Linda Holmes on the next Superman movie's Lex Luthor

Holmes, Linda.  2014.

Yes, Jesse Eisenberg Should Absolutely Play Lex Luthor.

National Public Radio's Monkey See blog (January 31): http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2014/01/31/269505081/yes-jesse-eisenberg-should-absolutely-play-lex-luthor

Steve Brodner's Olympic cartoon in today's Post

Ready for Sochi? A Speculative Olympic Preview

by Steve Brodner

Washington Post February 2 2014
online at http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/ready-for-sochi/2014/01/31/cf4ab272-8ab0-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_gallery.html#photo=1

Zunar's appearance at Busboys and Poets

Malaysian cartoonist Zunar, whose books are regularly censored in his home country, appeared at Busboys and Poets in Washington, DC. With his permission, I've uploaded photographs and a recording of his talk, which was sponsored by Cartoonists Rights Network International. He speaks about his book being banned, and being arrested for sedition, as well his countersuits against the government. He's a brave man.

Local cartoonist's Sevara comic book Kickstarter

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damianwampler/sevara-issue-0/widget/video.html

A 22 page full color comic book. A shape-shifting goddess finds that the memories of her mortal life corrupted humanity.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/damianwampler/sevara-issue-0

Feb 5: Sevara Meet'n'Greet with the Creator

You're invited to: Game On! Comics backed a local artist on kickstarter and he hit his goal! So now he is coming to our store!  Come stop by and show your support for local comic book writers! Here is a link to his kickstarter: Sevara When Wednesday February 5th, 2014 From 5pm to 6pm Where Game On! Comics 310 Dominion RD NE Vienna, Va 22180 STAY CONNECTED

Sara Duke's biographical sketches of cartoonists book available now (updated)

Biographical Sketches of Cartoonists & Illustrators in the Swann Collection of the Library of Congress

By Sara Duke

Paperback, 340 Pages 

http://www.lulu.com/shop/sara-duke/biographical-sketches-of-cartoonists-illustrators-in-the-swann-collection-of-the-library-of-congress/paperback/product-21425716.html
E-book versions are free at https://archive.org/details/DukeBioSketchesOfCartoonistsInSwannCollAtLOC

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Inside this book are short biographical sketches about the many artists represented in the Library of Congress' Swann Collection compiled by Erwin Swann (1906-1973). In the early 1960s, Swann, a New York advertising executive started collecting original cartoon drawings of artistic and humorous interest. Included in the collection are political prints and drawings, satires, caricatures, cartoon strips and panels, and periodical illustrations by more than 500 artists, most of whom are American. The 2,085 items range from 1780-1977, with the bulk falling between 1890-1970. The Collection includes 1,922 drawings, 124 prints, 14 paintings, 13 animation cels, 9 collages, 1 album, 1 photographic print, and 1 scrapbook.

Express on Oscar-nominated animated shorts

‘Room on the Broom’ leads the pack of Oscar-nominated shorts at E Street Cinema [in print as Bewitching Hour].

BY KRISTEN PAGE-KIRBY

• Express January 31 2014 

http://www.washingtonpost.com/express/wp/2014/01/31/room-on-the-broom-leads-the-pack-of-oscar-nominated-shorts-at-e-street-cinema/

The Oscar-nominated “Room on the Broom” is quite a ride. (Magic Light Pictures)

Comic Riffs on Morrie Turner

RIP, MORRIE TURNER: Cartoonists say farewell to a friend, a hero, a ‘Wee Pals’ pioneer

By Michael Cavna 

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 31 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/rip-morrie-turner-cartoonists-say-farewell-to-a-friend-a-hero-a-wee-pals-pioneer/2014/01/31/9201b0ac-8a9f-11e3-916e-e01534b1e132_blog.html

The Post on Oscar short animation

Review of Oscar-nominated short films 2014 (animated, live-action and documentary)

Zeilt Productions - The animated short film “Mr. Hublot” uses computer animation and stop-motion to tell the story of a man and his robot dog.

