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Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Baltimore Comic Con's latest PR: Get Your Books Autographed, CGC/CBCS Rated at BCC 2020 Live
Wow, it's snuck up on me this year, but here's their latest piece of info. There's some panels listed here as well as the comics for sale.
Cavna looks at a Pepe the Frog documentary
How a Pepe the Frog movie speaks powerfully to this moment in divisive American politics [in print as A ribbiting take on a culture war]
Washington Post October 20, 2020 p. C1, 4
Tuesday, October 20, 2020
DC Zinefest: Please contribute to our HallowZine! (No experience required!)
From: DC Zinefest
Hey Zinesters!
Yours,
As you've probably seen on social media, we are putting together a HallowZine zine this month and we'd love you to participate. No experience required! Using 1+ prompts below as inspiration (even loosely so), express yourself via comic, poem, photo, collage, doodle, drawing, story, joke, meme, list, map, scribble, graph, found art, sculpture, etc. We want to empower EVERYONE to participate, regardless of where you live or whether you consider yourself a creator/maker/artist/writer or not
Send your thing(s) to dczinefest@gmail.com with "Hallowzine" in the subject line. Please format your thing as a 5.25 inch [W] X 8.25 inch [H] (or roughly so to help with assembling the zine but we can always resize on our end if needed). Image format is preferred! Include your name/pen-name, the title of your thing, and social media/website if you want people to find you and your stuff!
The official deadline is October 24th. If you can't make the deadline but still want to contribute, let us know -- the final-final-final deadline is October 30th.
Prompts:
Prompts:
- They opened the door and …
- Every Hallow's Eve _____ walks the earth.
- Drink one vial of _____ and …
- They looked in the mirror and their eyes were now …
- My skeleton in the closet
- Stare into the darkness and ____ stares back at you.
- My skin was crawling with …
- Little did they know there was a painting of ____ was in the attic.
- Did you know that kids have more bones than adults?
Flugennock's Latest'n'Greatest: "In Trump's Orbit"
From Mike Flugennock, DC's anarchist cartoonist
"In Trump's Orbit"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3083
"In Trump's orbit" seems to be the favorite phrase of all the "cool
kids" in the media right now after his positive COVID-19 test, rapidly
gaining ground on the ever-popular "existential threat". Without even
trying, I returned an entire page of search results from newspapers,
magazines, media all over the country sporting headlines or ledes with
the phrase "in Trump's orbit". You could play a drinking game with it
on cable news, but you'd end up in the ER.
So, while the media were beating this poor, misbegotten phrase to
within an inch of its life, I had to ask — what, exactly, is "in
Trump's orbit"? The answer, of course, was instantly clear — spent
rocket stages, dud rocket stages, derelict satellites, tools lost
overboard from ISS spacewalks, the odd NRO top-secret payload,
drifting fields of orbital collision debris, a Tesla roadster... wait,
wut?
Search for "Trump's orbit" at DuckDuckGo, 10.14.2020:
https://html.duckduckgo.com/html?q=%22trump%27s%20orbit%22
"In Trump's Orbit"
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=3083
"In Trump's orbit" seems to be the favorite phrase of all the "cool
kids" in the media right now after his positive COVID-19 test, rapidly
gaining ground on the ever-popular "existential threat". Without even
trying, I returned an entire page of search results from newspapers,
magazines, media all over the country sporting headlines or ledes with
the phrase "in Trump's orbit". You could play a drinking game with it
on cable news, but you'd end up in the ER.
So, while the media were beating this poor, misbegotten phrase to
within an inch of its life, I had to ask — what, exactly, is "in
Trump's orbit"? The answer, of course, was instantly clear — spent
rocket stages, dud rocket stages, derelict satellites, tools lost
overboard from ISS spacewalks, the odd NRO top-secret payload,
drifting fields of orbital collision debris, a Tesla roadster... wait,
wut?
Search for "Trump's orbit" at DuckDuckGo, 10.14.2020:
https://html.duckduckgo.com/html?q=%22trump%27s%20orbit%22
Monday, October 19, 2020
Library of Congress' Swann Foundation accepting fellowship applications
From: Kennedy, Martha
To graduate students--future scholars of visual satire and comic arts—
The Swann Foundation for Caricature and Cartoon, administered by the Library of Congress is accepting applications for its graduate fellowship, one of the few in the field, for the 2021-2022 academic year. Deadline for applications is February 15, 2021. Please see the following for criteria, guidelines, and application forms:
https://www.loc.gov/rr/print/swann/swann-fellow.html
Please email swann@loc.gov if you have questions.
We appreciate the opportunity to share this information. Thank you!
