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Friday, December 25, 2015
PR: Day After Christmas Sidewalk Sale Tomorrow at Third Eye Comics Annapolis
A Christmas 66 years in the making
Last month we ran the following story about Bill Cogswell reading Whiz Comics in 1949. A friendly reader of ComicsDC, Brian C. (who lives nowhere around here and whom I'm only slightly acquainted with) actually sent a copy of the comic to me for Bill. Here's Bill enjoying it today for Christmas in 2015.
Here's the original post:
My friend and neighbor Bill Cogswell used to collect comics back in the day. When his sister Ellen passed away recently,
I saw this picture of them. It's Christmas 1949 and Bill appears to be
reading Whiz Comics #119 (March 1950 cover date)* judging from the Grand Comics Database (which provided the image). Captain Marvel was the main feature.
Following the old familiar story, Bill's mother threw away his comic books when they moved within Arlington.
*comics came out months before their cover date to fool the newsstands into keeping them on display longer.
Jan. 9: Character designing with Chris Scott
Local cartoonist (and Fantom Comics employee) Chris Scott
will host a character design workshop Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. at Fantom Comics. The
Facebook event page doesn’t mention if there is a fee for it. (Chris is an
excellent illustrator and very personable and fun.)
Thursday, December 24, 2015
AAEC and Comic Riffs on Telnaes cartoon
Telnaes Cartoon on Cruz: Statement from AAEC Board
by AAEC on December 24, 2015
The Post just pulled a Ted Cruz cartoon. Would you have published it?
By Michael Cavna and David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog December 23 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/12/23/the-post-just-pulled-this-ted-cruz-cartoon-would-you-have-published-it/
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog December 23 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/12/23/the-post-just-pulled-this-ted-cruz-cartoon-would-you-have-published-it/
The Post and Clay Jones on Telnaes' Cruz cartoon
Why that now-retracted Washington Post cartoon is a gift to Ted Cruz [in print as 'For Cruz, Post cartoon a gift that'll keep on giving', Dec 24, p. A6
Ted Cruz Battles Cartoons
by Clay Jones
http://claytoonz.com/2015/12/24/ted-cruz-battles-cartoons/
Wednesday, December 23, 2015
More on The Post's censorship of Telnaes' cartoon
Washington Post Pulls Ann Telnaes Cartoon Featuring Depiction Of Ted Cruz's Children
Tom SpurgeonDecember 23, 2015
http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/washington_post_pulls_ann_telnaes_cartoon_featuring_depiction_of_ted_cruzs/Washington Post's Cruz cartoon rekindles debate over candidates' children
(Reporting by Erin McPike and Susan Heavey; Editing by Bill Trott)
Reuters Dec 23, 2015 http://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-election-cruz-idUSKBN0U61EU20151223
December's books received
As I've done this fall, I'm noting the books that I've received for review, but haven't had time to read yet. Publisher's descriptions are in italics.
The book I'm most looking forward to reading is Singapore's Sonny Liew's fake biography of a cartoonist. This has already been published overseas, and caused a contretemps within the Singaporean government over its funding.
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye
Meet Charlie Chan Hock Chye.
Now in his early 70s, Chan has been making comics in his native Singapore since 1954, when he was a boy of 16. As he looks back on his career over five decades, we see his stories unfold before us in a dazzling array of art styles and forms, their development mirroring the evolution in the political and social landscape of his homeland and of the comic book medium itself.
With The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye Sonny Liew has drawn together a myriad of genres to create a thoroughly ingenious and engaging work, where the line between truth and construct may sometimes be blurred, but where the story told is always enthralling, bringing us on a uniquely moving, funny, and thought-provoking journey through the life of an artist and the history of a nation.
Titan continues reprinting European comics last seen a couple of decades ago.There's a lot of zaftig nudity in this first one. None of these are particularly to my taste, but Titan is doing an excellent job with their production values and pricing.
THE QUEST FOR THE TIME BIRD
by
by
DC's version of the venerable Li'l Archie books claim to be for ages 8-12, but I think as a comics - chapterbook mashup, it'll hit for younger kids. The draft I got has very rough pencils, but Nguyen's art looks like a good fit. If you skip over the illogic of the story and characters completely that is.
