Daniel Boris moves into finals of comics contest

Daniel Boris writes in -

Hoxwinder Hall made the FINALS of theCartoonistStudio.com contest!

I've been here before... fingers crossed! ; ))

Donna Lewis interview on Tall Tale Radio

Episode 117 – Donna Lewis
By Tom Racine on May 1st, 2011
http://talltalefeatures.com/2011/05/01/episode-117-donna-lewis/
http://talltalefeatures.com/TallTale2/podpress_trac/web/1419/0/TTR_117-Donna_Lewis_FINAL.mp3

I'm starting it up now to listen myself.

Carla Speed McNeil interview at Sequential Tart

Found Again: Carla Speed McNeil
By Katherine Keller
May 2, 2011    
http://www.sequentialtart.com/article.php?id=1978

Meet a Local Cartoonist returns with Katie Omberg

Meet a Local Cartoonist: A Chat With Katie Omberg

 by Mike Rhode on May. 2, 2011

 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/05/02/meet-a-local-cartoonist-a-chat-with-katie-omberg/

 

Omberg is a young lesbian web- and mini- comics cartoonist.

Flugennock on "Obama's Birth Certificate"

http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=838
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Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Truitt on Fear Itself

'Fear Itself: The Worthy' begins with Sin
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-25-WorthySin_N.htm

Truitt on Moriarity

'Moriarty': It's elementary for Daniel Corey
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-28-moriarty_st_n.htm

Truitt on Butcher Baker

'Butcher Baker' goes over the top with heroic insanity
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY April 29 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-04-29-ButcherBaker_N.htm

Al Goodwyn moves into finals of comics contest

Al Goodwyn writes in:

Just got word that I've made it to the finals in this contest.  There are 15 cartoonists left.  Voting will continue this week and then a winner will be announced by the judges on May 10th. Here's the link to what they call the Amateur Cubicle where I have quite a few of my cartoons posted: http://tinyurl.com/3o4tzos

George Mason University paper on 18th century Dutch cartoons

Economists, Crises and Cartoons
by David M. Levy, George Mason University and Sandra J. Peart, University of Richmond - Jepson School of Leadership Studies
January 10, 2010
GMU Working Paper in Economics No. 10-07
http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=1570643

- click the link and then choose the download to read the paper.

Adhouse Books' Stuart Immonen volume

Fear Itself's IMMONEN Shows Private Work in CENTIFOLIA 2
By Chris Arrant, Newsarama  28 April 2011
http://www.newsarama.com/comics/immonen-centerfolia-2-110428.html

Post reviews Hoodwinked Too!

The Trouble with Truffles: 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil'

By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post April 29, 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/hoodwinked-too-hood-vs.-evil-3d,1180696/critic-review.html

Post slideshow on comic book movies and Thor article

This article doesn't seem to be in the paper -

'Thor,' director Branagh finds common thread from comic book to Shakespeare.
By David Mermelstein,
Washington Post.com April 26 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/shakespearean-kenneth-branagh-talks-about-the-challenge-of-directing-thor/2011/04/26/AFDr4n6E_story.html

Comic book heroes on the big screen is the slideshow.

Spurred by the success of "Batman Begins," "Spider-Man," "Iron Man," "X-Men" and their sequels, superhero blockbusters have become a cinema staple in the last decade. "Thor," based on the Marvel comic book inspired by Norse myth, arrives in theaters May 6, and "Green Lantern," "Captain America: The First Avenger" and "X-Men: First Class" follow later this summer.

Stephen Hess on Obama caricatures

Martin, Michel.  2011.
Political Caricatures Of Obama, 'Birther Movement' Hint Of Racism.
National Public Radio's Tell Me More April 27, 2011http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://www.npr.org/2011/04/27/135770521/politcal-caricatures-of-obama-birther-movement-hint-of-racism
http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/tmm/2011/04/20110427_tmm_01.mp3

Tom Spurgeon has some commentary on the piece, which also included political cartoonist Mike Luckovich.

Arlington's DARPA looking for a good comic proposal

Bam! Healing war wounds through comic books
Defense Department says online versions may help soldiers suffering PTSD
By Stuart Fox
4/28/2011
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/42801779/ns/technology_and_science-innovation/

Dreamworks's characters to move to National Harbor

Gaylord-DreamWorks deal will bring Shrek, Kung Fu Panda to National Harbor
By Ovetta Wiggins,
Washington Post April 28 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/gaylord-dreamworks-deal-will-bring-shrek-kung-fu-panda-to-national-harbor/2011/04/22/AF3hXrzE_story.html

Harvey Pekar 2010 interview

This one is new to me - squish it into your Harvey Pekar: Conversations book somehow.

S1.EP17 - Harvey Pekar with music from Northcoast Jazz Collective.
Milk of Minutia podcast June 17 2010
http://www.blubrry.com/minutia/1021025/s1ep17-harvey-pekar-with-music-from-northcoast-jazz-collective/
http://traffic.libsyn.com/milkofminutia/17_Harvey_Pekar_with_music_from_Northcoast_Jazz_Collective.mp3

Weldon on the death of Bill Blackbeard

A Hoarder for History: Comic-Strip Archivist Bill Blackbeard, 1926-2011
by Glen Weldon
April 27, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/04/27/135741186/a-hoarder-for-history-comic-strip-archivist-bill-blackbeard-1926-2011

Team Cul de Sac fanzine announced

Craig Fischer is compiling a Team Cul de Sac fanzine for those who'd rather read than view. Click the link to see who's contributing and how to get a copy.

Tom Toles to get Herblock Award tonight

Here's Politico's story -

 

Toles: Chip off the Herblock
By: Keach Hagey
Politico April 26, 2011
 http://www.politico.com/click/stories/1104/toles_a_chip_off_the_herblock.html