Comic Riffs talks to Nick Anderson on Jack Ohman

RICK PERRY CONTROVERSY: Houston cartoonist Nick Anderson responds to dust-up over fertilizer-plant cartoon
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog May 1 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/rick-perry-controversy-houston-cartoonist-nick-anderson-responds-to-dust-up-over-fertilizer-plant-cartoon/2013/05/01/f3ed2b26-b290-11e2-9a98-4be1688d7d84_blog.html#pagebreak

Weldon on Free Comic Book Day

Which Comics Should I Get? Your Free Comic Book Day Cheat Sheet

by Glen Weldon

May 1, 2013

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/05/01/180290321/which-comics-should-i-get-your-free-comic-book-day-cheat-sheet

"Magic Bullet month" comes to a close on the MOKA radio show

From Troy-Jeffrey Allen:

 

This past month on the Menagerie of Kick-Assery radio show was "Magic Bullet month." Over the last four weeks, We've been inviting several DC area Magic Bullet creators to discuss various geek culture topics.

This week, RM Rhodes ("Codename: Fifinella") and Matt Rawson ("Old MacDonald") joined District of Geek's Esther Kim and I. We had a lively discussion about sex and sexuality in comics (among other things).

You can listen for free at the following link:
http://wearemoka.blogspot.com/2013/05/mokasst-104.html?m=0

Awesome Con story in Wash Times

Keeping alive the joys of 'nerd-dom' at comics convention: Blast of color in black-and-white world comes to D.C.

By Meredith Somers

Washington Times, April 21, 2013

http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/apr/21/keeping-alive-the-joys-of-nerd-dom-at-comics-conve/?page=all#pagebreak

 

another link thanks to Comicsgirl.

Christopher Huh's Holocaust graphic novel

Following up on Comicsgirl's link to two stories about middle-schooler Christopher Huh and his Holocaust comic book:

 

Keeping My Hope is the Amazon order page.

 

For the record (ie search engines), the two articles are:

 

Local student publishes graphic novel set during the Holocaust

by Eric Hal Schwartz

Staff Writer

Washington Jewish Week April 3 2013

http://washingtonjewishweek.com/main.asp?SectionID=4&SubSectionID=4&ArticleID=19110

 

Korean-American Christian teen teaches the Shoah

Eighth-grader Christopher Huh creates a Polish-born Jewish grandfather for his graphic novel for kids, 'Keeping My Hope'

By Debra Rubin

Times of Israel April 5, 2013

http://www.timesofisrael.com/korean-american-christian-teen-teaches-the-shoah/

Comicsgirl covers P&P's Graphic Novel panel

Comicsgirl covered the Politics and Prose panel "Growing Up with Graphics," and again, I'm sorry I can't be in two place at one time. However, Tom Tomorrow / Dan Perkin's speech while accepting the Herblock award was hilarious and I'll link to it when it goes on the web.

 

She also caught 2 stories (a one and a two) on a local student creating Holocaust comic books.

May 5th, 10:30 am: Marc Nobleman on Batman creator

From: Marc Tyler Nobleman :

 

Hi,

"I couldn't care less about superheroes but this was fascinating."

After most talks I give on my latest book, Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman, people share reactions like that. In other words, it's safe even for non-geeks. After a recent museum talk, a woman said "I had chills the entire time." After a talk at the Houston JCC, my host wrote, "Your presentation was fantastic. People are raving about it and you."

I'm honored to be part of the Speaker Series at Washington Hebrew Congregation. My topic: the heartbreaking real-life drama of behind the creation of one of world's most influential fictional characters, Batman.

Sunday 5/5/13

10:30 am - 12 pm (including book signing; no obligation!)

Washington Hebrew Congregation
3935 Macomb St NW, Washington, DC
Edlavitch Hall (enter, go down short flight of stairs, big function room to left off the main hallway)

free of charge

The book has been covered by NPR's All Things Considered, USA Today, Forbes, Washington Post, WIRED, and MTV (bold = best-of-the-year list); it also led to an invitation to give a TED talk. Michael Uslan, executive producer of The Dark Knight Rises, called it "Purposefully and meaningfully (and beautifully) written." See links below.

