Aug 28: District Comics at Politics and Prose book group

Graphic Novel Book Group (4th Wednesday, 7:30 p.m.)

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District Comics by Dembicki

Graphic Novels Book Group

Wednesday, August 28 at 7:30 p.m.

District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC (Paperback)

By Matt Dembicki, Scott O. Brown, Rebecca Goldfield

$24.95

ISBN-13: 9781555917517
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Fulcrum Publishing, 8/2012

Wednesday, August 28, 2013	Graphic Novel Book Group	District Comics by Dembicki
Wednesday, September 25, 2013	Graphic Novel Book Group	Rust, Vol. 1 by Lepp

The Graphic Novel Bookgroup is the newest public bookgroup at Politics and Prose. We read, you guessed it, graphic novels! But what is a graphic novel?  Isn't it just a comic book? Cartoons? Superhero in tights and capes? Occasionally, but not always. There are as wide a range of graphic novels as there are literary genres. The one commonality is that they all involve stories told with the aid of pictures - sequential storytelling. Obviously, this definition does not limit the content, and, if you were to browse several graphic novels, you'd find striking variety: memoir, journalism, literary fiction, humor, experimental, abstract, underground comix, sketchbook/journaling, superhero, mainstream, manga, manwha, the list goes on. Like any form of art, graphic novels  often push the limits in terms of content and methodology—engaging the reader/viewer in the act of creating and communicating the story.

 

That's all to say that the Graphic Novel Bookgroup is interested in all of the above. From the popular and lauded to the obscure, we try to read and discuss books which offer enough of a substantial story to encourage discussion, disagreement, and criticism. We focus as much on the story (narrative and dialogue) as we do on the art (drawing style and layout of the frames). The group is composed of young and old, male and female, those who've spent their lives immersed in the genre and others who've only read a few. Excellent graphic works are becoming increasingly available—thanks to a growing readership and reviewers who are willing to praise this expanding field—so come and join us, and read our recommendations at www.politics-prose.com/graphic-novels.

PR: SAL First Annual EOD Fundraiser! (Alexandria, VA)

Ok, this is stretching it, but it's being run by a cartoonist...

If you can't join us for the event, please consider supporting this worthy effort with a contribution. Any amount would be welcome. 

Dear friends, family, associates, and colleagues,

The Sons of the American Legion are two days away from proudly hosting our first ever annual fundraiser to support our Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) warriors. We would like to ask each of you to consider making a contribution to these worthy veterans who have been injured in the performance of their duties. Your donation will help support the individual and their families as they progress toward the road to recovery. If you are unable to be a sponsor for the event please consider a direct contribution by going to http://woundedeodwarrior.org/events/bbq-fundraiser-honor-eodwfm. Your personal consideration is very much appreciated and will go a long way to supporting these veterans who sacrificed so much.

If you are in the Washington DC area, please stop into the fundraiser barbeque to honor the EOD Warrior Foundation. The event will take place on August 11, 2013 from 2:00 to 8:00PM at the Gadsby's Tavern Complex located at 400 Cameron Street in Old Town Alexandria. The EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the EOD community by providing assistance to active-duty wounded, injured or ill EOD warriors, wounded EOD veterans and families of our fallen EOD warriors. 

 

EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, relating to the disarming and disposal of bombs. On the battlefields in Iraq and Afghanistan, bombs known as improvised explosive devices (IEDs) are responsible for the majority of injuries and fatalities.  EOD Technicians are considered to have one of the most dangerous occupations in the military and willingly put themselves in harm's way to protect the lives of others.

 

Please consider attending, sponsoring or donating an item for our silent auction, or simply making a contribution.  The EOD Warrior Foundation is an organization that helps our active and returning veterans and needs your support.  For more information, to register or to donate please go to http://woundedeodwarrior.org/events/bbq-fundraiser-honor-eodwfm.  You may also contact Co-chairs Doug Coleman (dcoleman@cartercoleman.com) or Jim Lindsay (jim.lindsay@Rocketmail.com) to learn more.

