Comic Riffs on Green Arrow

GREEN ARROW: From TV's 'Arrow' to New 52 comic, DC's superhero has hit a bull's-eye with growing fan base

By David Betancourt

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 24 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/green-arrow-from-tvs-arrow-to-new-52-comic-dcs-superhero-has-hit-a-bulls-eye-with-growing-fan-base/2013/04/24/d595b3dc-9d0f-11e2-9bda-edd1a7fb557d_blog.html

DCist on tonight's Politics and Prose event

Page and Perspective: A Thoughtful Discussion on Comic Books

 By Nicole Dubowitz

  April 24, 2013

http://dcist.com/2013/04/page_perspective_a_thoughtful_di.php

Graphic Novel Panel tonight at Politics and Prose

Graphic Novel Panel: Growing Up with Graphics ***FOR TEENS AND ADULTS

Start: Apr 25 2013 7:00 pm

End: Apr 25 2013 8:00 pm

Prominent and award-winning graphic artists, authors, and editors Eleanor Davis, Nathan Hale, Andrés Vera Martínez, and Mark Siegel, will be here to discuss the significance of the genre for readers of all ages. Moderated by Michael Cavna, author of "Comic Riffs," a blog of The Washington Post. Ages 15 and up.

We will host an intimate gathering at Terasol at 9 p.m. with our distinguished panelists—and you! Get to know the authors and illustrators as you continue the discussion begun during the panel. Seating is limited so sign up now! Please call the Children and Teens Department to register for the reception. Tickets are $30 and include access to the panelists, one drink ticket, and light hors d'oeuvres.

Street:

5015 Connecticut Ave NW

City:

Washington

,

Province:

District Of Columbia

Postal Code:

20008

 

 

Connect with the Graphic Novel Panelists

Following Growing Up with Graphics, our panel on graphic novels for all ages, join the panelists for an intimate gathering at our limited-seating reception. Authors and illustrators will be available to chat, connect, and celebrate the pleasure of reading graphic novels. Get to know the authors and illustrators and continue the discussions ignited during the panel. Seating is extremely limited. Registration required.

Graphic Artists Fan Reception
Thursday, April 25, 9 p.m.
at Terasol (across the street from P&P)
Tickets are $30, and include access to the panelists, one drink ticket, and light hors d'oeuvres.
To register, call the Children and Teens Department at (202) 364-1919.
 

PR: Tickets are Now On Sale for the 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con!

Tickets are Now On Sale for the 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con!   BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - April 23, 2013 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce that tickets are now on sale for this year's show, taking place September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center in downtown Baltimore.   Tickets that are now on sale include: General Admission for Saturday and Sunday, Two-Day General Admissions, and Baltimore Comic-Con 2013 VIP Experience Packages.   The 2013 VIP Experience Package includes:   Admission to both days of 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con "First on the Floor" VIP early admission at 9:30am both days of the show VIP Priority Access to Panels and Presentations* A 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con T-shirt Collectible 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con VIP Badge and lanyard Collectible 2013 Baltimore Comic-Con Hardcover Yearbook And much, much more to be announced as we get closer to the show!   * VIP ticket holders must be in the VIP line 30 minutes before scheduled presentation times, as VIP Seating is guaranteed but not reserved and does not include special ticketed events.   "Last year was our biggest show ever, not only in terms of guests, retailers and exhibitors, but in attendance as well," said Marc Nathan, show promoter for the Baltimore Comic-Con. "Offering the fans the chance to purchase advanced tickets online really streamlined entrance to the show, so we're doing it again this year! In addition, all of our VIP Packages sold out last year, so this is a great opportunity for those who missed out to get in on the VIP action early!"   Visit www.baltimorecomiccon.com/tickets/ for more information and to purchase your advanced tickets!   This year's confirmed guests for the show include: Brian Bolland (Dial H); Mark Buckingham (Fables); Jimmy Cheung (Avengers vs. X-Men); Frank Cho (Savage Wolverine); Amanda Conner (Before Watchmen: Silk Spectre); J.M. DeMatteis (Phantom Stranger); David Finch (Justice League of America); Dave Gibbons (The Secret Service); Keith Giffen (Masters of the Universe); Adam Hughes (Before Watchmen: Dr. Manhattan); Barry Kitson (Empire); Roger Langridge (Popeye); Paul Levitz (World's Finest); Kevin Maguire (World's Finest); Mike Mignola (Hellboy In Hell); Jimmy Palmiotti (Batwing); George Perez (World's Finest); David Petersen (Mouse Guard); Joe Prado (Earth 2); Ivan Reis (Aquaman); Chris Samnee (Daredevil); Louise Simonson (X-Factor); Walt Simonson (The Mighty Thor); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); and Mark Waid (Indestructible Hulk).     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.   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 14th year of bringing the comic book industry to the Baltimore and Washington D.C. area. 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 9 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.

