'Manifest Destiny' maps Lewis and Clark vs. monsters; Chris Dingess imagines the Louisiana Purchase going a lot differently in new comic book.
Brian Truitt
USA TODAY July 20, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/20/manifest-destiny-comic-book-series-comic-con/2570831/
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
The Post on Smurfs 2
...because you needed to know.
'The Smurfs 2': Better than original, but too true-blue for adult viewers [in print as 'Smurfs 2': A wee bit better]
By Sean O'Connell, Washington Post July 31 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-smurfs-2-better-than-original-but-too-true-blue-for-adult-viewers/2013/07/30/ff027984-f85a-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html
'The Smurfs 2': Better than original, but too true-blue for adult viewers [in print as 'Smurfs 2': A wee bit better]
By Sean O'Connell, Washington Post July 31 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-smurfs-2-better-than-original-but-too-true-blue-for-adult-viewers/2013/07/30/ff027984-f85a-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html
Sept 6: Team Cul de Sac fundraiser Drink and Draw at Baltimore Comic Con
TCDS fundraising piece by Roger Langridge from HeroesCon event.
Joe Sutliff says, "The Drink and Draw will be Friday, Sept. 6 from 6-8pm at the Pratt Street Alehouse, private room, cash bar and I'm looking at a food menu."
So consider attending and either bidding or drawing!
Comic Riffs on Peter Steiner
'NOBODY KNOWS YOU'RE A DOG': As iconic Internet cartoon turns 20, creator Peter Steiner knows the joke rings as relevant as ever
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs July 31 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/nobody-knows-youre-a-dog-as-iconic-internet-cartoon-turns-20-creator-peter-steiner-knows-the-joke-rings-as-relevant-as-ever/2013/07/31/73372600-f98d-11e2-8e84-c56731a202fb_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs July 31 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/nobody-knows-youre-a-dog-as-iconic-internet-cartoon-turns-20-creator-peter-steiner-knows-the-joke-rings-as-relevant-as-ever/2013/07/31/73372600-f98d-11e2-8e84-c56731a202fb_blog.html#pagebreak
Aydin on 'March'
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
Aug 10: K. Michael Crawford at Game On! Comics
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PSA: Paul Conrad's Chain Reaction
From: Matt Wuerker
Hey Cartoon Pals, Patriots and Associates--
I'm writing on behalf of an old friend of many of us. Paul Conrad did a bunch of things, drew a lot of great cartoons, won a bunch of Pulitzers, made Nixon's enemies list, encouraged some of us to do this crazy political cartoon thing... and he also did some great sculpture. The biggest and most public of these sculptures is now in jeopardy.
Conrad's Chain Reaction is a big bold political sculpture on the grounds of Santa Monica City Hall. It may be the biggest single and lasting piece of art created by an American political cartoonist… and it's in jeopardy. Paul's son David and a bunch of art lovers and political activists are mounting an effort to save it. They need to raise a bunch of money to do this.
If you could donate money directly to the effort (it's tax deductible) that's the simplest way to support their efforts. If you can do more, donate some art to their upcoming auction and help recruit others to donate, write about it on your blogs or newsletters all that would help even more.
David's email address is here
David Conrad--- davepconrad@earthlink.net
The background on Chain Reaction and the effort to save it is spelled out here
http://conradprojects.com/
If you know other fans of Conrad, or other lovers of political art who might be supportive be sure to forward this on to them.
best---
M
Hey Cartoon Pals, Patriots and Associates--
I'm writing on behalf of an old friend of many of us. Paul Conrad did a bunch of things, drew a lot of great cartoons, won a bunch of Pulitzers, made Nixon's enemies list, encouraged some of us to do this crazy political cartoon thing... and he also did some great sculpture. The biggest and most public of these sculptures is now in jeopardy.
Conrad's Chain Reaction is a big bold political sculpture on the grounds of Santa Monica City Hall. It may be the biggest single and lasting piece of art created by an American political cartoonist… and it's in jeopardy. Paul's son David and a bunch of art lovers and political activists are mounting an effort to save it. They need to raise a bunch of money to do this.
