Friday, February 10, 2023

Saturday: Meet Artist Jose Villarrubia at Beyond Comics - Absolute Swamp Thing

TOMORROW!

MEET!

Local Artist

Jose Villarrubia

Meet acclaimed artist Jose Villarubia (Promethea, Sentry, Sweet Tooth, Hellshock, Get Jiro). Jose was the artist of choice to restore/recolor the brand new Absolute Swamp Thing by DC Comics.


He has also been brought in to do the same by the Corben Estate for much of the Richard Corben Library. He is a Professor at Maryland Institute College of Art.

Saturday, February 11th

11:00am to 4:00pm

Facebook Event Here!
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Can't Make It?

Buy a Copy and have him sign it!


IF you really want a copy signed by Jose,

just follow the link to our website

and purchase a copy there.


Make sure you follow-up with us at the Frederick Store:


email: beyondcomics@beyondcomics.com

phone: (301) 668-8202

Absolute Swamp Thing Signed


Beyond Comics | 18749 B North Frederick Avenue, 5632 Buckeystown Pike Frederick, MD, Gaithersburg, MD 20879


Sat: Justin Jordan at 3rd Eye Annapolis



Glen Weldon on the upcoming MCU

Esther Kim, formerly of Fantom, then Boom is now at...

Humanoids!  according to Publishers Weekly

"Esther Kim, formerly marketing manager at BOOM! Studios, has joined Humanoids as director of marketing." 
 
The  Beat has a bit more:

Comings and Goings: Kim, Atchison and Lucido at Humanoids

Holly Aitchison and Esther Kim have joined the company while Amanda Lucido has been promoted

Joe Grunenwald

02/10/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/comings-and-goings-kim-atchison-and-lucido-at-humanoids/


The Actual Address by Daniel Boris



Book Review: Beaky Barnes: Egg on the Loose by David Ezra Stein

 by Claire Rhode

            Beaky Barnes: Egg on the Loose (Penguin Workshop, $18.99) is a delightful romp. David Ezra Stein has channeled the energy of early Saturday morning cartoons into a graphic novel for younger readers. Reading it reminded me of watching a Pink Panther cartoon, where nothing quite made sense, but the hijinks were top notch.

            I have to imagine that was the tone Stein was going for when he started the book with a cast of characters and then uses them in an advertisements section (don’t worry – unless you’re the sort of person who goes in for wild infomercials, you’re not likely to want to buy his glow-in-the-dark sunglasses model).

            The story itself starts with Inspector Cobb, the town health and safety inspector, attempting to eat an fried egg sandwich and losing the egg from it. Naturally, he goes to a nearby café to get a new egg, where he threatens the owner with an inspection if an egg is not procured. This is where we meet Beaky, a giant chicken. She’s the tallest of the main characters, but she produces normal-sized eggs. This is never explained, but sometimes you don’t need explanations. Beaky Barnes takes too many detours to coherently describe the plot. A goldfish goes off to college and it somehow gets weirder, but it never loses its sense of joy or adventure. It can be easy for a book this wacky to lose sight of what actually matters – fun. Stein creates humorous, absurd scenarios and asks the reader to laugh along without taking anything too seriously.

        Some pros include:

·         -The art style. This is a deceptively simple book. It has a small color palette, and backgrounds are often left vague or are entirely non-existent, but each page balances itself well. It is always visually interesting and only rarely overwhelming.

·         -Subtle jokes. Like many Saturday morning cartoons, there are some jokes tossed in just for the adults reading along.

·         -Remember those ads I mentioned? They end up being (semi-)plot relevant. It’s not just fun, it also matters later on!

 Some cons:

·         -While I had fun reading this, 114 pages was close to being too long for me. For an actual child it would probably be a good amount of story and humor.

·         -May lead to egg confusion for some children. Parents may need to explain that most grocery store eggs are not fertilized.

·         -The name Beaky Barnes is similar to a certain Marvel character and his sister. My search results were confused while checking on some details for this review. Not an actual problem for the story, but check your autocorrect when ordering.

