Cartoonist ads in World War II's Look Magazine (Updated)

Yesterday we published some articles on cartoonists from World War II-era Look Magazine. Here's some advertising from the same issues. I can't identify the cartoonist for Aunt Jemima (although the style appears to be lifted from Jimmy Hatlo's They'll Do It Every Time strip) or the Briggs tobacco ads which are signed "F". They're not by Clare Briggs because he was already dead.

Updated 11/23/2017: The Aunt Jemima artist was Dudley Fisher, who did a regularly syndicated single-panel cartoon, “Right Around Home,” featuring multi-generational family members and neighbors in multiple brief conversational exchange against a usually large outdoor (say, neighborhood) setting. Speakers were usually paired; even a dog and cat, or two birds might be interlocutors. —Arthur Vergara

Not Jimmy Hatlo? 12/15/1942

Not Jimmy Hatlo? 4/6/1943

Paul Webb, drawing hillbillies, 4/6/1943

Keith Ward, 2/23/1943. Was Ward only an advertising cartoonist?

R. Taylor, 2/23/1943

Otto Soglow, 2/23/1943

Rube Goldberg, 4/6/1943

Rube Goldberg, 2/23/1943

Richard Decker, 2/23/1943

Richard Decker, 12/15/1942

Briggs tobacco, but not by Clare Briggs, 4/6/1943

Briggs tobacco, but not by Clare Briggs, 2/23/1943

Review of William Steig's book, 2/23/1943

Comic Riffs talks to Pulitzer-winner Zyglis

Zyglis says cartooning win is 'surreal'

By Michael Cavna
April 20 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/20/2015-pulitzer-prizes-buffalo-news-adam-zyglis-wins-for-cartooning-honor/

Look's Cartoonist Series - Charles Addams, Hilda Terry and Fred Neher

This doesn't have much to do with comics in the DC area except that I bought 3 old Look Magazine issues at Arlington's library sale this weekend because they had articles on cartoonists. The magazines themselves are going to Michigan State U's Comic Art Collection later this week, but here's scans of the articles (with a bonus Rollin Kirby editorial) and some of the ads by cartoonists will be online later this week. Does anyone know how many of these profiles Look did? Or have scans of other ones to share?

Charles Addams, Look's 5th Cartoonist Series, 12/15/1942

Fred Neher, Look's 8th Cartoonist Series, 2/23/1943

Hilda Terry, Look's 9th Cartoonist Series, 4/6/1943

Rollin Kirby's 5th editorial, 12/15/1942

Telnaes on Trudeau and Charlie Hebdo

Garry Trudeau's dangerous logic about Charlie Hebdo

By Ann Telnaes April 20 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/opinions/wp/2015/04/20/garry-trudeaus-dangerous-logic-about-charlie-hebdo/

May 12: Teresa Logan, aka The Laughing Redhead on stage

Teresa writes in,

I'm a confirmed performer on the SPEAKEASY DC show in May 12. 

The theme is COLOSSAL FAIL, and my story is about how I ALMOST got on The Tonight Show.

Hope y'all can make it! 

Here are a few details: 

May 12, 2015 Speakeasy on the theme: Colossal Fail--Stories about Total Flops and Massive Wipeouts

Note: May's SpeakeasyDC event will be held at our regular venue,"Town," located at 2009 8th St NW (on 8th at the corner of U St NW.) To arrive by metro, take the Green Line to the U St Cardozo station, using the Vermont Ave Exit, (not the 13th St exit), which will put you at the intersection of Vermont, U, and 10th streets. When you hit ground level, make a U-turn and walk to the right (East) along U Street until you make a left on 8th St. The club is on your right. If you're driving, there's a decent amount of street parking within 3 - 4 blocks of Town, or you can use either one of the 2 paid parking lots for $15.

April 21: Leila Abdelrazaq at Busboys and Poets

Busboys and Poets and Middle East Institute welcomes author Leila Abdelrazaq

14th & V | Langston Room | April 21, 2015 | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
http://www.busboysandpoets.com/events/event/busboys-and-poets-and-middle-east-institute-welcomes-author-leila-abdelraza

Busboys and Poets in collaboration with the Middle East Institute presents Palestinian American Chicago based author Leila Abdelrazaq with her new graphic novel Baddawi.

