'BEN RIDES ON': After his pink slip, Pulitzer winner's new book soars above the blues
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 26 2013
Friday, July 26, 2013
Poster for 'Magic Bullet' exhibit at Artisphere
Here's Evan Keeling's awesome poster for the upcoming 'Magic Bullet' exhibit/comics-making studio at the Artisphere Aug. 21-Nov. 3.
The Post on The Wolverine movie
'The Wolverine' movie review
By Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post July 26 2013
J. Coleman's 'The White Hush' exhibit
J. Coleman, a Washington, D.C., painter, sculptor and muralist, is having a solo show at The Dunes, with an opening reception on Aug. 2 from 7-10 p.m. Here's a description of his show, "The White Hush": "The works depict the heroic archetype male figures and female figures suggesting fertility goddess. The works are a commentary on the mythos associated with comic books, video games, and popular culture."
Institute for the Arts summer program
Last week I visited with students in grades 7-12 in the cartooning program at the Institute for the Arts, a summer program in Fairfax, Va. We had a great conversation about the comics-making process (from thumbnailings to printing), getting published and working shows and events to get your name out there. I also showed them some of the original art from District Comics and Magic Bullet.
Thursday, July 25, 2013
Aug 19-23: Comics class for children at Politics and Prose bookstore
Comics Jam & Scribbler's Cabal
Date: August 19 - 23, 10 a.m. to noon
Price: $120/110 members
Comics Jam & Scribbler's Cabal is a read-aloud session and drawing free-for-all for ages 8 and up. Like a book club for comic fans, but more heavy on the fun than on the analysis. Kids can bring in their own drawings to share. It's less of a How to Draw class than a Why to Draw and How to Keep Enjoying it class. We'll read comics, draw comics, discuss each other's work, make up our own characters, draw each other's characters, and have a blast.
Bring pencils or pens, paper, and a love of either comics or drawing—or both!
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
A graduate of the drama program at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, Dave Burbank has worked for the Takoma Park Maryland Library for over 15 years. An illustrator and comics enthusiast, he is the curator of the library's remarkable graphic novel collection (over 30 titles) having built it from scratch and read every panel. He teaches a yearly seminar on the History and Importance of Comics to students of the University of Maryland's graduate College of Library and Information Sciences; to Montgomery County Public School media specialists at their In-Service Learning Day; and to various area schools. He has appeared on a panel discussion on "Graphic Novels in Libraries" at the independent comics' premier convention The Small Press Expo (SPX 2011).
As an illustrator and writer he is the creator of the Takoma Park Library's SummerQuest interactive reading game, as well as stacks and stacks of pads full of half-finished comics and fascinating doodles. He keeps an occasional blog on issues relating to comics in libraries at comixtakoma.wordpress.com. A father of three, he lives in suburban Maryland.
July 27: Matt Davies at Politics and Prose
Matt Davies - Ben Rides On
Jul 27, 2013, 1 p.m.
Jul 27, 2013, 2 p.m.
Pulitzer prize-winning editorial cartoonist Matt Davies introduces us to Ben. Ben loves his bike more than anything in the world. Unfortunately, third-grade bully extraordinaire Adrian Underbite loves it too. When the bike disappears, Ben must decide whether or not to help this fiendish, thieving oaf. Ages 5 - 8.
- Street:
- 5015 Connecticut Ave NW
- City:
- Washington ,
- Province:
- District Of Columbia
- Postal Code:
- 20008
- Country:
- United States
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
New Cul de Sac and Ryan Holmberg books out
Tom Spurgeon is reporting that Ryan Holmberg (late of suburban Maryland) has a new book on The Last of the Mohicans as adapted in Japan. Also a new Cul de Sac collection from Richard Thompson, Mighty Alice Goes Round and Round shipped today too. See Tom's thoughts on both books here.
