Tuesday, August 09, 2011

August 10: Raina Telgemeier and Dave Roman in Arlington

Smile was one of my favorite books last year.

·  Wed, August 10, 6:30 pm:  Special visit from the acclaimed authors/illustrators of Astronaut Academy (Dave Roman) and Smile (Raina Telgemeier)

One More Page | 2200 N. Westmoreland Street | #101 | Arlington | VA | 22213

 

Monday, August 08, 2011

Finally - the vitally important "SPX Map" of food

From: R. M. Rhodes (the man in the purple suit - Mike):

I put together a Google Map of places to eat in North Bethesda as a reference for people to use: http://t.co/IdY6sQJ


Taste of Flesh
Oceanus Procellarum Book Three
the new webcomic
by R. M. Rhodes
http://www.webcomicsnation.com/oletheros/op



Comic Book Diner: Fun & Funny Graphic Novel Boxed Set at Kickstarter

I just got my copy from John yesterday, and got to see my daughter's cameo - very cool.

Project Update #23: Want to Star in a Comic Book?


In case you are missing this at our new Kickstarter page, we have started on the cameos-- we've added seevearl more otions to star in Leon, Roboy and Buzzboy-- check it out!

Here's just one of the cameos from Buzzboy-- first up, Joe Murray from Captain Bluehen, with text added. We've already shown this page, but I wanted you to see that we can really hit the likeness-- or Rich can, when he fixes up my art to his satisfaction! :)

Joe is one of our oldest friends in comics, and a retailer that can take on anything! His comics shop in Newark DE, Captain Bluehen Comics is super cool! It's funny, but I really didn't think to push the comic book cameos on facebook until last night-- and a few of you were kind enough to upgrade to the Cameo tier-- if you know anyone who wants their shot at comics stardom, either in the affordable $100 cameo, or as a featured character (See the $300 tier), this is their chance!

Thanks again-- and if you are one of the many from the first Kickstarter project, welcome back!

John


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Video: Timelapse of Steve Brodner drawing "Boehner in the Middle"

The Post tells me:

 

The Washington Post has published a timelapse video of cartoonist Steve Brodner drawing "Boehner in the Middle":  http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/boehner-in-the-middle/2011/08/06/gIQACTDNzI_video.html

 

This is from The Washington Post's graphic novel "Scenes from a Showdown," illustrated by Brodner.

 

although I don't think a single newspaper page, enjoyable as it is, counts as a graphic novel...

Post reviews Superheroes documentary

The thin cape between courageous and creepy [online title: HBO's real-life 'Superheroes' are gallant yet unsettlingly goofy]
By Hank Stuever,
Washington Post August 8 2011, p. C1, 3
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/hbos-real-life-superheroes-are-gallant-yet-unsettlingly-goofy/2011/08/05/gIQAnjyz0I_story.html


 

Sunday, August 07, 2011

Steve Brodner in Post

SCENES FROM A SHOWDOWN
BY STEVE BRODNER
Washington Post August 7 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/opinions/outlook/debt-ceiling-deal-timeline/index.html

The great debt-ceiling battle of 2011 captivated Washington, alarmed the world and annoyed the public. But why did it happen at all? Artist and illustrator Steve Brodner takes inspiration from The Washington Post's reporting to tell the story of this summer's standoff. It's a tale of patient planning, unmet expectations and political gamesmanship -- with the American economy hanging in the balance.

Saturday, August 06, 2011

Aug 7: Capicons comic show

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sun, August 7, 2011
10 am - 3 pm

Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall,
2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia

Admission $3 - Kids FREE!

Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver,Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers &Creators, TV & Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos &DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi; figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork, posters and other comic-related collectibles.



Directions to DLVFRD: 
Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A (Rt.7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd

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To book a table, be added to our mailing list, request flyers, or for more info about our show, email info@capicons.com.

Thank you,
Jeff & Laura & Ed

Capicons




Maryland cartoonist Jim Hunt interviewed

Around Annapolis: Cartoonist makes 'best of' list for 7th straight year
By DIANE M. REY, For The Capital
Published 08/05/11
http://www.hometownannapolis.com/news/can/2011/08/05-22/Around-AnnapolisCartoonist-makes-best-of-list-for-7th-straight-year.html

Post spotlights Krazy Kat

Krazy Kat and the Art of George Herriman
Published: August 5 2011http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/krazy-kat-and-the-art-of-george-herriman/2011/07/11/gIQAqZf1wI_story.html

update: The Denver Post credits this to Dennis Drabelle.

CBS News on Civil War medicine

Civil War medicine: 37 pieces of history



Today's soldiers enjoy sophisticated medical care, from Medevac helicopters that function like flying hospitals to advanced surgical techniques and bionic limbs. Things were different for Civil War solders. There were no antibiotics, pain control was poor, and surgeons focused not on rebuilding or replacing injured limbs but on sawing them off. Want to take a peek back in time 150 years and see what that world was like? Keep clicking to see 37 images from the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and the National Library of Medicine...

Bruce Guthrie's pictures from Comic-Con posted

Bruce Guthrie writes in 

I finally got through the pictures from Comic-Con and posted them on the site at http://www.bguthriephotos.com .

Friday, August 05, 2011

PR: Heroclix Tournament Saturday August 6th at Beyond Comics


Beyond Comics

Beyond Comics Heroclix Tournament...

Saturday August 6th 

1:00pm to 5:00pm

   

400pts  

Captain America


 

$2 Entry Fee

Prizes: Red Guardian LE for the top 2 and 1 for fellowship.   

 

 

Check Out Our Event on FaceBook 

At Beyond Comics

5632 Buckeystwon Pike Frederick, MD 21704  

 

 

(301) 668-8202

 

 


USA Today on Batman's Adam West

Adam West celebrates 45 years of 'Batman'
By John Geddes, USA TODAY August 4 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-08-04-Adam-West-looks-back-on-45-years-of-Batman_n.htm

Washington Times on Borders closing's effects on manga

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/

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.

Thursday, August 04, 2011

Smurfs in Rehobeth Beach

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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

http://www.fredericksburg.com/News/FLS/2011/082011/08042011/642628

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/
 

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


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.