Deaths in 2017
included Disney ‘imagineer’ Xavier Atencio, British cartoonist Edmund Bagwell, British
comic book artist Jim Baikie, New Zealand’s Murray Ball, Groundwood Books
publisher Sheila Barry, Leo Baxendale, editorial cartoonist Richard Benbrook, National
Register editorial cartoonist Tom Berger, caricaturist Bob Bowman, minicomics
creator Shane Patrick Boyle, Geof Brooks, Dick Bruna, Rich Buckler, Italian
western writer Renzo Calegari, comic book artist John Calnan, religious
cartoonist Gary Cangemi, North County NY News editorial cartoonist Daniel
Capozzi, Argentine cartoonist Carlos "Chingolo" Casalla, comic book
artist Tommy Castillo, Clint’s Comics owner Jim Cavanaugh, comic book fan Mike Chary, Argentina’s Juan
Carlos “Landrú” Colombres, Spanish comics scholar Javier Coma, Ecolo/Jest ‘cartoonist’
Bill Dana, Mexico’s Eduardo “Rius” del Río, Brazilian comics historian Álvaro
de Moya, Jay Disbrow, gag cartoonist John Drummond, gag and editorial
cartoonist Michael T. Dugan, Goose Creek SC newspaper editorial cartoonist Eric
Elj, Rooftop O’Toole comic strip writer Bill Farmer, pioneering African–American
publisher Bertram A. Fitzgerald Jr., animation voice June Foray, comic strip
collection editor Herb Galewitz, Marvel Entertainment President James Galton, Smurfs
cartoonist Pascal Garray, caricaturist Gerry Gersten, Bugs Bunny animator Bob
Givens, Sam Glanzman, French cartoonist Annie Goetzinger, painter Basil Gogos, Alaskan
cartoonist Jane Hafling, MAD writer Stan Hart, animator Joe Harris, Toon Books
cartoonist Geoffrey Hayes, Playboy’s Hugh Hefner, Broadway Superman Bob Holiday,
female Golden Age comic book artist Fran Hopper, comic book inker Dave Hunt, Czech
scientist and cartoonist Pavel Kantorek, Pogo scion Carolyn Kelly, comic strip
creator Don Kracke, Don Dutch cartoonist Jan Kruis, cartoonist turned actor Martin
Landau, Australian political cartoonist Bill Leak, Joan “Mrs. Stan” Lee, Commando
artist Gordon Livingstone, comic book inker Victor Llamas, Dick Locher, comic
book writer Vic Lockman, Bob Lubbers, Jay Lynch, Wonder Woman ‘museum’ owner
Moulton “Pete” Marston, Australian comic book creator Arthur Richard Mather, SF/fantasy
and briefly Buck Rogers writer Julian May, comic and animation writer Jack
Mendelsohn, gag cartoonist Ray Mims, Indian cartoonist T. Mohan, Mexican
cartoonist Angel Mora, comics blogger Tim O’Shea, comic strip gag writer Robert
Parati, Woodstock Independent editorial cartoonist Jim Pearson, newspaper
illustrator Al Phillips, Comic Revolution store employee Rachel Price, Portuguese
cartoonist Fernando Relvas, East German cartoonist Lona Rietschel, Making It
cartoonist Keith Robinson, Wallace voice actor Peter Sallis, Filipino artist
Mauro ‘Malang’ Santos, Belgian cartoonist Pierre Seron, Monterey Herald newspaper
comic strip artist Vecihi Sezen, Playboy freelancer Bill Shaffer, newspaper
cartoonist Jim Shinn, Day by Day comic
artist Reverend Robert Shirley, Howard “Shoe” Shoemaker Jr., Ed “Ed Shimmy”
Siemienkowicz, Disney ‘Imagineer’ Marty Sklar, Dan Spiegle, Marvel Comics’ Flo
Steinberg, James Stevenson, Turkish cartoonist Galip Tekin, “Gene Catlow” webcartoonist Albert Temple, Canadian
political cartoonist Merle Tingley, Japanese voice actor Hiromi Tsuru, comics
podcaster Glenn Walker, *Beetle Bailey gag writer Morgan Walker, British comic artist John Watkiss, British cartoonist Alex
Noel Watson, Len Wein, New Yorker cartoonist Ann McCarthy Weisman, TV’s Batman
Adam West, Skip Williamson, Hong Kong’s Old Master Q creator Alfonso “Wang Ze”
Wong (aka Wang Jia-xi), Larry Wright, Bernie Wrightson, Bob Young of Tim Tyler’s
Luck, Belgian artist Pascal “Julius” Zanon, Cartoon Bank co-founder Sondra Zell,
Jack Ziegler, Atlas-Seaboard collector Philip Zolli Jr. …
Friday, January 05, 2018
Comic and Cartooning Arts 2017 Deaths
Compiled for the Comics Research Bibliography, this compilation is greatly aided by DD Deggs' work on rec.arts.comic.strips at Google groups. Additions or corrections are welcome and marked with a *.
