Neal (Conan) on Neil (Gaiman) on NPR

Neal Conan, who's in Washington, according to this story's dateline, although that never occurred to me before, interviewed Neil Gaiman today -

Best Of 2010: Gaiman On The 'Golden Age' Of Comics
National Public Radio's Talk of the Nation December 9, 2010
http://www.npr.org/2010/12/09/131937258/neil-gaiman-selects-top-american-comics-of-2010
http://public.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/totn/2010/12/20101209_totn_03.mp3
http://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=131937258

- do you readers want me to link to more NPR stories since it's based here in DC? I can.

Politics and Prose's recommendations - (Almost) Wordless Books

December Graphic Novel Recommendations - (Almost) Wordless Books http://www.politics-prose.com/graphic-novels

Every month Adam Waterreus reviews graphic novels for our newsletter.

If you like this genre, consider participating in the Graphic Novel Bookgroup which meets the fourth Wednesday of every month.

Long-awaited Richard Thompson interview online now

Now posted to the City Paper -

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat with Richard Thompson

Posted by Mike Rhode on Dec. 9, 2010

 

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2010/12/09/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-richard-thompson/

John Kelly on Arlington cartoon dog mural

Whether Arlington mural is a sign or art, compromise could help resolve dispute [print title, 'Time to play nice over illegal dog mural', December 9]

By John Kelly
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, December 8, 2010; 7:41 PM

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/12/08/AR2010120804163.html

Truitt on DC's Brightest Day

'Brightest Day' shines light on new DC Universe life By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY December 8 2010

SL Gallant's GI Joe comic book shipped today

Shannon "SL" Gallant, our Dupont Circle-area action hero artist, had the first issue of the GI Joe comic book reboot he's illustrating for 1980s fan favorite writer Larry Hama ship today - G.I. Joe #161 (IDW, $3.99) should be available at local comic stores.

McElhatton on Little

Greg McElhatton has a review up for Jason Little's new book Motel Art Improvement Service - I love Little's stuff. If only this had been out when his wife Myla Goldberg was in town last month signing her new book.

New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly was in DC yesterday

According to the Daily Cartoonist, New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly was in DC yesterday. Noted for history (although you can give TED $100 if you want to watch a recording of her talk).

Weldon explains the Green hero

A Spandex-Set Field Guide: Get To Know Your Greens (Hornet, Lantern, Arrow)

by Glen Weldon

National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (December 8, 2010)

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2010/12/08/131899207/a-spandex-set-field-guide-get-to-know-your-greens-hornet-lantern-arrow?sc=nl&cc=msb-20101208

- and he's got a suprising amount of comments from women.

A Chat With editorial cartoonist Steve Artley is up at City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Steve Artley

by Mike Rhode on Dec. 8, 2010

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2010/12/08/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-steve-artley/

 

Arlington cartoonish dog mural, continued.

A few days ago, I mentioned a mural of dogs in Arlington, and the battle over whether it's advertising a business or brightening up the adjacent dog park. Today's Washington Examiner reveals that the artist is Mark Gutierrez. The story says "The mural looks just like her logo," [Zoning administrator] Artman explained. "If you consider that the Mercedes Benz or Lexis logo is not advertising, then I suppose Ms. Houghton is correct."

So let's check that out:

Here's the top of Wag More Dogs website:

Here's a shot of the mural, from Courthouse News Services' good story on the lawsuit:

Looks like the same artist to me. Whether or not the mural is advertising for the business around the corner? I have no opinion, except that even if it is, I'd rather look at a piece of art than a blank wall. Gutierrez's painting is at least fun.

Jan 13: Brad Meltzer at Politics and Prose

January 13 at 7 pm, Brad Meltzer will be at Politics and Prose.

http://www.politics-prose.com/event/book/brad-meltzer-inner-circle

 

 

PR: New Kaltoons Store is Open

The new redesigned and refurbished Kaltoons store is now up and operational. Please stop by and browse for Kal books and the new fully illustrated Economist 2011 Wall Kalendar.  Here's the link:

http://shop.kaltoons.com

Best wishes

Kal

Kevin Kallaugher

kal@kaltoons.com

www.Kaltoons.com

The KAL iPhone App is now available at the iTunes store.

Send a holiday e-card from Donna Lewis' forthcoming Reply All comic strip

You too can send a holiday e-card from Donna Lewis' forthcoming Reply All comic strip - click here.

Dec 20: Cul de Sac booksigning

Richard Thompson will be at a new bookstore on December 20th at 7 pm. As previously noted, he'll be at Big Planet Comics Bethesda on December 14th. Lucky these are bookstores so he can get his Christmas shopping done.

Comic Riffs on Charlie Brown Christmas

Cavna gets quotes from Mike Peters and Michael Chabon too-

Tonight's 'A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS': Show's Emmy-winning producer reflects on its enduring appeal
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (December 7 2010)

Comic art book reviews now at City Paper

International Ink: Think Holiday Thoughts

Posted by Mike Rhode on Dec. 7, 2010

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2010/12/07/international-ink-think-holiday-thoughts/

 

I'd be interested in hearing anyone's opinions about these, or any other books they'd recommend at the tail end of 2010.

PR: Fantom Comics Hardcover Holiday Sale

They called us crazy the first time we did. People looked at us with skepticism, "How can you sell these beautiful, pristine Marvel hardcovers at such low, low prices?"   The answer is simple; at Fantom Comics, we make the impossibe, happen.   And we're about to do it again. Over 50 select Marvel hardcovers will be on sale while supplies last.   These aren't damaged books or remainder copies. No, these are a special purchase and absolute things of beauty.   And a perfect opportunity to pick that perfect Christmas gift.   Let me give you the names of a few of the books included within this sale:   ASTONISHING X-MEN HC VOLUME ONE (Written by Buffy The Vampire Slayer creator Joss Whedon)   HULK VOLUME ONE: RED   ONSLAUGHT REBORN HC   ETERNALS BY NEIL GAIMAN HC   Hardcovers previously retailing $35, now priced at or below $12!   Are we crazy? Not at all. Just people who know a good bargain when we see one and more importantly, know how to pass it on to our awesome Fantom Comics customer.   Sale starts Wednesday, December 12th! Union Station - 50 Massachusetts Avenue NE | Washington, DC 20002 | 202-216-9478 www.fantomcomics.com

Arlington's dog mural

I hadn't paid much attention to the controversy over a Shirlington dog mural, but am being asked about it, so here's a couple of pieces on it -

 

http://washingtonexaminer.com/local/virginia/2010/12/arlington-doggie-mural-heart-federal-lawsuit

http://voices.washingtonpost.com/crime-scene/spencer-s-hsu/lawsuit-over-arlington-dog-mur.html

 

Anybody know who the artist is?

Richmond's AdHouse Books' Duncan the Wonder Dog featured as NY Times holiday book

Chris Pitzer, publisher of Richmond's AdHouse Books' has been putting out some high quality books, and now Duncan the Wonder Dog is featured as NY Times holiday book -

 

Holiday Books: Graphic Novels

By DAN KOIS
December 5, 2010