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BATMAN SIGNET RING
ESSENTIAL FANTASTIC FOUR VOL 4 TP NEW ED
WITCHFINDER VOL 2 LOST AND GONE FOREVER TP 
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
PR: FUBAR 2 booksigning at Beyond Comics
Miyazaki film fest coming to DC
According to ICv2, we'll be getting a Miyazaki anime film festival in April and May. This is some of the very best anime ever done.
Richard Thompson on Ronald Searle's influence
RIP, RONALD SEARLE: A cartooning star pays tribute to the 'tidal pull' of a British genius
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 3 2012
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Truitt on Animal Man
'Animal Man' mixes family matters and horrifying imagery
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY January 3 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-01-03/Animal-Man-comic-book-series/52357564/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY January 3 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-01-03/Animal-Man-comic-book-series/52357564/1
Truitt on Grist's Mudman
A seaside English town inspires the hero of 'Mudman'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY January 3 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-01-03/Mudman-comic-series/52362086/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY January 3 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-01-03/Mudman-comic-series/52362086/1
Monday, January 02, 2012
USA Today on new strip Gil by Norm Feuti
Meet Gil, just another child of divorce, in comic strip
By David Colton, USA TODAY January 2 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-01-02/gil-comic-strip/52345670/1
By David Colton, USA TODAY January 2 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-01-02/gil-comic-strip/52345670/1
Beeler's best of 2011?
It was in the paper a couple of days ago -
-yea! but isn't online yet.
Beeler, Nate. 2011.
Nate Beeler's Best of 2011.
Washington Examiner (December 30): 26
-yea! but isn't online yet.
NPR on 2012's superhero movies
Sheir, Rebecca and Neda Ulaby. 2012.
2012: The Year Of The Smart Superhero Movie.
National Public Radio's All Things Considered (January 1).
online at
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/01/144547712/2012-the-year-of-the-smart-superhero-movie and http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2012/01/20120101_atc_03.mp3 and http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=144547712
2012: The Year Of The Smart Superhero Movie.
National Public Radio's All Things Considered (January 1).
online at
http://www.npr.org/2012/01/01/144547712/2012-the-year-of-the-smart-superhero-movie and http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2012/01/20120101_atc_03.mp3 and http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=144547712
Sunday, January 01, 2012
Dirda review of Gothic Imagination book
One should read Dirda anyway, but apparently Tibbett interviewed Gahan Wilson and Bob Kane for his book -
Where Fear and Wonder Meet
John C. Tibbetts's 'The Gothic Imagination,' reviewed by Michael Dirda
By Michael Dirda, Washington Post December 29 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/john-c-tibbettss-the-gothic-imagination-reviewed-by-michael-dirda/2011/12/22/gIQAOvoDNP_story.html
Where Fear and Wonder Meet
John C. Tibbetts's 'The Gothic Imagination,' reviewed by Michael Dirda
By Michael Dirda, Washington Post December 29 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/john-c-tibbettss-the-gothic-imagination-reviewed-by-michael-dirda/2011/12/22/gIQAOvoDNP_story.html
Morning Call picks up Our Man Thompson
New Sunday comic 'Cul de Sac'
By Mike Hirsch, Of The Morning Call December 31, 2011
http://www.mcall.com/features/family/mc-new-comic-cul-de-sac-20111231,0,4855415.story
By Mike Hirsch, Of The Morning Call December 31, 2011
http://www.mcall.com/features/family/mc-new-comic-cul-de-sac-20111231,0,4855415.story
Friday, December 30, 2011
Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - December 29, 2011
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Thursday, December 29, 2011
PR: Kal in Malibu Magazine
From: Kevin Kallaugher:
Friends and colleagues
As the year draws to a close I wanted to share some news that I hope you'd find of interest.
First I am currently profiled in this month's Malibu magazine. It is a short unique feature called 10 x 10 where they ask a guest 10 curious questions. My favorite: What tunes would be on the five-song playlist to your life? How would you answer that?
You can read the interview here: http://www.malibumag.com/site/article/kal_cartoonist/
I just completed the cover for this week's edition of The Economist (see attached). This is somewhere between my 130th and 140th cover for the magazine in my 33 years with them.
I just completed the first of a series of short animations for The Economist that will be aired in the early months of 2012... I am very excited about these...stay tuned!
Speaking of 2012, The Economist 2012 Wall Calendar is doing very well. You can still order copies from me at my website... shop.kaltoons.com/
Also in 2012... I hope to publish a collection of my cartoons from The Economist (my 6th book) mid year...
And I have some surprising news to share in the weeks ahead...
I would like to wish you best for a peaceful and prosperous 2012
Best
Kal
Kevin KallaugherVA Comicon for free in Richmond, VA
Press Release:
The VA Comicon kicks off its 26th year by announcing ALL shows in 2012 will be ABSOLUTELY FREE to the public, if you pre-register! If you are receiving this email, then you are in luck! We are offering 1,000 advance tickets to EACH of our five shows FOR FREE. All you have to do is go to www.vacomicon.com and register for the events.
