Monday, December 16, 2013
Comic Riffs posts Family Guy spoilers, ruins Christmas
By Michael Cavna Washington Post Comic Riffs blog December 16 2013
The Post reviews VeggieTales and Betty Page
Watch online: VEGGIE TALES: MERRY LARRY AND THE TRUE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS
BY STEPHANIE MERRY
Washington Post December 12 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2013/12/12/watch-online-the-lifeguard-some-velvet-morning-veggietales/
'Bettie Page Reveals All' movie review: Juicy tidbits in the pin-up's own voice
By Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post December 12 2013
Sunday, December 15, 2013
Game On! Comics in Ballston Mall
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Another Indian comics interview by Ryan Holmberg
Bengal's Drighangchoo: An Interview with Deeptanil Ray
Saturday, December 14, 2013
A week of interviews recap
In case you missed any:
"Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Jerry Gaylord," ComicsDC Blog (December 13, 2013): http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2013/12/meet-local-cartoonist-chat-with-jerry.html
"Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Rajan Sedalia," ComicsDC Blog (December 12, 2013): http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2013/12/meet-local-cartoonist-chat-with-rajan.html
"Meet a Local Comics Writer: A Chat with Davy Shian," ComicsDC Blog (December 11, 2013): http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2013/12/meet-local-comics-writer-chat-with-davy.html
"Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Reuel Smith," ComicsDC Blog (December 10, 2013): http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2013/12/meet-local-cartoonist-chat-with-reuel.html
"Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Monica Marier of Tangent Artists," ComicsDC Blog (December 9, 2013): http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2013/12/meet-local-cartoonist-chat-with-monica.html
"Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Kathleen Brenowitz," ComicsDC Blog (December 8, 2013): http://comicsdc.blogspot.com/2013/12/meet-local-cartoonist-chat-with.html
Friday, December 13, 2013
Richard Thompson exhibit in Ohio this spring
An exhibit of Richard Thompson's cartoons will be at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum in late March, shown with Bill Watterson's Calvin and Hobbes. Curator Caitlin McGurk just spent 3 days selecting art for the exhibit, and it'll be good.
This cartoon won't be included, but begin planning your trip now anyway.
Meet Justin Jordan (LUTHER STRODE, Green Lantern New Guardians) tomorrow 11AM-1PM
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Fantom Comics' Holiday Picks: The Best of 2013
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Fox Guy by Art Hondros online now
Fox Guy
Takoma Park Voice DECEMBER 13, 2013
BY ART HONDROS
Walt Rave, Takoma Park resident, animal-rights activist and Tool Librarian died two years ago in December. He died as a result of burns suffered in a house fire, as reported in The Takoma Voice Dec. 11, 2011.
Rave was the subject of "Fox Guy," an 8-page graphic-novel style piece by Takoma Park comics-artist Art Hondros in the Washington Post Magazine last March. The artist and the Washingon Post Magazine have granted permission to reprint "Fox Guy" in The Takoma Voice.
The City Paper and The Post review the new movie with Walt Disney
Girls to the Front: In two films, Kathleen Hanna and Mary Poppins creator P.L. Travers fight the good fight.
By Tricia Olszewski • December 13, 2013
'Saving Mr. Banks' review: The affecting story of how 'Mary Poppins' reached the screen
By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post December 13 2013
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Jerry Gaylord
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| Jerry Gaylord & Brian Turner at ANS Sci-Fi & Comic Con, May 11, 2013. |
What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?
I draw mostly super hero or action/ adventure comics.
How do you do it? Traditional pen and ink, computer or a combination?I work both traditionally and digitally. It really depends on my mood and how much time I have for the project.
When (within a decade is fine) and where were you born?
I was born in Washington, DC in 1980.
Why are you in Washington now? What neighborhood or area do you live in?
Right now I live about an hour outside of DC on Maryland's eastern shore. I've lived in and around the DMV all my life.
What is your training and/or education in cartooning?
For the most part I'm a self-taught artist. I've known I wanted to work in comics since I was just a little boy.
Who are your influences?
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| Jerry & Penelope Gaylord and Brian Turner |
If you could, what in your career would you do-over or change?
If I could do anything over it would probably be to have gone to a good art school. It would have gotten me further faster.
What work are you best-known for?
Right now I am best known for being the artist on Fanboys vs Zombies for Boom! Studios.
What work are you most proud of?
I'm pretty proud of being nominated for a Harvey Award (for Most Promising New Talent) this year.
What would you like to do or work on in the future?
I would love to work on Superman at some point and I'm looking forward to doing more creator-owned work.