Study Hall of Justice (DC Comics: Secret Hero Society #1)
by
The team behind DC Comics LIL' GOTHAM takes readers to the halls of Ducard Academy in Gotham City, where a young Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman start their very own Junior Detective Agency!
Young Bruce Wayne is the new kid at Ducard Academy, a prep school for gifted middle school students. Bruce finds out pretty quickly that he doesn't fit in: the faculty seems to not just encourage villainous behavior from its students, but reward it. He makes friends with two other outsiders, farm boy Clark Kent and the regal Diana Prince. The three band together to form a detective squad to find out why all of these extraordinary kids have been brought together at Ducard Academy, and to see just what the faculty is plotting.
An all-new series from the Eisner-nominated team behind Batman Lil' Gotham (Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs), Secret Hero Society uses comics, journal entries, and doodles to reimagine Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman as three students in the same school. They'll try their best to solve their case, but just because you're faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, or an Amazonian princess, it doesn't mean you get to stay up past eleven.
The book I'm most looking forward to reading is Singapore's Sonny Liew's fake biography of a cartoonist. This has already been published overseas, and caused a contretemps within the Singaporean government over its funding.
The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye Meet Charlie Chan Hock Chye.
Now in his early 70s, Chan has been making comics in his native Singapore since 1954, when he was a boy of 16. As he looks back on his career over five decades, we see his stories unfold before us in a dazzling array of art styles and forms, their development mirroring the evolution in the political and social landscape of his homeland and of the comic book medium itself.
With The Art of Charlie Chan Hock Chye Sonny Liew has drawn together a myriad of genres to create a thoroughly ingenious and engaging work, where the line between truth and construct may sometimes be blurred, but where the story told is always enthralling, bringing us on a uniquely moving, funny, and thought-provoking journey through the life of an artist and the history of a nation.
Titan continues reprinting European comics last seen a couple of decades ago.There's a lot of zaftig nudity in this first one. None of these are particularly to my taste, but Titan is doing an excellent job with their production values and pricing.
THE QUEST FOR THE TIME BIRD
by
MAKE WAY FOR THE TANK GIRL OF THE NEW MILLENIUM!
After a break of 20 years, artist extraordinaire Jamie Hewlett (GORILLAZ) is leaping back on the Tank Girl wagon, re-teaming with series co-creator Alan Martin to bring you a whole new take on the foul-mouthed, gun toting, swill-swigging hellion! Featuring riotous 100% original content from Hewlett & Martin along with contributions from a host of series stalwarts and newcomers, get your head down, put your hands over your private parts, and prepare for a chaotic collection of strips, pin-ups, and random carnage!
Ok, I don't get the appeal of this book at all...
Alien Next Door
by Joey Spiotto
Titan, $15
See a new, caring side to the legendary science fiction monster as he tends to Jonesy the cat, endeavours to keep his house cleaner than the Nostromo, and searches for his place on a cold, new, alien world: Earth. From facehuggers to feather dusters, discover how the perfect killing machine relaxes after a day of scaring space marines.
by
After a break of 20 years, artist extraordinaire Jamie Hewlett (GORILLAZ) is leaping back on the Tank Girl wagon, re-teaming with series co-creator Alan Martin to bring you a whole new take on the foul-mouthed, gun toting, swill-swigging hellion! Featuring riotous 100% original content from Hewlett & Martin along with contributions from a host of series stalwarts and newcomers, get your head down, put your hands over your private parts, and prepare for a chaotic collection of strips, pin-ups, and random carnage!
Ok, I don't get the appeal of this book at all...Alien Next Door
by Joey Spiotto
Titan, $15
See a new, caring side to the legendary science fiction monster as he tends to Jonesy the cat, endeavours to keep his house cleaner than the Nostromo, and searches for his place on a cold, new, alien world: Earth. From facehuggers to feather dusters, discover how the perfect killing machine relaxes after a day of scaring space marines.
by
DC's version of the venerable Li'l Archie books claim to be for ages 8-12, but I think as a comics - chapterbook mashup, it'll hit for younger kids. The draft I got has very rough pencils, but Nguyen's art looks like a good fit. If you skip over the illogic of the story and characters completely that is.