Our show dates in 2012 will all be on Sundays. We already have an all-star line up of creators for each show, but I am THRILLED to announce the return of Herb Trimpe (the co-creator of Wolverine) and Dan Parent (The creator behind Archie Meets KISS) as co-guests of honor at our first ever FREE show on January 15, 2012! Joining him will be Budd Root (Cavewoman), Andy Smith (WWE comics) and many, MANY more!
Future shows (Which you can register for TODAY) will ALSO be free for registered guests. Creators confirmed for other FREE events in 2012 include fan-faves Matt Slay, Steve Conley, John Wycough, James O'Barr (The creator of THE CROW!) and many, MANY more! Again...we have 1,000 FREE tickets avaialable ONLY to people who register for them at http://www.vacomicon.com. When these tickets are gone, we have reached capacity...so register TODAY!
All shows are on Sundays in Richmond, VA at the Crowne Plaza (The same location as our GALA 2-day 25th Anniversary show in 2011!). Here they are:
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunday April 1, 2012
Sunday July 8, 2012
Sunday September 16, 2012
Sunday November 18, 2012
Remember, superstars Herb Trimpe and Dan Parent will be at our show in January, joined by Budd Root, Andy Smith and MANY more. Don't get left out...register for FREE tickets today at http://www.vacomicon.com.
Have a GREAT day, and PLEASE pass this message to your friends, we don't want them to be left out! - Brett
Small Press and Vendors:
UPDATE: SMALL PRESS IS SOLD OUT!
8 vendor tables along the wall are still available...only $99 each!
As always, first choice goes to those vendors and creators who have exhibited with us in previous shows. If you would like to setup with the VA Comicon, please contact us through our website. Even though the event is FREE to the public, we are pleased to announce we have REDUCED vendor table prices this year. Each table is 6' and includes 2 chairs.
Vendor tables will be $99 per show, or $89 if you commit to all five shows. Small press will be $69 per show, and only $59 if you commit to all five events. All rented tables will be in the MAIN exhibit hall.
Contact Dan Nokes for Small Press tables: http://21sandshark.com/blog/?page_id=120
Vendors, as mentioned, contact us at http://www.vacomicon.com to sign-up!
The VA Comicon kicks off its 26th year by announcing ALL shows in 2012 will be ABSOLUTELY FREE to the public, if you pre-register! If you are receiving this email, then you are in luck! We are offering 1,000 advance tickets to EACH of our five shows FOR FREE. All you have to do is go to www.vacomicon.com and register for the events.
Our show dates in 2012 will all be on Sundays. We already have an all-star line up of creators for each show, but I am THRILLED to announce the return of Herb Trimpe (the co-creator of Wolverine) and Dan Parent (The creator behind Archie Meets KISS) as co-guests of honor at our first ever FREE show on January 15, 2012! Joining him will be Budd Root (Cavewoman), Andy Smith (WWE comics) and many, MANY more!
Future shows (Which you can register for TODAY) will ALSO be free for registered guests. Creators confirmed for other FREE events in 2012 include fan-faves Matt Slay, Steve Conley, John Wycough, James O'Barr (The creator of THE CROW!) and many, MANY more! Again...we have 1,000 FREE tickets avaialable ONLY to people who register for them at http://www.vacomicon.com. When these tickets are gone, we have reached capacity...so register TODAY!
All shows are on Sundays in Richmond, VA at the Crowne Plaza (The same location as our GALA 2-day 25th Anniversary show in 2011!). Here they are:
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Sunday April 1, 2012
Sunday July 8, 2012
Sunday September 16, 2012
Sunday November 18, 2012
Remember, superstars Herb Trimpe and Dan Parent will be at our show in January, joined by Budd Root, Andy Smith and MANY more. Don't get left out...register for FREE tickets today at http://www.vacomicon.com.
Have a GREAT day, and PLEASE pass this message to your friends, we don't want them to be left out! - Brett
Small Press and Vendors:
UPDATE: SMALL PRESS IS SOLD OUT!
8 vendor tables along the wall are still available...only $99 each!
As always, first choice goes to those vendors and creators who have exhibited with us in previous shows. If you would like to setup with the VA Comicon, please contact us through our website. Even though the event is FREE to the public, we are pleased to announce we have REDUCED vendor table prices this year. Each table is 6' and includes 2 chairs.
Vendor tables will be $99 per show, or $89 if you commit to all five shows. Small press will be $69 per show, and only $59 if you commit to all five events. All rented tables will be in the MAIN exhibit hall.
Contact Dan Nokes for Small Press tables: http://21sandshark.com/blog/?page_id=120
Vendors, as mentioned, contact us at http://www.vacomicon.com to sign-up!
