joose Swarte, Joseph Lambert, Louis Roskosch, Luke Pearson, Michael Deforge, Alex Spiro, Mikkel Sommer, Richard Short, Rob Hunter, Tom Gauld, Sam Vanalleheersch, Eda Akaltun
Phantom Lady and Doll Man #1 (of 4) by Justin Gray, Jimmy Palmiotti and Cat Staggs
Scam #1 (of 5) by Joe Mulvey
Steed and Mrs. Peel #0 by Mark Waid and Steve Bryant
The Voyeurs HC by Gabrielle Bell

Send us questions to podcast@bigplanetcomics.com or leave a voicemail at 1-703-539-CAST! (1-703-539-2278)
 

9/8-9 - Baltimore convention
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
http://baltimorecomiccon.com/

9/15-16 - SPX convention
The area's coolest convention!
Marriott Bethesda North
5701 Marinelli Rd.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
http://www.spxpo.com/

9/22 - Raina Telgemeier
Signing Drama
11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Signing Drama
3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

9/29 - Gordon Harris
Signing Pedestrian
3pm-5pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

11/3 - Ben Hatke
Signing Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Signing Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

New Next Week 9/5

(Let us know if you want any of these!)
ACG Collected Works Forbidden Worlds Vol 1 HC
Action Comics #0
Age of Apocalypse #7
Amazing Spider-Man #693
Amelia Rules Vol 8 Her Permanent Record SC
Animal Man #0
Aquaman Vol 1 the Trench HC
Archer & Armstrong (New) #2
Army of Darkness Ongoing #5
Avengers Academy #36
Back Issue #60
Batman Knightfall New Ed Vol 3 Knightsend SC
Batwing #0
Beethoven Birthday Party Hark A Vagrant 2013 Calendar
Before Watchmen Silk Spectre #3 (of 4)
Benny and Penny: Lights Out HC
Big Hero 6 Brave New Heroes #1
Bleach Vol 46 SC
Bleach Vol 47 SC
Bloodshot #3
Bloodstrike #30
Boys #70
Cape 1969 #3 (of 4)
Chinese Life GN
Classic Popeye #2
Creator Owned Heroes #4
The Crow #3
Dal Tokyo HC
Damsels #1
Dan the Unharmable #5
Dark Avengers #180
Deadpool #60
Defenders #10
Detective Comics #0
Dial H #0
Disney Junior Magazine 8
Earth 2 #0
Epic Kill #5
Executive Assistant Assassins #3
Fairest #7
Fashion Beast #1
First X-Men #2 (of 5)
Flash Gordon Zeitgeist #6
Beyond the Fringe SC
Garfield #5
Ghostbusters Omnibus Vol 1 SC
GI Combat #0
GI Joe Vol 2 #17
Glory Vol 1 The Once & Future Destroyer SC
Green Arrow #0
Green Lantern #0
Green Lantern War of the Green Lanterns SC
Grimm Fairy Tales #77
Guarding the Globe #1
Harker Vol 1 Book of Solomon HC
Harvest #2 (of 5)
Hawkeye #1 2nd Ptg
Hawkeye #2
Heartless HC
Hell Yeah #5
Hypernaturals #3
Incognito Classified Edition HC
Invincible Iron Man #524
Jennifer Blood #16
Knights of the Dinner Table #190
Kodt Bundle of Trouble Vol 37 SC
The Lone Ranger #9
Lookouts Riddle Vol 1 #1
Manhattan Projects Vol 1 Science Bad SC
Marvels Avengers: Black Widow Strikes SC
Message to Adolf by Osamu Tezuka Vol 01 (of 2) GN
Mighty Thor #19
Mind the Gap #4
Monsters Monster HC
Mortensens Escapades Vol 2 Santa Fe Jail GN
Muppets #3 (of 4)
Near Death #11
New Crusaders Rise of the Heroes #1
Night Force #7 (of 7)
Normandy Graphic Adaptation D-Day SC
People Around Here SC
Phantom Stranger #0
Phineas and Ferb Magazine 12
Planet of the Apes Cataclysm #1
Prince of Cats SC
Punisher #15
Road To Oz #1 (of 6)
Savage Dragon #181
Scooby Doo Where Are You #25
Sexytime Post Porn Rise of the Pornoisseur HC
Smallville Season 11 #5
Spawn #223
Spider-Man Revenge of Sinister Six Prem HC
Star Trek TNG Doctor Who Assimilation #1 3rd Ptg
Starman Omnibus Vol 02 SC
Stormwatch #0
Superman Chronicles Vol 10 SC
Swamp Thing #0
Sweet Tooth #37
Teen Titans Vol 1 It's Our Right To SC
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Color Classics #4
Thanos Quest #1
There She Blows! Hark A Vagrant 2013 Calendar
Thief of Thieves #8
Thief of Thieves Vol 1 SC
Think Tank #2
Thunderbolts: Like Lightning SC
TMNT Micro Series #8 Fugitoid
Transformers Regeneration One #83
Transformers Robots in Disguise #9
Ultimate Comics Spider-Man #14 DWF
Venom #24
Wet Moon Vol 6 SC
Robert Jordan Wheel of Time Eye of the World #29
Wonderland #2
World of Archie Double Digest #21
Worlds Finest #0
X-Factor #243
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The Examiner on District Comics, The City Paper on Reals, and The Post on cons