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By Michael O’Sullivan, Washington Post January 31, 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/goingoutguide/movies/review-of-oscar-nominated-short-films-2014-animated-live-action-and-documentary/2014/01/29/d5e5602e-878f-11e3-a5bd-844629433ba3_story.html

Feb 8: Marc Tyler Nobleman on Batman and Superman creators

Marc Tyler Nobleman appears at Tifereth Israel Congregation on
Saturday, February 8, 2014 from 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, $15
http://www.conventionscene.com/2014/01/30/dc-secret-creators-behind-superman-batman/

Sara Duke's biographical sketches of cartoonists book available now

Years ago, Sara Duke wrote biographical notes for the artists in the Library's original cartoon collection. With her consent, I took her public domain file, edited it, and have turned it into a handy reference tool. This sells at printing cost, and neither of us makes any money on it. Libraries in particular should buy it.   - Mike Rhode

Biographical Sketches of Cartoonists & Illustrators in the Swann Collection of the Library of Congress

By Sara Duke

Paperback, 340 Pages 

http://www.lulu.com/shop/sara-duke/biographical-sketches-of-cartoonists-illustrators-in-the-swann-collection-of-the-library-of-congress/paperback/product-21425716.html

Preview

Price: $17.00

Ships in 3-5 business days

Inside this book are short biographical sketches about the many artists represented in the Library of Congress' Swann Collection compiled by Erwin Swann (1906-1973). In the early 1960s, Swann, a New York advertising executive started collecting original cartoon drawings of artistic and humorous interest. Included in the collection are political prints and drawings, satires, caricatures, cartoon strips and panels, and periodical illustrations by more than 500 artists, most of whom are American. The 2,085 items range from 1780-1977, with the bulk falling between 1890-1970. The Collection includes 1,922 drawings, 124 prints, 14 paintings, 13 animation cels, 9 collages, 1 album, 1 photographic print, and 1 scrapbook.

Magic Bullet #8 news

Magic Bullet #8 Cover and Contributor List

I am delighted to present to you Steve Loya's cover for Magic Bullet #8. Magic Bullet is Washington, D.C.’s free comics newspaper published by D.C. Conspiracy, a comics creators’ collective in the capital region. 

Thanks to El Jefe Design for the design of our masthead, which we started using in Magic Bullet #6. This issue is open-themed and has been sent to print with a run of 5,000. It will be hitting the streets in early February. Be sure to look for it around town and pick up this free publication.

Here are the contributors who made the cut for print publication in Magic Bullet #8:

Jeff McClelland
Rachel Scheer
Matt Dembicki
Sean Hill
R.M. Rhodes, Evan Keeling
Terry Flippo
Dale Rawlings
Zarmina Sulaiman, Jacob Warrenfeltz
Rafer Roberts
Troy-Jeffrey Allen, Matt Rawson
Art Hondros
Mark Lindblom
Michael Neno
Steve Loya
Kevin Panetta, Brooke A. Allen
JTW
Eric Gordon
Paul Zdepski
Bizhan Khodabandeh
Aaron DeLaRosa, Mark McMurray
T.R. Logan
Andrew Cohen
S.G. Artley
Daniel Rosa
Jason E. Axtell
Michael Cowgill
Jerry Carr
C. Michael Hall
Santiago Casares
Adam McGovern, Ellen C. Stedfeld
Joe Sutliff
Joe Carabeo, Carolyn Belefski

Thank you to all who submitted and we urge you to submit your comics to be considered in future editions.

I plan to bring several hot-off-the-press bundles to the D.C. Conspiracy Meet-Up next Sunday, February 9, 2014 at Buffalo Billiards (1330 19th Street, NW, Washington, DC) starting at 5:30 PM. We will also be distributing Magic Bullet to local establishments in DC, MD, and VA (places like book stores, restaurants, theaters, tattoo parlors, record shops, etc.).

We also plan to have Magic Bullet #8 at the cARToons exhibit opening reception on Thursday, February 13, 2014 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM at University of the District of Columbia Campus (4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington DC 20008 in Gallery 42, Building 42, Room A-12).

Magic Bullet contributors will be distributing the newspaper for free at many of their convention appearances in 2014. 

Stay 'tooned for more information about where to find Magic Bullet #8 as well as details about advertising and comic submission for the next issue, which will be announced shortly.

Your Pal,
Carolyn Belefski

Comic Riffs on March's ALA award

JOHN LEWIS’s ‘MARCH’: Graphic novel receives Coretta Scott King Book honor; recipients ‘humbled’

By Michael Cavna

Washington Post Comic Riffs blog January 28 2014
http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/comic-riffs/post/john-lewiss-march-graphic-novel-receives-coretta-scott-king-book-honor-recipients-humbled/2014/01/28/404daaf8-87d5-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_blog.html#pagebreak

Batgirl in the National Archives

Batman, ca. 1973

US National Archives Jan 28, 2014
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LviAKGZxPs

Find out more about this film, featured in "Media Matters," the National Archives blog of the Special Media Archives Services Division: http://blogs.archives.gov/mediamatter...

Creator(s): Department of Labor. Employment Standards Administration. Wage and Hour Division. (04/28/1971 - ) (Most Recent)

Series : Moving Images Relating to Employment Standards, compiled ca. 1960 - 1992
Record Group 448: General Records of the Employment Standards Administration, 1977 - 1994

Production Date: ca. 1973

Scope & Content: This motion picture film public service announcement (PSA) informed viewers of their rights under the equal pay law.

