Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - March 2, 2012

March 2, 2012

Bizarro Heroes Book Now Available We got our shipment of Dan Piraro's new strip collection Bizarro Heroes, so if you'd like to read it before his signing next weekend, we should have copies at all of our stores by early next week. We also got a nice supply of the beautiful screenprinted comics of Nobrow Press at our Vienna store! Feel free to forward on our newsletter, and please send us any comments or mailing list requests to vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Thanks!   - the Big Planet Comics kids UPCOMING March 11 - Dan Piraro Signing Dan Piraro, will be appearing at our U Street store March 11, from 6:00 to 7:00, to sign his new book, Bizarro Heroes. Bizarro Heroes is a collection of his superhero themed spoofs from the last 25 years of Bizarro. 6-7 pm Big Planet Comics of U Street 1520 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-342-1961 greg@bigplanetcomics.com Ralph Wiggum Comics #1 by Carol Lay, Mike Kazaleh, and Sergio Aragonés The Simpsons brings one of their most iconic and hilarious characters to comics! Ralph Wiggum tries to make breakfast, becomes a TV news anchor, gets involved in a prison riot, and goes up against a devious leprechaun! Obviously fun to write, Ralph has some great lines just like in the TV show. (all ages) Obsolete SC by Mikkel Sommer A damaged soldier returns from years serving in the wilds of Afghanistan and tries to find his way in regular life, only to head down a path of depression, madness, and tragedy. A beautifully drawn and emotionally evocative tale from one of the rising talents from Nobrow Press. FF 1 SC by Jonathan Hickman, Steve Epting and Barry Kitson After the death of the Human Torch, Spider-Man becomes the newest member of the Fantastic Four, just as the plots by all the Richard Reeds from other dimensions begins to impact the FF! So Mr. Fantastic assembles a conference of his greatest enemies to plan how best to defeat himself! Amazing art brings across the great adventures that Hickman comes up with. Key of Z SC by Claudio Sanchez, Chondra Echert, and Aaron Kuder After the zombie apocalypse, the warlords of New York City orient around old baseball stadiums. In this new world, one man continues his vendetta against the king of Yankee Stadium while fighting off the zombie hordes. Big Planet Comics Podcast #35 The fifth Wednesday in a month doesn't have a lot of new comics, but Kevin, Nick and Jared do their best! Download this week's now or subscribe on iTunes! Send us questions to podcast@bigplanetcomics.com   3/3 - Magic Bullet Release Party & BBQ Noon-3pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com 3/11 - Dan Piraro Signing Bizarro 6-7pm 1520 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-342-1961 greg@bigplanetcomics.com   4/14 - Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore Signing The Strange Talent of Luther Strode 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Signing The Strange Talent of Luther Strode 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com   5/5 - Free Comic Book Day All stores! freecomicbookday.com   5/5 - Jeremy Whitley Signing Princeless 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Signing Princeless 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 5/5 - Jorge Aguirre Signing Giants Beware! 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Signing Giants Beware! 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 7/4 - 20% off Sale All stores! 7/28 - Matt Dembicki Signing Xoc 11am-1pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com Signing Xoc 3pm-5pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Batman Beyond Unlimited #1 by Adam Beechen, Derek Fridolfs, Dustin Nguyen, Norm Breyfogle The Batman of the future returns as Joker gang members converge on Gotham. Invincible #89 by Robert Kirkman, Ryan Ottley, Cliff Rathburn Invincible is out, but who is the new Invincible? Orc Stain #7 by James Stokoe What? Another issue of Orc Stain?! Heading into a cursed mountain pass!

Big Planet Comics  -  426 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, Virginia 22180  -  703.242.9412 Big Planet Comics  -  7315 Baltimore Ave., College Park, Maryland 20740  -  301.699.0498 Big Planet Comics  -  4908 Fairmont Ave., Bethesda, Maryland 20814  -  301.654.6856 Big Planet Comics  -  1520 U St. NW, Washington, DC 20009  -  202.342.1961

That darn Drawing Board

Drawing Board's anti-GOP slant
Barry Dwyer, Ashburn
Washington Post March 3 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/drawing-boards-anti-gop-slant/2012/02/27/gIQADTQdnR_story.html

Truitt on DC Nation

'DC Nation' cartoon superheroines look to be kids' new BFFs
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 1 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-03-01/DC-Nation-superhero-cartoons/53335116/1

Today: Magic Bullet #4 free comics newspaper release party

3/3 - Magic Bullet Release Party & BBQ

Big Planet Vienna

Noon-3pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Lots of local cartoonists in this one!

