SPX 2013 Announces Surprise Guests Adrian Tomine and Anders Nilsen

Two good talents with new books out - Tomine has a new issue of Optic Nerve and Nilsen has a followup to his Don't Go Where I Can't Follow memoir.

Small Press Expo Announces Surprise Guests Adrian Tomine and Anders Nilsen at SPX 2013 For Immediate Release              Contact: Warren Bernard                                                     Phone: 301-537-4615                                                     E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August 22, 2013 – Small Press Expo is pleased to announce Adrian Tomine and Anders Nilsen as surprise guests to SPX 2013, to be held September 14 and 15. Adrian and Anders will be in addition to previously announced guests Seth, Jeff Smith, Raina Telgemeier, Lisa Hanawalt, Gary Panter, Liza Donnelly, Gene Yang, Congressman John Lewis, Rutu Modan, Peter Bagge, Ed Piskor, Dash Shaw, Liniers, Domitille Collardey, Frank Santoro, Farel Dalrymple and Michael Kupperman. Making his second appearance in as many years, Adrian Tomine will be on hand to sign his latest release Optic Nerve 13. In June, Adrian was a guest of Michelle Obama at the White House for a reception honoring a cross section of American artists, writers and historians. More information on Adrian can be found at http://www.adrian-tomine.com/ as well as http://www.drawnandquarterly.com. Anders Nilsen will be at SPX debuting his latest book, Rage of Poseidon from Drawn & Quarterly, as well as signing his latest from from Fantagraphics, The End, an expanded hardcover edition of his work published as part of the Ignatz Series with Coconino Press. As with last year's, Don't Go Where I Can't Follow, The End deals with the death of Nilsen's fiance. More information on Anders work can be found at http://www.andersbrekhusnilsen.com/ as well as http://www.drawnandquarterly.com and http://www.fantagraphics.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 recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, 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. SPX also supports the Small Press Expo Collection at the Library of Congress, which preserves the history of both the artistic output of the creators who come to SPX, as well as the art that SPX itself generates as part of its yearly festival. It the first program of its type by a major institution in the United States to preserve the works of the indie comics community. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com. Copyright © 2013 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved. We got your e-mail from either last years SPX signup list or you gave it to us online via our web site. Thanks a ton!!! Rest assured SPX will not sell, share, disclose, rent or in any way allow a 3rd party access to our e-mail list. We hate when people do that to us, and we sure ain't gonna do that to you. Our mailing address is: Small Press Expo P.O. Box 447 McLean, Virginia 22101

Matt Rawson is going to do some chalk drawing at Artisphere tonight

Matt Dembicki Aug 22 Matt Rawson is going to do some chalk drawing tonight at Artisphere. Here are a few doodles he did with some street chalk recently.

Telnaes caricatures for Post opinion blogs

Ann Telnaes has done the caricatures of writers for The Post's opinion blogs.

She says she "did the Sargent, Wemple, Rubin, and Eskew & Rogers ones."

Work in progress at the Works in Progress

Evan Keeling and I spent the day preparing the D.C. Conspiracy's comics show at the Works in Progress Gallery at Artisphere in Arlington, Va. It will feature: 

• Original art from Magic Bullet
• Posted pages from MB #6
• A reading area featuring D.C. Conspiracy creators' comics
• A table where the resident artist-of-the-week will work on his/her next MB page
• A huge chalkboard featuring a drawing by the resident artist
• A draw-your-own comics area (submissions will be posted at the gallery and online)
• And much more! 

D.C. Conspiracy's Evan Keeling and Artisphere's Cynthia Connelly lay out Magic Bullet #6 before pinning the issue on the wall.

ComiXology Presents Congressman John Lewis

from comiXology

August 15 2013

http://vimeo.com/72448463

Watch an interview with John Lewis and hear more about his story, why he chose the graphic novel to tell his tale, and what he hopes readers will take away from his experiences.

Magic Bullet #7 cover revealed

http://magicbulletcomics.blogspot.com/2013/08/magic-bullet-7-cover-and-contributor.html ... and it's by .... Steve Conley!

