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Monday, January 21, 2013
Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - 21 January 2013
Cartoons and holocaust exhibit designed in DC opens in NY
Excoriating the Apathy That Aided the Nazis
By SYLVIANE GOLD
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/nyregion/a-review-of-cartoonists-against-the-holocaust-in-new-rochelle.html
"Created in Washington by the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, brought to Westchester by the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center and installed at the Museum of Arts and Culture in New Rochelle High School's new wing, "Cartoonists Against the Holocaust" merits its subtitle, "Art in the Service of Humanity."..."
By SYLVIANE GOLD
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/01/20/nyregion/a-review-of-cartoonists-against-the-holocaust-in-new-rochelle.html
"Created in Washington by the David S. Wyman Institute for Holocaust Studies, brought to Westchester by the Holocaust and Human Rights Education Center and installed at the Museum of Arts and Culture in New Rochelle High School's new wing, "Cartoonists Against the Holocaust" merits its subtitle, "Art in the Service of Humanity."..."
Sunday, January 20, 2013
Create a superhero for The Post Style Invitational contest
Style Invitational Week 1006: It's a ... a ... — Create a new superhero
Bob Staake's already done one - click through the link for The Flush.
I will try to remember to link to the contest results, but please remind me if I don't.
That Darn Beetle Bailey, continued
Letter to the Editor: 'Beetle Bailey' always wins the battle
David Burns, Fairfax and Paul Belschner, Kensington
Washington Post January 19 2013
online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/beetle-bailey-always-wins-the-battle/2013/01/18/123e8716-5e8e-11e2-8acb-ab5cb77e95c8_story.html
David Burns, Fairfax and Paul Belschner, Kensington
Washington Post January 19 2013
online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/beetle-bailey-always-wins-the-battle/2013/01/18/123e8716-5e8e-11e2-8acb-ab5cb77e95c8_story.html
Comic Riffs interview on pop-up political cartoon exhibit
2013 INAUGURATION: Top political cartoons — and their creators — on display for Saturday's 'Art Soiree'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (January 19 2013): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/2013-inauguration-top-political-cartoons--and-their-creators--on-display-for-saturdays-art-soiree/2013/01/19/115a6a54-61b3-11e2-b05a-605528f6b712_blog.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (January 19 2013): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/2013-inauguration-top-political-cartoons--and-their-creators--on-display-for-saturdays-art-soiree/2013/01/19/115a6a54-61b3-11e2-b05a-605528f6b712_blog.html
Friday, January 18, 2013
SEEING DOUBLE: Looking for truth, originality and plagiarism in an Internet world
SEEING DOUBLE: Looking for truth, originality and plagiarism in an Internet world
Matt Rawson interviews CEO of Ape Enertainment
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Ben Hatke interview online at City Paper
Meet a Semilocal Cartoonist: A Chat with Ben Hatke
by Mike Rhode
by Mike Rhode
Jan. 18, 2013
PR: Kal Kickstarter gets #1 billing
Kal writes in -
I wanted to alert you that my Kickstarter campaign has be selected as the #1 Project of the day on today's site.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Jan 19 First-Term Retrospective Editorial Cartoon Exhibit
Toles, Kal, Cagle, Keefe, Telnaes, Margulies, Glez, Wilkinson and Komarnitski will have cartoons in the exhibit and Toles' band is playing.
FIRST-TERM RETROSPECTIVE: 3rd Annual Cartoonist Exhibit
Art Soiree
Saturday, January 19, 2013 at 8:00 PM - Sunday, January 20, 2013 at 2:00 AM (EST)
Washington, DC
Archer and Bob's Burgers animation tv shows cross-over tonight
Cartoon Crossover
By Rudi Greenberg
[Washington Post] Express January 16, 2013, p. 18
Wednesday, January 16, 2013
The Post interviews Brad Meltzer
Brad Meltzer on his new novel, 'The Fifth Assassin,' and presidential killers
By Carole Burns,
Washington Post January 16 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Library of Congress Swann Fellowship applications due Feb. 15
A reminder that Feb. 15, 2013 is the deadline for receipt of applications for the Swann Foundation Fellowship, one of the few that supports scholarly graduate research in caricature and cartoon. For criteria, guidelines, and application forms, please see:
http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html
Please email swann@loc.gov or call (202) 707-9115 if you have questions. We appreciate the opportunity to post this notice. Apologies for cross listing.