Baddawi is a coming-of-age story about a boy named Ahmad finding his place in the world. Raised in a refugee camp called Baddawi in northern Lebanon, Ahmad is just one of the thousands of Palestinians who fled their homeland after the war in 1948 established the state of Israel.

In this visually arresting graphic novel, Leila Abdelrazaq explores her father's childhood in the 1960s and '70s from a boy's eye view as he witnesses the world crumbling around him and attempts to carry on, forging his own path in the midst of terrible uncertainty.

Leila Abdelrazaq is a Chicago-based Palestinian artist and organizer. She double majors in Theatre Arts and Arabic Studies at DePaul University, and is expected to graduate in 2015. During her time at DePaul, Leila served in her chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP), helping to pass the DePaul Divest referendum. She is also a member of the National Students for Justice in Palestine Steering Committee. When not drawing comics, studying Arabic, or working with SJP, Leila enjoys carpentry, painting, breaking things, and making a mess. Her website is lalaleila.com and she tweets @lalalaleila.

Free and open to all!

Supporting Mohammad Saba'aneh

by Nik Kowsar and the Cartoonists Rights Network International

 

Technevis Khodnevis

Apr 17, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cK0W8ttxND0

Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Saba'aneh, talks about how global support can help cartoonists in distress. Kal, Mike Rhode, Ann Telnaes and Matt Wuerker talk about the importance of putting the spotlight on cartoonists like Mohammad.

The cartoon that gave Saba'aneh such a problem can be seen here.

A good British article is here.

So why did the pig with a banjo cross the road?

Today's Non Sequitur comic strip by Wiley Miller features a chicken and a pig with a banjo crossing the road  - a joke that won't make any sense to anyone unfamiliar with Stacy Curtis. Curtis, a former inker on Richard Thompson's Cul de Sac, recently suffered a stroke and continues to have vision problems. Wiley also labelled the street as 'Stacy Ave.' One of Curtis' favorite things to draw is a pig with a banjo and cartoonists have been sending drawings along to him, as Alan Gardner has noted.

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Hillary sez: 'This Starts With You'"

"Hillary sez: 'This Starts With You'"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1695

So, anyway, last Sunday afternoon, Adam, Ben and I were hanging around the DCCC office, passing one, knocking back a DC Brau and helping Adam write his op-ed for CNN -- and after that carnage was hosed off the floor, Adam decided to try to sign up on the Hillary Campaign Site for cheap lulz.

The headline on the masthead announced "This Starts With You", which was bad news right from the git-go. After being asked for our full name, address, phone number, zip code, email address, credit card information, Twitter handle, HIV status and blood type -- and dismissing half a dozen exhortations to send cash and sign up for an email list -- we took ourselves a semi-ironic click on the Terms Of Use and the Privacy Policy buried deep therein. Hilarity ensued.

https://www.hillaryclinton.com/privacy/


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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Make some Splotch Monsters at The Griffin Art Center

Hey all, tomorrow (4/18) I'll be doing a Splotch Monster-making workshop from 3-5pm at The Griffin Art Center​ in downtown, Frederick, MD. It's free and open to the public, and it'll be a pretty laid-back, casual event. I'll also be staying by the gallery a couple extra hours, for anyone who missed the big show, which will be up for one more week, as of tomorrow. Saturday's going to be a beautiful day, and there's lots to see and do in Frederick, in addition to the show. Hope to see folks there!-Steve

The Post on Presidential doodling

Presidential Doodles: What we see when we look closely at the hand of power.

By Michael Cavna
April 17 2015
 http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/17/presidential-doodles-what-we-see-when-we-look-closely-at-the-hand-of-power/

Artisan Politics

By Bonnie Berkowitz and Samuel Granados

 http://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/lifestyle/magazine/doodles/

Bazooka Joe gag slides into Barney and Clyde

Topps is reinventing its Bazooka Joe character, and the Weingartens slide a gag into Barney and Clyde.

