KAL Show Closing and Book signing Sat Nov 7th

We thought we would be celebrating the end of the elections...but maybe not 😉. Still, this is the final day of the show and KAL will be here 4:30-6:00

'KAL'  FINAL DAY OF THE SHOW! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7, 2020 4:30 - 6:00 Cartoonist / Satirist / Animator We thought we would be celebrating the end of the elections... not so fast!! We will have KAL in the gallery for the final day of his show. He will be here from 4:30-6:00 and will sign his Daggers Drawn book and personalize any of his work. KAL This exhibition showcases original pen and ink drawings and prints, including never released 'covers' from the Economist. Crystal Moll Gallery Fine Art and Custom Framing Our mailing address is: 1030 South Charles Street Baltimore Maryland 21230 Gallery : 443-759-4235 Crystal Moll Cell: 410-952-2843 Hours: Tuesday - Saturday 12 noon-6

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NPR reviews 'Blue In Green'

Inks And Colors Rescue 'Blue In Green' From Plodding Plotting

  Etelka Lehoczky

October 31, 2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/31/929461708/inks-and-colors-rescue-blue-in-green-from-plodding-plotting

NPR talks to Tom Toles, including his future plans

Retiring Editorial Cartoonist Reflects On 50-Year Career

Michel Martin

  All Things Considered October 31, 2020

https://www.npr.org/2020/10/31/929915021/retiring-editorial-cartoonist-reflects-on-50-year-career

https://ondemand.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/atc/2020/10/20201031_atc_editorial_cartoonist_reflects_on_50-year_career.mp3 

Jillian Tamaki, "Our Little Kitchen," at Politics and Prose

Jillian Tamaki, "Our Little Kitchen"

•Nov 3, 2020

Politics and Prose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkt6k8aKQ3M

Amazing things happen when a community comes together with creativity, energy, and food! Drawn from author/illustrator Jillian Tamaki's volunteer experiences at a small community kitchen in Brooklyn, Our Little Kitchen captures the chaotic but caring work of neighbors taking care of each other with meals and friendship. Tamaki combines the action-filled illustrations of a graphic novel with a rhyming narrative for an explosion of colors, words, tastes, and smells. "Three bags of apples some of them bruised…cut off the brown bits, they're still good to use!". Thumb to the back endpapers to see how these second-hand apples are turned into a dessert to warm the bellies of those you love. Purchase Book Here: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9...

Jillian Tamaki is a cartoonist and illustrator. She grew up in Canada and attended the Alberta College of Art and Design. The graphic novel she wrote with her cousin Mariko Tamaki, This One Summer, won a Caldecott Honor in 2015. Her graphic novels center on the messy, scary and confusing parts of growing up. She draws comics, editorial and book illustration, teaches, and contributes to the TV show Adventure Time.

John Gallagher, "Max Meow: Cat Crusader," at Politics and Prose

John Gallagher, "Max Meow: Cat Crusader"

•Nov 3, 2020

Politics and Prose

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG2QuzAunzc

Who needs radioactive spiders to turn into a superhero? It is as deliciously easy as eating a radioactive meatball from your friend's secret lab! Can mild-mannered podCATster Max use his newfound powers for good and save Kittyopolis from the baddies? Will Max listen to the wise words of his best friend or will it be a CATastrophe? Purchase Book Here: https://www.politics-prose.com/book/9...

Meet Max the cat crusader in this hilarious new middle-grade graphic novel series, Max Meow by cartoonist John Gallagher. Join us for an interactive event with a drawing presentation and Q&A from the live audience. John Gallagher is the art director of the National Wildlife Federation's Ranger Rick magazine and has been drawing comics since he was five. John is also the co-founder of Kids Love Comics (an organization devoted to using graphic novels to promote literacy) and leads workshops teaching kids how to create their own comics. John lives in Virginia with his wife and their three kids.