Post's review of The Lorax animation

It's no prescription for fun
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Mar. 2, 2012
online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/dr.-seuss-the-lorax-3d,1217668/critic-review.html

 

Molly Lawless' Hit by Pitch book available now

From the publisher's website where it's available for $24.95 (Molly says it should be on Amazon soon):

 

Hit by Pitch
Ray Chapman, Carl Mays and the Fatal Fastball

Molly Lawless


Print ISBN: 978-0-7864-4609-4
Ebook ISBN: 978-0-7864-8484-3
b&w illustrations, bibliography
208pp. softcover (7 x 10) 2012

 

About the Book
On August 16, 1920, Yankees pitcher Carl Mays threw a fastball that struck Cleveland Indians shortstop Ray Chapman in the head. Chapman died the next morning. Hit by Pitch is a nonfiction graphic novel about these men, their lives and legacies, and the event that linked them forever. Born the same year (1891), both in Kentucky, they had similar beginnings but opposing personalities. This wonderfully drawn work brings the two men and their era back to life.

About the Author
Molly Lawless grew up in Boston, where she developed a passion for two things: drawing and baseball. After several years working as a freelance illustrator, she found a way to combine the two, publishing her baseball-themed comic art, including the series "Great Moments in Baseball." She lives in Arlington, Virginia. Hit by Pitch is her first graphic novel.

Post on Sandman and Zen Pencils, Truitt on Shadowlaw

Book Review: 'The Annotated Sandman'
By Mike Musgrove, Thursday, March 1, 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-review-the-annotated-sandman/2012/02/21/gIQAibB4kR_story.html

ZEN PENCILS: Barlett's meets brushwork in Australian cartoonist's popular motivational-quote blog
By Maura Judkis
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 29 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/zen-pencils-barletts-meets-brushwork-in-australian-cartoonists-popular-motivational-quote-blog/2012/02/29/gIQAGpiikR_blog.html#pagebreak

The future world of 'Shadowlaw' found in writer's past
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 29 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-29/Shadowlaw-graphic-novel/53306548/1

PR: St. Baldrick's Foundation Introduces Marvel Custom T-shirt to Fight Childhood Cancer

I've lectured about comics and cancer, initially due to Harvey Pekar's experiences, and I've got an article I'm working on now, so I'll post this fundraising press release and buy one of the shirts.

 

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Media Contact: Jayme Owen 919-334-3779 jayme.owen@fleishman.com

                                                                            

St. Baldrick's Foundation Introduces Marvel Custom T-shirt to Fight Childhood Cancer

 

Marvel teams up five of its iconic Super Heroes to help support the Foundation's cause

 

LOS ANGELES (March 1, 2012) – It takes Super Heroes to fight childhood cancer and save lives! The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for life-saving childhood cancer research, today introduces its exclusive Marvel-designed "Super Heroes Save Lives" t-shirt to help St. Baldrick's raise awareness and funds to Conquer Kids' Cancer! The t-shirt design features five of Marvel's legendary Super Hero characters: Iron Man, Spider-Man, Captain America, the Hulk and Thor.

 

The "Super Heroes Save Lives" t-shirts are available for purchase at StBaldricks.org/Marvel for $19.99 plus shipping and handling. The unique t-shirt design was created by Marvel on behalf of the St. Baldrick's Foundation and the proceeds of each t-shirt will go directly to the Foundation to help fund childhood cancer research.

 

"When we first heard about the St. Baldrick's Foundation we knew we wanted to get involved and be a part of this incredible movement to help Conquer Kids' Cancer," shares Chris Fondacaro, executive vice president of Marvel Creative Services. "When we paired the Foundation's existing slogan with our iconic Super Heroes the design came to life. We are proud to be a part of this incredible effort to help fund lifesaving childhood cancer research."

