NPR's Monkey See on the Simpsons

'The Simpsons' Better Than 'Cheers'? It Is To Laugh
by Linda Holmes
March 18, 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/03/18/174631279/the-simpsons-better-than-cheers-it-is-to-laugh

The Post reports The Examiner to cease publishing

The Examiner, which started brightly (for comics aficionados at least) with an editorial cartoonist and 3 pages of comic strips is packing it in, according to the Post. Fortunately editorial cartoonist Nate Beeler already got a job in Columbus last year.  More information at the link below:

 

Examiner to cease daily print publication; weekly magazine planned

  By Thomas Heath,

The Washington Post Tuesday, March 19 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/business/economy/examiner-to-restructure-launch-magazine/2013/03/19/16cc72a6-90b2-11e2-9cfd-36d6c9b5d7ad_story.html

March 26: Comic Book Panel Discussion at Library of Congress

As always events are free and open to the public. The West Dining Room is on the 6th floor of the Madison Building near the yellow elevators. All inquiries should be directed to the John Kluge Center, 202-707-3302

March 30: Wonder Women! documentary screening in NE

Screening of Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines - ITVS Community Cinema
Saturday, March 30, 2013 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (EDT) Washington, DC

Special advance screening of the documentary Produced by Kelcey Edwards and Directed by Kristy Guevara-Flanagan that premieres in April 2013 on PBS!

Wonder Women! The Untold Story of American Superheroines traces the fascinating evolution and legacy of Wonder Woman. From the birth of the comic book superheroine in the 1940s to the blockbusters of today, Wonder Women! looks at how popular representations of powerful women often reflect society's anxieties about women's liberation.  The film goes behind the scenes with TV stars Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman) and Lindsay Wagner (The Bionic Woman), comic writers and artists, and real-life superheroines such as Gloria Steinem, Kathleen Hanna, and others, who offer an enlightening and entertaining counterpoint to the male-dominated superhero genre.

The screening will be followed by a Q&A featuring Andy Hersberger, Associate Curator of Geppi's Entertainment Museum and Devon Sanders, blogger and comic book expert.  Moderated by Fantastic Forum producer/host Ulysses E. Campbell.  There will be light refreshments and prizes!  

The Public Access Corporation of DC DCTV
Brooks Mansion
901 Newton Street, NE
Washington, DC  20017
Free Parking Available on Premises
Directly adjacent to Brookland Station/Catholic University Metrorail - Red Line

Ghosts of DC links to McCutcheon cartoon

Prince of Wales Visits Washington

Ghosts of DC March 18, 2013

This is a drawing done by John T. McCutcheon for the 1919 visit of the Prince of Wales.

Editorial cartoonist Mike Ramirez was in town

Conservative Cartoonist Ramirez Faults Biased Media, Timid Romney for Obama Win

By Ken Shepherd | March 15, 2013

http://newsbusters.org/blogs/ken-shepherd/2013/03/15/pulitzer-winning-conservative-cartoonist-michael-ramirez-addresses-cpa

SPX's letter to would-be tablers

The Small Press Expo's e-sign-up system tanked hard yesterday. Warren Bernard apologizes for that.

Magic Bullet #6 arriving in stores

The free comics newspaper Magic Bullet has started appearing in local comics shops.

SPX tables same day sell-out

Small Press Expo exhibitor tables went on sale yesterday and demand crashed their system. Tables still sold out on the same day.

KAL's take on Poe, now in your local bar

As he's noted on his Facebook page, Kevin 'Kal' Kallaugher drew a caricature of Edgar Allen Poe for The Raven Special Lager beer. These were bought in Alexandria at Total Wine in Landmark.