Fantom Comics' top picks for 2017
from their website -
Fantom’s Favorite Comics of 2017
http://fantomcomics.tumblr.com/post/169268628241/fantoms-favorite-comics-of-2017
Thursday, January 04, 2018
City Paper on Jason Reynolds' Spider-Man novel
Jason Reynolds Is Revolutionizing the Art of Writing Characters
The author and Oxon Hill native's "Miles Morales: Spider-Man" novel is exceptional.[in printas Character Study].
Washington City Paper Jan 5, 2018, p. 17-18
online at https://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/arts/books/article/20987571/jason-reynolds-miles-morales-spiderman-novel-for-marvel-comics-is-exceptionalE.G. Comics in Vienna closed with the new year
From their defunct website:
After 28 years, E.G. Comics is closing its doors after 12/31/2017.
We appreciate all our customers' business these past almost-3 decades, whether it was purchasing a comic from the quarter bin, a Golden Age great, and all those weekly subscribers whether it was a single issue or dozens. Thank you, truly thank you for all your support.
During our final month of December, we're offering 40% off all back issues, graphic novels, trade collections, and toys.
The store racks and fixtures are available – inquire with E.G. on costs.
We encourage our customers to visit:
The Amazing Comic Shop
10647 Braddock Rd
Fairfax, Virginia
703-250-6479
https://www.facebook.com/pg/theamazingcomicshop/about/?ref=page_internal
@theamazingcomicshop
The Amazing Comic Shop can provide your subscription pulls, special orders, and all your comic buying interests.
Other local stores include Big Planet Comics in Vienna, Virginia (http://www.bigplanetcomics.com, 703-242-9412) and Victory Comics in Falls Church, Virginia (http://www.victorycomics.com, 703-241-9393).
It has been an incredible run serving Northern Virginia and Washington DC area collectors and fans. We're going to miss the conversations and regularly seeing all of you. Thank you for everything, and please stop in to E.G. Comics' location during December to browse the selection or just say howdy (and so long).
PR: WBTV & DCE Launch "DC in D.C." Pop-Up Shop
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IT'S THE DC IN D.C. POP-UP SHOP FROM
WARNER BROS. TELEVISION GROUP AND DC ENTERTAINMENT
AN EXPERIENTIAL DC POP-UP SHOP FEATURING THE GREATEST GRAPHIC
NOVELS LANDS IN WASHINGTON, D.C. AS A COMPANION TO WBTV &
DC'S LANDMARK POP-CULTURE DC IN D.C. EVENT
Located Adjacent to the Newseum in Washington, D.C., the Self-Contained Shop
Will Be Open to the Public MLK Weekend Friday–Sunday,
January 12–14, 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
Twitter Pitch: .@warnerbrostv & @DCComics to open pop-up shop in front of @Newseum on MLK weekend to celebrate DC in D.C.: http://bit.ly/2CzZDbz #DCinDC2018
Twitter Pitch: D.C. gets its graphic novel fix with this limited time DC pop-up shop at @Newseum when @warnerbrostv & @DCComics bring the worlds of DC to D.C. on MLK weekend: http://bit.ly/2CzZDbz #DCinDC2018
BURBANK, Calif. (January 4, 2018) — DC fans in the Washington, D.C. area are in for a treat when DC's greatest Super Heroes arrive for DC in D.C. on Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend. In addition to panel discussions, screenings and more, Warner Bros. Television Group (WBTVG) and DC Entertainment are sponsoring a limited-time DC in D.C. Pop-Up Shop that will be open Friday, January 12–Sunday, January 14, 2018, in front of the Newseum.
