Have you been missing the Big Planet Comics newsletter? I have, so I checked in with store owner Kevin Panetta. They've fallen behind on doing it, but their podcasts have been rolling along and can be downloaded on the Big Planet website, or through iTunes. The newsletter should return as well.
Tuesday, March 19, 2013
Comic Riffs talks to Lisa Hanawalt and SPX head Warren Bernard
JAMES BEARD HONOR: Gifted Lisa Hanawalt is 'super-surprised' by nod for illustrated 'Chefs' work
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs March 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/james-beard-honor-gifted-lisa-hanawalt-is-super-surprised-by-nod-for-illustrated-chefs-work/2013/03/18/da128206-9011-11e2-9abd-e4c5c9dc5e90_blog.html#pagebreak
SPX's ONLINE MELTDOWN: Small Press Expo sells out — but event calls ISP crash a 'disaster'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs March 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/spxs-online-meltdown-small-press-expo-sells-out--but-event-calls-isp-crash-a-disaster/2013/03/18/6ec3ce44-9046-11e2-9abd-e4c5c9dc5e90_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs March 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/james-beard-honor-gifted-lisa-hanawalt-is-super-surprised-by-nod-for-illustrated-chefs-work/2013/03/18/da128206-9011-11e2-9abd-e4c5c9dc5e90_blog.html#pagebreak
SPX's ONLINE MELTDOWN: Small Press Expo sells out — but event calls ISP crash a 'disaster'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs March 18 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/spxs-online-meltdown-small-press-expo-sells-out--but-event-calls-isp-crash-a-disaster/2013/03/18/6ec3ce44-9046-11e2-9abd-e4c5c9dc5e90_blog.html#pagebreak
NPR's Monkey See on the Simpsons
'The Simpsons' Better Than 'Cheers'? It Is To Laugh
by Linda Holmes
March 18, 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/03/18/174631279/the-simpsons-better-than-cheers-it-is-to-laugh
by Linda Holmes
March 18, 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/03/18/174631279/the-simpsons-better-than-cheers-it-is-to-laugh
The Post reports The Examiner to cease publishing
The Examiner, which started brightly (for comics aficionados at least) with an editorial cartoonist and 3 pages of comic strips is packing it in, according to the Post. Fortunately editorial cartoonist Nate Beeler already got a job in Columbus last year. More information at the link below:
Examiner to cease daily print publication; weekly magazine planned
By Thomas Heath,
The Washington Post Tuesday, March 19 2013
March 26: Comic Book Panel Discussion at Library of Congress
As always events are free and open to the public. The West Dining Room is on the 6th floor of the Madison Building near the yellow elevators. All inquiries should be directed to the John Kluge Center, 202-707-3302
Monday, March 18, 2013
March 30: Wonder Women! documentary screening in NE
Screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines - ITVS Community Cinema
Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Washington, DC
Special advance screening of the documentary Produced by Kelcey Edwards and Directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan that premieres in April 2013 on PBS!
Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, Wonder Women! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society's anxieties about women's liberation. The film goes behind the scenes with TV stars Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) and Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman), comic writers and artists, and real-life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna, and others, who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A featuring Andy Hersberger, Associate Curator of Geppi's Entertainment Museum and Devon Sanders, blogger and comic book expert. Moderated by Fantastic Forum producer/host Ulysses E. Campbell. There will be light refreshments and prizes!
The Public Access Corporation of DC DCTV
Brooks Mansion
901 Newton Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Free Parking Available on Premises
Directly adjacent to Brookland Station/Catholic University Metrorail - Red Line
Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Washington, DC
Special advance screening of the documentary Produced by Kelcey Edwards and Directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan that premieres in April 2013 on PBS!
Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, Wonder Women! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society's anxieties about women's liberation. The film goes behind the scenes with TV stars Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) and Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman), comic writers and artists, and real-life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna, and others, who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre.
The screening will be followed by a Q&A featuring Andy Hersberger, Associate Curator of Geppi's Entertainment Museum and Devon Sanders, blogger and comic book expert. Moderated by Fantastic Forum producer/host Ulysses E. Campbell. There will be light refreshments and prizes!
The Public Access Corporation of DC DCTV
Brooks Mansion
901 Newton Street, NE
Washington, DC 20017
Free Parking Available on Premises
Directly adjacent to Brookland Station/Catholic University Metrorail - Red Line
Ghosts of DC links to McCutcheon cartoon
Prince of Wales Visits Washington
Ghosts of DC March 18, 2013
This is a drawing done by John T. McCutcheon for the 1919 visit of the Prince of Wales.
Ghosts of DC March 18, 2013
This is a drawing done by John T. McCutcheon for the 1919 visit of the Prince of Wales.
Editorial cartoonist Mike Ramirez was in town
Conservative Cartoonist Ramirez Faults Biased Media, Timid Romney for Obama Win
By Ken Shepherd | March 15, 2013
SPX's letter to would-be tablers
The Small Press Expo's e-sign-up system tanked hard yesterday. Warren Bernard apologizes for that.
