Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Matt Wuerker art in California exhibit
For information, see "The Tattoon Show, Friday, Aug 28 12:00p, at Eclectix Gallery, El Cerrito, CA" - tattoos may be involved. Matt?
Nevin Martell interviewed about his Calvin & Hobbes book
Local writer Nevin Martell is interviewed about his Calvin & Hobbes book - see "TIGER HUNTING: Author tracks elusive Calvin & Hobbes creator Bill Watterson, and more in this week's Scene and Heard," by D.X. Ferris, Cleveland Scene July 29 2009.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
NPR's Weldon on Alan Moore's Superman story
In "Sleep Well, Superman: A Classic Reissued," by Glen Weldon, National Public Radio's Books We Like (July 28, 2009), he reviews Alan Moore and Curt Swan's Whatever Happened to the Man of Tomorrow? which was one of the best Superman stories ever written, largely because Moore and Swan obviously loved and respected the previous 50 years of stories and Superman's iconic status. As Weldon notes, "Moore penned a sweeping, surprisingly tender elegy to Superman's rich, primary-colored history, superdog and all. The character had died previously (and since, famously, in 1992), but the superhero comic is a land of dream sequences, clones and regeneration where death is not so much an ending as a plot point. Moore's story, in contrast, is a culmination; even 23 years later, it stands as a moving farewell to the Superman most of us grew up with."
Moore's throw-away story of Superman meeting Swamp Thing from DC Comics Presents is included, and along with the Mongul story, present three excellent interpretations of the Superman mythos.
It took another 22 years, and another writer from Great Britain, Grant (All-Star Superman) Morrison, to even come close to the tenor of Moore's work.
Moore's throw-away story of Superman meeting Swamp Thing from DC Comics Presents is included, and along with the Mongul story, present three excellent interpretations of the Superman mythos.
It took another 22 years, and another writer from Great Britain, Grant (All-Star Superman) Morrison, to even come close to the tenor of Moore's work.
Lincoln Peirce of Big Nate picks Cul de Sac as best new strip
In the uncredited "An Interview with Lincoln Peirce," Comics Insight blog July 28 2009, the anonymous interviewer asks Peirce (whose Big Nate appears in the Post):
And lastly, what would you pick as the best comic strip launched within the last decade?
“Cul de Sac.” Hands down.
Amen to that.
Our Man Thompson's fan club continues...
And lastly, what would you pick as the best comic strip launched within the last decade?
“Cul de Sac.” Hands down.
Amen to that.
Our Man Thompson's fan club continues...
Comic Riffs chat today at 11 am
Comic-Con Wrap: Vote Now for Best Fan Costume
NOTE: Today at 11 a.m., join Comic Riffs for a live chat about San Diego Comic-Con International 2009.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Straight Dope on Superman's diamonds
The Straight Dope column in the July 24th City Paper is on whether or not Superman could make diamonds by squeezing coal. It's also online.
PR - Celebrate Marvel's 70th Anniversary With Your Local Comic Shop!
Here's some (edited by me) PR from Marvel. It appears that a decent amount of close Maryland stores are participating - including ones in Laurel, Reisterstown, Owings Mill, Baltimore and Annapolis. When you look at the list, it's sorted by state abbreviation, so MD comes after MA. In Virginia, there's Laughing Ogre in Fairfax and Painted Visions in Woodbridge. Nobody appears to be participating in DC.
Celebrate Marvel's 70th Anniversary With Your Local Comic Shop!
On August 11th, 2009, comic fans all over will celebrate Marvel's 70th
Anniversary at their local comic shops and we've got the complete list
of participating retailers. Click over to
http://marvel.com/news/comicstories.8874 to download a full list of
retailers participating in Marvel 70th Anniversary parties, offering
exclusive limited edition variants, early on sale release of The Marvels
Project #1, special sales, and more! All retailer parties begin at 9pm
local time. As a special thank you to retailers, Marvel is sending a
limited edition Captain America: Reborn #2 70th Anniversary Frame
Variant to all participating stores!
For more information on Marvel's 70th Anniversary, head over to
www.marvel.com/70. And remember-Make Mine '39!
--
Arune Singh | Manager of Sales Communicatons
Marvel Entertainment
Bob Mankoff
From upper Wisconsin Avenue, Moment Magazine editor Nonna G has let me know about this interview - "A Moment with New Yorker Cartoonmeister Bob Mankoff," by Nadine Epstein, Moment Magazine July/August 2009. Mankoff's got a good take on the roles of Jews in humor and vice versa, and answers the question "Who are your favorite Jewish cartoonists?"
I stand in awe of what Mankoff had done with the New Yorker's cartoons - while at Rehoboth Beach recently I saw New Yorker cartoon puzzles! What a great idea. (picture to follow when I figure out how to get them off my phone).
I stand in awe of what Mankoff had done with the New Yorker's cartoons - while at Rehoboth Beach recently I saw New Yorker cartoon puzzles! What a great idea. (picture to follow when I figure out how to get them off my phone).
July 27: X-Men 3 The Last Stand in Crystal City
Crystal Screen - Superheroes
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities.
Date(s):
May 4, 2009 - September 21, 2009
Location:
18th and Bell Street - Courtyard Across from Crystal City Metro Station & Marriott Hotel
Event Fee:
Free
Hours:
Movies begin at sundown
Description:
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities. Check back here for more information.
CRYSTAL KID BONUS: Since it gets dark later in the summer and movies often start past bedtime, the BID has partnered with Crystal City Sports Pub to rebroadcast each movie at 3:30 PM on the 3rd Floor of CCSP on the Wednesday following the outdoor showing, starting May 6. Bring your kids and a blanket and enjoy the fabulous surround network of TVs.
Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.
Schedule
July 27, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand
July 29, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand - at CCSP
August 3, 2009 - Fantastic Four
August 5, 2009 - Fantastic Four - at CCSP
August 10, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
August 12, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - at CCSP
August 17, 2009 - Batman
August 19, 2009 - Batman - at CCSP
August 24, 2009 - Batman Returns
August 26, 2009 - Batman Returns - at CCSP
August 31, 2009 - Batman Forever
September 2, 2009 - Batman Forever - at CCSP
September 7, 2009 - Batman & Robin
September 9, 2009 - Batman & Robin - at CCSP
September 14, 2009 - Batman Begins
September 16, 2009 - Batman Begins - at CCSP
September 21, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight
September 23, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight - at CCSP
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities.
Date(s):
May 4, 2009 - September 21, 2009
Location:
18th and Bell Street - Courtyard Across from Crystal City Metro Station & Marriott Hotel
Event Fee:
Free
Hours:
Movies begin at sundown
Description:
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities. Check back here for more information.
CRYSTAL KID BONUS: Since it gets dark later in the summer and movies often start past bedtime, the BID has partnered with Crystal City Sports Pub to rebroadcast each movie at 3:30 PM on the 3rd Floor of CCSP on the Wednesday following the outdoor showing, starting May 6. Bring your kids and a blanket and enjoy the fabulous surround network of TVs.
Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.