Works by Ed Piskor, Seth and Jeff Smith Lead Books Debuting at SPX 2013

Works by Ed Piskor, Seth and Jeff Smith Lead Record Number of Books Debuting at SPX 2013 For Immediate Release            Contact: Warren Bernard                                                   Phone: 301-537-4615                                                   E-Mail: warren@spxpo.com Bethesda, Maryland; August  19, 2013 – Small Press Expo is pleased to announce that a record 183 titles (as of the posting of this press release) will make their first public appearance at SPX 2013, which will be held September 14 and 15. Showing the range and depth of the over 600 creators that will be at the show, this years debuts include: Hip Hop Family Tree Vol. 1 by Ed Piskor from Fantagraphics Palookaville 21 by Seth from Drawn & Quarterly Delusional by Farel Dalrymple from Adhouse Books RASL (Complete Hardback Color Edition) by Jeff Smith from Cartoon Books World Map Room by Yuichi Yokoyama from Picturebox Softcore #1,#2,#3  self published by Box Brown The Fez #2 self published by Roger Langridge Little Tommy Lost: Book No. 1 by Cole Closser from Koyama Press The Big Wet Balloon by Liniers from Toon Books A full list of the debuts along with descriptions and links to the books web sites can be found at http://www.spxpo.com/spx-2013-debut-books. 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 600 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 recognizing outstanding achievement in comics and cartooning, 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. SPX also supports the Small Press Expo Collection at the Library of Congress, which preserves the history of both the artistic output of the creators who come to SPX, as well as the art that SPX itself generates as part of its yearly festival. It the first program of its type by a major institution in the United States to preserve the works of the indie comics community. For more information on the Small Press Expo, please visit http://www.spxpo.com. 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

PR: "Rex, Zombie Killer" returns

Rob Anderson notes, "My comic book "Rex, Zombie Killer" is returning
as a new 4-issue miniseries from Big Dog Ink. It's in the current
Previews and #1 will be shipping in October.

P.S. my first issue writing "My Little Pony" for IDW will be in *next*
month's Previews, shipping in November... "



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PRESS RELEASE
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DOGS VS. APES VS. ZOMBIES IN THE NEW "REX, ZOMBIE KILLER" MINISERIES
The Gorilla with a Baseball Bat Returns!

This Halloween, three dogs, a cat, and a gorilla with a baseball bat
continue their battle against the walking dead in the new four-issue
miniseries REX, ZOMBIE KILLER from publisher Big Dog Ink.

And if the zombies weren't bad enough, they're now also being pursued
by an aggressive group of primates from a zoo!

"It's going to be dogs versus apes versus zombies in the first
issue...and then things are going to get REALLY crazy from there,"
said writer Rob Anderson.

REX, ZOMBIE KILLER tells the story of a hyper-intelligent Golden
Retriever named Rex, a sign language-speaking gorilla, and a small
pack of animals making a perilous cross-country journey to find
safety...and a home.

Rex is trying to reach the doctor who raised him, but the doctor's
been relocated to an underground military bunker in Nevada," Anderson
said. "So even if they make it across a zombie-infested California,
there's not necessarily a cozy fireplace waiting for them."

Issue #1 picks up right from the end of the one-shot from 2012, and
will make a great jumping-on point for new readers.

"We're extremely pleased to have REX, ZOMBIE KILLER back on the
stands," said Big Dog Ink Publisher Tom Hutchinson. "The double-sized
one-shot received acclaim from both horror and comics outlets, and
fans have been asking for more, so here it comes!"

REX, ZOMBIE KILLER #1 is written by Rob Anderson (MY LITTLE PONY:
SPIKE MICRO, GREAT ZOMBIES IN HISTORY) with interior and cover art by
DaFu Yu (GRIMM FAIRY TALES, WONDERLAND ANNUAL), interior colors by
Juan Romera, cover colors by Kevin Volo, letters and design by E.T.
Dollman, and edited by Paul Allor (TMNT: FUGITOID MICRO, ORC GIRL).