Editorial Cartoon by Steve Artley

 

Recent Cartoon (click on Image for larger view)

"Voting in the 21st Century"

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Mo Willems live-draws tonight

Mo Willems Will Offer "Democracy Doodle" Exercises on Election Night

The Kennedy Center education artist-in-residence wants to give you a break on November 3

Written by Andrew Beaujon

| Published on October 29, 2020

https://www.washingtonian.com/2020/10/29/mo-willems-will-offer-democracy-doodle-exercises-on-election-night/

Tonight's election - Clay Jones' Live Blog 2020

reprinted with permission

clayjonz posted: " The tradition continues, kids. This year, it's coming to you live from Washington, DC. I am a short walk from the the White House. The only thing between me and it are a few blocks, thousands of cops, military, Secret Service agents, attack dogs, and a" Live Blog 2020 by clayjonz The tradition continues, kids. This year, it's coming to you live from Washington, DC. I am a short walk from the the White House. The only thing between me and it are a few blocks, thousands of cops, military, Secret Service agents, attack dogs, and a huge chain link fence. Tonight, I'll be sitting in my hotel room and posting quick sketches of breaking news as results pour in. Occasionally, I'll venture outside and report what's going on in the streets. Here are the details for tonight's show: Time: I don't know. It'll start when it starts. Location: Washington, DC (somewhere near the White House). Number of posts and cartoons: I don't know. Where you can see it: Here at Claytoonz.com. Updates will also be made on Facebook, Twitter, and Instragram. Follow me on each platform. Links are on the right-hand side of this page. How you can see it: Subscribe to claytoonz. There's a link on the right. Supposedly, you'll receive an email for each new post. You can stay on this page and refresh all night or you can watch one of my social media pages and hit refresh all night. Time it will be over: I don't know. Time Clay will lose his mind: Sometime between midnight and 6:00 a.m. Should I bother Clay by sending him emails and direct messages while he's working? No. You should not do that but some people will do it anyway. Can I comment on each post? Yes and please. All comments are welcomed and encouraged. I love hearing from you when I don't have to reply. Can I curse? Yes. All curse words are welcomed and encouraged. Will there be sandwiches? Yes but not for you. When will Clay sleep? Never. Tip Jar: if you want to support the live blog, please send a donation through PayPal to clayjonz@gmail.com. You can also snail it to P.O. Box 9103, Fredericksburg, VA 22403. #cartoons, #clay-jones, #claytoonz, #election-2020, #election-day, #live-blog clayjonz | November 3, 2020 at 11:19 am | Tags: Cartoons, Clay Jones, claytoonz, Election 2020, Election Day, Live Blog | Categories: Uncategorized | URL: https://wp.me/p3LeZ1-8uU Comment    See all comments    Like Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: http://claytoonz.com/2020/11/03/live-blog-2020/

Nov 5 - Comedian Judy Gold interviewed with our colleague Alex in the mix

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2020 AT 7 PM EST

Interview and Q&A with Comedian Judy Gold

https://www.facebook.com/events/406400283720345/

Online Event

Details

Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7 PM EST

Public · Hosted by Manhattan Comedy School

Online Event

https://bit.ly/3m900vX

Join us on Zoom for a conversation and Q&A with Judy Gold, award-winning comedian and author of the new book "Yes, I Can Say That: When They Come for the Comedians, We are All in Trouble," hosted by MCS instructor Karen Bergreen!

"No one makes me laugh harder than Judy Gold. If I had to pick one comedian to write a book about free speech, it would be Judy." – Amy Schumer

Seats are limited, register now to reserve your spot! bit.ly/3m900vX

That darn Toles

Back to the drawing board, please

Jim Budish, Silver Spring

Washington Post October 31 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/letters-to-the-editor/readers-critique-the-post-be-mindful-of-the-language-used-to-describe-the-exploitation-of-animals/2020/10/30/a8f504d8-1aaf-11eb-aeec-b93bcc29a01b_story.html

Fortunately Tom quit the next day so the letter writers don't have him to kick around anymore.

Phillip Kennedy Johnson, DC Comics writer, is a local musician

You can find out more about him on his website at https://www.phillipkennedyjohnson.com/

Rafer Roberts ends Plastic Farm his long-running minicomic

Reprinted from Rafer's Patreon page with his permission -

Oct 31, 2020 at 2:15 PM

PLASTIC FARM NEWS???