Schedule
July 27, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand
July 29, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand - at CCSP
August 3, 2009 - Fantastic Four
August 5, 2009 - Fantastic Four - at CCSP
August 10, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
August 12, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - at CCSP
August 17, 2009 - Batman
August 19, 2009 - Batman - at CCSP
August 24, 2009 - Batman Returns
August 26, 2009 - Batman Returns - at CCSP
August 31, 2009 - Batman Forever
September 2, 2009 - Batman Forever - at CCSP
September 7, 2009 - Batman & Robin
September 9, 2009 - Batman & Robin - at CCSP
September 14, 2009 - Batman Begins
September 16, 2009 - Batman Begins - at CCSP
September 21, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight
September 23, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight - at CCSP
Sunday, July 26, 2009
Cartoon Tuesdays at Lincoln Theater
The Post reports that Lincoln Theatre at 1215 U St, NW shows free cartoons on Tuesday at 11 am and 1 pm. Call 202-328-6000 to confirm. Looney Tunes and Happily Ever After are featured.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
A Harvey Pekar interview I missed
I found quite a few interviews for my book Harvey Pekar: Conversations, including some that didn't make it into the book for one reason or another, but here's one I missed completely: My 2004 interview with Harvey Pekar.
John McPherson won't be speaking on the National Debt
John McPherson won't be speaking on the National Debt - he was sunk by Senate opposition (Borked, can we say?). See "'Close to Home' Cartoonist McPherson's Public Debt Gig Scrapped," By E&P Staff, July 24, 2009.
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 07-29-09
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 07-29-09
By John Judy
CITIZEN REX #1 of 6 by Mario and Gilbert Hernandez. “What compels life without a soul?” No, it’s not a biography of Dick Cheney. It’s a sci-fi adventure about a scandalized robot in a world he never made. For fans of LOVE & ROCKETS and good comics everywhere. Recommended.
DARK REIGN CROSS-OVERS by Tons o’ People. Let’s see, there’s HAWKEYE, HOOD, LETHAL LEGION, SINISTER SPIDER-MAN and YOUNG AVENGERS. Go completists, go! It’s feeding time at the DARK REIGN trough! Good luck!
DETECTIVE COMICS #855 by Greg Rucka, JH Williams III and Cully Hamner. Batwoman and the Question do the detecting thing and look really good doing so. Hey, if you’re gonna call yourselves Batwoman and/or the Question you better be at the top of your game. Otherwise people will talk.
FANTASTIC FOUR #569 by Mark Millar and Stuart Immonen. The Marquis of Death must pay for his treatment of Doom! And for being French!
GARTH ENNIS BATTLEFIELDS: TANKIES #3 of 3 by Garth and Carlos Ezquerra. It’s end-game as the lads must finally face the deadly German tiger tank. Riveting wartime adventure. Recommended.
GHOST RIDER: LAST STAND SC by Jason Aaron and Tan Eng Hut. Continuing Aaron’s run on this hellfire and booze-fueled cycle circus originally published in GHOST RIDER #26-32.
IGNITION CITY #4 of 5 by Warren Ellis and Gianluca Pagliarani. Mary Raven’s in the firefight of her life armed with naught but her dead dad’s raygun and her own spunk to see her through. Bet on the Ellis uber-chick.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #29 by Bill Willingham, Matthew Surges and Jesus Merino. A new creative team adds two new characters to the JSA roster. But will they last?
KID COLT #1 by Tom DeFalco and Rick Burchett. It’s a Tom DeFalco comic and a Western. That makes it twice as unusual in today’s market.
NEW AVENGERS #55 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen. It’s a new issue and Brother Voodoo is still the sorcerer supreme. And you thought Bucky America was a lot to accept.
NORTHLANDERS #19 by Brian Wood and Danijel Zezelj. “The Shield Maidens” wraps up with the ladies inflicting some serious choppage. Highly recommended.
NORTHLANDERS, VOL. 2: THE CROSS AND THE HAMMER SC by Brian Wood and Ryan Kelly. Collecting Northlanders #11-16. An Irishman rebels against his Viking rulers. It’s awesome. Highly recommended.
PREVIEWS by Marvel and Diamond Comics. See what you’ll be reading, wearing and playing in three months time!
STUFF OF LEGEND #1 of 2 by Mike Raicht, Brian Smith and Charles Paul Wilson III. In 1944 a small boy is dragged into his closet by the Boogeyman. Now it’s up to his toys to go in and rescue him. Great fun for reading at bedtime, especially if the kids have been naughty. Gotta look!
SUPERMAN #690 by James Robinson and Renato Guedes. Mon-El: Still dying.
THUNDERBOLTS #134 by Andy Diggle and Miguel Angel Sepulveda. Be honest, did anyone ever think Songbird would be so tough to kill? I mean, her name is “Songbird” for crying out loud! And now it’s like Wolverine and Keith Richards had a kid and he wasn’t a tattooed, mohawked moron! I digress… Good comic, worth a read or three.
ULTIMATUM #5 of 5 by Jeph Loeb and David Finch. The last issue. Lots of people dead. For now.
ULTIMATUM: SPIDER-MAN REQUIEM #2 of 2 by Brian Michael Bendis, Mark Bagley and Stuart Immonen. Ultimate J. Jonah Jameson continues his weepy eulogy for Ultimate Almost Certainly Dead Spidey.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #4 of 12 by Lotsa Awesome People. So ya say ya want Hawkman by Kyle Baker? Metamorpho by Neil Gaiman? A Kamandi adventure in the style of Prince Valiant? We have that and a lot more! Metal Men! Flash! Green Lantern! It’s a smorgasbord! Highly recommended.
WONDER WOMAN #34 by Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti. It’s WW and Black Canary! What a pair! Recommended!
Remembering Buck Rogers
Buck Rogers started as a pulp novel, moved to comic strips, then radio, then serials, then tv. He's had a long life.
Paging Buck Rogers
Washington Post Saturday, July 25, 2009
Reading Jennifer Ouellette's July 19 Outlook article, "Apollo With Warp Drive? Make It So," was an enjoyable trip through 20th-century science fiction.
Not mentioned were the radio space adventures of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," which ran in the 1930s and '40s. It was one of the earliest of the juvenile adventure series portraying the characters of Buck, Wilma and friends from the future continuously battling the evil forces led by Killer Kane and Ardala.
Listeners of the radio program also heard of the marvelous inventions and ways of the future. I would surmise that they were not too surprised at hearing of the 1969 moon landing.
-- Edwin Morgenstern
Silver Spring
Paging Buck Rogers
Washington Post Saturday, July 25, 2009
Reading Jennifer Ouellette's July 19 Outlook article, "Apollo With Warp Drive? Make It So," was an enjoyable trip through 20th-century science fiction.
Not mentioned were the radio space adventures of "Buck Rogers in the 25th Century," which ran in the 1930s and '40s. It was one of the earliest of the juvenile adventure series portraying the characters of Buck, Wilma and friends from the future continuously battling the evil forces led by Killer Kane and Ardala.
Listeners of the radio program also heard of the marvelous inventions and ways of the future. I would surmise that they were not too surprised at hearing of the 1969 moon landing.
-- Edwin Morgenstern
Silver Spring
That darn Toles continued
Don't Blame the GOP
Washington Post Saturday, July 25, 2009
It is silly to expect objectivity from any editorial cartoonist, but Tom Toles's July 21 cartoon, which blamed Republicans for the delay since 1993 in enacting health-care reform, ignored both historical and current fact.
It was a Democratic-controlled Congress that rejected the Clinton administration's "Hillarycare" health-care reform plan in 1994, before Republicans swept to a majority in both the Senate and House.
And, of course, it is impossible not to notice that Democrats once again control both houses of Congress, so if they reject the "Obamacare" version of health-care reform this year, the Republican minority once again cannot be at fault.
-- Lynda Meyers
Arlington
Washington Post Saturday, July 25, 2009
It is silly to expect objectivity from any editorial cartoonist, but Tom Toles's July 21 cartoon, which blamed Republicans for the delay since 1993 in enacting health-care reform, ignored both historical and current fact.
