Monday, September 10, 2012

2 lectures on Chicano art and superhero influences in September

From: Jose Alaniz :

José Alaniz (2012 Smithsonian Latino Studies Senior Fellow from the University of Washington, Seattle) will deliver two lectures on the project he spent the summer researching at the American Art Museum archives and other venues.

September 18, 4pm
"Superheroes and Comics in Chicano Art." East Conference Room, 4th floor, National Museum of American History.

September 20, 12pm
"The Superhero in Chicano Art, Graphics, Comics (1960–80)." Archives of American Art's Executive Conference room, second floor of the Victor Building, 750 Ninth Street NW. A picture ID is required to enter the building. Please contact Liza Kirwin at kirwinl@si.edu if you need special accommodations.

The Post interviews Marjane Satrapi

Marjane Satrapi and her irrepressible zest for life
 
By Michael Cavna, Published: September 7 2012
 

Team Cul de Sac pictures from Baltimore Comic Con

Bruce Guthrie has put his photographs of the Team Cul de Sac panel online at http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2012_09_08D_BCCP02
 
And Chris Sparks accepting the Harvey award for best syndicated coic strip on behalf of Richard Thompson are here: http://www.bguthriephotos.com/graphlib.nsf/keys/2012_09_08U_BCCHA_Awards1

Sunday, September 09, 2012

There Are So Many Comics Events Happening in September (updated 1)

Sara Duke reports:


One more - Dean Haspiel is giving a lecture at the Library on Friday,
September 14 at noon in the West Dining Room (6th floor, Madison
Building) about his mini-comix collection which he donated to the
Library of Congress.

updating:

There Are So Many Comics Events Happening in September

Posted by Mike Rhode on Sep. 6, 2012 at 3:41 pm
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2012/09/06/there-are-so-many-comics-events-happening-in-september/

Saturday, September 08, 2012

Richard Thompson wins a Harvey award

Richard Thompson has won the Harvey Award for the best syndicated comic strip. It was presented tonight at the Baltimore Comic Con.
Photo by Chris Sparks who accepted the award on Richard's behalf.

Friday, September 07, 2012

Thursday, September 06, 2012

Comic Riffs on Bloop's Kickstarter campaign

A BIGGER 'BLOOP': Steve Conley announces new Kickstarter 'stretch goals'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog September 6 2012
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/a-bigger-bloop-steve-conley-announces-new-kickstarter-stretch-goals/2012/09/06/a59d6958-f7cf-11e1-8253-3f495ae70650_blog.html#pagebreak

September's comics events in the area

Check out a chronological list at http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2012/09/06/there-are-so-many-comics-events-happening-in-september/

Big Planet Comics Orbit Newsletter - September 6, 2012


 
 
Big Planet Comics
September 6, 2012

Baltimore Comicon this weekend

I honestly think that the Baltimore Comicon is one of the best comic conventions in America, and luckily for us it's right down the road! It runs this weekend on Saturday and Sunday. For more information, including the ridiculous number of great cartoonists who will be attending, go to http://baltimorecomiccon.com/

It will be held at the Convention Center in downtown Baltimore on the Inner Harbor.
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

We also have another event scheduled, the new anthology graphic novel District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington D.C. is all about the history of DC, from before it was built through the modern day. But this isn't the history most of you know already! Full of interesting stories like crazy artists, establishing newspapers, punk rock and more, we will be having a signing for this book with many of the creators at our Washington DC store on Saturday, October 27.

We've also made facebook events for the upcoming Raina Telgemeier signings, let us know if you are coming and tell your friends!

Vienna 11-1 https://www.facebook.com/events/342117065880187/
College Park 3-5 https://www.facebook.com/events/402620083138170/

Feel free to forward on our newsletter, and please send us any comments or mailing list requests to vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Thanks!
 
- the Big Planet Comics kids


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UPCOMING - September 22 - Raina Telgemeier signing Drama

Raina Telgemeier, creator of the New York Times bestseller Smile, will be appearing at both our Vienna and College Park stores on Saturday, September 22, for her brand new book Drama!

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer. Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of Smile, Raina Telgemeier brings us another graphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorously explores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!

11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

Lookouts #1

by Ben McCool, Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Cory Jones, and Robb Mommaerts

A great new series created by the guys behind Penny Arcade! The Lookouts are a group of young boy-scout-like kids being trained in handling all sorts of woodlore and monsters in a fantasy world! Their first badge will be dealing with a deadly sphinx that is demanding all passers answer its riddles! Great cartoony art by newcomer Mommaerts!

