Washington Post on Otakon anime con

Awkward moments at Baltimore anime convention as art form comes of age

 By J. Freedom du Lac,  August 3 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/awkward-moments-at-baltimore-anime-convention-as-art-form-comes-of-age/2011/07/31/gIQAFYY5rI_story.html

Truitt on Flashpoint

'Flashpoint' grounds fantastic in reality with fourth issue
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY August 1 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-08-01-Flashpoint-series-grounds-fantastic-with-reality_n.htm

Herblock cartoon for sale on e-bay

Rob Stoltzer has a 1953 Herblock cartoon for sale on e-bay where the initial bid is currently $499.00.

Cartoons at Library of Congress' National Book Festival Sept. 24-25

The following came in from the Library of Congress today, and lists the "graphic novelists and illustrators who will be attending the Library of Congress' 2011 National Book Festival—a beloved annual celebration of reading and literature co-chaired by President Obama and Mrs. Obama. 

This annual celebration of reading and literacy occurs September 24 & 25 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Now in its 11^th year, this first-ever two-day festival features an impressive lineup of authors, including:

·         Brian Selznick – author of the new graphic novel "Wonderstruck," Selznick illustrated "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" which forms the basis of the upcoming Martin Scorsese film Hugo.

   Jarrett J. Krosoczka – the author and illustrator of many popular picture books, including "Punk Farm," "Punk Farm on Tour," "Baghead," and "Annie Was Warned." He is also the creator of the "Lunch Lady" graphic novel series, which Kirkus Reviews called "a delightfully fun escapist read." 

·         Mark Pett – creator of the nationally syndicated comic strips "Mr. Lowe" and "Lucky Cow" and the author of "Mr. Lowe: Cartoons from the Classroom."

·         Harry Bliss – the cartoonist and illustrator's single-paned comic, "Bliss," is syndicated in more than 50 newspapers in the United States and Japan. Bliss's new book is "Bailey" (Scholastic)."

 

Richard Thompson tells me personally that he's been invited and hopes to attend.

                                                                                                                       

When:              September 24-25, 2011
9/24: 10:00a.m. – 5:30p.m.

9/25: 1:00p.m. – 5:30p.m. 

 

Where:            The National Mall between 9^th and 14^th Streets

Washington, D.C. 

 

Visit www.loc.gov/bookfest for additional information

 

 

Comic Riffs on, unbelievably, the planned expansion of Peanuts merchandising

'PEANUTS' launches major digital and social-media expansion
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 3 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/peanuts-launches-major-digital-and-social-media-expansion/2011/08/02/gIQAqEydrI_blog.html#pagebreak

Comics historian Warren Bernard writes article on John T. McCutcheon

Comics historian Warren Bernard has an article on editorial cartoonist John T. McCutcheon in the annual issue of The Comics Journal, #301, on sale now.

Richard Thompson on Cul de Sac's theater strip and 10th hours

Click here.

Thanks to Spurgeon's Comics Reporter for noting this.

Indian cartoonist Shekar K. on his trip to America, including Washington

Book on cartoons released
The Hindu August 1 2011
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2313103.ece

Comics historian Tom Inge likes Cul de Sac

"Who would have thought another strip about children?" Inge said.

Newspapers and comics: A historic tie
By Robert Walsh, Deseret News July 28, 2011
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700166635/Newspapers-and-comics-A-historic-tie.html

Carla McNeil's San Diego Comic-Con panel online

Page One
by The Comics Journal July 27 2011
http://vimeo.com/26990235

The opening page of a comic sets up everything that comes after it, for good or ill. Carla Speed McNeil (Finder), Jen Van Meter (Hopeless Savages), Greg Rucka (Stumptown), and moderator Douglas Wolk discuss great first pages of comics and the way they can instantly pull their audience in and establish the tone and themes of a story.

Annapolis cartoonist Michael Cotter featured in Baltimore Sun

Cartoonist inspires kids to take artistic look at current events
Children create cartoons on issues such as the NFL lockout and debt ceiling
By Joe Burris, The Baltimore Sun July 28, 2011
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/anne-arundel/bs-md-ar-cartoonist-20110728,0,1400526.story

Zadzooks on Supernatural anime

Zadzooks: Supernatural: The Anime Series (Blu-ray)
By Joseph Szadkowski
The Washington Times July 27, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/jul/27/zadzooks-supernatural-anime-series-blu-ray/

Truitt on Spider-Man story arc

'Spider-Island' infects New York with spider powers
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 27 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-07-27-Spider-Island-infects-New-York-with-spider-powers_n.htm

2 comic book movies open today

The Smurfs -

Big Apple blues for preschoolers
By Sean O'Connell
Washington Post July 29, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/the-smurfs,1173819/critic-review.html

and Cowboys and Aliens -

A galactic battle at home on the range
By Ann Hornaday
Washington Post July 29, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/cowboys-and-aliens,1161118/critic-review.html

The Examiner ran the Associated Press review.

Otakon started in Baltimore today

Otakon, one of the big manga and anime shows is happening this weekend. to the north of us.

DC Zinefest

As they state on their website:

The DC Zinefest hopes to create a space for zine makers, writers, and self-published artists to share their work with each other and with the city of Washington, DC. By providing an opportunity to expo, workshop, and interact with zines, we strive to build and support a thriving DIY community. The zine expo will take place on July 30, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Stephen's Church in Washington, DC (map).

St. Stephen's Church is a short distance from the Columbia Heights Metro stop on the Green Line. Comics-centric exhibitors include Katie Omberg, Carolyn Belefski, Matt Dembicki, Dave O'Shell, Max Weinstein-Bacal, Our Friend The Atom, and Ryan and Jillian.

USA Today on Seven Sins

'Seven Sins' aims to mix fiction with reality
By John Geddes, USA TODAY July 25 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-07-25-Seven-Sins-mixes-fiction-reality_n.htm

Weldon on what comics really MEAN

Watch Andrew Garfield Melt Your Cold, Black, Tiny Heart
by Glen Weldon
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog July 27, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/07/27/138700956/watch-andrew-garfield-melt-your-cold-black-tiny-heart

Politics and Prose graphic novel group meeting Wednesday, Eisners, and graphic novel blog

From: Adam Waterreus

 

Just a reminder, we are meeting this Wednesday, 7/27 at 7:30pm.

 

We'll be talking about Daytripper by Fabio Moon and Gabriel Ba, which just so happened to have won an Eisner for Best Limited Series, check it out: http://www.comic-con.org/cci/cci_eisners_11win.php

 

Also, if you're interested, P&P has also started a graphic novel blog. Here's a link, http://www.politics-prose.com/blog/graphic-novels, we'll post new and interesting books and also some comic related news. Check it out and let me know what you think.

 

NoVA based Cartoonist Rights Network editorial on Zunar censorship

Zunar ban more dangerous to M'sia than cartoons
Robert Russell
Jul 25, 2011
http://www.malaysiakini.com/letters/171006