Daniel Boris' Hoxwinder Hall strip was one of the finalists for the Post's Next Great Cartoonist contest, but I hadn't realized he was in the DC area until now.
Local Cartoonist Draws on Inspiration
Sarah Pixley
NBC Washington March 2, 2011
http://www.nbcwashington.com/the-scene/events/Local-Cartoonist-Drawing-on-Inspiration-117193138.html
Wednesday, March 02, 2011
PR: Fábio Moon delivers ultra-rare variant cover for Dark Horse Presents #2!
As we continue to note, Carla Speed McNeil's strip Finder is appearing in Dark Horse Presents, which is being published with variant covers. Ultra-rare ones.
From the Dark Horse blog: http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/282/moons-over-stuff
More info on DHP #2 can be found here: http://www.darkhorse.com/Blog/270/dark-horse-presents-2-covers-revealed
Weldon on Peanuts
It's a New Peanuts Comic, Charlie Brown
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog March 2, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/03/02/134176527/its-a-new-peanuts-comic-charlie-brown
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog March 2, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/03/02/134176527/its-a-new-peanuts-comic-charlie-brown
Wash Post's Tom Toles Herblock Prize Winner 2011
According to Jennifer Lee of the Post, "Washington Post's Tom Toles is this year's winner of the Herblock Prize & Lecture for excellence in editorial cartooning: http://www.herbblockfoundation.org/herblock-prize-winner/737 "
Congratulations to Tom, and that's two Washington winners in a row, as Matt Wuerker took it last year.
Comic Riffs has additional details including noting that Ann Telnaes was a runner-up.
Tuesday, March 01, 2011
Nick Bertozzi fumetti
Nick Bertozzi's made a fumetti about his trip to Big Planet Comics last weekend.
Truitt on Manapul and the Flash
'Flash' artist Francis Manapul speeds to stardom
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-03-01-FrancisManapul_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-03-01-FrancisManapul_N.htm
Comics-related photographs incidentally in the NY Times
The Business section of the February 28th NY Times had a couple of photographs that had comics in them, even though the stories were on completely different topics.
| Kevin Gentzel of Forbes says it benefits by selling its own ad space rather than delegating to third-party clearinghouses. and he's standing in front of what appears to be a wall of framed original comic strips and editorial cartoons. The clothing boutique Kitson sold twice as many books in 2010 as the year before. including the 75th anniversary DC Covers book.
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Monday, February 28, 2011
Catching up with Comic Riffs
Michael was busy on Sunday...
The 'Riffs Interview: 'FRAZZ' creator Jef Mallett on art, childhood -- and inspiration at the 10-year mark
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 27 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_riffs_inteview_frazz_creat.html
'ZUCKERBERG' writer likes 'Social Network's' Oscars chances tonight
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 27 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/mark_zuckerberg_comics_writer.html#more
THE 2011 OSCARS: Top 10 Quotes from the nominees for Best Animated Feature
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 27 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_2011_oscars_quoting_the_no.html
THE 2011 OSCARS: 10 Geeky Facts About the Academy Award winners & losers
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 28 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_2011_oscars_geeky_factoids.html
The 'Riffs Interview: 'FRAZZ' creator Jef Mallett on art, childhood -- and inspiration at the 10-year mark
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 27 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_riffs_inteview_frazz_creat.html
'ZUCKERBERG' writer likes 'Social Network's' Oscars chances tonight
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 27 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/mark_zuckerberg_comics_writer.html#more
THE 2011 OSCARS: Top 10 Quotes from the nominees for Best Animated Feature
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 27 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_2011_oscars_quoting_the_no.html
THE 2011 OSCARS: 10 Geeky Facts About the Academy Award winners & losers
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 28 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_2011_oscars_geeky_factoids.html
Live chat with Donna Lewis at Post right now (and an interview)
The 'Riffs Interview: Post syndicate launches Donna Lewis's 'REPLY ALL' today
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 28 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_riffs_interview_post_syndi.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 28 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/the_riffs_interview_post_syndi.html
Disney jazz reviewed in today's Express
There's an AP article on a Disney Jazz album in today's free Express newspaper.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Gaithersburg painting exhibit described as 'graphic novel'
A Portrait of the Artist: Marcie Wolf-Hubbard
By Bora Mici
February 26, 2011
http://gaithersburg.patch.com/articles/a-portrait-of-the-artist-marcie-wolf-hubbard
Mici writes, "Mousetrapped," a 15-piece graphic novel about her seven-month-long effort to curb and permanently put an end to a mouse infestation in her 1923 SEARS home in Silver Spring, is currently on view at The Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.
