Thursday, September 08, 2016

Sept 15: The New Spanish Cartoonists Coming to Town Next Week

Join us for the kick-off event of this exciting tour and meet five talented graphic novelists in conversation with Harvey Award winning artist José Villarrubia to discuss how Spanish indie comics are finding a larger voice in Spain and around the globe.

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Washington, D.C.

When

September 15, 2016 6:30 pm

Where

@ Former Residence of the Ambassadors of Spain, 2801 16th St NW Washington, DC 20009

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Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists U.S. Tour

SPAIN arts & culture is pleased to present Spanish graphic novelists –Santiago García, Javier Olivares, David Rubín, Ana Galvañ, and José Domingo– some of the many gifted artists featured in Spanish Fever: Stories by the New Spanish Cartoonists (Fantagraphics, 2016). Based on 2013's Panorama: La novela gráfica española hoy, this anthology showcases the talents of a contemporary wave of Spanish comic authors, from winners of Premio Nacional del Cómic, to rising stars and experimental artists, and calls attention to the high quality of graphic novels emerging from a country with one of the strongest cartoon traditions in Europe.

Santiago García

Santiago García was born in Madrid in 1968. He has written comics and about comics for more than twenty years. He was a founding member of U and Volumen, magazines specializing in comic reviews and news, for which he served as editor. He has written about comics for the cultural supplement of ABC and is the author of La novela gráfica (2010), which has been translated into Portuguese in Brazil, and into English for the University Press of Mississippi as On the Graphic Novel (2015.) In 2011 he received the outreach prize at the Salón del Cómic de Barcelona.

David Rubín

David Rubín was born in Orense in 1977. He is a comics and animation illustrator, who codirected the full-length animated film El espíritu del bosque (The Spirit of the Forest, 2008.) His first graphic novel is El circo del desaliento (The Circus of Discouragement, 2005) after which followed La tetería del oso malayo (The Tea Room of the Sun Bear, 2006) and Cuaderno de tormentas (Notebook of Storms, 2008.) He subsequently published the ambitious El Héroe (The Hero, 2011–2012), a graphic novel in two parts that retells the myth of Hercules from the perspective of superheroes, which was translated into English in 2015 and published by Dark Horse. Following that he adapted Beowulf with a script by Santiago García, also forthcoming in the United States. His works have been published in Italy and France, but in the last few years he's begun working directly in the United States, where he's completed two volumes of The Rise of Aurora West with scripts by Paul Pope and J. T. Petty, and The Fiction (2015) written by Curt Pires.

Javier Olivares

Javier Olivares was born in Madrid in 1964. An illustrator and cartoonist, he started the journal Madriz in the '80s, and since then has contributed work to numerous magazines like El País Semanal and newspapers like El Mundo, as well as illustrating books both for children and adults. Among his best known comic books are Cuentos de la estrella legumbre (Stories from the Legume Star, 2005), La caja negra (The Black Box, 2001), Las crónicas de Ono y Hop (The Chronicles of Ono and Hop, 2007) and El extraño caso del doctor Jekyll y mister Hyde (The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, 2009), this last one with a script by Santiago García, as well as his most recent graphic novel Las meninas (2014), which has been translated into French and also won the National Comic Award.

Ana Galvañ

Ana Galvañ was born in Murcia, Spain. After her time in the Faculty of Fine Arts in Valencia, she moved to Madrid, where she worked as art director. She eventually left advertising to pursue comics and illustration full time. Her work has appeared in publications such as Mortland, Nobrow, Off Life, Clift, Ferocious Quarterly, Autsaider Comics, Skunk Art Mag, and Tik Tok. Galvañ published Trabajo de clase in 2014, Más allá del Arcoiris in 2015 and Luz Verdadera in 2016. Her work was recently included in the anthology Spanish Fever (Fantagraphics, 2016.)

José Domingo

José Domingo was born in Zaragoza in 1982. An illustrator, cartoonist, and animator, Domingo is part of the Polaqia Collective. His first longcomic was Cuimhne: El fuego distante (Cuimhne: The Distant Fire, 2008) with a script by Kike Benlloch. With Aventuras de un oficinista
japonés (Adventures of a Japanese Businessman, 2011) he won the Salón del Cómic de Barcelona prize. This work has been published in the U.K. and the U.S.. His latest works are Conspiraciones (2013), and Pablo and Jane and the Hot Air Contraption (2015).


