Tom Toles playing at the Rhodeside Grill on Saturday 6/9 9PM -No Cover

From: pat kehs

I play bass in two different bands and they both are playing at the Rhodeside Grill in Arlington this Saturday, June 9th starting at 9 PM. This is a free show!

BoxCartel is my all alt country and rock band. We play mostly original songs and our set will start at 9PM in the downstairs bar. BoxCartel played at the Glover Park Day festival this past saturday and put some of the songs up on YouTube. You can check out our sound by going to this link: http://www.youtube.com/user/BoxCartel?feature=mhe

Lethal Bark is an all original indie rock band featuring Washington Post's editorial cartoonist Tom Toles on drums and lead vocals. Lethal Bark will play around 10:30 PM. For more info go to: www.lethalbark.com
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1836 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22201

Truitt on Dark Avengers

'Dark Avengers' is next step of wild 'Thunderbolts' legacy
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 5 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-06-05/Dark-Avengers-comic-book-series/55403504/1

"Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women" opens in Washington DC

From: Sarah Lightman

"Graphic Details: Confessional Comics by Jewish Women", the show I am co-curating, is continuing to tour.

"Graphic Details" will be opening at the Anne Loeb Bronfman Gallery, Washington JCC, 1529 16th Street NW, Washington DC 20036

from  7 June, until 2 September 2012.

http://washingtondcjcc.org/center-for-arts/gallery/

Featuring original work by 18 of the most influential creators, Graphic Details showcases work of all- stars from the pioneering Wimmen's Comix and Twisted Sisters artists of the 1970s and 1980s to the superstars of the new generation. Many of the cartoons in Graphic Details have never been displayed in public until now. The artists, who hail from the U.S., Canada, Israel and the UK include: Vanessa Davis; Bernice Eisenstein; Sarah Glidden; Miriam Katin; Aline Kominsky-Crumb; Miss Lasko-Gross; Sarah Lazarovic; Miriam Libicki; Sarah Lightman; Diane Noomin; Corinne Pearlman; Trina Robbins; Racheli Rotner; Sharon Rudahl; Laurie Sandell; Ariel Schrag; Lauren Weinstein; and Ilana Zeffren.

This well-reviewed and often-startling exhibition provides the first in-depth look at a vibrant and prolific niche of graphic storytelling – Jewish women's autobiographical comics. While the influential role of Jews in cartooning has long been acknowledged, the role of Jewish women in shaping the medium is still largely unexplored. This exhibition of original drawings, full comic books and graphic novels presents the powerful work of artists whose intimate and complex work has influenced the world of comics over the last four decades.

Sophisticated yet raw, nakedly diaristic storytelling is what makes these comics so compelling. By turns funny, outrageous, poignant and embarrassingly intimate, the works reflect each artist's individual journeys refracted through a distinctively Jewish lens in a pop-culture art form. Some bare their bodies. Some expose their psyches. All are fearless about experiences, emotions, desires, romance and politics. For a taste of the works on display you can see a series of short films featuring the uproarious performances and commentaries by Sarah Glidden, Miriam Katin, Miss Lasko-Gross, Laurie Sandell, Ariel Schrag, and Lauren Weinstein created by Zachary Levine, Curator at Yeshiva University Museum, here:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLC21866CEEBBB5B99

Graphic Details has been touring since 2010. Previous sites include The Cartoon Art Museum, San Francisco (2010), The Gladstone Hotel with The Koffler Centre for The Arts, Toronto (2011), and most recently Yeshiva University Museum, New York (2011-12) where we held a one day conference "Talking About Jewish Women and Comics."

http://forward.com/graphic-details/

Post likes Simpsonian play

In 'Mr. Burns,' civilization may fade, but Bart Simpson is forever
By Peter Marks, Washington Post  June 4 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/theater_dance/in-mr-burns-civilization-may-fade-but-bart-simpson-is-forever/2012/06/04/gJQAEDCOEV_story.html

3rd Eye Comics sees Avengers bump, Truitt on Before Watchmen and gay Green Lantern