Thank you!
Martha Kennedy
Whats new at Game On Comics this week
Some nice "inside comics" information about sales figures included in here.
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Another Brad Meltzer interview on mysterious medical museums
Brad Meltzer Hunts "The Fifth Assassin"
Kiel Phegley,
Comic Book Resources January 15 2013
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=43191
Kiel Phegley,
Comic Book Resources January 15 2013
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=43191
Brad Meltzer's new book
Brad Meltzer wrote Justice League and Green Arrow and is glad to sign them both. He'll be at Politics and Prose on Jan. 16th and Mclean's Barnes & Noble on the 17th. Here's an article about his new book (and some of you may know the "government employee" who's not the President):
Brad Meltzer's new thriller gets Oval Office insight
Mon, Jan 14 2013
By Kurt Anthony Krug
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/14/entertainment-us-books-bradmeltzer-idUSBRE90D15P20130114
and some straight PR from: Brad Meltzer's wife
Here we are: the big day when Brad's new novel, The Fifth Assassin, is finally out. It's a thriller about a serial killer who's meticulously recreating the crimes of all the Presidential assassins, from John Wilkes Booth to Lee Harvey Oswald. And yes, as always, it's filled with obscure and amazing real details from history (you know Brad's obsessive about that).
To buy The Fifth Assassin, you can go here:
http://bradmeltzer.com/book/the-fifth-assassin/buy-the-fifth-assassin/
To see if Brad will be coming to you on book tour (and yes, this time he has decoder rings with him. I mean it.) go here:
http://bradmeltzer.com/appearances/
Otherwise, for those in the NY area tonight, Brad (with the help of John Hodgman) is trying to break the Guinness Book World Record for "most decoder rings in one place," so please bring friends. :-)
This has been a wild roller coaster of a year for Brad (up and down), so if you go see him on tour, give him a hug from here.
Thank you so much for all you've done for us -- personally and professionally. For those who really know Brad, he never forgets it.
Always,
- Cori
Monday, January 14, 2013
Donkeys and Elephants: A Celebration of American Political Cartoons exhibit is open
January 4 - January 26, 2013
Studio Gallery Hours:
Wednesday - Friday, 1 - 7pm
Saturday, 1 - 6pm
Wednesday - Friday, 1 - 7pm
Saturday, 1 - 6pm
2108 R Street N.W. Washington, DC 20008 | info@studiogallerydc.com | 202.232.8734
Jan 29: WETA shows Pioneers of Television: Superheroes
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Starting tomorrow night, tune into WETA Television for new episodes of Pioneers of Television, the Emmy-nominated series that reveals intriguing behind-the-scenes stories and fascinating facts about your favorite old television shows. Each episode melds new interviews with iconic clips and never-before-seen photos to offer an insider's look at television's biggest celebrities. Ryan Seacrest hosts the new programs. This week's installment, Funny Ladies, spotlights the first standup comediennes and the sitcom stars that followed. Future episodes include Primetime Soaps (January 22), Superheroes (January 29) and Miniseries (February 5). Don't miss these great programs! Pioneers of Television airs Tuesdays, January 15 - February 5 at 8:00pm on WETA Television. |
Comic Riffs features Google computer animator
New Doodle4Google student contest announced: Team artist Mike Dutton spotlights the vital role of teachers
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 14 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/new-doodle4google-student-contest-announced-team-artist-mike-dutton-spotlights-the-vital-role-of-teachers/2013/01/14/cee8242a-5e7b-11e2-90a0-73c8343c6d61_blog.html#pagebreak
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 14 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/new-doodle4google-student-contest-announced-team-artist-mike-dutton-spotlights-the-vital-role-of-teachers/2013/01/14/cee8242a-5e7b-11e2-90a0-73c8343c6d61_blog.html#pagebreak
Kal's Kickstarter is officially Kicking!