Organized by SPAIN arts & culture with the support of SPX, Fantagraphics, Astiberri, Maryland Institute College of Art, Consulate of Spain in New York, Columbia University, McNally Jackson and Spain's Secretary of State for Culture.

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David Lasky's early career at William & Mary

From Flat Hat graphics to graphic novels

Written by Emily Chaumont

September 5, 2016

http://flathatnews.com/2016/09/05/from-flat-hat-graphics-to-graphic-novels/

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Venus Winston

by Mike Rhode

Venus Winston is a local artist, native to DC, who is chronicling her battle with cancer through comics. I hope to be able to meet her at this year's Small Press Expo.

What type of comic work or cartooning do you do?

I write and illustrate stories with surreal or slice of life narratives. At a very young age, read a lot of mythology and folklore. In many ways, I feel this how I write.

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

I still paint using acrylic and every now and then create my work in traditional pen and ink, however I have transitioned to mostly digital illustration. It’s far more convenient and easier to clean up.

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

I was born a raised in Washington DC October 1981.

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

Though I was raised in DC, after college I moved to Maryland. Right now I live in Hyattsville.

What is your training and/or education in cartooning?

In high school I attended Duke Ellington School of the Arts majoring in Visual Arts. After graduating I majored in Illustration at Rhode Island School of Design. I started making art at age 8 and loved reading comic books. I actually didn’t start creating comics till 2010, when I started writing. Before this, I wanted to be a children’s book illustrator or animation.

Who are your influences?

I grew up a huge fan of illustrators Leo and Diane Dillon, painter Frida Karlo and comic artists I enjoy are Lucy Knisley, Fabio Ruotolo and Fiona Staples.

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

For a long time, I wasn’t really sure what I wanted to do, just that I wanted to be an artist and had a dry spell as an artist for a time. Regrets or “do-overs” I consider dissatisfaction with the present, so I rarely think like that. I am happy with my place right now. I’ve learned allot working in various art jobs and can now put focus on art that I truly feel satisfied with. Everything happens for a reason, and the path I’ve taken has put me at this exact point. I’m happy with that.

What work are you best-known for?

People in DC know me for my painting. Right now I think people appreciate “Room of Norns” and my work in progress “Cooking with Cancer.”

What work are you most proud of?

I am proud of all my work! In a few months, I’ll be self-publishing a children’s book I’ve been working on for years. So If I must say something about proud, I am proud that I am finally finishing this upcoming piece.

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

I want to publish my written work, possibly contribute illustrations, book covers and editorial work to writers, and start my own publishing company.

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

I paint and create smaller pieces, just so I don’t get rusty.

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

I think that the genres I am working in, like slice of life and medicine, are growing in the states. Super heroes are huge here, but audiences over seas have always appreciated stories that don’t focus on such subject matter. Artists that want to be successful in their field, I feel should explore alternatives to reaching international audiences. The internet, encouragement to self publishing and smaller presses, I think will make it possible for artists and writers to not have to rely heavily on larger publishing companies.

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

Last year I attended Awesome-con and Small Press Expo. I liked Small Press more and will most likely contribute to that convention. Small Press seemed more my audience and I have more appreciation for the stories that came out of it.

What's your favorite thing about DC?

That I grew up here and know people. It’s the best place to stay connected to people I love and admire.

Least favorite?

I think the city has gotten too crowded with people that don’t understand the history and culture of the city. They come with their own culture, which is great, but DC maintained its greatness because of the history here.

What monument or museums do like to take visitors to?

I don’t know about visitors, but MY favorite museums are the Portrait Gallery and American Art Museum. I go all the time just to get away.

How about a favorite local restaurant?

Bangkok 54 in Arlington, VA, Room 11 on 11^th St NW, and Pho 75 in Langley Park, MD

Do you have a website or blog?

Yes www.bongyongart.com and www.cookingwithcancer.tumblr.com

Baltimore Comic Con photos online

Bruce Guthrie has put 2,500 photographs of the 2016 Baltimore Comic Con online.