You will hear of the fateful meeting of two young creative types, family mysteries, ridiculous detective work, intellectual property dilemmas, betrayal, deception, and how the lone and previously unknown heir to the world's most lucrative superhero could change pop culture history...

Last time I spoke at WHC I was spoiled by a full house; fingers crossed for the same this time.

Hope to see you there! I guarantee you will leave with jaw dropped. And maybe a bat-themed cake pop.

Thank you,

Marc

Marc Tyler Nobleman
noblemania.blogspot.com
twitter.com/MarcTNobleman

Buzz on Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman

best of the year/gift guides:

USA Today

Washington Post

MTV Geek

Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Fuse #8 (School Library Journal) "100 Magnificent Children's Books of 2012"

Tablet

Mara Alpert of the Los Angeles Public Library

other coverage:

My TED talk about Bill Finger and the tragedy of creators' rights

My interview on NPR's All Things Considered

"Fast paced...fun...impressive and fascinating. A must-have."

—Forbes

"Fiendishly clever."

—MTV Geek

 

"Excellent."

—Washington Post

 

"Buy this book; it's a great read."

—WIRED GeekDad

 

"Unique…eye-catching...engagingly told…complex and thorough…will be a hit."

—School Library Journal

 

"Seriously researched...so memorable...lush, emotive brushwork...[the book] will make the lasting impression [Bill Finger] deserves."

—Kirkus Reviews

"Bold...dynamic...a fitting tribute."

—Booklist

"Eye-opening and quietly tragic."

—Connect the Pop on School Library Journal

"Purposefully and meaningfully (and beautifully) written."

—Michael Uslan, executive producer of The Dark Knight Rises and every previous Batman movie since 1989 (unsolicited email)

"Absolutely fascinating...amazing research."

—Comic Book Resources

The book trailer (warning: contains tights)

Comic Riffs on cartoonist's anti-gun violence campaign

'GUN VIOLENCE' Q&A: Ruben Bolling 'moved by the images' of cartoonists' new gun-control video
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 26 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/gun-violence-qanda-ruben-bolling-moved-by-the-images-of-cartoonists-new-gun-control-video/2013/04/26/9dd76272-ae87-11e2-a986-eec837b1888b_blog.html#pagebreak

Carla Speed McNeil wins 2 Stumptown awards for Finder

Local cartoonist Carla Speed McNeil won 2 Stumptown awards for Best Cartoonist and Best Letterer according to Tom Spurgeon.

Hattip to Comic Riffs' Michael Cavna for the heads-up.

Jacob Warrenfeltz interviewed in Ohio

Indie Comic Interview: Jacob Warrenfeltz

By Jonathan Ryan

Geek Goes Rogue blog April 29, 2013

http://www.patheos.com/blogs/geekgoesrogue/2013/04/indie-comic-interview-jacob-warrenfeltz/

Marc Nobleman on Bill Finger and Eisner awards

Read Marc Nobleman on his Bill Finger book and the upcoming Eisner awards

Jon Stewart on Herblock

Jon Stewart talks timeless satire and fearful politicians in 'Herblock' documentary -- EXCLUSIVE VIDEO
by Mandi Bierly
EW.com's Inside Movies April 24 2013
http://insidemovies.ew.com/2013/04/24/herblock-documentary-jon-stewart/

Latest'n'Greatest: "Was George W. Bush Really That Bad?"

The latest from Michael Flugennock, Washington's anarchist cartoonist:

Was George W. Bush Really That Bad?
http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=1297

"So we know President Bush the man. And what President Clinton said is absolutely true — to know the man is to like the man, because he's comfortable in his own skin. He knows who he is.  He doesn't put on any pretenses. He takes his job seriously, but he doesn't take himself too seriously.  He is a good man."
--Barack Obama, speaking at the dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library, 04.25.13

The dedication of the George W. Bush Presidential Library this week gave the US media a chance to engage in one of its current favorite pastimes: rehabilitating the public images of thoroughly loathsome and reprehensible public figures. They'd hardly had time to catch their breath after canonizing Margaret Thatcher before it was time for their toughest challenge ever -- rehabilitating George W. "The Decider" Bush. Yeah, that's right, it's Shark Jumping Time.