Rafer Roberts

https://www.patreon.com/posts/plastic-farm-43376495

I started drawing Plastic Farm nearly twenty-two years ago when I was fresh out of college. I wrote nearly 800 pages (and drew about 600 of them myself) over the course of 15 years, reaching the mid-point in the narrative in 2016.

It became apparent about two or three years ago that I was not going to be able to finish Plastic Farm as planned. The story itself had a lot of autobiographical elements, mostly from a time in my life that has become harder and harder to romanticize as I get older, and continuing the story as written has done nothing for my mental health.

Not to mention, there's like a thousand more pages to draw. I am 44-years-old. I top out at about 30 pages a year, tops. I have lost thousands of dollars self-publishing this comic, and have had to declare bankruptcy because of it. The herculean amount of effort required to finish Plastic Farm as conceived, and my near-absolute lack of desire to draw any of it, has led me to this.

A ten-page finale. A big blowout that'll give some closure to long-suffering Plastic Farm readers, while acting as a strange stand-alone tale for general readers. Like every other chapter of Plastic Farm, this one will make as much sense to new readers and old readers alike…which is to say, almost none. But it will be FUN.

BUT, for me to even work on this, folks need to pledge to CORRIDOR. It's only at 50% funded, and there's a huge national distraction on the horizon. So, please, pledge now. (You can even get some new original artwork!) 

Thanks to everyone for your support over the years. I know that this probably isn't the news everyone was hoping for, but I promise that I will be the best weird finale that it can be. For the first time in YEARS, I am excited to draw Chester, The Thixotrope, The Reverend, and all the other weirdos again.

Pledge now! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/514327241/corridor-magazine-spring-2021/posts/3005359 

Clay Jones goes all out in opposing Trump

211 Reasons Why You Should Not Vote For Donald Trump

by clayjonz

https://claytoonz.com/2020/11/02/211-reasons-why-you-should-not-vote-for-donald-trump/

Al Goodwyn joins GoComics

D.D. beat me to the story, after Al's website posted a note last week, but he was graceful enough to link to my site as well.

GoComics Adds Al Goodwyn Editorial Cartoons

 by D. D. Degg

November 1, 2020

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2020/11/01/gocomics-adds-al-goodwyn-editorial-cartoons/

Editorial Cartoon by Steve Artley

 

Recent Cartoon (click on Image for larger view)

"Geriatric Park"

©2020 Steven G Artley • artleytoons • ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

2 interviews by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

'Power Rangers' Interview: Love in the Time of Collins...

Interview by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

Oct 27, 2020

https://www.previewsworld.com/Article/246959-Power-Rangers-Interview-Love-in-the-Time-of-Collins

A Comic Talk with RICK REMENDER

by Troy-Jeffrey Allen

PREVIEWSworld
 Oct 23, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DEKexhUDn0

The Lily's lastest comics

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I witnessed a catastrophic natural sight — and it provided lessons for our current political moment

Humans, like moths, sometimes seek the worst possible solutions

Caitlin Cass

  https://www.thelily.com/i-witnessed-a-catastrophic-natural-sight-and-it-provided-lessons-for-our-current-political-moment/

Awesome Con cancelled for 2020

Important: Awesome Con Information Update

http://awesome-con.com/coronavirus/

As a consequence of the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, Awesome Con 2020 has been canceled. 

The Awesome Con Team will be in touch directly with all attendees, exhibitors, sponsors and partners in relation to this cancellation and to answer any questions.  

There will be further communication to these groups over the coming days and weeks as we aim to facilitate a smooth transition to the new dates for everyone involved. 

Please be assured that we are continuing to closely monitor the latest public health and government advice with regard to COVID-19 (coronavirus) and are carefully adhering to their directions. Our absolute priority is to safeguard the health and welfare of all those involved in our events.

Thank you for your ongoing support and understanding.

https://us.clarionevents.com/a-message-from-clarion-events

Betancourt talks TMNT

A Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles co-creator has a long-lost story to tell. And it gets pretty dark.