Comic Riffs talks to Disney parodist

JON COZART INTERVIEW: Student finds viral fandom by satirizing Disney princess tales with 'After Ever After'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 15 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/viral-disney-parody-texas-college-student-finds-singing-inspiration-by-tweaking-disney-princess-tales/2013/03/15/5b39449c-8d8c-11e2-9f54-f3fdd70acad2_blog.html#pagebreak

The Post reviews the new Al Capp biography

'Al Capp: A Life to the Contrary' by Michael Schumacher and Denis Kitchen
By Dennis Drabelle,
Washington Post March 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/al-capp-a-life-to-the-contrary-by-michael-schumacher-and-denis-kitchen/2013/03/15/2cc2320a-4dd0-11e2-839d-d54cc6e49b63_story.html

Art Hondros' comic in The Washington Post Magazine

Art Hondros has a multi-page comics piece in The Washington Post Magazine this coming Sunday, on the late animal rights activist Walt Rave - "Fox Guy" - of Takoma Park. It's online now at

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/lifestyle/magazine/fox-guy/

Robert Ariail's acceptance of the Berryman Award

As Alan Gardner pointed out, Robert Ariail's acceptance of the 2012 Berryman Award is now online.

April 15: Gilbert Hernandez in Baltimore

Gilbert Hernandez goes on tour for MARBLE SEASON!



Join beloved cartoonist Gilbert Hernandez (LOVE & ROCKETS) as he launches MARBLE SEASON, the first semiautobiographical story about his childhood in suburban California. Hernandez will present "From Funny Books to Graphic Novels", a fascinating slide show tribute to the legacy of the comics he read as a kid. He'll talk about the silver age comics featured in MARBLE SEASON, which helped set the course for Gilbert, as well as his brothers Jaime and Mario, to become the legendary comics creator they are today. The presentation will be followed by a Q+A and signing, so don't miss your chance to get to know the man behind thirty years of alternative comics history.


Monday April 15th, 2013 5:30 pm
101 Mattin Center, Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD
 

http://www.drawnandquarterly.com/newsEvents.php

Comic Riffs talks to Belgian animators

SXSW ANIMATION AWARD: The 'ridiculous notion': Belgian filmmakers wowed by win for poignant 'Oh Willy...'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 13 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/sxsw-animation-award-the-ridiculous-notion-belgian-filmmakers-wowed-by-win-for-poignant-oh-willy/2013/03/13/8cfcb5de-8b8b-11e2-9838-d62f083ba93f_blog.html#pagebreak

Weldon on Ben Katchor's new book

The Mundane World Illuminated In 'Hand-Drying In America'

by Glen Weldon

March 12, 2013

http://www.npr.org/2013/03/12/173456908/the-mundane-world-illuminated-in-hand-drying-in-america

Truitt on Sharky

Titan's 'Sharky' graphic novel debuts a kid demigod
Brian Truitt, USA TODAY March 11, 2013
Hormones prove powerful for a boy who learns Odin and Zeus are his grandpas.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/03/11/sharky-graphic-novel-series/1977737/

Comic Riffs on Marvel digital crash and Neil Gaiman

WHEN COMICS CRASH THE INTERNET: ComiXology site downed amid Marvel offer for 700 free digital comics [UPDATED]
By David Betancourt
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 11 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/when-comics-crash-the-internet-comixology-site-downed-by-marvel-offer-for-700-free-digital-comics/2013/03/11/f308a01e-8a72-11e2-98d9-3012c1cd8d1e_blog.html#pagebreak

DOUGLAS ADAMS GOOGLE DOODLE : Neil Gaiman remembers 'genius' of 'Hitchhiker's Guide' humorist
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog March 11 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/douglas-adams-google-doodle--neil-gaiman-remembers-genius-of-hitchhikers-guide-humorist/2013/03/11/301cdac6-89d6-11e2-a051-6810d606108d_blog.html#pagebreak

Marvel Comics digital article in today's Express

Marvel Releases First-Issue Comics: Digital versions offer origin stories usually reserved for collectors.

by Matt Moore / Associated Press

Express (March 11, 2013)