Wednesday, October 27, 2010

TCJ.com on Cul de Sac

Shaenon Garrity reviews the first Cul de Sac Treasury. Spoiler warning: She likes it. She compares it to "the giant tubeworms that flourish around the hydrothermal vents on the ocean floor..."

Mark Fiore interviewed by Comics Riffs

Michael Cavna got an interview with Mark Fiore up before his talk at Georgetown University tonight. I attended the talk and enjoyed it. I'll try to post some highlights tomorrow before Fiore attends the Cartoons & Cocktails auction, where as you'd expect, if you attend you can bid on editorial cartoons. Mark's also got some DVD collections of his animation for sale, if you ask him.

Luna Brothers interview online now

Meet Two Local Cartoonists: A Chat with the Luna Brothers

Posted by Mike Rhode on Oct. 27, 2010

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2010/10/27/meet-two-local-cartoonists-a-chat-with-the-luna-brothers/

David Hagen's donations to Cartoons & Cocktails

Tomorrow night is Cartoons & Cocktails, the editorial cartoon fundraising auction. My buddy David Hagen's donated two cartoons.

Zombies in DC yesterday

Apparently zombies were shambling around the city yesterday - the
Express has a photo on page 2 of one at the Gallery Place metro stop.

The paper also has an online article about the tv series -

Zombieland: 'The Walking Dead,' Series Premiere
Written by Express contributor Stephen M. Deusner
October 27, 2010
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2010/10/walking-dead-amc-series-premiere.php

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

UMD's Diamondback editorial cartoon offends football team

Maryland football team says scooter cartoon was in poor taste
By Eric Prisbell
Washington Post Staff Writer
Tuesday, October 26, 2010; 5:31 PM

Comic book writers at Borders

Orson Scott Card
Pathfinder

November 23, 2010 7:30 PM

Baileys Crossroads - Borders
5871 Crossroads Center Way
Baileys Crossroads, VA 22041

A powerful secret. A dangerous path. Rigg is well trained at keeping secrets. Only his father knows the truth about Rigg's strange talent for seeing the paths of people's pasts. But when his father dies, Rigg is stunned to learn just how many secrets Father had kept from him--secrets about Rigg's own past, his identity, and his destiny. And when Rigg discovers that he has the power not only to see the past, but also to change it, his future suddenly becomes anything but certain.

Brad Meltzer
The Inner Circle

January 12, 2011 7:30 PM

Baileys Crossroads - Borders
5871 Crossroads Center Way
Baileys Crossroads, VA 22041

There are stories no one knows. Hidden stories. I love those stories. And since I work in the National Archives, I find those stories for a living. So says Beecher White, a young archivist who spends his days working with the most important documents of the U.S. government.

Leo Cullum remembered at Comic Riffs

In Memoriam: New Yorker cartoonist LEO CULLUM's warm and witty legacy
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 26, 2010

Nov 9: Nick Galifianakis at National Press Club

Nick Galifianakis at National Press Club book fair from 5:30-8:30 on November 9th.

Tom Toles' blog reprinted in today's print Post

There's a small bit 'The all of a presidency' reprinted from Tom Toles blog in today's Post.

Fiore at GU article on Patch

Mark Fiore Learns to Speak Pulitzer
Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, Mark Fiore, aims to start a conversation through his work. He visits Georgetown University Oct. 27 for "Political Satire: Serious Implications for Today's Politics,"at an event open to the public.
By Katie Kindelan October 25, 2010
http://georgetown.patch.com/articles/mark-fiore-learns-to-speak-pulitzer

Oct 27: Mark Fiore, Pulitzer Prize Winning Political Cartoonist at GU

The Graduate Liberal Studies and the Master of Professional Studies in Journalism Programs

invite you to

a lecture & presentation by

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Political Cartoonist Mark Fiore

Political Satire: Serious Implications for Today's Politics

Part of the In the Spirit of Mark Twain Lecture Series

When:
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Reception at 6:00 p.m.

Lecture at 7:00 p.m.

Where:
Georgetown University Leavey Conference Center
3800 Reservoir Road, NW

Mark Fiore won the 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Editorial Cartooning this April, marking the first time the coveted award has been given for political cartoons that appear entirely online. With this new form of political cartoon, he is a pioneer in the contemporary display of political satire in the spirit of Mark Twain. Fiore will discuss the role of satire and the serious implications it has for today's politics.

According to the Pulitzer jury, Mark Fiore's "…biting wit, extensive research, and ability to distill complex issues set a high standard for an emerging form of commentary." Recognition of his significant leadership in this field has come from other awards as well: the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award in the category of cartoons, an Online Journalism Award from the Online News Association and the Columbia Graduate School of Journalism, and two awards from the National Cartoonists Society for his work in new media.