What do you do when you're in a rut or have writer's block?
I either take a day off or if time is a factor, I just grit and fight through it.
What do you think will be the future of your field?
I think the future is in creator-owned works. I think more and more artists will be working on their own projects.
What's your favorite thing about DC?
That's easy... it's home.
Least favorite?
Another easy one... traffic.
What monument or museum do you like to take visitors to?
I love the Air and Space Museum.
How about a favorite local restaurant?
Mike's Grill in Springfield, VA.
Do you have a website or blog?
thefranchizelive.com and identitycomics.com
Thursday, December 12, 2013
Milestones: African-Americans in Comics, Pop Culture and Beyond opens at GEM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 20, 2013 CONTACT: Tatiana EL-Khouri
Creative Force Group
Geppi's Entertainment Museum
410.625.7060/gem@milestonestheshow.com
GEPPI'S ENTERTAINMENT MUSEUM MOUNTS HISTORICAL EXHIBITION OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN POP CULTURE
MILESTONE MEDIA'S MICHAEL DAVIS CURATES A MULTIMEDIA EXHIBIT SHOWCASING HISTORIC AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMIC BOOK SUPERHEROES
November 18, 2013 (Baltimore, Maryland): Geppi's Entertainment Museum President Melissa Geppi-Bowersox announced the Museum's collaboration with Inkpot Award recipient Michael Davis of Milestone Media on a historical exhibit featuring numerous artistic examples of African-Americans' contribution to pop culture throughout America's cultural revolution.
The invitation-only opening night gala has been set for Friday, December 13, 2013 from 7pm- 10pm. The exhibit will officially open to the public on December 14th and run through April 2014. "We are thrilled to be showcasing such an extraordinarily diverse collection of artistic pieces in so many different mediums within the Museum," comments Melissa Geppi-Bowersox. "There are some truly amazing comics, designs, drawings, paintings and programming that have been set for this exhibit, and Geppi's Entertainment Museum is proud to be the sole exhibitor for such a terrific group of artists."
Milestones: African-Americans in Comics, Pop Culture and Beyond will feature not only the work of mainstream Black creators, but also the work of those who are considered outside the mainstream and even some who actively avoid the spotlight. Milestones "offers many different examples of profound contributions to the comic book medium by showcasing the vital roles that Black superheroes have played in shaping the unique narrative thread of so many ongoing narratives," comments Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. "The true beauty of this exhibit is the moment when race and color become obsolete, and you see the creative genius of the amazing worlds established that are mainstream." Not only will the exhibit focus on the comic and art world; it will also be dedicated to the internet market, today's newest medium. Says actor/producer Orlando Jones (currently starring on the hit FOX TV show Sleepy Hollow):
"African-Americans have made an indelible mark on the pop culture and entertainment landscape in front of the camera, behind the scenes, on the stage and in the recording booth. Although not as widely known, this is equally true in the world of comic books, where a renaissance of Black writers and artists are creating new characters and telling unique stories that are reaching larger audiences than ever before. As a lifelong comic book nerd, it's my greatest pleasure to showcase the art from my digital graphic novel Tainted Love within the Milestones exhibit at Geppi's Entertainment Museum. This labor of love has enabled me to bring together some of my favorite artists who are leading the charge in creating increased diversity within the industry."
Adds director/producer/comics writer Reggie Hudlin (Django Unchained): "If comics are modern mythology, then Black participation and representation is crucial. The Milestones exhibit will document on paper those dreams through the years and give all Americans a chance to see them up close."
The exhibit will offer patrons a full spectrum of Black historical contributions made throughout comic book and graphic novel history. "From movies to film, from music to art, from graphic novels/comic books to TV, and from politics to sports, all aspects of America's pop culture contain different aspects of the African-American viewpoint," says Exhibit Curator and Milestone Media co-founder Michael Davis. "America has changed, and the attitudes about Black people and their limitless creativity touch, embrace, or lead all aspects of culture."
"I'm especially excited that young people of color will see themselves represented in so many different ways," added Tatiana EL-Khouri, Co-Curator. "This show may well influence future careers in comics, and perhaps even fine art. We have significantly made enormous strides to find a place within society, and I'm so excited to be in these times where we are now being nationally recognized in every field. In so many ways, African-American culture has always been a part of pop culture, and curating this exhibit will be one of the most significant things that I do in my lifetime."
Adds Museum President Melissa Geppi-Bowersox, "Honestly, this is exactly what Geppi's Entertainment Museum is all about. Our focus on American pop culture really showcases one of the youngest nations in the world and shines a light on our history as well as our contributions to the international community. Milestones: African-Americans in Comics, Pop Culture and Beyond is a very important part of the fabric which makes up our country.