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Smashing Blackberries"

From DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock:

"Smashing Blackberries"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2043

When I picked up the morning Post off my front stoop last Tuesday morning and got a look at the front page, I knew this was arguably one of their most sublimely insulting headlines ever. Here was the Ice Queen obviously destroying evidence under investigation -- along with other actions that would result in immediate firing and imprisonment for people who aren't Hillary Clinton -- and the Washington Post is queefing out yet another blast of tired old 1950s red-baiting and dick-wagging, continuing to aid Clinton and the Democrats' ongoing deflection of blame and claims of victimhood.

After over a year of Hillary and the Democrats' lies, half-truths, primary rigging, thievery, bullying, threats and insults, the Washington Post still insists that it's the Russians -- the goddamn' Russians -- who are responsible for the loss of faith and trust in the American electoral process. I don't know about the rest of you, but I don't need the Russians' help to lose my trust in American "democracy".

CNN: "Fact Check Confirms Clinton Aide Destroyed Mobile Devices With Hammers"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwiMjLX_ABQ

YourNewsWire.com: "Clinton Had Cell Phones Smashed With Hammers To Destroy Evidence"
http://yournewswire.com/clinton-had-cell-phones-smashed-with-hammers-to-destroy-evidence/

The Hill: "FBI identifies 13 mobile devices Clinton potentially used to send emails"
http://thehill.com/blogs/ballot-box/presidential-races/294319-fbi-report-clinton-possibly-used-13-mobile-devices-to

Sept. 10: Cohen exhibit at A&D Bar

Cartoonist Andrew Cohen (editor of the D.C. Conspiracy's Magic Bullet newspaper) has a solo exhibit at A&D Bar on 9th St. NW. The opening is Saturday, September 10, at 6:30 p.m. Cohen says the exhibit will include "comics, cartoons, and giant massive heads."

Wednesday, September 07, 2016

Wuerker and Cavna talk political cartoons on VOA

Cartoonists' Paradise

By Niki Papadogiannakis & William Gallo

Voice of America August 24, 2016

http://projects.voanews.com/political-cartoons/

Sept. 9: Maier at "B+W" exhibition reception

Cartoonist Dana Maier reports that she has some "comic-y, but not comic" drawings in an exhibition at the Barry Gallery at Marymount University in Arlington, Va. The opening is September 9 from 6-8 p.m. The "B+W" exhibition, which features all black-and-white work, runs through October 14.

Comic Riffs on Al Jaffee's career

A MAD magazine cartoonist shows how growing up poor sparks creativity

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs September 7 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/09/07/a-mad-magazine-cartoonist-shows-how-growing-up-poor-sparks-creativity/

The Post on Raina Telgemeier

Mexican tradition inspires Raina Telgemeier's new graphic novel, 'Ghosts' [in print as 'Ghosts' writer got her start at age 10]

By Mary Quattlebaum

Washington Post September 7 2016, p. C10

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/kidspost/mexican-tradition-inspires-raina-telgemeiers-new-graphic-novel-ghosts/2016/09/06/d9f541de-707b-11e6-8365-b19e428a975e_story.html

Tuesday, September 06, 2016

Mike Jenkins' lunchbag cartoons in the Post

How one student's midday meal became a lunchroom cartoon phenom

By Mike Jenkins
Washington Post September 6 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/food/how-one-students-midday-meal-became-a-lunchroom-phenom/2016/09/01/9a789bc6-633a-11e6-be4e-23fc4d4d12b4_story.html

Sunday, September 04, 2016

Barney & Clyde's Richard Thompson tribute

Gene Weingarten and Dave Clarke did a tribute to their friend Richard Thompson in today's strip - http://www.gocomics.com/barneyandclyde/2016/09/04

Saturday, September 03, 2016

Comic Riffs on Iranian cartoonist detained by Australia

Australia has detained this Iranian refugee for years. Now, his 'courageous' cartoons shine a light on inhumane treatment.

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs September 2 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/09/02/australia-has-detained-this-iranian-refugee-for-years-now-his-courageous-cartoons-shine-a-light-on-inhumane-treatment/

Friday, September 02, 2016

Geppi's museum in Baltimore is 10 years old

I love this place.

Geppi's Entertainment Museum Celebrates 10th Anniversary on September 6

Scoop September 2 2016
http://scoop.previewsworld.com/Home/4/1/73/1017?ArticleID=183494

It's right across the street from this weekend's Baltimore Comic-Con too.