PR: Oct 31 - Fantom Comics Announces its 1st Annual Halloween Parade

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 21, 2010

CONTACT:
Matthew Klokel
949-278-3466
matt@fantomcomics.com

Fantom Comics announces 1^st Annual Halloween Parade

Washington, DC- Retail comic book store Fantom Comics will host its first annual costumed Halloween parade on Sunday, October 31^st beginning at 8pm. The parade will begin in front of Fantom's store in the West Hall of Union Station and will finish at a nearby location where participants will gather to watch the premiere episode of The Walking Dead, AMC TV's new zombie series based on the popular comic book.

The parade is the brainchild of Fantom Comics co-owner David Bishop. "I've always felt that DC deserves a proper Halloween parade, and that any true Halloween Parade has to be on Halloween. And being an owner of DC's comic book store, combining dressing up in costume with a store event seemed like a natural fit," said Bishop, who along with his wife marched in his first NYC Halloween parade dressed as Super Friends sidekicks Zan and Jayna, The Wonder Twins. "It's going to be informal this year, marching around Columbus Circle outside Union Station. But hopefully we can continue this in future years and attract a large enough crowd to march through the streets of DC."

The event will gain further steam because AMC TV, home of hit TV shows Mad Men, Breaking Bad and Rubicon, scheduled the premiere of their new zombie holocaust series to fall on Halloween. "The Walking Dead is THE zombie story out there. It's a great comic book that's going to translate into a great TV show, and what better way to enjoy it than with a bunch of other people?" said Fantom co-owner Matthew Klokel.

Besides the thrill of parading around the city in your costume, and the camaraderie of watching the premiere of an event that is highly anticipated among comic book aficionados, Fantom Comics will also be offering prizes for creative costumes. When asked, Klokel said, "We've got some great prizes lined up. I can say the prize for best costume is going to be valued at over $150."

The parade will take place Sunday, October 31^st, at 8pm. The Walking Dead premiere starts at 10pm. Those with questions about the Halloween Parade can visit http://www.fantomcomics.com/home/blog/untitledpost, call the store directly at 202-241-6498 or find the event on Facebook by searching for Fantom Comics 1^st Annual Halloween Parade.

Fantom Comics was established in 2005 with twin goals: To offer a wide selection of comic books and graphic novels to comic book fans and to introduce this under-appreciated yet quintessentially American art form to the public at large. Fantom Comics is located in the heart of Washington, DC, just steps from the US Capitol and easily accessible by Metro's Red Line via the Union Station stop.

Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478
www.fantomcomics.com

Oct 28: Nick Galifianakis opens his exhibit in Falls Church

Nick Galifianakis opens his exhibit in Falls Church at ArtSpace in
East Falls Church this Thursday, Oct. 28th, at 7pm.
See http://fallschurchtimes.com/24713/thursday-1028-cartoonist-nick-galifianakis-at-artspace/

So did Walking Dead zombies show up at the Lincoln Memorial today?

Zombies at the Lincoln Memorial!? Where are the brains?
By Lisa de Moraes
Washington Post October 26, 2010; C05
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/10/25/AR2010102504984.html

Monday, October 25, 2010

SPX video of Jaime Hernandez online

SPX 2010 - Spotlight - Jaime Hernandez
by Small Press Expo October 15 2010

Oct 27: Fantom Comics' Hardcover Sale

Fantom Comics' Horrendously Hardcore Hardcover Sale - One Day Only

Wednesday, October 27th, 2010 just got better.

For one day and one day only, Fantom Comics is bringing our customers a Horrendously Hardcore Hardcover Sale:

X-Force Vol. 1 in hardcover retails for $34.99 (BOO!!!) for and for one day only, Fantom Comics has it for $12! Yes. We're doing that.

Want to reconnect with your childhood? Get reacquainted with Power Pack Vol. 1 HC, normally retailing for $24.99, for $11!

This is just a small sampling of the hundreds of books that will be on sale this Wednesday only.

X-Men! The Avengers! Dardevil! Wolverine! Lovecraft! Power Pack! The Punisher! (Power Pack and Lovecraft? There's a grouping you don't see everyday) All hardcover, all on sale! Hardcovers as low as $5 with no book higher than $12!!!

These are all NEW books, not overstock sitting on our shelves. This is a special purchase in consideration to our valued customer in mind and is first come, first served.

Again, hundreds of hardcover books on sale for as low as $5. And seriously, there's not a loser in the bunch and once they're gone, they're gone!

We will not be taking special orders over the phone. We won't be able to hold them. This is special and trust me, it will be worth your time to see what we've got in store.

Seriously.

And as always, Wednesday brings new comics and this one looks spectacular with new releases including the eagerly awaited J. Michael Straczynski Superman: Earth One hardcover

Also from DC Comics, Death comes calling, in Action Comics #894 as one of comics' greatest creations, Vetigo's Death makes her way to The DC Universe. Co-written by her creator, New York Times best selling author, Neil Gaiman!

From Marvel, a double dose of Avengers with Secret Avenegers #6 and Avengers #6, along with Uncanny X-Men #529.

So, come see us as we continue to prove that every day is a great day to a Fantom Comics customer!