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Saturday, May 04, 2019
PR: Free Comic Book Day - Saturday, May 5th - Beyond Comics
Library of Congress on Free Comic Book Day
Headlines & Heroes: Newspapers, Comics & More Fine Print Blog from the Library of Congress.
05/03/2019
This year May the Fourth, a day to revel in all things Star Wars, coincides with Free Comic Book Day, an annual celebration of comic books! And on this May the Fourth, we're particularly remembering Chewbacca actor Peter Mayhew who died on April 30, 2019. He made Chewbacca one of the best-loved Star Wars characters. […]
Friday, May 03, 2019
Cavna reports on Herblock Prize ceremony
At the Herblock Prize ceremony, Jake Tapper says the spirit of political 'outrage' is a must
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post May 3 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/03/herblock-prize-ceremony-jake-tapper-says-spirit-political-outrage-is-must/
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post May 3 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/05/03/herblock-prize-ceremony-jake-tapper-says-spirit-political-outrage-is-must/
Free Comic Book Day at Fantom Comics news
Fantom on Dupont Circle reached out to me today with a couple of pieces of news:
WE'VE GOT A SURPRISE FOR YOU! Looks like we're gonna be able to get our AOC Exclusive Retailer Variant by Gene Ha in time for FREE COMIC BOOK DAY!
We have gone in with Beyond Comics and Third Eye to get what is Fantom's very first exclusive retailer variant cover (art by Gene Ha) of the Alexandria Ocasio Cortez comic that is coming out from Devil's Due next Wednesday, but we have permission to sell these variants in advance of the street date. Here's a link to a post on our FB page with the image. Remember that they are $10 each in person, and will cost more to ship. Currently we only plan to ship domestic.
We've been in touch with Georgia Higley from the Library of Congress about providing them with a copy of the Free Comic Book Day books for the 3rd year in a row, since it's such a challenge for the LOC to get the FCBD books so they have a complete collection.
Glen Weldon's annual guide to Free Comic Book Day
Your Guide To Free Comic Book Day 2019: Best Bets For Every Reader
The Post reviews UglyDolls
UglyDolls — yes, those goofy-looking misfit toys — are in a movie. And it's actually kind of charming. [in print as Movie inspired by plush toys delivers a beautiful message]
Bruce Guthrie's photos of Awesome Con
Bruce Guthrie's pictures of three days of the Awesome Con are at http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/(Merge)?OpenAgent&merge=DC_Awesome_2019&opt=event
Bruce Guthrie's photos of the Herblock Prize ceremony are online
Matt Davies received his second Herblock award last night, and Jake Tapper spoke at the presentation ceremony. Both were very entertaining. Bruce Guthrie has his photos online:
DC -- Library of Congress -- Ceremony: Herblock Prize (2019): Matt Davies -- Presentation
DC -- Library of Congress -- Ceremony: Herblock Prize (2019): Matt Davies -- Reception
Thursday, May 02, 2019
Herblock speeches
Matt Wuerker introduces Jake Tapper who is speaking about the history of cartoons.
Catching up with Page-Kirby's Avengers review
Make some noise for 'Avengers: Endgame.' I insist on it.
May 8: PRESS FORWARD AUCTION PARTY: CELEBRATING CARTOONISTS DRAWING AMERICA
PRESS FORWARD AUCTION PARTY: CELEBRATING CARTOONISTS DRAWING AMERICA
Date and Time
Wed, May 8, 2019
6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EDT
LocationLong View Gallery
1234 9th Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20001
Description
That darn Kal, and Big Nate
A 'Big' disappointment [Big Nate letter]
Melanie Gross Greenfield
Washington Post April 27 2019, p. A13
A clown Cabinet would be better [Kal letter]
Richard L. Sheffield
Washington Post April 27 2019, p. A13
William Hogarth book for sale at Second Story Books
[KELLIEGRAM BINDING] GRAPHIC ILLUSTRATIONS OF HOGARTH, FROM PICTURES, DRAWINGS, AND SCARCE PRINTS
London: R. Faulder, New Bond Street; And J. Egerton, Whitehall, 1794. Quarto, xvi, 183 pages, VG; beautifully bound in an elaborate full morocco-gilt Kelliegram binding, featuring an eight-color morocco inlaid cover portrait to the front board and a seven-color morocco inlaid cover portrait to the rear; rebacked with spine preserved; mild bumping to corners, slight rubbing to spine; marbled endpapers; all edges gilt; gilt Kelliegram signature stamped to the rear board's lower turn-in;
With 57 plates, some aquatint, one folding; The front inlay is Count Viviani, from plate 3, page 34, the rear inlay is from plate 1 page 25.;
Consignment; shelved case 3.