Thursday, September 01, 2016

The Post on a cartoon by Tony Branco

Cartoonist who drew Hillary Clinton in blackface: 'I fail to see the racism'

By Callum Borchers
Washington Post The Fix blog August 30 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/08/30/cartoonist-who-drew-hillary-clinton-in-blackface-i-fail-to-see-the-racism/

One final goodbye to Richard Thompson at Small Press Expo

Richard Thompson: A Celebration of His Life and Art

White Flint Auditorium September 17, 2016 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Richard Thompson (1957-2016)—one his generation's greatest cartoonists and caricaturists—was beloved by readers and fellow artists alike. Pat Oliphant called him "Michelangelo with a sense of humor," and Bill Watterson, who had not said anything publicly in almost 20 years, sent out a note crediting Thompson with "giving me a reason to read the comics again." A short documentary celebrating Thompson's art and generous spirit will be followed by a conversation among Thompson's long-time intimates—his close friend and fellow cartoonist Nick Galifianakis, Shena Wolf, who is the Uclick acquisitions editor and was Richard's editor on Cul De Sac, as well as friend and art historian David Apatoff—concluding with an opportunity for questions and reflections from the audience. Moderated by publisher (Lost Art Books) and editor of the forthcoming Richard Thompson Library series, Joseph Procopio.

Comic Riffs on obituary cartoons

So someone famous has just died. Is the obituary cartoon good or bad for business?

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs September 1 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/09/01/so-someone-famous-has-just-died-is-the-obituary-cartoon-good-or-bad-for-business/

DC-area creators at Baltimore Comic-Con

I apologize if I miss anybody, but here's who should be there:

Marty Baumann (Pixar artist);
Carolyn Belefski (Curls);
Joe Carabeo (Curls);
Jerry Carr (Cryptozoo Crew);
Frank Cho (The Totally Awesome Hulk);
Steve Conley (Bloop);J. Robert Deans (Crass Fed);
Matt Dembicki (Captive of Friendly Cove);
Chris Flick (Capes & Babes);
Alexis Frederick-Frost (Adventures in Cartooning);
John Gallagher (Buzzboy);
SL Gallant (G.I. Joe);
Marc Hempel (Sandman);
Tom King (Batman);
Pop Mhan (Saturday only, He-Man: The Eternity War);
Rafer Roberts (A&A: The Adventures of Archer and Armstrong);
John K. Snyder III (Doctor Midnight);
Mark Wheatley (Doctor Who)

PR: Baltimore Comic-Con 2016 Kicks Off Tomorrow!

Baltimore Comic-Con 2016 Kicks Off Tomorrow!

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - September 1, 2016 - The 17th Annual Baltimore Comic-Con kicks-off tomorrow afternoon, Friday, September 2, 2016 at the Baltimore Convention Center! The show floor will open at 1:00 pm (12:00 pm for VIP Ticket holders), but box offices will be open as early as 8:00 am.

Here are a few last-minute reminders for attendees:

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We are in the Pratt and Howard Street Lobby this year (which is the same entrance as last year).
Online ticket sales end Thursday.
Be sure to arrive early, as lines to enter when the show floor opens will begin to form early.
All attendees need to bring their receipt from their online ticket purchase or their physical tickets and a photo ID, and follow directions of staff members to guide them to the proper lines where their receipts will be collected and wristbands issued.
Those who purchased the VIP Packages should go the VIP booth near WILL CALL to attain their packages.
We have celebrity photo ops and tickets for media guests.
The 7th Annual Costume Contest, sponsored by Toynk.com, will be held on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 3:00 pm for adults (professional and amateur), and Sunday, September 27, 2014 at 2:30 pm for children. Registration will begin as soon as the show opens at 10:00 am and lasts until 1:00 pm each respective contest day. Contest Registration forms will be handed out at the Costume Contest Booth located in the lower Pratt Street lobby for all patrons interested in entering the costume contest. Over-18 registration will cost $10 for professionals and $5 for craftsmen and amateurs. Under-18 registration will be free.
There will be ATMs available throughout the show for your convenience.
Maps for the show are now posted.
To ensure everyone has a safe and fun weekend, please familiarize yourself with the Baltimore Comic-Con Harassment Policy and Weapons Policy.
Bring your comfortable shoes and stay hydrated.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook for all the latest updates and announcements throughout the show.

