Trickster Tales: An Interview with Matt Dembicki and Michael Thompson
-- Danica Davidson
Graphic Novel Reporter July 2010
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Shore Leave 32 con includes comics writers
Mike Barr, Peter David and Keith DeCandido will be appearing in Baltimore at the Shore Leave 32 con this weekend, July 9 -11
Comics on the Rack, Quick Picks for Comics Due 07-14-10
COMICS ON THE RACK
Quick Picks for Comics Due 07-14-10
By John Judy
ABSOLUTE PLANETARY, VOL. 2 HC by Warren Ellis and John Cassaday. Collecting issues #13-27 in this coffee-table size book, thus completing this trippy tribute to every pop fantasy adventure ever printed on cheap paper. Recommended.
ADVENTURE COMICS #516 by Many People. A Legion of Super-Heroes story with a back-up feature starring The Atom! Because sooner or later that stuff's gonna sell!
AMAZING SPIDER-MAN #637 by Lotsa People. Kraven! Dead and loving it! Too bad about that other guy, though…
ASTONISHING SPIDER-MAN/WOLVERINE #2 of 6 by Jason Aaron and Adam Kubert. It's Aaron's first "summer movie" comic and it's pretty raucous! Web-slinging, claw-popping fun!
ASTRO CITY: THE SILVER AGENT #1 of 2 by Kurt Busiek and Brent Anderson. At last! The low-down on Astro City's most famous and tragic citizen! A long time coming and highly recommended.
BATMAN #701 by Grant Morrison and Tony Daniel. An untold story of the Batman by Grant Morrison to help you understand what's happening in all those other stories of the Batman by Grant Morrison!
BLACKEST NIGHT: BLACK LANTERN CORPS VOL. 1 and 2 HC by Everyone. Your favorite dead heroes return as heart-ripping ghouls! (Hey, Marvel wasn't doing much with that story anymore…)
BRAVE AND THE BOLD #35 by J. Michael Straczynski and Jesus Saiz. The Legion of Substitute Heroes and the Inferior Five. This is why I still read comics. Highly recommended.
BRODY'S GHOST, BOOK 1 of 6 SC written and drawn by Mark Crilley. When a cute ghost tells you to begin samurai training to unlock your hidden powers you better begin samurai training to unlock your hidden powers, buster! Recommended.
CHEW #12 by John Layman and Rob Guillory. Poyo, the Killer Cock returns! Excelsior!
COMIC BOOK GUY: THE COMIC BOOK #1 of 5 by Boothby, Delaney and Davis. Our hero, our role model, our avatar. "Best. Comic. EVER!" Recommended.
DAREDEVIL #508 by Andy Diggle, Antony Johnston and Roberto DeLaTorre. If your friends are trying to stop you from killing Bullseye are they really your friends?
DAYTRIPPER #8 of 10 by Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon. The latest chapter in the ongoing lives and deaths of Bras. Highly recommended.
DOCTOR SOLAR MAN OF THE ATOM #1 by Jim Shooter and Denis Calero. Living Comics Institution Jim Shooter brings back this silver-age powerhouse for yet another shot at The Show.
FRACTURED FABLES HC by Many People, including but not limited to Jill Thompson, Bryan Talbot, Peter David, Ben Templesmith, Terry Moore, Ted McKeever, Bill Morrison, Larry Marder, Jim Valentino, Shannon Wheeler. Fairy tales for all ages and sensibilities.
GIRL COMICS #3 of 3 by Many talented Female Creators. Wrapping up this combination history of women in comics/anthology of under-utilized characters. Fun stuff and a lot of information I didn't know before. Kudos to Marvel for making this happen. Recommended.
GORILLA MAN #1 of 3 by Jeff Parker and Giancarlo Caracuzzo. A peek into the backstory of Ken Hale, the immortal talking gorilla from the Agents of Atlas!
INVINCIBLE IRON MAN #28 by Matt Fraction and Salvador Larroca. Armor-plated action and hi-tech hijinks abound as Tony and Rhodey start tearing up the town! Recommended.
JUSTICE LEAGUE GENERATION LOST #5 by Keith Giffen, Judd Winick and Joe Bennett. Maxwell Lord has reassembled his old, cut-rate Justice League (more or less). But why???
OFFICER DOWNE ONE-SHOT by Joe Casey and Chris Burnham. The adventures of the baddest cop in this world. And the next…
REVOLVER HC written and drawn by Matt Kindt. Given a choice between soul-crushing order and post-apocalyptic chaos, which would you choose? Or would you? In this original graphic novel one guy has a chance to find out. Recommended.