Daryl Cagle's 2 cartoons: 'whoops'

CARTOON KERFUFFLE: Recaptioned political cartoon? Daryl Cagle says: 'I changed my mind.'

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 24 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/cartoon-kerfuffle-recaptioned-political-cartoon-daryl-cagle-says-i-changed-my-mind/2013/04/24/ddae25f0-ad08-11e2-b6fd-ba6f5f26d70e_blog.html

 

 

Ann Telnaes on Daryl Cagle cartoon that has it both ways

Read Ann Telnaes on this Daryl Cagle cartoon that has it both ways by rewriting the caption.

 

Ted Rall also has a comment.  I think Cagle lives around DC now. Telnaes certainly is local.

 

 

PSA (OT): Mix 2013: Save the Date/CFP

This was sent directly to me by Mr. Loss and sounds like a good event, so I'll post it here.

 

Mix 2013

When: Friday September 27 and Saturday September 28

Keynote Guest: Jeff Smith (Bone, RASL) www.boneville.com

Keynote Event: Friday, September 27 at 7pm, Canzani Center Auditorium (free to the public)

Location: Columbus College of Art and Design, Columbus, OH

 

In conjunction with the symposium, CCAD will host a never-before-seen exhibit of Smith's original artwork from RASL. We will also hold a comics contest for undergraduate students.

 

Additionally, concurrent with Mix 2013, CCAD will exhibit the paintings of Gary Panter (Jimbo in Purgatory, Dal Tokyo).

 

Please visit our event page for updates about additional symposium programming and the student contest: http://www.ccad.edu/events-2013/mix

 

Best Regards,

Robert Loss

 

 

 

Robert Loss

Visiting Full-Time Faculty

English Department

Mix '13 Programming Coordinator

Columbus College of Art and Design

60 Cleveland Ave., Columbus OH 43215

 

Comic Riffs rounds up editorial cartoon awards

THE BEST IN POLITICAL CARTOONING: Stantis and Hands, Bagley and Breen win top awards

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 23 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-best-in-political-cartooning-stantis-and-hands-bagley-and-breen-win-top-awards/2013/04/23/0b7145ce-ac89-11e2-a198-99893f10d6dd_blog.html

 

And Tom Tomorrow was previously announced as the winner of the Herblock Award. He'll receive it tomorrow night at the Library of Congress.

THE BEST IN POLITICAL CARTOONING: Stantis and Hands, Bagley and Breen win top awards

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 23 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-best-in-political-cartooning-stantis-and-hands-bagley-and-breen-win-top-awards/2013/04/23/0b7145ce-ac89-11e2-a198-99893f10d6dd_blog.html

 

 

SEVERAL YEARS AGO, Scott Stantis headed north to the Chicago Tribune to inherit the roost of the late and legendary Jeff MacNelly, who won about every industry award there is.

On Tuesday, Stantis began adding first-place honors to his own trophy shelf.

Stantis, who worked at the Birmingham News for nearly a decade before landing in the Windy City in 2009, has just won the Editorial Cartooning (large circulation) prize in the Sigma Delta Chi Awards, which were announced today. (The Washington Post won three reporting awards.)

"I am grateful. My name has not been mentioned in connection to a national award since 1989, and that was second place in the National Headliners," Stantis tells Comic Riffs. "Things have turned out pretty well regardless, but winning this is awfully nice."

Stantis, a past president of the Association of American Editorial Cartoonists (AAEC), also draws the syndicated comic strip "Prickly City."

(courtesy of SCOTT STANTIS / Chicago Tribune - .) In the Editorial Cartooning (less-than-100,000 circulation) category, Phil Hands of the Wisconsin State Journal won the award.

"I'm deeply honored ... by the recognition," Hands told Comic Riffs.

The Sigma Delta Chi Awards, presented by the Society of Professional Journalists, honored work published in 2012. Winners will be feted June 21 at the National Press Club in Washington.

(courtesy of PHIL HANDS / Wiscosin State Journal - .)