Prince of Cats SC

by Ron Wimberly

A retelling of Romeo and Juliet from the point of view of Tybalt - and set in 1970s New York City, styled like The Warriors! Everyone totes a sword, and Shakespearean dialogue mixes with street slang and neon edged violent graphics! A pretty cool take on the classic.

Aquaman 1: The Trench HC

 
by Geoff Johns and Ivan Reis
 

Johns proves he can do it again, by revitalizing Aquaman! Reintroducing Aquaman and making him tough, admirable and likable! Even after renouncing the throne of Atlantis, he will still have to deal with the problems of the seas, especially when a new threat emerges from a deep trench.

Fashion Beast #1

by Alan Moore, Malcolm McLaren, Antony Johnson, and Facundo Percio
 
An old Alan Moore script is adapted into comics, in the strange fashion centric world where a young crossdresser lives her life as a snappy talking coat check girl while dreaming of being out in the club she works for. A very strange, very different start to this series, as only Alan Moore does! Plus co-written by McLaren, manager of the Sex Pistols!

Message to Adolf 1 HC

by Osamu Tezuka

One of Tezuka's greats is back in print in a new hardcover edition of over 600 pages! Set in World War 2, two young German boys living in Japan, one Jewish, one half-Japanese, get caught up in an international spy thriller when evidence that Hitler might be part Jewish appears in Japan! An investigative reporter gets drawn in when his brother is killed. Intense drama and crazy action! Amazing!

The Manhattan Projects 1: Science Bad SC

by Jonathan Hickman, Nick Pitarra, and Jordie Bellair

During World War 2, the atomic bomb project was secret cover for the crazier science going on! Teleportation, psychic assassins, robot samurai, Einstein locked in a room, and an insane Oppenheimer combine to make an idea heavy science fiction crossed with crazy action comic!

Glory 1: The Once and Future Destroyer SC

by Joe Keatinge and Ross Campbell
 
Another relaunch of a defunct superhero book, this is now an intergalactic action thriller! Glory came to Earth to live among humanity, forsaking her royal alien birthright. But now she has disappeared and a young woman is on the search for her. When she finds her, what is the truth she will discover? And there are a lot of aliens looking to find Glory too!

Thief of Thieves 1: I Quit SC

by Robert Kirkman, Nick Spencer, Shawn Martinbrough, Felix Serrano
 
An Ocean's 13 crime thriller! Conrad Paulson is a master thief, but his son tried to follow in his footsteps and failed. Now when the FBI are closing in, and he is thinking of retirement, will he be able to leave or will his criminal partners force him to finish the score he's been planning for years?
Amelia Rules Vol 8 Her Permanent Record SC
Aquaman Vol 1 the Trench HC
Archer & Armstrong #2
Batman Knightfall New Ed Vol 3 Knightsend SC
Benny and Penny: Lights Out HC
A Chinese Life SC
Classic Popeye #2
Dal Tokyo HC
Damsels #1
Forbidden Worlds Vol 1 HC
Green Lantern #0
Green Lantern War of the Green Lanterns SC
Guarding the Globe #1
Hawkeye #1 2nd Ptg
Hawkeye #2
Incognito Classified Edition HC
Mortensens Escapades Vol 2 Santa Fe Jail SC
Road To Oz #1 (of 6)
Spider-Man Revenge of Sinister Six HC
Starman Omnibus Vol 2 SC
Swamp Thing #0
Wet Moon Vol 6 SC

Big Planet Comics Podcast #58
"Breaking News"
This week, things get DRAMAtic, Nick fights spiders, and Jared watches béisbol, and we review a bunch of new comics! Download now or subscribe on iTunes!
 
