Today's Post (and the Express) had a cute photograph by Sarah L. Voisin of the children of the Fine family dressed as Superman and Flash Gordon. The caption said they were "preparing to see a Superman exhibit at the National Museum of American History on Sunday, but they missed it." As far as I recall the last Superman exhibit was for his 50th birthday in 1988 which means they missed it by quite a lot. -17 years in the case of the older boy.
Unfortunately the image isn't online.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Darwin non-fiction graphic novel that snuck by me
Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species: A Graphic Adaptation came out this fall. Amazon's product description, reproduced below, says that the cartoonist lives in DC:
Product Description
A stunning graphic adaptation of one of the most famous, contested, and important books of all time.
Few books have been as controversial or as historically significant as Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. Since the moment it was released on November 24, 1859, Darwin’s masterwork has been heralded for changing the course of science and condemned for its implied challenges to religion.
In Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, author Michael Keller and illustator Nicolle Rager Fuller introduce a new generation of readers to the original text. Including sections about his pioneering research, the book’s initial public reception, his correspondence with other leading scientists, as well as the most recent breakthroughs in evolutionary theory, this riveting, beautifully rendered adaptation breathes new life into Darwin’s seminal and still polarizing work.
Michael Keller, an award-winning journalist and writer, has a bachelor of science degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Nicolle Rager Fuller is a professional illustrator, with a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Lewis and Clark College and a graduate certificate in science illustration from the University of California-Santa Cruz. She lives in Washinton, DC, with her husband.
Few books have been as controversial or as historically significant as Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. Since it was released on November 24, 1859, Darwin’s masterwork has been heralded for changing the course of science and condemned for its implied challenges to religion.
In Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, author Michael Keller and illustator Nicolle Rager Fuller introduce a new generation of readers to the original text. Including sections about his pioneering research, the book’s initial public reception, his correspondence with other leading scientists, as well as the most recent breakthroughs in evolutionary theory, this engaging, beautifully rendered adaptation breathes new life into Darwin’s seminal and still polarizing work.
Product Description
A stunning graphic adaptation of one of the most famous, contested, and important books of all time.
Few books have been as controversial or as historically significant as Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. Since the moment it was released on November 24, 1859, Darwin’s masterwork has been heralded for changing the course of science and condemned for its implied challenges to religion.
In Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, author Michael Keller and illustator Nicolle Rager Fuller introduce a new generation of readers to the original text. Including sections about his pioneering research, the book’s initial public reception, his correspondence with other leading scientists, as well as the most recent breakthroughs in evolutionary theory, this riveting, beautifully rendered adaptation breathes new life into Darwin’s seminal and still polarizing work.
Michael Keller, an award-winning journalist and writer, has a bachelor of science degree in wildlife ecology from the University of Florida and a master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Nicolle Rager Fuller is a professional illustrator, with a bachelor of arts degree in biochemistry from Lewis and Clark College and a graduate certificate in science illustration from the University of California-Santa Cruz. She lives in Washinton, DC, with her husband.
Few books have been as controversial or as historically significant as Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races in the Struggle for Life. Since it was released on November 24, 1859, Darwin’s masterwork has been heralded for changing the course of science and condemned for its implied challenges to religion.
In Charles Darwin’s On the Origin of Species, author Michael Keller and illustator Nicolle Rager Fuller introduce a new generation of readers to the original text. Including sections about his pioneering research, the book’s initial public reception, his correspondence with other leading scientists, as well as the most recent breakthroughs in evolutionary theory, this engaging, beautifully rendered adaptation breathes new life into Darwin’s seminal and still polarizing work.
SL Gallant interview posted to City Paper
The editor has had his way with it so go read Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with S.L. Gallant
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Comics on the Rack, Quick Picks for Comics Due 01-27-10
COMICS ON THE RACK
Quick Picks for Comics Due 01-27-10
By John Judy
AFRODISIAC HC by Brian Maruca and Jim Rugg. "By day he cleans up your office, by night he cleans up the streets: Alan Diesler, a.k.a. Afrodisiac! A mysterious man from a faraway land – the original unbeatable, irresistible, smooth dark chocolate brother, b!^<!" You want this in the worst possible way. There's an eleven-page preview up on comixology.com that will sell even the most hardened skeptic. Highly recommended!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #619 by Dan Slott and Marcos Martin. Mysterio's back working for the Maggia (I know…) and Aunt May has become Dark Aunt May! This is totally the plot for the next Spider-Man movie! Gotta look!
ARCHIE #605 by Michael Uslan and Stan Goldberg. The final chapter in the "Archie Marries Betty" storyline in which things play out the way Nature intended. Fun for all ages.
ASTRO CITY: THE DARK AGE BOOK FOUR #1 of 4 by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson. The decades-spanning quest of the Williams brothers to catch their parents' killer continues. It's the mid-80s and they're getting warmer. Recommended.