THE 3-MINUTE INTERVIEW: Matt Dembicki
Aubrey Whelan
Staff Reporter - Crime
The Washington Examiner August 31, 2012
http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2506570#.UEFM3ZZceSo

Faux Reals: On the Deconstruction, Mainstreaming, and Redeconstruction of Superheroes
 by Chris Klimek
Washington City Paper Aug. 31, 2012, p. 30
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/theater/2012/08/29/faux-reals-on-the-deconstruction-mainstreaming-and-redeconstruction-of-superheroes/

Baltimore Comic-Con, Small Press Expo and #!&%!! turn D.C. into Cartoon Central
By Michael Cavna, Friday, August 31, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/2012/08/30/6004f85a-f128-11e1-adc6-87dfa8eff430_story.html


Thursday, August 30, 2012

Sept 21-23: Intervention 2012 in Rockville

 

NEW GUESTS ANNOUNCED FOR INTERVENTION 2012

Noted Video creators and films to grace Maryland's only "Internet Convention"; Founders mark convention's 3rd year of inspiring digital creators.

ROCKVILLE, MD — July 25, 2012 – An additional round of guests for the third annual event Intervention, Maryland's only "Internet Convention", have been announced – and, in keeping with the convention's focus, all of the guests are creators who have made a name for themselves by sharing their creations on the Internet.

Among the newly announced guests and events are Daniella Pineda, Actress and Online Video creator for CollegeHumor.com, A.J. Rosa, creator of video series My Life With Sega, Cinematic For The People, a live-action bad movie riffing experience, Spacetrawler creator Christopher Baldwin, Cosplay Burlesque, a unique combo of Burlesque and geeky skit comedy, and showings of the hit cult films Dork of the Rings, Harvey Putter and the Ridiculous Premise, Browncoats, Ninjas Vs. Monsters, and more.

These creators – and more still to be announced – will be present at the Hilton Washington DC/Rockville in Rockville, MD, from September 21st through September 23rd, for a weekend celebration of cyber-culture, geek life, and the creative opportunities of the internet. The event's co-founder, Onezumi Hartstein, said, "[co-founder] James Harknell and I wanted to put together an event that would compliment the existing print-centric conventions – we wanted to showcase the creators who use the Internet as their primary publishing method. We felt that web creators needed their own space, We're giving them that with Intervention." After successful runs in 2010 and 2011, this year will mark Hartstein's third time organizing the event.

The convention also features panels, educational content, children's programming, board and video gaming, an extensive Artist Alley, Live Action Roleplaying, musical performances, and plenty of giveaways. As in past years, there will be a charity auction to benefit the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an international non-profit digital advocacy group that helps to defend civil liberties in the digital space.