Newseum, located in the heart of Pennsylvania Avenue midway between the Capitol and the White House, will be the center of DC in D.C.'s Friday's screening and Saturday's panel sessions. It will also be the location of the exclusive, limited-time DC Pop-Up Shop. Featuring the world's greatest graphic novels, the fully heated store will be situated directly in front of the Newseum building at 555 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C.
A fully transportable, high-tech container space that measures 40 feet by 10 feet, the DC Pop-Up Shop will not only support a DC merchandise shop, charging stations and a free Jitters coffee bar, but will also feature interactive displays covering the history of DC — from its earliest origins to the television powerhouses that those Super Heroes represent today. And even though it's cold outside, the Pop-Up Shop is fully heated. Features of the DC Pop-Up Shop include the following:
- Graphic Novels for Sale: Available for purchase at the Pop-Up Shop will be the Top 50 Greatest DC graphic novels of all-time. Among the many titles will be fan-favorites and cult classics such as The Death of Superman, V for Vendetta, Watchmen, The Killing Joke, Crisis on Infinite Earths and more. Also available will be a collection of books for young readers (ages 10 and above), including Teen Titans and DC Super Hero Girls.
- Giant Comic Panels: On both sides of the shop will be a series of two dozen 7-by-4-foot flip panels featuring Titan-sized reproductions of some of the most iconic comic-book covers in history. Not only a fantastic photo opportunity, but fans will have the ability to flip their way through the history of DC and how comics are made. There's even a behind-the-scenes look at the production process with the "How to Build a Hero" station. Imagine standing face-to-face with Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more as they look out from life-sized comic books! Both educational in their scope, they also provide a wealth of social media interaction with Instagrammable moments from the history of comics.
- Talent Appearances & Signings: Visiting talent from both WBTV and DC Entertainment will stop by to meet fans and sign autographs. The casts from WBTV's Gotham and Black Lightning are currently slated to attend, alongside noted DC writers and artists including Jim Lee (Batman: Hush), Tom King (Batman, Mister Miracle) and Geoff Johns (Rebirth, Doomsday Clock).
- Jitters Coffee: Free coffee! Any fan of WBTV's The Flash (Tuesdays at 8/7c on The CW) will be familiar with CC Jitters, the go-to coffee house of the extended Arrow-verse. Washington, D.C.'s DC fans will be thrilled to learn that Jitters will be open as part of the Pop-Up Shop and serving free coffee for three days (January 12–14). Warm up with a cup in the fully-heated retail space.
- DC Super Hero Costumes: On display, the actual costumes worn by Barry Allen aka The Flash (series star Grant Gustin) and Kara Danvers aka Supergirl (series star Melissa Benoist) in their respective WBTV series (The Flash airing Tuesdays at 8/7c and Supergirl on Mondays at 8/7c on The CW).
- Black Lightning Charging Station: Tying into the Saturday night world premiere of WBTV's Black Lightning (Tuesdays at 9/8c on The CW), the Pop-Up Shop will also feature a Black Lightning charging station for visitors to "Power Up" their devices on the go.
- LED Megascreen: On the back side of the Pop-Up Shop, facing the Capitol Building, an enormous 15-by-9-foot LED screen will be running living art (motion graphics) of iconic comics and high-impact, super-powered video clips and trailers featuring DC Super Heroes from comics and television.