It was a Democratic-controlled Congress that rejected the Clinton administration's "Hillarycare" health-care reform plan in 1994, before Republicans swept to a majority in both the Senate and House.
And, of course, it is impossible not to notice that Democrats once again control both houses of Congress, so if they reject the "Obamacare" version of health-care reform this year, the Republican minority once again cannot be at fault.
-- Lynda Meyers
Arlington
Friday, July 24, 2009
DC Comic Books Examiner: Big Monkey Comics: one of a kind eclectic - Conclusion
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin 
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Cul de Sac slips into Pearls
Stephan Pastis gave a tip of the hat to some of the cartoonists he'll be meeting in San Diego - including Our Man Thompson.
San Diego Comic Con in Wash Post
The print version has an Associated Press article, although Comic Riffs' Michael Cavna, a Post editor, is there.
Annual Comics Issue of A.V. Club in The Onion
This year's edition of A.V. Club's Comics Issue in The Onion contains three features: Reinventing the Pencil: 4 Artists Who Changed Mainstream Comics (For Better or Worse); Interview with Michael Kupperman; and an Interview with Grant Morrison. The website's contents are more thorough, and additionally have features worth checking out like Seth on Classic Cartoonists and Illustrators, an Interview with Steve Bissette, Gateway to Geekery: Love and Rockets, and Recommended First Comics.
The 4 Artists feature is arguably accurate as well as insightful. It provides background on each of the creators and why they're worth mentioning. The Kupperman interview is interesting, though doesn't tickle the funny bone the way Tales Designed to Thrizzle does (if you have not read this, do yourself the favor). The Morrison interview does a good job of providing insight into some of the more controversial issues surrounding his work, his approach to working, and where he'd like to go next creatively.
Last year, they featured Bendis. This year, Morrison. Perhaps next year, Brian K. Vaughn?
The 4 Artists feature is arguably accurate as well as insightful. It provides background on each of the creators and why they're worth mentioning. The Kupperman interview is interesting, though doesn't tickle the funny bone the way Tales Designed to Thrizzle does (if you have not read this, do yourself the favor). The Morrison interview does a good job of providing insight into some of the more controversial issues surrounding his work, his approach to working, and where he'd like to go next creatively.
Last year, they featured Bendis. This year, Morrison. Perhaps next year, Brian K. Vaughn?
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Weldon on webcomics
For Glen Weldon's take, see "Webcomics: An Annotated Guide for the Understandably Perplexed," National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (July 21 2009). For myself, I love the idea, but tend to buy the paper compilations.
DC Comic Books Examiner: Big Monkey Comics: one of a kind eclectic Part 2
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin
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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Zadzooks reviews Wednesday Comics, among others
Zadzooks: Comic book reviews, Sub-Mariner, Wednesday Comics and more," Joseph Szadkowski, The Washington Times July 22, 2009.
Comic Riffs also asks, "How about that San Diego Comic-Con"
What's interesting is that Cavna asks Aragones, Johnston, Gaiman, Pastis and Lee. He also adds insult to injury by caricaturing them.
See "San Diego Comic-Con: 5 Star Cartoonists Do the Time Warp Again," by Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 22 2009.
Cavna, along with Richard Thompson, is at the Comics Con, thus providing a sizable DC contingent.
See "San Diego Comic-Con: 5 Star Cartoonists Do the Time Warp Again," by Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 22 2009.
Cavna, along with Richard Thompson, is at the Comics Con, thus providing a sizable DC contingent.
DC Comic Books Examiner: Big Monkey Comics is a one of a kind eclectic
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
July 31: Lupin III anime showing - Miyazaki!
Lupin III Castle of Cagliostro to be screened at the Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan.
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present Lupin III Castle of Cagliostro on July 31, 2009 6:30 pm as part of an inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).
Lupin III Castle of Cagliostro is a 1979 anime film co-written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is one of the master thief Lupin III films.
The second animated Lupin III movie and arguably the most famous, Castle of Cagliostro was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki (who also co-directed the first Lupin III TV series and directed two episodes of the second) before he formed Studio Ghibli. Cagliostro features gentleman thief Lupin III, grandson to Maurice Leblanc's French literary master thief Arsène Lupin.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
RSVP to jiccrsvpsummer09@embjapan.org.
Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis.
For more information please visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at http://www.us.embjapan.go.jp/jicc/ or visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.
DC Anime Club in collaboration with Japan Information and Culture Center, Embassy of Japan Present Lupin III Castle of Cagliostro on July 31, 2009 6:30 pm as part of an inaugural showing for a new film series based on both Anime (Japanese Animation) and Manga ( Japanese Comics).
Lupin III Castle of Cagliostro is a 1979 anime film co-written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It is one of the master thief Lupin III films.
The second animated Lupin III movie and arguably the most famous, Castle of Cagliostro was written and directed by Hayao Miyazaki (who also co-directed the first Lupin III TV series and directed two episodes of the second) before he formed Studio Ghibli. Cagliostro features gentleman thief Lupin III, grandson to Maurice Leblanc's French literary master thief Arsène Lupin.
This event is free and open to the public. Reservations are required.
RSVP to jiccrsvpsummer09@embjapan.org.
Seating is limited and granted on a first come, first served basis.
For more information please visit the Japanese Information and Culture Center website at http://www.us.embjapan.go.jp/jicc/ or visit the DC Anime Club website at http://dcanimeclub.org.
Stephan "Pearls before Swine" Pastis on Richard Thompson's medical issue
Stephan "Pearls before Swine" Pastis has a blog entry on Richard Thompson's medical issue. This is well-said (written, proclaimed, what-have-you) - Some News About Courage, Official Pearls Before Swine blog July 18, 2009.
Richard's probably just about to panic about deadlines before San Diego right about ...
NOW ... so hopefully he's seen this bit.
Richard's probably just about to panic about deadlines before San Diego right about ...
NOW ... so hopefully he's seen this bit.
Publisher's Weekly on Otakon
Otakon ‘09: Good Attendance and Sales; Some Complaints
by Ada Price and Erin Finnegan -- Publishers Weekly, 7/21/2009
by Ada Price and Erin Finnegan -- Publishers Weekly, 7/21/2009
Monday, July 20, 2009
Batman at the Renwick
Herschel K writes in "As part of the exhibit Staged Stories: Renwick Craft Invitational 2009, at the Smithsonian's Renwick Gallery August 7 to January 3rd, 2010 there are a number of Batman items by fiber artist Mark Newport."Sounds interesting - the Renwick is a gem of a museum too.
Baltimore Sun recaps Otakon
Anything goes at Otakon
Fans of Japanese animation converge on Baltimore
By Julie Bykowicz
Baltimore Sun July 20, 2009
Fans of Japanese animation converge on Baltimore
By Julie Bykowicz
Baltimore Sun July 20, 2009
Seth on Cul de Sac
The Canadian cartoonist says, "I bought the first collection that came out this year, and I was impressed, I thought it was really good." See more at "Seth on classic cartoonists and illustrators,"
by Noel Murray, Onion AV Club July 20, 2009.
by Noel Murray, Onion AV Club July 20, 2009.
July 20: X-Men X2 in Crystal City
Crystal Screen - Superheroes
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities.
Date(s):
May 4, 2009 - September 21, 2009
Location:
18th and Bell Street - Courtyard Across from Crystal City Metro Station & Marriott Hotel
Event Fee:
Free
Hours:
Movies begin at sundown
Description:
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities. Check back here for more information.