April 18: Alex de Campi and Carla Speed McNeil in Annapolis

 

at THIRD EYE ANNAPOLIS

Click here for event info on FACEBOOK.

First 25 in Line Receive A Special FREE Gift Limited to this Event!

The Post on Home's non-white protagonist

How 'Home' made a family's first trip to the movies special

By Stacia L. Brown
Washington Post Act Four  blog April 15 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/04/15/how-home-made-a-familys-first-trip-to-the-movies-special/
 

Lucy, left (voiced by Jennifer Lopez), and Tip (voiced by Rihanna) in "Home." (DreamWorks Animation/Associated Press)

NPR podcast reviews Daredevil

Pop Culture Happy Hour: 'Daredevil' And Credulity

The gang discusses the new Netflix superhero series, what happens when the audience knows too much and, as always, what's making us happy this week.

Read this story

Jason Rodriguez, with Colonial Comics, live in Philadelphia

On Facebook, Jason notes he'll be appearing in Philly today:

First heading to Philly and Big Blue Marble Bookstore for a 4PM comics making workshop, then Locust Moon Comics for a 7PM signing. I won't be posting much here, maybe some photo albums and stuff, but you can follow the tour on the Colonial Comics FB page (that'll be the G-rated feed), twitter (https://twitter.com/JayRodriguez) or Instagram (https://instagram.com/thebombbag/) for the PG-13 feed, tumblr for the occasionally R-rated feed (http://thebombbag.tumblr.com/) and I won't have an X-rated feed but you may see Cotton Mather on Tinder in a town near you...

Frederick, MD cosplayer Fred Holt profiled at Scoop

Secret Identites: Fred Holt

Scoop April 17 2015
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/Home/4/1/73/1018?ArticleID=162337

Baltimore's JC Vaughn profiled at Scoop

20 Years at Gemstone: J.C. Vaughn

Scoop April 17 2015
http://scoop.diamondgalleries.com/Home/4/1/73/1017?ArticleID=162533

Michael O’Connell talks comics journalism with Dan Archer

#143 – Comics create immersive experience

by — Michael O'Connell
ItsAllJournalism  April 17, 2015
http://itsalljournalism.com/143-comics-create-immersive-experience/

Comics journalist Dan Archer uses his artwork to tell immersive stories. (Photo by Michael O'Connell)

April 30 Animezing: The Tale of The Princess Kaguya

Animezing Series Presented by the JICC, Embassy of Japan The Tale of The Princess Kaguya Bonus Screening: Thursday, April 30, 6:30 p.m. Never miss another event!   Our Location: JICC, Embassy of Japan 1150 18th St, NW Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036 Driving Directions ©2013 Hatake Jimusho - GNDHDDTK | 2013 | 137 min | Rated PG | In Japanese with English subtitles | Directed by Isao Takahata Bonus Screening! Legendary Studio Ghibli co-founder Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) revisits Japan's most famous folktale in this gorgeous, hand-drawn masterwork, decades in the making. Found inside a shining stalk of bamboo by an old bamboo cutter and his wife, a tiny girl grows rapidly into an exquisite young lady. The mysterious young princess enthralls all who encounter her - but ultimately she must confront her fate, the punishment for her crime.   From the studio that brought you Spirited Away, My Neighbor Totoro, and The Wind Rises comes a powerful and sweeping epic that redefines the limits of animated storytelling and marks a triumphant highpoint within an extraordinary career in filmmaking for director Isao Takahata.   Winner of Best Animated Feature at the Toronto Film Critics Association Awards (2015), Mainichi Film Concours (2013), Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards (2014), Boston Society of Film Critics Awards (2014), and the Asia Pacific Screen Awards (2014).   Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards (2015), Annie Awards (2015), Japanese Academy Awards (2014), Blue Ribbon Awards (2013), and many more. Register Now! This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required. Please note that seating is limited and registration does not guarantee guests a seat. Registered guests will be seated on a first come, first served basis. Please contact us at jicc@ws.mofa.go.jp in the event of cancellation. Doors open at 6:00 pm. No admission or re-entry after 7:00 pm.

