Showing posts with label Big Planet Comics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Big Planet Comics. Show all posts
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Monday, June 16, 2014
Catching up with local photo ops - Chast, Horsey, Pastis and Brown
Roz Chast at Politics and Prose - https://www.flickr.com/photos/42072348@N00/sets/72157644783747828/
David Horsey winning the RFK Journalism Award for cartooning and a special award for Rep. John Lewis and Andrew Aydin's March graphic story - https://www.flickr.com/photos/42072348@N00/sets/72157645186302102/
Stephan Pastis in DC (that's Richard Thompson's Reuben award)- https://www.flickr.com/photos/42072348@N00/sets/72157645143521186/
Box Brown and Paul Aulisio's stop at Big Planet Comics - https://www.flickr.com/search/?w=42072348@N00&q=box%20brown
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
May 7: Becky Cloonan & Shaun Simon Signing - Killjoys & By Chance Or Providence
Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Becky Cloonan and Shaun Simon for a signing of the collection of their series, The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys, and Becky's self-published collection, By Chance Or Providence!
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a scifi adventure where the Killjoys lost their lives battling against a controlling megacorp, and now their followers carry on the fight.
By Chance or Providence is a compilation of Becky's self-published minicomics of fantastic adventures of magic and horror!
Becky's website: http://beckycloonan.tumblr.com/
Shaun's website: http://shaun-simon.tumblr.com/
The True Lives of the Fabulous Killjoys is a scifi adventure where the Killjoys lost their lives battling against a controlling megacorp, and now their followers carry on the fight.
By Chance or Providence is a compilation of Becky's self-published minicomics of fantastic adventures of magic and horror!
Becky's website: http://beckycloonan.tumblr.com/
Shaun's website: http://shaun-simon.tumblr.com/
Monday, May 05, 2014
Free Comic Book Day photos
Victory Comics in Falls Church:
Big Planet Comics Vienna (Curls Studio aka Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo):
Big Planet Comics Bethesda (with Joe Sutliff):
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| Tangent cartoonists |
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| Monica Marier |
Big Planet Comics Vienna (Curls Studio aka Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo):
Sunday, May 04, 2014
Big Planet Comic's Free Comic Book Day 2014
FCBD seems to have sunk into the public's conciousness.
Joel Pollack provided these pictures of the Bethesda store and notes, "...every BPC store had its best day ever. I'm guessing that's true for every participating store in the country. Photos by Stuart McIntire, a customer (box #6) and friend since day one (04/11/86)."
Darn, I'm box #45. It'll take me years to move up!
I'll have some more photographs soon.
Joel Pollack provided these pictures of the Bethesda store and notes, "...every BPC store had its best day ever. I'm guessing that's true for every participating store in the country. Photos by Stuart McIntire, a customer (box #6) and friend since day one (04/11/86)."
Darn, I'm box #45. It'll take me years to move up!I'll have some more photographs soon.
Friday, March 28, 2014
The Post reviews Big Planet Comics' Greg Bennett's new (music) album
The Jet Age album review: ‘Jukebox Memoir’
By Mark Jenkins, Washington Post March 28 2014
The band is playing in DC tomorrow night at Comet Ping Pong:
Saturday, March 29th
The Jet Age, The Caribbean and Early American
$10, 10pm and All Ages at Comet Ping Pong
Monday, March 24, 2014
Box Brown interviewed on BPC podcast
The Big Planet Comics podcast interviews comic booker Box Brown about wrestling and his upcoming graphic novel about Andre the Giant. (BPC co-publishes Brown's Retrofit Comics line of monthly floppies.)
Image: Box Brown
Sunday, March 16, 2014
Greg Benton sketches still available at Big Planet Comics Bethesda
Last month I reported on Gregory Benton's visit to Big Planet Comics in Bethesda. I was there yesterday, and the store still has six copies of B+F with large original illustrations in them. They look like this one. Get one before they're all gone!Saturday, February 15, 2014
Gregory Benton at Big Planet Comics Bethesda
Greg Benton was signing his new book, B+F (Adhouse Books) at Big Plant Comics in Bethesda. As you can see from the photo, he's doing a full-color two-page drawing in each book you buy. More pictures here.
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Yumi Sakugawa at Big Planet Comics DC
Yumi Sakugawa read from her new book, I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You, at Big Planet Comics DC.
Friday, February 07, 2014
Feb 9: Yumi Sakugawa at Big Planet Comics DC
February 9 – Yumi Sakugawa signing
Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Yumi Sakugawa for a signing and reading from her brand new graphic novel, I Think I Am in Friend-Love With You!Yumi Sakugawa is a comic book artist and illustrator based in Southern California and a regular contributor to The Rumpus and Wonderhowto.