 

In 2011, St. Baldrick's awarded more than $21 million in childhood cancer research grants which were made possible by the incredible support at the Foundation's signature head-shaving events.  

 

"We are so grateful for Marvel's support and creation of the "Super Heroes Save Lives" t-shirt," says Kathleen Ruddy, executive director of the St. Baldrick's Foundation. "Marvel fans everywhere will be proud to see five of their beloved characters joining forces with St. Baldrick's to help raise awareness and fund the most promising childhood cancer research to cure every child, so that they not only survive, but thrive. Every one of us can be a Super Hero in the fight against childhood cancer!"

 

To become a Super Hero in the fight against childhood cancer, locate or organize a head-shaving event in your community, sign-up to shave, donate or volunteer. You can also become a fan on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, join our letsCONQUER movement and visit the Foundation's YouTube and Vimeo channels. Visit StBaldricks.org for more information.

About the St. Baldrick's Foundation

The St. Baldrick's Foundation is a volunteer-driven charity committed to funding the most promising research to find cures for childhood cancers and give survivors long and healthy lives. The Foundation funds more in childhood cancer research grants than any organization except the U.S. government. St. Baldrick's funds are granted to some of the most brilliant childhood cancer research experts in the world and to younger professionals who will be the experts of tomorrow. Funds awarded also enable hundreds of local institutions to participate in national pediatric cancer clinical trials, a child's best hope for a cure. Since the Foundation's first grants as an independent charity in 2005, St. Baldrick's has funded more than $78 million in childhood cancer research. For more information about the St. Baldrick's Foundation please call 1.888.899.BALD or visit StBaldricks.org.

 

About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world's most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of over 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media over seventy years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing and publishing. For more information visit www.marvel.com.

 

March 2: KAL in Frederick

Renowned political cartoonist to appear at art council's ArtSelect event
By Katie Crowe
Frederick News-Post March 1, 2012
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/72hours/subdetail.htm?ID=132513&catid=1

Marc Tyler Nobleman talks to schoolchildren about Superman

Superman author, cartoonist talks to Thoreau Elementary students in Kirkland about persistence

By MATT PHELPS

Kirkland Reporter February 29, 2012

http://www.kirklandreporter.com/entertainment/140929713.html

 

Gazette on Peanuts play, Truitt on The Waking comic

'Charlie Brown' provides pure fun at Olney
by Larry Bangs, THEATER REVIEW
Gazette.net February 29 2012
http://www.gazette.net/article/20120229/ENTERTAINMENT/702299991/1151/1151/-charlie-brown-provides-pure-fun-at-olney&template=gazette

Zenescope's 'Waking' rises for another horrific chapter
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 29 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-29/The-Waking-horror-comic-book-series/53303860/1

Toles muscles in on Galifianakis' gig

Dear advice cartoonist, By Tom Toles

Another Carla Speed McNeil comic

'Smut Peddler' Editor Spike Trotman Talks the Joy of Female-Created Sex Comics
Feb 28th 2012 By: Lauren Davis
http://www.comicsalliance.com/2012/02/28/smut-peddler-comics-porn/

The porno comics anthology Smut Peddler started life as a series of minicomics put together by Carla Speed McNeil, Trisha L. Sebastian, Johanna Draper Carlson and Sean Bieri...

Lost Art Books / Picture This Press publisher profiled

 

Smith, Deborah McCarty.  2011.                     

Superhero of lost art – Joseph Procopio '92; The superhero comics that captivated young Joe Procopio cast a web from which he never escaped [Lost Art Books publisher].

University of Dayton Magazine (Summer): 47.

Online at http://udquickly.udayton.edu/wp-content/files/udmagazine/UDM_2011Summer_WEB.pdf

 

Washingtonian reviews Peanuts play

Theater Review: "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" at Olney Theatre

"Peanuts" characters get a charming rendition in this good-natured musical.