PODCAST REVIEWS:

Drama SC by Raina Telgemeier
Fashion Beast #1 by Alan Moore, Malcolm McLaren, Antony Johnson, and Facundo Percio
Green Lantern #0 by Geoff Johns and Doug Mahnke
Guarding the Globe #1 by Phil Hester and Todd Nauck
Lookouts #1 by Ben McCool, Jerry Holkins, Mike Krahulik, Cory Jones, and Robb Mommaerts
Message to Adolf 1 HC by Osamu Tezuka
Prince of Cats SC by Ron Wimberly
The Voyeurs HC by Gabrielle Bell

Send us questions to podcast@bigplanetcomics.com or leave a voicemail at 1-703-539-CAST! (1-703-539-2278)
 

9/8-9 - Baltimore convention
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
http://baltimorecomiccon.com/

9/15-16 - SPX convention
The area's coolest convention!
Marriott Bethesda North
5701 Marinelli Rd.
North Bethesda, MD 20852
http://www.spxpo.com/

9/22 - Raina Telgemeier
Signing Drama
11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Signing Drama
3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

9/29 - Gordon Harris
Signing Pedestrian
3pm-5pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

10/27 - District Comics
4pm-6pm
1520 U St. NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-342-1061
dc@bigplanetcomics.com

11/3 - Ben Hatke
Signing Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
11am-1pm
426 Maple Ave. East
Vienna, VA 22180
703-242-9412
vienna@bigplanetcomics.com

Signing Legends of Zita the Spacegirl
3pm-5pm
7315 Baltimore Ave.
College Park, MD 20740
301-699-0498
bigplanetcollegepark@yahoo.com

New Next Week 9/12

(Let us know if you want any of these!)
The Activity #8
Adventure Time Marceline Scream Queens #3
Alien Illustrated Story SC
American Vampire Lord Of Nightmares #4 (Of 5)
Avengers Assemble #7
Avengers Vs X-Men #11 (Of 12)
Avenging Spider-Man #12
Bad Medicine #5
Batgirl #0
Batman #0
Batman And Robin #0
Batman Arkham City SC
Batman Arkham Unhinged #6
Beatles Graphic GN
Before Watchmen Comedian #3 (Of 6)
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #205
Bionic Woman #4
Birds Of Prey Vol 1 Trouble In Mind SC
Breed Col Vol 3 Book Of Revelations SC
Brightest Day Vol 3 SC
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 8 Library Vol 02 Wolves At Gate HC
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9 Freefall #13
Bucko HC
Bulletproof Coffin Vol 2 Disinterred SC
Captain America #17
Captain America And Black Widow #636
Cat Burglar Black GN
Cavalier Mr Thompson A Sam Hill GN
Chew #28
Chronicles Of King Conan Vol 3 SC
Clockwork Sky Vol 1
Conan The Barbarian #8
Crackle Of The Frost HC
Creep #1
Crossed Badlands #13
Crossed Wish You Were Here Vol 01 HC
Crossed Wish You Were Here Vol 01 SC
Crossstar #2
Daily Zoo Goes To Paris HC
Dark Shadows #7
Dark Shadows Vampirella #2
Darkness #106
Deadpool Kills Marvel Universe #1 (Of 4) 2nd Ptg
Deadpool Kills Marvel Universe #2 (Of 4) 2nd Ptg
Deathstroke #0
Demon Knights #0
Doctor Who Annual 2012
Dr Strange Season One HC
Drama SC
Drama HC
Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms Drizzt Omnibus Vol 2 SC
Duplicate GN
Essential Punisher Vol 4 SC
Fanboys Vs Zombies #6
Fantastic Four #610
Fear Itself: Secret Avengers SC
Frankenstein Agent Of Shade #0
Fury Of Firestorm Nuclear Men Vol 01 God Particle SC
Game Of Thrones #10
Green Arrow Archers Quest SC New Ed
Green Arrow Longbow Hunters SC New Ed
Green Hornet #28
Green Lantern Corps #0
Green Lantern The Animated Series #6
Grifter #0
Gunslinger Girl Omnibus Vol 05 SC
Harbinger #4
Haunt #26
He Man And The Masters Of The Universe #2 (Of 6)
Hit-Girl #1 (Of 5) 3rd Ptg
Hit-Girl #2 (Of 5) 2nd Ptg
Hoax Hunters #3
Hugo Tate SC
Incredible Hulk #13
Iron Fist Marvel Masterworks Vol 2 HC
Is That All There Is? SC
It Girl & The Atomics #1 2nd Ptg
It Girl & The Atomics #2
Jennifer Blood First Blood #1
Journey Into Mystery #643
Judas Coin HC
Ketsueki GN
Knuckles The Echidna Archives Vol 3 SC
Legends Of Zita The Spacegirl SC
Legion Lost #0
Little Heroes GN
Love And Rockets New Stories Vol 5 SC
Manhattan Projects #6
Marvel Universe Avengers Earths Heroes #6
Marvel Universe Avengers Earths Heroes Digest Vol 1 SC
The Massive #4
Maximum High GN
Mega Man #17
Memoir #6 (Of 6)
Mondo SC
Naruto Vol 58 SC
Nemesis SC
New Avengers #30 AVX
New Mutants Vol 5 Date With Devil SC
Odyssey Bloomsbury HC
Orchid #9
Oz Dorothy And Wizard In Oz HC
Portraits SC
Powers Vol 05 Definitive Collection HC
Punk Rock Jesus #3 (Of 6)
Ravagers #0
Resurrection Man #0
Rocketeer Cargo Of Doom #2 (Of 4)
Saga #6 2nd Ptg
Saint #0
Saucer Country #7
Savage Dragon Invasion SC
Scarlet Spider #9
Shade #12 (Of 12)
Spongebob Comics #12
Star Wars Crimson Empire 3 Empire Lost SC
Star Wars Crimson Empire Saga HC
Star Wars Knight Errant Escape #4 (Of 5)
Star Wars Lost Tribe Of The Sith Spiral #2 (Of 5)
Steve Jobs Genius By Design Campfire GN
Stitched #7
Strain #8 (Of 12)
Stumptown 2 #1
Suicide Squad #0
Superboy #0
Team 7 #0
Thunda #2
Toybox Turmoil Gn
Trail Of Steel 1441 AD GN
Transformers More Meets Eye Annual 2012 #1
Ultimate Comics X-Men #16 UWS
Uncanny X-Force #31
Uncanny X-Men #18 AVX
Uncanny X-Men By Kieron Gillen Vol 1 SC
Michael Avon Oeming's The Victories #2 (Of 5)
Walking Dead #101 2nd Ptg
Warlord Of Mars #21
Whore GN
Winter Soldier #10
Wolverine And X-Men #16 AVX
Wolverine Rot HC
X-Men #35
X-Men Legacy #273
X-O Manowar #5
X-Treme X-Men #3
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Small Press Expo announces the Enoch Pratt Free Library as the recipient of the 2012 SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program