Issue #1 of the bi-monthly four-issue miniseries ships on October 30,
2013, just in time for Halloween! Each issue will be a full-color,
28-page, standard trim comic book, priced at $3.50, and may be
pre-ordered at your local comic shop. (Diamond Previews Order Code:
AUG131097) It is rated TEEN+ (13 & up) for mature themes and zombie
violence.

About Big Dog Ink
Founded in 2009, Big Dog Ink (http://www.BigDogInk.com) is the
publisher of comic book properties such as the acclaimed monthly
ongoing series, THE LEGEND OF OZ: THE WICKED WEST, along with diverse
titles like PENNY FOR YOUR SOUL, CRITTER, URSA MINOR, and the all-ages
title SERUSIS.

For more information on REX, ZOMBIE KILLER, visit:
http://www.RexZombieKiller.com

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CONTACT:
ROB ANDERSON
rob@RexZombieKiller.com

IMAGES & ONLINE MEDIA KIT: http://www.RexZombieKiller.com/p/press-info.html

Small Press Expo 2013 Latest News!

Hey Everyone!! Well, we are a little less than a month out from SPX 2013 and we here at SPX Galactic HQ are totally stoked about the show. So, we wanted to bring you up to speed on what is going on. Check out the information below. We will be back with more cool stuff for you as we get closer to the show. SPX will be held September 14 & 15, in our normal place, the Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, across from the White Flint Metro stop, in Bethesda, Maryland. 26 days and counting!!! Hope to see you there, Warren and Mike SPECIAL GUESTS Take a look at this list of special guests. As the old MGM Studios used to say: More stars than there are in the Heavens! Seth, Raina Telgemeier (Go Raina!!!), Jeff Smith, Congressman John Lewis (Saturday Only! OMG!! A civil rights living legend at SPX!!!), Liza Donnelly of the New Yorker (great speaker, see her Ted talk on the interwebs..),  Lisa Hanawalt, Gary Panter (did the set design for Pee-Wee's Playhouse!!), Frank Santoro, Gene Yang, Ed Piskor (his Hip Hop Family Tree is the hottest thing on Boing Boing), Dash Shaw, Rutu Modan (all the way from Israel)!, Jon McNaught (all the way from England!), Michael Kupperman, Jay Lynch, Frank Cammuso and Liniers (all the way from Argentina!). OMG!!!! How the hell am I gonna be able to see all these great artists to buy stuff and get stuff signed? Massive International Presence International exhibitors from Germany, Mexico, England, New Zealand and coming the furthest this year of anyone, a contingent of Australians will be joining our indie comics playground! You can see them all by going to http://www.spxpo.com/exhibitors. The Biggest Indie Comics Event Ever? All these folks will be in attendance,  in addition to the 650 creators and publishers that will inhabit the newly embiggened Exhibition Hall, which now measures over 23,000 sq. ft. That is a solid half acre of comics and graphic novels!!!! And There's More to Come! There are still a few more guests to be announced this week, we feel that you deserve as many primo guests as we can get you.  So stay tuned to your favorite SPX social media channel!!! IGNATZ AWARDS Last week we announced the nominations for the Ignatz Awards. For the first time in comics history an entire category, Best Graphic Novel, had nothing but women creators as nominees. We are real excited about that, as well as the rest of the nominees. Go see all of the amazing Ignatz categories here. HOTEL INFO For those of you coming from out of town, well, please book your rooms in the next few days for 2 reasons: 1. The room block closes next weekend, on August 24 to be exact. 2. We do not have a lot of rooms left in the room block itself, so first come, first serve to the remaining rooms at the special SPX rate.   Here is the link for the SPX room rate.  Book away, and do it quickly! POSTERS AND STUFF For those of you that have not seen them, below are the posters by Seth and Domitille Collardey, and one of the fantastic badges designed by the ever cool Ed Piskor. Copies of the the posters will be available at the show, stay tuned for more info on the other great SPX art that will also be on sale. Copyright © 2013 Small Press Expo, All rights reserved. We got your e-mail from either last years SPX signup list or you gave it to us online via our web site. Thanks a ton!!! Rest assured SPX will not sell, share, disclose, rent or in any way allow a 3rd party access to our e-mail list. We hate when people do that to us, and we sure ain't gonna do that to you. Our mailing address is: Small Press Expo P.O. Box 447 McLean, Virginia 22101