The New Kal Kickstarter campaign has just launched. You can find a link here:
Fans and supporters can pre-order copies of the book, buy prints of cartoons and covers from the magazine, plus purchase one of a kind original cartoons and covers. Plus there are special rewards for those who want to join the KAL team including a book launch party at Boordy Vineyards in April.
Any support the local cartoon community can offer would be great. But perhaps the best thing supporters can do to help is spread the word. Forward the link (above) to all their contacts, friends and colleagues. The more money we raise the better quality the book will be.
Thanks very much for hearing me out!
Best
Kal
Kevin Kallaugher
Join Kal's Kickstarter campaign!
Daggers Drawn: 35 Years of KAL Cartoons in The Economist
Sunday, January 13, 2013
2011 Chris Flick interview
I just ran across this...
Chris Flick: It's Capes & Babes time!
by David Hurley
September 15, 2011
http://www.dontpicktheflowers.com/blog/?p=2042
Chris Flick: It's Capes & Babes time!
by David Hurley
September 15, 2011
http://www.dontpicktheflowers.com/blog/?p=2042
That darn Beetle Bailey
Letter to the Editor: Nothing funny in 'Beetle Bailey'
Lee Ann Candon, Edgewater
Washington Post January 12 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/nothing-funny-in-beetle-bailey/2013/01/11/42eac4a6-59b1-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html
Lee Ann Candon, Edgewater
Washington Post January 12 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/nothing-funny-in-beetle-bailey/2013/01/11/42eac4a6-59b1-11e2-b8b2-0d18a64c8dfa_story.html
Friday, January 11, 2013
'Barefoot Gen' obituary in The Post
As far as I can tell, this hasn't appeared in print yet:
Keiji Nakazawa, comic book artist who cast unflinching eye on Hiroshima bomb, dies
By Terence McArdle,
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/keiji-nakazawa-comic-book-artist-who-cast-unflinching-eye-on-hiroshima-bomb-dies/2013/01/10/9fa6faa0-5a85-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html
Keiji Nakazawa, comic book artist who cast unflinching eye on Hiroshima bomb, dies
By Terence McArdle,
Washington Post
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/keiji-nakazawa-comic-book-artist-who-cast-unflinching-eye-on-hiroshima-bomb-dies/2013/01/10/9fa6faa0-5a85-11e2-9fa9-5fbdc9530eb9_story.html
Ben Claassen wants to draw your New Year's Resolution
Ben Claassen wants to draw your New Year's Resolution. He says, "Send me your New Year's Resolution! I will illustrate it & will send you the original art!" See the bottom of the cartoon for more details.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Comic Riffs on animation nominations
2013 OSCARS NOMINATIONS: Brenda Chapman, Pixar's first woman director, 'overwhelmed and humbled' by 'bittersweet' nod for 'Brave'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 10 2013
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 10 2013
Local collector Mark Zaid picks up another job
Certified Guaranty Company (CGC®) Hires Mark S. Zaid, Esq.
SARASOTA, Florida (January 9, 2013) - The Certified Guaranty Company® (CGC®), an independent member of the Certified Collectibles Group (CCG®) of companies, has hired Mark S. Zaid, P.C. as a consultant and outside counsel.
Mark will be auditing and analyzing various aspects of CGC's and CCG's operations, particularly in order to help shape the integration of CCG's newest member company, Classics Incorporated, the world's premier comic book restoration removal and pressing company. In the near future, Classics Incorporated will be renamed Classic Collectibles Services. One of Mark's tasks will be to ensure that the integration of a pressing service with a grading business will not impact the professionalism and ethics of CGC's process. "By retaining Mark as both counsel and consumer advocate, CGC is being proactive in striving to give our customers both a voice within CGC and ensure industry best practices. In turn, this move will make CGC a better, stronger company," comments Steve Eichenbaum, CCG CEO. "As always, CGC is dedicated to support and do what's best for the hobby," added Steve.