- Custom T-Shirts: Also available for purchase onsite will be a selection of nine exclusive DC in D.C. themed T-shirts featuring DC's greatest Super Heroes and imagery of DC's greatest books. Artwork will include Superman meets JFK, Superman meets Reagan, Action Comics #1, Detective Comics No. 27, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, Black Lightning, Freedom Fighters and more.
- Funko Figurines: DC fans will be able to purchase a curated selection of DC Funko Pop! Figures, including fan favorites from the worlds of Arrow, The Flash, Supergirl, Wonder Woman, DC's Legends of Tomorrow, Batman, Superman and more DC heroes.
- Hours & Location: The DC in D.C. Pop-Up Shop will be open Friday–Sunday, January 12–14, from 10:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. and can be found in front of the Newseum at 555 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C.
About DC in D.C.
Taking place during the MLK holiday weekend, DC in D.C., sponsored by Warner Bros. Television and DC Entertainment, brings together stars and producers from Warner Bros. Television's DCTV series, as well as DC comic book writers and artists, who will join invited guests from politics, government service, entertainment, business, academia and more. The event will explore the intersection of comic books, culture, entertainment and enlightenment through panel discussions that aim to illuminate the story of America and current issues through the lens of comics and Super Heroes. DC in D.C. will also feature the world premiere of WBTV's upcoming DC series Black Lightning.
For additional info on the DC in D.C. event, please follow us on Twitter at @warnerbrostv and @DCComics, or visit www.dcindc2018.com. #DCinDC2018
Cavna on Kennedy's women cartoonists exhibit at Library of Congress
Undersung women illustrators get their due at Library of Congress exhibition
Tuesday, January 02, 2018
Marc Tyler Nobleman's campaign for Batman's Bill Finger reaches new height
Holy Street Sign! Bronx Road Named for Batman Creator Bill Finger
By
Extra Helping enewsletter. December 22, 2017
Unveiling of "Bill Finger Way" street sign, Bronx, NYC, 12/8/17
Published on Dec 9, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?Unveiling of "Bill Finger Way" street sign - Marc Tyler Nobleman remarks
Dec 11, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Russiagate Hangover"
DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock starts the new year off -
Russiagate Hangover
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2366
Well, here it is, the morning after, and maa-aaan, did the Democrats and US Media get pants-pissing blackout drunk on Russiagate Bombshells this year. They're sure paying for it now, though, huh? The smoking guns turned out to be shooting blanks, the bombshells were duds, the Mueller investigation's turning out to be a double nothingburger with extra cheese, and their bargain-basement neo-McCarthyite smear attempts against the Left are getting laughed out of the place. It's hangover time.
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
Well, here it is, the morning after, and maa-aaan, did the Democrats and US Media get pants-pissing blackout drunk on Russiagate Bombshells this year. They're sure paying for it now, though, huh? The smoking guns turned out to be shooting blanks, the bombshells were duds, the Mueller investigation's turning out to be a double nothingburger with extra cheese, and their bargain-basement neo-McCarthyite smear attempts against the Left are getting laughed out of the place. It's hangover time.
Monday, January 01, 2018
PR: CARTOONING CLASSES IN ARLINGTON in January
CARTOONING CLASSES IN ARLINGTON
Hey Teens! Do love to draw? Do you want to be a cartoonist? Do you live
near Arlington VA?
Cartoonist Paul Merklein will be teaching two cartooning classes at the
Arlington Mill Community Center in Arlington VA on Sunday afternoons
starting January 21.
Bring your imagination and talent, and get ready to have your pencils and
ideas sharpened by a professional cartoonist.
Classes will focus on creating your own cartoon characters, visual
storytelling and what makes a cartoon funny.
The first class is already full, but the second class (for Teens) still
has available seats!