Back issues sale at Laughing Ogre
Laughing Ogre in Fairfax, Va., will have a “progressive sale” on back issues beginning Aug. 1 through Sept. 14. Here’s the schedule and discounts:
8/1–10: 40% off
8/11–17: 50% off
8/18–24: 60% off
8/25–31: 70% off
9/1–7: 80% off
9/8–14: 90% off
The Post on Mr. Fitz comic strip
A teacher gets depressed: a real story in comics
By Valerie Strauss,
Washington Post Answer Sheet blog July 24 2013 http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/answer-sheet/wp/2013/07/24/a-teacher-gets-depressed-a-real-story-in-comics/
Tuesday, July 23, 2013
The Post on Joe Sinnott and John Lewis
COMIC-CON EISNER AWARDS: Newly minted Hall of Fame inker Joe Sinnott, on the career that stole his heart — and his art
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 23 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comic-con-eisner-awards-newly-minted-hall-of-fame-inker-joe-sinnott-on-the-career-that-stole-his-heart--and-his-art/2013/07/23/5c461fe8-f27e-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_blog.html#pagebreak
Rep. John Lewis makes Comic-Con debut to promote graphic novel 'March' [in print as 'It was out of his world']
By The Reliable Source, Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger
Washington Post July 23, 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2013/07/23/rep-john-lewis-makes-comic-con-debut-to-promote-graphic-novel-march/
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog July 23 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comic-con-eisner-awards-newly-minted-hall-of-fame-inker-joe-sinnott-on-the-career-that-stole-his-heart--and-his-art/2013/07/23/5c461fe8-f27e-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_blog.html#pagebreak
Rep. John Lewis makes Comic-Con debut to promote graphic novel 'March' [in print as 'It was out of his world']
By The Reliable Source, Roxanne Roberts and Amy Argetsinger
Washington Post July 23, 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/reliable-source/wp/2013/07/23/rep-john-lewis-makes-comic-con-debut-to-promote-graphic-novel-march/
'Street Sense' comics cover
The latest issue of Street Sense, a biweekly newspaper to raise awareness of homeless issues in D.C., has a comics front page. I wasn't able to find a credit for it, though. It also has a few cartoons inside, some spot illustrations and the comic strip Barney & Clyde by Gene Weingarten, Dan Weingarten and David Clark.
Monday, July 22, 2013
Rep John Lewis at Comic-Con
Stephanie Haven
What is this civil rights icon doing at Comic-Con?
CBS News/ July 20, 2013
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57594639/what-is-this-civil-rights-icon-doing-at-comic-con/
What is this civil rights icon doing at Comic-Con?
CBS News/ July 20, 2013
http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-250_162-57594639/what-is-this-civil-rights-icon-doing-at-comic-con/
Cavna and Weldon on Comic-Con continued
Weldon, Glen. 2013.
A Comic-Con Diary, Day 2: Man Of Steel, Man Of Urgency.
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (July 22):
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/22/204485648/a-comic-con-diary-day-2-a-man-is-later
Martin, Rachel. 2013.
Comic-Con-Goers Flaunt Their Geek Credentials.
National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Sunday (July 21).
online at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=204176986 and http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesun/2013/07/20130721_wesun_08.mp3
The annual convention in San Diego draws a robust crowd of nerds and fans. Host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR contributor Glen Weldon about the flourishing subculture.
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2013: From Cleveland to Cavill, 'Superman' author Glen Weldon illuminates the 75th-birthday candles
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 21 2013):
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/san-diego-comic-con-2013-qanda-with-superman-author-glen-weldon-of-npr/2013/07/21/2b24f0c8-ef46-11e2-a1f9-ea873b7e0424_blog.html#pagebreak
COMIC-CON KICKSTARTER OF THE WEEKEND: Neil Kendricks plumbs creative mysteries with 'Comics Are Everywhere' documentary
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 21 2013):
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comic-con-kickstarter-of-the-weekend-neil-kendricks-plumbs-creative-mysteries-with-comics-are-everywhere-documentary/2013/07/21/a7b073be-ef4c-11e2-a1f9-ea873b7e0424_blog.html#pagebreak
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON: 12 Quotes to Remember the 2013 Event by...