Mark is a well-known Washington, D.C. national security attorney and the owner of EsquireComics.com. He is very involved in the vintage side of comic collecting, has been an Advisor to the Overstreet Comic Book Grading and Price Guides since 2006 and was co-founder of the Comic Book Collecting Association, www.comiccollecting.org, of which Steve Eichenbaum serves on the Board of Advisors. Mark also lectures internationally on the history and social aspects of comic books.
Mark stated, "I am very pleased to have been asked to play this role for CGC and help ensure the company maintains the highest level of integrity, professionalism and ethics. There is no doubt that the stronger CGC is the better it is for the comic book community. The two are now inseparable." In order to avoid any conflict of interest, Mark's CGC Member Dealer account will be frozen during the time Mark is under contract with CGC, and he will forgo submitting any books for grading other than through third-party anonymity. Individuals can contact Mark with any concerns regarding ethics, conflicts of interest or perception of improprieties involving CGC at Mark@MarkZaid.com.
Jan 16: Comic book & thriller writer Brad Meltzer at Politics & Prose
Why should you care? On his website, Meltzer writes:
In this case, it began with a government employee who told me that I needed to come to a secret museum that almost no one knew about. Naturally, I was suspicious, so I asked him what they had at this so-called museum. Then he told me: We have pieces of Abraham Lincoln's skull, the bullet that killed him, and even the bones of John Wilkes Booth, if you want to see them.
I take issue with the 'so-called' and 'secret' - the Medical Museum's been open to visitors since the 1860s.
Brad Meltzer - The Fifth Assassin
Jan 16 2013 7:00 pm
Jan 16 2013 8:00 pm
Bill Day's 'Fund a political cartoonist for a year' needs you
As I've noted, Bill won the Washington-based Robert Kennedy Journalism award a couple of years back, and I've contributed to this campaign.
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Our fundraising campaign to pay a salary to brilliant, unemployed cartoonist Bill Day is now in its final stretch. With only 16 days left in our campaign, we really need your help to get to the goal of a $35,000 for Bill, to keep him drawing cartoons and avoid foreclosure on his house! Bill is an important cartoonist, we can't afford to lose him! Please help!
Bill filmed a short video of his own, where he talked a bit about the history of political cartoons and their importance in the growth of our society. It would be a shame to lose Bill's unique voice in our increasing homogenized media environment.
I've been struck by some of the heartwarming comments posted by people who have already donated to Bill's campaign. "Bill Day is a brilliant political voice and I hope others will join in to keep that voice heard," a donor named Gerald wrote.
Another donor named Jean commented, "Support Bill Day – he is a national treasure! He helps us see into the heart of things in a way no one else does." I couldn't agree more.
For everyone that already donated – thank you! Please share this campaign again with your friends, co-workers, enemies – anyone you can think of!
Not only would you be helping to keep our dwindling profession alive, there are some really great perks still available for donors – everything from signed prints of Bill's work to an actual original piece of Bill Day artwork, suitable for framing.
And thank you all for your generosity and commitment to political cartoons!
- Daryl
(Video attached: We still have $5,000 to go to save Bill Day! )
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
Steve Brodner illustrates 2012
There's only 1 image online but Steve Brodner illustrated Dave Barry's 2012 Year in Review in the magazine section of the Post on December 30th.
The Post reviews Bagge.
This hasn't appeared in print yet.
Book World: 'Reset,' by Peter Bagge
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post January 8 2013?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-reset-by-peter-bagge/2013/01/08/6051eb94-55d0-11e2-8b9e-dd8773594efc_story.html
Book World: 'Reset,' by Peter Bagge
By Douglas Wolk,
Washington Post January 8 2013?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/book-world-reset-by-peter-bagge/2013/01/08/6051eb94-55d0-11e2-8b9e-dd8773594efc_story.html
We're #19! Or #12! Or #17!
We're #19! or #12! or #17! - depending on where you live in the area. DC Comics solicited an issue of Justice League with 52 different state (or district or territory) flags on the cover and the pre-orders are in.
DC is #19 on the list, Virginia #12 and Maryland #17.
DC is #19 on the list, Virginia #12 and Maryland #17.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Jan 16: Frank Cho appearance for new Wolverine comic
Savage Wolverine #1 Release Party with Frank Cho at Cards, Comics & Collectibles
From the Store that Brings You the Baltimore Comic-Con...