Martha Kennedy
Martha H. Kennedy
Curator, Popular & Applied Graphic Art
Prints & Photographs Division
Library of Congress
Washington, D.C. 20540-4730
Oct 21: JULES FEIFFER: A CONVERSATION
World Premiere & Live Panel Discussion
Jules Feiffer is an American legend, whom the Library of Congress has recognized for his "remarkable legacy" as a cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, adult and children's book author, illustrator, and art instructor. Feiffer's Pulitzer-winning comic strip ran for forty-two years in the Village Voice, revolutionizing the notion of what a mainstream cartoonist might dare to address in print.
Join us for an intimate filmed portrait of the legendary cartoonist, screenwriter and author JULES FEIFFER in conversation with Michael Tisserand, author of Krazy: George Herriman, A Life in Black and White. In the film, the 91 year old Feiffer looks back over his extraordinary life and long, varied career, offering his opinions and views on arts, culture, politics and improvisation — central to his work.
The screening is followed by a live panel discussion of leading cartoonists. Moderated by Michael Tisserand, panelists include award winning cartoonist for The New Yorker Liza Donnelly, Hulu's Woke co-creator and cartoonist Keith Knight, and POLITICO cartoonist Matt Wuerker.
Screening 6:30PM (CST) followed by live panel discussion. This event is FREE. Pre-registration is required. Register HERE. Upon registration, you will receive access to both the screening and post discussion. NOTE: This film is for mature audiences only and contains strong language that may be unsuitable for children or young adults.
PANELISTS
ABOUT JULES FEIFFER
Jules Feiffer is the author of a wide range of additional creative work, including the Obie Award-winning play Little Murders, the screenplay for Carnal Knowledge, and the Oscar-winning short animation, Munro. Other works include the plays Knock Knock (a Tony award nominee) and Grown-Ups; the novels Harry, the Rat with Women and Ackroyd; the screenplays Popeye and I Want to Go Home (winner of the best screenplay award at the Venice Film Festival); and the children's books The Man in the Ceiling, Bark, George and the illustrations for Which Puppy? by his daughter, Kate, and the children's classic The Phantom Tollbooth.
Sunday, October 18, 2020
The Post's Smee on the NGA's Guston exhibit censorship
Absolutely no one has asked my opinion on this, but I think Smee has it right.
The Philip Guston controversy is turning artists against the National Gallery [in print as A portrait of NGA's flawed reasoning].
Washington Post Oct. 17, 2020 P. C1, 4
Charlie Hebdo discussion leads to teacher's death in France
Gruesome details emerge in beheading of French teacher who showed students Muhammad cartoons [in print as Beheading of teacher horrifies France].
Lewiston Tribune doesn't pick Al Goodwyn for conservative cartoonist
[The Lewiston Tribune has added A.F. Branco of Creators Syndicate to its lineup of political cartoonists.]
Lewiston Tribune October 17 2020
Troy-Jeffrey Allen interviews Henry Barajas and reviews Aleister and Adolf
Interview: Henry Barajas' Brings His Heritage to Comics with 'Tata Rambo'
Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Oct 15, 2020
Get Graphic: ALEISTER AND ADOLPH is...
by Troy-Jeffrey Allen
Oct 16, 2020
Virtual Sip, Chat & Shop with G&G Guest Artist: Robin Ha
Virtual Sip, Chat & Shop with G&G Guest Artist: Robin Ha
Robin Ha, our Illustrator artist, will join our Facebook Live Virtual Sip, Chat & Shop event on Saturday, October 17th from 3 to 4 pm. You are invited to join us and get to know her and her modern graphic arts.
KAL: Daggers Drawn /Baltimore Sun & Economist Cartoonist Artist Reception.
Yesterday's live tour is still available on Facebook -
KAL: Daggers Drawn / Baltimore Sun & Economist Cartoonist Artist Reception.
Crystal Moll
Crystal Moll Gallery October 17 2020
https://www.facebook.com/295981781034/videos/3311959008929451
Q&A with Matt Fraction & Elsa Charretier
Q&A with Matt Fraction & Elsa Charretier
Leah Ly
Fantom Comics October 16 2020
Matt Fraction and Elsa Charretier sit with us from their homes to talk comics, life during the pandemic, and their series NOVEMBER from Image Comic
Cartoonist Liza Donnelly unlikely heir to Norman Rockwell
(in the sense that their styles are pretty far apart; however their work ethics aren't)
In a sacred space [in print as A special place to reflect - and create]
How New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly came to work in Norman Rockwell's studio
By Liza Donnelly
Washington Post October 18, 2020, p. E8-9
Islam cartoons claim another innocent victim
Teacher in Paris suburb decapitated, allegedly after showing cartoons of prophet Muhammad in class [in print as High school teacher decapitated in suburban Paris]
Friday, October 16, 2020
Weldon on what Marvel's Son of Satan is doing now
Damned If You Do: Hulu's Less-Than-Marvelous 'Helstrom'
Siblings Ana (Sydney Lemmon) and Daimon (Tom Austen) have a rivalry that causes infernal conflict in Hulu's Helstrom.