JICC, Embassy of Japan | 1150 18th St., NW | Suite 100 | Washington | DC | 20036

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "I'm With Stupid"

"I'm With Stupid"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1691

So, Hillary Clinton is taking another whack at becoming America's Margaret Thatcher -- as if we hadn't seen this coming since about 2009.

A lot's been made about the vacuous, smarmy campaign kickoff video, of course, but an equal amount of confusion and mockery has arisen around Hillary's campaign logo. Aside from the fact that it looks like the logo for a plus-size women's fashion warehouse outlet, there's also the matter of the arrow pointing to the right.

It goes without saying that a lot of your denser Liberals and Pwogwessives are puzzled; one Pwog tweeted to the effect that it's a mistake, and that the arrow wasn't pointing in the direction Mrs. Bill wanted to take the country in.

Oh, for Christ's sake, somebody tie me to a railroad track. Of course that's the direction she wants to take the country. This should be obvious to anyone who's been paying attention to Hillary ever since she carpetbagged her way into the Senate -- with her support for US/NATO bombing campaigns in Serbia, her support for the Patriot Act, her support for Israel, and the way she damn' near broke her neck rushing to support Bush's crimes in Iraq. You'd have to have been living in a cave for the past fifteen years (this would take in most Liberals) to not realize what a horrid, bloody, greedy warmongering neocon authoritarian she is.


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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Herb Trimpe, ace Marvel artist, has passed away

I grew up on Herb Trimpe's art, especially on the Hulk and Godzilla. I've met him a few times at cons and you can see my photos here.

John Romita Sr and Herb Trimpe at Baltimore Comic-Con 2007

Local cartoonist Shannon Gallant memorialized Herb on his blog.

Here's a longer obituary.

Cartoonists Rights Network International (CRNI) fundraising campaign ends, far short of goal

 

 

Cartoonists Rights Network International - CRNI

 $2,120 USD raised

5% funded
22 funders

The Post notes an underserved Daredevil audience

Netflix makes a blind superhero accessible to blind audiences

By Alyssa Rosenberg
Act Four blog April 14 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/04/14/netflix-makes-a-blind-superhero-accessible-to-blind-viewers/
 

Garry Trudeau on Charlie Hebdo massacre

'Doonesbury's' Garry Trudeau on free speech, responsible satire and Charlie Hebdo

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/14/doonesburys-garry-trudeau-on-free-speech-responsible-satire-and-charlie-hebdo/

Of Trudeau and Hebdo: How 15 top cartoonists really feel about satirical 'red lines'

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 14 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/14/of-trudeau-and-hebdo-how-15-top-cartoonists-really-feel-about-satirical-red-lines/

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Historic Handshake"

More from DC's anarchist cartoonist...

"Historic Handshake"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1689

So, this week at the Summit Of The Americas, President Sparkle Pony and Cuban leader Raul Castro met for the first time, shaking hands in what's being hailed as some kind of iconic moment. Needless to say -- for some otherworldly reason -- the US Left's nipples are exploding with delight.

I'd like to suggest that my fellow US lefties calm the hell down -- after all, this is President Drone Strike we're talking about here, and he's obviously trying to corral the Pwogwessives back onto the Democratic reservation for the 2016 Electoral Freak Circus.

More importantly, I really do hope Mr. Castro has the sense to look the hell out, and not turn his back for a moment. After, this is President Drone Strike he's dealing with here.


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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

SPX 2014 Panels

SPX 2014 Panel - Comics Workshop presented by the Sequential Artists Workshop

SmallPressExpo

 Apr 3, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4KhhUkTsZk#t=3126

Comics educators Josh Bayer and Sally Cantirino from the Sequential Artists Workshop (SAW) in Gainesville, FL, guide the audience through a complete cartooning exercise. A fun, educational creative workshop for everyone, from experienced cartoonists to those who have never drawn a panel of comics.