If you could donate money directly to the effort (it's tax deductible) that's the simplest way to support their efforts. If you can do more, donate some art to their upcoming auction and help recruit others to donate, write about it on your blogs or newsletters all that would help even more.
David's email address is here
David Conrad--- davepconrad@earthlink.net
The background on Chain Reaction and the effort to save it is spelled out here
http://conradprojects.com/
If you know other fans of Conrad, or other lovers of political art who might be supportive be sure to forward this on to them.
best---
M
Monday, July 29, 2013
Matt Davies at Politics and Prose pictures
Editorial cartoonist Matt Davies was at Politics and Prose, July 27, 2013 for his new children's book Ben Rides On. Here's some more pictures of him in action.
The book is short, but enjoyable. Davies did a nice chalk talk with children from the audience 'helping' him draw. He kindly let me keep his crow drawing. The Library of Congress (in the person of Sara Duke) got the caricature of his teacher.
Marc Singer on responding to Grant Morrison
We haven't checked in on Marc's I am not the Beastmaster blog too often lately, but here's his post on speaking with Grant Morrison.
Bmore Into Comics
Baltimore-based cartoonist Monica Gallagher is kicking off a series of one-day comics shows at various hangouts in Charm City. Called Bmore Into Comics, the first show ("#1") on Aug. 24 will be held at Bad Decisions from noon-5 p.m. and will feature a few D.C. Conspiracy members, including Rafer Roberts and Carolyn Belefski. Also on tap: Danielle Corsetto, Melody Often and Howie Noeldechen.
Batman's ride
Batmobile being towed on the inner loop of 495, around the George Washington Parkway exit. Photo courtesy of Robert and Brenda.
Formerly local cartoonist Rebecca Sugar featured in NY Times
Joel Pollack has told me she used to be a Big Planet customer, but I don't think I've ever met her.
Rising Animators Spring Into Motion
By ROBERT ITO and JEREMY EGNER
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Aug 17: Darick Robertson in Annapolis
As reported on Convention Scene:
Artist Darick Robertson signs at Third Eye Comics on Saturday, August 17, 2013 from 11:00am until 1:00pm!
Press Release:
Third Eye Faithful, we are totally excited to announce one of our biggest signings of the Summer with the arrival of Darick Robertson to Third Eye Comics this August! Darick is the legendary modern comics artist behind instant classics like TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE BOYS, and HAPPY! He's done a ton of other excellent work as well, in fact, we'd be here all day if we ran through the list. Let me just say this: we're honored to have the man as a guest at our store this Summer in anticipation of his brand new creator-owned series, BALLISTIC, from BLACK MASK STUDIOS, the publishers of the recent 12 REASONS TO DIE comic.
What's Darick's new project, BALLISTIC, all about? Imagine the cult movie genius of REPO MAN (the '80s one!) distilled into a modern day heist story. A madcap sci-fi buddy adventure about a wanna-be bank robber and his best friend Gun, a drug-addicted, foul-mouthed, living gun, marks Darick Robertson's return to the hard sci-fi worldbuilding of his classic TRANSMETROPOLITAN mixed with THE BOYS' ultra-violence.
Darick will be signing at Third Eye Annapolis from 11AM-1PM on Saturday 8/17. We'll have plenty of copies of all his works available, including his new series, BALLISTIC!