In other national honors, two-time Pulitzer winner Steve Breen of the U-T San Diego won the National Headliner Award for Editorial Cartooning. (You can view his winning portfolio HERE.)

The National Headliners were founded by the Press Club of Atlantic City.

"I keep awards under a stack of Oliphant, MacNelly and Conrad books so I remember what real cartooning looks like," Breen tells Comic Riffs this week. "It was great to win the Headliners Award. I was just in Atlantic City in February, eating at famous White House subs and showing my kids around.

"Could the judges have subconsciously picked up on my positive energy?" 

[STEVE BREEN: Pulitzer dedicated to out-of-work colleagues]

(courtesy of STEVE BREEN / U-T San Diego - .) Second place went to Newsday cartoonist Walt Handelsman. Third place went to Chattanooga Times-Free Press cartoonist Clay Bennett, who earlier this month was a Pulitzer finalist.

[SEE: The Pulitzer cartoon portfolio of 2013 winner STEVE SACK].

Elsewhere, Salt Lake Tribune cartoonist Pat Bagley won the Best of the West award for Editorial Cartooning this week.

I was happy to win on cartoons that were largely about local and regional issues," Bagley tells Comic Riffs. "Some of my best cartoons are those involving the local Mormon culture, but the point is often lost in translation outside of Utah. Nothing lets the air out of a cartoon like having to explain 160 years of Mormon culture and theology to show that it's funny.

"Those who aren't from around here," Bagley continues, "can still appreciate my other work; like the NRA guy with a firm grip on ... the fellow labeled 'Congress.' "

"Pat Bagley hits the bull's-eye with his bold strokes and rollicking sense of humor," wrote the category's judge, Politico cartoonist Matt Wuerker. "He brings clever insight to the pressing issues of the day that he illuminates with brilliant color and true wit."

Second place went to David Fitzsimmons of the Arizona Daily Star; third palce went to syndicated cartoonist Matt Bors.

Because Bagley is based at the Tribune, his year will continue to be noteworthy: He will be the host cartoonist for the AAEC Convention, June 27-29 in Salt Lake City.

Guests will include the legendary Oliphant.

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(courtesy of PAT BAGLEY / Salt Lake Tribune - .)

By Michael Cavna  |  11:50 PM ET, 04/23/2013

WTOP coverage of Awesome Con

Hoai-Tran Bui. 2013.

Awesome Con D.C.

WTOP (April): http://wtop.com/864/3296029/Comics-costumes-and-super-powers#idx1

 

 

D.C. welcomed its first Awesome Con April 20-21 at the Washington Convention Center. The weekend-long celebration of pop culture attracted people of all ages, dressed head-to-toe in costumes. The convention featured collections of comic books, toys, games, art, discussion panels, contests and a range of activities.

Awesome Con - a couple or three Sunday pictures

Phil LaMarr, Carolyn Belefski and Joe Carabeo.



Cuddles and Rage webcomickers, aka Liz and Jimmy Reed.



Animation voice actor Phil LaMarr talking to Carolyn Belefski.

OT: Cartoonists Demand Action

Only off-topic in that no DC-area cartoonists are in it.

Cartoonists Demand Action
Mayors Against Illegal Guns coalition  Apr 22, 2013
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=UKq9ZKZljlA

Some of the nation's best loved cartoonists are calling on Congress to not back down and take action to enact common sense gun laws that will prevent violence and save lives.

Comic Riffs talks to Garry Trudeau

I'm so jealous.

'ALPHA HOUSE' Q&A: Creator Garry Trudeau on Beltway satire, Amazon Studios' bold launch — and why Bill Murray is called 'the unicorn'
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 22 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/alpha-house-qanda-creator-garry-trudeau-on-beltway-satire-amazon-studios-bold-launch--and-why-bill-murray-is-called-the-unicorn/2013/04/22/96417c10-aafd-11e2-a198-99893f10d6dd_blog.html#pagebreak

Michael O'Connell talks to Matt Dembicki, Joe Carabeo and Carolyn Belefski

I'm going to listen to this while cataloging photographs at work tomorrow, but it looks good...

Time to Do-It-Yourself: Publishing, podcasting and comics
 by Michael O'Connell
 Its All Journalism April 20, 2013
http://itsalljournalism.com/time-to-do-it-yourself-publishing-podcasting-and-comics/
http://media.blubrry.com/itsalljournalism/p/content.blubrry.com/itsalljournalism/IAJ-2013-04-20-039.mp3
and http://itsalljournalism.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/carolynjoematt-transcript.pdf

The Post on Awesome Con and also Jay and Silent Bob

Catching up after another busy day...