Another review of Weldon's Superman book

Superman: An Unauthorized Biography, by Glen Weldon

by CarrieS
August 15, 2013
http://smartbitchestrashybooks.com/blog/superman-an-unauthorized-biography-by-glen-weldon

That darn Sheneman, redux

Letter to the Editor: Why rerun an offensive cartoon?
Florence Crozier, Kensington
Washington Post August 17 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-rerun-an-offensive-cartoon/2013/08/16/cfa26cde-040e-11e3-bfc5-406b928603b2_story.html

Variety reviews Herblock documentary

Herblock: The Black & the White
A warmly celebratory portrait of the Washington Post illustrator who
sometimes drew blood while drawing 13 successive U.S. presidents.
Joe Leydon
August 16, 2013
http://variety.com/2013/more/reviews/herblock-the-black-the-white-review-1200579813/

NY Times reviews Herblock documentary

He Tackled Large Issues With Thin Lines
By NICOLAS RAPOLD
http://movies.nytimes.com/2013/08/16/movies/herblock-the-black-the-white-about-herbert-block.html

Meet Transmetropolitan, Punisher & The Boys artist Darick Robertson this Saturday

Meet DARICK ROBERTSON, the legendary artist of TRANSMETROPOLITAN, THE BOYS, HAPPY!, PUNISHER: BORN, and now BALLISTIC! First 25 in line receive a very special FREE Gift. Limit of 6 Items Signed Per Trip Through the Line. You can go through the line as many times as you like though!    11AM-1PM   First 25 In Line Receive a Limited Edition Free Full-Size Fine Art Print Limited run of 25 printed! at THIRD EYE ANNAPOLIS Hello Third Eye Faithful! I have to personally say -- this may be one of the signings I've been most excited for.. EVER. Why, you're asking? 'Cause Darick Robertson pretty much defined the LOOK of comics for me growing up in the '90s and early '00s.  Many of my favorite series were illustrated by Robertson, including his ground-breaking work on TRANSMETROPOLITAN with WARREN ELLIS, his incredible run of THE BOYS with GARTH ENNIS, and his grave portrayal of Frank Castle in PUNISHER: BORN.  Now, he's got a brand new series called BALLISTIC, from the totally rad upstart publisher BLACK MASK STUDIOS, and we're so pumped to be able to have him as one of our guests here at Third Eye. Darick's flying in all the way from Los Angeles for this special event, and we've told him: no one does it like Third Eye fans do it. We'd be honored to have you guys all come out in force, and join us for what is going to be a legendary Third Eye signing!  Read on for more information on Darick's works, why we're so pumped to have him out, and for information on the series he's celebrating the recent release of, BALLISTIC. A Modern Comics Master. If you love East Of West, Saga, Revival, and Walking Dead.. then you need to read these books!   It's kind of odd to say this, because it's become pretty much the norm to have a ton of exciting and diverse genres being well-represented in the world of comics, but 15 years ago... this was not so much the case.  There were only a handful of creators who were really doing truly innovative things outside of Marvel and DC, and Darick Robertson was one of the trailblazers.  We're going to talk about his legendary works, as well as a couple of ones you may not be aware of, and tell you why you gotta make sure you make this rare East Coast appearance by a modern legend. First off, let's start with THE BOYS:   The BOYS is one of the best takes on superheroes gone bad that we've ever seen, and with it being written by one of our favorites, GARTH ENNIS, we had to take this chance to turn you guys onto such an awesome series. Set in a real-world setting of what superheroes could end up like, the Boys showcases a class of capes and tights fellows who hire themselves out as private defense courtesy of the Vought Corporation, and are extremely terrible individuals.  While some are more awful than others, and some aren't really that bad, the general jist is that the lifestyle of being a god or goddess among normal people has twisted these individuals into careless, and sometimes depraved individuals.  Enter The Boys, a secret CIA squad, composed of individuals who've had their lives destroyed in the crossfire of superhero battles. They have a personal stake in their work, and their work is to keep a leash on the capes and tights so they don't become too big for the CIA to control. Of course, the members of the Boys are revealed to have flaws themselves, and as we witness their bloody crusade against the Capes, we're shown a fascinating look at how a world with superheroes could really turn out. Not for the faint of heart, the Boys is by far the most graphic, and violent thing that Garth Ennis has written since his work on PREACHER, but just like PREACHER, there's a very strong story and compelling cast of characters underneath the shock, that make this book a must-read. We'll have plenty of copies of the series in stock this Saturday for you to snag and get signed by series artist, DARICK ROBERTSON.   Darick Robertson's most recent hit was the IMAGE mini-series HAPPY! with all-star writer GRANT MORRISON (BATMAN INCORPORATED, THE INVISIBLES, WE3).  In HAPPY!, Robertson delivers some of his sharpest work since the Boys, as he and Morrison tell the tale of NICK SAX -- a corrupt, intoxicated ex-cop turned hit-man, adrift in a stinking twilight world of casual murder, soulless sex, eczema and betrayal.  