Third Eye Comics
2027-A West Street, Annapolis, MD 21401
The Post on WS, a pornographic violent fine art Disney Snow White parody
Paul McCarthy's 'WS' and 'James Turrell': The spectrum of color and off-color on the East Side
By Sarah Kaufman,
Washington Post July 28 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/paul-mccarthys-ws-and-james-turrell-the-spectrum-of-color-and-off-color-on-the-east-side/2013/07/25/7f618448-f3de-11e2-9434-60440856fadf_story.html
By Sarah Kaufman,
Washington Post July 28 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/paul-mccarthys-ws-and-james-turrell-the-spectrum-of-color-and-off-color-on-the-east-side/2013/07/25/7f618448-f3de-11e2-9434-60440856fadf_story.html
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Weldon's final Comic-Con blog
A Comic-Con Diary: The Final Day
by Glen Weldon
July 27, 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/27/205486589/a-comic-con-diary-the-final-day
by Glen Weldon
July 27, 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/27/205486589/a-comic-con-diary-the-final-day
Those darn editorial cartoons
Less contempt in cartoon content [in print as Deceptive Cartoons].
Sam Cowden, Woodbridge
Washington Post July 27 2013, p. A13
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/less-contempt-in-cartoon-content/2013/07/26/65a19ef8-f311-11e2-8464-57e57af86290_story.html
Sam Cowden, Woodbridge
Washington Post July 27 2013, p. A13
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/less-contempt-in-cartoon-content/2013/07/26/65a19ef8-f311-11e2-8464-57e57af86290_story.html
Bugs Bunny orchestral music at Wolf Trap
Bugs Bunny and the NSO come to Wolf Trap
By Roger Catlin, Washington Post July 28 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/bugs-bunny-and-the-nso-come-to-wolf-trap/2013/07/25/41699fb0-f30f-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_story.html
The article has a good overview of cartoons with classical music, sans Fantasia.
The National Symphony Orchestra: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
Thursday and Friday at 8:30 p.m.
at Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna. Tickets are $22 to $55. Information at 877-965-3872 or http://wolftrap.org.
By Roger Catlin, Washington Post July 28 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/bugs-bunny-and-the-nso-come-to-wolf-trap/2013/07/25/41699fb0-f30f-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_story.html
The article has a good overview of cartoons with classical music, sans Fantasia.
The National Symphony Orchestra: Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II
Thursday and Friday at 8:30 p.m.
at Wolf Trap Filene Center, Vienna. Tickets are $22 to $55. Information at 877-965-3872 or http://wolftrap.org.
Friday, July 26, 2013
July 27: Joe Sutliff and Donna Lewis at Politics and Prose
On July 27th, Joe Sutliff and Donna Lewis are at Politics and Prose's basement cafe for the cARToons exhibit. They'll be signing and selling their cartoons.
WPA presents Hothouse: The Art of the Superhero, opening 8/2
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Comic Riffs talks to Matt Davies (who will be at Politics and Prose tomorrow)
'BEN RIDES ON': After his pink slip, Pulitzer winner's new book soars above the blues
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 26 2013
Poster for 'Magic Bullet' exhibit at Artisphere
Here's Evan Keeling's awesome poster for the upcoming 'Magic Bullet' exhibit/comics-making studio at the Artisphere Aug. 21-Nov. 3.
The Post on The Wolverine movie
'The Wolverine' movie review
By Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post July 26 2013
J. Coleman's 'The White Hush' exhibit
J. Coleman, a Washington, D.C., painter, sculptor and muralist, is having a solo show at The Dunes, with an opening reception on Aug. 2 from 7-10 p.m. Here's a description of his show, "The White Hush": "The works depict the heroic archetype male figures and female figures suggesting fertility goddess. The works are a commentary on the mythos associated with comic books, video games, and popular culture."
Institute for the Arts summer program
Last week I visited with students in grades 7-12 in the cartooning program at the Institute for the Arts, a summer program in Fairfax, Va. We had a great conversation about the comics-making process (from thumbnailings to printing), getting published and working shows and events to get your name out there. I also showed them some of the original art from District Comics and Magic Bullet.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Aug 19-23: Comics class for children at Politics and Prose bookstore
Comics Jam & Scribbler's Cabal
Date: August 19 - 23, 10 a.m. to noon
Price: $120/110 members
Comics Jam & Scribbler's Cabal is a read-aloud session and drawing free-for-all for ages 8 and up. Like a book club for comic fans, but more heavy on the fun than on the analysis. Kids can bring in their own drawings to share. It's less of a How to Draw class than a Why to Draw and How to Keep Enjoying it class. We'll read comics, draw comics, discuss each other's work, make up our own characters, draw each other's characters, and have a blast.
