TCJ.com published Steve Canyon history by local journalist

I'm on the road today so Michael O'Connell Wrote a blurb for me about his sweet story.

http://www.tcj.com/for-the-love-of-steve-canyon/

Richard A. Bauman was a Coast Guard rear admiral who loved the Steve Canyon comic strip by Milton Caniff. Not only did he collect every daily strip for 41 years, he corresponded with Caniff and received several pieces of personalized artwork from the artist. One drawing even found Bauman while he was stationed in Saigon during the Vietnam War. 

For the last seven years, Northern Virginia journalist Michael O'Connell has been researching Bauman and his collection, talking to Bauman's family and digging through the archives at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at The Ohio State University. The results of his research reveal a four-decades long love story between Bauman and his wife Dorothy and an unlikely connection with Air Force officer and comic strip hero, Steve Canyon. You can read that story today via The Comics Journal.

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Michael O'Connell Producer It's All Journalism

Library of Congress National Book Festival videos online

Gale Galligan & Ann M. Martin: 2019 National Book Festival

https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-8821/?loclr=eanw

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Gale Galligan & Ann M. Martin: 2019 National Book Festival

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Gale Galligan and Ann M. Martin launched their new book "The Baby-Sitters Club: Boy-Crazy Stacey" and discussed The Baby-Sitters Club series at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Event Date

August 31, 2019

Notes

-  Gale Galligan is a cartoonist and graduate of New York University and the Savannah College of Art and Design. Her graphic novel adaptations of Ann M. Martin's "The Baby-Sitters Club" series have received wide acclaim and soared onto the New York Times and USA Today best-seller lists. Her comics have appeared in the "Game Boss" and "Transitions" anthologies. Kirkus praised Galligan's "The Baby-Sitters Club" adaptations and called them "a worthy addition to the series." Library Journal said, "Galligan easily shifts between giggles with friends and more emotional scenes, always retaining the upbeat, earnest tone of the original." Her new book, written by Ann M. Martin, is "The Baby-Sitters Club: Boy-Crazy Stacey," the seventh in the "Baby-Sitters Club" series.

-  Ann M. Martin is the author of the beloved "The Baby-Sitters Club" series, one of the most successful series in publishing history with more than 176 million copies in print worldwide. It has been adapted into a TV series and a feature film, and it has prompted girls around the world to start their own baby-sitters clubs. The New York Times hailed Martin as "a genius in communicating with girls. ... [She] gets children to read." Time magazine praised the "The Baby-Sitters Club" series, calling it, "must-read literature for preteen girls." Her other acclaimed novels include "A Corner of the Universe," which won a Newbery Honor; A Dog's Life: The Autobiography of a Stray," "Belle Teal," and the "Main Street" and "The Doll People" series. Martin has also collaborated on other works, including her new graphic novel with Gale Galligan, "The Baby-Sitters Club: Boy Crazy-Stacey."

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26 minutes, 29 seconds

Matt Phelan: 2019 National Book Festival

https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-8813/?loclr=eanw

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Matt Phelan: 2019 National Book Festival

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Matt Phelan discussed "Knights vs. Monsters" at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Event Date

August 31, 2019

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-  Matt Phelan is the award-winning creator of the graphic novels "Snow White," "The Storm in the Barn," "Bluffton," and "Around the World," as well as the picture book "Druthers." He is also the illustrator of many books for young readers, including "Flora's Very Windy Day" by Jeanne Birdsall, "Marilyn's Monster" by Michelle Knudsen, "Xander's Panda Party" by Linda Sue Park, and "The Higher Power of Lucky" by Susan Patron, winner of the 2007 Newbery Medal. His most recent books are the picture book "Pignic" and the middle-grade adventure novel "Knights vs. Dinosaurs."

Running Time

28 minutes, 4 seconds

Jennifer & Matthew Holm: 2019 National Book Festival

https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-8816?loclr=eanw

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Jennifer & Matthew Holm: 2019 National Book Festival

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Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm launched their new book "The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight" at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Event Date

August 31, 2019

Notes

-  Jennifer L. Holm is the New York Times best-selling author of "The Fourteenth Goldfish" and several other highly acclaimed novels, including the Scott O'Dell Award-winning "Full of Beans" and three Newbery Honor Books, "Our Only May Amelia," "Penny from Heaven" and "Turtle in Paradise." With her brother Matt, she is co-creator of beloved and best-selling graphic novels, including the "Babymouse," "Squish" and "Sunny Side Up" series. Her new book with Matt is "The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight."