TICKETS

General Admission and VIP Package tickets for Weekend, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, as well as the Harvey Awards, are now on sale! Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/ for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets now, and as always, kids 10 and under get into the show free with a paid adult General Admission!

Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Oct 27: Carol Tilley speaks on comic book censorship at National Archives main building

Use the Constitution Avenue entrance.

Eaten Fish named Cartoonist Rights Network endangered cartoonist

2016 Courage In Editorial Cartooning Award Winner Announced

http://cartoonistsrights.org/2016-courage-in-editorial-cartooning-award-winner-announced/

Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Robin Ha podcast

25: Having the courage to try something new, with comic book artist Robin Ha.
Julia Carpenter:

The Ladycast August 28 2016

https://soundcloud.com/theladycast/25-having-the-courage-to-try-something-new-with-comic-book-artist-robin-ha

"I only wish that I gave myself a chance to actually do what I wanted to do even sooner."

I spoke this week with comic book artist Robin Ha, whose new book, Cook Korean!: A Comic Book with Recipes, came out early last month. Robin is a Korean immigrant who is formally trained in illustration, but who has continually pushed herself to #dothething throughout her life -- from moving to the U.S. and learning English, to learning to cook, to writing a whole damn book. Robin and I talk about the limitations we often put on ourselves when it comes to creative work, how cooking is similar to painting, and how most Asian mother-daughter relationships are very, very similar.
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Follow Robin on Twitter: twitter.com/RobinHaART
Robin's blog: banchancomic.tumblr.com/
Get Robin's book: amzn.to/2c73Iq4
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'Cook Korean' Shares Traditional Food in a New Way

'Cook Korean' Shares Traditional Food in a New Way
Angie Goff
NBC4 Washington (August 30 2016)
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Korean-Cooking-Guest_Washington-DC-391758141.html

In "Cook Korean," author Robin Ha shares pieces of her life's story
and easy ways to make traditional Korean food. Ha stopped by News4
Midday to share more about the comic book style cook book.

PR: SPX Special Guests Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell, Co-Creators of the March Trilogy

For Immediate Release

Contact: Warren Bernard

Email: warren@spxpo.com

Small Press Expo Announces Special Guests Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell for SPX 2016

Bethesda, Maryland; September 1, 2016
Media Release – Andrew Aydin and Nate Powell collaborated with Civil Rights legend Congressman John Lewis on one of the most powerful graphic novel series in the history of the medium. The award winning March series documents Congress Lewis' experiences in the early Civil Rights movement, culminating with the March on Selma in 1965.
The final book in the series, March: Book 3, was released this past June to numerous accolades from across the literary and political spectrum. In July, March: Book 2 won the 2016 Eisner Award for Best Reality-Based Work, and in August, the March trilogy was in the top three spots on the New York Times Graphic Novel Bestseller List.

Special guests Andrew and Nate will be at the Top Shelf table signing copies of their collaboration, as well as being on a panel discussion about the series as part of SPX 2016 slate of programming. They are in addition to previously announced special guests Daniel Clowes, Lisa Hanawalt, Jeffrey Brown, Trina Robbins, Charles Burns, Jaime & Gilbert Hernandez, Sarah Glidden Carol Tyler, Jim Woodring, Drew Friedman, Sophie Goldstein, Ed Piskor, and a rare festival appearance by Joe Sacco.

International special guests for SPX 2016 are Tom Gauld, Roger Langridge, Aimée de Jongh, Pascal Girard, Cyril Pedrosa, Steffen Kverneland, Santiago García, Ana Galvañ, David Rubín, Javier Olivares and José Domingo.

Andrew Aydin serves as Digital Director & Policy Advisor to Congressman John Lewis in Washington, D.C., with whom he co-wrote the March series. While studying at Georgetown University in Washington, Andrew wrote his master's thesis on the history and impact of Martin Luther King & The Montgomery Story. As March has grown into a bona fide phenomenon, Andrew continues to publish and lecture about the history of comics in the civil rights movement — including giving talks at the headquarters of both Google and Apple.