By Missy Frederick

Washingtonian's After Hours blog February 28 2012

http://www.washingtonian.com/blogarticles/23020.html

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"Astro Boy and the God of Comics" review

Boy robot soars at Studio Theatre
 Barbara Mackay
Washington Examiner February 29 2012, p. 27
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/music/2012/02/boy-robot-soars-studio/321351

 Not to worry if you don't know much about Japanese cartoon artist Osamu Tezuka, better known as "The God of Comics" by his adoring fans. Studio Theatre can explain everything you need to know in 70 minutes in its taut, whimsical "Astro Boy and the God of Comics." ...

Post on Berenstain death, Peanuts play

Jan Berenstain, co-creator of the Berenstain Bears children's books, dies at 88
By Emily Langer, Washington Post February 28 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/jan-berenstain-co-creator-of-the-berenstain-bears-childrens-books-dies-at-88/2012/02/27/gIQAvHQmeR_story.html

 

Review: Olney Theatre Center's 'You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown'
By Nelson Pressley, Washington Post February 28 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/review-olney-theatre-centers-youre-a-good-man-charlie-brown/2012/02/27/gIQAdeGbeR_story.html

 

Richard Thompson beaten, Reuben stolen... in Pearls before Swine

Richard Thompson beaten, Reuben stolen... in today's Pearls before Swine.

 

In reality, Richard's ferocious attack cats take care of any unauthorized visitors.

Truitt on Justice League

Apokolips now: Heroes battle Darkseid in 'Justice League'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 27 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-27/Justice-League-comic-book-series/53271422/1

Catching up with Flugennock: Latest'n'Greatest: "Who's More Progressive?"

I'm afraid in the press of the winger, I've let a few of Michael Flugennock's hard-hitting cartoons slip past the blog, but here's his latest.  Click through to read his blog commentary which is obviously as pointed as the cartoon.

http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1060
Who's More Progressive?
________________________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Truitt on 'Mind the Gap,' 'F-OO Fighters,' Clone Wars and Aquabats

The Aquabats invade children's television with 'Super Show!'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY  February 24 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-24/The-Aquabats-childrens-TV-show/53234222/1

Darth Maul makes a 'Star Wars' comeback in 'Clone Wars'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 23 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-23/Darth-Maul-debuts-in-Star-Wars-Clone-Wars/53221760/1

'F-OO Fighters' series stars Axis, Allies and aliens
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY  February 22 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-22/F-OO-Fighters-digital-comic-book-series/53209280/1

With 'Mind the Gap,' McCann crafts a supernatural whodunit
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 22 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-22/Mind-the-Gap-comic-book-series/53206108/1

Mark Long at Big Planet Comics

After battling traffic last Friday, I was able to get out to Big Planet Comics to meet Mark Long, the writer behind The Silence of Our Friends. The book is based on his father's experience with civil rights in Houston, Texas, as a tv reporter covering the topic. It's my favorite book of the year so far and I recommend it.

April 18: Comics presentation at the Spy Museum

Graphic Intelligence: Comics, The KKK, and Covert Ops

Briefing

Comic books often reflect the time in which they are created. Since the Cold War, spies have been hot, and the world of comics has had a great assortment of espionage volumes. National security lawyer and comic collector/dealer Mark S. Zaid has assembled a rich array of comics that address spies and espionage. He'll showcase some of the coolest and rarest volumes in his collection while he describes how spy comics mirrored the intelligence issues of the time period in which they were published—some purporting to reveal true spy cases. He'll also share tales of how comics may have been used as intelligence tools and to push social agendas involving war, race, and sex. Then there is the story of the famous superhero who teamed up with actual spies to strike a blow for justice and equality in the United States. Award-winning author Rick Bowers shares the story behind his new book Superman vs. the Ku Klux Klan: The True Story of How the Iconic Superhero Battled the Men of Hate. Bowers reveals how the producers of The Adventures of Superman radio show took on the resurgent Ku Klux Klan in 1946, teaming up with infiltrators within the secret society to produce a ground-breaking, 16-part radio drama in which the Man of Steel conquered the hooded hate mongers.

Rendezvous Info

Wednesday, April 18, 2012
6:30pm to 8:30pm

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Finder reviewed in Unshelved comic strip

Every Friday the Unshelved webcomic reviews a new book - today it's Carla Speed McNeil's Finder in a review by Faith Erin Hicks.