Access Restriction(s): Unrestricted
Use Restriction(s): Restricted - Possibly
Note: Some or all of this material may be restricted by copyright or other intellectual property right restrictions.

Contact(s): National Archives at College Park - Motion Pictures (RD-DC-M), National Archives at College Park, 8601 Adelphi Road, College Park, MD 20740-6001
Phone: 301-837-3540, Fax: 301-837-3620, Email: mopix@nara.gov

National Archives Identifier: 563630
Local Identifier: 448-121

Jonathan Luna's Alex + Ada reviewed on a podcast

Comics Alternative Podcast Episode 72: A Review of Six New Comic Book Titles

  January 29, 2014
http://comicsalternative.com/2014/01/29/episode-72/

Rob Steibel on Kirby's Captain America

“He is Awake — Must Carry Out Mission Programmed During War”

BY Robert Steibel Jan 29, 2014

http://www.tcj.com/he-is-awake-must-carry-out-mission-programmed-during-war/

Distric Comics Graphic Novel Lesson Plan

Diamond Bookshelf reviews District Comics and offers a lesson plan for teachers "Already acclaimed for his passion to bring some of the most interesting and singular historical places, people, and historical events in American history to life in comic book format, Matt Dembicki is a sincere modern day explorer, for he digs up stories from our past that cannot be found in textbooks." - Dr. Katie Monnin Read the rest of the review and take a peek at the lesson plan here. District Comics: An Unconventional History of Washington, DC features a cast of the city’s most captivating and colorful characters—from printers and police officers to pandas and punks. And, of course, a few politicians. Matt Dembicki is the founder of the D.C. Conspiracy, a comic creators’ collaborative in Washington, DC. He’s the editor of the Eisner-nominated and Aesop Prize-winning Trickster: Native American Tales. Fulcrum Publishing For further information about this title, to request a review copy, or to feature the author at an event, please contact: Melanie Roth, Marketing Manager, at melanie@fulcrumbooks.com Paperback, $24.95, 978-1-55591-751-7

Deadline Extended! Call for Submissions for 2014 RFK Book & Journalism Awards

This includes political cartoons.

The RFK Center Is Accepting Submissions for the 2014 RFK Book & Journalism Awards    DEADLINE EXTENDED TO FEBRUARY 7, 2014   The Robert F. Kennedy Book Award The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights (RFK Center) presents an award annually to a book that faithfully reflects Robert Kennedy, his concern for the poor and powerless, his struggle for even-handed justice, his conviction that a decent society must assure all young people a fair chance, and his faith that a free democracy can act to remedy disparities of power and opportunity. The award was founded in 1980 with the proceeds from Arthur Schlesinger, Jr.'s best-selling biography, Robert Kennedy and His Times, and has been recognized as one of the most prestigious honors an author can receive. Past winners include Nobel Laureate Joseph E. Stiglitz, Vice President Al Gore, Congressman John Lewis, Taylor Branch, Toni Morrison, Jonathon Kozol, and Michael Lewis. Click here for rules of entry & submission details!    The Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Awards The RFK Journalism Awards recognize outstanding reporting on issues that reflect Robert Kennedy's dedication to human rights and social justice, and his belief in the power of individual action in the United States and across the globe. Previous winners include journalists from PBS/Frontline, CNN, NPR, CBS's 60 Minutes, ABC's 20/20, The New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post.  The awards also encourage students on their paths toward a career in journalism, honoring outstanding reporting from high school and college students. Click here for rules of entry & submission details!      Connect with us

The Post on 'Ant Colony,' by Michael DeForge

Warped and Funny: Graphic Acts of Insecticide [‘Ant Colony,’ by Michael DeForge]

Drawn and Quarterly - “Ant Colony” by Michael DeForge.

By Michael Cavna, Washington Post January 29 2014

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/ant-colony-by-michael-deforge/2014/01/28/dd3a168e-7eee-11e3-9556-4a4bf7bcbd84_story.html

The Post obituary for Morrie Turner

Morrie Turner dies at 90; pioneering ‘Wee Pals’ cartoonist

Courtesy of Creators - Morrie Turner, at work in his studio, was the first African American to have a cartoon strip syndicated in mainstream newspapers that featured an integrated cast of characters.

By Adam Bernstein, 

Washington Post January 29 2014, p. B5

http://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/comics/morrie-turner-dies-at-90-pioneering-wee-pals-cartoonist/2014/01/28/181143ea-883b-11e3-833c-33098f9e5267_story.html