CRYSTAL KID BONUS: Since it gets dark later in the summer and movies often start past bedtime, the BID has partnered with Crystal City Sports Pub to rebroadcast each movie at 3:30 PM on the 3rd Floor of CCSP on the Wednesday following the outdoor showing, starting May 6. Bring your kids and a blanket and enjoy the fabulous surround network of TVs.
Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.
Schedule
July 20, 2009 - X2
July 22, 2009 - X2 - at CCSP
July 27, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand
July 29, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand - at CCSP
August 3, 2009 - Fantastic Four
August 5, 2009 - Fantastic Four - at CCSP
August 10, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
August 12, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - at CCSP
August 17, 2009 - Batman
August 19, 2009 - Batman - at CCSP
August 24, 2009 - Batman Returns
August 26, 2009 - Batman Returns - at CCSP
August 31, 2009 - Batman Forever
September 2, 2009 - Batman Forever - at CCSP
September 7, 2009 - Batman & Robin
September 9, 2009 - Batman & Robin - at CCSP
September 14, 2009 - Batman Begins
September 16, 2009 - Batman Begins - at CCSP
September 21, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight
September 23, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight - at CCSP
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities.
Date(s):
May 4, 2009 - September 21, 2009
Location:
18th and Bell Street - Courtyard Across from Crystal City Metro Station & Marriott Hotel
Event Fee:
Free
Hours:
Movies begin at sundown
Description:
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities. Check back here for more information.
CRYSTAL KID BONUS: Since it gets dark later in the summer and movies often start past bedtime, the BID has partnered with Crystal City Sports Pub to rebroadcast each movie at 3:30 PM on the 3rd Floor of CCSP on the Wednesday following the outdoor showing, starting May 6. Bring your kids and a blanket and enjoy the fabulous surround network of TVs.
Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.
Schedule
July 20, 2009 - X2
July 22, 2009 - X2 - at CCSP
July 27, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand
July 29, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand - at CCSP
August 3, 2009 - Fantastic Four
August 5, 2009 - Fantastic Four - at CCSP
August 10, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
August 12, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - at CCSP
August 17, 2009 - Batman
August 19, 2009 - Batman - at CCSP
August 24, 2009 - Batman Returns
August 26, 2009 - Batman Returns - at CCSP
August 31, 2009 - Batman Forever
September 2, 2009 - Batman Forever - at CCSP
September 7, 2009 - Batman & Robin
September 9, 2009 - Batman & Robin - at CCSP
September 14, 2009 - Batman Begins
September 16, 2009 - Batman Begins - at CCSP
September 21, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight
September 23, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight - at CCSP
Sunday, July 19, 2009
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 07-22-09
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 07-22-09
By John Judy
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #600 by Lotsa People, including Stan the Man, Mark Waid, Dan Slott and JR Jr. It’s an all-new, no reprints anniversary issue featuring 104 pages of web-slinging wonderment! Read it!
ARCHIE #599 by Stan Goldberg and the Gang. It’s the last one before #600, Riverdaliens! This one features three stories including “Return to Riverstock” in which the gang commemorates the 40th anniversary of a certain music festival. Fun for all ages.
AVENGERS INITIATIVE #26 by Christos Gage and Rafa Sandoval. Norman Osborn is taking the old Mr. Miyagi’s Little Tree Initiative and turning it into the evil Cobra Kai Initiative. Because he’s EVIL!
BEANWORLD VOL.2 HC: A GIFT COMES written and drawn by Larry Marder. Collecting the final twelve issues of this unique and imaginative series.
BLACK PANTHER #6 by Reginald Hudlin and Mitch Brietwieser. The final battle with Morlun, Devourer of Totems! Please, god, let this be the final battle with Morlun, Devourer of Totems…
BOYS: HEROGASM #3 of 6 by Garth Ennis and John McCrea. A death at Herogasm! And not a little one either. Not for kids. Recommended.
CAPTAIN BRITAIN AND MI13 #15 by Paul Cornell and Leonard Kirk. The final dust-up between Dracula and all the limey super-spies he hasn’t already killed.
CREEPY ARCHIVES, VOL. 4 HC by Various Creators. Collecting issues 16-20 of this classic horror series with a spooky/fabulous cover by Frank Frazetta. Nice!
DETHLOK VS THE GOON ONE-SHOT by Eric Powell and Brandon Small. No, it’s not the Marvel cyborg from the future. The Goon is mixing it up with the greatest American/Scandinavian death-metal band in the world, DETHLOK!!! Thank-you, Dark Horse. Thank-you Adult Swim. Gotta look!
FINAL CRISIS: LEGION OF THREE WORLDS #5 of 5 by Geoff Johns and George Perez. Hey, ya remember FINAL CRISIS? Me neither, musta been retconned out of my brain. Nevertheless, here straggling across the finish-line after all the other FC titles and cross-overs have showered, gone home, gone back to work, married and had babies is FCLOTW #5! Enjoy!
GREEN LANTERN #44 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke. Black Lantern Jonn Jonzz is back from the dead and looking to eat what he kills. At least he no longer looks like a Skrull. Now he looks like Thanos.
HELLBLAZER #257 by Peter Milligan and Giuseppe Camuncoli. Featuring a cover by Simon Bisley suggesting John Constantine is now working as a greeter at Abercrombie and Fitch. Rated “A” for abs.
IMMORTAL WEAPONS #1 of 5 by Jason Aaron, Duane Swierczynski and Many Talented Artists. It’s the story of Fat Cobra so you want it! It’s by Jason Aaron so you need it! Highly recommended.
INCREDIBLE HULK #600 by Jeph Loeb and Ed McGuinness. Spidey’s gonna try and find out who the Red Hulk really is. Yeah, he’s gonna try…. SPOILER: He’s Michael Jackson.
PROJECT SUPERPOWERS CHAPTER TWO #1 by The Alex Ross Factory. Because some of you still haven’t learned…
RICHARD STARK’S PARKER THE HUNTER HC written and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. Donald Westlake’s first Parker novel adapted by comics master Cooke. Yeah, you need this, especially if you enjoyed the movie “Payback” with Mel Gibson and Maria Bello. Highly recommended.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #3 of 12 by Various Awesome Folk. Now this is the weekly series DC should have been doing for the past couple of years! Beautiful, serialized stories presented in glorious tabloid format. Even my least favorite of the strips (“Wonder Woman! Cough! Cough!”) looks amazing. This is one to share with your friends, especially if your friends publish newspapers with comics sections. Highly recommended!
YOU HAVE KILLED ME HC by Jamie S. Rich and Joelle Jones. From Oni Press and the creators of 12 REASONS WHY I LOVE HER, this is a noir tale to remind all us hard-boiled private dicks why it’s a bad idea to take your ex on as a client.
YOU SHALL DIE BY YOUR OWN EVIL CREATION SC by Fletcher Hanks and Paul Karasik. This is the sequel volume to 2007’s deeply disturbing and entertaining I SHALL DESTROY ALL CIVILIZED PLANETS and completes the collection of golden-age writer/artist (and monster) Fletcher Hanks. Publisher Fantagraphics has generously provided a 13 page preview on their website http://www.fantagraphics.com/. Highly recommended.