THANK YOU!

Steven G. Artley

First Vice Commander

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

POST 24

400 Cameron Street in Alexandria, VA 

(housed in the same building as the historic Gatsby's Tavern)

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PEDESTRIAN update - SPX

 

August 9, 2013 PEDESTRIAN update Hey there. Remember me? Heads up. Gordon will have new PEDESTRIAN paraphernalia at the Small Press Expo September 14 and 15th, including all-new copies of the PEDESTRIAN Graphic Novel with 14 pages of new art. Plus an all-new limited series of silk-screened PEDESTRIAN T-shirts and mini-posters will be available too. Click on the photos below.

The Post on 'Planes' cartoon sequel to 'Cars'

'Planes' doesn't earn its wings 

By Jen Chaney, 

Washington Post August 9 2013

 http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/planes-doesnt-earn-its-wings/2013/08/07/cba1cc92-ff6d-11e2-9711-3708310f6f4d_story.html

"Kids Love Comics" at the Baltimore Comic-Con 2013!

Area cartoonists including Steve Conley, John Gallagher, and Shannon Gallant. Dave McDonald is in the Team Cul de Sac book.

"Kids Love Comics" at the Baltimore Comic-Con 2013! Baltimore Comic-Con Offers Interactive Kids' Comics Hotspot with cartoonists, comic creation, capes, and light saber training!   BALTIMORE, MARYLAND - August 9, 2013 - Kids 10 and under get in free at the Baltimore Comic-Con September 7-8, 2013 at the Baltimore Convention Center -- and show organizers are once again presenting a kid-friendly comics area, full of all-ages comics, as well as the artists and writers who make them. Creators from such companies as Archie, Scholastic, Disney, Simon & Schuster, Marvel, and DC will be on hand to sketch, say hi, and help to teach young ones about the magic of comics through mini-How-To's through the weekend, right at the Kids Comics Pavilion! Plus, kids can take part in comic crafts, a Jedi Knight light saber training session, and more!   Activities in this super cool section of the show include: * Interactive Comics Talks from some of Kids' Comics top creators, such as Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!), Art Baltazar & Franco (Tiny Titans), John Gallagher (Buzzboy), and Dan Parent (Archie) * Design your own super hero cape and mask * Doodle Scribble Draw! Kids Drawing Gameshow! * Kids Comics Reading and Drawing Booth * Creator sketches and autographs * Kid-Safe Star Wars Light Saber Training * Puppet making with Chris O>Matic! (http://www.omatics.net) "The Baltimore Comic-Con has always been a welcoming, family-friendly show," said Mark Mariano, creator of the Happyloo graphic novel series, and co-organizer (with John Gallagher) of the kids section. "It's so cool that I bring my own family here every year," added Gallagher. Here's a rundown of the Kids Love Comics Pavilion Creators: Art Baltazar (Aw Yeah Comics!, Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures) http://artbaltazar.com/   Harold Buchholz (Archie Comics) http://www.archiecomics.com/   Frank Cammuso (Knights of the Lunch Table, Otto's Orange Day) http://www.cammuso.com/   Steve Conley (Bloop) http://bloopstree.com/ Jamie Cosley (with Tyler Cosley) (Cody the Cavalier, Ninja Squirrel) http://codythecavalier.com/   Franco (Aw Yeah Comics!, Tiny Titans, Superman Family Adventures) http://www.blindwolfstudios.com/   John Gallagher (Buzzboy, Roboy Red) http://www.buzzboycomics.com/   SL Gallant (GI JOE) http://www.slgallant.com/   Zack Giallongo (Broxo) http://zackgiallongo.com/   Chris Giarrusso (G-Man) http://www.chrisgcomics.com/   Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules!, The Dumbest Idea Ever!) http://www.ameliarules.com/ Jason Horn (Ninjasaur) http://www.tencentticker.com/ninjasaur/   Mike Maihack (Cleopatra in Space) http://cowshell.com/   Mark Mariano (Happyloo) http://www.mypalmark.com/   Dave McDonald (Hamster Sam) http://www.davemcdonald.com/   Mark McKenna (Star Wars, Banana Tail) http://www.bananatail.com/   Jamar Nicholas (Leon: Protector of the Playground) http://www.jamarnicholas.com/   Chris O>Matic (The Chris O>Matic Show!) http://www.omatics.net/    Dan Parent (Archie, Veronica, Kevin Keller)  http://www.danparent.com/   Dave Roman (Astronaut Elementary, Teen Boat) - Saturday only http://yaytime.com/   Jeff Schultz (Archie, Jughead) http://www.archie.com/   Bobby Timony (Night Owls, Detectobot) http://www.twincomics.com/   Kids Love Comics joins our previously announced guests, including: Josh Adams (Doctor Who); Neal Adams (First X-Men); 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); Keith Giffen (Masters of the Universe); Joe Hill (Locke and Key); 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