With a hit gone wrong, a bullet in his side, the cops and the mob on his tail, and a monstrous child killer in a Santa suit on the loose, Nick and his world will be changed forever... how? By a tiny blue horse called Happy.  Again, this one packs in the ultra-violence, and delivers a sharply humorous, yet strangely sweet take on the world of organized crime and invisible friends that happen to be magic horses. We've got plenty of the single issues as well as the trade paperback in stock for you to check out this weekend's signing!   One of the best PUNISHER runs we've ever read was Garth Ennis's PUNISHER MAX series, which spanned over 10 trades, as well as a couple of incredible spin-offs. However, our favorite part of PUNISHER MAX, may be it's stand-alone prequel story, BORN, which takes us back into the earliest years of Frank Castle.  Before his family was murdered. Before his life was destroyed. In the jungles of Viet Nam, we see that Castle had a demon in him that saw justice and brutal bloodshed as one in the same.  With mounting casualties and a rising anti-war sentiment, America's time in Vietnam is coming to a close. Yet in the isolated Valley Forge Firebase on the Cambodian border, Captain Frank Castle is one of the few soldiers still committed to the fight against the enemy.  With dwindling reserves, Castle must stand against an impending Viet Cong attack that threatens to wipe out the entire American platoon.  To survive the battle, what grim decision must he make that will forever alter the course of his life?  From the writer of THE BOYS and PREACHER, Garth Ennis, and our guest, DARICK ROBERTSON, we're shown the horrors that made the Punisher who he is. If you're even just a little bit of a Punisher fan, pick up a copy of this guy on Saturday, and have Darick sign it for ya!   One of the most influential, and legendary comics of the modern age, TRANSMETROPOLITAN is one of my all-time top five, and Darick's work on this series really defined what a good sci-fi comic looked like in the '90s and '00s.  Written by WARREN ELLIS (Planetary, Authority, etc.), and illustrated by Robertson, Transmet takes a Hunter S. Thompson analogue, rips him straight out of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and drops him straight into the 23rd century. Transmet combines black humor, life-threatening situations, and moral ambiguity to look into the gonzo mind of an outlaw journalist and hte world he seeks to destroy.  After years of self-imposed exile from a civilization rife with degradation and indecency, cynical journalist Spider Jerusalem is forced to return to a job he hates and a city he loathes.  Working as an investigative reporter for the newspaper the Word, Spider attacks the injustices of his surreal 23rd Century surroundings.  Spider ventures into the dangerous Angels 8 district, home of the Transients -- humans who have decided to become Martians through cosmetic surgery. But Spider's interview with the Transients' leader gets him a scoop he didn't bargain for, and sets him on a path to the next Presidential Election. Folks: this series was incredible, available in trade paperback, and 9 volumes deep, TRANSMET is one of the all-time greats, and we really cannot recommend it enough. If you're a fan of just plain great comics; pick up a copy of volume 1 at our signing this Saturday.  Click here to RSVP on FACEBOOK. Make sure to check out Darick Robertson's new series, BALLISTIC, this Saturday at the signing! And, of course, the reason we've got Darick coming in the first place, is to celebrate his most recent project: BALLISTIC from the impressive new publisher BLACK MASK STUDIOS.  This madcap sci-fi buddy adventure about a wanna-be bank robber and his best friend, Gun, a drug-addicted, foul-mouthed, living gun, marks Darick Robertson's return to the hard sci-fi worldbuilding of his classic TRANSMETROPOLITAN, with a little of the Boys' ultra-violence mixed in. We loved the first issue of this series, as writer ADAM EGYPT MORTIMER crafts a really compelling debut story, and Darick delivers his best work yet, bringing the world of BALLISTIC to life. Loaded with bizarre ideas and psychedelic imagery, this is a lush, layered futuristic world that immerses you in the story right from the get-go.  Mortimer and Robertson tell a story where talking guns seem the norm, and buildings are made of techno-organic material. If you've ever read the Rudy Rucker WARE Tetralogy, the way that tech is viewed here, is very reminiscent. We cannot wait for issue #2, and we highly recommend snagging yourself a copy of #1 to get signed by Robertson. Click here to RSVP to the event on FACEBOOK. Be One of the First 25 In Line & Get a FREE Limited Edition Print Exclusive to this Event! We've got Darick coming all the way from California for this event, and with this being his only East Coast appearance in support of the book -- we really wanted to do something special for you guys.  We'll have a special fine art print ( which may or may not be the picture above ) available as a free giveaway for the first 25 of you who line up for the signing! Click here to RSVP on FACEBOOK.