Study Hall of Justice (DC Comics: Secret Hero Society #1)
by
The team behind DC Comics LIL' GOTHAM takes readers to the halls of Ducard Academy in Gotham City, where a young Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman start their very own Junior Detective Agency!
Young Bruce Wayne is the new kid at Ducard Academy, a prep school for gifted middle school students. Bruce finds out pretty quickly that he doesn't fit in: the faculty seems to not just encourage villainous behavior from its students, but reward it. He makes friends with two other outsiders, farm boy Clark Kent and the regal Diana Prince. The three band together to form a detective squad to find out why all of these extraordinary kids have been brought together at Ducard Academy, and to see just what the faculty is plotting.
An all-new series from the Eisner-nominated team behind Batman Lil' Gotham (Dustin Nguyen and Derek Fridolfs), Secret Hero Society uses comics, journal entries, and doodles to reimagine Batman, Superman, and Wonder Woman as three students in the same school. They'll try their best to solve their case, but just because you're faster than a speeding bullet, more powerful than a locomotive, or an Amazonian princess, it doesn't mean you get to stay up past eleven.
More on Telnaes' cartoon of Cruz family
Ted Cruz Blasts Washington Post Cartoon of Daughters as Monkeys
by Hallie Jackson and Henry Austin
Dec 23 2015, 7:19 am ET
http://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2016-election/ted-cruz-blasts-washington-post-cartoon-daughters-monkeys-n484901 Baltimore's KAL at the Economist
The year in KAL's cartoons
Our most popular editorial cartoons of 2015
Dec 23rd 2015 | Online extrahttp://www.economist.com/news/christmas/21684106-our-most-popular-editorial-cartoons-2015-year-kals-cartoons
EVERY week The Economist publishes an illustrated comment on the state of the world by our editorial cartoonist, Kevin Kallaugher, known as KAL. Here are the most popular KAL cartoons of the year.
Politico's Year in Politics cartoons
The nation's cartoonists on the year in politics
Every year political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are thousands of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this year's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
By POLITICO 12/22/15
Telnaes cartoon censored at The Post
Washington Post removes cartoon depicting Ted Cruz's daughters as monkeys
12/22/15
http://www.politico.com/story/2015/12/cruz-daughters-washington-post-217085Monday, December 21, 2015
That darn Matt Davies and Richard Johnson
A local illustration and cartoon historian writes in...
Kudos to this artist [in print as Art that brings the courtroom to life].
David Apatoff, McLean
Washington Post December 19 2015
And then there's the other shoe...
The Zuckerbergs' example [in print as Wrongly mocking a good example].
Paul S. Frommer, Alexandria
Washington Post December 19 2015https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-zuckerbergs-example/2015/12/18/6f715a66-9dfc-11e5-9ad2-568d814bbf3b_story.html
The Post on Netflix animated short series
'F Is for Family': Bill Burr's stiff salute to the brutality of being a '70s child [in print as 'F Is for Family': That cruder '70s show].
By Hank Stuever TV critic Washington Post December 19 2015, p. C1-2
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/f-is-for-family-bill-burrs-stiff-salute-to-the-brutality-of-being-a-70s-child/2015/12/18/faa4815c-a37f-11e5-ad3f-991ce3374e23_story.html
Jan 6: One Year After Charlie Hebdo at the Newseum
One Year After Charlie Hebdo
Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Knight Studio at the Newseum
555 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C.
This program is free and open to the public. Registration is required.
RSVP >
Join the Newseum Institute and Reporters Without Borders for a discussion of the impact world-wide on a free press and free expression after the terrorist attacks on the Charlie Hebdo magazine staff on Jan. 7, 2015, and on the public at multiple sites in Paris eleven months later. Panelists will include experts from the U.S. in the Knight Studio and online participants from France.
Sunday, December 20, 2015
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Hoorah, sledding!"
"Hoorah, sledding!"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1821
The latest Congressional spending bill prevents the District Of Columbia from funding abortion services for poor women and regulating and taxing the sale of marijuana. They did, however, repeal the ban on sledding on the Capitol grounds, after a vigorous local outcry last winter.