ATOM AND HAWKMAN #46 by Geoff Johns and Ryan Sook. Newly-minted member of the Indigo Tribe, Ray Palmer must use the indigo light of compassion to beat a pack of zombie Black Lanterns dressed up like his dearest friends. Tough gig.
BATMAN AND ROBIN #7 by Grant Morrison and Cameron Stewart. It's "Blackest Night" Morrison-style featuring guest-stars galore! Some actually living!
BLACKEST NIGHT: JSA #2 of 3 by James Robinson and Eddy Barrows. Dead JSAers all around! Black power rings hungry for hearts! Earth-2's mightiest corpses! Gotta look!
CAPTAIN AMERICA: REBORN #6 of 6 by Ed Brubaker, Bryan Hitch and Butch Guice. This is the Big One! The return of the dead star-spangled hero who's already been knocking around peripheral titles for the past month and a half! Make Mine Timely!
CHEW #8 by John Layman and Rob Guillory. Agent Chu must track down the murderers of some guys who make their living cock-fighting. He must also track down a sense of urgency. Recommended.
DAREDEVIL #504 by Andy Diggle and Roberto De La Torre. Marvel promises a "shattering climax" in this one and that's always been good enough for me! But whose climax will it be and what will it shatter? Team Diggle!
FALL OF THE HULKS: RED HULK #1 of 4 by Jeff Parker and Carlos Rodrigues. Three words: "Cosmic. Hulk. Robot." See you there!
FANTASTIC FOUR #575 by Jonathan Hickman and Dale Eaglesham. A new story begins here featuring the smartest moloid you'll ever meet. Seriously, he's got his GED and everything.
GREEN LANTERN #50 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke. Hal Jordan versus the Black Lantern Spectre. A grudge match beyond life or death. Good thing Hal's bringing some help.
IRREDEEMABLE #10 by Mark Waid and Peter Krause. In which we learn more about what Bette Noir and the Plutonian were up to behind everyone's back. Rough stuff. Recommended.
JUSTICE LEAGUE: CRY FOR JUSTICE #6 of 7 by James Robinson and Mauro Cascioli. Chopping off Red Arrow's arm was a bold move, but what else does Prometheus have up his sleeve? Other than Red Arrow's arm, I mean…
JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #41 by James Robinson and Mark Bagley. When Congorilla joins the JLA that's either the first issue you're buying or the last. On the other hand, he's no Rocket Red.
JUSTICE SOCIETY OF AMERICA #35 by Bill Willingham and Travis Moore. The gang decides they've taken enough guff for a while and starts dishing it out. Piping hot!
KICK ASS #8 by Mark Millar and John Romita Jr. Kick-Ass and Hit-Girl start killing people but they are all bad. This will be a movie. For real. Not for kids.
NEW AVENGERS #61 by Brian Michael Bendis and Stuart Immonen. Steve Rogers is back with the Avengers just in time for the Siege of Asgard. Okay, awkward…
NORTHLANDERS #24 by Brian Wood and Leandro Fernandez. Supplies are running low and now the Vikings have to go outside the village walls to forage, plague or not. Was that a cough…? Recommended.
PILOT SEASON: DEMONIC #1 by Robert Kirkman and Joe Benitez. A new hero's in town and he's possessed by a homicidal demon! Or is he?
PREVIEWS by Diamond and Marvel Comics. A way to plan your future comics shopping that never crashes and won't try to sell you Viagra!
SUPERMAN #696 by James Robinson and Bernard Chang. Mon-El and his buds set out to give General Zod's sleeper agent a wake-up call. The heat vision's gonna fly!
SUPERMAN: SECRET ORIGIN #4 of 6 by Geoff Johns and Gary Frank. The Man of Steel has his first major fight with the Parasite! Major!
THOR #606 by Kieron Gillen and Billy Tan. Doctor Doom has gassed up the Destroyer armor and challenged Thor to drag! Big fight!
ULTIMATE COMICS: ENEMY #1 of 4 by Brian Michael Bendis and Rafa Sandoval. The greatest threat to the Ultimates universe is revealed and it ain't internal continuity!
VICTORIAN UNDEAD #3 of 6 by Ian Edginton and Davide Fabbri. The zombies have overrun Baker Street! Can the brain of Sherlock Holmes solve this problem before it gets eaten? Pip-pip!
WALKING DEAD #69 by Robert Kirkman and Charles Adlard. And in the other great zombie book, the survivors arrive at what's left of Washington DC. Okay, serious note: I was just down in DC yesterday and the anti-abortion protestors left the place looking pretty much exactly like the cover of this comic. Politics aside, these people are unbelievable litterbugs. Not cool, kids. Not. Cool.
WONDER WOMAN #40 by Gail Simone and Aaron Lopresti. WW fights The Crows, five guys dressed like Catholic schoolboys. Years of therapy not included.