OT: World War II military cartoon book

I was checking out the Great Lakes Naval Museum for work today, and ran across this piece which I've never heard of before. The scans are tiny, but you can get a feel for it.

Ritter and Gadbois.  1944.
WAVES in Boots: The Story of WAVE Recruit Training.
New York: Victoria Publishing Company
Scans online at http://www.history.navy.mil/museums/greatlakes/wavesinboots/index.html

Feb 24 at 6 pm - Comic signing at Big Planet Comics in Vienna

I'm leaving for this now - The Silence of Our Friends is my favorite graphic novel of 2012 so far.

February 24 - Mark Long Signing

Mark Long, founder of the video game company Zombie Studios, will be at our Vienna store February 24, from 6:00 to 7:30. His new book is The Silence of Our Friends, a really powerful book about the civil rights movement in Texas in the 1960s and two families, one black and one white, who become friends and get caught up in the middle of everything. Mark Long based the story on the true events that took place when he was a kid, and one of the main characters is based on his father, a TV journalist in Houston.

6-730 pm
Big Planet Comics of Vienna
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Feb 25: Animated Short Film Nominees at National Archives

Animated Short Film Nominees

National Archives, 9th and Pennsylvania Ave, NW

Saturday, February 25, 3:30 p.m.

FREE

Dimanche/Sunday
Patrick Doyon
9 minutes; unrated)

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg
(15 minutes; unrated)

La Luna
Enrico Casarosa
(7 minutes; rated G)

A Morning Stroll
Grant Orchard and Sue Goffe
(7 minutes; unrated)

Wild Life
Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby
(14 minutes; unrated)

Total Running Time: 52 minutes.

GWU students create comic books to help teens

A Serious Use for Comic Books: GW students help create resources for local nonprofit that aids abused teenagers.
By Magdalena Stuehrmann, Class of 2015
GWU Today Feb. 23, 2012
http://gwtoday.gwu.edu/learningresearch/aserioususeforcomicbooks

Post blog interview on Silence of our Friends book

Giving a voice to "The Silence of our Friends"
By Erin Williams
Washington Post's RootDC blog February 22 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/therootdc/post/giving-a-voice-to-the-silence-of-our-friends/2012/02/21/gIQAOX9RTR_blog.html

Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - February 23, 2012

February 23, 2012

Mark Long signing tomorrow Hey everyone! Due to an emergency, Nate Powell will not be able to appear at our event for The Silence of Our Friends tomorrow. However, Mark Long, the writer of The Silence of Our Friends has come into town to appear at the store for us! Mark Long will be at our Vienna store Friday, February 24th from 6-730 pm to sign and discuss the new amazing book he co-wrote, The Silence of Our Friends. Feel free to forward on our newsletter, and please send us any comments or mailing list requests to vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Thanks!   - the Big Planet Comics kids UPCOMING February 24 - Mark Long Signing Mark Long, founder of the video game company Zombie Studios, will be at our Vienna store February 24, from 6:00 to 7:30. His new book is The Silence of Our Friends, a really powerful book about the civil rights movement in Texas in the 1960s and two families, one black and one white, who become friends and get caught up in the middle of everything. Mark Long based the story on the true events that took place when he was a kid, and one of the main characters is based on his father, a TV journalist in Houston. 6-730 pm Big Planet Comics of Vienna 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Hector Umbra HC by Uli Oesterle A strange mix of friend drama and surreal adventure, Hector Umbra has to find out what happened to his friend, Osaka Best, who vanished right in the middle of his DJ set. A trip across Munich, dealing with crazy people, hallucinations, conspiracies, raves, ex-girlfriends, comas, and possibly a few trips into the underworld. Goliath HC by Tom Gauld Goliath of Gath is a huge man, but a terrible warrior, so he keeps trying to swap patrol duty for administrative work. When he gets dragged into a plot by a conniving officer, he finds himself on the front lines of a battle against the Israelites, pretending to be a ferocious fighter. A fascinating take on the David and Goliath story. Prophet #22 by Brandon Graham and Simon Roy Prophet joins an alien caravan that travels on giant beasts in order to make it across the desert to his next goal. But soon he is caught up in alien politics he has no understanding of! Another brilliant and bizarre issue of scifi adventure! No Place Like Home #1 by Angelo Tirotto and Richard Jordan A freak hurricane has killed Dee's parents in Kansas, so she has to return home after 5 years away in Los Angeles. But is there more to their murder, and who is the crazy old man who insists that someone should tell her the truth? A compelling start with great art! Explorer: The Mystery Boxes SC by Kazu Kibuishi, Raina Telgemeier, Dave Roman, Jason Caffoe, Rad Sechrist, Stuart Livingston, Johane Matte, Emily Carroll, Stephanie Ramirez A new all-ages anthology from the team behind Flight, this is short stories revolving around a theme of a mystery box in each story! Fantasy, drama, adventure, mystery, all with pretty amazing art! Butter thieves, labyrinths, and more! (all ages) Superior HC by Mark Millar, Leinil Francis Yu In a new take on the Shazam myth, a young boy is gifted with the powers to turn himself into his favorite adult with super powers - Superior! But with the heart of a child, what choices will he make as the world's only real superhero when real monsters start showing up? And what price will he pay for his powers? Big Planet Comics Podcast #34 Our podcast will be up tomorrow! Sorry for the delay. Download this week's now or subscribe on iTunes! Send us questions to podcast@bigplanetcomics.com   2/24 - Mark Long Signing The Silence of Our Friends 6-730pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 3/3 - Magic Bullet Release Party & BBQ Noon-3pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com 3/11 - Dan Piraro Signing Bizarro 6-7pm 1520 U St NW Washington, DC 20009 202-342-1961 greg@bigplanetcomics.com   4/14 - Justin Jordan & Tradd Moore Signing The Strange Talent of Luther Strode 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com Signing The Strange Talent of Luther Strode 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com   5/5 - Free Comic Book Day All stores! freecomicbookday.com   5/5 - Jeremy Whitley Signing Princeless 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Signing Princeless 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 5/5 - Jorge Aguirre Signing Giants Beware! 11am-1pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Signing Giants Beware! 3pm-5pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com 7/4 - 20% off Sale All stores! 7/28 - Matt Dembicki Signing Xoc 11am-1pm 7315 Baltimore Ave. College Park, MD 20740 301-699-0498 bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com Signing Xoc 3pm-5pm 426 Maple Ave. East Vienna, VA 22180 703-242-9412 vienna@bigplanetcomics.com   Afrika HC by Hermann A man tries to fight off poachers in a corrupt country. Amazing Mysteries 1 HC by Bill Everett Some of the earliest comics by Bill Everett collected! Ampeny Crucis: Vile Bodies SC by Ian Edginton and Simon Davis A British nobleman investigates occult horror after WWI! Dark Horse Presents #9 by various Just a note that this has an all-new Paul Pope story in it. Paul Pope! Is That All There Is? HC by Joost Swarte One of the greatest creators of Europe finally has a book of his comics in English! Kolor Klimax: Nordic Comics Now SC by various A massive anthology of cutting edge comics from north Europe! The Zen of Steve Jobs by Caleb Melby and JESS3 A look at Steve Jobs interactions with Zen master Kobun Otogawa.

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Comic Riffs on $3.5M auction

BIG-MONEY AUCTION: Comics collection from a Depression-era Virginia boyhood fetches $3.5M
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 23 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/big-money-auction-comics-collection-from-a-depression-era-virginia-boyhood-fetches-35m/2012/02/22/gIQALXJWUR_blog.html#pagebreak

Feb 24: Mark Long substituting at Big Planet's "The Silence of Our Friends" signing

Kevin Panetta Hey, everybody! Due to an emergency, Nate Powell will not be able to appear at our event tomorrow. In his place, though, we have Mark Long, the writer of Silence of Our Friends. Hope to see you all there! ...lifted from Big Planet's Facebook feed...

Truitt on the Flash's villains

'Flash' creative team revisits the speedster's Rogues
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 20 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-02-20/Flash-comic-book-series-Rogues/53172076/1