Thursday, August 08, 2013
Western cartoonist Stan Lynde's obituary in today's Post
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
That darn Toles (continued)
Michael C. Neff, Alexandria
Washington Post August 3 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/brave-battle-poor-choice-in-cartoon/2013/08/02/a8659df8-f883-11e2-a954-358d90d5d72d_story.html
District Comics reviewed
by Johanna Draper Carlson
Comics Worth Reading August 6, 2013
http://comicsworthreading.com/2013/08/06/district-comics-recommended/
The Origin of the D.C. Conspiracy
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Steve Artley's Aphelion Arc's Facebook page live
Monday, August 05, 2013
Jack Ohman blogs on the sale of The Post
By Jack Ohman
Sacramento Bee Aug. 5, 2013
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/05/5625276/the-washington-post-american-democracy.html
Ryan Holmberg on an Indian comics lending library
BY Ryan Holmberg Aug 5, 2013
http://www.tcj.com/leaping-windows-comics-cafe-the-indo-manga-connection-ii/
International Ink: Tommysaurus Rex
Ely's dog Tommy (and best friend of course) is killed by page 10 setting a rather dour tone for a book's beginning. His parents dispatch Ely to his grandfather's farm for the summer in hopes that he'll get over the death. When he arrives, his grandfather has a toy Tyrannosaurus Rex as well as a lot of farm chores for him. At the end of his first day, Ely is confronted by Randy, a local bully, who chases him into a cave and smears 'dog poop' on him. That night his grandfather hears about it, and while the two are talking about the morality of trying to make someone at poop, Grandpa's leg cramps. "It's just my trick ankle. It fires up everytime something good is about to happen. That or it's gout."
Guess which it is? That night, Ely hears a roaring through his open window and follows the sound back to the cave. Tennapel's tale takes a hard turn towards fantasy by having a small tyrannosaur hatching in the cave. It imprints on Ely, and the next morning Grandpa becomes the first person to ever say, "A dinosaur is eating my cow." Damage around town soon follows, but Grandpa and Ely convince the mayor that they can train the dinosaur and it will become a tourist attraction. As he trains it, Ely eventually comes to believe the dinosaur is Tommy reincarnated. The story meanders along through the dinosaur's training, a guest appearance by animator Ray Harryhausen, a kitty rescue, and further trouble with Randy until it reaches an unlikely, but emotional climax.
(an uncorrected proof was provided by the publisher for this review)
Sunday, August 04, 2013
Chicago Reader on 'March'
John Lewis's long march: With the help of illustrator Nate Powell, a civil rights legend's memoirs become a striking graphic novel.
By Dominic Umile
August 4 2013
Saturday, August 03, 2013
Wall Street Journal on March
Rep. John Lewis Now Comic-Book Star
By Cameron McWhirter
Washington Wire blog August 2, 2013
http://blogs.wsj.com/washwire/2013/08/02/rep-john-lewis-now-comic-book-star/
BrickFair 2013
Cuddles and Rage creators interviewed
Meet a Local Cartooning Couple: A Chat With Liz and Jimmy Reed
by Mike Rhode on Aug. 2, 2013
http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/visual-arts/2013/08/02/meet-a-local-cartooning-couple/
Friday, August 02, 2013
Monkey See blog not on Turbo
In Which We Consider 'Turbo,' But Do Not Quite Write A Review Of It
Trey Graham
July 19, 2013
http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/07/19/203398889/in-which-we-consider-turbo-but-do-not-quite-write-a-review-of-it
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
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
'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
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
Thursday, August 01, 2013
Dash Shaw: comics and animation, Aug. 8
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
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