      All in all, I would recommend this story. It would be a great bridge for reluctant readers transitioning from picture books to more independent reading. Enjoy reading Beaky Barnes: Egg on the Loose – it’s a surprisingly relevant book, as anyone who has tried to buy eggs at a grocery store recently knows. And, more importantly, it’s an enjoyable comedy for the kids (big and small) in your life.

 Claire Rhode, a former children's book seller, is now studying to be a children's book librarian.

Thursday, February 09, 2023

Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 2/9/23

Chris Browne – RIP

D. D. Degg

Daily Cartoonist February 8 2023

https://www.dailycartoonist.com/index.php/2023/02/08/chris-browne-rip/

 

Is That Alan Moore In Neil Gaiman & Mark Buckingham's Miracleman?

In Miracleman: The Silver Age, we meet Tom Caxton, the first superhero, now living as a hermit, with a big beard and long hair...

Rich Johnston

 08 Feb 2023 
https://bleedingcool.com/comics/is-that-alan-moore-in-neil-gaiman-mark-buckinghams-miracleman/

 

R.I.P. LEE MODER, Longtime DC Artist, Co-Creator of Stargirl

Brigid Alverson on February 8, 2023 

https://icv2.com/articles/news/view/53274/r-i-p-lee-moder

 

Episode 525 – Paul B Rainey [UK]

February 7, 2023 by Gil Roth

Virtual Memories Show 525:
Paul B. Rainey

http://chimeraobscura.com/vm/episode-525-paul-b-rainey

https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/virtualmemories/Episode_525_-_Paul_B_Rainey.mp3

 

In 'Why Don't You Love Me?,' Heartache and Redemption

Paul B. Rainey's new graphic novel packs an unexpected punch.

Dorothy Woodend

TheTyee.ca February 8 2023

https://thetyee.ca/Culture/2023/02/08/Paul-B-Rainey-New-Graphic-Novel/

 

Getting creative with Lynda Barry

Rob Ferrett

Wisconsin Public Radio February 6, 2023,

https://www.wpr.org/getting-creative-lynda-barry

https://mp3.wpr.org/download.php?f=ctm230206l2.mp3

 

Tom Gauld

Brian Heater

RiYL 565; February 03, 2023
https://riyl.podcastpage.io/episode/episode-565-tom-gauld

https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/628eacd04a4aec0013fcdb67/e/63dd229267c31f00117f609c/media.mp3

 

'Toy Story,' 'Frozen' and 'Zootopia' Sequels in the Works, Says Bob Iger

"We are leaning into our unrivaled brands," said the executive.

Aaron Couch

February 8, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/toy-story-frozen-zootopia-sequels-disney-1235320950/

 

Nelson Peltz Abandons Disney Proxy Fight, as Bob Iger Says "Everything Is on the Table" for Hulu

The Disney CEO also discussed succession and cost cutting on CNBC.

Alex Weprin

February 9, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/bob-iger-interview-cnbc-1235321334/ 

 

Bob Iger Outlines New Disney Org Structure, With 7,000 Job Cuts Planned

The film, TV and streaming businesses will fall into Disney Entertainment, led by Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, with ESPN forming its own division in the company.

Alex Weprin

February 8, 2023 
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/disney-restructuring-dmed-iger-layoffs-1235319661/

 

Bob Iger's Cost-Cutting, Restructuring Plan for Disney Wins Over Wall Street

Multiple analysts raised their stock price targets for the Mouse House as the company traded higher on Feb. 9 after disclosing its first earnings report since Iger's return.

Georg Szalai

February 9, 2023
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/walt-disney-stock-analyst-price-target-1235321244/ 

 

Sales Chart: Silver Sprocket Top 200 Indie Bestsellers of 2022

By Avi Ehrlich

02/09/2023 
https://www.comicsbeat.com/sales-chart-silver-sprocket-top-200-indie-bestsellers-of-2022/

 

INTERVIEW: The cast & crew of MARVEL'S MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR discuss the importance of representation and more!

The highly anticipated animated series premieres this Friday on Disney Channel!