Apparently, they're still hurting from all the bad publicity they caught with the sledding ban, but could care less about all the ill will they get by restricting women's healthcare rights and the right to tax and regulate a plant that's been legal for nearly a year. Still, there's prime sledding opening up on the hill at the West Front, so there's that.
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1821
The latest Congressional spending bill prevents the District Of Columbia from funding abortion services for poor women and regulating and taxing the sale of marijuana. They did, however, repeal the ban on sledding on the Capitol grounds, after a vigorous local outcry last winter.
Apparently, they're still hurting from all the bad publicity they caught with the sledding ban, but could care less about all the ill will they get by restricting women's healthcare rights and the right to tax and regulate a plant that's been legal for nearly a year. Still, there's prime sledding opening up on the hill at the West Front, so there's that.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Comic book store is more than POW! BONK! BAM!
Comic book store is more than POW! BONK! BAM!
The Post reviews the non-Star Wars cartoon opening this weekend
'Alvin and the Chipmunks' sequel takes a familiar route
By Caitlin Moore December 18 2015https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/alvin-and-the-chipmunks-sequel-takes-a-familiar-route/2015/12/17/4c0cdd96-a2a9-11e5-b53d-972e2751f433_story.html
Review: 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip' Features a Trip to Miami
A version of this review appears in print on December 18, 2015, on page C8 of the New York edition with the headline: Review: 'Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip' Features a Trip to Miami.
Thursday, December 17, 2015
Holiday cheer, superhero style
A floor at an office building at 19th and L Sts. NW in D.C. dressed its windows to send a holiday message.
Catching up: The Post talked to Kelly Sue DeConnick this fall
'Bitch Planet's' Kelly Sue DeConnick on prison movies and nudity in art
Act Four blog October 22 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/10/22/bitch-planets-kelly-sue-deconnick-on-prison-movies-and-nudity-in-art/
'Bitch Planet' creator Kelly Sue DeConnick on football, prison labor and patriarchy
By Alyssa RosenbergAct Four blog October 23 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/wp/2015/10/23/bitch-planet-creator-kelly-sue-deconnick-on-football-prison-labor-and-patriarchy/
Free Star Wars comic at Third Eye Comics in Annapolis today.
As most of you already know, we're pretty darn excited about the new STAR WARS: EPISODE VII movie -- and, because of that, we wanted to do something special for those of you who may be popping by to visit us on your way to see the film on 12/17!
Pop by our Annapolis location (2027A WEST ST ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401), and mention this posting at the counter, and we'll hook you up with issue #1 of the STAR WARS: SHATTERED EMPIRE JOURNEY TO FORCE AWAKENS series... TOTALLY FREE!
Even better -- this is an EXCLUSIVE Third Eye Comics variant of the issue #1, featuring a cover that you can only scoop from Third Eye by the very talented FRANCESCO FRANCAVILLA!
If you end up taking home issue #1, falling in love with it, and wanting to read more, we've got issues 2,3, and 4 in stock to catch you up to the whole series, OR, you can just scoop the graphic novel, which collects all four into one volume!
Dec 20: Charlie Brown Christmas concert at National Gallery of Art
- Eric Mintel Quartet featuring Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir
December 20 at 3:30
West Building, West Garden Court- http://www.nga.gov/content/ngaweb/calendar/concerts/seventy-fourth/eric-mintel-quartet-featuring-central-bucks-west-high-school-cho.html
http://www.nga.gov/content/dam/ngaweb/calendar/concerts/pdfs/ngaconcerts-74-12-20.pdf
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of A Charlie Brown Christmas.
City Paper notices Big Planet Vienna's ultimatum
How to Get Banned For Life From Big Planet Comics
Posted by Matt Cohen on December 16, 2015http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/film/2015/12/16/how-to-get-banned-for-life-from-big-planet-comics/
Wednesday, December 16, 2015
Jan. 30: Exploring Historical Comics
The "Exploring Historical Comics" at the National Museum of American History has been re-scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 30, 12:30-3:30 p.m. The event will feature the museum's Youth Civic Engagement Program, representatives from Hirshhorn’s ARTLAB+, Rebecca Goldfield, author of Captive of Friendly Cove, Troy Allen and Evan Keeling, contributor to District Comics and Andrew Aydin, co-author of March.
