Thursday, March 10, 2011
Kill Shakespeare photos from Folger Library
The Kill Shakespeare website has photos of the writer's talk at the Folger Library last month. They also give a link to Comicsgirl's summation of the evening. And she interviewed them too.
March 25: Ian Rankin at Politics and Prose
Rankin's written the recent Dark Entries graphic govel for DC Comics. This signing is for his new detective novel, but I'm sure he'll sign and take questions about the comic. I've seen him before and he's an entertaining speaker.
Ian Rankin
The Complaints
Start: Mar 25 2011 7:00 pm
End: Mar 25 2011 8:00 pm
In his latest crime novel the Scottish creator of John Rebus introduces a new hero: Malcolm Fox, an Edinburgh cop. Fox’s beat is the police force itself, and he must be on the trail of something big, because his colleagues are conspiring to frame him, and his only ally is a detective suspected of selling child porn.
Ian Rankin
The Complaints
Start: Mar 25 2011 7:00 pm
End: Mar 25 2011 8:00 pm
In his latest crime novel the Scottish creator of John Rebus introduces a new hero: Malcolm Fox, an Edinburgh cop. Fox’s beat is the police force itself, and he must be on the trail of something big, because his colleagues are conspiring to frame him, and his only ally is a detective suspected of selling child porn.
March 11: JT Waldman in DC
From Politics and Prose's newsletter:
Friday, February 25, 1 p.m. (Exhibit opens)
Sixth & I Historic Synagogue
600 I Street, NW
Metro: Gallery Place/Chinatown
JT WALDMAN
MEGILLAT ESTHER: The Book of Esther (Jewish Publication Society of America, $22)
JT Waldman turns The Book of Esther, with its twisting plot, into an illustrative masterpiece. The graphic novel is brought to life in an exhibit with interactive elements and an invitation for visitors to take part in the creative process. Waldman is a comic book illustrator and interaction designer. He is currently working on his next graphic novel, which he designed with the late Harvey Pekar. This exhibit will be on view from Monday through Friday, February 25 - April 29 during open tour hours from 1-2 p.m. Waldman will be speaking at 6th in the City Shabbat on March 11. Click here for information about attending this service. Click here for more information about the exhibit. Click here for a Google Preview of the book and its art.
Cavna on Rango
Land of allusion: 'Rango' is a double-barreled valentine to Hollywood
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post March 10, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030905352.html
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post March 10, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/03/09/AR2011030905352.html
PR: Carla Speed McNeil's Finder: See where it all began...
Lose yourself in a world beyond your wildest dreams…
Since 1996, Finder has set the bar for science--fiction storytelling, with a lush, intricate world and compelling characters. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present the first four story arcs of Carla Speed McNeil's groundbreaking series in a single, affordably priced volume!
Follow enigmatic hero Jaeger through a "glorious, catholic pileup of high-tech SF, fannish fantasy, and street-level culture clash" (Village Voice), and discover the lush world and compelling characters that have carved Finder a permanent place in the pantheon of independent comics.
* This first of two Finder Library volumes collects the multiple Eisner Award--nominated story arcs Sin Eater, King of Cats, and fan--favorite Talisman.
* Introduction by Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics).
* For more information about Finder characters, storylines, and more, check out www.FinderComics.com
* Make sure to visit Carla Speed McNeil's blog www.lightspeedpress.com
Since 1996, Finder has set the bar for science--fiction storytelling, with a lush, intricate world and compelling characters. Now, Dark Horse is proud to present the first four story arcs of Carla Speed McNeil's groundbreaking series in a single, affordably priced volume!
Follow enigmatic hero Jaeger through a "glorious, catholic pileup of high-tech SF, fannish fantasy, and street-level culture clash" (Village Voice), and discover the lush world and compelling characters that have carved Finder a permanent place in the pantheon of independent comics.
* This first of two Finder Library volumes collects the multiple Eisner Award--nominated story arcs Sin Eater, King of Cats, and fan--favorite Talisman.
* Introduction by Douglas Wolk (Reading Comics).
* For more information about Finder characters, storylines, and more, check out www.FinderComics.com
* Make sure to visit Carla Speed McNeil's blog www.lightspeedpress.com
Creators
- Creators: Carla Speed McNeil
- Publication Date: March 23, 2011
- Format: B&W, 616 pages, TPB, 6" x 9"
- Price: $24.99
- Age range: 16
- ISBN-10: 1-59582-652-1
- ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-652-7
Jeff Kinney profile in today's Express
Lavoie, Denise / Associated Press. 2011.
A 'Wimpy Kid' on Top: Author and cartoonist Jeff Kinney has built an empire of quality content for children.
[Washington Post] Express (March 10): 27
Wednesday, March 09, 2011
Truitt on Skullkickers
'Skullkickers' spoofs fantasy, one trope at a time
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-03-09-Skullkickers_N.htm
Punk Rock cruise?
My editor at the City Paper wrote this about his experiences on a PUNK ROCK CRUISE! Something's very wrong about this.
Read it at http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40532/bruise-cruise/
Fantom Comics PR: A Message From The Comics Journeyman
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Magic Bullet 2 press release
Washington DC comics and drinking group publishes second issue of MAGIC BULLET comics newspaper to much fanfare.
Prepare yourself for the majesty that is MAGIC BULLET #2. The DC Conspiracy, a local group of comics creators and fans, have published the second issue of their groundbreaking and absolutely free comics newspaper and plan to bring it to you.