“Look around. You won’t find anything sweeter than this lonely little book anywhere in your immediate vicinity. Unless for some reason there’s, like, a bunny knitting a scarf for a puppy. That might be sweeter. Aside from that, this book is definitely your best bet.” –Avery Monsen, coauthor of K is for Knifeball and All My Friends Are Dead
“This is one of my favorite comics ever, a sweet ode to platonic love that will echo through the ages.” –MariNaomi, author of Kiss & Tell
“Funny and beautifully drawn, I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You is the bittersweet tale of friendships in the age of social media in which many can relate.” –Esther Pearl Watson, author of Unlovable
“The warmth of Yumi’s soft brushstrokes and vulnerability of her words make me feel less alone in this weird world. I think I am in book-love.” –Lisa Hanawalt, author of My Dirty Dumb Eyes
Yumi Sakugawa’s website: http://www.yumisakugawa.com
3pm-5pm
Big Planet Comics of Washington DC
1520 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-342-1961
dc@bigplanetcomics.com
Tuesday, February 04, 2014
A retailer’s tips on selling minicomics
Jared Smith of D.C.-area comics retailer Big Planet Comics (which co-publishes the minicomics line Retrofit Comics) offers tips on how self-publishers can get their minicomics in comics shops.
"As a store, we love selling minicomics! They are far more diverse than comics put out by big publishers and showcase an amazing array of talent. But, as a comics retailer, we’ve also noticed a lot of things that make it hard for minicomic creators to sell us comics, and for us to sell minicomics to customers. Here are some of our tips!" (Read the rest on the Big Planet Comics blog)
"As a store, we love selling minicomics! They are far more diverse than comics put out by big publishers and showcase an amazing array of talent. But, as a comics retailer, we’ve also noticed a lot of things that make it hard for minicomic creators to sell us comics, and for us to sell minicomics to customers. Here are some of our tips!" (Read the rest on the Big Planet Comics blog)
Photo courtesy of Big Planet Comics
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Jan 22 (Tonight): Trading Blows! at Black Cat in DC
Trading Blows!, billed as a “nerdy swap meet and wrestling watching party,” will be held Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Black Cat on 14th Street in D.C. Here’s what the event’s Facebook page says:
"If you're like us, your room is overflowing with too many comic books, action figures, and old wrestling tapes. We encourage you bring all your unwanted nerd swag to the Red Room and trade it with other like minded collectors. Also, our friends around the corner at Big Planet Comics will be selling stuff!
We'll also be showing old wrestling matches on our projector screen on the backstage. This month will be the top 8 Japanese wrestling matches of the 90's as chosen by Highspots dot com, featuring the likes of Jushin Liger, Great Sasuke, Ultimo Dragon, Eddie Guerrero, and (gulp) Chris Benoit."
"If you're like us, your room is overflowing with too many comic books, action figures, and old wrestling tapes. We encourage you bring all your unwanted nerd swag to the Red Room and trade it with other like minded collectors. Also, our friends around the corner at Big Planet Comics will be selling stuff!
We'll also be showing old wrestling matches on our projector screen on the backstage. This month will be the top 8 Japanese wrestling matches of the 90's as chosen by Highspots dot com, featuring the likes of Jushin Liger, Great Sasuke, Ultimo Dragon, Eddie Guerrero, and (gulp) Chris Benoit."
Friday, January 03, 2014
Jef Thompson let go from Big Planet Comics Bethesda (revised)
I'm updating this as some of the material I tried to quote from Facebook didn't appear, nor did other material that I had in the draft version. My apologies to my readers.
Jef Thompson has reported on Facebook that he's been let go from Big Planet Comics Bethesda, after working there for sixteen years. The decision is purely a financial one according to the store's owners. Jef was the most recognizable employee behind the counter since former employee Peter Casazza purchased Liberty Comics & Books (nee Closet of Comics) and turned it into Big Planet Comics College Park. Joel Pollack, founder and co-owner of the store with Greg Bennett, said on Jef's Facebook page, "I assure you, it was a sad day for me. A simple"thank you" cannot express my gratitude for all you did for Big Planet and for me personally. This wasn't an easy decision." The store will be solely staffed by the two owners for the near future.
Both Joel and Greg have assured me that Big Planet Bethesda is financially healthy, and making a profit, but noted they're both taking a salary from it. Joel also needs to plan for the future as he approaches retirement age -- which is hard for me to believe, but when I think about it, I've been going to his store for over 25 years now.