RICHARD STARK'S PARKER: THE MAN WITH THE GETAWAY FACE adapted and drawn by Darwyn Cooke. Following his triumphant adaptation of PARKER THE HUNTER Cooke now primes the pump for this October's release of THE OUTFIT with this short 24-page lead in story. This is a guaranteed Awesome Read and everyone should reserve their copies immediately. Highly recommended. Not for kids.
SCOTT PILGRIM, VOL. 6: FINEST HOUR GN written and drawn by Bryan Lee O'Malley. At last! The final Evil Ex-Boyfriend arrives! It's clobberin' time! (Sorry. Wrong book. Sorry…)
SIXTH GUN #1 and 2 by Cullen Bunn and Brian Hurtt. Dark magic and gun-slingin' in the old west. Could it be someone decided to do the "Jonah Hex" movie right…?
STRANGE SCIENCE FANTASY #1 written and drawn by Scott Morse. A little retro madness from the creator of SOULWIND.
SUPERMAN #701 by J. Michael Straczynski and Eddy Barrows. The new creative team brings Superman back to Earth in "Grounded, Part One." Gotta look!
UNCANNY X-MEN: HEROIC AGE #1 by Matt Fraction and Three Artistes. Three tales of X-action in the Marvel Yoo!
UNWRITTEN #15 by Mike Carey and Peter Gross. Tommy's getting closer to finding his dad while poor Lizzie's having a Dickens of a time… Recommended.
VIKING PRINCE BY JOE KUBERT HC written by Robert Kanigher and Bob Haney, drawn by Kubert. Collecting the Silver-Age adventures of a great Viking warrior, pre-NORTHLANDERS. Recommended.
X-FILES/30 DAYS OF NIGHT #1 of 6 by Steve Niles, Adam Jones and Tom Mandrake. Mulder and Scully fight the vamps! Gotta look!
X-MEN: SECOND COMING #2 by Many People. Who lives? Who dies? Who comes back? Hint: Red hair, people. Red. Hair.
America's Next Great Cartoonist contestant Walch featured in college newsblog
A vote for Walch is a vote for America's Next Great Cartoonist
William and Mary News & Events July 9, 2010
William and Mary News & Events July 9, 2010
July 10: Matt Dembicki at Hooray for Kids bookstore REPOST
Local graphic artist Matt Dembicki (editor of "Trickster: Native American Tales, A Graphic Collection") is giving a workshop for kids 7 and up on drawing and putting together a comic book. Kids will learn the basics—creating a character, developing a story, and laying out a page using various tricks of the trade. Participants will make their own mini-comics to take home. The workshop is Saturday, July 10, at 3 p.m., and folks should call (703-548-4092) or e-mail (info@hooray4books.com) to make a reservation.
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Hooray for Kids
An Independent Children's Bookstore
1555 King St. Alexandria, Virginia 22314
Ph. 703-548-4092 Fax 703-548-4094
Hours M-Sat. 10-6 Sun 11-4
Friday, July 09, 2010
PR: Tickets On Sale, Hotel Discounts Available for the 2010 Baltimore Comic-Con!
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July 10: CC Colbert speaks on "Booth" at Ford's Theatre?
Robin McConnell has an interview with CC Colbert, Inkstuds (July 8 2010): http://inkstuds.com/?p=2988 and says she'll be signing her graphic novel Booth at Ford's Theatre on July 10th. I can't find anything on the Ford's site.
Bill Caldwell, former Geppi's Comics World manager
Scoop is reporting that Bill Caldwell, former Geppi's Comics World manager, has died. I assume he managed one of the stores in the area.
Cavna on Doonesbury
Behind the Lines: 'DOONESBURY's' Trudeau illuminates today's 'Sgt. Bitch' strip [UPDATED], By Michael Cavna, Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 9, 2010. He also notes that Newsday censored the strip.
Wondermark's David Malki likes Cul de Sac too
Richard's fan club is growing today, after a Facebook post by Chris "Crogan's Vengeance" Schweizer and now David "Wondermark" Malki's blogging about it. You have to love Malki's opinion "Despite running in newspapers, this is a great comic strip."
Perhaps coincidentally, Richard sat next to both of them at HeroesCon and they may have been infected by his meme.
Also, I read all three of these cartoonists regularly and like their works.
Perhaps coincidentally, Richard sat next to both of them at HeroesCon and they may have been infected by his meme.
Also, I read all three of these cartoonists regularly and like their works.
Print vs web? Editorial at NY Times
Here's an editorial on the positive effects for children of having books at home versus using the computer. I don't agree with Brooks arguement about hierarchy, but I personally think there's something to a book. Or comic. Or graphic novel.