Tickets for Intervention 2012 can be bought at http://www.interventioncon.com for $40 for the full weekend (through August 31, 2012); and then regular price of $45 afterwards at the door.


Wednesday, August 29, 2012

Team Cul de Sac LIVE!!!! at Baltimore Comic-Con

Baltimore Comic-Con
Saturday Sept. 8
Room 302-303

11:00-12:00 - Team Cul de Sac

When Richard Thompson, the creator of the comic strip Cul de Sac, was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, his friend Chris Sparks began a fundraising effort to honor his friend. With Richard's support, he asked others to donate artwork featuring the Cul de Sac characters for a Team Cul de Sac book with proceeds going to The Michael J. Fox Foundation For Parkinson's Research. Now, join Chris Sparks and other members of Team Cul de Sac including Steve Conley, Matt Dembicki, SL Gallant, Roger Landgridge, Michael Cavna and others as they discuss the book, Richard Thompson's work, and their continuing efforts to raise funds in Richard's name."

Chris Mautner's favorite Cul de Sac characters

Six by 6 | My six favorite Cul de Sac characters
by Chris Mautner
August 24, 2012
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2012/08/six-by-6-my-six-favorite-cul-de-sac-characters/

Chris is usually at SPX if anyone would like to debate this with him...

'Reals' play featured in The Post

Superheroes' power unmasked in 'Reals' at Theater Alliance
 By Jessica Goldstein,
 Washington Post August 29 2012
 
The play runs through Sept. 16, Theater Alliance at H Street Playhouse, 1365 H St. NE. theateralliance.com, 202-241-2539.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

The Post interviews Captian Underpants' Pilkey

Meet Captain Underpants' creator, Dav Pilkey
by Tracy Grant
Washington Post August 28 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/meet-dav-pilkeythe-creator-of-captain-underpants/2012/08/27/5aa5b2de-ec8a-11e1-a80b-9f898562d010_story.html

He'll be signing the new book tomorrow at Barstons Child's Play at 4 p.m. at 5536 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington.

NBC Washington reviews Chuck Jones DVD


The Naughty and Mice Cartoons of Chuck Jones
New collection showcases Looney Tunes early mouse-minded work.
By Scott Huver
NBC Washington Aug 27, 2012
http://www.nbcwashington.com/entertainment/television/The-Naughty-and-Mice-Cartoons-of-Chuck-Jones-166848936.html

Gordon Harris interview at the City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Gordon Harris
  by Mike Rhode on Aug. 28, 2012
 
Gordon Harris has recently published his first graphic novel, Pedestrian, which he says is "an original full-color post-apocalyptic graphic novel without zombies or vampires." ...

Sept 22-23: Library of Congress bookfest

Details are here. Cartoonists this year include Hope Larson, Jeff Kinney, David Small, Raina Telgemeier and Craig Thompson. Here's the list of attendees.

Sept 13-14: AAEC's Damn Cartoons convention at George Washington U

Damn Cartoons is presented by
The Association of American Editorial Cartoonsts
and The George Washington University School of Media and Public Affairs
 
Featuring the Professional Political Cartoonists of the AAEC including these Pulitzer winners:
 
Tom Toles (Washington Post), Ann Telnaes (Washington Post), Signe Wilkinson (Philadelphia Daily News), Mike Peters (Dayton Daily News), Mark Fiore (MarkFiore.com ), Matt Davies (Remapping Debate.org), Nick Anderson (Houston Chronicle), David Horsey (Los Angeles Times), Jim Morin (Miami Herald), Ben Sargent (Austin American-Statesman), Tony Auth (NewsWorks.org ), Joel Pett (Lexington KY Herald Leader), Clay Bennet (Chattanooga Times Free Press), Matt Wuerker (Politico) …along with: KAL (The Economist), John Cole (Scranton Times-Tribune), Tom Tomorrow (Daily Kos), Jack Ohman (The Oregonian), Nate Beeler (Columbus Dispatch), Brian McFadden (The New York Times), Ted Rall (The Los Angeles Times), Jen Sorensen (Daily Kos), Pat Bagley (Salt Lake Tribune), Lalo Alcaraz (Pocho.com), Matt Bors (Universal Press Syndicate), Daryl Cagle (Cagle.com), Steve Kelley (Times-Picayune), Scott Stantis (Chicago Tribune), and many more top cartoonists from around the nation and the world.
 