SPX 2014 Panel - Inkstuds Live: Michael DeForge, Simon Hanselmann and Patrick Kyle

SmallPressExpo

 Apr 3, 2015
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiXyPNjIlcc

Inkstuds host Robin McConnell takes his popular comics-focused radio show on the road with special guest co-host Brandon Graham in tow, in a series of live Inkstuds programs. In Bethesda, Michael DeForge (Lose #6), Simon Hanselmann (Megahex), and Patrick Kyle (Distance Mover) will kick off their own book tour live on stage as McConnell and Graham's special guests.

April 16: Exhibition Program: Superheroes, Rock Stars, and Scars at the Textile Museum

Exhibition Program: Superheroes, Rock Stars, and Scars

Mark Newport is a textile artist featured in the Textile Museum's Unraveling Identity exhibition. He will discuss the development of his work exploring the relationship between pop culture icons, memory, and the body.

Free, but registration is required. Register online or call (202) 994-7394.

Mark Newport, "Batman 2" (detail), United States, 2005. Collection of the Renwick Gallery of the Smithsonian. Image courtesy of the Smithsonian American Art Museum.

When

Thursday, April 16, 2015

6:00pm

Where

The George Washington University Museum and The Textile Museum

Tom King interviewed on CBR TV

CBR TV: "Grayson" Co-Writer King Connects CIA Past to DC Comics Future.

Albert Ching,

Comic Book ResourcesApril 11th, 2015
http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/cbr-tv-grayson-co-writer-king-connects-cia-past-to-dc-comics-future/

April 18: Weingarten and Shansby

On Sateurday, April 18, Gene Weingarten and Eric Shansby will talk their book Me and Dog at the Bethesda library at 2 pm.

DC X-Men collector featured online

Shelf Porn | An inspired — and inspiring — X-Men collection

by JK Parkin | April 11, 2015
http://robot6.comicbookresources.com/2015/04/shelf-porn-an-inspired-and-inspiring-x-men-collection/

Featuring Marshall Bailly's collection which can also be seen on his Facebook page.https://www.facebook.com/marshall.baillyii/media_set?set=a.10100943795518085.1073741871.7405191&type=1&l=54d438a62d

Keith Knight interviewed by Comic Riffs

'They Shoot Black People, Don't They?': Keith Knight's tragically timeless comics [Q&A]

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 10 2015

http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/10/they-shoot-black-people-dont-they-keith-knights-tragically-timeless-comics-qa/

Paul Merklein, Dabney and Dad

by Mike Rhode

Paul Merklein recently tossed a message over our virtual transom about a cartooning class he's conducting in Arlington on April 19th. We took the opportunity to make him answer our usual questions.

What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?

I currently draw my cartoon "Dabney and Dad', which you can read here... https://www.facebook.com/dabneyanddad

How do you do it? Traditional pen and ink, computer or a combination?

I still love pen & ink, but I'm planning to start coloring with Photoshop soon.

When (within a decade is fine) and where were you born?

1963 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Why are you in Washington now? What neighborhood or area do you live in?

My wife & I moved to Silver Spring MD in June 2009, and we love DC.

What is your training and/or education in cartooning?

I have freelanced cartoons to newspapers, magazines, books, online media - and even church newsletters - since I was in college in the 80's.

Who are your influences?

Peter Arno, Charles Addams, Matt Groening & Charles Schulz. I admit that I still read The Family Circus.

If you could, what in your career would you do-over or change?

I would stop trying to copy the style of greater cartoonists.

What work are you best-known for?

Fame has eluded me so far, but this interview may change that.

What work are you most proud of?

I drew cartoons for several Milwaukee newspapers in the 80's & 90's, and I always enjoyed getting "hate mail".

What would you like to do or work on in the future?

An illustrated novel. Something like "Dabney and Dad go to Las Vegas."

What do you do when you're in a rut or have writer's block?

I take a walk in my neighborhood.

What do you think will be the future of your field?

I use social media to engage my audience, then I market my cartoons & services to them.

What local cons do you attend? The Small Press Expo, Intervention, or others? Any comments about attending them?