'Canteen Kate' is coming!

Joe Procopio, publisher of the D.C.-area Lost Art Books, has a new project that should be available at the Small Press Expo in a few weeks. The Lost Art of Matt Baker: Canteen Kate will collect all episodes of this light-humor military comic. Below is the cover-in-progress to Vol. 1 and a sample of Procopio's work in getting pages ready for print. 

Game On! Family Event Cancelled for this Saturday

Saturday Family Event Cancelled We have just found out that K. Michael Crawford is sick and will not be able to make it to our "Create a Super Hero" event this Saturday.   We apologize for this and we will try to reschedule her event when she is feeling better!      ChildTime Magic and Game On! Comics

ChildTime Magic | 310 Dominion RD NE | Vienna | VA | 22180

Nobleman interview with comics writer Alvin Schwartz

Alvin Schwartz previously unpublished interview, 6/6/06
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Noblemania blog (August 6-8)
http://noblemania.blogspot.com/2013/08/alvin-schwartz-previously-unpublished.html
http://noblemania.blogspot.com/2013/08/alvin-schwartz-previously-unpublished_7.html
http://noblemania.blogspot.com/2013/08/alvin-schwartz-previously-unpublished_8.html

Nobleman interview of Batman artist Lew Schwartz

Lew Sayre Schwartz previously unpublished interview, 6/2/06
Marc Tyler Nobleman
Noblemania blog August 5 2013
http://noblemania.blogspot.com/2013/08/lew-sayre-schwartz-previously.html

Dash Shaw, Frank Cammuso and Jay Lynch Featured Guests at SPX 2013

Frank Cammuso!  I don't have to wait until the Baltimore Comic Con to see him again! (oh wait, that's only a week later or so).  Anyway, I like Frank as a person, and I love his comics retelling Arthurian legend as middle school