Savage Wolverine, which is being written and drawn by Cho as a part of the 
Marvel NOW! initiative, is an all-out adventure story which finds the title character awaking on the shores of a mysterious and dangerous island off the coast of the Savage Land.
Cho's body of work at Marvel includes such titles as New Avengers, Mighty Avengers, Shanna the She-Devil, New Ultimates, X-Men: Schism, and Avengers vs. X-Men. He is also well-known for his creator-owned series, Liberty Meadows and his work on Jungle Girl for Dynamite Entertainment.
"We couldn't be happier to have Frank in the store to celebrate the release of Savage Wolverine #1," said Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics & Collectibles and show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "Frank is a long-time friend of both the store and the Baltimore show and every time he signs here, it's a big treat for all of our customers!"
Everyone in attendance will receive a free Liberty Meadows 2013 calendar. In addition, one lucky customer will walk away with an original sketch on the blank cover variant of Wolverine #300 by Frank! Refreshments will be served all day, and other surprises will take place throughout the evening.
Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 100A Chartley Drive, Reisterstown, MD. For more information, please visit cardscomicscollectibles.com, our Facebook page, or call 410-526-7410.
Kids Post on the New Fantasyland
Tales as old as time get new scenery: The New Fantasland makes it easier for kids to meet Disney royalty [online title: Meet Ariel and Belle at Disney World's New Fantasyland].
By Becky Krystal,
Washington Post January 8 2013: C10.
online at
Monday, January 07, 2013
Truitt on Star Wars
The Force stays strong for 'Star Wars' on page, screen
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY January 7, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/01/06/star-wars-in-comics-books-and-tv/1805347/
Brian Truitt,
USA TODAY January 7, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/01/06/star-wars-in-comics-books-and-tv/1805347/
Sunday, January 06, 2013
Marvel Comics & Williams-Sonoma - together again & on sale!
These pictures were taken last night at the Williams-Sonoma kitchen store in Clarendon in Arlington. You can get a lot of baking equipment to make your Marvel Comics characters, and it's on sale! And so are the Iron Man, Captain America and Hulk spatulas - I got Iron Man! $3.99!Photos courtesy of Claire Rhode.
Schoolhouse Rock anniversary today at Kennedy Center
'Schoolhouse Rock!' 40th Anniversary Sing-along
Where: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW
When: 6 p.m. Sunday
Info: Free; 202-467-4600; 800-444-1324; http://kennedy-center.org
Articles on it are:
When 'Rock' schooled us: A capital 40th: Cartoon lessons will come to life with songwriter at singalong [online as 'Schoolhouse Rock' gets a singalong salute for its 40th anniversary]
By Monica Hesse,
Washington Post January 5 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/schoolhouse-rock-at-40/2013/01/04/0679e738-5699-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_story.html
'Schoolhouse Rock!' ready to ring in 40 years
Emily Cary
The Washington Examiner January 6, 2013
http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2517578#.UOmVnncS-sd
Where: Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, 2700 F St. NW
When: 6 p.m. Sunday
Info: Free; 202-467-4600; 800-444-1324; http://kennedy-center.org
Articles on it are:
When 'Rock' schooled us: A capital 40th: Cartoon lessons will come to life with songwriter at singalong [online as 'Schoolhouse Rock' gets a singalong salute for its 40th anniversary]
By Monica Hesse,
Washington Post January 5 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/schoolhouse-rock-at-40/2013/01/04/0679e738-5699-11e2-a613-ec8d394535c6_story.html
'Schoolhouse Rock!' ready to ring in 40 years
Emily Cary
The Washington Examiner January 6, 2013
http://washingtonexaminer.com/article/2517578#.UOmVnncS-sd
Saturday, January 05, 2013
Bethesda Magazine article on Big Planet Comics
Friday, January 04, 2013
SPX gives $10K to Comic Book Legal Defense Fund
SPX Contributes $10,000 To CBLDF, Raising A Total of $25,000 For Free Speech!
By Charles Brownstein
January 2, 2013
By Charles Brownstein
January 2, 2013
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