Taimur Dar

02/09/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/interview-cast-crew-of-marvels-moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur/


Chris Browne, long time cartoonist of Hägar the Horrible, has died

The son of original series creator Dik Browne, Chris continued the series for thirty years

Dean Simons

02/09/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/chris-browne-long-time-cartoonist-of-hagar-the-horrible-has-died/

 

Tobin, Suzanne. 2001-2003.

Meet the Comics [incomplete comic strip chat archives]

Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/liveonline/style/comics.htm

 

How the Other Half Laughs: The Comic Sensibility in American Culture, 1895-1920 [comic strip history].

By Jean Lee Cole

University Press of Mississippi 2020

 

WandaVision Director Reveals His Thoughts on Scarlet Witch's Portrayal in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness

By Adam Barnhardt - February 7, 2023

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/wandavision-matt-shakman-reveals-thought-scarlet-witch-doctor-strange-2-role/

 

The Flash Season 9 Episode 1: Barry, Iris, the Time Loop, and More!

  By Lacy Baugher | February 8, 2023

https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/the-flash-season-9-episode-1-barry-iris-time-loop/

 

David Sutherland obituary

Steve Holland

Mon 6 Feb 2023

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/feb/06/david-sutherland-obituary

 

New Middle Grade Series to Expand InvestiGators World

By Sally Lodge

Feb 09, 2023

https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/91498-new-middle-grade-series-to-expand-investigators-world.html

 

A New Marvel Hero Battles Supervillains and Teen Angst

In the animated series "Marvel's Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur," the superhero exploits are based in relatable teenage emotions and concerns.

By Leigh-Ann Jackson

A version of this article appears in print on Feb. 9, 2023, Section C, Page 3 of the New York edition with the headline: A New Hero Faces Two Formidable Foes.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/08/arts/television/marvels-moon-girl-and-devil-dinosaur.html

 

Maus: How To Design A Comic Book Page

Evan Puschak

Nerdwriter1

Nov 22, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dQEfL2BfUM

 

How Much Watching Time Do You Have This Weekend?

Our critic recommends a cartoon about a peppy pony, a thoughtful new comedy special and a brutal Korean competition series.

By Margaret Lyons

Feb. 9, 2023,

the Watching newsletter,

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/09/arts/television/marc-maron-special-hbo-pinecone-pony.html

 

All-Star Superman - the beloved story inspiring Superman: Legacy

By George Marston

Newsarama February 7 2023

https://www.gamesradar.com/all-star-superman-the-beloved-story-inspiring-superman-legacy/

 

Jason Inman Talks Super Best Friend

Word balloon

February 8 2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CiXaCgc9rM0

 

Amazon announces WYTCHES animated series

Creators Scott Snyder and Jock will serve as executive producers on the show, with a planned release window of 2024

Cy Beltran

02/09/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/amazon-announces-wytches-animated-series/

 

The children's show 'Bluey' is a balm for stressed, child-free adults [in print as 'Bluey' has a grip on grown-ups]

Joe Brumm, the show's creator, isn't surprised it's resonating with adults who find the show on TikTok. 'A story is a story,' he says.

By Abby Ohlheiser

Washington Post February 9, 2023 : C1, 8

online at https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2023/02/08/bluey-adult-fandom-tiktok/

 

Worlds collide in the trailer for the JUSTICE LEAGUE x RWBY crossover animated film

The heroes of DC's Justice League and Rooster Teeth Animation's RWBY join forces this April!

Taimur Dar

02/09/2023

https://www.comicsbeat.com/justice-league-x-rwby-trailer-release-details/

 

Dialogue Balloons: Consumption and Transformation [Jason Novak, Nikita Petrov, sophie yanow, Todd Webb]

Jason Novak | February 9, 2023

https://www.tcj.com/dialogue-balloons/

 

 

The Post watches Bluey

The children's show 'Bluey' is a balm for stressed, child-free adults [in print as 'Bluey' has a grip on grown-ups]

Joe Brumm, the show's creator, isn't surprised it's resonating with adults who find the show on TikTok. 'A story is a story,' he says.