Md. comic book stores see increasing requests for Marvel Comics due to 'The Avengers'
    SHANTEE WOODARDS  The Capital of Annapolis
Columbus IN Republic June 05, 2012
http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/3cdec079ca71444f94bdebf401ff245b/MD--Comic-Books-

'Watchmen' prequels stir a debate
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 4 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-06-05/Before-Watchmen-prequel-series/55386328/1

'Before Watchmen': Darwyn Cooke spends time with 'Minutemen'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 4 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-06-04/Before-Watchmen-Minutemen-comic-book-series/55380956/

Green Lantern may be seen in a new light
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY June 1 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/usaedition/2012-06-01-comics-story-on-gay-character_st_u.htm

Rex Zombie Killer value stamps

I picked up a second copy of Washington, DC-area comics writer Rob Anderson's Rex Zombie Killer #1 at a convention last weekend, and on the letters page were these two faux 1970s value stamps like Marvel did in their comic books.

Cartoonists at Artomatic photographs

Cartoonists at Artomatic photos in my Flickr account. Exhibitors include David Hagen, Ben Claassen, Michael Auger (not pictured), Annie Lunsford, Karon Flage (photos by the former Small Press Expo/SPX head), illustrator Bono Mitchell and collagist Grace Yost. Bon vivant editorial cartoonist Steve Artley is in the pictures too. Hagen, ARtley, Auger, Lunsford and Mitchell all contributed to the Team Cul de Sac anthology which goes on sale tomorrow.



David Hagen. I'm now wondering how to get the drywall off the pillar.

And here's two shots of Russ Kick from his Graphic Canon booksigning at Big Planet Comics Bethesda:

June 7: Team Cul de Sac booksigning

Sunday, June 10, from 5 - 7 pm. Details here.

Here's the list of cartoonists whom are expected:

Thompson, Richard        

Sparks, Chris                                                                     

Belefski, Carolyn                                                                                             

Boris, Daniel                                                                                      

Cavna, Michael                                                                                                                

Dale, Barbara -                                                                                                                 

Dembecki, Matt                                                                                                              

Gallant, Shannon                                                                                            

Hagen, David                                                                                                    

Johnson, Kerry G                                                                                           

Lewis, Donna A.                                                                                               

Lunsford, Annie                                                                                                                               

Mitchell, Bono                                                                                                  

Sutliff, Joe          

KAL Cartooning at The Baltimore Sun

From: kevin Kallaugher

Recently The Baltimore Sun celebrated its 175th anniversary. The newspaper asked me to create a cartoon reflecting on that achievement. I choose to create something that celebrated the proud tradition of editorial cartooning at The Sun over the decades. Despite the odds, I am hoping the tradition carries on for another 100 years. You can see the cartoon here:

http://www.kaltoons.com/wordpress/

Best

Kal

Kevin Kallaugher

kaltoons@comcast.net

www.Kaltoons.com

The iKAL iPhone App is now available at the iTunes store.

Michael J. Fox on Team Cul de Sac...

Says Michael J. Fox today (with the book due to drop tomorrow): 

"With this amazing collection, Chris [Sparks] is raising significant dollars and awareness for Parkinson's — while proving comedy can speed a cure. We're grateful to have both Chris and Richard on our team." 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/team-cul-de-sac-book-lands-cartoonists-draw-the-line-at-parkinsons-arrives-tuesday-amid-auction/2012/06/04/gJQAG8KcDV_blog.html#pagebreak

Michael Cavna
Style Section & "Comic Riffs"
The Washington Post

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Wooly Mammoth Theater morphing The Simpsons

'The Simpsons' as a Text for the Ages
By ERIC GRODE
New York Times June 3 2012
http://www.nytimes.com/2012/06/03/theater/mr-burns-morphs-the-simpsons-at-woolly-mammoth.html

Remember Tom the Dancing Bug from the Wash Post?

If you fondly remember Reuben Bolling's strip Tom the Dancing Bug from the Wash Post's Weekend section (back when it was part of the reason to read that section) you can directly subscribe to suport the strip. Putting my money where my mouth is, I did so over the weekend.