You need to pre-register for each day. Here's the program. 
 
Unfortunately, this is the same weekend as the Small Press Expo which starts on Saturday.

Films at SPX 2012 include Spotlight on Old Cartoonists and the Center for Cartoon Studies

Films at SPX 2012 include Spotlight on Old Cartoonists and the Center for Cartoon Studies

For Immediate Release                     Contact: Warren Bernard
                                                                                                                E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com

Bethesda, Maryland; August 28, 2012 – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to offer a small film festival at this years show.

Mark Newgarden will show a series of shorts from the 1920's to 1960's about the old time comic strips and their cartoonist creators. See rare film footage from Newgarden's personal collection with Rube Goldberg, Otto Soglow, Al Capp and Fontaine Fox and others, as well as cartoons based on the comics strips Nancy, Krazy Kat and Popeye. This will be a once in a lifetime chance to see this series of extraordinary films that are not otherwise available, with half the shorts to be shown Saturday September 15, and the other half Sunday September 16.

Cartoon College is a documentary by Tara Wray and Josh Melrod about a dozen students working their way through the MFA program at the Center for Cartoon Studies, one of the top schools in the country focusing on creating comics and cartoons. Besides following the students through their academic paces, the film features cameos by such comic creator luminaries as Lynda Barry, Art Spiegelman, Chris Ware, Jules Feiffer and Charles Burns. The film will be shown once on Saturday, September 15.

For details about showtimes and additional information, go to the SPX 2012 Programming page at http://www.spxpo.com/programming.

Questions can be directed to warren@spxpo.com.

About SPX

SPX is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that brings together more than 300 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators, as well as a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.

As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which bestows graphic novels to public and academic libraries, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), which protects the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, visit its website at http://www.cbldf.org.

SPX 2012 will be held Saturday, September 15  and Sunday, September 16.  For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.

Monday, August 27, 2012

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Tranquillity"

From Mike Flugennock:

http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1149

When Neil Armstrong died last Saturday, my boyhood finally officially ended.

By all rights, flags all over this country should be lowered to half-staff in honor of one of the last real American heroes, but it would still be meaningless, because no one can lower the one flag that really matters.

And now, one more time, for all you young'uns out there:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BvbD-1qZtc

Jason Rodriguez's new children's book


From: Jason Rodriguez

Conspirators! My new children's book, THE...
Jason Rodriguez
My new children's book, THE LITTLE PARTICLE THAT COULD (illustrated by Noel Tuazon and a cover by Dylan Todd) is available for FREE on Amazon.com. You can read it on the Fire, iPad, Droid devices, and on the amazon cloud reader at http://read.amazon.com/. Check it!
The Little Particle That Could
www.amazon.com
The story of a graviton who wants to meet a photon, but she just can't seem to catch him.



PR: My new book - Batman's biggest secret is...


...not Bruce Wayne.


"
Fast paced...fun...impressive and fascinating. A must-have."
—Forbes

After six years of work, 34 rejections, multiple rumors debunked, and several new mysteries uncovered, my nonfiction picture book for older readers, Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, is out.

 

 

Unprecedented in both subject and format, it tells the startling story of Bill Finger.

 

Bill Who?

 

Bill who...

 

...designed Batman's now-iconic costume.

...wrote the first Batman story.

...wrote many of the best Batman stories of his first 25 years, including his groundbreaking (and heartbreaking) origin.

...was the original writer of Robin, the Joker, and Catwoman.

...named Gotham City, the Batmobile, and Batman's secret identity, Bruce Wayne.

...nicknamed Batman "the Dark Knight."

 

But Bill who...

 

...was barely credited as a Batman writerand never as co-creatorin his lifetime. He is not even in the credits of either film (The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises) named for the nickname he coined.