Small Press Expo announces the Enoch Pratt Free Library as the recipient of the 2012 SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program

For Immediate Release                   Contact: Warren Bernard
                                                       E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com

Bethesda, Maryland; September 6, 2012 – The Small Press Expo (SPX), the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of graphic novels, independent comics and alternative political cartoons, is pleased to to announce the gift of $5000 in graphic novels to the Enoch Pratt Free Library of Baltimore, Maryland.

In a ceremony held Tuesday in the boardroom of the main branch of the Pratt Library in downtown Baltimore, SPX Executive Director Warren Bernard presented CEO Dr. Carla Hayden and members of her staff with the books.

"We are so honored and delighted that Small Press Expo has chosen the Pratt Library as this year's recipient of their Graphic Novel Gift," said Carla D. Hayden, Chief Executive Officer of the Enoch Pratt Free Library. "It's important to emphasize that reading is fun. Sometimes students get so busy they forget that there's more to reading than just school texts."

This years gift of over 240 books comprising 40 different titles were chosen by the Pratt Library Collection Management Department and will be sent out to all the branches in the system.

SPX would like to thank Fantagraphics, Drawn & Quarterly, Adhouse Books and Top Shelf for their aid in supporting this important program.

The SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program is an expansion of the philanthropic and charitable endeavors that are part of its corporate charter, and is in addition to SPX's annual support to the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund. The targets of this program are public and academic library systems in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area as selected by the Small Press Expo.

The goals of this new program are:

- Facilitate the availability of graphic novels to readers of all ages utilizing public and school libraries.

- Promote learning and literacy through the availability of graphic novels at local libraries.

- Provide library systems with additional resources by which they can purchase graphic novels and comics.

This years special bookplate contains art by artist and illustrator Adrian Tomine, whose work graces the covers of The New Yorker. The special bookplate were placed on all of the books donated by SPX. To see the book plate and for more information on the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, go to http://www.spxpo.com/graphic-novel-gift-program.

Questions may be directed to warren@spxpo.com.

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 the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which bestows graphic novels to public and academic libraries, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), which protects the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, visit its website at http://www.cbldf.org.

SPX 2012 will be held Saturday, September 15  and Sunday, September 16.  For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com.

