Ben Hatke on his Politics and Prose appearance

Ben Hatke did a cartoon on his Politics and Prose appearance - which David Hagen attended and passed this link along.

Truitt on the Mission

It's heaven on earth for Hoeber brothers and 'The Mission'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 22 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-22-TheMission_N.htm

March 29: Ben Katchor at the Corcoran

 Courtesy of Warren Bernard -

Ben Katchor is speaking at the Corcoran Gallery of Art, Tuesday, March 29 at 7 p.m., $15.

http://programs.corcoran.org/products/the-picture-stories-of-ben-katchor

It's been years since I saw him - at Politics and Prose? - but I recall him being a good speaker so I'll be going to this.

latebreaking Harvey Pekar: Conversations review

I was just sent a review of a book I edited a couple of years ago -

Harvey Pekar: Conversations
Jordana Hall
Shofar (Winter 2011; 29:2), p. 190-192

- in which Ms. Hall says in conclusion, "To those unfamiliar with American Splendor, Conversations is an excellent introduction to the comics and their creator. To fans of Pekar's work, the book provides insight into the author, his personal tastes, and his creative process. What is more, the conversations with his artist collaborators offer an inside look at the entire production process. Taken together the twenty-one interviews are informative and entertaining, with humorous outbursts from Joyce Brabner, who also gets her say in the later pieces. Harvey Pekar: Conversations is an important book for any scholar or enthusiast of comics."

Ahhh. Thank you Ms. Hall.

Richard 'Cul de Sac' Thompson up for Cartoonist of the Year again

Comic Riffs has the story on this year's Reubens nominations.

Josh Lyman sketches of the Shadow

When I interviewed Josh Lyman recently I picked up copies of his two sketchbooks. He did these two Shadow sketches for me at the time, almost doubling my collection of them.

Tim Kreider at Atomic Books in Baltimore this Friday

Mike commented recently how he liked Tim Kreider's work, so I felt it was my duty to inform him, and now you, that Tim will be doing a reading and signing of his new Fantagraphics book, Twilight of the Assholes, at Atomic Books in Baltimore at 7pm on Friday, February 25th.

Click here for more information.

Baltimore Sun on Diamond Distributors

Pow! Bam! Kaboom! Are digital comics the hero or villain?
Timonium's Diamond Comic Distributors to experiment with digital comics distribution with retail partners
By Gus G. Sentementes, The Baltimore Sun February 21, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/business/technology/bs-bz-diamond-comics-digital-20110221,0,1682110.story

Feb 23: Politics and Prose graphic novel bookgroup

Wednesday, 2/23, at 7:30pm discussing City of Glass

Josh Lyman interview online at City Paper

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Josh Lyman
 by Mike Rhode on Feb. 21, 2011
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/21/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-josh-lyman/

USA Today on the Rocketeer

'Rocketeer Adventures' miniseries prepares for lift-off
By John Geddes, USA TODAY February 18 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-18-rocketeer-adventures18-ST_N.htm

Annapolis editor on response to dropping Peanuts

Editor's Desk: Sherrod case may extend defamation law to e-media frontier
By TOM MARQUARDT
Februar 20 2011
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/opn/2011/02/20-14/Editors-Desk-Sherrod-case-may-extend-defamation-law-to-e-media-frontier.html

Flugennock's latest'n'greatest

From: mike flugennock
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=793

Note to my American readers: this cartoon requires an understanding of basic scientific principles. If in doubt, consult a high-school science teacher -- if he or she isn't busy pushing creationism in class.

Post on Disney cruises

I Dream of Disney
By Andrea Sachs
Washington Post Staff Writer
February 20, 2011; F1, 7
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/18/AR2011021803459.html

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Zadzooks again on Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds

Zadzooks: Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds, Special Edition
Battles in hyper comic-book universe
By Joseph Szadkowski
The Washington Times February 17, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/17/zadzooks-marvel-capcom-3-fate-two-worlds-special/

Hot Air blog likes Nate Beeler

The commentators, not as much.  Personally I really liked this cartoon and clipped it to save - but that's probably partly because I found the whole idea of Watson fascinating. I will continue to nag Nate to do a book of his cartons.

Comic Riffs on latest cartoon kerfluffle

'OBAMA NATION' artist decries MSNBC rant about 'racist obscenity' cartoon
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs February 18 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/obama_nation_artist_decries_ms.html

Bethesda animation studio Pixeldust profiled

Animation is a career and a lifestyle for Andrade
Owner of Bethesda studio has won 15 Emmys
by Lindsey Robbins
The Gazette Feb. 18, 2011

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