Comic lovers gather at first Awesome Con D.C. [in print as Convention draws region's mightiest heroes]
By Theresa Vargas,
Washington Post April 21 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/comic-lovers-gather-at-first-awesome-con-dc/2013/04/20/518240e8-a9d9-11e2-a8e2-5b98cb59187f_story.html

and in animation news -

Kevin Smith's 'Super Groovy' movie helps co-star Jason Mewes on his road to recovery [in print as 'Silent Bob, sober Jay'].
By Michael Cavna,
Washington Post April 20 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/kevin-smiths-super-groovy-movie-helps-co-star-jason-mewes-on-his-road-to-recovery/2013/04/19/1fa75290-a92d-11e2-a8e2-5b98cb59187f_story.html

Mike Favila's columns

As mentioned recently, Mike Favila lives in my neighborhood in Arlington, and reviews comics and anime for Comics Online. Check them out.

PR: Bamn #4

It's been a long wait, but the battle for Hyatts high school continues in Bamn #4! 

Officially debuting at Awesome Con in Washington, DC, here is the complete summary and cover image for the latest chapter in the nerds vs. jocks power struggle:Coming Soon to Online Stores!

Bamn, a fallen pro wrestling superstar, has lived the life of a drifter for years without anyone paying him any mind. A fateful meeting with a group of teenage wrestling fans changes all that, putting the former superstar in a different kind of spotlight, that of a mentor. 

When Bamn discovers that this crew of awkward high schoolers are being bullied, he takes matters into his own hands, convincing the kids that they don't have to sit there and take it. 

Reinvigorated by the fact that they have a (former) W3 champion in their corner, the kids go on the offense.

Join us! Root on indie comics' favorite nerds! 

Grab a copy of issue #4 at the Bamn/PaperLabs Studio table (103)

@ Awesome Con (4/21-4/22).

And be sure to check out the the follow-up webcomic at www.BAMNCAN.com

--
F@ck TV. Read A Comic.

Troy

www.bamncan.com

Carolyn Belefski's Comic Riffs interview

AWESOME CON: 'Curls' creator Carolyn Belefski on the creative 'mischief' that has spawned her rich art career
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (April 20 2013)
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/awesome-con-curls-creator-carolyn-belefski-on-the-creative-mischief-that-has-spawned-her-rich-art-career/2013/04/20/163f9632-a8a0-11e2-b029-8fb7e977ef71_blog.html

Awesome Con day 1 is a success

District Comics panelists - Art Haupt, Rafer Roberts, Mike Cowgill, Andrew Cohen, Jacob Warrenfeltz, Mike Rhode, Carolyn Belefski and Troy-Jeffrey Allen.

The Con sold out of tickets by about 3 pm on Saturday. They had a good mix of people, and it was bustling. Lots of cartoonists tell me they did well. Nick Galifianakis sold out of his book. Dan Nokes made his table money back in an hour. John Gallagher and Steve Conley were always busy. Bill McKay's commission list went into tomorrow. Shannon Gallant seemed to stay busy with commissions too. Troy-Jeffrey Allen and Jay Payne launched Bamn #4. Carolyn Belefski was interviewed by Comic Riffs today too.

The District Comics panel had about 40 people in it, despite being opposite the costume judging contest. I think this has the potential to be similar to Baltimore CC in a few years.

BTW, New Jerseyan Jeff Shultz is selling his Archie pages for $20 each. I bought a nice volleyball page.

Here's some pictures.


Chris "Capes and Babes" Flick.



Dan Nokes has a new compilation book debuting at the show.


Nick Galifianakis on the way to selling out of his book.


Bill McKay.


A good looking Dalek vs Dr. Who. I thought Daleks were upside-down trashcans on wheels?


Starro the Conqueror - I loved this costume.


Big Planet Comics et al.


Steve Conley drawing Bloop in a Tardis.


Jason Axtell.

District Comics review and coincidences

My neighbor Mike Favila introduced himself to me in person at Awesome Con today. Actually I was standing next to him when he asked Carolyn Belefski if she knew me. He's been writing for ComicsOnline and reviewed District Comics a few months ago.

Speaking of District Comics, I think the panel on it went well. Carolyn will have the audio on her podcast, and I'll post a link when she does.

Speaking of Awesome Con - it was a good time. A very good time. There's a nice mix of people, cartoonists and attendees both. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Pictures to follow.