If anyone goes to see this exhibit, I'd be interested in hearing from you.
By Bora Mici
February 26, 2011
http://gaithersburg.patch.com/articles/a-portrait-of-the-artist-marcie-wolf-hubbard
Mici writes, "Mousetrapped," a 15-piece graphic novel about her seven-month-long effort to curb and permanently put an end to a mouse infestation in her 1923 SEARS home in Silver Spring, is currently on view at The Arts Barn in Gaithersburg.
If anyone goes to see this exhibit, I'd be interested in hearing from you.
Zadzooks on DC Universe Online videogame
Zadzooks: DC Universe Online review
Earth stands a chance in DC Universe
By Joseph Szadkowski
Washington Times February 22, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/feb/22/zadzooks-dc-universe-online-review/
Wash Post obituary of interest for its photography
Note the family photograph of everyone reading the Sunday comics around 1955.
A Local Life: Alan L. Dean, 92, the 'Ideal Father'
Washington Post February 27, 2011http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/26/AR2011022603196.html
 Alan L. Dean, with wife Vera and daughters Diana, left, and Claudia in 1955. Mr. Dean won The Washington Post's "Ideal Father" contest. (Family Photo)  |
Tim Kreider on Ink Panthers show
The Ink Panthers Show! #81 featuring Tim Kreider
Mike Dawson and Alex Ronbinson
The Ink Panthers Show February 22nd, 2011
http://www.mikedawsoncomics.com/the-ink-panthers-show-81-featuring-tim-kreider/
Mike Dawson and Alex Ronbinson
The Ink Panthers Show February 22nd, 2011
http://www.mikedawsoncomics.com/the-ink-panthers-show-81-featuring-tim-kreider/
SPX tables sell out
I saw Warren Bernard, the SPX exec at Big Planet last night and he said that the artist's tables for the Small Press Expo sold out at the end of last week.
Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little at Big Planet Comics
Nick Bertozzi and Jason Little's trip down from New York City to visit Big Planet Comics went well. Local cartoonists turned out including David Hagen, Jim Dougan, Matt Dembicki as well as comics bloggers Comicsgirl and Randy T. Signed copies of their new books should still be available in the store.
Big Planet Comics' Greg Bennett, Nick Bertozzi, Big Planet Comics' Joel Pollack and Jason Little.
Jason Little drawing Bee.
Nick Bertozzi looking for a spot to sign the Act-I-Vate anthology while Jason Little inks his Bee sketch.
More pictures are here.
Big Planet Comics' Greg Bennett, Nick Bertozzi, Big Planet Comics' Joel Pollack and Jason Little.
Jason Little drawing Bee.
Nick Bertozzi looking for a spot to sign the Act-I-Vate anthology while Jason Little inks his Bee sketch.
More pictures are here.
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Jef 'Frazz' Mallett interview in tomorrow's Post
Cartoonist Jef Mallett on creating 'Frazz'
by Michael Cavna
Washington Post February 27, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/24/AR2011022406461.html
by Michael Cavna
Washington Post February 27, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/24/AR2011022406461.html
Dwayne McDuffie and Uncle Pai obits in today's Post
Dwayne McDuffie, comic books creator who championed diversity, dies at 49
By Michael Cavna
Saturday, February 26, 2011; B04
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506815.html
Anant Pai, 81
'Uncle Pai' launched India's comics industry in 1960s
Associated Press
Washington Post February 26, 2011; B4
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506814.html
That Darn Mutts!
A letter to the editor...
It's a dog's life
Alice Lindsay, Chestertown, Md.
February 26, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506301.html
It's a dog's life
Alice Lindsay, Chestertown, Md.
February 26, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/25/AR2011022506301.html
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