Big Planet Comics Bethesda moving to due to covid-19
From: Big Planet Bethesda
Turns out, Big Planet Comics is not immune to the economic effects of the pandemic.
So that we may continue offering you the reliable service you've come to expect, on Oct. 27 & 28 we are moving to a new space only a half block away.
Our new address will be 7939 Norfolk Ave. For the foreseeable future, we will continue operating curbside only, with the same hours we've had since reopening.
Please note that due to the move we will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and be open on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 11-7.
Thank you for your support.
BIG PLANET COMICS
CLOSED to walk-in traffic
Curbside pickup:
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday 11-3
Friday 3-7
Saturday 1-5
Closed other days
Curbside policy: Wait outside and call us, we will then charge your total and put a bag of your comics out on a table; don't approach if we or any other folks are at the table! Wear a mask. Thank you.
Turns out, Big Planet Comics is not immune to the economic effects of the pandemic.
So that we may continue offering you the reliable service you've come to expect, on Oct. 27 & 28 we are moving to a new space only a half block away.
Our new address will be 7939 Norfolk Ave. For the foreseeable future, we will continue operating curbside only, with the same hours we've had since reopening.
Please note that due to the move we will be closed on Wednesday, Oct. 28 and be open on Thursday, Oct. 29 from 11-7.
Thank you for your support.
BIG PLANET COMICS
4849 Cordell Ave.
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-6856CLOSED to walk-in traffic
Curbside pickup:
Wednesday 11-7
Thursday 11-3
Friday 3-7
Saturday 1-5
Closed other days
Curbside policy: Wait outside and call us, we will then charge your total and put a bag of your comics out on a table; don't approach if we or any other folks are at the table! Wear a mask. Thank you.
Thursday, October 15, 2020
NPR reviews Skelly's Maids
Underestimating These 'Maids' Is A Fatal Mistake
Etelka Lehoczky
October 15, 2020
https://www.npr.org/2020/10/15/923750467/underestimating-these-maids-is-a-fatal-mistake
The Lily's recent comics
I started working from home years before coronavirus. Here's how I found balance.
I split my days between business and life tasks
October 11 2020
I was tempted to publicly shame people who don't wear masks. I tried this instead.
I found myself full of bitterness toward those who weren't taking coronavirus seriously
P&P Live! Brad Meltzer & Chris Eliopoulos | I AM ANNE FRANK & I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
P&P Live! Brad Meltzer & Chris Eliopoulos | I AM ANNE FRANK & I AM BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
Fantom Comics newsletter excerpts
- WEEKLY SURPRISE WEEKEND PROMOS:
Two weekends down! Each week keep an eye out via our social media platforms for promos, sales, and coupons you can take advantage of from Saturdays - Mondays! We will be announcing on Fridays, so stay tuned for some frugal fun during these tough times!
- LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY RAFFLES:
Local Comic Shop Day ("LCSD") is the day celebrating the independent spirit of local comic book specialty shops, and it returns for its fifth annual event Wednesday, November 25th! LCSD is a five-year old event conceived and implemented by ComicsPRO comic book specialty retailers to call attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their vital role in being the primary fire-starters of pop culture. Pop Culture begins in your Local Comic Shop! And this year we want to jazz it up by offering some raffles! Beginning today, Wednesday, October 14th, each purchase of $20 or more from Fantom (online or in-store) through LCSD, Wednesday, November 25th, will make you eligible for one entry into our Local Comic Shop Day Full Run Raffles. YOU MUST HAVE A COMICHUB ACCOUNT so we can track all eligible customers, and ComicHub accounts are easy to create, so if you need any assistance we are happy to help! Eligible Purchases made on Local Comic Shop Day itself will earn you double Fantom Club Reward Points as well!
Items up for LCSD Full Run Raffles:
Sunstone by Stjepan Sejic (Image Comics)
Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy. So beware all who enter, because, to quote a few hundred thousand readers on DeviantArt: "I'm not into BDSM... but this story... I get it."