Jef Thompson has reported on Facebook that he's been let go from Big Planet Comics Bethesda, after working there for sixteen years. The decision is purely a financial one according to the store's owners. Jef was the most recognizable employee behind the counter since former employee Peter Casazza purchased Liberty Comics & Books (nee Closet of Comics) and turned it into Big Planet Comics College Park. Joel Pollack, founder and co-owner of the store with Greg Bennett, said on Jef's Facebook page, "I assure you, it was a sad day for me. A simple"thank you" cannot express my gratitude for all you did for Big Planet and for me personally. This wasn't an easy decision." The store will be solely staffed by the two owners for the near future.
Both Joel and Greg have assured me that Big Planet Bethesda is financially healthy, and making a profit, but noted they're both taking a salary from it. Joel also needs to plan for the future as he approaches retirement age -- which is hard for me to believe, but when I think about it, I've been going to his store for over 25 years now.
Jef works as a professional illustrator and his website is http://www.jefthompson.com/ - you can also buy his original artwork online from him on Etsy. He noted that the job "gave me a cushion cash wise to earn money as an artist." I've got some of his art decorating my office and home, and will be buying more now, I'm sure.
All three people in this posting are friends of mine, but I feel this was worth noting both because Jef's been a regular presence at the store for so long on comic book day (aka Wednesday) and will be missed. The long-term viability of comic book stores is regularly debated, but Newsrama reported today that some stores are reporting that sales are up. Assumptions are dangerous, but the
federal government's sequestration and the following shut-down affected
salaries in the area, and may very well have affected sales at the
store; I know that I cut back on my personal spending in the summer and
fall due to those events.
In any event, my best wishes go to everyone involved.
-- Mike Rhode
In any event, my best wishes go to everyone involved.
-- Mike Rhode
Thursday, January 02, 2014
Trading Blows! on Jan. 22
Trading
Blows!, billed as a “nerdy swap meet and wrestling watching party,” will be
held Jan. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Black Cat on 14th Street in D.C. Here’s what the
event’s Facebook page says:
"If you're like us, your room is overflowing with too many comic books, action figures, and old wrestling tapes. We encourage you bring all your unwanted nerd swag to the Red Room and trade it with other like minded collectors. Also, our friends around the corner at Big Planet Comics will be selling stuff!
We'll also be showing
old wrestling matches on our projector screen on the backstage. This month will
be the top 8 Japanese wrestling matches of the 90's as chosen by Highspots dot
com, featuring the likes of Jushin Liger, Great Sasuke, Ultimo Dragon, Eddie
Guerrero, and (gulp) Chris Benoit."
"If you're like us, your room is overflowing with too many comic books, action figures, and old wrestling tapes. We encourage you bring all your unwanted nerd swag to the Red Room and trade it with other like minded collectors. Also, our friends around the corner at Big Planet Comics will be selling stuff!
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
Friday, December 27, 2013
Feb 9: Sakugawa at Big Planet DC
February 9 – Yumi Sakugawa signing
Big Planet Comics is proud to welcome Yumi Sakugawa for a signing and reading from her brand new graphic novel, I Think I Am in Friend-Love With You!Yumi Sakugawa is a comic book artist and illustrator based in Southern California and a regular contributor to The Rumpus and Wonderhowto.
“Look around. You won’t find anything sweeter than this lonely little book anywhere in your immediate vicinity. Unless for some reason there’s, like, a bunny knitting a scarf for a puppy. That might be sweeter. Aside from that, this book is definitely your best bet.” –Avery Monsen, coauthor of K is for Knifeball and All My Friends Are Dead
“This is one of my favorite comics ever, a sweet ode to platonic love that will echo through the ages.” –MariNaomi, author of Kiss & Tell
“Funny and beautifully drawn, I Think I Am In Friend-Love With You is the bittersweet tale of friendships in the age of social media in which many can relate.” –Esther Pearl Watson, author of Unlovable
“The warmth of Yumi’s soft brushstrokes and vulnerability of her words make me feel less alone in this weird world. I think I am in book-love.” –Lisa Hanawalt, author of My Dirty Dumb Eyes
Yumi Sakugawa’s website: http://www.yumisakugawa.com
3pm-5pm
Big Planet Comics of Washington DC
1520 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-342-1961
dc@bigplanetcomics.com
Thursday, November 14, 2013
Dec. 6: Live Big Planet Comics podcast 100th episode
To celebrate the 100th episode of its (mostly) weekly podcast, Big Planet Comics will record it live at its store in D.C. on Dec. 6 at 8:30 p.m. It's an open invitation to be in the audience. BPC doesn't have details yet on any special activities, but it notes its live 50th episode included trivia contests, audience questions and more. If you're not familiar with the podcast, check recent episodes at bigplanetcomics.com or through iTunes.
Art by Paulina Ganucheau
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