Jason Rodriguez on public radio
On Second Thought radio December 16, 2015: Umano Clothing | Artists Against Police Brutality | Artists Who Own
http://www.gpb.org/on-second-thought/episodes/386
https://soundcloud.com/onsecondthought/full-show-december-16-2015
"And there's a long standing connection between activism and art. Art has been used in social and political movements throughout history to inspire change. Now, a creative anthology takes a stand against violence at the hands of law enforcement. It's called "Artists Against Police Brutality" and features a collection of comic strips, flash fiction, and essays from artists and writers across the country. The proceeds from the book go to The Innocence Project. Host Celeste Headlee speak with Jason Rodriguez, who edited the anthology, and Georgia artist Melanie Stevens about art's role in the Black Lives Matter movement."
http://www.gpb.org/on-second-thought/episodes/386
https://soundcloud.com/onsecondthought/full-show-december-16-2015
"And there's a long standing connection between activism and art. Art has been used in social and political movements throughout history to inspire change. Now, a creative anthology takes a stand against violence at the hands of law enforcement. It's called "Artists Against Police Brutality" and features a collection of comic strips, flash fiction, and essays from artists and writers across the country. The proceeds from the book go to The Innocence Project. Host Celeste Headlee speak with Jason Rodriguez, who edited the anthology, and Georgia artist Melanie Stevens about art's role in the Black Lives Matter movement."
Marc Nobleman on Bill Finger's contributions to Batman
The creators of Batman and Superman have an incredible story to tell; Marc Tyler Nobleman brings attention to comic book writers and artists who went unrecognized [in print as Superhero creators get origin stories]
By Mary QuattlebaumWashington Post December 16 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/the-creators-of-batman-and-superman-have-an-incredible-story-to-tell/2015/12/15/cb3f99b0-a023-11e5-8728-1af6af208198_story.htmlIf you go
What: Marc Tyler Nobleman, above, will talk about his books and the secrets behind Superman and Batman.
Where: Bethesda Library,
7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Maryland.
7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda, Maryland.
When: Saturday at 2 p.m.
How much: Free.
Best for: Age 8 and older.
For more information: A parent can call 240-777-0970 or check montgomerycountymd.gov/library.Comic Riffs on Charlie Hebdo book
From beyond grave, Charlie Hebdo editor's last manifesto preaches against hate
Washington Post Comic Riffs December 16 2015
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2015/12/16/from-beyond-grave-charlie-hebdo-editors-last-manifesto-preaches-against-hate/
Tuesday, December 15, 2015
Library of Congress puts Book Festival 2015 videos online
Of specific interest to ComicsDC are:
Title: Stephan Pastis: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Stephan Pastis
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 55 minutes
Speaker: Diane Noomin,Miss Lasko-Gross,Trina Robbins
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 50 minutes
Title: Cece Bell: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Cece Bell
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 32 minutes
Title: Jennifer Holm: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Jennifer L. Holm
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 28 minutes
Title: Peter de Sève: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Peter de Sève
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 43 minutes
Title: Stephan Pastis: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Stephan Pastis
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 55 minutes
Title: Graphic Novels Panel 1: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Keith Knight ,Lalo Alcaraz ,Scott Stantis
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 55 minutes
Speaker: Diane Noomin,Miss Lasko-Gross,Trina Robbins
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 50 minutes
Title: Cece Bell: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Cece Bell
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 32 minutes
Title: Jennifer Holm: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Jennifer L. Holm
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 28 minutes
Title: Peter de Sève: Book Fest 15
Speaker: Peter de Sève
Event Date: 2015/05/09
Running Time: 43 minutes
March vol. 2 makes 'best of' list
The Good Comics for Kids 2015 Gift Guide
by Brigid Alverson
Good Comics for Kids blog December 15, 2015
http://blogs.slj.com/goodcomicsforkids/2015/12/15/the-good-comics-for-kids-2015-gift-guide/
Monday, December 14, 2015
Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Gil Rivera
by Mike Rhode
Gil Rivera was selling prints of his comic book art concepts this past weekend at a holiday bazaar in Arlington. I took the opportunity to ask him to fill out our usual questionnaire.
What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?I do sequential art (i.e. storyboards, comic books, and character designs).
How do you do it? Traditional pen and ink, computer or a combination?
