Catching up with Truitt again

Everyday physics goes kablooey in 'Collider' series; Wormholes, bubbleverses and quantum entanglement are all fair game in Simon Oliver's science-centric Vertigo Comics series.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 29, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/29/collider-comic-book-series/2595161/

 

Kyle Higgins taps into cartoon love for 'Batman Beyond'; After growing up with the futuristic animated series, writer adds to it with new digital comic.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY  August 2, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/08/02/batman-beyond-20-digital-comic-book-series/2611125/

 

Stan Lee voices 'Ultimate Spider-Man' janitor with gusto; The Marvel Comics icon guest-stars in an episode Sunday of the Disney XD animated series.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY August 2, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/08/02/stan-lee-ultimate-spider-man-exclusive-clip/2613767/

 

Galactus is on a mission to devour in Marvel's 'Hunger'; The comic-book world-eater wants to put the whole Ultimate Universe on his plate in new miniseries.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY  August 1, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/08/01/hunger-comic-book-series/2609133/

 

Adrienne Barbeau recalls 'Swamp Thing' as 'charming'; In a new interview for a Blu-ray release, actress thought the movie could be another 'Star Wars'

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY August 2, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/08/02/adrienne-barbeau-swamp-thing-exclusive-clip/2612663/

 

Sunday Geekersation: Grant Morrison switches superheroes; The iconic comic-book scribe says goodbye to Batman and hello to Wonder Woman.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 28, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/28/grant-morrison-sunday-conversation-batman-wonder-woman/2586739/

 

'2 Guns' creator unloads '3 Guns' comic-book sequel; '3 Guns' continues the adventures of two undercover agents forced to work together.

Brian Truitt, USA TODAY July 30, 2013

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2013/07/30/2-guns-movie-comic-book-sequel/2600745/

The Post on 2 Guns and 1st Zits

'2 Guns' movie review
By Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post August 2 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/2-guns-movie-review/2013/07/31/1a7d1510-fa00-11e2-8752-b41d7ed1f685_story.html


THE FIRST 'ZITS' NOVEL: Creators aim to draw reluctant young readers into the power of artful story
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 2 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/the-first-zits-novel-creators-aim-to-draw-reluctant-young-readers-into-the-power-of-artful-story/2013/08/02/9b0f3068-fba0-11e2-a369-d1954abcb7e3_blog.html#pagebreak

Dash Shaw: comics and animation, Aug. 8

Dash Shaw returns to his hometown of Richmond, Va., to share stories about his recent comics-based work, New School and 3 New Stories (both from Fantagraphics), and some new animation projects. He’ll be at Velocity Comics on Aug. 8 starting at 7 p.m.

Aug 24-25: International Cosplay Day includes DC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

CONTACT: Jennifer Alice, elyonwolf@gmail.com, 847-732-0793

This 24th-25th of August 2013 will be a day like no other. You will wake up. You will put on cosplay (you will hopefully shower before hand). And you will live without regulations. It WILL be bold. It WILL be daring. But know that out there in the world, others will be joining you on this epic endeavor. Welcome to International Cosplay Day founded by Cosplayer Jennifer Alice International Cosplay Day is a celebration for Cosplayers with meet-ups held in Florida, Washington, DC, Japan and other locations around the world.

For those who are unfamiliar Cosplay is a Japanese term meaning Costume play as coined by Nov Takahashi head of the Japanese Studio, Studio Hard. This is when fans ofJapanese animation and comics dress up as their favorite characters by making their own costumes.

International Cosplay Day is sponsored by DC Anime Club a non for profit youth base organization in Washington, DC whose purpose is to educate people in Washington, DC about East Asian culture through Japanese Animation (anime) and comics (manga). International Cosplay Facebook group page is a good place to meet people from your area and start brainstorming. If you wish to have an International Cosplay Day event in your area please contact International Cosplay Day Founder/Admin Jennifer Alice with your event.