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 22 2013): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/san-diego-comic-con-12-quotes-to-remember-the-2013-event-by/2013/07/22/0bb39534-f282-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_blog.html#pagebreak
A Comic-Con Diary, Day 2: Man Of Steel, Man Of Urgency.
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (July 22):
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/22/204485648/a-comic-con-diary-day-2-a-man-is-later
Martin, Rachel. 2013.
Comic-Con-Goers Flaunt Their Geek Credentials.
National Public Radio's Weekend Edition Sunday (July 21).
online at http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=204176986 and http://pd.npr.org/anon.npr-mp3/npr/wesun/2013/07/20130721_wesun_08.mp3
The annual convention in San Diego draws a robust crowd of nerds and fans. Host Rachel Martin speaks with NPR contributor Glen Weldon about the flourishing subculture.
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2013: From Cleveland to Cavill, 'Superman' author Glen Weldon illuminates the 75th-birthday candles
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 21 2013):
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/san-diego-comic-con-2013-qanda-with-superman-author-glen-weldon-of-npr/2013/07/21/2b24f0c8-ef46-11e2-a1f9-ea873b7e0424_blog.html#pagebreak
COMIC-CON KICKSTARTER OF THE WEEKEND: Neil Kendricks plumbs creative mysteries with 'Comics Are Everywhere' documentary
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 21 2013):
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/comic-con-kickstarter-of-the-weekend-neil-kendricks-plumbs-creative-mysteries-with-comics-are-everywhere-documentary/2013/07/21/a7b073be-ef4c-11e2-a1f9-ea873b7e0424_blog.html#pagebreak
SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON: 12 Quotes to Remember the 2013 Event by...
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (July 22 2013): http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/san-diego-comic-con-12-quotes-to-remember-the-2013-event-by/2013/07/22/0bb39534-f282-11e2-bdae-0d1f78989e8a_blog.html#pagebreak
Aug 12: AFI/Silver -- Peter Beagle and the Last Unicorn cartoon
http://www.afi.com/silver/films/2013/p62/greatfilmsofthe80s.aspx#lastu
THE LAST UNICORN
In person: author Peter S. Beagle at the August 12 show!
THE LAST UNICORN
In person: author Peter S. Beagle at the August 12 show!
Based on Peter S. Beagle's beloved book, this sophisticated fairy tale was produced by animation innovators Rankin Bass (RUDOLPH, THE RED-NOSED REINDEER, 1977's THE HOBBIT). Fearing she's the last of her kind, unicorn Amalthea (voiced by Mia Farrow) travels to the realm of King Haggard (Christopher Lee) in hopes of finding her lost brethren. But after being transformed into a beautiful young woman by her friend, the bumbling wizard Schmendrick (Alan Arkin), Amalthea catches the eye of the king's son, Prince Lir (Jeff Bridges). Music by soft rock greats America!
DIR/PROD Jules Bass, Arthur Rankin, Jr.; SCR Peter S. Beagle, from his novel. US/UK/Japan/Germany, 1982, color, 92 min, 35mm. RATED G
Mon, Aug 12, 7:15; Sat, Aug 17, 11:05 a.m.
Screenprinted poster show opening July 26
Civilian Art Projects is holding an opening on July 26 from 7-9 pm for Permanent Summer, an exhibition of screenprinted poster art. It features local artists, such as Anthony Dihle of Fire Studio and Jeffrey Everett of El Hefe Design, as well as folks well-known in comics circles, such as Brian Chippendale. (Dihle has told us his exhibited work will include the silkscreen cover to Magic Bullet #5, a free D.C.-area comics newspaper published by the D.C. Conspiracy.)
Sunday, July 21, 2013
Librari-Con July 27
The D.C. Public Library is hosting Libari-Con on July 27 from 11 am to 3 pm at the Pentworth Neighborhood Library. It will feature discussions about comics, manga and other sic-fi fantasy type subjects. D.C. Conspiracy members Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Teresa Logan, R.M. Rhodes and Evan Keeling will be talking about comic writing and creating from 11 am to 1 pm.
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