Dwayne McDuffie, RIP: Championed Diversity Among Champions
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 23, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/23/133988062/dwayne-mcduffie-rip-championed-diversity-among-champions
RIP, DWAYNE McDUFFIE: Shocked fans, friends mourn the comics/animation force [UPDATED]
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 22 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/a_top_talent_remembered_rip_co.html
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Nick Bertozzi interview prior to Feb 26th DC appearance
"Meet a Visiting Cartoonist: A Chat With Nick Bertozzi
by Mike Rhode on Feb. 23, 2011
Tonight, Politics and Prose bookgroup on City of Glass
Wednesday, 2/23, at 7:30pm discussing City of Glass
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Buy Dark Horse Presents #1 for Finder, but you've got a choice of 3 covers.
DC's Carla Speed McNeil is in the comic, but if you buy Dark Horse Presents #1 for Finder, you've got a choice of 3 covers.
From the Dark Horse blog: http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/273/paul-pope-covers-dark-horse-presents-1-special-ult
Paul Pope covers Dark Horse Presents #1 with special ultra-rare variant cover!
As excitement about the relaunch of the legendary anthology comic Dark Horse Presents builds, Dark Horse president and publisher Mike Richardson—who's also personally editing DHP's anticipated return—is adding another thrilling creator to the premiere issue's roster. In addition to the main cover by Paul Chadwick and Frank Miller's variant cover, an ultra-rare variant by Paul Pope (cover artist for The Escapists, the original and historic run of Dark Horse Presents, Marvel's Strange Tales, DC's Wednesday Comics) will also adorn Dark Horse Presents #1.
Retailers who buy twenty copies of DHP #1 featuring the Chadwick cover, the Miller cover, or a combination of both will receive a copy of DHP #1 featuring the ultra-rare variant cover (available only while supplies last), signed by one of the book's iconic creators. For each additional twenty copies ordered, another ultra-rare variant edition will be received, and each will feature a new signature.
Fans and comic collectors, ask your local retailer about how to get a copy of this exclusive variant-cover issue!
The thrilling lead-in to DHP's relaunch continues today on the Dark Horse blog, when we'll reveal the two covers to issue #2. Be there!
Retailers who buy twenty copies of DHP #1 featuring the Chadwick cover, the Miller cover, or a combination of both will receive a copy of DHP #1 featuring the ultra-rare variant cover (available only while supplies last), signed by one of the book's iconic creators. For each additional twenty copies ordered, another ultra-rare variant edition will be received, and each will feature a new signature.
Fans and comic collectors, ask your local retailer about how to get a copy of this exclusive variant-cover issue!
The thrilling lead-in to DHP's relaunch continues today on the Dark Horse blog, when we'll reveal the two covers to issue #2. Be there!
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Click here for more information.
Monday, February 21, 2011
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
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/
Sunday, February 20, 2011
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
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
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
Saturday, February 19, 2011
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.
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
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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