 

Why?

 

Because cartoonist Bob Kane, Bill's onetime partner, took all the credit. In 1974, Bill died alone and poor. No obit. No funeral. No gravestone.

 

No kidding.

 

You do not have to be a Batman fan or even a superhero fan to find something worthwhile in this book. It contains the first "new" photos of Bill in decades and significant never-published info...including a bombshell with the potential to make pop culture history. Announcing it at Comic-Con International caused the crowd to erupt into applause.

 

Buzz:


My TED talk about Bill Finger and the tragedy of creators' rights


My interview on NPR's All Things Considered


"Purposefully and meaningfully (and beautifully) written."

—Michael Uslan, executive producer of The Dark Knight Rises and every previous Batman movie since 1989 (unsolicited email)
 
"Fiendishly clever."
—MTV Geek
 
"Excellent."
Washington Post
 
"Buy this book; it's a great read."
—WIRED GeekDad

"Unique…eye-catching...engagingly told…complex and thorough…will be a hit."
—School Library Journal
 
"Seriously researched...so memorable...lush, emotive brushwork...[the book] will make the lasting impression [Bill Finger] deserves."
—Kirkus Reviews

"Bold...dynamic...a fitting tribute."
—Booklist

"Eye-opening and quietly tragic."
—Connect the Pop on School Library Journal
 
"Fast paced...fun...impressive and fascinating. A must-have."
—Forbes
 
Order options: 
 

Amazon

 

Last word:

 

Thanks for reading to the end!


Please forward this to anyone who might be interested; of course spreading the word via Facebook, tweet, blog, Amazon/Good Reads review, interpretive sidewalk dance, or any other method, digital or otherwise, is deeply appreciated.


Justice has no expiration date.

 

Sincerely,

Marc Tyler Nobleman
https://twitter.com/MarcTNobleman
Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, the book trailer (warning: contains tights)

Joe Sutliff's pre-Blown cover for the New Yorker

Check it out here as Joe's fall cover concept was picked as one of 14 spotlighted by Ms. Mouly.

George Mercer's obituary in the Post

George D. Mercer, graphic artist
 — Megan McDonough
 Washington Post August 27 2012

"Reals" superhero play opens tonight

Reals at H Street Playhouse Monday, Aug. 27
By Sophia Bushong • August 24, 2012

Saturday, August 25, 2012

Friday, August 24, 2012

Rafer Roberts and Graphic Details exhibits reviewed in The Post

DCJCC showcases some wonder women of underground comics

By Mark Jenkins,

Washington Post August 24 2012

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/dcjcc-showcases-some-wonder-women-of-underground-comics/2012/08/23/e905ef36-ec7a-11e1-aca7-272630dfd152_story.html

Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - August 23, 2012


 
 
Big Planet Comics
August 23, 2012

Michael Rex What Is Comics?!



Thanks for everyone who came out to Mike Rex's appearances at our stores last weekend! Mike had a great time, met some cool fans (young and old), and gave us some inside scoop on Fangbone and his upcoming plans in an interview on our podcast!

He also signed a bunch of copies of his books for us, so if you missed him, we have some signed ones left, and a few copies of his exclusive print he did for us! Here are some pictures from the signings on our webpage.

Coming up next is Raina Telgemeier is September! Aww yeah!

Feel free to forward on our newsletter, and please send us any comments or mailing list requests to vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Thanks!
 
- the Big Planet Comics kids


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UPCOMING - September 22 - Raina Telgemeier signing Drama

Raina Telgemeier, creator of the New York Times bestseller Smile, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores on Saturday, September 22, for her brand new book Drama!

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of Smile, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

Only Skin: New Tales of the Slow Apocalypse SC

by Sean Ford

An amazing mystery with hints of surreal Lynchian horror! A woman and her young brother return to a small town to find their father who just disappeared, but soon the mystery of what is in the woods grows as more people disappear, and her brother begins to see a creepy ghost! Strange and very original!