-  Matthew Holm is a New York Times best-selling author and illustrator who has created more than 35 books for children. He is the co-creator (with his sister Jennifer) of a number of graphic novels, including the Eisner Award-winning "Babymouse" series and the "Squish" and "Sunny Side Up" series. Holm recently co-wrote and illustrated the middle-grade novel "Marvin and the Moths." His new book with Jennifer is "The Evil Princess vs. the Brave Knight.

Running Time

22 minutes, 27 seconds

Fabien Cousteau: 2019 National Book Festival

https://www.loc.gov/item/webcast-8818/?loclr=eanw

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Fabien Cousteau: 2019 National Book Festival

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Fabien Cousteau discussed "Great White Shark Adventure" at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Event Date

August 31, 2019

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-  As the first grandson of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien Cousteau spent his early years aboard his famous grandfather's ships, Calypso and Alcyone, learning how to scuba dive on his fourth birthday. He is well known for his study of sharks, and in 2000-2002, Cousteau was an explorer-at-large for National Geographic, where he collaborated on a TV special aimed at changing public conceptions about sharks called, "Attack of the Mystery Shark." In addition to National Geographic, Cousteau has worked with Discovery, PBS and CBS to produce ocean exploration documentaries. His recent book for young people is "Great White Shark Adventure."

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27 minutes, 7 seconds

and a former local cartoonist turned children's book author:

Juana Medina: 2019 National Book Festival

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Juana Medina: 2019 National Book Festival

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Juana Medina launched her new book "Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas" at the 2019 Library of Congress National Book Festival in Washington, D.C.

Event Date

August 31, 2019

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-  Juana Medina was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia. She is the illustrator of "Smick!" by Doreen Cronin and "Lena's Shoes Are Nervous: A First-Day-of-School Dilemma" by Keith Calabrese. Juana Medina is also the author-illustrator of "1 Big Salad," "Sweet Shapes" and "Juana & Lucas," which won the 2017 Pura Belpré Author Award. Her new book is "Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas."

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23 minutes, 59 seconds

Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "Don't Ask Us HOW We Know..."

From DC's anarchist cartoonist Mike Flugennock:

"Don't Ask Us How We Know..."
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=2811

In the midst of the Democrats' exercise in wasting time and hoping people don't notice what a bunch of crying-ass losers they are — uhh, that is, the impeachment inquiry, Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal remarked that no inquiry was needed, and that "...People should stop looking for a secret smoking gun. Donald Trump is the smoking gun."

So, basically, the bunch who crashed and burned in 2016 and cratered with Russiagate are cooking up an impeachment "inquiry" that will probably drag out until the Conventions and telling us "really, trust us, we've got this, really this time. Don't ask us how we know, we just know, OK?"

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Video of Rep. Pramila Jayapal's remarks tweeted by MoveOn, 10.04.2019
https://twitter.com/MoveOn/status/1180145551787974656

"'Donald Trump is the smoking gun': Washington state's Rep. Pramila Jayapal says no inquiry needed to impeach him", Seattle Times 09.24.2019 
https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/crimes-have-been-committed-in-clear-daylight-washington-states-rep-pramila-jayapal-says-no-inquiry-needed-to-impeach-trump/

More SPX panels and interviews online

SPX 2019 Panel - Graphic Journalism: On The Road

SmallPressExpo

Published on Oct 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQjBIbL_Wk0

Graphic Journalism doesn't have the immediacy of typical news, but it allows the artist a chance to go in-depth and in-person for long periods of time to get at deeper truths. Award-winning author and policy advisor Andrew Aydin (March) moderates the panel with road veterans Ted Rall (To Afghanistan And Back: A Graphic Travelogue), Aimee DeJongh (Taxi!), Josh Kramer (The Cartoon Picayune), and Jérôme Tubiana (Guantánamo Kid).

SPX 2019 Panel - Racial Illiteracy

SmallPressExpo

Published on Oct 11, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c04f4xMffPw

Harvey, Glyph and Inkpot award-winning indie cartoonist Keith Knight crashes SPX with an all-new slideshow addressing America's Racial Illiteracy. Using comix, story-telling, and humor, ye olde Gentleman Cartoonist gets to the heart of the matter when it comes to America's biggest problem.

SPX 2019: Caitlin Major & Matt Hoddy

SmallPressExpo

Published on Oct 10, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHzLmFjZNPk

Joe, Rusty (also appearing as Caitlin), Caitlin (also appearing as Rusty), and Matt talk about Very Important Matters including, but not limited to, Kit Kat flavors, There's a taste test!

SPX 2019: Jorge F. Muñoz

SmallPressExpo

Published on Oct 10, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zeHYSBDZBI

Rusty and Joe talk to Jorge F. Muñoz about attending his first American comic show! They also learn about comic culture in Mexico! And hunting Bigfoot on the weekends! It's a doozy!

