Aug 4: Bizhan Khodabandeh at Fantom Comics

Bizhan Khodabandeh will be signing the The Once Upon a Time Machine Anthology on August 4th at Fantom Comics in DC.

https://www.facebook.com/events/602577953445209/

July 21: DC Zinefest

DC Zinefest

http://dczinefest.com/

The 2018 DC Zinefest will be held on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at Art Enables (2204 Rhode Island Ave NE) from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This year's Zinefest will feature:

• 50+ zine-makers sharing their writing, art, prints, and more
• air conditioning!
• 2 panel discussions
• exclusive posters designed by Toni Lane
• awesome buttons designed by Moose Lane

Art Institute of Washington is closing

They taught animation and some cartooning.

Rosslyn's Art Institute of Washington Set to Close, Stop Accepting New Students

by Alex Koma July 2, 2018
https://www.arlnow.com/2018/07/02/rosslyns-art-institute-of-washington-set-to-close-stop-accepting-new-students/

The Post on a cartoon singer that's not in Gorillaz, but is from Japan

This singer is part hologram, part avatar, and might be the pop star of the future [in print as Miku! Not live!]

by Mark Jenkins

Washington Post July 8 2018, p. E1, 11

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/this-singer-is-part-hologram-part-avatar-and-might-be-the-pop-star-of-the-future/2018/07/05/e2557cdc-7ed3-11e8-b660-4d0f9f0351f1_story.html

A minor review of a major Steadman show from The Post

Five museum shows you should see this summer [in print as A rallying cry from the enraged: Ralsph Steadman retrospective, and four other art shows to see].

by Mark Jenkins

Washington Post July 6 2018, p. Weekend 10

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/museums/five-museum-shows-you-should-see-this-summer/2018/07/03/94a553e8-7e1c-11e8-b0ef-fffcabeff946_story.html

Wonder Woman movie stories from this weekend's Post

'Wonder Woman's' Gal Gadot visits children's hospital dressed in full superhero costume

by Emily Heil

Washington Post July 8 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/reliable-source/wp/2018/07/08/wonder-womans-gal-gadot-visits-childrens-hospital-dressed-in-full-superhero-costume/

Fantasy and reality clash as movie makers film Wonder Woman in D.C. [in print as Fantasy and reality clash with filming of 'Wonder Woman 84']

by Michael E. Ruane

Washington Post July8 2018, p. C6

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/fantasy-and-reality-clash-as-movie-makers-film-wonder-woman-in-dc/2018/07/07/4f044522-8215-11e8-b9a5-7e1c013f8c33_story.html

Comic Riffs on Coates' Captain America

Ta-Nehisi Coates writes a 'Captain America' filled with star-spangled doubt

by David Betancourt

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 4 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2018/07/04/ta-nehisi-coates-writes-a-captain-america-filled-with-star-spangled-doubt/

The Post and NPR on Ant-Man and The Wasp movie

Wee, The People: 'Ant-Man And The Wasp'

Glen Weldon et al.

NPR's Monkey See blog July 2, 2018

https://www.npr.org/sections/monkeysee/2018/07/02/623157142/wee-the-people-ant-man-and-the-wasp

The plot is ho-hum, but 'Ant-Man and the Wasp' is still endearing and fun

by Ann Hornaday Movie critic June 27 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/the-plot-is-ho-hum-but-ant-man-and-the-wasp-is-still-endearing-and-fun/2018/06/27/1a26b7b6-7961-11e8-93cc-6d3beccdd7a3_story.html

 

Relax for a bit: 'Ant-Man and The Wasp' is here

by Kristen Page-Kirby

Express July 6 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2018/07/06/relax-for-a-bit-ant-man-and-the-wasp-is-here/

Comic Riffs on the Ralph Steadman exhibit at American U

Ralph Steadman's D.C. retrospective often shines a 'gonzo' light on America

by Michael Cavna Washington Post Comic Riffs blog  July 5 2018

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/comic-riffs/wp/2018/07/05/ralph-steadmans-d-c-retrospective-often-shines-a-gonzo-light-on-america/

PR: Our 4th location, Third Eye Richmond, opens this August!

Meet the 1st Virginia location of Third Eye!

The 1st Third Eye Comics in Virginia opens on Saturday 8/4/18! Hello Third Eye Faithful! We've got some pretty exciting news for you: Third Eye is opening its first ever Virginia location this August, and we could not be more stoked! That's right, we'll be setting up shop in the lovely town of Mechanicsville, VA (just a short drive from downtown Richmond!), and bringing that comic goodness to you! While we know that many of you are local to our stores here in Annapolis and Lexington Park, we still wanted to let you in on the good news, and.. maybe even ask a favor: if you've got friends or family in the Richmond area, could you help us spread the word? :) Seriously though, we love you guys lots, and we know that we have many folks who follow us from all over the country, and we hope that this news of a Third Eye in VA reaches some of you in the area! And of course, for all our pals here in Maryland, we're still gonna keep serving up tons of comic awesomeness at our locations in Annapolis and Southern MD! We know that a lot of you probably have questions in regards to what to expect, so we've put together a FAQ for you to check out by clicking here. We do have a few major things we want to share though in this email: Our grand opening is Saturday 8/4/18, and you can read more about the crazy awesome event we've got planned for it by clicking here. For those who want to sneak a peek before then (or maybe just start catching up on their weekly comics!), we'll be doing a soft opening and beginning normal business hours on 7/16/18! Click here for more info on our big grand opening event! Click here for our FAQ about Third Eye Richmond! Be sure to follow Third Eye Richmond on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Connect with us ‌ ‌ ‌