Featuring a cover by Mike O'Brien and including comics from local cartoonists such as Carolyn Belefski, Joe Carabeo, Andrew Cohen, Matt Dembicki, Evan Keeling, RM Rhodes, (and non-local ringers like Jeff McComsey and Jim Rugg), MAGIC BULLET #2 is designed to brighten your day while blowing your mind. Each comic contained within the pages of MAGIC BULLET #2 was created with love and with the greatest of care.
Rafer Roberts, editor of MAGIC BULLET (as well as a contributor) talked about this second issue. "Oh man," he says. "This paper is so completely awesome. It's the best thing ever and people are gonna want to get their hands on a copy. I mean, we have comics from Kevin Czapiewski, Jake Warrenfeltz, Jeff McClelland, Mal Jones, and Steve Becker. We even got Stephen Loya, and he doesn't even draw comics!"
MAGIC BULLET #2 has a wide distribution plan, as described by Roberts. "We've picked a day, probably March 28th, and a bunch of us are going to be handing these out at metro stations during the morning commute. Holy cow, can you image what it's going to be like starting your day reading comics from the likes of Marc Bryant, Scott White, Lonny Chant, or Michael Brace? Add in comics by Eric Gordon, Troy Jeffrey-Allen, JT Wilkins and me, and you've got the makings of the best commute of your life."
For those not fortunate enough to be handed a paper, all hope is not lost. MAGIC BULLET #2 will be available throughout the district at finer comic shops and clubs, as well as at local comic shows such as SPX. An ever evolving list of places interested readers can find the paper can be found at http://www.dcconspiracy.com
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About MAGIC BULLET:
In 2010 the DC DC Conspiracy would put out a newspaper filled with our comics. A newspaper? Filled with comics? In an era where comics are presented smaller and on handheld digital devices, presenting large format comics in a dying medium seemed like such an outdated model that we just had to go for it. With the aesthetic that each artist would take advantage of the larger format, MAGIC BULLET was born.
About DC Conspiracy:
Founded in January 2005, the DC Conspiracy has expanded to over 50 members who embody the best of creative comics talent in the DC area. The work we write, draw, edit, and distribute runs the gamut -- from witty and literary works to comics which incorporate action, the mystical, and just plain nonsense. Individually we create, but collectively we're working to expand comics readership and fraternity through anthologies, minis, and webcomics, among other things.
Weldon on Mid-Life
A Man in Fall: The Self-Lacerating, Blisteringly Funny "Mid-Life"
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (March 9, 2011)
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
Have I mentioned the Team Cul de Sac blog?
I think not. The Team Cul de Sac blog is now live and has some of the art that cartoonists have been submitting, including local stalwarts SL Gallant and David Hagen, Alaskan cartoonist Peter Dunlap-Shohls and the great Lynn Johnston.
Casey Rae-Hunter on Eddie Campbell
Casey Rae-Hunter has a post up at the Hooded Utilitarian about Eddie Campbell's Alec.
This is relevant because Casey says "I'm a so-and-so who lives in Washington, DC." therefore being part of our circle of cartoon life.
This is relevant because Casey says "I'm a so-and-so who lives in Washington, DC." therefore being part of our circle of cartoon life.
Carla Speed McNeil profiled on Bookslut
Carla Speed McNeil and the Good Stuff
Martyn Pedler
Bookslut's comicbookslut March 2011
http://www.bookslut.com/comicbookslut/2011_03_017304.php
Martyn Pedler
Bookslut's comicbookslut March 2011
http://www.bookslut.com/comicbookslut/2011_03_017304.php
Monday, March 07, 2011
March 8: Arlington's Mardi Gras parade
Richard Thompson's done the poster again.
I'll be there. He might. I'll sign his name if you'd like.
UPDATE - he wasn't there. I was. Nobody asked me to sign his name. However, I did find out that Bono Mitchell of Bonotom Studio, who always commissions these drawings from Richard, colored this one, in spite of being nervous about it. I think she did a great job - I didn't realize it wasn't his coloring.
Truitt on The Infinite
'The Infinite' teams Image's past and present
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 7 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-03-07-InfiniteImage_N.htm
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY May 7 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-03-07-InfiniteImage_N.htm
Cul de Sac up for NCS strip award?
Richard Thompson is up for the National Cartoonist Society's Reuben award (named after the mighty Rube Goldberg), and now the rumor is that his Cul de Sac is nominated in the strip category. More to come, I'm sure.
Local boy Dan Nadel edits Comics Journal website
Dan Nadel, late clerk of Big Planet Comics, has accepted a new position in the industry, sharing the editorship of TCJ.com with Tim Hodler.
See also Spurgeon, Tom. 2011. CR Newsmaker Interview: Dan Nadel, Tim Hodler Of TCJ. Comics Reporter (March 7): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_newsmaker_interview_dan_nadel_tim_hodler_of_tcj/
See also Spurgeon, Tom. 2011. CR Newsmaker Interview: Dan Nadel, Tim Hodler Of TCJ. Comics Reporter (March 7): http://www.comicsreporter.com/index.php/cr_newsmaker_interview_dan_nadel_tim_hodler_of_tcj/
Daytripper reviewed in today's Express
There's an Associated Press review in today's Express of the DC/Vertigo comic book 'Daytripper'.
Cavna interviews Arab cartoonists
Amid revolution, Arab cartoonists draw attention to their cause
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (March 7 2011)
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/03/arab_cartoons.html
Note: A somewhat truncated version of this article appears in the print edition of today's Washington Post.
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