"With America being a dominant force in the world, we strive to continue with our exhibits highlighting every aspect of American culture—and will continue to be the leading museum in America showcasing not only who we are, but where we came from and where we're going."
For more information visit: www.MilestonesTheShow.com
Ben Hatke interviewed on podcast
CAG! 92 – Give Your Heroes a Reason to Quit with Ben Hatke
December 10, 2013 by Jerzy Drozd
http://comicsaregreat.com/cag92
http://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/media.blubrry.com/comicsaregreat/p/comicsaregreat.com/audio/cag92.mp3Jan 15: Magic Bullet #8 deadline
Submit Your Comic
Magic Bullet is Washington, D.C.'s free comics newspaper published by the D.C. Conspiracy, a comics creators' collective in the capital region established in 2005. The group has published themed anthologies, hosted five D.C. Counter Culture Festivals, coordinated comics exhibits, lead panel discussions, and more.
Magic Bullet is primarily distributed in the D.C. area, but with many of our contributing artists attending various shows across the country, Magic Bullet has a growing readership, as well as a growing print run of 5,000.
Magic Bullet will be distributed at major east coast comic conventions in addition to area restaurants, shops, and venues. In addition, issues 1-7 of Magic Bullet are included in the U.S. Library of Congress permanent collection.
Deadline for Magic Bullet #8 Submissions: January 15, 2014
My pick of 2013 local comics for the City Paper, with an addendum
Scrawl Minded: The Year's Best Local Comics
by Mike Rhode on Dec. 12, 2013
This had to be trimmed significantly to appear in print. This lost paragraph in particular I'd like to use the infinite space of the internet to supplement the published version.
In 2013 some of our best local cartoonists such as Pulitzer Prize winners Ann Telnaes and Matt Wuerker, or the prolific natural historian Matt Dembicki didn't have books out. And a few other books beyond my main list are worth noting. Carla Speed McNeil didn't release another Finder book this year, but did the art for Sara Ryan's Bad Houses ($20) and has a story reprinted in Smoke / Ashes by Alex de Campi ($30). Richard Thompson's publisher put together another Cul de Sac collection, Mighty Alice Goes Round and Round ($10) for young readers. Joe Procopio's Lost Art Books continues to rediscover comics history, and The Lost Art of Matt Baker Vol. 1: The Complete Canteen Kate ($20) is a lovely example of 1940's good girl art. Other local cartoonists self-published comic books and collections, and you can seek these out at conventions such as the Small Press Expo (SPX) and Awesome Con. Full disclosure: I know most of the people in this article.
The Express on Bob's Burgers cartoon
'Bob's Burgers' has fun with puns [in print as It's a Punderful Life].
BY RUDI GREENBERG
Express December 11 2013. p. 22
City Paper reviews Chomsky cartoon
Michel Gondry injects humor, lightness into Noam Chomsky's heavy-lidded ideas.
By Tricia Olszewski • December 6, 2013
Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?
Directed by Michel Gondry
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Rajan Sedalia
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| Sedalia working on a caricature. |
ComicsDC: What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?
I have an egg & sperm comic strip. It started because I am fascinated by the things we do, and things we say to camouflage those feelings.
How do you do it? Traditional pen and ink, computer or a combination?
I always start with a pencil or prismacolor pencil. Then, I'll add black ink and go digital from there. I've been sketching on tablets, as well.What neighborhood or area do you live in?
I live in Brookland, and will be opening my studio within a few months. It will hold graffiti classes, live art and English as a third language class for dogs.
What is your training and/or education in cartooning?I attended art schools and university in Ohio and Michigan.
Who are your influences?
Chuck Jones and James Brown.
If you could, what in your career would you do-over or change?
I would be born from wealthy, and well-connected parents.
What work are you best-known for?
I don't know.What work are you most proud of?
Nothing.
What would you like to do or work on in the future?
I would like to continue doing with I'm doing.
What do you do when you're in a rut or have writer's block?
Exercise and take a nap.
What do you think will be the future of your field?
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| His finished caricature of our beloved founder. |
What future?
What's your favorite thing about DC?
It's getting bike friendly.
Least favorite?
De facto segregation.
What monument or museum do you like to take visitors to?
I enjoy them all, particularly in the warm weather.
Do you have a website or blog?
www.artjar.com
Wednesday, December 11, 2013
More photos of Geppi's Entertainment Museum
Original Clifford Berryman cartoon on display - note the Teddy bear.
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