9-442-1316438
Shelved Dupont Bookstore
Price: $2,500
NOTES
William Hogarth (1697-1764) was an English painter, printmaker, pictorial satirist, social critic, and editorial cartoonist. His work ranged from realistic portraiture to comic strip-like series of pictures called "modern moral subjects", perhaps best known being his moral series A Harlot's Progress, A Rake's Progress and Marriage A-la-Mode. Knowledge of his work is so pervasive that satirical political illustrations in this style are often referred to as "Hogarthian". [wikipedia]
May 5: Myla Goldberg at Politics and Prose
Listed because cartoonist Jason Little is married to Ms. Goldberg, and I like her work.
Myla Goldberg
Sunday, May 5 at 1 p.m.
Goldberg made an unforgettable literary debut with Bee Season. Goldberg has gone on to write two more novels as well as essays and work for children. In Feast Your Eyes: A Novel, she profiles the fictional Lillian Preston: "America's Worst Mother, America's Bravest Mother, America's Worst Photographer, or America's Greatest Photographer, depending on who was talking." Narrated by Lillian's daughter and framed as the notes from an exhibition catalogue, the book is a collection of memories, stories, interviews with Lillian's friends, and excerpts from her journals, all centering on the artist's notorious 1955 show, which included partially-nude photos of herself and her daughter.
Click here for more information.
5015 Connecticut Ave NW Washington DC 20008
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Only In New York"
from Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist -
"Only In New York"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2710
Welp, folks, it's official: Lis Smith is the Sidney Falco of our era.
Who else would have the skills, connections, and moral turpitude to
pull together this ham-handed stunt involving Pete Buttigieg riding
the subway to a joint in Harlem to split a bottle of hot sauce with Al
Sharpton?
It's been reported they discussed racial disparity n'shit, but let's
get serious; this was just a freakin' foto op. They could've been
re-enacting the fake orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" for all
we know. I mean, c'mon, look at all the freakin' cameras in that
place, crowding the window.
The questions I'd like to ask here are: what brand is that hot sauce,
and why haven't they brought out the mayo yet? You know... that big
'ol jar of weak, tasteless, store-brand diet mayo...? Oh, waitaminnit...
------
Sidney Falco, played by Tony Curtis in "Sweet Smell Of Success" (1957)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Smell_of_Success#Plot
"Pete Buttigieg meets Rev. Al Sharpton for Sylvia's lunch tradition —
but what did they discuss?"
The Grio, 04.29.19
https://thegrio.com/2019/04/29/pete-buttigieg-al-sharpton-sylvias-lunch/
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2710
Welp, folks, it's official: Lis Smith is the Sidney Falco of our era.
Who else would have the skills, connections, and moral turpitude to
pull together this ham-handed stunt involving Pete Buttigieg riding
the subway to a joint in Harlem to split a bottle of hot sauce with Al
Sharpton?
It's been reported they discussed racial disparity n'shit, but let's
get serious; this was just a freakin' foto op. They could've been
re-enacting the fake orgasm scene from "When Harry Met Sally" for all
we know. I mean, c'mon, look at all the freakin' cameras in that
place, crowding the window.
The questions I'd like to ask here are: what brand is that hot sauce,
and why haven't they brought out the mayo yet? You know... that big
'ol jar of weak, tasteless, store-brand diet mayo...? Oh, waitaminnit...
------
Sidney Falco, played by Tony Curtis in "Sweet Smell Of Success" (1957)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sweet_Smell_of_Success#Plot
"Pete Buttigieg meets Rev. Al Sharpton for Sylvia's lunch tradition —
but what did they discuss?"
The Grio, 04.29.19
https://thegrio.com/2019/04/29/pete-buttigieg-al-sharpton-sylvias-lunch/
Saturday is Free Comic Book Day
All the local stores that I know of participate. It's considered polite to buy something as well as get the free comics.
Wednesday, May 01, 2019
Malaka Gharib interview at Pacific Standard
'This Is a Book I Wish I Had Growing Up': Malaka Gharib on Living Between Cultures
The journalist and author discusses her debut graphic memoir and explains how she's navigated white-dominated spaces—as a teenager, and as an adult.