International Cosplay Day will take place at the following locations:

Woodly Park Zoo 3001 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 
https://www.facebook.com/events/333115950116122/ 

Houston, Texas 
https://www.facebook.com/events/142948579176754/ 

São Paulo, Brazil
https://www.facebook.com/events/525482840810151

Singapore
https://www.facebook.com/ICD.SG 

New Jersey
http://www.facebook.com/events/348456578580265/ 

Manila, Philippines
https://www.facebook.com/events/288769904593220/

Brisbane, Australia
https://www.facebook.com/events/632433316784992/

Norman Landscape Central Park New York, New York.
https://www.facebook.com/events/438795789506094/ 

Milwaukee, Wisconsin
https://www.facebook.com/events/345435888889812/ 

Boston, Massachusetts
https://www.facebook.com/events/506521259400150/ 

Chicago, Illionois
https://www.facebook.com/events/490378537699091/?context=create 

Nashville, Tennessee 
http://www.facebook.com/events/286444118168266/ 

Greenville, South Carolina
https://www.facebook.com/events/666097230071958/ 

Bristol, Wisconsin
http://www.facebook.com/events/404931269627127/?notif_t=plan_user_invited

Downers Grove, Illinoishttps://www.facebook.com/events/213014325519858/

Old San Juan, Puerto Ricohttp://www.facebook.com/events/492464644137422/

For more information about International Cosplay Day please visit the InternationalCosplay Day on the following sites:

Facebook Group page

https://www.facebook.com/groups/InternationalCosplayDayGroup/?fref=ts

Facebook Fan page

http://www.facebook.com/IntCosDay

 

Twitter

 

https://twitter.com/Int_Cosplay_Day

 

Also follow International Cosplay Day's Sponsor DC Anime Club at the following websites

Main site
www.dcanimeclub.org

Facebook fanpage
www.facebook.com/DCAnimeClub

Facebook group page
https://www.facebook.com/groups/DCAnimeClub/ (Members only)

You Tube
http://www.youtube.com/user/DCAnimeClub?feature=guide

Photobucket
http://s46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/DCANIMECLUB_photos/

Twitter
https://twitter.com/DCAnimeClub

America's Greatest Otaku Chris Wanamaker
https://www.facebook.com/AmericasGreatestOtakuChrisWanamaker?ref=hl

 

About International Cosplay Day:

International Cosplay Day was founded by Cosplayer Jennifer Alice in Celebration for Cosplayers with meet-ups held in Florida, Washington, DC, Japan and other locations around the world. Sponsored by non for profit youth base organization DC Anime Club.

NPR.org interviews Sakey on Brilliance

Meyer, Petra.  2013.

What If The X-Men Were Real? Q&A With Marcus Sakey, Author Of 'Brilliance'.

NPR.org (July 27): http://www.npr.org/2013/07/27/205557205/what-if-the-x-men-were-real-q-a-with-marcus-sakey-author-of-brilliance

Andrew Aydin on Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story

The comic book that changed the world

Martin Luther King and the Montgomery Story's vital role in the Civil Rights Movement

by Andrew Aydin

Creative Loafing Atlanta August 1 2013

http://clatl.com/atlanta/the-comic-book-that-changed-the-world/Content?oid=8807186

 The whole issue relates to Rep. Lewis and March.

Another 'March' video

CBR TV: Congressman Lewis, Andrew Aydin Revisit the Civil Rights Movement in "March"
Jonah Weiland, Executive Producer/Publisher
Comic Book Resources July 31 2013
http://www.comicbookresources.com/?page=article&id=47013

