Pekar statue to be funded

Fundraising hits goal for library sculpture honoring late comic book writer Harvey Pekar
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS November 22, 2011
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/87a543fe49574a55bdbbf46c97ccd280/OH--Harvey-Pekar-Monument/

Yay!

Lauren Orsini writes about being Amime USA PR

Local journalist Lauren Orsini writes on her blog about being Amime USA's PR person. Lauren got me into the show, my first anime con, and I think I'll have a better idea about the whole shebang next year. I must say, I'm not used to being that clueless about the costumes.

And note Lauren's blog Otaku Journalist. I've added it to the linklist on the lower right as well.

Comic Riffs' Bil Keane followup

CARTOON OF THE DAY: 'Lio's' artful Bil Keane tribute

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 21 2011

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/cartoon-of-the-day-lios-artful-bil-keane-tribute/2011/11/21/gIQAwATojN_blog.html

This includes reminiscences by Mel Lazarus.

Nick Galifianakis' Team Cul de Sac contribution finally comes in

Sure, he's late, but it's pretty. Here's what Nick says about the drawing -
http://teamculdesac.blogspot.com/2011/11/nick-galifianakis-says-and-draws.html

Linda Holmes on Brave

Thanks, Pixar, From All The Girls With Band-Aids On Their Knees
by Linda Holmes
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog November 21, 2011
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/11/21/142591230/thanks-pixar-from-all-the-girls-with-band-aids-on-their-knees

PR: Cards Comics and Collectibles 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Sale

Cards Comics and Collectibles Annual Thanksgiving Sale

Press Release For Immediate Release

Cards Comics and Collectibles 23rd Annual Thanksgiving Sale From the Store that Brings You the Baltimore Comic-Con... For 23 years, we have brought you the largest, most complete comic book and collectibles Thanksgiving sale in the greater Baltimore area.  On Friday November 25th, Saturday November 26th, and Sunday November 27th, following Thanksgiving, those discounts return, with even larger discounts on Sunday. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY   70% OFF: BRONZE AND MODERN BACK ISSUES, CARD SINGLES! 50% OFF: PAPERBACKS, HARDCOVERS, MANGA, TOYS, STATUES, AND TOON TUMBLERS! 30% OFF: GOLDEN AND SILVER AGE COMICS! 20% OFF: CARD PACKS, CARD BOXES, NEW COMICS, "NEW THIS WEEK" COMICS, PAPERBACKS, AND HARDCOVERS! SUNDAY ONLY 80% OFF: Modern Back Issue Bins 60% OFF: Paperbacks & Hardcovers For over two decades now, folks travel hundreds of miles take advantage of our Thanksgiving deals. Be sure to ask us about next year's Baltimore Comic-Con too! Our address:  100 A Chartley Dr., Reisterstown, MD  21136 Our Hours:  Friday, 11am-7:30pm; Saturday, 11am-7pm; Sunday, 12am-5:00pm For more information, call Cards Comics and Collectibles @ 410-526-7410

Anime USA moving into DC next year...

...reports Arlington Now, which also has photos of cosplayers.

Truitt on Pilot Season and King City

'Pilot Season' Week 7: 'Seraph' wields biblical power
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-15/Pilot-Season-Week-7-Seraph-book-wields-biblical-power/51221172/1

A cool cat and master return in new 'King City' collection
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 15 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-15/King-City-collection-releases-in-February/51216618/1

Voice actor article in today's Post

Hank Azaria is very vocal about his line of work [animation voice actor].

Bentley, Rick / Fresno Bee.  2011

Washington Post (November 20): EZ14

Anime USA continues today in Crystal City

I stopped by Anime USA for a couple of hours yesterday, had a good time and in spite of not being as familiar with Japanese cartoons as I am with American ones. A few locals have tables - Chris Flick, DC Conspiracy and the Intervention Con. There's a lot of great costumes - it feels kind of like a Halloween carryover - and people are glad to have photos taken. The dealers room has a lot of material imported from Japan (and a lot of leather corsets and pink wigs) and I probably spent the most time in there, marveling at pop culture.

Orsini on webcomic

Adventures in Depression not so fun for Hyperbole and a Half
Lauren Rae Orsini
October 2011
http://www.dailydot.com/culture/hyperbole-and-half-depression-allie-brosch/

Comic Riffs on Pekar statue campaign

HARVEY PEKAR MEMORIAL: Oy! What does it take to honor comics' Everyman already
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog November 18 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/harvey-pekar-memorial-oy-what-does-it-take-to-honor-comics-everyman-already/2011/11/18/gIQAVXIIYN_blog.html

Anime USA continues today in Crystal City

Reminder! So Much Anime This Weekend

Posted by Mike Rhode on Nov. 18, 2011 at 2:00 pm

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/visual-arts/2011/11/18/reminder-so-much-anime-this-weekend/

Post on Happy Feet 2

Dancing penguin and his missteps
By Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post Nov 18, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/happy-feet-two,1210234/critic-review.html

The Examiner ran an AP review and the Express ran a stripped down version of the above.

Truitt on Max Allan Collins and Lance Biggs

Max Allan Collins makes one more 'Return to Perdition'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 16 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-16/Max-Allan-Collins-Return-to-Perdition-graphic-novel/51241222/1

Football star Lance Briggs tackles the comics industry
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY November 17 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2011-11-17/Lance-Briggs-Top-Cow-comic-book/51267876/1

Takoma Park librarian on Wimpy Kid

'Cabin Fever' shows Jeff Kinney's hot streak not wimping out
 By KAREN MACPHERSON, Scripps Howard News Service November 16 2011
http://www.scrippsnews.com/node/65469

Comic Riffs revisits Occupy Movement cartoon journalism

OCCUPY COMICS: Cartoon Movement journalists sketch a multi-city composite
By Michael Cavnahttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog October 15 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/occupy-comics-cartoon-movement-journalists-sketch-a-multi-city-composite/2011/11/15/gIQAxRvtPN_blog.html#pagebreak

And you can read Stephanie McMillan's comic about being in DC at the Occupy movement here.

OT: Harvey Pekar statue plea by Alan Moore

Here's Alan Moore asking you to contribute to Kickstarter for Harvey's statue. I've put in my money, days ago.

I'm actually quite happy to fund projects at Kickstarter. I think this is the 5th I've contributed to.

Nov 18: Anime USA con in Arlington

Anime USA 2011 starts in Crystal City on Friday afternoon and runs through the weekend -

http://www.animeusa.org/

KAL returns to Harvard

Political Cartoonist Sketches, Lectures
By Ethan G. Loewi
Harvard Crimson November 15, 2011
http://www.thecrimson.com/article/2011/11/15/political-cartoonist-lecture/

To think he used that Harvard education to become a cartoonist...