Third Eye Comics | 2027A WEST ST | Annapolis | MD | 21401

The Post reviews Kick-Ass 2

'Kick-Ass 2' both celebrates and bemoans casual screen violence
By Ann Hornaday,
Washington Post August 16 2013
http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/kick-ass-2-both-celebrates-and-bemoans-casual-screen-violence/2013/08/14/1cfba850-0438-11e3-88d6-d5795fab4637_story.html

PR: 3 Reasons Why You Should Come to AnimeUSA 2013

Hey fellow Otaku! Are you looking for a way to meet other geeks while having fun? Check out Anime USA 2013 from September 13–15. Anime USA, affectionately referred to as "AUSA" by fans, is an annual three-day fan-hosted gathering taking place at the Washington Marriott Wardman Park. Here are three reasons you should check it out!

1. Theme! Each year, Anime USA selects a theme for the event. This year's theme is "A Journey Back to Edo Japan". This theme provides a great opportunity for anime fans who don't know much about Japanese history to learn about this significant period and see how modern Japan was shaped. Popular anime series, such as Samurai Champloo, are based in the Edo Period. Throughout the weekend, Anime USA will host a variety of cultural demonstrations, performances and activities. For more advanced fans, Anime USA will be bringing in expert panelists to focus on specific issues of Edo culture and history.

2. Anime USA is friendly and welcoming to all! Time and time again, Anime USA's fans have told them that their favorite thing about event is the friendliness of the staff. Anime USA is managed by a group of all-volunteer fans that love what they do. Anime USA has a big roster of Guests of Honor, such as popular voice actors and Japanese musicians. Anime USA provides a small, intimate settings for fans to meet their favorite voice actor or band. For those looking to mingle, Anime USA offers plenty of space to hang out at locations like the Host Club and Maid Café.

3. Anime USA offers high quality programming and entertainment! There's always something to do without all the waiting at Anime USA. Anime USA offers:

●     5 video rooms with a wide range of subbed, dubbed, blu-ray and live action programming

●     5 normal panel rooms featuring lectures and discussions on a variety of topics

●     A dedicated educational and Edo period discussions, learning sessions, and interactive demonstrations.

●     A whole library of manga for reading

●     An artist show, vendors market, and artists market

●     Free concerts featuring domestic and Japanese bands

For the gamers out there, Anime USA hosts plenty of table top, board gaming, arcade, console, LAN, and rhythm game sessions.