Sunny by Taiyo Matsumoto (Viz Media)
What is Sunny? Sunny is a car. Sunny is a car you take on a drive with your mind. It takes you to the place of your dreams. Sunny is the story of beating the odds, in the ways that count. It is the story of beating the odds, in ways that count, for a group of orphans who discover the care and let it take them to better places in their imagination. Sunny is the brand-new masterwork from Eisner Award-winner Taiyo Matsumoto, one of Japan's most innovative and acclaimed manga artists. Translated by Tekkonkinkreet film director Michael Arias!
- OCTOBER IS SPOOKY MONTH AT FANTOM:
The leaves are changing, it's getting cooler outside, what could all this mean? Spooky season has arrived! We're excited to share some boo-tiful recommendations on our social media platforms and in store now that we have a full display of wonderful horror books ranging from adult graphic novels to manga gn's to all ages reads!
*We've also decorated for the season, so come out to see the festive set up!*
- SPOOKY BOOKS UP TO 20% OFF:
Beginning today, October 14th, we are offering a number of horror books for up to 20% off through October 31st! Log onto FantomComics.com/SaleItem to see the highlighted discounted horror books or stop in store to grab some straight from our spooky table and take a gander at the festive decor!
- EVENTS:
THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH @ 1PM: QUARANTINE Q&A WITH MATT FRACTION & ELSA CHARRETIER:
With the third volume of their series coming out October 21st, we're sitting down and chatting with the creative team of the Image Comics mystery series, NOVEMBER.
NOVEMBER follows three women and their intersecting lives on a single night as fire and violence spread through their city. They soon find themselves in a dark, criminal underground fighting for their lives in a war waged by an invisible criminal empire at the heart of it all.
NOVEMBER volumes 1 & 2 are one sale NOW at Fantom Comics in store or online at FantomComics.com, and you can preorder Volume 3 through the ComicHub app or reaching out to us via email (FantomHQ@fantomcomics.com) or give us a call (202-241-6498)!
For further event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3799496746749629?active_tab=about
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH @ 6:30PM: FANTOM VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHTMARE:
Fantom Virtual Trivia returns! Compete from your home to win the virtual gauntlet and help support the Fantom Comics community during these pandemic times.
Register for this event and pay a $5 minimum cover charge for each team member to get in on the fun. Five (5) team members MAX.
For further event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1936735199796922?active_tab=about
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH @ 4PM: BLACK EXCELLENCE BOOK CLUB - BIG BLACK: STAND AT ATTICA
Fantom and Pop Culture Uncovered is together again to bring this month's read, Big Black: Stand at Attica; written by Frank Smith and Jared Reinmuth with art by Ameziane published by Boom Studios!
The uprising at Attica Prison remains one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American history. ... but without Frank "Big Black" Smith it could have been even worse. Now for the first time, the late Frank "Big Black" Smith shares his experience at the center of this uprising, struggling to protect hostages, prisoners and negotiators alike.
Before his death, Frank "Big Black" Smith worked with Jared Reinmuth, the son of his lawyer, to share the true story of his time in Attica State Prison. Adapted to a graphic novel by Ameziane (Dark Horse's Muhammad Ali), this is an unflinching look at the price of standing up to injustice.
For further event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/452214572340102?active_tab=about
You can find Big Black: Stand At Attica for purchase on fantomcomics.com or in store!
Two weekends down! Each week keep an eye out via our social media platforms for promos, sales, and coupons you can take advantage of from Saturdays - Mondays! We will be announcing on Fridays, so stay tuned for some frugal fun during these tough times!
- LOCAL COMIC SHOP DAY RAFFLES:
Local Comic Shop Day ("LCSD") is the day celebrating the independent spirit of local comic book specialty shops, and it returns for its fifth annual event Wednesday, November 25th! LCSD is a five-year old event conceived and implemented by ComicsPRO comic book specialty retailers to call attention to locally owned independent comic book specialty stores, celebrating their vital role in being the primary fire-starters of pop culture. Pop Culture begins in your Local Comic Shop! And this year we want to jazz it up by offering some raffles! Beginning today, Wednesday, October 14th, each purchase of $20 or more from Fantom (online or in-store) through LCSD, Wednesday, November 25th, will make you eligible for one entry into our Local Comic Shop Day Full Run Raffles. YOU MUST HAVE A COMICHUB ACCOUNT so we can track all eligible customers, and ComicHub accounts are easy to create, so if you need any assistance we are happy to help! Eligible Purchases made on Local Comic Shop Day itself will earn you double Fantom Club Reward Points as well!