SPX 2019: Colleen AF Venable

Published on Oct 10, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82WX-ej5Tac

Joe and Rusty learn about the competitive world of Dance Central from the FORTY-SECOND BEST DANCE CENTRALIST IN THE WORLD, Colleen AF Venable! They also talk about comics! It's pretty good! Go to colleenaf.com for dance fights and cute animals doing things. Mostly the latter, but possibly the former!

SPX 2019: Zach Clemente

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Published on Oct 10, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b4KPzd77HQ

Zach is publishing comics! Joe and Rusty are talking about dudes who Eff, kids-snatching, and being mean! Zach is obviously a bad influence.

Alexandria gallery exhibit of animator Jorge Gutierrez

Animator Jorge Gutierrez finds playful inspiration on both sides of the border

By Mark Jenkins

Washington Post October 12 2019, p. E16

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/museums/in-the-galleries-animator-finds-playful-inspiration-on-both-sides-of-the-border/2019/10/10/3b7c5c82-e912-11e9-9c6d-436a0df4f31d_story.html

Jorge R. Gutierrez: Border Banged Through Oct. 24 at Artbot Gallery at Marlowe Ink, 1012 Madison St., Alexandria. Wednesday through Sunday 1:00 pm until 8:00. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

Cavna talks to Pilkey

Dav Pilkey credits his ADHD for his massive success. Now he wants kids to find their own 'superpower'

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post October 11 2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/dav-pilkey-credits-his-adhd-for-his-massive-success-now-he-wants-kids-to-find-their-own-superpower/2019/10/11/75b80cee-ec4f-11e9-9c6d-436a0df4f31d_story.html

Tomorrow! Meet Batman Writer Tom King & Raven writer Kami Garcia

Two comic superstars, one giant signing!

Meet comic superstars Tom King (Batman, Mister Miracle, Vision) & Kami Garcia (Teen Titans: Raven) at our BATMAN vs HARLEY / JOKER Signing TOMORROW at Third Eye Annapolis SATURDAY 10/12/19 Two colossal comics superstars -- one awesome signing! VIP PASSES ALMOST SOLD OUT! CLICK HERE TO ORDER NOW! Click here for full info Read all about JOKER & HARLEY: CRIMINAL SANITY #1 by Kami Garcia by clicking here! Order our SEND IN THE CLOWNS VIP Pass & get priority admission, extended signing limits & free swag! Click here to order now! Can't make it to our signing? You can pre-order select signed editions of books by clicking here. STAY CONNECTED   ‌ ‌ ‌

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Local paper reviews anti-Disney-cartoon play, 'Disenchanted'

'Disenchanted' Skewers Fairytale Female Stereotypes at Cauldron

by Nicholas F. Benton

Falls Church News-Press October 10, 2019 p. 5

https://fcnp.com/2019/10/10/disenchanted-skewers-fairytale-female-stereotypes-at-cauldron/

Liza Donnelly on growing up in DC before becoming a New Yorker cartoonist

How I Became a New Yorker Cartoonist

By Liza Donnelly

October 10, 2019

https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/how-i-became-a-new-yorker-cartoonist

Cavna on the new Addams Family cartoon

Why the appeal of the Addams family endures, up through its new animated movie

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post October 11 2019

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2019/10/11/why-appeal-addams-family-endures-up-through-its-new-animated-movie/ 

Baltimore Comic-Con info

The show is a week out, and is always an excellent one.

Here's some useful info:

A guest list.

Baltimore Comic-Con 2019 Announces Panel Programming

Local cartoonist panels include:

Friday

2:00-3:00 - Depression and the Creative Mind

Moderated by John Gallagher

 

The relationship between depression and creativity is often romanticized as the key to creating good art - but this view can be dangerous and debilitating. Comics creators will join with an expert in the field of mental health to break down the relationship between creativity and depression, anxiety, and general mental health issues.

4:00-5:00 -  Let's go Lego! with John Gallagher

Cartoonist John Gallagher teaches you how to draw Lego versions of your favorite characters.

Sunday

1:30-2:30 - King & Gerads Together Again

Tom King and Mitch Gerads, the popular creative team behind DC's Mister Miracle, take the sage together to discuss their work past, present, and future.

12:15-1:15 - A Sound of Thunder

Heavy metal band A Sound of Thunder screens its latest animation (from the makers of Netflix' Castlevania and featuring comedian Brian Posehn), teases its new collaboration with Valiant Entertainment, and reveals its upcoming comic book series with writer Rafer Roberts. The band and Rafer will be there to sign a Baltimore Comic-Con exclusive preview comic.