Traditional pencil and ink, then scanned into the computer and then colored with Adobe Photoshop.
When (within a decade is fine) and where were you born?
I'm a late 70's kid, born in Laredo, TX, but raised in San Antonio.
Why are you in Washington now? What neighborhood or area do you live in?
My wife is active duty Air Force, so she plucked me out of Hollywood once we got married and now we reside in Alexandria, VA.
What is your training and/or education in cartooning?
Most of my training is self taught, however, now I'm enrolled at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for Graphic Design. I graduate in 12 weeks.
Who are your influences?
So many, but to name a few: Will Eisner, Walt Simonson, Joe Mad, Bernard Chang, Ken Lashley, Todd McFarlane and so many others.
If you could, what in your career would you do-over or change?
Start earlier, right out of high school. Ignored the haters.
What work are you best-known for?
Storyboards for the "Theory of a Deadman" band's music video.
What work are you most proud of?My current comic book "Nite Stalker."
What would you like to do or work on in the future?
A live-action Nite Stalker Trilogy.
What do you do when you're in a rut or have writer's block?
Talk to my writing partner Christopher Paul Campbell, CEO of Dead Light Films, a long-time friend and colleague, and bounce ideas around. Youtube all my favorite artists for inspiration.
What do you think will be the future of your field?I think we are the future now. Comics are really starting to explode with all the new movies. The next step is to get the young kids back to reading the books or maybe creating their own comics.
What local cons do you attend? The Small Press Expo, Intervention, or others? Any comments about attending them?Since we are new in town, we just starting looking at all the upcoming conventions and shows. I would like to attend all of them if I can.
What's your favorite thing about DC?
All the history, museums, monuments, and the Metro.
Least favorite?
The cold.
What monument or museum do like to take visitors to?
The Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum.
How about a favorite local restaurant?
Faccia Luna in Old Town Alexandria.
Do you have a website or blog?
Under Construction as we speak.
Gil Rivera was selling prints of his comic book art concepts this past weekend at a holiday bazaar in Arlington. I took the opportunity to ask him to fill out our usual questionnaire.
What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?I do sequential art (i.e. storyboards, comic books, and character designs).
How do you do it? Traditional pen and ink, computer or a combination?
Traditional pencil and ink, then scanned into the computer and then colored with Adobe Photoshop.
When (within a decade is fine) and where were you born?
I'm a late 70's kid, born in Laredo, TX, but raised in San Antonio.
Why are you in Washington now? What neighborhood or area do you live in?
My wife is active duty Air Force, so she plucked me out of Hollywood once we got married and now we reside in Alexandria, VA.
What is your training and/or education in cartooning?
Most of my training is self taught, however, now I'm enrolled at the Art Institute of Pittsburgh for Graphic Design. I graduate in 12 weeks.
Who are your influences?
So many, but to name a few: Will Eisner, Walt Simonson, Joe Mad, Bernard Chang, Ken Lashley, Todd McFarlane and so many others.
If you could, what in your career would you do-over or change?
Start earlier, right out of high school. Ignored the haters.
What work are you best-known for?
Storyboards for the "Theory of a Deadman" band's music video.
What work are you most proud of?My current comic book "Nite Stalker."
What would you like to do or work on in the future?
A live-action Nite Stalker Trilogy.
What do you do when you're in a rut or have writer's block?
Talk to my writing partner Christopher Paul Campbell, CEO of Dead Light Films, a long-time friend and colleague, and bounce ideas around. Youtube all my favorite artists for inspiration.
What do you think will be the future of your field?I think we are the future now. Comics are really starting to explode with all the new movies. The next step is to get the young kids back to reading the books or maybe creating their own comics.
What local cons do you attend? The Small Press Expo, Intervention, or others? Any comments about attending them?Since we are new in town, we just starting looking at all the upcoming conventions and shows. I would like to attend all of them if I can.
What's your favorite thing about DC?
All the history, museums, monuments, and the Metro.
Least favorite?
The cold.
What monument or museum do like to take visitors to?
The Udvar Hazy Air and Space Museum.
How about a favorite local restaurant?
Faccia Luna in Old Town Alexandria.
Do you have a website or blog?
Under Construction as we speak.
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