Borders' demise signals trouble ahead for manga
By Noah Berlatsky
The Washington Times August 4, 2011
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/aug/4/chain-reaction/
Friday, August 05, 2011
President Obama's comics appearances
Bully blogs on President Obama's comics appearances in Will the Real Comic Book President Please Stand Up?
Thanks to Comics Reporter for original spotting.
Thanks to Comics Reporter for original spotting.
Thursday, August 04, 2011
Smurfs in Rehobeth Beach
Spotted last week - Smurfs toys at Rehobeth Beach's Browse-about bookstore.
That darn Clay Jones
Cartoonist should bone up on weather history
Timothy M. Payne 8/4/2011
Amazing Spider-Man 666 features local stores
Big Planet Comics has a lot of copies left of the variant cover that has the name of the comic book store put in where the Lizard (not in the comic) and Spider-man are fighting. It's $3.99.
Beyond Comics also ordered ones for its stores - here's a misleading article about it -
Comic book store in Frederick becomes 1st to be featured on cover of Amazing Spider-Man
IKE WILSON The Frederick News-Post
Columbus, IND Republic August 04, 2011
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2ea35f1b8a654748abbd88842460e9e9/MD--Comics-Store-Spider-Man/
Beyond Comics also ordered ones for its stores - here's a misleading article about it -
Comic book store in Frederick becomes 1st to be featured on cover of Amazing Spider-Man
IKE WILSON The Frederick News-Post
Columbus, IND Republic August 04, 2011
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/2ea35f1b8a654748abbd88842460e9e9/MD--Comics-Store-Spider-Man/
Washington Post blogs on new Spider-Man
MILES MORALES & ME: Why the new biracial Spider-Man matters
By Michael Cavna and David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 4 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/miles-morales-and-me-why-the-new-biracial-spider-man-matters/2011/08/04/gIQABzlGuI_blog.html#pagebreak
Sorry, Peter Parker. The response to the black Spiderman shows why we need one
By Alexandra Petri
Washington Post ComPost blog August 3 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/sorry-peter-parker-the-response-to-the-black-spiderman-shows-why-we-need-one/2011/08/03/gIQAViObsI_blog.html
By Michael Cavna and David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 4 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/miles-morales-and-me-why-the-new-biracial-spider-man-matters/2011/08/04/gIQABzlGuI_blog.html#pagebreak
Sorry, Peter Parker. The response to the black Spiderman shows why we need one
By Alexandra Petri
Washington Post ComPost blog August 3 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/compost/post/sorry-peter-parker-the-response-to-the-black-spiderman-shows-why-we-need-one/2011/08/03/gIQAViObsI_blog.html
PR: Small Press Expo welcomes Marc Bell, Jen Sorensen, Anders Nilsen and Tom Neely to SPX 2011
Small Press Expo welcomes Marc Bell, Jen Sorensen, Anders Nilsen and Tom Neely to SPX 2011
For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; August 4, 2011 – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, welcomes Marc Bell, Anders Nilsen, and Tom Neely as additional guests to this years show. This is in addition to the previously announced Roz Chast, Jim Woodring, Ann Telnaes, Johnny Ryan, Craig Thompson, Chester Brown, Diane Noomin, Jim Rugg, Matthew Thurber, and the Pizza Island Studio of Sarah Glidden, Meredith Gran, Kate Beaton, Lisa Hanawalt, Domitille Collardey, and Julia Wertz.
Marc Bell is making his very first SPX appearance at this years show. He will be signing copies of his new collection from Drawn and Quarterly titled Pure Pajamas. Visit his blog at http://www.marcbelldept.blogspot.com/.
Jen Sorensen is the creator behind the political cartoon comic Slowpoke, which runs in a number of alternative newspapers across the United States as well as online. Her latest book is One Nation, Oh My God!, and her work and blog can be viewed at http://www.slowpokecomics.com/.
Anders Nilsen will be attending SPX as part of his international tour for his over-600-page compilation of his critically acclaimed series Big Questions, published by Drawn and Quarterly. For examples of his work and more information, visit his web site at http://www.andersbrekhusnilsen.com/ and his blog at http://themonologuist.blogspot.com/.
Tom Neely is a graphic novelist and self-publisher who won the 2007 Ignatz Award for Best New Talent. He will be bringing his latest graphic novel, The Wolf to this years SPX. Visit his web site at http://www.iwilldestroyyou.com/comics.html.
About SPX
SPX is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that brings together more than 300 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators, as well as a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.
As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), protecting the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, go to their website at http://www.cbldf.org.
The hours for SPX 2011 are 11am–7pm Saturday, September 10, and 12–6pm Sunday, September 11. Admission is $10 for a single day or $15 for the weekend.
For Immediate Release Contact: Warren Bernard
E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com
Bethesda, Maryland; August 4, 2011 – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons, welcomes Marc Bell, Anders Nilsen, and Tom Neely as additional guests to this years show. This is in addition to the previously announced Roz Chast, Jim Woodring, Ann Telnaes, Johnny Ryan, Craig Thompson, Chester Brown, Diane Noomin, Jim Rugg, Matthew Thurber, and the Pizza Island Studio of Sarah Glidden, Meredith Gran, Kate Beaton, Lisa Hanawalt, Domitille Collardey, and Julia Wertz.
Marc Bell is making his very first SPX appearance at this years show. He will be signing copies of his new collection from Drawn and Quarterly titled Pure Pajamas. Visit his blog at http://www.marcbelldept.blogspot.com/.
Jen Sorensen is the creator behind the political cartoon comic Slowpoke, which runs in a number of alternative newspapers across the United States as well as online. Her latest book is One Nation, Oh My God!, and her work and blog can be viewed at http://www.slowpokecomics.com/.
Anders Nilsen will be attending SPX as part of his international tour for his over-600-page compilation of his critically acclaimed series Big Questions, published by Drawn and Quarterly. For examples of his work and more information, visit his web site at http://www.andersbrekhusnilsen.com/ and his blog at http://themonologuist.blogspot.com/.
Tom Neely is a graphic novelist and self-publisher who won the 2007 Ignatz Award for Best New Talent. He will be bringing his latest graphic novel, The Wolf to this years SPX. Visit his web site at http://www.iwilldestroyyou.com/comics.html.
About SPX
SPX is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that brings together more than 300 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators, as well as a series of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests.
As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), protecting the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, go to their website at http://www.cbldf.org.
The hours for SPX 2011 are 11am–7pm Saturday, September 10, and 12–6pm Sunday, September 11. Admission is $10 for a single day or $15 for the weekend.
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
Wednesday, August 03, 2011
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
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
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 11th 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 9th and 14th 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
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.
Monday, August 01, 2011
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
The Hindu August 1 2011
http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Hyderabad/article2313103.ece
Sunday, July 31, 2011
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
Saturday, July 30, 2011
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.
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.
Friday, July 29, 2011
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
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/
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
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
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