David Betancourt

Washington Post Oct. 28, 2020

https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2020/10/28/tmnt-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-last-ronin-kevin-eastman/

Alyssa Rosenberg talks Charlie Brown's Halloween disappearance

Fans Will Have to Look Harder to Find Charlie Brown's Great Pumpkin This Year

Tanzina Vega and Alyssa Rosenberg

WNYC's The Takeaway  October 29, 2020

https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/takeaway/segments/fans-will-have-look-harder-find-charlie-browns-great-pumpkin-year

https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/audio.wnyc.org/takeaway/takeaway102920-peanuts.mp3

The Charlie Brown balloon floats in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York in New York, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
( AP Photo/Charles Sykes )

For the first time since it's debut in 1966, Charles Schulz's Peanuts gang Halloween special, "It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown," will not air on network TV, rather on Apple's streaming service, APPLE TV Plus.

The tech company bought the rights to the Peanuts in 2018 and now controls all of Charlie Brown and Snoopy's content. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" is currently only accessible for paid subscribers, but Apple has announced that the special will be available to watch for free October 30th and November 1st. 

Despite this, Peanut fans are angry the classic show will not be more accessible. A petition on Change.org, calling for Apple to air the special on network TV, has already reached over 170,000 signatures. And as more streaming services gain control over beloved content, many worry the stratification of our collective culture and who has access to it will continue to widen.

Alyssa Rosenberg, an opinion columnist covering culture at The Washington Post. Alyssa, joined The Takeaway to discuss what this could mean for  the future of media.

Click on the 'Listen' button above to hear this segment. Don't have time to listen right now? Subscribe for free to our podcast via iTunes, TuneIn, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts to take this segment with you on the go.

Editorial Cartoon by Steve Artley

Recent Cartoon (click on Image for larger view)

"Remember Remember 4 November"

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BIG PLANET COMICS BETHESDA HAS MOVED!

BIG PLANET COMICS BETHESDA HAS MOVED! We have moved 100 yards south and are now located at 7939 Norfolk Ave. We will be offering curbside service for the foreseeable future. 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! In consideration of others, please wear a mask. Thank you.   Bethesda phone: 301-654-6856 Our mailing address is: Big Planet Comics 4849 Cordell Ave. Bethesda, Md 20814

Kevin Panetta's Archie and Katy Keene run collected

There's a new girl in Riverdale and she's turning heads—and NOT everyone is happy about that! Who is Katy Keene and why is she so Insta-famous and beloved in Riverdale? Find out in a brand new graphic novel from the creative team of Eisner Award winning writer Mariko Tamaki, Kevin Panetta and artist Laura Braga!   Order your copy now!

Guston exhibit gets yet another opening date

After Backlash, Philip Guston Retrospective to Open in 2022

By Julia Jacobs

A version of this article appears in print on Oct. 29, 2020, Section C, Page 5 of the New York edition with the headline: After a Backlash, a Philip Guston Retrospective Will Open in 2022.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/28/arts/design/philip-guston-retrospective-date.html

Al Goodwyn's latest cartoon newsletter is out

Goodwyn Cartoons 10/28/20

The Lily's latest comic

Comics  //  Perspective

9 reasons why I would have been accused of witchcraft in 15th-century Europe

Many of you reading this probably would have been, too

By Gemma Correll

Read more

John Gallagher live in 10 minutes!

October 28, 2020 2:00 PM (EDT)

P&P Live! John Gallagher | CAT CRUSADER

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Zoom Webinar

P&P Live! John Gallagher | CAT CRUSADER

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 2:00 PM (EDT)

Join us for a discussion with John Gallagher about the first book in his new series MAX MEOW: CAT CRUSADER.

Library of Congress buys Nina Allender's cartoons

Women's history shrine donates trove of artifacts to Library of Congress and National Park Service [in print as New home for women's history]

Michael E. Ruane

Washington Post Oct. 26, 2020 p. B1, 4

https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/10/25/womens-history-donation-vote-suffrage/

"The library also purchased the party's set of 167 political cartoons by women's rights artist Nina E. Allender. A spokesman declined to reveal the price. The cartoons arrived in July."

Falls Church's Ted White remembers Dick Lupoff

Richard Lupoff: A Remembrance

BY Ted White Oct 26, 2020

http://www.tcj.com/richard-lupoff-a-remembrance/

Hatfield on Ha

Charles Hatfield reviews Robin Ha's Almost American Girl today at his KinderComics blog.