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Another article on Otakon
Otakon convention brings thousands of Japanese anime fans to Baltimore
by Rachel Bernstein
Baltimore Business Journal July 17 2009
by Rachel Bernstein
Baltimore Business Journal July 17 2009
Secret Identities Coast-to-Coast
On Saturday, July 18 in Baltimore, Maryland, Keith Chow, Jerry Ma, Alex Tarampi, John Franzese and Larry Hama will be hosted by Geppi’s Entertainment Museum beginning at 12:30pm. The museum presentation will be followed by a special signing event at Ukazoo Books in Towson, Maryland at 6pm that same day. Finally on Sunday, July 19 at 1pm, veteran DC and Marvel artist Greg LaRocque will be joining Hama and the Secret Identities team for a meet & greet and signing event at The Avenue’s Barnes & Noble in White Marsh, Maryland.
http://www.secretidentities.org/
http://www.secretidentities.org/
Friday, July 17, 2009
Hello Kitty exhibit reviewed in Post
Hello Kitty wanders into fine art masterpieces in the exhibit reviewed in "Leslie Holt at Curator's Office," By Jessica Dawson, Special to The Washington Post, Friday, July 17, 2009.
July 18: Simpsons at Postal Museum
The Post is reporting that the first 1000 visitors to the Postal Museum tomorrow will get a Simpsons First Day Cover. The Museum's near Union Station.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Otakon starts tomorrow in Baltimore
The big anime/manga/Japanese culture fest starts at the Baltimore Convention Center on July 17th. Here's a profile and details - "Devotees of anime have a weekend of adventure at Otakon Convention," By Chris Kaltenbach, Baltimore Sun July 16, 2009.
Ooooh, Bill Plympton in Baltimore tomorrow night
For news about Plympton's July 17th appearance, see Brett D. Rogers, Baltimore Animation Examiner, Just announced - Bill Plympton to host Artscape opening night animated shorts at The Charles Theatre, July 15, 2009. Rogers has a list of all the animated shorts as well.
As an aside, these citizen-journalist pieces in the Examiner website are spreading fast. I get various alerts for comic art and a good quarter of them are probably Examiner pieces now.
As an aside, these citizen-journalist pieces in the Examiner website are spreading fast. I get various alerts for comic art and a good quarter of them are probably Examiner pieces now.
Boston Globe picks up Riffs' SpongeBob interview
I'm betting Michael Cavna isn't getting paid any extra for the Globe's use of his Riff's interview with SpongeBob's creator Steve Hillenburg.
Some news from Richard Thompson pre-San Diego
Richard's got a bit of disturbing news on his blog today.
We, in the royal editorial sense, wish him the best of course. In the personal sense, we intend to see that he gets some exercise.
We, in the royal editorial sense, wish him the best of course. In the personal sense, we intend to see that he gets some exercise.
Hello Kitty and Ben Classen in Express
Ben "Dirt Farm" Classen, who is using bendependent.com as his signature and is the only cartoonist left in the City Paper, has a nice Escher-inspired full page piece in today's Express for the Capital Fringe Festival.
Also in the paper is an article about a local exhibit -
Art History Gets Cute: Say Hello Kitty to a thought-provoking show of cheeky art.
Written by Express contributor Danielle O'Steen
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2009/07/art_history_gets_cute_leslie_holt_and_he.php
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Lamented ex-Baltimore City Paper cartoonist Tim Kreider at NY Times
God, I miss his stuff.
Isn’t It Outrageous?
By Tim Kreider
New York Times' Happy Days Blog July 14, 2009
Isn’t It Outrageous?
By Tim Kreider
New York Times' Happy Days Blog July 14, 2009
DC Comic Books Examiner: Pride & Prejudice by Marvel a sincere effort
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin
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EXHIBITION OPENING: Moving Perspectives: Shahzia Sikander/ Sun Xun, Saturday, July 18, Sackler Gallery
This sounds like animation to me, albeit a fine art sort. I'd be interested in a report if anyone sees it before I do.
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Weldon on Thor movie
I can't say I agree... the poor God's 3000 years old at least. I think he's pretty laid back for that.
The Upcoming Thor Movie: Tho What? He's Still A Jerk.
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog July 15 2009
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2009/07/the_upcoming_thor_movie_tho_wh_1.html?sc=nl&cc=msb-20090715Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Cavna on SpongeBob in the Post
Absorbent And Yellow And Beloved At 10 Is He
Although the article that the Post's Arts & Living website links to is Reuters, not their own.
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Although the article that the Post's Arts & Living website links to is Reuters, not their own.
SpongeBob creator interviewed at Comic Riffs
The Interview: 'SpongeBob' Creator Stephen Hillenburg
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 14, 2009
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/_tom_kenny_who_voices.html#more
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 14, 2009
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/_tom_kenny_who_voices.html#more
Monday, July 13, 2009
Comic Riffs blog turns 1 today
I'm lousy at tracking dates, but Michael Cavna says his excellent Washington Post Comic Riffs blog is 1 year old today - http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/_it_only_fully_dawned.html
Congratulations, Michael!
Congratulations, Michael!
July 13: X-Men in Crystal City
Crystal Screen - Superheroes
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities.
Date(s):
May 4, 2009 - September 21, 2009
Location:
18th and Bell Street - Courtyard Across from Crystal City Metro Station & Marriott Hotel
Event Fee:
Free
Hours:
Movies begin at sundown
Description:
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities. Check back here for more information.
CRYSTAL KID BONUS: Since it gets dark later in the summer and movies often start past bedtime, the BID has partnered with Crystal City Sports Pub to rebroadcast each movie at 3:30 PM on the 3rd Floor of CCSP on the Wednesday following the outdoor showing, starting May 6. Bring your kids and a blanket and enjoy the fabulous surround network of TVs.
Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.
Schedule
July 13, 2009 - X-Men
July 15, 2009 - X-Men - at CCSP
July 20, 2009 - X2
July 22, 2009 - X2 - at CCSP
July 27, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand
July 29, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand - at CCSP
August 3, 2009 - Fantastic Four
August 5, 2009 - Fantastic Four - at CCSP
August 10, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
August 12, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - at CCSP
August 17, 2009 - Batman
August 19, 2009 - Batman - at CCSP
August 24, 2009 - Batman Returns
August 26, 2009 - Batman Returns - at CCSP
August 31, 2009 - Batman Forever
September 2, 2009 - Batman Forever - at CCSP
September 7, 2009 - Batman & Robin
September 9, 2009 - Batman & Robin - at CCSP
September 14, 2009 - Batman Begins
September 16, 2009 - Batman Begins - at CCSP
September 21, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight
September 23, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight - at CCSP
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities.
Date(s):
May 4, 2009 - September 21, 2009
Location:
18th and Bell Street - Courtyard Across from Crystal City Metro Station & Marriott Hotel
Event Fee:
Free
Hours:
Movies begin at sundown
Description:
Join the Crystal City BID for 21 weeks of Superheros! On Monday nights from May 4, 2009-September 21, 2009, Crystal City will be protected by Batman, Spiderman, Superman, and many others. Each night will also have special giveaways, sponsors, and other activities. Check back here for more information.
CRYSTAL KID BONUS: Since it gets dark later in the summer and movies often start past bedtime, the BID has partnered with Crystal City Sports Pub to rebroadcast each movie at 3:30 PM on the 3rd Floor of CCSP on the Wednesday following the outdoor showing, starting May 6. Bring your kids and a blanket and enjoy the fabulous surround network of TVs.
Festival Rules: Patrons can bring their own picnics as long as they abide by city and festival rules. Low-backed chairs and blankets are allowed, but grills, umbrellas, and pets are prohibited.