Baltimore Comic-Con Welcomes Back Neal and Josh Adams

Baltimore Comic-Con Welcomes Back Neal and Josh Adams   BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - July 31, 2013 - The Baltimore Comic-Con is happy to announce the return of Neal and Josh Adams as guests for this year's show, taking place September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center. Neal and Josh join the growing line-up of talent attending the 14th annual show.    Silver Age artist and creator-rights advocate, Neil Adams' work on such DC Comics characters as Superman, Batman, Green Lantern, and Green Arrow throughout the '60s and '70s redefined an era of comics, and brought a photo-realistic feel to the pages of their respective books. His eye for detail and definition elevated the art form to levels that had previously been seen only in fantasy illustration.    In the late-'60s, while freelancing for DC Comics, Adams also began working at Marvel Comics on X-Men with Roy Thomas. He continued to work for DC and Marvel throughout the late-'60s and '70s, working on the titles The Avengers, Detective Comics, and Green Lantern/Green Arrow.    In addition, Adams crusaded for years to secure pensions and recognition for Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, creators of Superman and, in 1978, he helped form the Comics Creators Guide. He was inducted into the Eisner Awards' Will Eisner Comic Book Hall of Fame in 1998, and the Harvey Awards' Jack Kirby Hall of Fame in 1999. Most recently, he finished working on the covers for Marvel Comics' First X-Men.    Josh Adams, the artist for IDW's Doctor Who series, has achieved notoriety on the Internet for his exquisitely designed Sherlock Holmes illustrations. He has worked throughout the industry for companies such as DC Comics (House of Mystery, JSA, Batman Odyssey) and Marvel Comics (Astonishing X-Men Motion Comic), as well as on Syfy shows like Eureka, Battlestar Galactica, Warehouse 13, and Alphas.   "I love Baltimore because they know that the best crabs come from the Bay and the best comics are found at the Baltimore Comic-Con," said Josh of the Baltimore Comic-Con and the city that hosts it. In addition, Josh launched a new webcomic series in mid-July, called In the Garden of Steven (www.InTheGardenOfSteven.com). Produced by Blind Ferret Entertainment, the comic is written and drawn by Adams, with colors by Luis Delgado and letters by Brandon DeStefano, and follows the (mis)adventures of Steve Morrison after he mysteriously wakes up in the Garden of Eden. The comic posts new strips on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.    "We couldn't be happier to have Neal and Josh returning to the show this year," said Marc Nathan, show promoter of the Baltimore Comic-Con. "The Adams' are among the few dynasties in comics, along with the Kuberts and Romitas, and we are honored to host both of them again here in Baltimore!"   The Adamses join our previously announced guests, including: Guest of Honor Stan Lee (Marvel comics), 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); Jason Mewes (Jay and Silent Bob's Super Groovy Cartoon Movie); 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); Kevin Smith (Batman: The Widening Gyre); Allison Sohn (sketch card artist); Mark Waid (Indestructible Hulk), and Bill Willingham (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.    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 25 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 .

Baltimore Comic-Con | P.O. Box 917 | Reisterstown | MD | 21136

Truitt on Manifest Destiny

'Manifest Destiny' maps Lewis and Clark vs. monsters; Chris Dingess imagines the Louisiana Purchase going a lot differently in new comic book.
Brian Truitt
USA TODAY July 20, 2013
http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/2013/07/20/manifest-destiny-comic-book-series-comic-con/2570831/

The Post on Smurfs 2

...because you needed to know.

'The Smurfs 2': Better than original, but too true-blue for adult viewers [in print as 'Smurfs 2': A wee bit better]
By Sean O'Connell, Washington Post July 31 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/the-smurfs-2-better-than-original-but-too-true-blue-for-adult-viewers/2013/07/30/ff027984-f85a-11e2-afc1-c850c6ee5af8_story.html

Sept 6: Team Cul de Sac fundraiser Drink and Draw at Baltimore Comic Con

TCDS fundraising piece by Roger Langridge from HeroesCon event.

Joe Sutliff says,  "The Drink and Draw will be Friday, Sept. 6 from 6-8pm at the Pratt Street Alehouse, private room, cash bar and I'm looking at a food menu."

So consider attending and either bidding or drawing!

Comic Riffs on Peter Steiner

'NOBODY KNOWS YOU'RE A DOG': As iconic Internet cartoon turns 20, creator Peter Steiner knows the joke rings as relevant as ever
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs July 31 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/nobody-knows-youre-a-dog-as-iconic-internet-cartoon-turns-20-creator-peter-steiner-knows-the-joke-rings-as-relevant-as-ever/2013/07/31/73372600-f98d-11e2-8e84-c56731a202fb_blog.html#pagebreak

Aydin on 'March'

Andrew Aydin talks about the genesis of March and approaching Rep. John Lewis to write his story in graphic novel form.

Click on image to see CNN video.

Boulet visits Washington

The French cartoonist Boulet was briefly in DC earlier this summer.