Nate Powell, the artist behind the March series, graduated from the School of Visual Arts in 2000. After a decade of working with adults with developmental disabilities, Nate devoted himself full-time to writing and drawing comics. In addition to the March series, his work includes You Don't Say, Any Empire, Swallow Me Whole, The Silence of Our Friends, and The Year of the Beasts. Nate's work has received copious honors, including the Eisner Award for Best Graphic Novel, a Los Angeles Times Book Prize nomination, and four "Great Graphic Novels for Teens" from the American Library Association

SPX 2016 takes place on Saturday and Sunday, September 17-18, and will have over 650 creators, 280 exhibitor tables and 22 programming slots to entertain, enlighten and introduce attendees to the amazing world of independent and small press comics.

Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit that brings together more than 650 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. The expo includes a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.

The Ignatz Award is a festival prize held every year at SPX recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, with the winners chosen by attendees at the show.

As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which funds graphic novel purchases for public and academic libraries, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), which protects the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, visit their website at http://www.cbldf.org. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.smallpressexpo.com.

Dr. Anita Auerbach's eulogy for Richard Thompson

"ARE YOU READY?" "NOOOO!"
Dr. Anita Auerbach
https://findthequiet.com/2016/08/30/are-you-ready-noooo/

Monday, August 29, 2016

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Police vs. Cannabis: an Infographic"

From Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist:

"Police vs. Cannabis: an Infographic"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2038

Ignore the anti-legalization shrieking and propaganda, and consider this little factoid: Police have murdered 765 people in the US this year – so far. Meanwhile, absolutely 0 – count 'em, ZERO – people worldwide have died as a direct result of smoking cannabis through all of recorded history.

That's right, smoking cannabis will not kill you – unless you do it in front of a moving bus. See you in DC on September 24!

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Michael Cavna remembers Richard Thompson

Richard Thompson: The art of being a smart, humane artist in a vitriolic, wired world

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs August 29 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/08/29/richard-thompson-the-art-of-a-being-a-smart-humane-artist-in-a-vitriolic-wired-world/

Comics Riffs on Laika Studio and Kubo

The rise of Travis Knight, the son of Nike's founder who built an animation powerhouse [in print as A Knight is a rising king of animation, August 22, 2016]

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs August 19 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/08/19/the-rise-of-travis-knight-the-son-of-nikes-founder-who-built-an-animation-powerhouse/

Sept 21: Juana Medina at Library of Congress

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 – 12 Noon- 1pm
I JUANA LIVE IN AMERICA: AN IMMIGRANT'S [CREATIVE] JOURNEY

Award-winning illustrator Juana Medina will discuss her work and her artistic journey as a Colombian artist living in the United States. Medina is an illustrator and author for children's books, as well as a teacher at George Washington University.

Cosponsored by the Hispanic Division and the Hispanic Cultural Society of the Library of Congress.

Location: Dining Room A, James Madison Building, 6th floor
Event is free and open to the public.
Contact: cgom@loc.gov

https://www.loc.gov/rr/hispanic/events.html

Sept 26: Kate Beaton at Hooray for Books

Monday, September 26th: We are thrilled to announce that author and cartoonist extraordinaire Kate Beaton is coming to Hooray for Books! If you are a fan of webcomics, then you might already love Beaton's Hark! A Vagrant series. If you frequent our Wednesday Story Times, then you definitely know how much we love her first picture book, The Princess and the Pony. Now, come out to Hooray for Books! as Beaton presents her second and newest picture book, King Baby, available on September 13th. Just as hilarious as all of Beaton's work, King Baby is sure to be a story time favorite that will resonate with everyone who has ever been a parent, aunt or uncle, sibling, or even just seen a baby in action. Pre-order your copy at Hooray for Books! by dropping by or calling 703-548-4092 during regular business hours. You must purchase at least one Scholastic title from Hooray for Books! in order to join the signing line.

6 pm.