Small Press Expo Announces Dash Shaw, Frank Cammuso and Jay Lynch as Featured Guests at SPX 2013 For Immediate Release              Contact: Warren Bernard                                                                                                        E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August  8, 2013 – Small Press Expo is pleased to announce Dash Shaw, Frank Cammuso and Jay Lynch as featured guests to SPX 2013, to be held September 14 and 15. Dash, Frank and Jay will join previously announced guests Seth, Lisa Hanawalt, Gary Panter, Frank Santoro, Gene Yang, Congressman John Lewis, Rutu Modan, Michael Kupperman, Liza Donnelly and Liniers. One of the great experimenters with the use of story, line and color in indie comics, Dash Shaw will be at SPX to sign his latest book from Fantagraphics, New School, as well as his latest comic, 3 New Stories. More information on Dash and his work can be found at http://dashshaw.tumblr.com/ and http://www.fantagraphics.com/. Long time SPXer and creator behind the kid's series The Knights of the Lunch Table, Frank Cammuso, has collaborated with famed underground cartoonist and creator of Nard N' Pat Jay Lynch on the children's book Otto's Backwards Day. Their book is being published by children's book publisher Toon Books, which will make its first appearance in the SPX exhibitor room at this year's show. Both Frank and Jay will be in attendance to sign their latest work and more. More information on Toon Books and Otto's Backwards Day can be found at http://www.toon-books.com/. About SPX Small Press Expo (SPX) is the preeminent showcase for the exhibition of independent comics, graphic novels, and alternative political cartoons. SPX is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit that brings together more than 500 artists and publishers to meet their readers, booksellers, and distributors each year. Graphic novels, mini comics, and alternative comics will all be on display and for sale by their authors and illustrators. A series of of panel discussions and interviews with this year's guests will be featured. The Ignatz Award is a festival prize held every year at SPX, with the winners chosen by attendees at the show. As in previous years, profits from the SPX will go to support the SPX Graphic Novel Gift Program, which funds graphic novel purchases for public and academic libraries, as well as the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund (CBLDF), which protects the First Amendment rights of comic book readers and professionals. For more information on the CBLDF, visit their website at http://www.cbldf.org. Copyright © 2013 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved. You are receiving this e-mail as a result of your being on our long standing press release list. Our mailing address is: Small Press Expo P.O. Box 447 McLean, VA 22101

The Express on the new Axe Cop cartoon

In the Toilet

by Rudi Greenberg

Express July 31, 2013

http://www.readexpress.com/2013/07/in-the-toilet/

 

They also ran a story on 'The Awesomes' which isn't on their website...

 

Coyle, Jake / Associated Press.  2013.

A Superhero Sidetrack: Before Seth Myers heads to 'Late Night,' he's takingon an animated identity.

Express (August 1): 21

 

The ultimate fantasy coloring book

Back in 1972, Joel Pollack--who later founded Big Planet Comics of the greater Washington, D.C., area--co-published a rather interesting fazine with Bob Lewis. Colour Your Dreams, a 32-page fantasy coloring book, featured full-page art by--hold onto your hats--Jeff Jones, Berni Wrightson, Phil Trumbo, Henry Pitz, Howard Chaykin, Howard Pyle, Mike Nally, Frank E. Schoonover, Lawrence Kamp, John Linton, J. Allen St. John, Barry Smith, Robert Lewis, Dennis Fujitake, Yvon Sovereign, Michael W. Kaluta, Joel Pollack, Fred H. Ball, Arthur Rackham, Eric Friedrichs, Marc Cheshire, Dave Cockram, Walt Simonson, Norman Lindsay, Verlon Vrana, Maxfield Parrish, Roy G. Krenkel, John Lawson, Sherry Ives and Steve Hickman. Want a copy for your collection? A copy is on sale at eBay.

 

Comic Riffs on editorial cartoons about The Post's sale

BESOS FOR BEZOS? The nation's cartoonists take on The Washington Post sale.

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog August 8 2013

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/besos-for-bezos-the-nations-cartoonists-take-on-the-washington-post-sale/2013/08/08/0b65ae00-0033-11e3-9711-3708310f6f4d_blog.html

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

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2013/08/07/203720044/dont-like-hamlet-nows-your-chance-to-rewrite-it

 

Paperback, 768 pages, Breadpig, List Price: $28.95 | purchase

 

The Post on Robert Williams and Gahan Wilson documentaries

ROBERT WILLIAMS: MR. BITCHIN'

Michael O'Sullivan

Washington Post (August 2 2013)

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/going-out-guide/wp/2013/07/30/the-strangest-thing-about-the-canyons-is-that-lindsay-lohan-is-the-best-thing-in-it/

 

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):

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/kickstarter-of-the-week-gahan-wilson-documentary-aims-for-a-shot-at-the-oscar/2013/08/07/29cce2e4-fe46-11e2-bd97-676ec24f1f3f_blog.html

Western cartoonist Stan Lynde's obituary in today's Post

Western cartoonist Stan Lynde's obituary is in today's print Post.

 

A longer Associated Press article ran on their website yesterday.

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

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/

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.