Maya Makes a Mess HC

by Rutu Modan

Maya is criticized by her parents for being such a messy eater, and then Maya is suddenly invited to dine with the Queen! Will her terrible manners get her in trouble at a high society banquet? A great book for new readers!

all ages!

Serenity 1: Those Left Behind HC

 
by Joss Whedon, Brett Matthews, Will Conrad, Laura Martin
 

The bridge story between the Firefly TV show and the Serenity movie is out in a nice hardcover that matches the rest of the series! A man that Mal thought he had put down teams up with the men with hands of blue to take on the crew of Serenity! Fun, fast-paced and character driven scifi!

The Invisibles Omnibus HC

by Grant Morrison and everyone!
 
Morrison's insane opus about a secret order defending humanity against aliens in a psychic war... or something! Mind-bending and challenging, the entire 3 series are in this single gigantic book!

Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #1

by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee

A new miniseries that perfectly nails the innocent fun of the original Rocketeer with the action (and horror!) of the pulps! Cliff is caught up in troubles with his girlfriend's jealousy even as a super menacing man comes towards America by ship! A great start, with amazing Samnee art! Very similiar in tone to their Daredevil work!

Prophet 1: Remission

by Brandon Graham, Simon Roy, Farel Dalrymple

The epic scifi adventure explodes into a collection! Thousands of years in the future, a man named Prophet awakes from suspended animation into an Earth overrun by aliens and strange tech, where he must complete his mission! Mind-blowing art and concepts that bring to mind the best scifi of Heavy Metal! Our highest recommendation! Plus it's only $10!

Swamp Thing 1: Raise Them Bones SC

by Scott Snyder and Yanick Paquette
 
Another of the surprise smash hits from DC's New 52! A war has begun between the Red of Animal Man and the Green of Swamp Thing, but the corrupting Rot may destroy them all! Alec Holland thinks he is finished as Swamp Thing, but he may not have a choice about it!

Captain Easy: Soldier of Fortune 3 HC

by Roy Crane
 
The prewar years of Captain Easy may be some of Roy Crane's best! Classic adventure strips collected in a huge oversized edition that replicates the original newspaper size of these fun stories in the classic Temple of the Swinks story with lots of pirates and beautiful women!
America's Got Powers #3 (Of 6)
Asterix Omnibus Vol 5 HC
Best Of Archie Comics Vol 2 SC
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Spike #1 (Of 5)
Fear Itself SC
Planetoid #3
Rip Kirby Vol 5 HC
Wolverine And The X-Men By Jason Aaron Vol 2 HC

Big Planet Comics Podcast #56
"Interviewasaurus Rex"
Kevin, Nick and Jared interview Mike Rex, creator of Fangbone!, answer 5 questions, and review a bunch of new comics! Download now or subscribe on iTunes!
 
PODCAST REVIEWS:

Amazing Spider-Man #692 by Dean Haspiel, Dan Slott, Humberto Ramos, Joshua Hale Fialkov, Nuno Plati
The Art of War SC by Kelly Roman and Michael DeWeese
Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan #1 by J. Michael Straczynski and Adam Hughes
Before Watchmen: Rorschach#1 by Brian Azzarello and Lee Bermejo
Hulk: Season One HC by Fred Van Lente and Tom Fowler
Maya Makes a Mess HC by Rutu Modan
Only Skin: New Tales of the Slow Apocalypse SC by Sean Ford
Rocketeer: Cargo of Doom #1 by Mark Waid and Chris Samnee
The Victories #1 by Michael Avon Oeming

Send us questions to podcast@bigplanetcomics.com or leave a voicemail at 1-703-539-CAST! (1-703-539-2278)
 

9/8-9 - Baltimore convention
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
http://baltimorecomiccon.com/

9/15-16 - SPX convention
The area's coolest convention!
Marriott Bethesda North
5701 Marinelli Rd.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
http://www.spxpo.com/

9/22 - Raina Telgemeier
Signing Drama
11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Signing Drama
3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

9/29 - Gordon Harris
Signing Pedestrian
3pm-5pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

