Thursday, August 08, 2013
NPR's Monkey See on Ryan North's Hamlet
Don't Like Hamlet? Now's Your Chance To Rewrite It
by Matthew Weddig
National Public Radio's Monkey See blog August 07, 2013
The Post on Robert Williams and Gahan Wilson documentaries
ROBERT WILLIAMS: MR. BITCHIN'
Michael O'Sullivan
Washington Post (August 2 2013)
KICKSTARTER OF THE WEEK: Gahan Wilson documentary aims for a shot at the Oscar
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog (August 8 2013):
Wednesday, August 07, 2013
That darn Toles (continued)
Letter to the Editor: Brave battle, poor choice in cartoon [in print as 'Brave battle out front; poor choice in back']
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
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
District Comics — Recommended
by Johanna Draper Carlson
Comics Worth Reading August 6, 2013
http://comicsworthreading.com/2013/08/06/district-comics-recommended/
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
I had an opportunity in the new issue of the comics magazine Off Registration to give a brief history of the D.C. Conspiracy, its projects and where it's headed. (The issue also had a few comics pages by D.C. Conspiracy member Mal Jones.) It's a free download.
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Steve Artley's Aphelion Arc's Facebook page live
https://www.facebook.com/AphelionArc and it has the story that ran in the last Magic Bullet.
Monday, August 05, 2013
Jack Ohman blogs on the sale of The Post
The Washington Post, American democracy, and corduroy blazers...
By Jack Ohman
Sacramento Bee Aug. 5, 2013
http://www.sacbee.com/2013/08/05/5625276/the-washington-post-american-democracy.html
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
Leaping Windows Comics Cafe: The Indo-Manga Connection II
BY Ryan Holmberg Aug 5, 2013
http://www.tcj.com/leaping-windows-comics-cafe-the-indo-manga-connection-ii/
BY Ryan Holmberg Aug 5, 2013
http://www.tcj.com/leaping-windows-comics-cafe-the-indo-manga-connection-ii/
International Ink: Tommysaurus Rex
Doug Tennapels' newly-expanded and colored graphic novel Tommysaurus Rex (Scholastic) is, as you might expect from the title, an odd animal. First published in 2004, this story of a boy and his dinosaur is aimed at children, but is really all-ages.
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)
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
'Hot Stuff' in Cookeville, TN
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
BrickFair, the annual Lego fan fest in Chantilly, Va., is always a ton of fun. Here are some quick pics of comics- and cartoon-related creations. The expo continues tomorrow, opening to the public at 11 a.m.
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
'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
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
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