My teenage son & I have attended most of the local comic cons, and The Small Press Expo is my favorite. A few years ago, we were sitting in the audience listening to Jeff Smith (creator of Bone) and I recognized a famous cartoonist from The New Yorker sitting next to me.

What's your favorite thing about DC?

The variety & diversity of people here.

Least favorite?

The Beltway.

What monument or museum do you like to take visitors to?

If the weather is nice, I take visiting relatives & friends for a walk on The National Mall, and lunch on U Street.

How about a favorite local restaurant?

I eat at Ben's Chili Bowl whenever I can. My family loves The Big Greek Cafe in downtown Silver Spring.

 Do you have a website or blog?

You can see me drawing & teaching here... https://www.facebook.com/greatbigfaces

Starting April 19, I'm teaching Cartooning at The Walter Reed Community Center in Arlington VA. Here is the link to register for my class, which is 320122 - Cartooning.

The Post blogs on women and comic books

'God's Not Dead,' Lady Thor, and when new audiences come to old media

By Sonny Bunch
Washington Post Act Four blog April 9 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/04/09/gods-not-dead-lady-thor-and-when-new-audiences-come-to-old-media/

The Post on Daredevil tv series

'Marvel's Daredevil': A blind hero with a clearer vision for comic-book TV [in print as 'Daredevil': A comic-book show with unusual vision].

By Hank Stuever
Washington Post April 10 2015

online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/marvels-daredevil-a-blind-hero-with-a-clearer-vision-for-comic-book-tv/2015/04/09/1130b438-de08-11e4-a500-1c5bb1d8ff6a_story.html

and this ran online and in the Express:

'Daredevil': Marvel/Netflix's kickoff series is a creative bull's-eye [in print as Marvel's 'Daredevil' is a creative bull's eye, Express, April 8 2015, p. 19]

By David Betancourt April 6 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/04/06/daredevil-marvelnetflixs-kickoff-series-is-a-creative-bulls-eye/

Charlie Cox stars as Matthew Murdock (and the titular superhero) in "Marvel's Daredevil" on Netflix. (Barry Wetcher/Netflix)

April 30: Signe Wilkinson and Ann Telnaes Discuss Political Cartooning

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NEWS from the LIBRARY of CONGRESS

April 10, 2015

Public contact: Martha H. Kennedy (202) 707-9115, mkenn@loc.gov
Request ADA accommodations five business days in advance at (202) 707-6362 or ada@loc.gov

Cartoonists Signe Wilkinson and Ann Telnaes Discuss
Political Cartooning in Today's World

Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonists Signe Wilkinson and Ann Telnaes will share their perspectives on the art of political cartooning and show examples of their own cartoons, in a panel discussion at the Library of Congress.

The program, "'That's Not Funny!': Signe Wilkinson and Ann Telnaes on Cartooning in a Charlie Hebdo World," will start at noon on Thursday, April 30, in Dining Room A on the sixth floor of the Library's James Madison Building, 101 Independence Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C.  The event is free and open to the public.  No tickets are needed.

Wilkinson and Telnaes will address several topics that currently affect a political cartoonist's approach to his or her work.  The panel will be moderated by Martha H. Kennedy, curator of popular and applied graphic art in the Prints and Photographs Division at the Library of Congress.

Each cartoonist will be asked to describe her initial reaction to the murders of five cartoonists at Charlie Hebdo magazine in Paris on Jan. 7, 2015, and her responses in cartoon and other formats.  Wilkinson and Telnaes will share their perceptions about collective responses to the events from the cartooning community.

The broader, related issue of exercising freedom of expression in the art of cartooning also will be discussed by the cartoonists.  Both will show, and comment on, their own cartoons that have triggered controversy and aroused strong negative and/or positive responses.

Wilkinson is the editorial cartoonist for The Philadelphia Daily News and Telnaes creates animated editorial cartoons and a blog of print cartoons, animated gifs and sketches for The Washington Post.  The only women so far to have won the Pulitzer Prize for their political cartoons, each also has won many other prestigious awards in the field.  They are among a small number of women who pursue political cartooning as their main professional focus.  Both will comment on their own experiences as women in a cartoon specialty heavily dominated by men.