Items up for LCSD Full Run Raffles:
Sunstone by Stjepan Sejic (Image Comics)
Two women deal with modern themes of sex, relationships, and fetishism in this erotic romantic comedy. So beware all who enter, because, to quote a few hundred thousand readers on DeviantArt: "I'm not into BDSM... but this story... I get it."
Sunny by Taiyo Matsumoto (Viz Media)
What is Sunny? Sunny is a car. Sunny is a car you take on a drive with your mind. It takes you to the place of your dreams. Sunny is the story of beating the odds, in the ways that count. It is the story of beating the odds, in ways that count, for a group of orphans who discover the care and let it take them to better places in their imagination. Sunny is the brand-new masterwork from Eisner Award-winner Taiyo Matsumoto, one of Japan's most innovative and acclaimed manga artists. Translated by Tekkonkinkreet film director Michael Arias!
- OCTOBER IS SPOOKY MONTH AT FANTOM:
The leaves are changing, it's getting cooler outside, what could all this mean? Spooky season has arrived! We're excited to share some boo-tiful recommendations on our social media platforms and in store now that we have a full display of wonderful horror books ranging from adult graphic novels to manga gn's to all ages reads!
*We've also decorated for the season, so come out to see the festive set up!*
- SPOOKY BOOKS UP TO 20% OFF:
Beginning today, October 14th, we are offering a number of horror books for up to 20% off through October 31st! Log onto FantomComics.com/SaleItem to see the highlighted discounted horror books or stop in store to grab some straight from our spooky table and take a gander at the festive decor!
- EVENTS:
THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16TH @ 1PM: QUARANTINE Q&A WITH MATT FRACTION & ELSA CHARRETIER:
With the third volume of their series coming out October 21st, we're sitting down and chatting with the creative team of the Image Comics mystery series, NOVEMBER.
NOVEMBER follows three women and their intersecting lives on a single night as fire and violence spread through their city. They soon find themselves in a dark, criminal underground fighting for their lives in a war waged by an invisible criminal empire at the heart of it all.
NOVEMBER volumes 1 & 2 are one sale NOW at Fantom Comics in store or online at FantomComics.com, and you can preorder Volume 3 through the ComicHub app or reaching out to us via email (FantomHQ@fantomcomics.com) or give us a call (202-241-6498)!
For further event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/3799496746749629?active_tab=about
THIS SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH @ 6:30PM: FANTOM VIRTUAL TRIVIA NIGHTMARE:
Fantom Virtual Trivia returns! Compete from your home to win the virtual gauntlet and help support the Fantom Comics community during these pandemic times.
Register for this event and pay a $5 minimum cover charge for each team member to get in on the fun. Five (5) team members MAX.
For further event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1936735199796922?active_tab=about
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24TH @ 4PM: BLACK EXCELLENCE BOOK CLUB - BIG BLACK: STAND AT ATTICA
Fantom and Pop Culture Uncovered is together again to bring this month's read, Big Black: Stand at Attica; written by Frank Smith and Jared Reinmuth with art by Ameziane published by Boom Studios!
The uprising at Attica Prison remains one of the bloodiest civil rights confrontations in American history. ... but without Frank "Big Black" Smith it could have been even worse. Now for the first time, the late Frank "Big Black" Smith shares his experience at the center of this uprising, struggling to protect hostages, prisoners and negotiators alike.
Before his death, Frank "Big Black" Smith worked with Jared Reinmuth, the son of his lawyer, to share the true story of his time in Attica State Prison. Adapted to a graphic novel by Ameziane (Dark Horse's Muhammad Ali), this is an unflinching look at the price of standing up to injustice.
For further event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/452214572340102?active_tab=about
You can find Big Black: Stand At Attica for purchase on fantomcomics.com or in store!
Today at 6 pm: OPC Award Winners Share Their Stories: Best Cartoon Award
Where
Zoom video conferencing apphttp://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07ehchlq6xb614f4d6&llr=5wqitddab
OPC Award Winners Share Their Stories: Best Cartoon Award
Join an online program with Adam Zyglis of The Buffalo News, the winner of this year's Best Cartoon Award for best print or digital graphic journalism, including cartoons, on international affairs.
Moderating the panel will be Rob Rogers, who served as head judge for the Best Cartoon Award jury. He won the OPC's cartoon award for 1999 and 2012.
Judges for the award said:
"An impressive caricaturist, Zyglis is the kind of cartoonist who would have to be jailed immediately if he lived abroad. That's the standard by which all great political cartoonists should be judged. His portfolio consists of powerful and insightful commentary on a wide variety of international issues including climate change, Ukraine conspiracies, the U.S. abandonment of Kurdish allies, Brexit and Trump's fealty to dictators."
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