The Internet culture has yet to incorporate the literary culture of traditional bookish learning.
Jack Black drawing in today's Express
There's a lovely drawing of a girl sitting on the statue of Lincoln's lap, reading, in today's Express. It's by Jack Black, and has a comics feel, although I don't know his work. I'll probably pick up some extras just to tearsheet this page. The man behind the Ephemerist collects art like this.
Another Pekar interview
You have to buy this one to photocopy the article and stick in your copy of Harvey Pekar: Conversations -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Harvey Pekar [interview]. Juxtapoz (July): 76-87
- but you can read this one with his collaborator online -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Interview with Pekar Project artist Tara Seibel: Part 1-2.
Juxtapoz (July 7-8): http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-1 and http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-2
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Harvey Pekar [interview]. Juxtapoz (July): 76-87
- but you can read this one with his collaborator online -
Pricco, Evan. 2010. Interview with Pekar Project artist Tara Seibel: Part 1-2.
Juxtapoz (July 7-8): http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-1 and http://www.juxtapoz.com/Features/interview-with-pekar-project-artist-tara-seibel-part-2
Hilary Price chat live now
Hilary Price chat live now.
I've gotten some questions answered that I submitted in advance:
Q.Cartoon contest judging
How did you find the judging? Was it hard or easy? Did you feel mean at times?
Q.Guest cartoonists?
Within memory, you've had Mo Willems do a guest week on your strip. Do you get any response to that switch? I liked it myself and think it's a better idea than reprints.
Ooh, and a couple of new ones:
Q.Cartoon contest = competition?
Did you feel as though you were helping out possible future competition by being a judge?
Q.Deadlines
How far ahead are you? A 'Cul de Sac' week or a 'Pearls Before Swine' 1/2 year?
I've gotten some questions answered that I submitted in advance:
Q.Cartoon contest judging
How did you find the judging? Was it hard or easy? Did you feel mean at times?
Q.Guest cartoonists?
Within memory, you've had Mo Willems do a guest week on your strip. Do you get any response to that switch? I liked it myself and think it's a better idea than reprints.
Ooh, and a couple of new ones:
Q.Cartoon contest = competition?
Did you feel as though you were helping out possible future competition by being a judge?
Q.Deadlines
How far ahead are you? A 'Cul de Sac' week or a 'Pearls Before Swine' 1/2 year?
'Despicable Me' reviews
With lovable villains, 'Despicable Me' another win for fans of animated fun [online title: 'Despicable Me' another win for Pixar fans], By Sally Kline, Washington Examiner July 9, 2010.
Evil was never so heartwarming, By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post Friday, July 9, 2010
Lunar Toons and Cookie Capers, By A. O. SCOTT, New York Times July 9, 2010
Evil was never so heartwarming, By Ann Hornaday, Washington Post Friday, July 9, 2010
Lunar Toons and Cookie Capers, By A. O. SCOTT, New York Times July 9, 2010
Cul de Sac favored by comics historian Craig Yoe
Comics historian Craig Yoe says, "There is some hope [for comic strips], with Patrick McDonnell’s “Mutts” and Richard Thompson’s “Cul de Sac” and a couple of others. We need more strips like that!"
The whole interview with pictures is at Print's new blog -
Craig Yoe Talks ICON, Krazy Kat, and Whether Today’s Cartoonists Ever Get Laid, by Michael Dooley, Imprint blog July 7 2010.
The whole interview with pictures is at Print's new blog -
Craig Yoe Talks ICON, Krazy Kat, and Whether Today’s Cartoonists Ever Get Laid, by Michael Dooley, Imprint blog July 7 2010.
Superheroes Who Are Super at the Capital Fring Festival beginning tonight
Save the Day Productions is presenting its live readings of comic books, "Superheroes Who Are Super" at the Capital Fringe Festival beginning tonight
Times
Friday, July 9 @ 8pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Saturday, July 10 @ 10pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:45pm
Batman Adventures: Mad Love
Friday, July 16 @ 10:15pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Saturday, July 10 @ 10pm
Superman vs. the Amazing Spider-Man and Wonder Woman #1
Wednesday, July 14 @ 9:45pm
Batman Adventures: Mad Love
Friday, July 16 @ 10:15pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Sunday, July 18 @ 3:30pm
The Uncanny X-Men #127-128
Location
The Apothecary
1013 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC
Tickets: $15
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Book reviews up at City Paper
International Ink: War, Werewolves, Steampunk, Kung Fu, and Cap, Posted by Mike Rhode on Jul. 8, 2010. I squeezed five in.
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