Kids Love Comics Pavilion Workshop Area

11:00-12:00 - The AaaaWoooooo Werewolf Workshop with Chris Flick

Have a howling good time as cartoonist Chris Flick shows you how to draw werewolves of all shapes and sizes.

2019 Baltimore Comic-Con Costume Contest

Baltimore Comic-Con's Yearbook Returns in 2019 with Blacksad

Photo Op Tickets for Baltimore Comic-Con Now Available! 

Industry Veteran Bob Wayne to Deliver 2019 Ringo Awards Keynote Address

There's a marathon on Saturday - Getting to the Baltimore Comic-Con: Baltimore Running Festival Saturday Information

Local cartoonists Gharib and Panetta featured in Post-It note Reviews

Post-It Reviews: Graphic Novels Galore!

October 8, 2019 by Amanda MacGregor

http://www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com/2019/10/post-it-reviews-2/

Al Goodwyn has a new cartoon newsletter

You can find it here: http://xp4zn.mjt.lu/nl2/xp4zn/5qt1u.html and there's a sign-up button on the bottom.

Thompson art for National Geographic's Everyday Science Explained linked

As suspected the 1996 version of the book has more, bigger and color art.

Thompson art for National Geographic's Everyday Science Explained

https://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2019/10/thompson-art-for-national-geographics-1996-Everyday-Science-Explained.html

Richmond's RVA Magazine's comics column online

RVA Comics X-Change: Issue 28

Ash Griffith | October 8, 2019

https://rvamag.com/art/zines-books/rva-comics-x-change-issue-28.html

Sometimes-local historian Ryan Holmberg cartooned at TCJ

...and with former local resident Ronald Wimberly!

 Ben Passmore Reports Back On An Evening With Yoshitoshi!

BY Ben Passmore Oct 10, 2019

http://www.tcj.com/ben-passmore-reports-back-on-an-evening-with-yoshitoshi/
 

In July, The Comics Journal hit me up about covering a talk historian Ryan Holmberg and cartoonist Ronald Wimberly were doing at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. The two were in my town to talk about Japanese print maker Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's bloody body of work and it's influence on manga and American comics.  I love Japanese print, blood, and a good talk on esthetics so I told the Journal is was into it. - Ben Passmore

Oct 29: Kids’ Book Club: Maker Comics

Kids' Book Club: Maker Comics

https://www.facebook.com/events/2425901627529685/

Public

· Hosted by Barnes & Noble (Fairfax, VA)

• Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at 6:30 PM

• Barnes & Noble (Fairfax, VA) 12193 Fair Lakes Promenade Dr, Fairfax, Virginia 22033

The Post's opinion page on Joker and South Park

The Joker reflects Gotham's insecurities — and our own
By Sonny Bunch
Washington Post Act Four blog October 8, 2019
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2019/10/08/joker-reflects-gothams-insecurities-our-own/


 At least 'South Park' stands up to China's censorship [in print as China won't die laughing. Just ask 'South Park']
 By Kathleen Parker
Washington Post October 9 2019, p. A19
online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/at-least-south-park-stands-up-to-chinas-censorship/2019/10/08/99cfd584-ea07-11e9-85c0-85a098e47b37_story.html

More SPX interviews by Joe Mochove and Rusty Rowley online today

SPX 2019: Joe Procopio
Oct 9, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Phftunxq34c
Rusty and Joe chat with longtime pal Joe Procopio about MISSING SPX?!
Oh, and about making comics and rediscovering art that time forgot.
But, seriously, he almost didn't come to SPX?

SPX 2019: Giancarlo D'Alessandro
Oct 9, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdIcGBlL8og
Rusty and Joe spend a few minutes with Giancarlo D'Alessandro learning
about his comic anthology and the magic of fast food frying. Oh, and
Tamagotchi angels waiting for us in Heaven.

SPX 2019: Neil A. Cohen
Oct 9, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9r33uHhrPM
Joe and Rusty talk to Neil A. Cohen about turning passion into profit
and finding your niche in the world of media!

SPX 2019: Mady G
Oct 9, 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KK229EgNkQ
Joe and Rusty talk to Mady G about her new graphic novel, "A Quick and
Easy Guide to Queer and Trans Identities"! They talk about the origins
of the book as well as the unique way it's put together. Also
discussed: cool hats and complicated names.

Thompson art for National Geographic's New Everyday Science Explained

Thompson art for National Geographic's New Everyday Science Explained

https://richardspooralmanac.blogspot.com/2019/10/thompson-art-for-national-geographics.html

A blog post about more of Richard's illustrations that haven't been seen since being published in 2003.