Y'know the worst thing about this wretched speech, though? He's paraphrasing Bill Clinton, f'cripesake. Between this and the Thatcher veneration and Chelsea Clinton interviewing the GEICO Gecko, I'd say this pretty much indicates the death of the US media.

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For your further entertainment, here's a couple of classic op-ed stinkburgers from the Washington Post from this past week. Feel their sliminess wash over you.

"George W. Bush, A Principled President", Michael Gerson, Op-Ed Scribbler; author, of Heroic Conservatism,  The Washington Post, 04.25.13:
http://tinyurl.com/cwtvhxm

"GW Bush Is A Victim Of A Rush To Judgement" Stephen Knott, Professor, U.S. Naval War College, The Washington Post, 04.25.13:
http://tinyurl.com/ccrc4ko


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"Though I could not caution all, I yet may warn a few:
 Don't lend your hand to raise no flag atop no ship of fools!"

                                               --grateful dead.
________________________________________________________________
Mike Flugennock, flugennock at sinkers dot org
Mike's Political Cartoons: dubya dubya dubya dot sinkers dot org

Comic Riffs talks to Jack Ohman over 'Boom!'

RICK PERRY CONTROVERSY: Sacramento Bee's JACK OHMAN 'stunned' by governor's response to his hot-button cartoon
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog April 29 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/rick-perry-controversy-sacramento-bees-jack-ohman-stunned-by-governors-response-to-his-hot-button-cartoon/2013/04/29/3e9245ca-b116-11e2-baf7-5bc2a9dc6f44_blog.html#pagebreak

May 2: Charles Vess at Politics & Prose at 10:30 AM

On May 2, Charles Vess at Politics & Prose at 10:30 AM. His current book is The Cats of Tanglewood Forest, written by Charles de Lint. Later that day, Vess will be at the Takoma Park Library at 7 pm.

Vess is one of my favorite fantasy artists.

May 4: Free Comic Book Day - Big Planet Comics plans

May 4 – Free Comic Book Day – With EIGHT creators!

Saturday, May 4 is the 11th annual Free Comic Book Day! There are around 50 comics being given away this year, and we are proud to have EIGHT comics creators as guests this year!
All four stores! All day! (College Park is open til 7)
Bring your friends!
A list of the comics this year:
http://www.freecomicbookday.com/Home/1/1/27/981

Vienna store –
S. G. Artley (Exiles of Nod)
Michael Cowgill (Lil' P.I.)
Matt Dembicki (XOC)

U Street store –
Andrew Cohen (A Mutual Feeling)
Evan Keeling (Codename: Fifinella)

Bethesda store -
Art Hondros (Notes from the Cave Walls)
John Gallagher (Buzzboy)

College Park store -
John Staton (Empowered)

(Due to a family conflict, Ben Hatke will not be appearing)
For more information and a list of what comics we will be giving away for free, please check out the Free Comic Book Day webpage!

Princesses, but not Disney, nope

For 'professional princesses,' birthday-party gigs are big business
By Steve Hendrix,
Washington Post April 27 2013, p. A1
http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/for-professional-princesses-birthday-party-gigs-are-big-business/2013/04/26/c15035d4-a848-11e2-b029-8fb7e977ef71_story.html

That darn Danziger

Danziger gun-control cartoon a new low
Jeanne Brennan, Lewes, Del.
Washington Post April 27 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/danziger-gun-control-cartoon-a-new-low/2013/04/26/ceb437e4-ab49-11e2-9493-2ff3bf26c4b4_story.html

Postal Museum gets design work on comics stamps

National Postal Museum receives donation of original artwork

April 18 2013 

http://www.artdaily.org/index.asp?int_sec=11&int_new=61999#.UXBozNKwISs

 

"As an art director for the U.S. Postal Service for more than 15 years, Herrman designed more than 50 stamps and directed more than 400 stamp issues. His work includes famous stamp issues such as Marilyn Monroe, James Dean, Humphrey Bogart, Comic Strip Classics, DC Comic Super Heroes, Marvel Comic Super Heroes and Celebrate the Century." Peanuts is included too - see the finding aid at
http://www.postalmuseum.si.edu/findingguides/Herrman_Collection_Finding_Guide.pdf

Fantastic Forum Interview with Steve Geppi

I'm looking forward to watching this:

Fantastic Forum Interview with Steve Geppi  

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