Anime USA takes pride in giving each attendee an awesome experience, full of one-on-one conversations, unique entertainment, and interactions with the Guest of Honor. Learn more by checking out http://www.animeusa.org. Even if you only go for one day, you'll have a great time!

Aug 23-25: Intervention Con

  It's Kind of Like Woodstock for Geeks! Fans and Creators come together at
Intervention: The Premier Showcase of Online Creativity this August 23-25,
2013 in Maryland

Internet + Convention = Intervention: The Premier Showcase of Online
Creativity. Featuring Webcomics, Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Makers, and more.
Many guest speakers and interactive events are planned for 2013; founders
mark 4th year of intervening, inspiring, and empowering digital creators.

ROCKVILLE, MD — July 15, 2013 – Intervention, a visionary combination of
educational conference, art exhibition, and gaming convention returns to
Rockville, MD this Aug. 23-25, 2013 for it's fourth year. It's goal? To
Intervene and Inspire the whole family to take advantage of what they can
do with creativity and technology. Many guest speakers will attend – and,
in keeping with the convention's focus all of the guests are creators who
have made a name for themselves by using the Internet to build their fan
base.

New guest speakers include Mark Frauenfelder, the founder of the incredibly
popular online site BoingBoing and Editor-in-Chief of MAKE magazine;
Ex-Disney / Nickelodeon animator Raul Aguirre, Jr. also joins the event
this year from the Man vs. Art podcast; Paul Sabourin of the music group
"Paul and Storm" will be on panels and workshops; and Pete Abrams of the
popular webcomic Sluggy Freelance returns along with numerous other art and
comics professionals.

The event's co-founder, Onezumi Hartstein, said, "[co-founder] James
Harknell and I wanted to put together an event that would empower people to
take control of their lives by going DIY with the internet and to showcase
those who have done so already. We feel that the internet is the present
and the future. This is the event for the internet generation." After
successful runs in 2010, 2011, and 2012 this year will mark Hartstein's
fourth time organizing the event.

The convention features educational content, children's programming, board
gaming, video gaming, vintage arcade cabinets, an extensive Artist Alley /
Vendor Room, live action roleplaying, musical performances, and plenty of
giveaways. As in past years, there will be a charity auction to benefit the
Electronic Frontier Foundation, an international non-profit digital
advocacy group that helps to defend civil liberties in the digital space.

Tickets for Intervention 2013 can be bought at
http://www.interventioncon.com/register  for the pre-registration price of
$40 for the full weekend. They may be purchased in advance or at the door
for $45.

See more at:  http://interventioncon.com/get-involvedpress/press/

Aug 16-Sept 12: Gaiman's Neverwhere in theater

 

 

Neil Gaiman's Urban Fantasy Neverwhere

 

Atlas Performing Arts Center, at Linden Ct NE (1333 H St. NEWashington, DC 20002)

 

 

Enter a hidden world that lurks below the London city streets, where fallen angels, monsters and magic are real and an ordinary businessman can become a hero. Based on the cult classic novel by sci-fi and fantasy master Neil Gaiman, Neverwhere is the story of Richard Mayhew, whose mundane life is changed forever when he encounters a young woman in distress named Door. His attempt to help her leads him to the parallel world of London Below, where all kinds of fantastic creatures make their home. On the run from deadly assassins, Richard and Door must make their way across the deadly darkness of Night's Bridge and through the weird and wonderful communities of London Below in search of the Angel Islington, who will help them ... for a price. Rorschach Theatre's production brings Gaiman's metropolitan wonderland to brilliant and colorful life on stage at the Atlas Performing Arts Center.

Phil Nel recommends Cul de Sac

BARNABY: The Greatest Comic Strip You've Never Read
by Zack Smith, Newsarama 09 August 2013
http://www.newsarama.com/18635-barnaby-the-greatest-comic-strip-youve-never-read.html

I've read the WWII strip, and recommend it. Phil Nel, one of the
editors of the current volume, recommends Cul de Sac at the end of the
article.