11/3 - Ben Hatke
Signing Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Signing Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

New Next Week 8/29

(Let us know if you want any of these!)
American Vampire #30
Amulet Vol 5 Prince Of The Elves SC
Angel & Faith #13
Aquaman #12
Avenging Spider-Man #11
AVX Vs #5 (Of 6)
Axe Cop President Of The World #2 (Of 3)
B & V Friends Double Digest #228
Batman Beyond Unlimited #7
Before Watchmen Minutemen #3 (Of 6)
Bionic Woman #3
BPRD Hell On Earth Return Of The Master #1 (Of 5)
Captain Marvel #3
Courtney Crumrin Vol 2 HC
Crossed Badlands #12
Deadpool Classic Vol 7 SC
Debris #2 (Of 4)
Detective Comics Annual #1
Diablo #5 (Of 5)
Dominique Laveau Voodoo Child #6
Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms #3
Fear Itself: Thunderbolts SC
Ferals #8
FF #21
Flash Annual #1
Foster #1
Gambit #2
Ghostbusters #12
Godzilla #4
Golden Twine GN
Goon #41
Green Hornet #27
Green Lantern Annual #1
Green Lantern Archives Vol 7 HC
Grim Leaper #4 (Of 4)
Guarding The Globe Vol 1 SC
Harvey Horrors Coll Works Black Cat Mystery Vol 1 HC
Hellraiser #17
Higher Earth #4
Hulk #57
Infernal Man-Thing #3 (Of 3)
Invincible #92 2nd Ptg
Irredeemable Vol 10 SC
Journey Into Mystery #642
Journey Into Mystery Vol 1 Fear Itself SC
Justice League #12
Justice League International Annual #1
Kel Gilligan's Daredevil Stunt Show HC
Lil Homer #1
Locke & Key Grindhouse One Shot
The Lone Ranger Snake Of Iron #2
Lord Of The Jungle #7
Machine Teen: History 101001 SC
Marvel Previews September 2012
Mass Effect Homeworlds #4
Morning Glories #21
Mudman #5
Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Vol 2 Big Bad Iron HC
National Comics: Looker #1
New Deadwardians #6 (Of 8)
New Mutants #48
Penny Arcade Vol 8 Magical Kids In Danger SC
Persona 4 Off Design Works SC
Peter Panzerfaust Vol 1 The Great Escape SC
Phantom Lady #1 (Of 4)
Popeye #4
Powers #11
Previews #288 September 2012
Prophecy #3
Prophet #28
Red Sonja #68
Resurrection Man Vol 1 Dead Again SC
Rex Mundi Omnibus Vol 1 SC
Riven SC
Scam #1 (Of 5)
Showcase Presents Tales Of The Unexpected Vol 1 SC
Sixth Gun #24
Smoke And Mirrors #5 (Of 5)
Snake Eyes & Storm Shadow #16
Sonic Saga Vol 1 Darkest Storm SC
Sonic The Hedgehog #240
Spaceman #9 (Of 9)
Star Trek TNG Doctor Who Assimilation #4
Star Wars Darth Maul Death Sentence #2 (Of 4)
Star Wars Omnibus Clone Wars Vol 1 Republic War SC
Steed And Mrs. Peel #0
Superman Annual #1
Superman Family Adventures #4
Supernatural The Dogs Of Edinburgh SC
Think Tank #1 2nd Ptg
TMNT Micro Series #7 April
Trio #4
Ultimate Comics Ultimates By Hickman Vol 1 SC
Ultimate Comics X-Men #15 DWF
Uncanny X-Force #30
Valen The Outcast #8
Voyeurs GN
Warlord Of Mars Dejah Thoris #14
Web Of Spider-Man #129.2
Whatever Happened To World Of Tomorrow? SC
Winter Soldier #9
Witchblade #159
Witchblade Demon Reborn #2 (Of 4)
Wolverine And X-Men #15 AVX
X-Men Legacy: Five Miles South Of Universe SC
X-O Manowar #4
X-Treme X-Men #2
Young Justice #19
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