District Comics featured in Washington City Paper today

D.C. History, Comic Book–Style Two unusual tales of D.C. lore, from an anthology of cartoon history stories
—Jonathan L. Fischer
September 7, 2012

Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Sept 14: #$&%! CARTOONS! - A Festival Celebrating Editorial Cartooning

#$&%! CARTOONS! - A Festival Celebrating Editorial Cartooning
with Nate Beeler, Matt Wuerker and John Cole

Friday September 14, 2012 at 9:00am until Saturday, September 15, 2012 at 5:00pm at George Washington University's Jack Morton Auditorium, Media and Public Affairs Building, 805 21st St NW, Washington, DC 20052

Frank Cho covers Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook

Baltimore Comic-Con 2012 logo
Baltimore Comic-Con's First Annual Yearbook!
 
 
BCC Artbook 2012BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - September 4, 2012 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is proud to announce the first Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook, celebrating the creators appearing at the show.  This book of art features some of our guests interpreting the Liberty Meadows characters, sometimes in conjunction with their own creations, in a celebration of creator-owned properties.

As a bonus, we have a scavenger hunt of sorts. When you buy the book, you'll get a list of our 36 contributors and their table numbers. Get 15 of them to sign it, and come back to the booth for your choice of an added print by either Joseph Michael Linsner or Barry Kitson. Get 20 signatures and receive BOTH prints!
  
Liberty Meadows was created by Frank Cho and first published in 1997, launching in newspapers internationally.  This year marks the 15th anniversary of Liberty Meadows, having seen print in book, comic strip, and digital formats.  "Frank has always been a fan and a friend of the Baltimore Comic-Con," said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. "We are very thankful to Frank for his willingness to trust his characters with our other guests and friends, as well as his continued support of the Baltimore Comic-Con."

The art created for the 2012 Baltimore Comic-Con Yearbook celebrating 15 years of Frank Cho's Liberty Meadows will be auctioned at this special event! Don't miss this opportunity to own original art featuring Frank's characters as depicted by artists including Frank Quitely, Brandon Peterson, Gene Ha, David Petersen, Bernard Chang, Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez, Tom Raney, Billy Tucci, Steve Conley, Thom Zahler, Craig Rousseau, Frank Cho, and many others!
 
The book will be sold, and the art auction will be held in our Main hall, in Booths #2505-2507.  The auction will commence following the Stan Lee/John Romita panel, at approximately 5:45pm.  The book will be available at the Baltimore Comic-Con for $20.
 

TICKETS
Tickets are now available for VIP GOLD, VIP, and General Admission at the Baltimore Comic-Con!

Buy your convention tickets now and save time at the show! - http://baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/
For Harvey Award Tickets - http://baltimorecomiccon.com/harvey-awards/