PR: Frank Cho In-Store Pop-Up Signing on July 7

Cho In-Store Pop-Up Signing! BCC Tix On Sale Now! From the Store that Brings You...  Frank Cho Pop-Up Signing at CC&C Frank Cho has decided he will do an in-store signing this Saturday, July 7, 2018 from 1pm - 4pm at Cards, Comics & Collectibles - Baltimore County's Premiere Comic Book Store and the Official News Source of the Baltimore Comic-Con! Cho's long-awaited Savage Wolverine Artist Edition from IDW Publishing has now been released, and collects all 5 issues of his Savage Wolverine run with Marvel Comics. Written and drawn by Cho and presented in their original art size, this book allows the reader a close-up look at all of the details that went into this artwork. If you have not had the pleasure of owning and reading through an IDW Artist Edition book, they are large format books that present in beautiful detail exactly what the artist submitted to the publisher when their art was complete. "We love Frank," said Marc Nathan, owner of Cards, Comics & Collectibles. "He's a great friend of the store, a great friend of the show, and a great friend, so it is a pleasure and a privilege to host him here to sign this gorgeous book!" Cards, Comics & Collectibles is located at 51 Main St., Reisterstown, MD  21136. For more information, please visit cardscomicscollectibles.com, our Facebook page, or call 410-526-7410. Get Your Baltimore Comic-Con Tickets Now The Baltimore Comic-Con will be held this September 28th, 29th, and 30th at the Baltimore Convention Center. Now in our 19th year, we're already featuring 135 comic book guests from the Golden Age through today, from mainstream to alternative, from superheros to super-indie, and everything in between. We have recently announced the addition of our first media guest, Zachary Levi, star of the upcoming SHAZAM! movie adaptation of the DC Comics hero, as well as having been featured in such films and television shows as Marvel's Thor, Disney's Tangled, Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel, Chuck, and Heroes Reborn. Buy your tickets now to avoid waiting in additional lines upon arrival! Currently available packages include General Admission, VIP Admission, Greg Capullo and Scott Snyder Fan Package, Frank Miller Fan and Autograph Packages, Zachary Levi Fan and Autograph Packages, and a limited number of Ringo Awards tickets. Ticket details can be found at http://baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/, and more information about the show, including guests, programming, hotel offers, show exclusives, costume contest details, and more can be found at www.baltimorecomiccon.com as information becomes available. 51 Main St., Reisterstown, Maryland 21136 Saturday May 5, 2018, 10am-7pm 410-526-741 | http://cardscomicscollectibles.com/

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Blue Box Chardonnay"

From DC's anarchist cartoonist, Mike Flugennock:

"Blue Box Chardonnay: Because It's Always 2016 Somewhere In The World"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2559

So, according to Senator Tammy "Support Our Troops" Duckworth, the Donkeycrats are in danger of veering "too far to the left", and that the issues Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ran on -- and won -- would somehow "alienate" Midwesterners.

Yeah, that's right, you heard it here first -- folks in Iowa City, Flint or Milwaukee don't give a rat's ass about the cost of housing, education or healthcare, or about depressed wages, or collective bargaining rights, or the quality of their water.

Keep on swigging that Centrist Chardonnay, Senator.
Wine, spoh-dee oh-dee, drinkin' wine.

Michael Finn, original art collector formerly of Bethesda, profiled in The Times

A Connoisseur of Saviors in Capes and Tights
By George Gene Gustines
July 3, 2018
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/07/03/arts/design/a-connoisseur-of-saviors-in-capes-and-tights.html

Thanks to our friend Joel Pollack for the tip.

When originally posted, I spelled Mr. Finn's name wrong, probably from being too appalled by national politics. I very sincerely regret the mistake.

PR: Meet Artisit Gene Ha - July 4th & 5th at Beyond Comics

Sketch Covers for Charity!

Meet Comic Book Artist Gene Ha Here to Promote his new Comic Book and Trade Paperback - Mae July 4th - Beyond Comics - Frederick 10am to 4pm July 5th - Beyond Comics - Gaithersburg 4pm to 8pm Eisner Award Winning Artist! Top Ten, X-men, Batman, Justice League, Mae Gene will be doing original sketches to support the Blank Comic Cover Sketches Black & White Head/Shoulders $25 Full Color Sketches $100 Available Blank Covers (Included unless otherwise noted) Batman #50, Catwoman #1, Captain America #1, Action Comics #1000 (+$2), Amazing Spider-man #800 (+$5) Available to be pre-purchased or come buy either location during his appearance. Gene Ha Website Beyond Comics Website ‌ ‌ ‌

PR: Big Planet Comics July 4th SALE!