Aug 10: K. Michael Crawford at Game On! Comics

Game On! Comics Weekly Digest Come  Visit Us! July 31, 2013 In this issue :: New Titles this Week :: Game Nights    Dear Mike,        Special Event on August 10th, 12-2pm    "How to Create your Own Super Hero"   Children's Book Artist and Writer, K. Michael Crawford will teach kids of all ages how to create their very own comic book Super Hero. You will learn step-by-step skills in creating a Super Hero complete with super powers that bring the character to life. Bring your imagination and learn the professional way to draw like a comic book artist starting with the four shapes on how to draw everything. So get on your Super Powers and head on over to this fun-filled adventure. All ages accepted.   About K. Michael: Website           Our Weekly Video Magazine! Sorry, not this week!  New Comic Book titles this week 7-24-13   Best Discounts in the area--Not just a slogan, we really do have the best price discounts when you become a Game On! Comics Loyalty Member!  Details here:  Loyalty Membership           Batman Annual #2       A special ZERO YEAR tie-in! Bruce Wayne's first year as the Dark Knight has just barely begun...and already dangerous elements are coalescing, leading Bruce toward his final destiny.      3 Guns #1 Absolution Rubicon #2 Adventures Of Superman #3 Akaneiro #3 (L) Amalas Blade #4 (L) Angel & Faith #24 Animal Man Annual #2 Batman Annual #2 Batman Incorporated #13 Batman Zero Year Directors Cut #1 Bedlam #8 Bionic Man #22 Black Bolt: Something Inhuman This Way Comes BPRD: Vampire #5 (L) Caligula: Heart Of Rome #6 Captain Marvel #14 Captain Midnight #1 Collider #1 Daredevil #29 Detective Comics Annual #2 Doctor Who Magazine #462 Doctor Who: Prisoners Of Time #7 Executive Assistant Assassins #13 Fearless Defenders #7 FF #10 Five Ghosts: Haunting Of Fabian Gray #5 (L) Flash Annual #2 G.I. Joe #6 G.I. 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This is Aspen's best seller at our store right now! In the wake of her vicious battle with Anjaha, Ara struggles to grasp her mysterious connection to the violent d'jinn. But, the time has come for Ara to face the truth about herself as she finally tracks down her mother along with Torinthal, the sorcerer who captured her! Yet, that is only if she can survive the massive Rock Giants of Migara! After years of preparation, creator JT Krul is ready to take you on a JIRNI unlike any other! Accompanied by the incredible talents of artist Paolo Pantalena and colorist Brett Smith, this is one JIRNI you won't want to miss!           Thank you so much for your support of our new comic and game shop.  We look forward to taking care of all of your comic and game needs.   Don't forget to go on yelp.com and write a review about us too!!     Please tell your comic/game friends about our shop, we would appreciate their business.       Please visit our Facebook page and "Like" us!!      Please tell your friends about us, we would love their business!     Follow us on Twitter too!     J.R., Giahn, Michael, and Louis Game On! Comics www.GameOnComics.com 703-242-3838 info@gameoncomics.com   FREE      Offer Expires: 05/31/13

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PSA: Paul Conrad's Chain Reaction

From: Matt Wuerker


Hey Cartoon Pals, Patriots and Associates--

I'm writing on behalf of an old friend of many of us.  Paul Conrad did a bunch of things, drew a lot of great cartoons, won a bunch of Pulitzers, made Nixon's enemies list, encouraged some of us to do this crazy political cartoon thing... and he also did some great sculpture.  The biggest and most public of these sculptures is now in jeopardy.

Conrad's Chain Reaction is a big bold political sculpture on the grounds of Santa Monica City Hall.  It may be the biggest single and lasting piece of art created by an American political cartoonist… and it's in jeopardy.  Paul's son David and a bunch of art lovers and political activists are mounting an effort to save it.  They need to raise a bunch of money to do this.

If you could donate money directly to the effort (it's tax deductible) that's the simplest way to support their efforts.  If you can do more, donate some art to their upcoming auction  and help recruit others to donate, write about it on your blogs or newsletters all that would help even more.

David's email address is here
David Conrad---   davepconrad@earthlink.net

The background on Chain Reaction and the effort to save it is spelled out here
http://conradprojects.com/

If you know other fans of Conrad, or other lovers of political art who might be supportive be sure to forward this on to them.

best---
M

Matt Davies at Politics and Prose pictures

Editorial cartoonist Matt Davies was at Politics and Prose, July 27, 2013 for his new children's book Ben Rides On. Here's some more pictures of him in action.

The book is short, but enjoyable. Davies did a nice chalk talk with children from the audience 'helping' him draw. He kindly let me keep his crow drawing. The Library of Congress (in the person of Sara Duke) got the caricature of his teacher.

Marc Singer on responding to Grant Morrison

We haven't checked in on Marc's I am not the Beastmaster blog too often lately, but here's his post on speaking with Grant Morrison.

Bmore Into Comics

Baltimore-based cartoonist Monica Gallagher is kicking off a series of one-day comics shows at various hangouts in Charm City. Called Bmore Into Comics, the first show ("#1") on Aug. 24 will be held at Bad Decisions from noon-5 p.m. and will feature a few D.C. Conspiracy members, including Rafer Roberts and Carolyn Belefski. Also on tap: Danielle Corsetto, Melody Often and Howie Noeldechen.

Batman's ride

Batmobile being towed on the inner loop of 495, around the George Washington Parkway exit. Photo courtesy of Robert and Brenda.