Schedule
July 13, 2009 - X-Men
July 15, 2009 - X-Men - at CCSP
July 20, 2009 - X2
July 22, 2009 - X2 - at CCSP
July 27, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand
July 29, 2009 - X-Men: The Last Stand - at CCSP
August 3, 2009 - Fantastic Four
August 5, 2009 - Fantastic Four - at CCSP
August 10, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer
August 12, 2009 - Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer - at CCSP
August 17, 2009 - Batman
August 19, 2009 - Batman - at CCSP
August 24, 2009 - Batman Returns
August 26, 2009 - Batman Returns - at CCSP
August 31, 2009 - Batman Forever
September 2, 2009 - Batman Forever - at CCSP
September 7, 2009 - Batman & Robin
September 9, 2009 - Batman & Robin - at CCSP
September 14, 2009 - Batman Begins
September 16, 2009 - Batman Begins - at CCSP
September 21, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight
September 23, 2009 - Batman: The Dark Knight - at CCSP
Iranian cartoonists article in Wash Post
I think I slipped up yesterday and forgot to mention this -
Behind Iranian Lines, Cartoonists Come Under Fire
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, July 12, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/09/AR2009070903216.html
And don't forget the longer interview with Nik Kowsar is here - http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/the_interview_exiled_iranian_c.html#more
Behind Iranian Lines, Cartoonists Come Under Fire
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Staff Writer
Sunday, July 12, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/09/AR2009070903216.html
And don't forget the longer interview with Nik Kowsar is here - http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/the_interview_exiled_iranian_c.html#more
Sunday, July 12, 2009
Bennett's best is back
Bennett's Best for the week of June 28, By Greg Bennett, July 5, 2009 Washington Times' Zadzooks blog - Justice League and Captain America.
Geppi's Museum's Barks Exhibit
Scoop has more information on Geppi's Museum's Carl Barks exhibit which opens on July 17th in Baltimore. This is one not to miss.
Peter Bagge strips from DC's Reason magazine collected
Peter Bagge's strips from DC's Reason magazine have been collected, I like these strips a lot - they're mostly cartoon journalism. Bagge spoke at Reason about 2 years ago and I went to their Dupont Circle location and enjoyed the talk.
The book, which I bought this week, is: Everybody Is Stupid Except for Me and Other Astute Observations, Peter Bagge, Fantagraphics, softcover, 120 pages, 9781606991589 (ISBN13), 2009, $16.99.
For a good interview, see Tom Spurgeon, "CR Sunday Interview: Peter Bagge," Comics Reporter (July 12 2009)
The book, which I bought this week, is: Everybody Is Stupid Except for Me and Other Astute Observations, Peter Bagge, Fantagraphics, softcover, 120 pages, 9781606991589 (ISBN13), 2009, $16.99.
For a good interview, see Tom Spurgeon, "CR Sunday Interview: Peter Bagge," Comics Reporter (July 12 2009)
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Sept 10: "New Yorker" Cartoonist will Address Seniors at N. Va. Aging Fair
LIVING LONG AND LAUGHING MUCH
NEW YORKER CARTOONIST WILL KEYNOTE
AT NOVA POSITIVE AGING FAIR SEPTEMBER 10
(Fairfax, VA – July x, 2009) –The New Yorker magazine cartoonist Mort Gerberg has lived long and laughed much. Gerberg will share his knack for finding humor in aging as the keynote speaker at the "Third Annual Positive Aging Fair: Tools for Creative Aging" on Sept. 10 at the Jewish Community Center of Northern Virginia (JCCNV), 8900 Little River Turnpike, Fairfax, from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Gerberg edited the book Last Laughs: Cartoons About Aging, Retirement…and the Great Beyond, in 2007, and will sign copies of it at the fair. The All-Jewish Cartoon Collection is another of the nearly 40 other books Gerberg has written, illustrated or edited.
The aging fair provides information and resources that promote active aging through healthy lifestyles that help seniors live longer, more independently and more positively.
Participants in the fair may choose among six interactive small-group workshops on healthy aging topics:
· Writing Your Memoirs led by George Mason University associate professor of English Don Gallehr. Preserve memories and experiences in writing for yourself and your children.
· Wills, Trusts and Creative Estate Planning (Or Must I Leave Everything to My Children?) led by Helen Cohn Needham and Susan Pollack of the law firm Needham, Mitnick & Pollack. Learn about financial options for the future.
· Sexuality After 50 led by Ruth Kershner, a social worker in JSSA's Aging Services Department. Gain insights into the impact of physical changes on sexuality, dating for people over 60, and coping with widowhood.
· Gardening with Healing Plants led by environmental educator Karen Buchsbaum. Learn about plants with healing properties, then bring home a fledging plant you start in a pot yourself.
· Take Charge of Your Health in Retirement led by Virginia Inglese, registered dietician and social worker. Discover strategies to keep you healthy and energized.
· Healthy Brains led by social worker Nancy Dezan, presenting puzzles and other mental challenges to keep your mind strong.
The day's events will also include a raffle and information booths on subjects such as senior housing options, the arts, county services and health and fitness.
The Positive Aging Fair welcomes Northern Virginians over 50 from all faiths and backgrounds. The fair is sponsored by the Jewish Social Service Agency (JSSA), JCCNV, JConnect, and the Jewish Council for the Aging (JCA). Major business sponsors from the community include NurtureCare, Inc., and Kaiser Permanente of the Mid-Atlantic States.
General admission to the fair is $8, or $10 if a kosher lunch is requested in advance. Registration may be done by phone at 703-323-0880 or online at www.jccnv.org <http://www.jccnv.org/> .
About JSSA
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JSSA has been helping people across the Washington metropolitan area meet emotional, social, and physical challenges for more than 115 years. A nonsectarian provider, we serve people of all religious backgrounds, races and ethnicities, helping the youngest child to the most fragile senior, from individuals to entire families. Our wide range of counseling, educational, employment, in-home support, hospice and nursing care and social services assist over 22,000 people per year.
Rockville (Fallsgrove), 301.838.4200 • Rockville (Montrose Road), 301.881.3700 • Fairfax, 703.204.9100 • www.jssa.org
Jewish Social Service Agency
DCist on Super-Mayor
Glen Weldon wrote in recommending DCist's column, "Voting for Super Mayor Ends Tonight," By Kriston Capps on July 10, 2009 so there's the link.
Otakon
I forgot this was coming up, but Marc Nathan (promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con) mentioned to me yesterday that Otakon, one of the major anime/manga conventions, is coming up on July 17th through the 19th at the Baltimore Convention Center. I have never attended, but am told it is something to behold! Comic-oriented guests include some of the UDON crew (I know Jo Chen, Jeffrey "Chamba" Cruz, and Jamie Noguchi will be at that booth, though that's just from Googling) and Yamila Abraham, publisher at Yaoi Press.
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 07-15-09
QUICK REVIEWS FOR COMICS DUE 07-15-09
By John Judy
ACTION COMICS #879 by Greg Rucka, James Robinson, Fernando Dagnino and Cafu. Nightwing! Flamebird! Captain Atom! The reasons one buys ACTION COMICS!
AGENTS OF ATLAS #8 by Jeff Parker and Carlo Pagulayan. The AoAs meet the Hulk. Smashing ensues.
ALL-SELECT COMICS #1: 70th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL by Marc Guggenheim and Javier Pulido. The Blonde Phantom is “gorgeous, quick-witted and hard-boiled!” I think I used to date her. Nefarious schemes will be foiled, believe you me! Plus a golden-age reprint and Marvex the Super-Robot! Recommended.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #599 by Joe Kelly and Marco Checchetto. For some reason this has Richard Nixon on the cover. Hey, the last time Spidey had a President on the cover it went to seven printings or something. Marvel ain’t no dummy.
BATMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CAPED CRUSADER HC by Neil Gaiman, Andy Kubert and Others. “Ummm, he got kilt?” It’s Neil doing his dreamy funeral thing. Looks good too. Plus other Gaiman Bat-tales. All good.
BLACKEST NIGHT #1 of 8 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. “The dead shall rise!” Or as we say here in Comics-Land: “It’s Wednesday!” If your favorite hero snuffed it in the past few years they’re probably here looking corpsey. Gotta look!
CAPTAIN AMERICA #601 by Ed Brubaker and Gene “The Dean” Colan. Those two names in the credits should tell you how good this book is. Highly recommended.
CREEPY COMICS #1 by Many Talented Horror-Meisters, including Angelo Torres and Bernie Wrightson. It’s back from the publishing graveyard and ready to eat your brains in glorious black and white! For fans of the original mag and those who weren’t even born back then. Featuring two painted covers by Eric Powell. Yum!
DAN DARE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 TP by Garth Ennis and Gary Erskine. Collecting the cult favorite mini-series that brought the British space hero out of retirement in every possible way. Good stuff.
DARK AVENGERS #7 by Matt Fraction and Simone Bianchi. The DAs throw down with the X-gang in San Francisco. Big fight.
INCOGNITO #5 by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. The penultimate issue of this beautiful anti-heroic ditty. Too good to wait for the trade. Highly recommended.
LITTLE MOUSE GETS READY HC written and drawn by Jeff Smith. A children’s book from the creator of BONE, RASL and SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL about a little mouse who gets ready. Tell yourself you’re getting it for your kid. Recommended.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #27 by Dan Slott and Khoi Pham. A new story of a king so vile he had to be written out of history, but only after he screwed up traffic all over LA with his memorial service. Dan Slott is rocking this title. Highly Recommended.
RASL #5 written and drawn by Jeff Smith. Our dimension-hopping science thief gets in even more trouble. This one keeps getting better. Recommended.
SCALPED #30 by Jason Aaron and R.M. Guera. Red Crow learns there’s an FBI agent on The Rez as Dash Bad Horse begins the countdown to Totally Screwed. Not for kids. Highly Recommended. Read it.
UNWRITTEN #3 by Mike Carey and Peter Gross. Tommy Taylor meets Frankenstein! How great is this book? Very-very! Highly recommended.
WALKING DEAD #63 by Robert Kirkman and Charles Adlard. The scary non-zombies are hunting our intrepid band. Let’s hope Michonne chops ‘em up good. Not for kids. Recommended.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #2 of 12 by A Pantheon of Comics Dieties. Tabloid-sized awesomeness every week to remind you of how great a newspaper comics section could be. No lie, this stuff could save newspapers if they picked up on it. Highly recommended!
X-FACTOR #46 by Peter David and Valentine DeLandro. Time travel and girl-fights, but the big news is that Rictor and Shatterstar are gay. In other news, water is wet.
www.johnjudy.net
By John Judy
ACTION COMICS #879 by Greg Rucka, James Robinson, Fernando Dagnino and Cafu. Nightwing! Flamebird! Captain Atom! The reasons one buys ACTION COMICS!
AGENTS OF ATLAS #8 by Jeff Parker and Carlo Pagulayan. The AoAs meet the Hulk. Smashing ensues.
ALL-SELECT COMICS #1: 70th ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL by Marc Guggenheim and Javier Pulido. The Blonde Phantom is “gorgeous, quick-witted and hard-boiled!” I think I used to date her. Nefarious schemes will be foiled, believe you me! Plus a golden-age reprint and Marvex the Super-Robot! Recommended.
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #599 by Joe Kelly and Marco Checchetto. For some reason this has Richard Nixon on the cover. Hey, the last time Spidey had a President on the cover it went to seven printings or something. Marvel ain’t no dummy.
BATMAN: WHATEVER HAPPENED TO THE CAPED CRUSADER HC by Neil Gaiman, Andy Kubert and Others. “Ummm, he got kilt?” It’s Neil doing his dreamy funeral thing. Looks good too. Plus other Gaiman Bat-tales. All good.
BLACKEST NIGHT #1 of 8 by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis. “The dead shall rise!” Or as we say here in Comics-Land: “It’s Wednesday!” If your favorite hero snuffed it in the past few years they’re probably here looking corpsey. Gotta look!
CAPTAIN AMERICA #601 by Ed Brubaker and Gene “The Dean” Colan. Those two names in the credits should tell you how good this book is. Highly recommended.
CREEPY COMICS #1 by Many Talented Horror-Meisters, including Angelo Torres and Bernie Wrightson. It’s back from the publishing graveyard and ready to eat your brains in glorious black and white! For fans of the original mag and those who weren’t even born back then. Featuring two painted covers by Eric Powell. Yum!
DAN DARE OMNIBUS VOL. 1 TP by Garth Ennis and Gary Erskine. Collecting the cult favorite mini-series that brought the British space hero out of retirement in every possible way. Good stuff.
DARK AVENGERS #7 by Matt Fraction and Simone Bianchi. The DAs throw down with the X-gang in San Francisco. Big fight.
INCOGNITO #5 by Ed Brubaker and Sean Phillips. The penultimate issue of this beautiful anti-heroic ditty. Too good to wait for the trade. Highly recommended.
LITTLE MOUSE GETS READY HC written and drawn by Jeff Smith. A children’s book from the creator of BONE, RASL and SHAZAM: MONSTER SOCIETY OF EVIL about a little mouse who gets ready. Tell yourself you’re getting it for your kid. Recommended.
MIGHTY AVENGERS #27 by Dan Slott and Khoi Pham. A new story of a king so vile he had to be written out of history, but only after he screwed up traffic all over LA with his memorial service. Dan Slott is rocking this title. Highly Recommended.
RASL #5 written and drawn by Jeff Smith. Our dimension-hopping science thief gets in even more trouble. This one keeps getting better. Recommended.
SCALPED #30 by Jason Aaron and R.M. Guera. Red Crow learns there’s an FBI agent on The Rez as Dash Bad Horse begins the countdown to Totally Screwed. Not for kids. Highly Recommended. Read it.
UNWRITTEN #3 by Mike Carey and Peter Gross. Tommy Taylor meets Frankenstein! How great is this book? Very-very! Highly recommended.
WALKING DEAD #63 by Robert Kirkman and Charles Adlard. The scary non-zombies are hunting our intrepid band. Let’s hope Michonne chops ‘em up good. Not for kids. Recommended.
WEDNESDAY COMICS #2 of 12 by A Pantheon of Comics Dieties. Tabloid-sized awesomeness every week to remind you of how great a newspaper comics section could be. No lie, this stuff could save newspapers if they picked up on it. Highly recommended!
X-FACTOR #46 by Peter David and Valentine DeLandro. Time travel and girl-fights, but the big news is that Rictor and Shatterstar are gay. In other news, water is wet.
www.johnjudy.net
July 11: Bugs Bunny On Broadway - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Bugs Bunny On Broadway - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
Merriweather Post Pavilion
Columbia, MD
Sat, Jul 11, 2009 08:30 PM
Friday, July 10, 2009
DC Comic Books Examiner: Sky Dog Comics, Scene of the Crime and the SPX
Sky Dog Comics, a publisher from the DC Metro area, gained multiple nominations for Oct.'s 2009 Harvey Awards. Sky Dog's Buzzboy: Sidekicks Rule is nominated for Best Writer, Best Cartoonist, ... Read more »
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin
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DC's mayoral superhero announced
Judith Freeman says
And the winner is...