1555 King Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 548-4092

info@hooray4books.com

www.hooray4books.com

Richard Thompson Memorial Celebration photographs

Richard's old friend Bruce Guthrie photographed the service and the 'mingling' before and afterwards. See the pictures at

http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2016_08_27B3_RThompson_Memorial3

http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2016_08_27B1_RThompson_Memorial

Excellent Washington Post story on North Korean cartoonist

Reaching a South Korean audience by finding laughs from North Korea [in print as Artist plays a rough life in North Korea for laughs]

By Anna Fifield
Washington Post August 29 2016, p. A7
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/reaching-a-south-korean-audience-by-finding-laughs-from-north-korea/2016/08/28/24e0cb53-b075-40de-a2a6-cb4305cf4607_story.html

New local comic-con next summer

Kevin Bednarz, owner of the comics shop Comic Logic in Ashburn, Va., has posted a teaser about a new local comics convention aimed for next summer. NOVA-Con is planned for July 2017 at the Ritz Carlton in Tyson's Corner.

Per his Facebook post: "A one of a kind comic/art/pop culture convention. Many more details and announcements to come in the following weeks & months. Stay tuned."

Click here to see the teaser trailer for the planned show.

Comic Riffs talks to Trudeau about Trump

Prior to his visit to Politics and Prose bookstore today, Michael Cavna talks to Garry Trudeau of Doonesbury -

'Yuge!'/'Doonesbury' cartoonist Garry Trudeau: 'If Trump wins, I'll miss civilization as we know it.'

By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs August 29 2016
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2016/08/29/yugedoonesbury-cartoonist-garry-trudeau-if-trump-wins-ill-miss-civilization-as-we-know-it/

Friday, August 26, 2016

Gail Rubin remembers Richard Thompson

Cartoonist Richard Thompson Made Us Laugh

by Gail Rubin

A Good Goodbye blog August 26th, 2016
http://agoodgoodbye.com/notable-obituaries/cartoonist-richard-thompson-made-us-laugh/

Before you read that -

The service for Richard Thompson will be held at the National Press Club in Washington, DC, this Saturday, August 27th at 1pm.

IT WILL BE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC from 1pm until 2:30 pm, after which there will be a private reception for friends and family.

Sept 2-4: Baltimore Comic Con programming

Baltimore Comic-Con 2016 Announces Panel Programming

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 22, 2016 - The 17th annual Baltimore Comic-Con returns to the Baltimore Convention Center the weekend of September 2-4, 2016. Tickets are available now for General Admission, VIP, and Harvey Awards! As is the case every year, we have received a steady stream of requests for our Panel schedule -- details are now ready for release, and we're really excited to share them with you!

Friday will feature a panel on our 2016 Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook featuring the cast of Archie Comics, a spotlight on J.M. DeMatteis, and numerous panels featuring some of the industry's largest publishers including DC, IDW, and Valiant Entertainment!

Saturday, publisher panels include Marvel, BOOM! Studios, and Archie, spotlight panels on Joe Giella, Al Jaffee, John McCrea, Guest of Honor Kevin Eastman, and media guests Candice Patton, Kristian Nairn, and Sean Astin, and a drawing demonstration from Adam Hughes.

Sunday, learn about the connection between music and comics, world building, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, and attend spotlights on Steve Englehart, Howard Chaykin, Soman Chainani, and media guest Hayley Atwell!

We also continue our series of cosplay-oriented panels throughout the weekend, featuring topics of interest to both participants and spectators alike.

And, of course, don't let your children miss the excitement scheduled for the Kids Love Comics Pavilion!

Continue reading here.

Wednesday, August 24, 2016

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Return Of The Choom"

From DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock:

"Return Of The Choom"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2034

Inspired by a scene from Return Of The Jedi in which Han Solo is frozen in carbonite in Jabba's lair, this poster announces a new round of cannabis legalization protest in Washington, DC and the White House on September 24, and calls on the DEA to "release the #Choom" -- to deschedule cannabis and free all prisoners being held for marijuana "crimes".

Needless to say, there's a lot of discontent boiling in the cannabis activist community about the DEA dragging its feet and stringing everybody along for months before finally blowing us off and refusing to remove cannabis from its "Schedule 1" list, alongside heroin. Much of the criticism is also directed at President Sparkle Pony, who claimed he would let science dictate policy and not politics, but has consistently chosen to support the failed Drug War policies which have their roots in the Nixon Administration. (The joke going around the DCMJ office is that the DEA has Obama "frozen, like Han Solo"; the term "choom" refers to Obama's weed-smoking posse from school, nicknamed the "Choom Gang".)