Tuesday, April 30, 2019
Eisner Awards have 3 local nominees
has a good write-up on Forbes. We'll quote him about Tom King:
"Among individual creators, acclaimed writer Tom King got 5 nominations: Best Short Story (from DC's Swamp Thing Winter Special), Best Continuing Series (Batman), Best Limited Series (Mister Miracle), Best Graphic Album–Reprint (The Vision hardcover), and Best Writer."
Our other local nominations are for Best Comics-Related Book:
- Drawn to Purpose: American Women Illustrators and Cartoonists, by Martha H. Kennedy (University Press of Mississippi)
and Best Academic/Scholarly Work:
- Breaking the Frames: Populism and Prestige in Comics Studies, by Marc Singer (University of Texas Press)
The Post on Iron Man and Robert Downey's successful run
Robert Downey Jr. and Marvel created a box office streak few thought was possible. Now they are doing something even more surprising. [in print as After 'Endgame,' Robert Downey Jr. seeks a third act].
Malika Kickstarter begins today
From Roye Okepe's newsletter:
It's an amazing day today!
Why? Because after over a year of hard work, Malika has finally arrived.
I have finally launched the Kickstarter for Malika (vol3) - Fallen Queen Part One.
Make sure you follow the link below today for EXCLUSIVE REWARDS (signed books, animation, merchandise, action figures, artwork & more) you won't see anywhere else 😎
Why? Because after over a year of hard work, Malika has finally arrived.
I have finally launched the Kickstarter for Malika (vol3) - Fallen Queen Part One.
Make sure you follow the link below today for EXCLUSIVE REWARDS (signed books, animation, merchandise, action figures, artwork & more) you won't see anywhere else 😎
Support The Malika Fallen Queen Kickstarter To Grab EXCLUSIVE REWARDS Today!
The Post on the INYT cartoon controversy.
N.Y. Times apologizes for anti-Semitic cartoon featuring Netanyahu and Trump [in print as N.Y. Times is 'deeply sorry' for cartoon].
Tonight: Malaka Gharib at Solid State Books
We talked to Malaka a month ago, and now her book is coming out:
Malaka Gharib: I Was Their American Dream
Friday, April 26, 2019
NPR's PCHH says: 'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap
'Avengers: Endgame' Is A Satisfying Super-Wrap
Pop Culture Happy Hour April 26, 2019
Chris Hemsworth returns as Thor in Avengers: Endgame.
The Marvel Cinematic Universe has brought us Iron Man movies, Thor movies, Captain America movies, Avengers movies, and many other superhero franchises over the last decade, and they all feed into one epic that ties up many of the loose ends. Today we're talking the juggernaut to end all juggernauts, Avengers: Endgame.
NPR talks to Peter Bagge
From 'Little House' to Libertarianism: Rose Wilder Lane's Troublemaking Life
Ann Hornaday on the Avengers
Thursday, April 25, 2019
The Post on women in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
I watched 21 Marvel movies this month — and witnessed a decade of progress for women [in print as Over time, 'Avengers' women gain strength].
Local media reviews for Avengers: Endgame
Avengers: Endgame Is What Happens When Fan Service Goes Wrong
The finale of the Marvel Cinematic Universe's decade-long saga is a facsimile of a satisfying conclusion.
Apr 24, 2019
With humor and heart, 'Avengers: Endgame' is a fitting send-off for Marvel's superheroes
The Express on Awesome Con
Awesome Con is back with wall-to-wall celebrities, gaming and comic book fun
Wednesday, April 24, 2019
Herblock began 90 years ago
Not in DC though - DD Degg of the Daily Cartoonist has the story:
90 Years Ago – Herblock Debuts
Tuesday, April 23, 2019
The Post explains the events of the Marvel Cinematic Universe
Everything that's happened leading up to 'Avengers: Endgame'
Don't have time to rewatch all 21 previous movies? No problem.
Cavna of The Post on Avengers business model
'Avengers: Endgame' is a really big deal — for more reasons than you may think [in print as The marvel that is 'Avengers'].
Kazuo Koike obituary in The Post
Kazuo Koike, creator of 'Lone Wolf and Cub,' 'Lady Snowblood' manga, dies at 82 [in print as Kazuo Koike, 82; Mangaka's pulp fiction inspired filmmakers]
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