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Comic Riffs on Stan Lee's birthday
STAN LEE's BIRTHDAY TODAY: As the 'Spider-Man' co-creator turns 89, here are our 20 Favorite Quotes from the Marvel mastermind
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog December 28 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/stan-lees-birthday-today-as-the-spider-man-co-creator-turns-89-here-are-our-20-favorite-quotes-from-the-marvel-mastermind/2011/12/28/gIQAJ0NNMP_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog December 28 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/stan-lees-birthday-today-as-the-spider-man-co-creator-turns-89-here-are-our-20-favorite-quotes-from-the-marvel-mastermind/2011/12/28/gIQAJ0NNMP_blog.html
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
12/28: Politics and Prose graphic novel book group
"Just a reminder that we will be meeting on Wednesday at 7:30pm to discuss Ice Wanderer, by Jiro Taniguchi." says Adam.
Sex rears its lovely head paperback
Here's some scans of the cover and contents of this gag cartoon collection - http://mikelynchcartoons.blogspot.com/2011/12/sex-rears-its-ugly-head-edited-by.html
That fine Cul de Sac
Dear Reader: News for your new year - New humor in the comics
By Carolyn Callison
MyrtleBeachOnline Dec. 26, 2011
http://www.thesunnews.com/2011/12/26/2568453/dear-reader-news-for-your-new.html
Monday, December 26, 2011
That darn Cul de Sac
It's making Californians crabby:
But what do you really think, comics readers?
BY JOHN ARTHUR Bakersfield Californian Editor
Dec 26 2011
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/arthur/x4969297/SOUND-OFF-But-what-do-you-really-think-comics-readers
But what do you really think, comics readers?
BY JOHN ARTHUR Bakersfield Californian Editor
Dec 26 2011
http://www.bakersfield.com/news/columnist/arthur/x4969297/SOUND-OFF-But-what-do-you-really-think-comics-readers
Sunday, December 25, 2011
The Year according to Toles in today's Post
The Year According to Toles is in today's Washington Post - December 25th, p. A23 - but I can't find it online. Here's his page with other collections.
Truitt on the year in comics
From 'Flashpoint' to 'Fear Itself,' the year in comics 2011
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY December 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-12-22/best-in-comics-2011/52161212/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY December 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-12-22/best-in-comics-2011/52161212/1
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Post on Christmas animation
Highlighting two holiday sidekicks: 'Peanuts' pal Shermy and Grinch's dog Max
By Jen Chaney,
Washington Post December 25 2011.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/highlighting-two-holiday-sidekicks-peanuts-pal-shermy-and-grinchs-dog-max/2011/12/20/gIQAtwifDP_story.html
By Jen Chaney,
Washington Post December 25 2011.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/highlighting-two-holiday-sidekicks-peanuts-pal-shermy-and-grinchs-dog-max/2011/12/20/gIQAtwifDP_story.html
Happy holidays
Mike
Friday, December 23, 2011
Photos! Al Jaffee, Michael Uslan, Rick Marschall and Jim Ottaviani
Comics events in DC happen with surprising regularity these days - here's pics of a few events I attended late in the year.
Comic book writer Jim Ottaviani signed his new book 'Feynman' at the National Air & Space Museum. Notwithstanding the last photo, he had so many people I barely had a chance to speak with him:
Comics historian Rick Marschall at the Library of Congress:
Batman movie producer Michael Uslan discussing his book The Boy Who Loved Batman at Discovery (note the signature he uses):
MAD magazine cartoonist Al Jaffee and Mary-Lou Weisman signing their book at the DCJCC:
Al Jaffee's bookplate that he uses instead of signing due to a tremor.
Al Jaffee's bookplate that he uses instead of signing the biography Al Jaffee's Mad Life (by Mary-Lou Weisman).
A display of Big Nate books at Barnes and Noble.
Cartoon books for sale at the National Cathedral.
Comic book writer Jim Ottaviani signed his new book 'Feynman' at the National Air & Space Museum. Notwithstanding the last photo, he had so many people I barely had a chance to speak with him:
Comics historian Rick Marschall at the Library of Congress:
Batman movie producer Michael Uslan discussing his book The Boy Who Loved Batman at Discovery (note the signature he uses):
MAD magazine cartoonist Al Jaffee and Mary-Lou Weisman signing their book at the DCJCC:
Al Jaffee's bookplate that he uses instead of signing due to a tremor.
Al Jaffee's bookplate that he uses instead of signing the biography Al Jaffee's Mad Life (by Mary-Lou Weisman).
A display of Big Nate books at Barnes and Noble.
Cartoon books for sale at the National Cathedral.
Gauld interview
Gavin Lees
Interview: Tom Gauld
Graphic Eye
http://www.graphic-e-y-e.com/2011/12/interview-tom-gauld.html
Interview: Tom Gauld
Graphic Eye
http://www.graphic-e-y-e.com/2011/12/interview-tom-gauld.html
Truitt on Finch's Batman
David Finch lives a 'fanboy dream' with 'Dark Knight' series
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY December 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-12-22/Batman-Dark-Knight-comic-series/52167044/1
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY December 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-12-22/Batman-Dark-Knight-comic-series/52167044/1
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