One slim week left for Team Cul de Sac art auction

You can buy original art from great cartoonists and illustrators and raise funds for Team Cul de Sac's Parkinsons disease campaign at http://comics.ha.com/common/auction/catalog.php?SaleNo=510

As enthusiastically recommended by editorial cartoonist Steve Artley

Post reviews new Bechdel book

'Are You My Mother?,' a comic drama by Alison Bechdel
By Joanna Scutts,
Washington Post June 3 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/are-you-my-mother-a-comic-drama-by-alison-bechdel/2012/05/31/gJQAPr9W7U_story.html

Kal Appearance and Exhibition in Frederick TONIGHT

From: Kevin Kallaugher

I wanted to let you know I have an exhibition opening In Frederick tonight. It is part of the Frederick Arts festival and I will be there  5-7pm tonight greeting visitors hopefully with a glass of wine in my hand. There are 40 cartoons on display at the Cultural Arts Center at 15 Market st, Frederick.

NPR's Kids book club on Wimpy Kid

June Kids' Book Club Pick: 'Diary Of A Wimpy Kid'
by Michele Norris
May 31, 2012
http://www.npr.org/2012/05/31/153920909/june-kids-book-club-pick-diary-of-a-wimpy-kid

Comic Riffs on Herman's Jim Unger

RIP JIM UNGER: Cartoonists remember the trailblazing talent of 'Herman's' brilliant creator
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog June 1 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/rip-jim-unger-cartoonists-remember-the-trailblazing-talent-of-hermans-brilliant-creator/2012/06/01/gJQACuFr5U_blog.html#pagebreak

Herblock's Jen Sorenson on health care

Jen Sorenson was the runner-up for this year's Herblock Award, so we'll use that to link to her 4 page journalistic cartoon -

An Open Letter To The Supreme Court About Health Insurance, By Jen Sorensen
Kaiser Health News May 31, 2012
http://www.kaiserhealthnews.org/Cartoons/2012/June/Open-Letter-To-Supreme-Court-Cartoon.aspx

Comicsgirl's new feature on The DC Area Comics Scene

Eden's rolling up the local week in review at her blog feature The DC Area Comics Scene as of May, and it's a handy summary. I admire her for doing this.

Sat June 2: Graphic Canon editor at Big Planet Comics

Russ Kick is signing on Saturday!

The summer of signings continues at Big Planet! Thanks to everyone who came out to meet Jerry Gaylord at College Park last Saturday. This Saturday we have Russ Kick, editor of the just released anthology, The Graphic Canon volume 1, appearing at our Bethesda store!

Comicsgirl reviewer extraordinaire Eden talked to Russ Kick. Here's the interview:
http://www.comicsgirl.com/2012/06/01/five-questions-with-russ-kick-editor-of-the-graphic-canon/

June 2 - Russ Kick Signing

Russ Kick, editor of the anthology The Graphic Canon, will be appearing at our Bethesda store for a signing on Saturday, June 2. Publisher's Weekly called The Graphic Canon "the graphic publishing literary event of the year". It is a collection of classic literature interpreted as comics by such greats as R. Crumb, Will Eisner, Molly Crabapple, and lots more, over 130 in total!

This first volume (of an eventual 3) is subtitled From The Epic of Gilgamesh to Shakespeare to Dangerous Liaisons, covering literature through the 1700s. The Odyssey, Beowulf, Lysistrata, The Book of the Dead, The Canterbury Tales, London Journal, and more.

1 pm-3 pm
Big Planet Comics of Bethesda
4849 Cordell Avenue
Bethesda, MD 20814
301-654-6856
joel@bigplanetcomics.com

and here's more information on the project:

An Ambitious Project to Turn the Literary Canon Into Comics; From Shakespeare to Milton to Nabokov, the world's most enduring books are being tackled by famed graphic novelists in a three-volume set.
By Steven Heller
May 31 2012, http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2012/05/an-ambitious-project-to-turn-the-literary-canon-into-comics/257908/