I'll See You In Baltimore 2012This year's confirmed guests for the show including: Guest of Honor, Stan "The Man" Lee (Saturday only!); Neal Adams (First X-Men, Baman:  Odyssey); Jason Adams (Sculptor); Josh Adams (Doctor Who, Sherlock); Dave Aikins (SpongeBob and Dora the Explorer children's books illustrator); Ken Bald (Golden Age Timely/Marvel Artist); Marty Baumann (Pixar artist); Brian Bolland (Dial H, Cover Story: The DC Comics Art of Brian Bolland); Tom Brevoort (Avengers); Reilly Brown (Strange Tales Presents Bob, Agent of Hydra: Old Bones); Harold Buchholz (Archie Comics); Mark Buckingham (Fables, Doctor Who); Jim Calafiore (Secret Six); Frank Cammuso (Knights of the Lunch Table, Otto's Orange Day); Greg Capullo (Batman, Spawn); Richard Case (Artist Alley Comics, Doom Patrol); Tommy Castillo (Grimm Fairy Tales); Bernard Chang (DC Comics Presents, War of the Green Lanterns); Jo Chen (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight - Saturday only!); Sean Chen (Steel, Avengers Academy, Voltron); Jim Cheung (Avengers vs. X-Men, AVX VS., Spider-Men); Cliff Chiang (Wonder Woman); Frank Cho (Avengers vs. X-Men, Liberty Meadows); Mike Choi (Fantastic Four, Demon Knights, Captain Atom); Steve Conley (Bloop webcomic www.bloopstree.com); Geof Darrow (Shaolin Cowboy); Lar deSouza (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Todd Dezago (Perhapanauts); Dan Didio (O.M.A.C.); Eryk Donovan (SEQAPUNCH anthology, 'Ringo Scholarship Recipient); Joe Eisma (Morning Glories); Garth Ennis (The Shadow, Hellblazer, Preacher, The Boys); Rich Faber (Roboy Red); Ray Fawkes (One Soul); Joshua Hale Fialkov (I, Vampire, Echoes, Last of the Greats); David Finch (Batman:  The Dark Knight); Anthony Fleecs (In My Lifetime); Francesco Francavilla (The Black Beetle, Swamp Thing, Captain America and Black Widow); Franco (Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures); John Gallagher (Buzzboy); SL Gallant (G.I. Joe); Jose Luis Garcia-Lopez (Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman); Bryan J.L. Glass (Mice Templar); Mike Gold (Editor, DC Comics, Co-Founder and Editor First Comics); Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!); Dan Green (Amazing Spider-Man, Wonder Woman, Legion of Super-Heroes); Randy Green (Artist Alley Comics, Witchblade); Brad Guigar (Evil Inc.); Gene Ha (Justice League); Larry Hama (G.I. Joe, Wolverine, The 'Nam); Cully Hamner (Action Comics); Scott Hanna (Green Lantern Corps); Dean Haspiel (Billy Dogma, ACT-I-VATE, Trip City); Marc Hempel (Sandman, Gregory, Blood of the Innocent); Eric Henson (Perhapanauts : Danger Down Under); Greg Horn (Max Payne, Avengers DK, Avengers Academy); Jason Horn (Ninjasaur); Jamal Igle (KISS, Supergirl, The Ray); Joe Infurnari (Mush! Sled Dogs with Issues); Chris Ivy (Hero Comics, Army of Darkness); J.G. Jones (Wanted, Doc Savage); Justin Jordan (Shadowman), Chris Kemple (Artist Alley Comics, Negative Burn); Denis Kitchen (Kitchen Sink Press); Barry Kitson (Captain America, Iron Man, Fantastic Four); Seth Kushner (Trip City); Roger Langridge (Snarked, Popeye, The Muppets, Thor the Mighty Avenger); Greg LaRocque (Web of Spider-Man, The Avengers, Legion of Super Heroes); Erik Larsen (Savage Dragon); Janet Lee (Return of the Dapper Men); Norman Lee (Uncanny X-Men, New Mutants, Wolverine and the X-Men); Jeff Lemire (Sweet Tooth, Justice League Dark, Animal Man, Essex County); Paul Levitz (DC Comics, Legion of Super Heroes); Joe Linsner (Dawn); David Mack (Kabuki); Kevin Maguire (World's Finest); Mark Mariano (Happyloo); Ron Marz (Artifacts, Voodoo); Bob McLeod (DC Comics Presents: Wonder Woman); Carla Speed McNeil (Finder); Pop Mhan (Gears of War, Blank, Ender's Game); Mark Morales (Avengers vs. X-Men); Dave Nestler (Salem's Daughter: The Haunting, Grimm Fairy Tales); Jamar Nicholas (Leon: Protector of the Playground); Cary Nord (X-O Manowar, Conan); Dan Parent (Archie, Veronica, Kevin Keller); Dan Parsons (Star Wars artist); Andrew Pepoy (Fables, The Simpsons, Simone & Ajax); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Brandon Peterson (Uncanny X-Men, Ultimates Comics Ultimates); Khoi Pham (X-Men); Paul Pope (THB, Adventure Time); Eric Powell (The Goon); Brian Pulido (Lady Death); Frank Quitely (All Star Superman, Batman & Robin); Mike Raicht (Stuff of Legend, Infestation: G.I. Joe, Dark Shadows); Tom Raney (Suicide Squad, Incredible Hulk, Avengers Academy); Joe Rivera (Daredevil); Paolo Rivera (Daredevil); John Romita, Jr. (Avengers Vs. X-Men); Don Rosa (Uncle Scrooge); Craig Rousseau (Perhapanauts, Marvel Super-Heroes); Joe Rubinstein (Agent Marc Sanders, Green Hornet Golden Age Remastered); Andy Runton (Owly); Christophe Ryder (Dames in the Atomic Age); Scott Christian Sava (The Dreamland Chronicles); Stuart Sayger (Infestation 2: 30 Days of Night One-Shot); Matteo Scalera (Secret Avengers, Irredeemable, Valen the Outcast, Wolverine & the X-Men); Louise Simonson (Rocketeer Adventures, Power Pack); Walter Simonson (Thor, Legion of Super-Heroes, Avengers); Matthew Dow Smith (BlackburnBurrow, Doctor Who); Scott Snyder (Batman, Severed, Swamp Thing); John K. Snyder III (Zorro Rides Again); Nicky Soh (LIQUID CITY, 'Ringo Scholarship Recipient); Ryan Sohmer (Looking For Group, Least I Could Do); Mark Sparacio (Liberty Girl, Omega Paradox, Jonah Hex); Chris Sparks (Team Cul de Sac); Jim Starlin (Infinity Gauntlet, Dreadstar, Captain Marvel); Brian Stelfreeze (ICE); Roger Stern (Hulk Smash Avengers, The Captain America Corps); Paul Storrie (Twisted Journeys, Sheena: Queen of the Jungle); Karl Story (Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 9); Robert Tinnell (Flesh & Blood, EZ Street, Wicked West); Peter Tomasi (Batman and Robin); Herb Trimpe (G.I. Joe, Wolverine); Tim Truman (Hawken, Grimjack); Billy Tucci (A Child Is Born, Shi); Fred Van Lente (Archer & Armstrong), Robert Venditti (X-O Manowar, Surrogates); Neil Vokes (Flesh And Blood, The Dark Forest); Dave Wachter (Night of 1000 Wolves); Matt Wagner (Tower Chronicles, Mage, Grendel); Mark Waid (Daredevil, Incorruptible, Irredeemable); Matt Webb (Flesh and Blood, John Byrne's Next Men, Zombie Tales); Mark Wheatley (Frankenstein Mobster, Fables, Blood of the Innocent); Matt Wieringo ('Ringo Scholarship Fund); Rich Woodall (Artist Alley Comics, Johnny Raygun); Bernie Wrightson (Frankenstein); Kelly Yates (Dr. Who: A Fairytale Life, Amber Atoms); Thom Zahler (Love and Capes); Chrissie Zullo (Cinderella, Fables).