The program, co-sponsored by the Prints and Photographs Division, the Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon and the Interpretive Programs Office, complements the Library of Congress exhibition "Pointing Their Pens: Herblock and Fellow Cartoonists Confront the Issues," which features the editorial cartoons of Herbert L. Block (1909-2001) shown alongside the work of his contemporaries over four decades.  Curated by Sara W. Duke of the Prints and Photographs Division, the exhibition explores the art and expressive power of the editorial cartoon and allows for comparisons of the ways in which cartoonists react to and interpret current events, develop their own distinct visual vocabularies and convey their diverse political opinions.  The exhibit is on view through March 19, 2016 in the Graphic Arts Galleries, ground level, Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First St. S.E., Washington, D.C.

The panel is part of the Swann Foundation's continuing activities to support the study, interpretation, preservation and appreciation of original works of humorous and satiric art by graphic artists from around the world.  The foundation's advisory board is comprised of scholars, collectors, cartoonists and Library of Congress staff members.  The foundation awards one fellowship annually to assist scholarly research and writing projects in the field of caricature and cartoon.  Applications for the 2016-2017 academic year will be due Monday, Feb. 15, 2016.  For more information, visit www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swannhome or e-mail swann@loc.gov

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More on Frank Cho's Spider-Gwen drawing

Personally I'm appalled that 1.) Marvel brought back Gwen Stacey again, 2.) published comics a couple of years ago where she's sleeping with Norman "Green Goblin" Osborne (ick), and 3.) has now given her Spider-Man's powers. Obviously Peter Parker isn't special because pretty much anyone can be Spider-X now.

Anyway, here's some stories:

Frank Cho Draws Manara-Style Spider-Gwen Cover, Catches Flack, Draws Harley Quinn Cover in Response

Written by Jude Terror on Wednesday, April 08 2015
http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/131194-frank-cho-draws-manara-style-spider-gwen-cover-catches-flack-draws-harley-quinn-cover-in-response.html

Spider-Gwen Creator Robbi Rodriguez on Frank Cho Cover: "Be Lucky You're Never Around Me"

Written by Jude Terror on Thursday, April 09 2015
http://www.theouthousers.com/index.php/news/131207-spider-gwen-creator-robbi-rodriguez-on-frank-cho-cover-be-lucky-youre-never-around-me.html

April 15: Ben Acker Skyping at Fantom Comics

Convention Scene reports a Skype appearance by Ben Acker at Fantom Comics:

"BEYOND BELIEF #1" Discussion w/Ben Acker!

• Wednesday, April 15 at 7:00pm Next Week · 70°F / 46°F Clear

• Show Map Fantom Comics 2010 P St NW, Washington, District of Columbia 20036

Ladies and gents, hold onto your martini glasses and gird your metaphysical loins, Frank and Sadie Doyle have made the leap to the funny pages and now come to you in pulp format!

Beyond Belief #1 (of 4) drops today, and to celebrate, we've got a very special guest!

We are overjoyed to welcome Ben Acker, co-creator of THE THRILLING ADVENTURE HOUR podcast, will skyp in to discuss his creative process for new comics series, "Sparks Nevada" and "BEYOND BELIEF #1"

'Old Time D.C.' photo

The Facebook group Old Time D.C., which features old photos of Washington, posted the one below, with the caption: "Reading a comic on a Southwest stoop, 1942 [photo by Gordon Parks via The Library of Congress]"

Voice actor Stan Freberg's obituary in The Post

Stan Freberg, antic visionary of comedy and advertising, dies at 88

By Matt Schudel April 9 2015
http://www.washingtonpost.com/national/stan-freberg-antic-visionary-of-comedy-and-advertising-dies-at-88/2015/04/08/354ab0ee-ddf9-11e4-be40-566e2653afe5_story.html

Today: Lost in NYC at Politics and Prose and Takoma Library

Thursday, April 9

10:30 a.m at Politics & Prose and 7:30 p.m. at Takoma Library (MD) - Nadja Spiegelman and Sergio Garcia Sanchez - Lost in NYC: A Subway Adventure