Bring pencils or pens, paper, and a love of either comics or drawing—or both!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
A graduate of the drama program at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Dave Burbank has worked for the Takoma Park Maryland Library for over 15 years. An illustrator and comics enthusiast, he is the curator of the library's remarkable graphic novel collection (over 30 titles) having built it from scratch and read every panel. He teaches a yearly seminar on the History and Importance of Comics to students of the University of Maryland's graduate College of Library and Information Sciences; to Montgomery County Public School media specialists at their In-Service Learning Day; and to various area schools. He has appeared on a panel discussion on "Graphic Novels in Libraries" at the independent comics' premier convention The Small Press Expo (SPX 2011).
As an illustrator and writer he is the creator of the Takoma Park Library's SummerQuest interactive reading game, as well as stacks and stacks of pads full of half-finished comics and fascinating doodles. He keeps an occasional blog on issues relating to comics in libraries at comixtakoma.wordpress.com. A father of three, he lives in suburban Maryland.
July 27: Matt Davies at Politics and Prose
Matt Davies - Ben Rides On
Jul 27, 2013, 1 p.m.
Jul 27, 2013, 2 p.m.
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies introduces us to Ben. Ben loves his bike more than anything in the world. Unfortunately, third-grade bully extraordinaire Adrian Underbite loves it too. When the bike disappears, Ben must decide whether or not to help this fiendish, thieving oaf. Ages 5 - 8.
- Street:
- 5015 Connecticut Ave NW
- City:
- Washington ,
- Province:
- District Of Columbia
- Postal Code:
- 20008
- Country:
- United States
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
New Cul de Sac and Ryan Holmberg books out
Tom Spurgeon is reporting that Ryan Holmberg (late of suburban Maryland) has a new book on The Last of the Mohicans as adapted in Japan. Also a new Cul de Sac collection from Richard Thompson, Mighty Alice Goes Round and Round shipped today too. See Tom's thoughts on both books here.
Back issues sale at Laughing Ogre
Laughing Ogre in Fairfax, Va., will have a “progressive sale” on back issues beginning Aug. 1 through Sept. 14. Here’s the schedule and discounts:
8/1–10: 40% off
8/11–17: 50% off
8/18–24: 60% off
8/25–31: 70% off
9/1–7: 80% off
9/8–14: 90% off
The Post on Mr. Fitz comic strip
A teacher gets depressed: a real story in comics
By Valerie Strauss,
Washington Post Answer Sheet blog July 24 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/07/24/a-teacher-gets-depressed-a-real-story-in-comics/
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
The Post on Joe Sinnott and John Lewis
COMIC-CON EISNER AWARDS: Newly minted Hall of Fame inker Joe Sinnott, on the career that stole his heart — and his art
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 23 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comic-con-eisner-awards-newly-minted-hall-of-fame-inker-joe-sinnott-on-the-career-that-stole-his-heart--and-his-art/2013/07/23/5c461fe8-f27e-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_blog.html#pagebreak
Rep. John Lewis makes Comic-Con debut to promote graphic novel 'March' [in print as 'It was out of his world']
By The Reliable Source, Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger
Washington Post July 23, 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2013/07/23/rep-john-lewis-makes-comic-con-debut-to-promote-graphic-novel-march/
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 23 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comic-con-eisner-awards-newly-minted-hall-of-fame-inker-joe-sinnott-on-the-career-that-stole-his-heart--and-his-art/2013/07/23/5c461fe8-f27e-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_blog.html#pagebreak
Rep. John Lewis makes Comic-Con debut to promote graphic novel 'March' [in print as 'It was out of his world']
By The Reliable Source, Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger
Washington Post July 23, 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2013/07/23/rep-john-lewis-makes-comic-con-debut-to-promote-graphic-novel-march/
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