X-FACTOR #201 by Peter David and Bing Cansino. The Invisible Woman has disappeared and…! Hey, wait a minute…
Zadzooks on Joe Madureira's videogame
Zadzooks reviews Joe Madureira's videogame at Zadzooks: Bayonetta and Darksiders game reviews, Joseph Szadkowski, Washington Times January 21, 2010.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Kal interview on Maryland Morning about USDemocrazy
From: kevin Kallaugher
Friends and colleagues
Kal
I wanted to alert you that I will be on WYPR's Maryland Morning on Friday discussing the great website www.USDemocrazy.com. USDemocrazy is a project that I lead as Artist-in-Residence at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). The site is a current events/educational/entertainment site dedicated to making the news fun and interesting.
The show airs at 9AM EST but I will be posting a link to an audio clip of the interview after it airs Friday morning on my blog: http://www.kaltoons.com/wordpress/
Kal
Jim Scancarelli & Gasoline Alley helping army museum
According to this press release Cartoonist Takes Up the Cause (1/5/10) from the Army Historical Foundation, Jim Scancarelli is featuring Skeezix's World War II service in the Gasoline Alley strip to call attention to the Arlington-based Foundation's attempt to build a National Museum of the US Army at Fort Belvoir, VA.
Virginia animator featured in Post
Animation Odyssey: Charlotte Rinderknecht wants to build a state-of-the-art film studio in Virginia. Can her debut short help take this dream beyond fantasy?
By Stephanie Booth
Washington Post Magazine Sunday, January 24, 2010; W18
By Stephanie Booth
Washington Post Magazine Sunday, January 24, 2010; W18
SL Gallant interview coming up soon on City Paper
DC-area cartoonist SL Gallant, the artist on IDW's GI Joe, answered some brief interview questions for me and it should be coming up on Monday after it's edited on the City Paper site.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Understanding Comics in the classroom
Marc Singer talks about problems with using Scott McCLoud's book Understanding Comics in the classroom as he teaches his course at Howard University.
Check out today's Cul de Sac
Check out today's Cul de Sac. Cartoonist have been saving themselves some effort on redrawing similar figures, at least since photocopiers became common, and certainly today with the prevalence of scanners. But not our Richard - note how Alice and Petey are slightly different in every drawing - and then enjoy that madcap 3rd panel. I think this gag actually works better in black and white too - the 3rd panel looks both more and less busy sans color.
Jan 23: Chip Bok (and Helen Thomas) booksigning
Chip Bok (and Helen Thomas) are doing a booksigning for their Great Whitehouse Breakout tomorrow at 10:30 in King's Park Library, Burke. Registration req'd. 703-978-5600.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Jan 27: Politics & Prose book group
Graphic Novel Bookgroup
Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 p.m.
Stitches, by David Small
One of these days, I may actually make it to this. But notwithstanding that, Stitches is a very good book - one of the best graphic books to come out last year. It's a nonfiction account of Small's childhood and the medical problem he labored under.
Wednesday, January 27, 7:30 p.m.
Stitches, by David Small
One of these days, I may actually make it to this. But notwithstanding that, Stitches is a very good book - one of the best graphic books to come out last year. It's a nonfiction account of Small's childhood and the medical problem he labored under.
Tom the Dancing Bug cartoonist raises money for Haiti
Tom the Dancing Bug cartoonist Ruben Bolling is raising money for Haiti - he's set up a donation page and the two highest donors will get an original drawing from him. Check it out now. [Those of us with longish memories still miss Tom from the Post's Weekend section].
Ok, I just checked it out after putting up this post - I'm the first donor. Hah! Beat that! I'll bet you can.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Weldon on floppies vs. trades
Weldon, Glen. 2010.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Wait For The Trade Collection.
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (January 20).
Like Glen, I'm of two minds about this. I usually buy the individual issues to make sure the series survives and then buy the collection if I think I want to read it again.
How I Learned To Stop Worrying And Wait For The Trade Collection.
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (January 20).
Like Glen, I'm of two minds about this. I usually buy the individual issues to make sure the series survives and then buy the collection if I think I want to read it again.
OT: Animators Bill Plympton and Patrick Smith have started a blog
Animators Bill Plympton and Patrick Smith have started a blog - Scribble Junkies. I'm a big fan of Plympton's work - he comes through town about every other year and I'd recommend meeting him, seeing his animation and buying his cartoon books.
Darwyn Cooke's appearance at American Art PR
Darwyn Cooke's appearance at American Art on January 30th has PR hitting the comics sites now. Except for mine. IDW doesn't love me.
Nevin Martell talking about Calvin and Hobbes in Pittsburgh
See Author goes in search of 'Calvin and Hobbes', By Maria Sciullo, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Wednesday, January 20, 2010.
2nd Washington City Paper post is up
What’s So Special about Wednesday? which is kind of an oxymoronic question for anyone in the US likely to be reading this blog.
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