Obviously, comics can be used for anything! The cartoonist is Gary Cangemi, for anyone who knew him 38 years ago when he lived in Silver Spring and collected comic books.
Local man uses "Umbert The Unborn" to advocate for anti-abortion, JOSH MROZINSKI, January 31, 2010.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Comic Riffs on the slings and arrows of their webcomics poll
Check out Michael Cavna's defensive duck, bob and weave about his wecomics poll here.
Jim Shooter Signing (Charlottesville, VA)
A little off the beaten path (Charlottesville), but Former EIC of Marvel and founder of Valiant Comics Jim Shooter is coming to Atlas Comics, (1750 Rio Hill Center, Charlottesville, VA 22901) on Friday, February 12, 2010 from 3:30-5:00pm.
From the PR:
From the PR:
After beginning his comic book career at age 13, Shooter has written acclaimed stints on Legion of Super-Heroes, The Avengers, Harbinger, and many other titles.
Presently he’s at work on Dark Horse Comics’ revival of Gold Key’s Magnus Robot Fighter, Doctor Solar, and other characters. The first of those stories debuts on Free Comic Book Day, May 1, 2010.
For more information on Atlas Comics or the signing, visit their website or call (434) 974-7512.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Cartoonists on the joy of cartoon contests
That title up there is sarcastic, but check out the comments where two local cartoon contests - the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award and the Herblock Award are specifically mentioned - Picking up the tab to enter cartoon contests, by Alan Gardner, January 13, 2010.
BTW, I've been asked to be an RFK judge again this year (mentioned in the interests of transparency), but I was told by one of the previous judges who picked Derf that they had to threaten to not give the award that year if it wasn't given to him - so the judges aren't always in sync with the award-granting organization. I can say that last year the other RFK judges and I took our roles quite seriously and spent hours pouring through a few score portfolios.
BTW, I've been asked to be an RFK judge again this year (mentioned in the interests of transparency), but I was told by one of the previous judges who picked Derf that they had to threaten to not give the award that year if it wasn't given to him - so the judges aren't always in sync with the award-granting organization. I can say that last year the other RFK judges and I took our roles quite seriously and spent hours pouring through a few score portfolios.
Holy!#@$! Kevin #$@ Smith is coming!
I think you're obliged to use profanity at least once when discussing and/or referencing Kevin "Silent Bob" Smith. I read it on Wikipedia. Or something.
So yes, Kevin Smith is coming to DC. It's quite a ways away, but tickets went on sale this morning through TicketMaster. He's coming to the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in NW on Thursday, April 22nd at 8pm. Anyone up for this? I've seen some of his college tour content on TV and he is hilarious.
So yes, Kevin Smith is coming to DC. It's quite a ways away, but tickets went on sale this morning through TicketMaster. He's coming to the Sixth & I Historic Synagogue in NW on Thursday, April 22nd at 8pm. Anyone up for this? I've seen some of his college tour content on TV and he is hilarious.
Baltimore City Paper drops cartoon contest winner, and contest judges protest
Larnell Custis Butler's Just Ask Larnell won last year's Baltimore City Paper cartoon contest, but the paper recently dropped it. A letter to the editor signed by judges Tom Scocca, Tony Millionaire, Dina Kelberman, Benn Ray, and Emily Flake, "Bring Back Larnell," Baltimore City Paper 1/27/2010 brings the disagreement to light.
Politics and Prose book group reads Alan Moore
Adam reports that the next book for the Politics and Prose graphic novel book group will be Top Ten: The Forty-Niners by Alan Moore - not a typical Moore choice I'd think.
Tony Millionaire's Elvis Costello in Post
Tony Millionaire draws Elvis Costello for an ad that's on page 9 of the Weekend section of the Post.
Feb 3: Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers at JICC
Satoshi Kon's Tokyo Godfathers anime is at the Japan Information and Cultural Center at 1155 21st St, NW at 6:30. Call 202-238-6949 for reservations
Cooke interview at Smithsonian American Art blog
There's a Darwyn Cooke interview at the Smithsonian Magazine's blog for his appearance at American Art tomorrow. I'll be there - anyone else?
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Signed Sacco books at Politics and Prose
Politics and Prose bookstore is reporting that they have signed copies of Footnotes in Gaza by Joe Sacco for sale. We didn't fall down on the job and let you miss Sacco; the books were shipped in from NYC.
Comic Riffs on iTricorder
Top 10 Names for the new Apple tablet (*as chosen by top artists), By Michael Cavna, January 27, 2010
East Germany animation reviewed in Express
Drawn and Confined Together: 'Red Cartoons: Animated Films from East Germany'
[print title: Drawn and Confined Together: Vintage cartoons from East Germany draw a bleak picture of a country divided].
Written by Express contributor Stephen M. Deusner
Photo courtesy First Run Features
January 28, 2010
Daumier drawing at Corcoran
Today's Examiner, on p. 32, ran a Daumier drawing that's on display at the Corcoran for the exhibit Turner to Cézanne: Masterpieces from the Davies Collection, National Museum Wales, January 30–April 25, 2010.
1/30: Darwyn Cooke at National Portrait Gallery
Darwyn Cooke will discuss his graphic novel The Hunter, based on 1962 crime classic by Donald Westlake (under pseudonym Richard Stark). January 30. 4pm. Free.
Tip from Bruce Guthrie
Tip from Bruce Guthrie
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Glen Weldon on the iTricorder and comics
Glen Weldon's take on 2010's big early tech news: Did You Hear? The Apple Tablet Is Gonna Save Comics, Too. National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (January 27 2010).
Kal on Florida public radio
This is a good interview. Luis Hernandez asks some good questions and gets into Kal's different procedures for doing an editorial cartoon vs an Economist cover, and also gets Kal to mention his earliest influence - one I hadn't heard before - Dr. Seuss.
Political Cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher
WGCU's Gulf Coast Live 01-27-2010
Since 1978, Kevin Kallaugher has made a name for himself as a political cartoonist – drawing thousands of cartoons for papers like The Baltimore Sun, the New York Times and Newsweek. He’s probably best known for his dozens of cover pieces for the Economist. Kallaugher is the guest speaker for the Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida this week and he joins us to talk about his craft.
Political Cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher
WGCU's Gulf Coast Live 01-27-2010
Since 1978, Kevin Kallaugher has made a name for himself as a political cartoonist – drawing thousands of cartoons for papers like The Baltimore Sun, the New York Times and Newsweek. He’s probably best known for his dozens of cover pieces for the Economist. Kallaugher is the guest speaker for the Speakers Assembly of Southwest Florida this week and he joins us to talk about his craft.
Obscure Richard Thompson advertising art
Well, it was obscure Richard Thompson advertising art until he posted it on his website. Now it's just cool.
Big Planet Comics hardcover sale ends this week
Hardcovers are 50% off through the end of the week. I've gotten a good-size stack, but I didn't buy everything.
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