Magic Bullet #6 arriving in stores
The free comics newspaper Magic Bullet has started appearing in local comics shops.
SPX tables same day sell-out
Small Press Expo exhibitor tables went on sale yesterday and demand crashed their system. Tables still sold out on the same day.
Sunday, March 17, 2013
KAL's take on Poe, now in your local bar
As he's noted on his Facebook page, Kevin 'Kal' Kallaugher drew a caricature of Edgar Allen Poe for The Raven Special Lager beer. These were bought in Alexandria at Total Wine in Landmark.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Comic Riffs talks to Disney parodist
JON COZART INTERVIEW: Student finds viral fandom by satirizing Disney princess tales with 'After Ever After'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 15 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/viral-disney-parody-texas-college-student-finds-singing-inspiration-by-tweaking-disney-princess-tales/2013/03/15/5b39449c-8d8c-11e2-9f54-f3fdd70acad2_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 15 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/viral-disney-parody-texas-college-student-finds-singing-inspiration-by-tweaking-disney-princess-tales/2013/03/15/5b39449c-8d8c-11e2-9f54-f3fdd70acad2_blog.html#pagebreak
The Post reviews the new Al Capp biography
'Al Capp: A Life to the Contrary' by Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen
By Dennis Drabelle,
Washington Post March 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/al-capp-a-life-to-the-contrary-by-michael-schumacher-and-denis-kitchen/2013/03/15/2cc2320a-4dd0-11e2-839d-d54cc6e49b63_story.html
By Dennis Drabelle,
Washington Post March 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/al-capp-a-life-to-the-contrary-by-michael-schumacher-and-denis-kitchen/2013/03/15/2cc2320a-4dd0-11e2-839d-d54cc6e49b63_story.html
Friday, March 15, 2013
Art Hondros' comic in The Washington Post Magazine
Art Hondros has a multi-page comics piece in The Washington Post Magazine this coming Sunday, on the late animal rights activist Walt Rave - "Fox Guy" - of Takoma Park. It's online now at
Thursday, March 14, 2013
April 15: Gilbert Hernandez in Baltimore
Gilbert Hernandez goes on tour for MARBLE SEASON!
Join beloved cartoonist Gilbert Hernandez (LOVE & ROCKETS) as he launches MARBLE SEASON, the first semiautobiographical story about his childhood in suburban California. Hernandez will present "From Funny Books to Graphic Novels", a fascinating slide show tribute to the legacy of the comics he read as a kid. He'll talk about the silver age comics featured in MARBLE SEASON, which helped set the course for Gilbert, as well as his brothers Jaime and Mario, to become the legendary comics creator they are today. The presentation will be followed by a Q+A and signing, so don't miss your chance to get to know the man behind thirty years of alternative comics history.
Monday April 15th, 2013 5:30 pm
101 Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
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Join beloved cartoonist Gilbert Hernandez (LOVE & ROCKETS) as he launches MARBLE SEASON, the first semiautobiographical story about his childhood in suburban California. Hernandez will present "From Funny Books to Graphic Novels", a fascinating slide show tribute to the legacy of the comics he read as a kid. He'll talk about the silver age comics featured in MARBLE SEASON, which helped set the course for Gilbert, as well as his brothers Jaime and Mario, to become the legendary comics creator they are today. The presentation will be followed by a Q+A and signing, so don't miss your chance to get to know the man behind thirty years of alternative comics history.
Monday April 15th, 2013 5:30 pm
101 Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
Comic Riffs talks to Belgian animators
SXSW ANIMATION AWARD: The 'ridiculous notion': Belgian filmmakers wowed by win for poignant 'Oh Willy...'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 13 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/sxsw-animation-award-the-ridiculous-notion-belgian-filmmakers-wowed-by-win-for-poignant-oh-willy/2013/03/13/8cfcb5de-8b8b-11e2-9838-d62f083ba93f_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 13 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/sxsw-animation-award-the-ridiculous-notion-belgian-filmmakers-wowed-by-win-for-poignant-oh-willy/2013/03/13/8cfcb5de-8b8b-11e2-9838-d62f083ba93f_blog.html#pagebreak
Weldon on Ben Katchor's new book
The Mundane World Illuminated In 'Hand-Drying In America'
by Glen Weldon
March 12, 2013
Monday, March 11, 2013
Truitt on Sharky
Titan's 'Sharky' graphic novel debuts a kid demigod
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 11, 2013
Hormones prove powerful for a boy who learns Odin and Zeus are his grandpas.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/03/11/sharky-graphic-novel-series/1977737/
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 11, 2013
Hormones prove powerful for a boy who learns Odin and Zeus are his grandpas.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/03/11/sharky-graphic-novel-series/1977737/
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