In the coming weeks, look for more announcements from the Baltimore Comic-Con. We are looking forward to highlighting our guests, the Harvey Awards, industry exclusives, and programming. The latest developments can always be found on our website, Twitter, and Facebook pages.

This year's Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. Convention hours are Saturday 10 AM to 6 PM and Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM. The ceremony and banquet for the Harvey Awards will be held Saturday night, September 8th.

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Contact Information
Please use the following e-mail addresses to contact the Baltimore Comic-Con:
press@baltimorecomiccon.com- for any general press inquiries or to be added to our PR distribution
promoter@baltimorecomiccon.com- for requesting exhibitor, publisher, and Artist Alley applications
registrar@baltimorecomiccon.com- for inquiries about submitted registrations
harveys@baltimorecomiccon.com - for the Harvey Awards ceremony and banquet
general@baltimorecomiccon.com - for general Baltimore Comic-Con inquiries

About The Baltimore Comic-Con
The Baltimore Comic-Con is celebrating its 13th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. With a guest list unequaled in the industry, the Baltimore Comic-Con will be held September 8-9, 2012. For more information, please visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com.

About The Harvey Awards
The Harvey Awards are one of the comic book industry's oldest and most respected awards. With a history of over 20 years, the last 7 in conjunction with the Baltimore Comic-Con, the Harveys recognize outstanding achievements in over 20 categories. They are the only industry awards nominated and selected by the full body of comic book professionals. For more information, please visit www.harveyawards.org.

Matt Wuerker featured on CBS News

Political cartoonist elevates humor to art form
By Chip Reid
CBS This Morning September 1 2012
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-33816_162-57504802/political-cartoonist-elevates-humor-to-art-form/

Thanks to the Daily Cartoonist for spotting this.

1958 photo of comic books for sale

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Interior of ships service at Naval Hospital. [Scene. Comic books. Store.] Pensacola, Florida. 07/21/1958.
Courtesy of US Navy BUMED Office of Medical History 09-5044-023

I ran across this photograph at work today. The comic books visible are all Dell - Donald Duck, Porky Pig, Tarzan and Tweety & Sylvester. Note the spinner rack says Buy Approved Comics and has a picture of the Comic Code Authority seal. Also note there's a girl reading the comics, but she moved when the picture was taken so we can't tell what she's looking at.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

The Washington Senators vs the NY Comic Bookers

Return with us to the thrilling days of yesteryear - 1954, when the demon comic book threatened the land, and the brave US Congress stepped up to defend the indefensible...

Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency: Comic Books, "Soda-pop," and Societal Harm
By Philip Quarles
WNYC's Annotations: The NEH Preservation Project August 24, 2012
http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/neh-preservation-project/2012/aug/24/senate-subcommittee-juvenile-delinquency/

Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency: Wertham Versus Gaines On Decency Standards
By Philip Quarles
WNYC's Annotations: The NEH Preservation Project August 27, 2012
http://www.wnyc.org/blogs/neh-preservation-project/2012/aug/27/senate-subcommittee-juvenile-delinquency-ii/


USA Today on Kevin Shinick's Spider-Man

Kevin Shinick gets his geek on, from Spider-Man to 'Grimm'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY September 4 2012
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/story/2012-09-03/Kevin-Shinick-Avenging-Spider-Man-Grimm/57557994/1

Sept: 15-16: Lost Art Books at Small Press Expo


From: Joseph Procopio

SMALL PRESS EXPO 2012
Sept. 15-16
 
Dear friends,
 
As some of you know, Ellen and I are taking LOST ART BOOKS on the road!
 
Fortunately, it's a short road, ending in Bethesda, Maryland, where you'll find this year's Small Press Expo (SPX). I've attended this convention for the past dozen years, and Ellen and I started exhibiting books from our press at SPX in 2010. I think it's the best show of its kind anywhere, and everyone I've ever convinced to attend has had a good time, whether they know one end of a graphic novel from another. Trust me, it's where the cool kids are gonna be...
 
When we exhibit at SPX, I always try to use the occasion to debut our latest book, and this year is no exception. Many years in the making, this year's show marks the release of "The Lost Art of Heinrich Kley, Volumes 1 & 2." If you haven't heard anything about this project, go to our site and watch the book's video trailer (http://www.picturethispress.com/the-lost-art-of-heinrich-kley-volumes-1-2/). Kley is one of the great draftsman, and this is the first book published on him in the United States in 40 years. We're really excited about this one.
 
And in keeping with the show's DIY spirit, I also like to make something handcrafted that's available exclusively at SPX. At this year's show we'll be offering the latest in our Lost Art Chapbooks series, a cool little book on my favorite pulp artist, Edd Cartier. Again, I construct these little curios by hand, so I only end up making a few, available exclusively at shows like SPX.
 
We've attached a PDF flier that shows off the books we'll have at the show and provides you a handy map for finding our Lost Art Books booth. Artists and small publishers from around the world exhibit at the Small Press Expo, so we really hope you'll come check out all the cool stuff on offer. It's the craftiest, coolest book show you're ever likely to attend...
 
Shoot us a line if you think you'll make it!
 
All the best,
 
Joe and Ellen
co-publishers, Lost Art Books
 
 
SMALL PRESS EXPO 2012
www.spxpo.com

Where:
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
(see attached PDF for map to our booth in the exhbitor hall)

When:
Open to the public Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16, 2012.

Hours:
Saturday, September 15: 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday, September 16: noon - 6:00 pm

Admission:
One day memberships: $10.00
Weekend memberships: $15.00

Collected at the door the day of the show

Why:
If you did not participate in the past, whether as a fan or an exhibitor, you missed a lot—don't be left out in 2012. 2011 was another terrific year for the show. Attendance was over 3,000 attendees and exhibitors, along with dozens of printers, distributors, retailers, and other industry professionals.
There were over 450 people registered as exhibitors and we sold over 170 exhibitor tables. SPX has a unique format of only selling exhibitor space to independent publishers and not to retailers. This provides a very intimate and friendly atmosphere for our creators and fans to mingle. At the same time, there's a wide array of programming for all to enjoy.


So you're looking for Richard's Poor Almanac...

Richard Thompson has a blog post on the availability of his 1st book of comics, Richard's Poor Almanac, from his local bookstore.  I've got mine!

A bit of cartoon ephemera

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Once upon a time, ink didn't come in ballpoint pens, and you often had to 'blot' or soak up the runny stuff before your writing smeared. Companies distributed blotters with advertising on, and sometimes they had cartoons. Here's 10 of JR Williams' strip 'Bull of the Woods' and one of 'Ripley's Believe It or Not' that I picked up last weekend.

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