Wonder Woman!
The race was down to the wire, but we are prepared to announce that Wonder Woman will be the next Superhero Mayor of DC!
This has been an amazing race. The campaign teams of eight superhero candidates built interactive websites and dynamic graphics, wrote engaging emails that turned out a huge supporter base, created entertaining videos, and wrote successful field plans from scratch in five hours. Our 53 BootCampers, from across the country, have met and surpassed our expectations.
We are thrilled to announce that over 6,000 people voted for their favorite Superhero. The BootCampers picked up blog coverage from NPR, Daily Kos, Huffington Post, Roll Call and nearly 30 other blogs, and garnered endorsements from a wide support base across the country.
This BootCamp was a success of the larger progressive movement, one that should make us all proud of the next generation of progressive organizers.
The race was neck-in-neck. The second-place finisher was The Atom and third place candidate was the Green Lantern.
Thank you for your support!
-- Judith, Heather, Zack, Anne Marie, Joy, Olivia, Lola, Santiago, James, Shayne, Nick and Kyra![]()
And the winner is...
Wonder Woman!
The race was down to the wire, but we are prepared to announce that Wonder Woman will be the next Superhero Mayor of DC!
This has been an amazing race. The campaign teams of eight superhero candidates built interactive websites and dynamic graphics, wrote engaging emails that turned out a huge supporter base, created entertaining videos, and wrote successful field plans from scratch in five hours. Our 53 BootCampers, from across the country, have met and surpassed our expectations.
We are thrilled to announce that over 6,000 people voted for their favorite Superhero. The BootCampers picked up blog coverage from NPR, Daily Kos, Huffington Post, Roll Call and nearly 30 other blogs, and garnered endorsements from a wide support base across the country.
This BootCamp was a success of the larger progressive movement, one that should make us all proud of the next generation of progressive organizers.
The race was neck-in-neck. The second-place finisher was The Atom and third place candidate was the Green Lantern.
Thank you for your support!
-- Judith, Heather, Zack, Anne Marie, Joy, Olivia, Lola, Santiago, James, Shayne, Nick and Kyra
Superheroes for DC mayor?
Apparently the indestructible Marion Barry is not the only superpowered being to be mayor of DC. This report - "In 'D.C.,' A Mayoral Race That's Every Bit As Tight As Spandex," by Glen Weldon, National Public Radio's Monkey See blog July 10 2009 - says that a faux election wrapped up today and you needed to get your vote in earlier today. Weldon came out for Batwoman (based purely in my opinion on the way the lesbian heroine looks in her costume), but I'm backing Spider-Man who understands 'With great power, comes great responsibility."
The announcement of the winner comes at 8 pm tonight. The site will email you the winner if you sign up.
The announcement of the winner comes at 8 pm tonight. The site will email you the winner if you sign up.
Post on Blood: The Last Vampire anime spin-ff
Not-So-Fresh 'Blood'
-- Dan Zak
Washington Post Friday, July 10, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/09/AR2009070901469.html
-- Dan Zak
Washington Post Friday, July 10, 2009
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/09/AR2009070901469.html
Iranian cartoonist interviewed at Comic Riffs
The Interview: Exiled Iranian Cartoonist Nik Kowsar
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 10, 2009;
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/the_interview_exiled_iranian_c.html#more
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 10, 2009;
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/the_interview_exiled_iranian_c.html#more
Thursday, July 09, 2009
Anime turned live action movie "Blood: The Last Vampire" reviewed in City Paper
Reviewed: Blood: The Last Vampire
Schoolgirls and ninjas jockey for screen time in this gory filmic retread.
By Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper July 9, 2009
Schoolgirls and ninjas jockey for screen time in this gory filmic retread.
By Tricia Olszewski
Washington City Paper July 9, 2009
DC Comic Books Examiner: SLJ's summer reading comics list for kids
I've signed up for Mark Ruffin's email list for his comics columns and I'll pass them along here as I get them.
In the interests of diversity, I will note that the School Library Journal has run a couple of other bibliographies lately:
The Library Don't Have a Closet: 19 Graphic Novels for Gay & Lesbian Pride Month
By Martha Cornog, Philadelphia -- Library Journal, 5/27/2009.
Black, White, Red, Brown, and Yellow: America's Growing Pains in Graphic Novels
Celebrate the Fourth of July with 14 Titles.
By Martha Cornog, Philadelphia -- Library Journal, 6/23/2009.
In the interests of diversity, I will note that the School Library Journal has run a couple of other bibliographies lately:
The Library Don't Have a Closet: 19 Graphic Novels for Gay & Lesbian Pride Month
By Martha Cornog, Philadelphia -- Library Journal, 5/27/2009.
Black, White, Red, Brown, and Yellow: America's Growing Pains in Graphic Novels
Celebrate the Fourth of July with 14 Titles.
By Martha Cornog, Philadelphia -- Library Journal, 6/23/2009.
This week, the School Library Journal posted a second list of comic books for summer reading. The sequel article continues from the initial ... Read more »
DC Comic Books Examiner, Mark Ruffin
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Politics and Prose featured children's book is by an animator
BOOK OF THE WEEK
(20% off through 7/15)
If you've played all your board games, read all your comic books, painted pictures, baked cookies, and played every sport invented, you'll know how Frankie and Sal feel when they proclaim, "LET'S DO NOTHING!" (Candlewick, $16.99). But doing nothing—not moving—isn't as easy as the boys thought. Frankie's imagination always seems to get the better of him: pigeons land on Frankie when he's a statue in the park; when Frankie is a redwood, Sal's dog comes by and relieves himself. Frankie just can't keep still. Then Sal realizes something about the nature of doing nothing. Feature film animator Tony Fucile captures the essence of childhood boredom and creativity in this entertaining first picture book. Ages 4-7 • Heidi Powell
For more recommendations for kids from our staff, pick up a copy of the Children and Teens' Summer Summer 2009 in the store or browse our summer selections for children and teens on the website by clicking here.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Jen Sorenson interviewed by Daryl Cagle
Jen's sort of local, being currently based in Charlottesville...
Daryl Cagle interviews cartoonists Mikhaela Reid and Jen Sorenson, part 1-2
CagleCartoons
July 07, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJm7XZYLAY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCh12ulKpQ
Here is another interview from this year's AAEC Convention. This time, I sit down with Mikhaela Reid and Jen Sorenson, two successful female alternative cartoonists, and discuss the state of the industry and the uphill battle female cartoonists face.
Daryl Cagle interviews cartoonists Mikhaela Reid and Jen Sorenson, part 1-2
CagleCartoons
July 07, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zJm7XZYLAY
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTCh12ulKpQ
Here is another interview from this year's AAEC Convention. This time, I sit down with Mikhaela Reid and Jen Sorenson, two successful female alternative cartoonists, and discuss the state of the industry and the uphill battle female cartoonists face.
Comic Riffs reports on censored Candorville Michael Jackson cartoons
See Would You Censor This 'Candorville' Cartoon? by Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 8 2009): http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2009/07/wednesdays_riffs.html#more
for the story and the Michael Jackson comic strip the Washington Post Writers Group didn't want to distribute.
for the story and the Michael Jackson comic strip the Washington Post Writers Group didn't want to distribute.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
DC Conspiracy's Chris Piers interviewed
See "Comic book writing - a perspective from Chris Piers," Mark Ruffin, July 7, 2009.
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