Students and their parents can register here...
https://web1.vermontsystems.com/wbwsc/vaarlingtonwt.wsc/search.html
(Search for "Drawing/Painting" at "Arlington Mill" on "Sunday")
Don't wait! Register today!
See Paul Merklein's cartoons at... http://www.paulmerklein.com
Hey Teens! Do love to draw? Do you want to be a cartoonist? Do you live
near Arlington VA?
Cartoonist Paul Merklein will be teaching two cartooning classes at the
Arlington Mill Community Center in Arlington VA on Sunday afternoons
starting January 21.
Bring your imagination and talent, and get ready to have your pencils and
ideas sharpened by a professional cartoonist.
Classes will focus on creating your own cartoon characters, visual
storytelling and what makes a cartoon funny.
The first class is already full, but the second class (for Teens) still
has available seats!
Students and their parents can register here...
https://web1.vermontsystems.
(Search for "Drawing/Painting" at "Arlington Mill" on "Sunday")
Don't wait! Register today!
See Paul Merklein's cartoons at... http://www.paulmerklein.com
Sunday, December 31, 2017
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "2017: We Don't Need No Water"
Flugennock's year in review -
2017: We Don't Need No Water
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2363
...and here it is, the whole caboodle, the whole shitshow, the whole kahuna, a big hot sloppy bucket of 2017 In Cartoons.
• Dinnertime For Democrats, January: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2145
• Peak Liberal, February: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2214
• In Solidarity With Eaten Fish, March http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2207
• Won't Somebody Think Of The Children, April http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2236
• Nobody Expects The Russia Investigation, May http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2259
• Tinfoil Hatter, June http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2267
• Mother Of All Bombs, July http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2282
• Google Censorship: 100% "Toxic", August http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2301
• Houston, We Have A Problem, September http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2310
• Outlaw Democracy, October http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2322
• The Latest Russiagate "Smoking Gun", November http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2335
• The Most Busted Name In News, December http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2356
...and throw the dumpster fire metaphor in there while you're at it.
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
...and here it is, the whole caboodle, the whole shitshow, the whole kahuna, a big hot sloppy bucket of 2017 In Cartoons.
• Dinnertime For Democrats, January: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=21
• Peak Liberal, February: http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=22
• In Solidarity With Eaten Fish, March http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=22
• Won't Somebody Think Of The Children, April http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=22
• Nobody Expects The Russia Investigation, May http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=22
• Tinfoil Hatter, June http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=22
• Mother Of All Bombs, July http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=22
• Google Censorship: 100% "Toxic", August http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
• Houston, We Have A Problem, September http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
• Outlaw Democracy, October http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
• The Latest Russiagate "Smoking Gun", November http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
• The Most Busted Name In News, December http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=23
...and throw the dumpster fire metaphor in there while you're at it.
Matt Wuerker's year in review
2017: A very Wuerker year
A look back at 2017's political cartoons from the desk of Matt Wuerker.
PR: Big Planet Comics' New Year's Day sale
BIG PLANET COMICS
New Year's Day SALE!
Monday, January 1st
12-5
EVERYTHING in all stores 20% OFF!
Brave the cold, get a bargain.
New Year's Day SALE!
Monday, January 1st
12-5
EVERYTHING in all stores 20% OFF!
Brave the cold, get a bargain.
Friday, December 29, 2017
Ben Hatke interview
Ben Hatke: All The Wonders, Episode 415
All The Wonders Podcast,by Matthew WinnerThe Post on superhero energy use
Superheroes might save the world, but they'd totally wreck the environment
January 24: Ann Telnaes - Trump's ABC — at Politics and Prose at The Wharf
Ann Telnaes - Trump's ABC — at Politics and Prose at The Wharf
Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 7 p.m.
In an inspired matching of form to content, Telnaes presents her series of cartoons on Trump in the shape of a children's board book. But this collection of satirical wit is for adults, and Telnaes draws, rhymes, and critiques Trump with all the moral outrage, wit, and intelligence that made her the second woman cartoonist to win a Pulitzer Prize, and the first to win both a Pulitzer and the Ruben Award. Small but powerful, this volume features Telnaes's impeccable ink line, here accompanied with sing-song verses that capture the truth of Trump's behavior, policies, and his divisive effect on the country.
Click here for more information.
The Post's 'Best of' editorial cartoons including Telnaes and Toles
The best Ann Telnaes cartoons of 2017
The best Tom Toles cartoons of 2017
2017 in editorial cartoons
PR: End of the Year Sale! - Beyond Comics -Frederick
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Tuesday, December 26, 2017
Drawing Trump with Politico
Drawing Trump
Eight of the nation's top cartoonists show us how they lampoon the president.
By |
Heroic Aleworks is still in business!
The Superhero-themed brewery got a new lease on life apparently. From their FB page:
Saturday, January 6 marks the anniversary of our first year in business and we're throwing a big ol' party to celebrate it! Because this is such a BIG occasion, we've reached out to some of our closest industry partners to help us celebrate. That means not only will we have a great lineup of Heroic beers available, including a new limited release, but we'll also have guest beers to make it an even merrier occasion.
But wait, there's more... The cat beer bottle release was a huge success, so we're doing another. This time with 22 oz. bombers of The Dark Enemy Russian Imperial Stout. It's the perfect beer to
take home for those dark, chilly winter evenings!
We're also happy to announce that Bacon Weakling food truck will be at the taproom to make sure you eat well during the festivities.
More information on guest breweries and tickets coming soon!
Saturday, January 6 marks the anniversary of our first year in business and we're throwing a big ol' party to celebrate it! Because this is such a BIG occasion, we've reached out to some of our closest industry partners to help us celebrate. That means not only will we have a great lineup of Heroic beers available, including a new limited release, but we'll also have guest beers to make it an even merrier occasion.
But wait, there's more... The cat beer bottle release was a huge success, so we're doing another. This time with 22 oz. bombers of The Dark Enemy Russian Imperial Stout. It's the perfect beer to
take home for those dark, chilly winter evenings!
We're also happy to announce that Bacon Weakling food truck will be at the taproom to make sure you eat well during the festivities.
More information on guest breweries and tickets coming soon!
Sunday, December 24, 2017
Editorial cartoonists on Disney World's Trump
Disney World's Trump robot has been the object of ridicule. Here's what would make it better. [in print as Why Disney World's Trump robot looks so mickey Mouse].
Comic Riffs blog 2017
December 21, p. C1, 2
The Post reviews Cartoon County
A little corner of America where a community of cartoonists flourished [in print as A vanished community of cartoonists].
Saturday, December 23, 2017
Nell Minow on Coco
Coco A-
Nell Minow
Coco's Story Supervisor on Bringing Children to the Land of the Dead
https://thecredits.org/2017/11/cocos-story-supervisor-bringing-children-land-dead/A Celebration of Life: Adrian Molina on Pixar's "Coco"
November 20, 2017https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/a-celebration-of-life-adrian-molina-on-pixars-coco
Nell Minow interviews The Star animation director
"The Star" Director Timothy Reckart on His Story of a Donkey at the Nativity
Friday, December 22, 2017
LOC blog on Drawn to Purpose exhibit
"Drawn to Purpose" Exhibition: What Viewers Are Saying
The following is a guest post by Martha H. Kennedy, Curator of Popular & Applied Graphic Arts, Prints and Photographs Division.
Washington City Paper bought by angel investor
D.C. serial entrepreneur Mark Ein to buy Washington City Paper
Mark Ein Talks About Buying Washington City Paper
He says the alt-weekly has been an important part of DC "for 36 years, and I plan to keep it that way for another 36 years."
Sunday, December 17, 2017
The Star Wars autograph ecosystem embedded in comic cons
Want an autograph by 'Star Wars' Mark Hamill? Bring the right marker and $295 in cash. [in print as Inside the lucrative world of Star Wars superfans]
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